EP2703320B1 - Container assembly intended for containing waste to be collected by a collection vehicle - Google Patents

Container assembly intended for containing waste to be collected by a collection vehicle Download PDF

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EP2703320B1
EP2703320B1 EP13182703.2A EP13182703A EP2703320B1 EP 2703320 B1 EP2703320 B1 EP 2703320B1 EP 13182703 A EP13182703 A EP 13182703A EP 2703320 B1 EP2703320 B1 EP 2703320B1
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Lionel Rousset
Denis Blachere
Félicien Bergere
Joseph Mazoyer
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65F—GATHERING OR REMOVAL OF DOMESTIC OR LIKE REFUSE
    • B65F1/00—Refuse receptacles; Accessories therefor
    • B65F1/12—Refuse receptacles; Accessories therefor with devices facilitating emptying
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
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  • the present invention relates to a container assembly, intended to contain household type waste having a density of approximately 350 kg / m 3 , to be collected by means of a collection vehicle, according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • a such set is known from documents WO-A-94/06707 and FR-A-2 946 327 .
  • a waste container assembly which comprises a container of large useful mass and handling means adapted to allow a collection vehicle to handle the container in order to empty the container in the collection vehicle. . After handling and emptying the container, via an articulated arm, the collection vehicle rests the container on the ground.
  • this container of the prior art cannot have a stable filling position during its service life. Indeed, the collection vehicle is necessarily placed variably near the container. So each time the container is emptied, the container is offset from its initial filling position. In addition, when the container is empty, users may inadvertently shift the container. When this offset becomes excessive, after several oil changes, the collection vehicle can no longer handle the container. A specific intervention is then required to replace the container, which increases the duration and the cost of collection.
  • the present invention aims in particular to solve, in whole or in part, the problems mentioned above.
  • the useful mass can be determined, for example, from the useful volume of the container and the usual density of household waste.
  • such a container assembly makes it possible to define and maintain a position of the container which is optimal on the one hand for collection and on the other hand for users.
  • a heavy support device makes it possible to replace the container as close as possible to its initial filling position, which allows stable, durable and rapid handling of the container during numerous collections.
  • such a container assembly avoids the progressive shifting of the support device and / or of the container out of its initial filling position.
  • the mass of the support device is between 500 kg and 2000 kg, preferably between 700 kg and 1200 kg.
  • such a support device can have a mass adapted to stabilize a container whose sum of the useful mass and the mass of the container to be supported is between approximately 700 kg and approximately 1200 kg.
  • the mass of the support device is selected according to the total mass of the container to be supported. This embodiment therefore makes it possible to associate a range of support devices with a range of containers.
  • the support device is composed of concrete, the support device preferably comprising a metal frame.
  • Such a support device can withstand the mechanical, chemical and thermal stresses to which it is subjected during its service life.
  • the container has a first bearing surface arranged to rest on the support device when the container is in the filling position, in which the support device has a second support surface, the first support surface having an area less than or equal to the second support surface so the support device protrudes from the container on at least two sides of the container when the container is in the filling position.
  • the size on the ground of the support device is greater than or equal to the size on the ground of the container.
  • the support device comprises guide means for guiding the container towards the filling position.
  • Such guide means make it possible to sustainably support the container in its filling position despite numerous emptying of the container.
  • the guide means are formed by at least two protrusions arranged to penetrate respectively into complementary cavities formed in the container.
  • protrusions allow, for a low manufacturing cost, the rapid replacement of the container in its filling position.
  • the container assembly further comprises a railing which is linked to the support device and which extends substantially along the side where users can fill the container with waste.
  • such a railing prevents a person from passing into the location of the container, which increases the safety of the container assembly, in particular when the container is in the emptying position and when the container is placed in housing located below ground level.
  • the support device is generally in the form of a plate adapted to rest on a ground, for example on a roadway or on a sidewalk.
  • the support device forms a housing adapted to accommodate part of the container when the container is in the filling position.
  • such a support device allows the container to be placed in a housing located below ground level.
  • the container can be partially buried, which makes it possible to install a container of great height, therefore of great useful mass, by maintaining the top of this container at an altitude accessible to the users.
  • the housing has a depth, measured vertically when the container is in the filling position, less than 650 mm, preferably less than 600 mm.
  • the container has at least one oblique or curved face whose inclination or curvature is dimensioned to allow the container to be released from the housing without exerting efforts on the support device.
  • the compensation means comprise at least one foot which is adjustable in height and which is linked to the support device or to the container.
  • the compensation means are formed by an upper peripheral edge defined by the support device around the housing, the height of the support device, measured vertically when the container is in the filling position, being greater than 700 mm, so that, when the support device is placed on the bottom of a hole having a maximum depth of 700 mm, the upper peripheral edge is above the ground level surrounding the hole.
  • the upper peripheral edge is located above the upper edge of the hole on the bottom of which the support device is placed.
  • the support device is therefore placed at the bottom of the hole.
  • the figure 1 illustrates a set of container 1 which is intended to contain household waste, to be collected by means of a collection vehicle not shown.
  • the container assembly 1 comprises a container 2 which is adapted to be placed completely above ground level S.
  • the container 2 is adapted to be placed in a filling position not shown, in which users can fill with waste the container 2.
  • the container 2 can have an opening on a face 2.4, located on the user side or sidewalk, for introducing the waste into the container 2.
  • the container 2 has a lid 2.1 which pivots, in the purpose of emptying the container 2 in a not shown emptying position.
  • the cover 2.1 also allows, if necessary, the users to fill the container 2.
  • the container 2 generally has the shape of a parallelepiped, with an oblique upper face to maximize the useful volume of the container 2 while facilitating its access to users.
  • the container 2 can be made of thermoplastic.
  • the container 2 can be manufactured by rotational molding, so as to reduce the manufacturing cost.
  • the container assembly 1 further comprises handling means 4 which are linked to the container 2.
  • the handling means 4 are adapted to allow the handling of the container 2 by the collection vehicle so as to place the container 2 in a position not shown.
  • the container 2 In the emptying position, the container 2 is emptied into the collection vehicle.
  • the collection vehicle To handle the container 2, the collection vehicle includes a mechanism, for example an articulated arm. To empty several type 2 containers, the collection vehicle has a large volume receptacle.
  • the handling means 4 comprise a metal frame 4.1 and axes 4.2 which allow the container 2 to tilt by the mechanism of the collection vehicle.
  • the container assembly 1 comprises a support device 3.
  • the support device 3 is adapted to be placed on a floor S, which is formed in this case by a sidewalk.
  • the support device 3 is also suitable for supporting the container 2 in the filling position.
  • the mass of the support device 3 is approximately 100% of the sum of the useful mass of the container 2 plus the mass of the empty container 2.
  • the useful mass of container 2 is approximately 700 kg and the mass of empty container 2 is approximately 100 kg.
  • This useful mass of approximately 700 kg corresponds to a useful volume of the container 2 of approximately 2 m 3 , for a density of household waste of approximately 350 kg / m 3 .
  • the support device 3 is made of concrete and it includes a metal frame, not shown.
  • the support device 3 generally has the form of a plate which is adapted to rest on the ground S, which can be formed by a roadway or by a sidewalk.
  • the container 2 has a first bearing surface, not visible but located by the arrow 2.2 on the figure 1 , which is arranged to rest on the support device 3 when the container 2 is in the filling position.
  • the support device 3 has a second bearing surface 3.2.
  • the first support surface 2.2 has an area smaller than the second support surface 3.2 so that the support device 3 protrudes from the container 2 on at least two sides of the container 2 when the container 2 is in the filling position.
  • the support device 3 comprises guide means 5 for guiding the container 2 towards the filling position.
  • the guide means 5 are formed by two protuberances which are arranged to penetrate respectively into complementary cavities 2.5 formed on the sides of the container 2.
  • the container assembly 1 further comprises a railing 6 which is linked to the support device 3 and which extends substantially along the side where users can fill the container 2 with waste.
  • the railing 6 is composed of a facade 6.1 which is fixed on frames 6.2, themselves integral with the support device 3.
  • the frames 6.2 are for example screwed into the concrete of the support device 3 and glued to the guard -body 6.
  • the container assembly 1 also comprises compensation means adapted to compensate for a slope of the ground S less than 7 degrees of angle.
  • the compensation means comprise feet 7, two of which are visible at the figure 1 and which are adjustable in height.
  • the feet 7 are here linked to the underside of the support device 3.
  • the figures 2 and 3 illustrate a container assembly 101 according to a second embodiment of the invention. Since the container assembly 101 is similar to the container assembly 1, the description of the container assembly 1 given above in relation to the figure 1 can be transposed to container assembly 101, except for the notable differences set out below.
  • a component of the container assembly 101 identical or corresponding, by its structure or by its function, to a component of the container assembly 1 carries the same reference numeral increased by 100. This thus defines a container 102, a device for support 103 and handling means 104 and guide means 105, as well as a railing 106.
  • the container assembly 101 differs from the container assembly 1, in particular because, to introduce individual waste into the container 102, the container assembly 101 has an opening 108 which is arranged opposite a notch 108.6 which s extends from an upper edge of the railing 106.
  • the notch 108.6 prevents the railing 106 from being unexpectedly secured to the container 102, which would prevent normal emptying of the container 102.
  • the portion of the container 102 which has the opening 108 slides along the notch 108.6 so as to release the container 102 without hooking the railing 106.
  • FIGS. 4, 5 and 6 illustrate a container assembly 201 according to a second embodiment of the invention. Since the container assembly 201 is similar to the container assembly 1, the description of the container assembly 1 given above in relation to the figure 1 can be transposed to the container assembly 201, except for the notable differences set out below.
  • a component of the container assembly 201 identical or corresponding, by its structure or by its function, to a component of the container assembly 1 carries the same reference numeral increased by 100.
  • the railing 206 is visible at the figure 4 or 5 .
  • the container assembly 201 differs from the container assembly 1, in particular because the support device 203 forms a housing 203.3 which is adapted to accommodate part of the container 202 when the container 202 is in the filling position, as illustrated to the Figures 5 and 6 .
  • the container assembly 201 also differs from the container assembly 1 in that the container 202 has a useful volume of approximately 3.3 m 3 which is greater than the useful volume of the container 2 which is approximately 2 , 4 m 3 . So the useful mass of container 202 is approximately 1000 kg. The mass of the empty container 202 is approximately 150 kg.
  • the housing 203.3 has a depth P203.3 which is approximately 600 mm. Therefore, the housing 203.3 makes it possible to accommodate a part of the container 202 which has a height of 600 mm.
  • the total height of the support device 203 including the thickness of the bottom plate of the support device 203, is less than 700 mm. In service, when the support device 203 is installed on a curb, it can be installed so as to protrude about 100 mm above the level of the water line of a street, which prevents the water flows and collects in housing 203.3.
  • the container assembly 201 differs from the container assembly 1, because the container 202 has a face 202.9 which is curved and whose curvature is dimensioned to allow the release of the container 202 from the housing 203.3 without exerting efforts on the support device 203.
  • the container assembly 201 also differs from the container assembly 1 in that the means for compensating for the gradient of the ground are formed by an upper peripheral edge 211 which is defined by the support device 203 around the housing 203.3.
  • the height H203.3 of the support device 203 measured vertically when the container 202 is in the filling position, being greater than 700 mm, so that, when the support device 203 is placed on the bottom of a hole having a maximum depth 700 mm, the upper peripheral edge 211 is above the ground level surrounding the hole.
  • the support device 203 is adapted to be placed on a ground, like the support device 3 of the container assembly 1. But unlike the support device 3, which can be at the sidewalk or the roadway, the support device 203 is adapted to be placed on a ground formed by the bottom of a hole dug for example in a sidewalk or in a roadway. So the support device 203 is placed at the bottom of a hole, while the support device 3 is adapted to be placed on a sidewalk or a roadway.
  • FIGS. 7A, 7B, 7C and 7D partially illustrate the drain kinematics of the container assembly 201 of the figure 4 , when the container moves from the filling position ( figure 7A ) to the drain position.
  • the figure 8 illustrates a container assembly 301 which conforms to a fifth embodiment of the invention and which differs from the container assembly 201, in particular because the container assembly 301 does not include a railing.
  • a user U stands near the container, which is therefore being filled.
  • the maximum height of the container is determined according to the size of the user, to allow the user to fill the container in the filling position.

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La présente invention concerne un ensemble de conteneur, destiné à contenir des déchets de type ménagers ayant une masse volumique d'environ 350 kg/m3, à collecter au moyen d'un véhicule de collecte, selon le préambule de la revendication 1. Un tel ensemble est connu des documents WO-A-94/06707 et FR-A-2 946 327 .The present invention relates to a container assembly, intended to contain household type waste having a density of approximately 350 kg / m 3 , to be collected by means of a collection vehicle, according to the preamble of claim 1. A such set is known from documents WO-A-94/06707 and FR-A-2 946 327 .

Dans l'art antérieur, il existe encore un ensemble de conteneur pour déchets qui comprend un conteneur de grande masse utile et des moyens de manipulation adaptés pour permettre à un véhicule de collecte de manipuler le conteneur afin de vidanger le conteneur dans le véhicule de collecte. Après avoir manipulé et vidangé le conteneur, par l'intermédiaire d'un bras articulé, le véhicule de collecte repose le conteneur sur le sol.In the prior art, there is also a waste container assembly which comprises a container of large useful mass and handling means adapted to allow a collection vehicle to handle the container in order to empty the container in the collection vehicle. . After handling and emptying the container, via an articulated arm, the collection vehicle rests the container on the ground.

Cependant, ce conteneur de l'art antérieur ne peut pas avoir une position de remplissage stable au cours de sa durée de service. En effet, le véhicule de collecte se place forcément de manière variable à proximité du conteneur. Donc à chaque vidange du conteneur, le conteneur se trouve décalé de sa position de remplissage initiale. En outre, lorsque le conteneur est vide, des utilisateurs risquent par mégarde de décaler le conteneur. Lorsque ce décalage devient excessif, au bout de plusieurs vidanges, le véhicule de collecte ne peut plus manipuler le conteneur. Il faut alors une intervention spécifique pour replacer le conteneur, ce qui augmente la durée et le coût de la collecte.However, this container of the prior art cannot have a stable filling position during its service life. Indeed, the collection vehicle is necessarily placed variably near the container. So each time the container is emptied, the container is offset from its initial filling position. In addition, when the container is empty, users may inadvertently shift the container. When this offset becomes excessive, after several oil changes, the collection vehicle can no longer handle the container. A specific intervention is then required to replace the container, which increases the duration and the cost of collection.

La présente invention vise notamment à résoudre, en tout ou partie, les problèmes mentionnés ci-avant.The present invention aims in particular to solve, in whole or in part, the problems mentioned above.

À cet effet, l'invention a pour objet un ensemble de conteneur, destiné à contenir des déchets de type ménagers ayant une masse volumique d'environ 350 kg/m3, à collecter au moyen d'un véhicule de collecte, l'ensemble de conteneur comprenant au moins :

  • un conteneur adapté pour être placé totalement ou partiellement au-dessus du niveau du sol et dans une position de remplissage, dans laquelle des utilisateurs peuvent remplir de déchets le conteneur ;
  • des moyens de manipulation liés au conteneur et adaptés pour permettre la manipulation du conteneur par le véhicule de collecte de façon à placer le conteneur dans une position de vidange, dans laquelle le conteneur est vidangé dans le véhicule de collecte ;
l'ensemble de conteneur comprenant en outre un dispositif de support adapté pour être posé sur le sol ou sur le fond d'un trou creusé et pour supporter le conteneur en position de remplissage ;
l'ensemble de conteneur étant caractérisé en ce que la masse du dispositif de support étant supérieure à 80%, de préférence supérieure à 100%, de la somme de la masse utile du conteneur plus la masse du conteneur vide, la masse utile désignant la masse de déchets contenus dans le conteneur lorsque le conteneur est plein, et en ce que l'ensemble de conteneur comprend en outre des moyens de compensation adaptés pour compenser une déclivité du sol, par exemple de la chaussée, inférieure à 15 degrés, de préférence inférieure à 11 degrés, de préférence encore inférieure à 7 degrés.To this end, the subject of the invention is a container assembly, intended to contain household type waste having a density of approximately 350 kg / m 3 , to be collected by means of a collection vehicle, the assembly container comprising at least:
  • a container adapted to be placed totally or partially above ground level and in a filling position, in which users can fill the container with waste;
  • handling means linked to the container and adapted to allow the handling of the container by the collection vehicle so as to place the container in a emptying position, in which the container is emptied into the collection vehicle;
the container assembly further comprising a support device adapted to be placed on the ground or on the bottom of a dug hole and for support the container in the filling position;
the container assembly being characterized in that the mass of the support device being greater than 80%, preferably greater than 100%, of the sum of the useful mass of the container plus the mass of the empty container, the useful mass denoting the mass of waste contained in the container when the container is full, and in that the container assembly further comprises compensating means adapted to compensate for a slope of the ground, for example of the roadway, less than 15 degrees, preferably less than 11 degrees, more preferably less than 7 degrees.

La masse utile peut être déterminée par exemple à partir du volume utile du conteneur et de la masse volumique usuelle des déchets ménagers.The useful mass can be determined, for example, from the useful volume of the container and the usual density of household waste.

Ainsi, un tel ensemble de conteneur permet de définir et de conserver une position du conteneur qui est optimale d'une part pour la collecte et d'autre part pour les utilisateurs. En particulier, un dispositif de support pesant permet de replacer le conteneur au plus près de sa position de remplissage initiale, ce qui permet une manipulation stable, durable et rapide du conteneur durant de nombreuses collectes. En d'autres termes, un tel ensemble de conteneur évite le décalage progressif du dispositif de support et/ou du conteneur hors de sa position de remplissage initiale.Thus, such a container assembly makes it possible to define and maintain a position of the container which is optimal on the one hand for collection and on the other hand for users. In particular, a heavy support device makes it possible to replace the container as close as possible to its initial filling position, which allows stable, durable and rapid handling of the container during numerous collections. In other words, such a container assembly avoids the progressive shifting of the support device and / or of the container out of its initial filling position.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la masse du dispositif de support est comprise entre 500 kg et 2000 kg, de préférence entre 700 kg et 1200 kg.According to one embodiment of the invention, the mass of the support device is between 500 kg and 2000 kg, preferably between 700 kg and 1200 kg.

Ainsi, un tel dispositif de support peut avoir une masse adaptée pour stabiliser un conteneur dont la somme de la masse utile et de la masse du conteneur à supporter est comprise entre environ 700 kg et environ 1200 kg. La masse du dispositif de support est sélectionnée en fonction de la masse totale du conteneur à supporter. Ce mode de réalisation permet donc d'associer une gamme de dispositifs de support à une gamme de conteneurs.Thus, such a support device can have a mass adapted to stabilize a container whose sum of the useful mass and the mass of the container to be supported is between approximately 700 kg and approximately 1200 kg. The mass of the support device is selected according to the total mass of the container to be supported. This embodiment therefore makes it possible to associate a range of support devices with a range of containers.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le dispositif de support est composé de béton, le dispositif de support comprenant de préférence une armature métallique.According to one embodiment of the invention, the support device is composed of concrete, the support device preferably comprising a metal frame.

Ainsi, un tel dispositif de support peut résister aux contraintes mécaniques, chimiques et thermiques auxquelles il est soumis pendant sa durée de service.Thus, such a support device can withstand the mechanical, chemical and thermal stresses to which it is subjected during its service life.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le conteneur présente une première surface d'appui agencée pour reposer sur le dispositif de support lorsque le conteneur est en position de remplissage, dans lequel le dispositif de support présente une deuxième surface d'appui, la première surface d'appui ayant une superficie inférieure ou égale à la deuxième surface d'appui de sorte le dispositif de support dépasse du conteneur sur au moins deux côtés du conteneur lorsque le conteneur est en position de remplissage.According to one embodiment of the invention, the container has a first bearing surface arranged to rest on the support device when the container is in the filling position, in which the support device has a second support surface, the first support surface having an area less than or equal to the second support surface so the support device protrudes from the container on at least two sides of the container when the container is in the filling position.

En d'autres termes, l'encombrement au sol du dispositif de support est supérieur ou égal à l'encombrement au sol du conteneur. Ainsi, un tel dispositif de support permet de stabiliser durablement le conteneur dans sa position de remplissage, car il lui procure une deuxième surface d'appui étendue.In other words, the size on the ground of the support device is greater than or equal to the size on the ground of the container. Thus, such a support device makes it possible to stabilize the container durably in its filling position, since it provides it with a second extended bearing surface.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le dispositif de support comprend des moyens de guidage pour guider le conteneur vers la position de remplissage.According to one embodiment of the invention, the support device comprises guide means for guiding the container towards the filling position.

Ainsi, de tels moyens de guidage permettent de supporter durablement le conteneur dans sa position de remplissage malgré de nombreuses vidanges du conteneur.Thus, such guide means make it possible to sustainably support the container in its filling position despite numerous emptying of the container.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, les moyens de guidage sont formés par au moins deux protubérances agencées pour pénétrer respectivement dans des cavités complémentaires ménagées dans le conteneur.According to one embodiment of the invention, the guide means are formed by at least two protrusions arranged to penetrate respectively into complementary cavities formed in the container.

Ainsi, de telles protubérances permettent, pour un faible coût de fabrication, le replacement rapide du conteneur dans sa position de remplissage.Thus, such protrusions allow, for a low manufacturing cost, the rapid replacement of the container in its filling position.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, l'ensemble de conteneur comprend en outre un garde-corps qui est lié au dispositif de support et qui s'étend sensiblement le long du côté où les utilisateurs peuvent remplir de déchets le conteneur.According to one embodiment of the invention, the container assembly further comprises a railing which is linked to the support device and which extends substantially along the side where users can fill the container with waste.

Ainsi, un tel garde-corps évite qu'une personne ne passe à l'emplacement du conteneur, ce qui augmente la sécurité de l'ensemble de conteneur, en particulier lorsque le conteneur est en position de vidange et lorsque le conteneur est placé dans un logement situé sous le niveau du sol.Thus, such a railing prevents a person from passing into the location of the container, which increases the safety of the container assembly, in particular when the container is in the emptying position and when the container is placed in housing located below ground level.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le dispositif de support a globalement la forme d'une plaque adaptée pour reposer sur un sol, par exemple sur une chaussée ou sur un trottoir.According to one embodiment of the invention, the support device is generally in the form of a plate adapted to rest on a ground, for example on a roadway or on a sidewalk.

Ainsi, le coût de fabrication d'un tel dispositif de support est faible.Thus, the manufacturing cost of such a support device is low.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le dispositif de support forme un logement adapté pour loger une partie du conteneur lorsque le conteneur est en position de remplissage.According to one embodiment of the invention, the support device forms a housing adapted to accommodate part of the container when the container is in the filling position.

Ainsi, un tel dispositif de support permet de placer le conteneur dans un logement situé sous le niveau du sol. En d'autres termes, le conteneur peut être partiellement enterré, ce qui permet d'installer un conteneur de grande hauteur, donc de grande masse utile, en maintenant le haut de ce conteneur à une altitude accessible aux utilisateurs.Thus, such a support device allows the container to be placed in a housing located below ground level. In other words, the container can be partially buried, which makes it possible to install a container of great height, therefore of great useful mass, by maintaining the top of this container at an altitude accessible to the users.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le logement a une profondeur, mesurée verticalement lorsque le conteneur est en position de remplissage, inférieure à 650 mm, de préférence inférieure à 600 mm.According to one embodiment of the invention, the housing has a depth, measured vertically when the container is in the filling position, less than 650 mm, preferably less than 600 mm.

Ainsi, une telle profondeur permet d'installer le dispositif de support dans une cavité ménagée au-dessus des réseaux publics, qui doivent être situés à plus de 700 mm du niveau du sol.Thus, such a depth makes it possible to install the support device in a cavity formed above the public networks, which must be located more than 700 mm from the ground level.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le conteneur a au moins une face oblique ou bombée dont l'inclinaison ou la courbure est dimensionnée pour permettre le dégagement du conteneur hors du logement sans exercer d'efforts sur le dispositif de support.According to one embodiment of the invention, the container has at least one oblique or curved face whose inclination or curvature is dimensioned to allow the container to be released from the housing without exerting efforts on the support device.

Ainsi, une telle face oblique ou bombée permet de manipuler facilement le conteneur sans aucun risque de décaler le dispositif de support.Thus, such an oblique or curved face makes it easy to handle the container without any risk of shifting the support device.

Ainsi, de tels moyens de compensation permettent de maintenir stable le conteneur malgré la déclivité du sol.Thus, such compensation means keep the container stable despite the slope of the ground.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, les moyens de compensation comprennent au moins un pied qui est réglable en hauteur et qui est lié au dispositif de support ou au conteneur.According to one embodiment of the invention, the compensation means comprise at least one foot which is adjustable in height and which is linked to the support device or to the container.

Ainsi, de tels pieds permettent de régler la hauteur de compensation en fonction de la déclivité locale du sol.Thus, such feet make it possible to adjust the height of compensation as a function of the local slope of the ground.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, les moyens de compensation sont formés par un bord périphérique supérieur défini par le dispositif de support autour du logement, la hauteur du dispositif de support, mesurée verticalement lorsque le conteneur est en position de remplissage, étant supérieure à 700 mm, de sorte que, lorsque le dispositif de support est posé sur le fond d'un trou ayant une profondeur maximale de 700 mm, le bord périphérique supérieur se trouve au-dessus du niveau du sol entourant le trou.According to one embodiment of the invention, the compensation means are formed by an upper peripheral edge defined by the support device around the housing, the height of the support device, measured vertically when the container is in the filling position, being greater than 700 mm, so that, when the support device is placed on the bottom of a hole having a maximum depth of 700 mm, the upper peripheral edge is above the ground level surrounding the hole.

En d'autres termes, le bord périphérique supérieur se trouve au-dessus du bord supérieur du trou sur le fond duquel est posé le dispositif de support. Le dispositif de support est donc placé au fond du trou. Ainsi, un tel bord périphérique supérieur compense la déclivité du sol, pour un coût de fabrication relativement faible, de sorte que l'eau s'écoulant sur le sol ne peut pas pénétrer dans le logement.In other words, the upper peripheral edge is located above the upper edge of the hole on the bottom of which the support device is placed. The support device is therefore placed at the bottom of the hole. Thus, such an upper peripheral edge compensates for the slope of the ground, for a relatively low manufacturing cost, so that the water flowing on the ground cannot penetrate into the housing.

Les modes de réalisation de l'invention et les variantes de l'invention mentionnés ci-avant peuvent être pris isolément ou selon toute combinaison techniquement possible.The embodiments of the invention and the variants of the invention mentioned above can be taken in isolation or in any technically possible combination.

La présente invention sera bien comprise et ses avantages ressortiront aussi à la lumière de la description qui va suivre, donnée uniquement à titre d'exemple non limitatif et faite en référence aux dessins annexés, dans lesquels :

  • la figure 1 est une vue en perspective éclatée d'un ensemble de conteneur conforme à un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention ;
  • la figure 2 est une vue en perspective assemblée d'un ensemble de conteneur conforme à un deuxième mode de réalisation de l'invention ;
  • la figure 3 est une vue en perspective, suivant l'angle de la figure 2, d'un dispositif de support appartenant à l'ensemble de conteneur de la figure 3 ;
  • la figure 4 est une vue en perspective éclatée d'un ensemble de conteneur conforme à un troisième mode de réalisation de l'invention ;
  • la figure 5 est une vue en perspective assemblée d'une partie de l'ensemble de conteneur de la figure 4, en position de remplissage ;
  • la figure 6 est une vue en perspective assemblée, suivant un angle opposé à la figure 5, d'une partie de l'ensemble de conteneur de la figure 4, en position de remplissage ;
  • les figures 7A, 7B, 7C et 7D sont des vues schématiques en perspective de l'ensemble de conteneur de la figure 4, lorsque le conteneur passe de la position de remplissage à la position de vidange ; et
  • la figure 8 est une vue de côté d'un ensemble de conteneur conforme à un cinquième mode de réalisation de l'invention, en cours de remplissage.
The present invention will be well understood and its advantages will also emerge in the light of the description which follows, given solely by way of nonlimiting example and made with reference to the appended drawings, in which:
  • the figure 1 is an exploded perspective view of a container assembly according to a first embodiment of the invention;
  • the figure 2 is an assembled perspective view of a container assembly according to a second embodiment of the invention;
  • the figure 3 is a perspective view, according to the angle of the figure 2 , a support device belonging to the container assembly of the figure 3 ;
  • the figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of a container assembly according to a third embodiment of the invention;
  • the figure 5 is an assembled perspective view of part of the container assembly of the figure 4 , in the filling position;
  • the figure 6 is an assembled perspective view, at an angle opposite to the figure 5 , part of the container assembly of the figure 4 , in the filling position;
  • the Figures 7A, 7B, 7C and 7D are schematic perspective views of the container assembly of the figure 4 , when the container moves from the filling position to the emptying position; and
  • the figure 8 is a side view of a container assembly according to a fifth embodiment of the invention, during filling.

La figure 1 illustre un ensemble de conteneur 1 qui est destiné à contenir des déchets ménagers, à collecter au moyen d'un véhicule de collecte non représenté.The figure 1 illustrates a set of container 1 which is intended to contain household waste, to be collected by means of a collection vehicle not shown.

L'ensemble de conteneur 1 comprend un conteneur 2 qui est adapté pour être placé totalement au-dessus du niveau du sol S. Le conteneur 2 est adapté pour être placé dans une position de remplissage non représentée, dans laquelle des utilisateurs peuvent remplir de déchets le conteneur 2. À cet effet, le conteneur 2 peut présenter une ouverture sur une face 2.4, située côté utilisateur ou trottoir, pour introduire les déchets dans le conteneur 2. De plus, le conteneur 2 a un couvercle 2.1 qui pivote, dans le but de vidanger le conteneur 2 dans une position de vidange non représentée. Le couvercle 2.1 permet aussi, le cas échéant, aux utilisateurs de remplir le conteneur 2.The container assembly 1 comprises a container 2 which is adapted to be placed completely above ground level S. The container 2 is adapted to be placed in a filling position not shown, in which users can fill with waste the container 2. For this purpose, the container 2 can have an opening on a face 2.4, located on the user side or sidewalk, for introducing the waste into the container 2. In addition, the container 2 has a lid 2.1 which pivots, in the purpose of emptying the container 2 in a not shown emptying position. The cover 2.1 also allows, if necessary, the users to fill the container 2.

Le conteneur 2 a globalement la forme d'un parallélépipède, avec une face supérieure oblique pour maximiser le volume utile du conteneur 2 tout en facilitant son accès aux utilisateurs. Le conteneur 2 peut être composé de thermoplastique. Le conteneur 2 peut être fabriqué par rotomoulage, de façon à en réduire le coût de fabrication.The container 2 generally has the shape of a parallelepiped, with an oblique upper face to maximize the useful volume of the container 2 while facilitating its access to users. The container 2 can be made of thermoplastic. The container 2 can be manufactured by rotational molding, so as to reduce the manufacturing cost.

L'ensemble de conteneur 1 comprend en outre des moyens de manipulation 4 qui sont liés au conteneur 2. Les moyens de manipulation 4 sont adaptés pour permettre la manipulation du conteneur 2 par le véhicule de collecte de façon à placer le conteneur 2 dans une position de vidange non représentée.The container assembly 1 further comprises handling means 4 which are linked to the container 2. The handling means 4 are adapted to allow the handling of the container 2 by the collection vehicle so as to place the container 2 in a position not shown.

Dans la position de vidange, le conteneur 2 est vidangé dans le véhicule de collecte. Pour manipuler le conteneur 2, le véhicule de collecte comporte un mécanisme, par exemple un bras articulé. Pour vidanger plusieurs conteneurs du type 2, le véhicule de collecte comporte un réceptacle de grand volume.In the emptying position, the container 2 is emptied into the collection vehicle. To handle the container 2, the collection vehicle includes a mechanism, for example an articulated arm. To empty several type 2 containers, the collection vehicle has a large volume receptacle.

Dans l'exemple de la figure 1, les moyens de manipulation 4 comprennent une armature métallique 4.1 et des axes 4.2 qui permettent le basculement du conteneur 2 par le mécanisme du véhicule de collecte.In the example of the figure 1 , the handling means 4 comprise a metal frame 4.1 and axes 4.2 which allow the container 2 to tilt by the mechanism of the collection vehicle.

De plus, l'ensemble de conteneur 1 comprend un dispositif de support 3. Le dispositif de support 3 est adapté pour être posé sur un sol S, qui est formé en l'occurrence par un trottoir. Le dispositif de support 3 est aussi adapté pour supporter le conteneur 2 en position de remplissage. Dans l'exemple de la figure 1, la masse du dispositif de support 3 est d'environ 100% de la somme de la masse utile du conteneur 2 plus la masse du conteneur 2 vide.In addition, the container assembly 1 comprises a support device 3. The support device 3 is adapted to be placed on a floor S, which is formed in this case by a sidewalk. The support device 3 is also suitable for supporting the container 2 in the filling position. In the example of the figure 1 , the mass of the support device 3 is approximately 100% of the sum of the useful mass of the container 2 plus the mass of the empty container 2.

Dans l'exemple de la figure 1, la masse utile du conteneur 2 est d'environ 700 kg et la masse du conteneur 2 vide d'environ 100 kg. Cette masse utile d'environ 700 kg correspond à un volume utile du conteneur 2 d'environ 2 m3, pour une masse volumique de déchets ménagers d'environ 350 kg/m3.In the example of the figure 1 , the useful mass of container 2 is approximately 700 kg and the mass of empty container 2 is approximately 100 kg. This useful mass of approximately 700 kg corresponds to a useful volume of the container 2 of approximately 2 m 3 , for a density of household waste of approximately 350 kg / m 3 .

Dans l'exemple de la figure 1, le dispositif de support 3 est composé de béton et il comprend une armature métallique non représentée. Le dispositif de support 3 a globalement la forme d'une plaque qui est adaptée pour reposer sur le sol S, lequel peut être formé par une chaussée ou par un trottoir.In the example of the figure 1 , the support device 3 is made of concrete and it includes a metal frame, not shown. The support device 3 generally has the form of a plate which is adapted to rest on the ground S, which can be formed by a roadway or by a sidewalk.

Par ailleurs, le conteneur 2 présente une première surface d'appui, non visible mais localisée par la flèche 2.2 à la figure 1, qui est agencée pour reposer sur le dispositif de support 3 lorsque le conteneur 2 est en position de remplissage. De même, le dispositif de support 3 présente une deuxième surface d'appui 3.2. La première surface d'appui 2.2 a une superficie inférieure à la deuxième surface d'appui 3.2 de sorte le dispositif de support 3 dépasse du conteneur 2 sur au moins deux côtés du conteneur 2 lorsque le conteneur 2 est en position de remplissage.Furthermore, the container 2 has a first bearing surface, not visible but located by the arrow 2.2 on the figure 1 , which is arranged to rest on the support device 3 when the container 2 is in the filling position. Likewise, the support device 3 has a second bearing surface 3.2. The first support surface 2.2 has an area smaller than the second support surface 3.2 so that the support device 3 protrudes from the container 2 on at least two sides of the container 2 when the container 2 is in the filling position.

De plus, le dispositif de support 3 comprend des moyens de guidage 5 pour guider le conteneur 2 vers la position de remplissage. Dans l'exemple de la figure 1, les moyens de guidage 5 sont formés par deux protubérances qui sont agencées pour pénétrer respectivement dans des cavités complémentaires 2.5 ménagées sur les côtés du conteneur 2.In addition, the support device 3 comprises guide means 5 for guiding the container 2 towards the filling position. In the example of the figure 1 , the guide means 5 are formed by two protuberances which are arranged to penetrate respectively into complementary cavities 2.5 formed on the sides of the container 2.

L'ensemble de conteneur 1 comprend en outre un garde-corps 6 qui est lié au dispositif de support 3 et qui s'étend sensiblement le long du côté où les utilisateurs peuvent remplir de déchets le conteneur 2. Dans l'exemple de la figure 1, le garde-corps 6 est composé d'une façade 6.1 qui est fixée sur des cadres 6.2, eux-mêmes solidaires du dispositif de support 3. Les cadres 6.2 sont par exemple vissés dans le béton du dispositif de support 3 et collés au garde-corps 6.The container assembly 1 further comprises a railing 6 which is linked to the support device 3 and which extends substantially along the side where users can fill the container 2 with waste. In the example of the figure 1 , the railing 6 is composed of a facade 6.1 which is fixed on frames 6.2, themselves integral with the support device 3. The frames 6.2 are for example screwed into the concrete of the support device 3 and glued to the guard -body 6.

L'ensemble de conteneur 1 comprend en outre des moyens de compensation adaptés pour compenser une déclivité du sol S inférieure à 7 degrés d'angle. Dans l'exemple de la figure 1, les moyens de compensation comprennent des pieds 7, dont deux sont visibles à la figure 1 et qui sont réglables en hauteur. Les pieds 7 sont ici liés à la face inférieure du dispositif de support 3.The container assembly 1 also comprises compensation means adapted to compensate for a slope of the ground S less than 7 degrees of angle. In the example of the figure 1 , the compensation means comprise feet 7, two of which are visible at the figure 1 and which are adjustable in height. The feet 7 are here linked to the underside of the support device 3.

Les figures 2 et 3 illustrent un ensemble de conteneur 101 conforme à un deuxième mode de réalisation de réalisation de l'invention. Dans la mesure où l'ensemble de conteneur 101 est similaire à l'ensemble de conteneur 1, la description de l'ensemble de conteneur 1 donnée ci-avant en relation avec la figure 1 peut être transposée à l'ensemble de conteneur 101, à l'exception des différences notables énoncées ci-après.The figures 2 and 3 illustrate a container assembly 101 according to a second embodiment of the invention. Since the container assembly 101 is similar to the container assembly 1, the description of the container assembly 1 given above in relation to the figure 1 can be transposed to container assembly 101, except for the notable differences set out below.

Un composant de l'ensemble de conteneur 101 identique ou correspondant, par sa structure ou par sa fonction, à un composant de l'ensemble de conteneur 1 porte la même référence numérique augmentée de 100. On définit ainsi un conteneur 102, un dispositif de support 103 et des moyens de manipulation 104 et des moyens de guidage 105, ainsi qu'un garde-corps 106.A component of the container assembly 101 identical or corresponding, by its structure or by its function, to a component of the container assembly 1 carries the same reference numeral increased by 100. This thus defines a container 102, a device for support 103 and handling means 104 and guide means 105, as well as a railing 106.

L'ensemble de conteneur 101 diffère de l'ensemble de conteneur 1, notamment car, pour introduire des déchets individuels dans le conteneur 102, l'ensemble de conteneur 101 présente une ouverture 108qui est disposée en regard d'une encoche 108.6 qui s'étend à partir d'un bord supérieur du garde-corps 106. L'encoche 108.6 évite que le garde-corps 106 soit inopinément solidarisé au conteneur 102, ce qui empêcherait de vidanger normalement le conteneur 102. Lors d'une vidange du conteneur 102, la portion du conteneur 102 qui présente l'ouverture 108 glisse le long de l'encoche 108.6 de façon à dégager le conteneur 102 sans accrocher le garde-corps 106.The container assembly 101 differs from the container assembly 1, in particular because, to introduce individual waste into the container 102, the container assembly 101 has an opening 108 which is arranged opposite a notch 108.6 which s extends from an upper edge of the railing 106. The notch 108.6 prevents the railing 106 from being unexpectedly secured to the container 102, which would prevent normal emptying of the container 102. When emptying the container 102 , the portion of the container 102 which has the opening 108 slides along the notch 108.6 so as to release the container 102 without hooking the railing 106.

Les figures 4, 5 et 6 illustrent un ensemble de conteneur 201 conforme à un deuxième mode de réalisation de réalisation de l'invention. Dans la mesure où l'ensemble de conteneur 201 est similaire à l'ensemble de conteneur 1, la description de l'ensemble de conteneur 1 donnée ci-avant en relation avec la figure 1 peut être transposée à l'ensemble de conteneur 201, à l'exception des différences notables énoncées ci-après.The Figures 4, 5 and 6 illustrate a container assembly 201 according to a second embodiment of the invention. Since the container assembly 201 is similar to the container assembly 1, the description of the container assembly 1 given above in relation to the figure 1 can be transposed to the container assembly 201, except for the notable differences set out below.

Un composant de l'ensemble de conteneur 201 identique ou correspondant, par sa structure ou par sa fonction, à un composant de l'ensemble de conteneur 1 porte la même référence numérique augmentée de 100. On définit ainsi un conteneur 202 avec des cavités complémentaires 202.5, un dispositif de support 203, des moyens de manipulation 204, des moyens de guidage 205 et un garde-corps 206, ainsi qu'une ouverture 208. Le garde-corps 206 est visible à la figure 4 ou 5.A component of the container assembly 201 identical or corresponding, by its structure or by its function, to a component of the container assembly 1 carries the same reference numeral increased by 100. This defines a container 202 with complementary cavities 202.5, a support device 203, handling means 204, guide means 205 and a bodyguard 206 , as well as an opening 208. The railing 206 is visible at the figure 4 or 5 .

L'ensemble de conteneur 201 diffère de l'ensemble de conteneur 1, notamment car le dispositif de support 203 forme un logement 203.3 qui est adapté pour loger une partie du conteneur 202 lorsque le conteneur 202 est en position de remplissage, telle qu'illustrée aux figures 5 et 6.The container assembly 201 differs from the container assembly 1, in particular because the support device 203 forms a housing 203.3 which is adapted to accommodate part of the container 202 when the container 202 is in the filling position, as illustrated to the Figures 5 and 6 .

L'ensemble de conteneur 201 diffère en outre de l'ensemble de conteneur 1, car le conteneur 202 a un volume utile d'environ 3,3 m3 ce qui est supérieur au volume utile du conteneur 2, qui est d'environ 2,4 m3. Donc la masse utile du conteneur 202 est d'environ 1000 kg. La masse du conteneur 202 à vide est d'environ 150 kg.The container assembly 201 also differs from the container assembly 1 in that the container 202 has a useful volume of approximately 3.3 m 3 which is greater than the useful volume of the container 2 which is approximately 2 , 4 m 3 . So the useful mass of container 202 is approximately 1000 kg. The mass of the empty container 202 is approximately 150 kg.

Dans l'exemple des figures 4, 5 et 6, le logement 203.3 a une profondeur P203.3 qui est d'environ 600 mm. Donc, le logement 203.3 permet de loger une partie du conteneur 202 qui a une hauteur de 600 mm. La hauteur totale du dispositif de support 203, incluant l'épaisseur de la plaque de fond du dispositif de support 203, est inférieure à 700 mm. En service, lorsque le dispositif de support 203 est implanté sur un bord de chaussée, il peut être implanté de façon à dépasser d'environ 100 mm au-dessus du niveau du fil d'eau d'une rue, ce qui évite que l'eau s'écoule et s'accumule dans le logement 203.3.In the example of figures 4, 5 and 6 , the housing 203.3 has a depth P203.3 which is approximately 600 mm. Therefore, the housing 203.3 makes it possible to accommodate a part of the container 202 which has a height of 600 mm. The total height of the support device 203, including the thickness of the bottom plate of the support device 203, is less than 700 mm. In service, when the support device 203 is installed on a curb, it can be installed so as to protrude about 100 mm above the level of the water line of a street, which prevents the water flows and collects in housing 203.3.

De plus, l'ensemble de conteneur 201 diffère de l'ensemble de conteneur 1, car le conteneur 202 a une face 202.9 qui est bombée et dont la courbure est dimensionnée pour permettre le dégagement du conteneur 202 hors du logement 203.3 sans exercer d'efforts sur le dispositif de support 203.In addition, the container assembly 201 differs from the container assembly 1, because the container 202 has a face 202.9 which is curved and whose curvature is dimensioned to allow the release of the container 202 from the housing 203.3 without exerting efforts on the support device 203.

L'ensemble de conteneur 201 diffère en outre de l'ensemble de conteneur 1, car les moyens de compensation de la déclivité du sol sont formés par un bord périphérique supérieur 211 qui est défini par le dispositif de support 203 autour du logement 203.3. La hauteur H203.3 du dispositif de support 203, mesurée verticalement lorsque le conteneur 202 est en position de remplissage, étant supérieure à 700 mm, de sorte que, lorsque le dispositif de support 203 est posé sur le fond d'un trou ayant une profondeur maximale de 700 mm, le bord périphérique supérieur 211 se trouve au-dessus du niveau du sol entourant le trou.The container assembly 201 also differs from the container assembly 1 in that the means for compensating for the gradient of the ground are formed by an upper peripheral edge 211 which is defined by the support device 203 around the housing 203.3. The height H203.3 of the support device 203, measured vertically when the container 202 is in the filling position, being greater than 700 mm, so that, when the support device 203 is placed on the bottom of a hole having a maximum depth 700 mm, the upper peripheral edge 211 is above the ground level surrounding the hole.

Ainsi, le dispositif de support 203 est adapté pour être posé sur un sol, comme le dispositif de support 3 de l'ensemble de conteneur 1. Mais à la différence du dispositif de support 3, qui peut être au niveau du trottoir ou de la chaussée, le dispositif de support 203 est adapté pour être posé sur un sol formé par le fond d'un trou creusé par exemple dans un trottoir ou dans une chaussée. Donc le dispositif de support 203 est placé au fond d'un trou, alors que le dispositif de support 3 est adapté pour être posé sur un trottoir ou une chaussée.Thus, the support device 203 is adapted to be placed on a ground, like the support device 3 of the container assembly 1. But unlike the support device 3, which can be at the sidewalk or the roadway, the support device 203 is adapted to be placed on a ground formed by the bottom of a hole dug for example in a sidewalk or in a roadway. So the support device 203 is placed at the bottom of a hole, while the support device 3 is adapted to be placed on a sidewalk or a roadway.

Les figures 7A, 7B, 7C et 7D illustrent partiellement la cinématique de vidange de l'ensemble de conteneur 201 de la figure 4, lorsque le conteneur passe de la position de remplissage (figure 7A) à la position de vidange.The Figures 7A, 7B, 7C and 7D partially illustrate the drain kinematics of the container assembly 201 of the figure 4 , when the container moves from the filling position ( figure 7A ) to the drain position.

La figure 8 illustre un ensemble de conteneur 301 qui est conforme à un cinquième mode de réalisation de l'invention et qui diffère de l'ensemble de conteneur 201, notamment car l'ensemble de conteneur 301 ne comprend pas de garde-corps. À la figure 8, un utilisateur U se tient près du conteneur, lequel est donc en cours de remplissage. La hauteur maximale du conteneur est déterminée en fonction de la taille de l'utilisateur, pour permettre à l'utilisateur de remplir le conteneur en position de remplissage.The figure 8 illustrates a container assembly 301 which conforms to a fifth embodiment of the invention and which differs from the container assembly 201, in particular because the container assembly 301 does not include a railing. To the figure 8 , a user U stands near the container, which is therefore being filled. The maximum height of the container is determined according to the size of the user, to allow the user to fill the container in the filling position.

Claims (13)

  1. A container set (1 ; 101 ; 201 ; 301), intended to contain household-type wastes having a volume weight of about 350 kg/m3, to be collected by means of a refuse vehicle, the container set (1; 101 ; 201) comprising at least:
    - one container (2 ; 102 ; 202) adapted to be totally or partially placed above the level of the ground (S) and in a filling position, in which users (U) can fill the container (2 ; 102 ; 202) with wastes;
    - handling means (4 ; 104 ; 204) linked to the container (2 ; 102 ; 202) and adapted to enable the handling of the container (2 ; 102 ; 202) by the refuse vehicle so as to place the container (2 ; 102 ; 202) in an emptying position, in which the container (2 ; 102 ; 202) is emptied in the refuse vehicle;
    the container set (1 ; 101 ; 201) further comprising a support device (3 ; 103 ; 203) adapted to be set on the ground or on the bottom of a dug hole and to support the container (2 ; 102 ; 202) in the filling position, characterized in that the mass of the support device (3 ; 103 ; 203) is greater than 80%, preferably greater than 100%, of the sum of the payload of the container plus the mass of the empty container (2 ; 102 ; 202), the payload referring to the mass of wastes contained in the container when the container is full, and in that the container set (1 ; 101 ; 201) further comprises compensation means adapted to compensate for a declivity of the ground (S), for example of the roadway, smaller than 15 degrees, preferably smaller than 11 degrees, still more preferably smaller than 7 degrees.
  2. The container set (1 ; 101 ; 201) according to claim 1, wherein the mass of the support device (3 ; 103 ; 203) is comprised between 500 kg and 2000 kg, preferably between 700 kg and 1200 kg.
  3. The container set (1 ; 101 ; 201) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the support device (3 ; 103 ; 203) is composed of concrete, the support device (3 ; 103 ; 203) preferably comprising a metallic framework.
  4. The container set (1 ; 101 ; 201) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the container has a first bearing surface arranged to rest on the support device when the container is in the filling position, wherein the support device has a second bearing surface, the first bearing surface having a surface area smaller than or equal to the second bearing surface so that the support device surpasses the container on at least two sides of the container when the container is in the filling position.
  5. The container set (1 ; 101 ; 201) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the support device (3 ; 103 ; 203) comprises guide means (5 ; 105 ; 205) to guide the container (2 ; 102 ; 202) towards the filling position.
  6. The container set (1 ; 101 ; 201) according to claim 4, wherein the guide means (5 ; 105 ; 205) are formed by at least two protrusions arranged so as to penetrate respectively into complementary cavities formed in the container (2 ; 102 ; 202).
  7. The container set (1 ; 201) according to any of the preceding claims, further comprising a guardrail (6 ; 206) which is linked to the support device (3 ; 203) and which extends substantially along the side where the user (U) can fill the container (2 ; 202) with wastes.
  8. The container set (1 ; 101) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the support device (3 ; 103) has generally the shape of a plate adapted to rest on the ground (S), for example on a roadway or on a sidewalk.
  9. The container set (201) according to any of claims 1 to 7, wherein the support device (203) forms a housing (203.3) adapted to house a portion of the container (202) when the container (202) is in the filling position.
  10. The container set (201) according to claim 9, wherein the housing (203.3) has a depth (P203.3), measured vertically when the container (202) is in the filling position, smaller than 650 mm, preferably smaller than 600 mm.
  11. The container set (201) according to any of claims 9 to 10, wherein the container (202) has at least one oblique or cambered face (202.9) whose inclination or curvature is dimensioned so as to enable the clearance of the container (202) out of the housing (203.3) without exerting forces on the support device (203).
  12. The container set (1) according to claim 1, wherein the compensation means comprise at least one foot (7) which is adjustable in height and which is linked to the support device (3) or to the container (2).
  13. The container set (201) according to any of claims 9 to 11 and according to claim 1, wherein the compensation means are formed by an upper peripheral edge (211) defined by the support device (203) around the housing (203.3), the height (H203.3) of the support device (203), measured vertically when the container (202) is in the filling position, being larger than 700 mm, so that, when the support device (203) is set on the bottom of a hole having a maximum depth of 700 mm, the upper peripheral edge (211) lies above the level of the ground surrounding the hole.
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