EP2933208A1 - A reusable waste receptacle and a method for emptying it - Google Patents
A reusable waste receptacle and a method for emptying it Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- EP2933208A1 EP2933208A1 EP14165079.6A EP14165079A EP2933208A1 EP 2933208 A1 EP2933208 A1 EP 2933208A1 EP 14165079 A EP14165079 A EP 14165079A EP 2933208 A1 EP2933208 A1 EP 2933208A1
- Authority
- EP
- European Patent Office
- Prior art keywords
- inner flexible
- flexible container
- waste receptacle
- container
- top end
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Granted
Links
Images
Classifications
-
- 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
- B65F1/0006—Flexible refuse receptables, e.g. bags, sacks
-
- 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
- B65F1/04—Refuse receptacles; Accessories therefor with removable inserts
- B65F1/06—Refuse receptacles; Accessories therefor with removable inserts with flexible inserts, e.g. bags or sacks
-
- 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
- B65F—GATHERING OR REMOVAL OF DOMESTIC OR LIKE REFUSE
- B65F1/00—Refuse receptacles; Accessories therefor
- B65F1/14—Other constructional features; Accessories
- B65F1/141—Supports, racks, stands, posts or the like for holding refuse receptacles
- B65F1/1415—Supports, racks, stands, posts or the like for holding refuse receptacles for flexible receptables, e.g. bags, sacks
-
- 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
- B65F1/14—Other constructional features; Accessories
- B65F1/1468—Means for facilitating the transport of the receptacle, e.g. wheels, rolls
Definitions
- the invention relates to a reusable waste receptacle comprising an inner flexible container having an open top end and a closed bottom end, and a rigid outer container.
- Waste management is an area that has rendered a large interest during the last decades due to the environmental problems that are caused by the waste.
- recycling of waste is performed.
- waste recycling enables that the valuable resources of the waste are maintained.
- the Extended Producer Responsibility is a strategy where the responsibility for managing the product when it, at the end of its lifetime, is considered waste is put on the producer.
- EPR Extended Producer Responsibility
- waste management and recycling become even more concerned.
- automatic separation techniques for separating different fractions of waste from each other when different wastes initially are mixed.
- it has in many cases been considered more efficient to let the consumer divide the waste into different fractions already when the consumer disposes the product. This has raised a demand for equipment and procedures for handling the fractions efficient from when the product is considered waste until the waste is recycled or disposed.
- CH704483 discloses a waste container comprising a solid cover, a stable collar, a flexible insert and a stable base.
- the height of the stable collar is equal to the height of the flexible insert, so as to allow the flexible insert to be inserted within the stable collar and to compress the waste content such that base is made to contact with solid cover. The air inside the main structure is sucked by vacuum pump.
- US7273155 discloses a trash receptacle that receives and supports a thin flexible trash bag liner and sucks the empty flexible liner tight against the interior surfaces of the receptacle in a full open position absent any air pockets or billowing by extracting air trapped between the exterior surface of the liner and the interior surfaces of the receptacle. As a result the empty flexible is sucked tight against the interior surfaces of the receptacle in a full open position absent any air pockets or billowing.
- An object of the present invention is to provide a reusable waste receptacle that is readily emptied and then used again.
- the reusable waste receptacle comprises an inner flexible or collapsible container having an open top end and a closed bottom end, and a rigid outer container.
- the rigid outer container protects and substantially encloses the inner flexible container.
- source separation is highly facilitated.
- the inner flexible container is formed with different sections having different properties.
- An upper attachment section encloses said open top end and is used to attach said inner flexible container to said rigid outer container.
- Said upper attachment section is sufficiently rigid to ensure that said inner flexible container is maintained in a fixed position inside said rigid outer container.
- the attachment section continues into a collapsible section extending to a closed bottom section at said bottom end.
- the collapsible section constitutes the main part of the inner flexible container and will contain the waste.
- a grip section extends from the bottom end.
- a rigid supporting collar is used to connect said rigid outer container to said inner flexible container at said upper attachment section.
- the shape of said rigid supporting collar corresponds to the shape of the rigid outer container, so as to avoid a gap between the collar and the rigid outer container.
- said rigid supporting collar is formed in one piece while in other embodiments said rigid supporting collar is divided into a plurality of appropriately shaped sections.
- Said rigid outer container is formed with an open bottom end or at least an open section at the bottom.
- the inner flexible container is turned inside out. Using the open bottom end or open section at the bottom the bottom section of said inner flexible container is pressed through and out of the rigid outer container until the waste is removed. Then, the inner flexible container is returned to the previous position by pulling the grip section.
- said inner flexible container is releasably attached to said rigid outer container. It is possible to use pins that are pressed through holes in said rigid outer container, said inner flexible container and said rigid supporting collar. The pins also can be permanently mounted to lock said inner flexible container in position in said rigid outer container.
- Said rigid supporting collar can be provided with tube shaped extensions at the holes.
- the tube shaped extensions are pressed through holes in said inner flexible container when the inner flexible container is mounted in the rigid outer container.
- the pins are pressed into the tube shaped extensions and further lock the inner flexible container in position.
- an inner flexible container 12 is completely enclosed in a rigid outer container 18.
- the inner flexible container 12 has an open top end 14 and a closed bottom end 16. Between the open top 14 and the closed bottom end 16 the inner flexible container 12 is formed with a flexible and collapsible section 20. At the open top end 14 the inner flexible container 12 is provided with an attachment section 22.
- a rigid supporting collar 24 attaches said attachment section 22 to said rigid outer container 18.
- a grip section 26 extends from the closed bottom end 16.
- the material used for the inner flexible container 12 and the thickness of it ensure that the shape and volume of it substantially is maintained irrespective of the inner flexible container being empty or holds waste.
- the thickness of the material further allows the inner flexible container 12 to be turned inside out.
- Fig. 2 shows in more detail one embodiment of a connection between the inner flexible container 12 and the rigid outer container 18.
- the rigid supporting collar 24 is provided with a plurality of hollow extensions 28, c.f. Fig. 3 .
- the extensions 28 fit in apertures in the inner flexible container 12 and corresponding apertures in the rigid outer container 18 and have a length substantially equal to the added thickness of the inner flexible container 12 and the rigid outer container 18.
- the hollow extensions 28 are pressed through the apertures of both containers to ensure a correct positioning.
- the outer dimensions of the hollow extensions correspond to the inner dimensions and shape of the apertures in the inner flexible container 12 and corresponding apertures in the rigid outer container 18.
- a pin 30 having an outer diameter approximately corresponding to an inner diameter of the hollow extensions 28 is then inserted through the hollow extensions 28 and coinciding apertures of the inner flexible container 12 and the rigid outer container 18 to interlock the containers.
- a circular ridge 32 is formed at an inner cylindrical surface of each hollow extension 28.
- a circular indentation 34 close to a top end of the pin 30 will receive the circular ridge 32 when the pin 30 is fully inserted in the position shown in Fig. 2 .
- the pin 30 will remain in position and keep the inner flexible container 12 and the rigid outer container 18 in an interlocked position. Still, withdrawal of the pin 30 is possible.
- the attachment section 22 can have larger thickness than the collapsible section 20 to improve stability.
- a bottom section at the closed bottom end 16 may have a larger thickness or be formed with a harder material to maintain the original shape also during the emptying process.
- the collapsible section 20 is formed with less hardness or smaller thickness to provide a high flexibility.
- a central slit 36 extending from the top end of the pin 30 allows the pin to be compressed and removed from the interlocking position, c.f. Fig. 4 . As a result the inner flexible container 12 can be removed and optionally exchanged.
- the pin 30 is provided with a head 38 having a diameter larger than the outer diameter of the hollow extensions 28. As a result the head 38 will fully cover the hollow extensions when the pin 30 is in the interlocking position.
- a rigid supporting collar 24 shown in Fig. 3 is a strip formed with a continuous closed rectangular shape.
- the strip has a rectangular cross section.
- the corners are curved in accordance with an inner shape of the rigid outer container 18.
- the number and distribution of hollow extensions 28 depend on the size and form of the receptacle and of the intended use of it. Normally, one pin 30 is arranged for each hollow extension 28.
- the rigid supporting collar 24 is divided into sections, each section corresponding to a separate part of the rectangular shape.
- the sections do not necessarily add up to a complete rectangular shape but have a total length and design to maintain the inner flexible container 12 in position in the rigid outer container 18.
- Different sections are indicated with dash and dot lines in Fig. 3 each section being an elongated straight strip element.
- the embodiment of a pin 30 shown in Fig. 4 comprises a head 38 and a round bar 40 extending in a perpendicular direction from the head 38.
- the central slit 36 is formed over at least a substantial part of the length of the round bar 40.
- the circular indentation 34 is formed close to a top end of the round bar 40. If a pin 30 positioned in the interlocking position as shown in Fig. 2 is pulled out the central slit 36 will allow the round bar 40 to be slightly compressed and the top end can pass the circular ridge 32, c.f. Fig. 2 .
- Fig. 5a - 5f show schematically the process of emptying a waste receptacle 10 in accordance with the invention.
- the waste receptacle 10 is placed in front of a waste container 42 having an opening 44.
- the opening 44 of the waste container 42 is adapted in size and shape to the open top end 14 of the waste receptacle 10.
- the opening 44 of the waste container 42 is smaller or larger than the open top end 14 of the waste receptacle 10.
- a first step in the process is to place the waste receptacle 10 at the opening 44 of the waste container 42.
- the waste receptacle 10 is rotatably connected to a lower edge of the opening 44. This type of connection will allow the waste receptacle 10 to be tilted in a second step as shown in Fig. 5b to the position shown in Fig. 5c .
- a third and emptying step can be started.
- the waste receptacle 10 When the waste receptacle 10 is in the position shown in Fig. 5c a third and emptying step can be started.
- By pressing at the closed bottom end 16 of the inner flexible container 12 for instance using a hand waste in the inner flexible container 12 will be forced out of the open top end 14 and into the waste container 42. This step is continued until the waste has been removed from the inner flexible container 12 as shown in Fig. 5d .
- a fourth step as shown in Fig. 5e , the closed bottom end 16 is pulled back. This step is facilitated by allowing a person to catch the grip section 26 and pull the closed bottom end 16 backwards.
- the fourth step is completed when the closed bottom end 16 is returned to the starting position as shown in Fig. 5f . From this position the emptied waste receptacle 10 can be removed from the waste container 42 and returned to a position of normal use. It should be noted that the rigid outer container 18 is maintained in a substantially fixed position during the emptying steps as shown in Fig. 5c - Fig. 5f .
- Fig. 6 is to illustrate one embodiment of a waste receptacle 10 in accordance with the invention.
- the rigid outer container 18 conceals the inner flexible container and only the grip section 26 is visible.
- a handle 46 is attached to the rigid outer container 18 to facilitate carrying the waste receptacle 10 to a waste container.
- a plurality of orifices 48 are formed in the rigid outer container 18.
- the waste receptacle 10 has a rectangular cross section, as shown in Fig. 6 .
- the shape and outer dimensions of the inner flexible container 12 correspond to the shape and inner dimensions of the rigid outer container 18.
- Suitable materials for the inner flexible container 12 are thermoplastic elestomers, silicones and rubber.
- a preferred hardness is in an interval of Shore A 50-85 in combination with a thickness in an interval of 0,5-6 mm.
- Shore A 50 an appropriate hardness is Shore A 50.
- a thinner material such as in the interval of 0,5-2,0 mm preferably is combined with a harder material, such as one with a hardness of Shore A 85. The thicker the material the less Shore A value.
Abstract
Description
- The invention relates to a reusable waste receptacle comprising an inner flexible container having an open top end and a closed bottom end, and a rigid outer container.
- Waste management is an area that has rendered a large interest during the last decades due to the environmental problems that are caused by the waste. In order to decrease the environmental impact from waste, recycling of waste is performed. In addition, waste recycling enables that the valuable resources of the waste are maintained.
- The Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a strategy where the responsibility for managing the product when it, at the end of its lifetime, is considered waste is put on the producer. By implementing EPR, waste management and recycling become even more concerned. In order to enable waste recycling, there have been introduced automatic separation techniques for separating different fractions of waste from each other when different wastes initially are mixed. However, it has in many cases been considered more efficient to let the consumer divide the waste into different fractions already when the consumer disposes the product. This has raised a demand for equipment and procedures for handling the fractions efficient from when the product is considered waste until the waste is recycled or disposed.
- Much effort has been devoted to the large scale handling of the fractions of waste, i. e. when the waste has been collected from the consumers. The handling of waste on the small scale, i.e. initially collecting waste in different fractions when a product is considered waste and transferring the waste to a waste bin from which the waste is collected at the consumers or in a public place, has received much less interest.
-
CH704483 -
US7273155 discloses a trash receptacle that receives and supports a thin flexible trash bag liner and sucks the empty flexible liner tight against the interior surfaces of the receptacle in a full open position absent any air pockets or billowing by extracting air trapped between the exterior surface of the liner and the interior surfaces of the receptacle. As a result the empty flexible is sucked tight against the interior surfaces of the receptacle in a full open position absent any air pockets or billowing. - An object of the present invention is to provide a reusable waste receptacle that is readily emptied and then used again. In accordance with the invention the reusable waste receptacle comprises an inner flexible or collapsible container having an open top end and a closed bottom end, and a rigid outer container. In use the rigid outer container protects and substantially encloses the inner flexible container. In accordance with the invention source separation is highly facilitated.
- In various embodiments the inner flexible container is formed with different sections having different properties. An upper attachment section encloses said open top end and is used to attach said inner flexible container to said rigid outer container. Said upper attachment section is sufficiently rigid to ensure that said inner flexible container is maintained in a fixed position inside said rigid outer container. The attachment section continues into a collapsible section extending to a closed bottom section at said bottom end. The collapsible section constitutes the main part of the inner flexible container and will contain the waste. A grip section extends from the bottom end.
- A rigid supporting collar is used to connect said rigid outer container to said inner flexible container at said upper attachment section. The shape of said rigid supporting collar corresponds to the shape of the rigid outer container, so as to avoid a gap between the collar and the rigid outer container. In various embodiments said rigid supporting collar is formed in one piece while in other embodiments said rigid supporting collar is divided into a plurality of appropriately shaped sections.
- Said rigid outer container is formed with an open bottom end or at least an open section at the bottom. When the reusable waste receptacle is emptied the inner flexible container is turned inside out. Using the open bottom end or open section at the bottom the bottom section of said inner flexible container is pressed through and out of the rigid outer container until the waste is removed. Then, the inner flexible container is returned to the previous position by pulling the grip section.
- In various embodiments said inner flexible container is releasably attached to said rigid outer container. It is possible to use pins that are pressed through holes in said rigid outer container, said inner flexible container and said rigid supporting collar. The pins also can be permanently mounted to lock said inner flexible container in position in said rigid outer container.
- Said rigid supporting collar can be provided with tube shaped extensions at the holes. The tube shaped extensions are pressed through holes in said inner flexible container when the inner flexible container is mounted in the rigid outer container. The pins are pressed into the tube shaped extensions and further lock the inner flexible container in position.
- In order that the manner in which the above recited and other advantages and objects of the invention are obtained will be readily understood, a more particular description of the invention briefly described above will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof which are illustrated in the appended drawings.
- Understanding that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and are not therefore to be considered to be limiting of its scope, the invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail through the use of the accompanying drawings in which:
- Fig. 1
- is a schematic partial cross section view of one embodiment of a receptacle in accordance with the invention,
- Fig. 2
- is an enlarged cross section view of the section depicted by dash and dot lines in
Fig. 1 , - Fig. 3
- is a schematic perspective view of one embodiment of a rigid supporting collar with a plurality of locking pins used in a receptacle in accordance with the invention,
- Fig. 4
- is a schematic perspective view of one embodiment of the pin shown in
Fig. 3 , - Fig. 5a-5f
- are schematic cross section views illustrating a process of emptying a reusable waste receptacle in accordance with the invention,
- Fig. 6
- is a schematic perspective view of one embodiment of a reusable waste receptacle in accordance with the invention and
- Fig. 7
- is a schematic diagram showing combinations of different thickness and hardness of materials that can be used in an inner flexible container in accordance with the invention.
- In the embodiment of a
reusable waste receptacle 10 shown inFig. 1 an innerflexible container 12 is completely enclosed in a rigidouter container 18. The innerflexible container 12 has an opentop end 14 and a closedbottom end 16. Between theopen top 14 and the closedbottom end 16 the innerflexible container 12 is formed with a flexible andcollapsible section 20. At theopen top end 14 the innerflexible container 12 is provided with anattachment section 22. A rigid supportingcollar 24 attaches saidattachment section 22 to said rigidouter container 18. Agrip section 26 extends from the closedbottom end 16. - The material used for the inner
flexible container 12 and the thickness of it ensure that the shape and volume of it substantially is maintained irrespective of the inner flexible container being empty or holds waste. The thickness of the material further allows the innerflexible container 12 to be turned inside out. When thereusable waste receptacle 10 is emptied the closedbottom end 16 of the innerflexible container 12 is pressed towards and through the opentop end 14, c.f.Fig. 5a-Fig. 5f and description below. Then the innerflexible container 12 is pulled back using thegrip section 26 to the position shown inFig. 1 . -
Fig. 2 shows in more detail one embodiment of a connection between the innerflexible container 12 and the rigidouter container 18. The rigid supportingcollar 24 is provided with a plurality ofhollow extensions 28, c.f.Fig. 3 . Theextensions 28 fit in apertures in the innerflexible container 12 and corresponding apertures in the rigidouter container 18 and have a length substantially equal to the added thickness of the innerflexible container 12 and the rigidouter container 18. When mounting the innerflexible container 12 in the rigidouter container 18 thehollow extensions 28 are pressed through the apertures of both containers to ensure a correct positioning. In various embodiments the outer dimensions of the hollow extensions correspond to the inner dimensions and shape of the apertures in the innerflexible container 12 and corresponding apertures in the rigidouter container 18. - A
pin 30 having an outer diameter approximately corresponding to an inner diameter of thehollow extensions 28 is then inserted through thehollow extensions 28 and coinciding apertures of the innerflexible container 12 and the rigidouter container 18 to interlock the containers. In various embodiments acircular ridge 32 is formed at an inner cylindrical surface of eachhollow extension 28. Acircular indentation 34 close to a top end of thepin 30 will receive thecircular ridge 32 when thepin 30 is fully inserted in the position shown inFig. 2 . As a result thepin 30 will remain in position and keep the innerflexible container 12 and the rigidouter container 18 in an interlocked position. Still, withdrawal of thepin 30 is possible. - As shown in
Fig. 2 theattachment section 22 can have larger thickness than thecollapsible section 20 to improve stability. Also a bottom section at the closedbottom end 16 may have a larger thickness or be formed with a harder material to maintain the original shape also during the emptying process. Thecollapsible section 20 is formed with less hardness or smaller thickness to provide a high flexibility. - A
central slit 36 extending from the top end of thepin 30 allows the pin to be compressed and removed from the interlocking position, c.f.Fig. 4 . As a result the innerflexible container 12 can be removed and optionally exchanged. Thepin 30 is provided with ahead 38 having a diameter larger than the outer diameter of thehollow extensions 28. As a result thehead 38 will fully cover the hollow extensions when thepin 30 is in the interlocking position. - The embodiment of a rigid supporting
collar 24 shown inFig. 3 is a strip formed with a continuous closed rectangular shape. The strip has a rectangular cross section. The corners are curved in accordance with an inner shape of the rigidouter container 18. The number and distribution ofhollow extensions 28 depend on the size and form of the receptacle and of the intended use of it. Normally, onepin 30 is arranged for eachhollow extension 28. - In various embodiments the rigid supporting
collar 24 is divided into sections, each section corresponding to a separate part of the rectangular shape. The sections do not necessarily add up to a complete rectangular shape but have a total length and design to maintain the innerflexible container 12 in position in the rigidouter container 18. Different sections are indicated with dash and dot lines inFig. 3 each section being an elongated straight strip element. - The embodiment of a
pin 30 shown inFig. 4 comprises ahead 38 and around bar 40 extending in a perpendicular direction from thehead 38. Thecentral slit 36 is formed over at least a substantial part of the length of theround bar 40. Thecircular indentation 34 is formed close to a top end of theround bar 40. If apin 30 positioned in the interlocking position as shown inFig. 2 is pulled out thecentral slit 36 will allow theround bar 40 to be slightly compressed and the top end can pass thecircular ridge 32, c.f.Fig. 2 . -
Fig. 5a - 5f show schematically the process of emptying awaste receptacle 10 in accordance with the invention. InFig. 5a thewaste receptacle 10 is placed in front of awaste container 42 having anopening 44. In the embodiment shown inFig. 5a - 5f theopening 44 of thewaste container 42 is adapted in size and shape to the opentop end 14 of thewaste receptacle 10. In various embodiments theopening 44 of thewaste container 42 is smaller or larger than the opentop end 14 of thewaste receptacle 10. - A first step in the process is to place the
waste receptacle 10 at theopening 44 of thewaste container 42. In various embodiments thewaste receptacle 10 is rotatably connected to a lower edge of theopening 44. This type of connection will allow thewaste receptacle 10 to be tilted in a second step as shown inFig. 5b to the position shown inFig. 5c . - When the
waste receptacle 10 is in the position shown inFig. 5c a third and emptying step can be started. By pressing at the closedbottom end 16 of the innerflexible container 12 for instance using a hand waste in the innerflexible container 12 will be forced out of the opentop end 14 and into thewaste container 42. This step is continued until the waste has been removed from the innerflexible container 12 as shown inFig. 5d . - In a fourth step, as shown in
Fig. 5e , the closedbottom end 16 is pulled back. This step is facilitated by allowing a person to catch thegrip section 26 and pull the closedbottom end 16 backwards. The fourth step is completed when the closedbottom end 16 is returned to the starting position as shown inFig. 5f . From this position the emptiedwaste receptacle 10 can be removed from thewaste container 42 and returned to a position of normal use. It should be noted that the rigidouter container 18 is maintained in a substantially fixed position during the emptying steps as shown inFig. 5c - Fig. 5f . -
Fig. 6 is to illustrate one embodiment of awaste receptacle 10 in accordance with the invention. The rigidouter container 18 conceals the inner flexible container and only thegrip section 26 is visible. Ahandle 46 is attached to the rigidouter container 18 to facilitate carrying thewaste receptacle 10 to a waste container. A plurality oforifices 48 are formed in the rigidouter container 18. In various embodiments thewaste receptacle 10 has a rectangular cross section, as shown inFig. 6 . Normally the shape and outer dimensions of the innerflexible container 12 correspond to the shape and inner dimensions of the rigidouter container 18. - As described above properties of the material of the inner
flexible container 12 have an impact on the function. It could also be appropriate to select different dimensions, mainly thickness, over different sections of the innerflexible container 12. One important property of the material is the hardness defined as the material's resistance to permanent indentation using so called durometer scales. The diagram ofFig. 7 shows different combinations of thickness and hardness defined as a suitable area of properties depicted by a hatch fill. Thickness T of the material is shown on the X axis and hardness H on the Y axis. Hardness is defined in a durometer A scale. Suitable materials for the innerflexible container 12 are thermoplastic elestomers, silicones and rubber. - A preferred hardness is in an interval of Shore A 50-85 in combination with a thickness in an interval of 0,5-6 mm. When using a material having a thickness of 1,5-5,0 mm an appropriate hardness is
Shore A 50. A thinner material such as in the interval of 0,5-2,0 mm preferably is combined with a harder material, such as one with a hardness ofShore A 85. The thicker the material the less Shore A value. - While certain illustrative embodiments of the invention have been described in particularity, it will be understood that various other modifications will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art. Accordingly, the scope of the claims should not be limited by the preferred embodiments set forth in the examples, but should be given the broadest interpretation consistent with the description as a whole.
Claims (12)
- A reusable waste receptacle (10) comprising an inner flexible container (12) having an open top end (14) and a closed bottom end (16), and a rigid outer container (18), characterised in
that a collapsible section (20) is provided between said open top end(14) and said closed bottom end (16),
that said open top end (14) is enclosed by an attachment section (22), and
that a rigid supporting collar (24) is arranged to attach said attachment section (22) to said rigid outer container (18). - A reusable waste receptacle (10) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said rigid supporting collar (24) forms a closed curve.
- A reusable waste receptacle (10) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said rigid supporting collar (24) is arranged inside said inner flexible container (12) to press said inner flexible container (12) against an inside surface of said rigid outer container (18).
- A reusable waste receptacle (10) as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the material of said inner flexible container (12) has a hardness of Shore A 50-85.
- A reusable waste receptacle (10) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the thickness of inner flexible container (12) is 0,5-5,0 mm.
- A reusable waste receptacle (10) as claimed in claim 4 or claim 5, wherein a larger thickness of said inner flexible container (12) is combined with a material of said inner flexible container (12) having lower Shore A hardness value.
- A reusable waste receptacle (10) as claimed in claim 4, wherein a thickness of said inner flexible container (12) of 0,5-2,0 mm is combined with a hardness of the material of said inner flexible container (12) of approximately Shore A 85.
- A reusable waste receptacle (10) as claimed in claim 4, wherein a thickness of said inner flexible container (12) of 1,5-5,0 mm is combined with a hardness of the material of said inner flexible container (12) of approximately Shore A 50.
- A reusable waste receptacle (10) as claimed in claim 4 or 5, wherein the hardness of the material in the inner flexible container (12) and the thickness is combined to provide a higher stability at the attachment section (22) and at the bottom end (16) and a higher flexibility at the collapsible section (20).
- A reusable waste receptacle (10) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said rigid supporting collar (24) is provided with a plurality of hollow extensions (28) fitting in apertures in said attachment section (22) of said inner flexible container (12) and in apertures of said rigid outer container (18).
- A reusable waste receptacle (10) as claimed in claim 10, wherein a pin (30) is formed to be pressed into said hollow extensions (28) so as to lock said inner flexible container (12) in a fixed position in said rigid outer container (18).
- A method of emptying a reusable waste receptacle (10) comprising an inner flexible container (12) having an open top end (14) and a closed bottom end (16), and a rigid outer container (18), characterised by pressing said closed bottom end (16) towards and past said open top end (14) while maintaining said open top end (14) in a fixed position in said rigid outer container (18), and
pulling said closed bottom end (16) towards and past said open top end (14) while maintaining said open top end (14) in a fixed position in said rigid outer container (18).
Priority Applications (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
EP14165079.6A EP2933208B1 (en) | 2014-04-17 | 2014-04-17 | A reusable waste receptacle and a method for emptying it |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
EP14165079.6A EP2933208B1 (en) | 2014-04-17 | 2014-04-17 | A reusable waste receptacle and a method for emptying it |
Publications (2)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
EP2933208A1 true EP2933208A1 (en) | 2015-10-21 |
EP2933208B1 EP2933208B1 (en) | 2020-02-19 |
Family
ID=50513064
Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
EP14165079.6A Active EP2933208B1 (en) | 2014-04-17 | 2014-04-17 | A reusable waste receptacle and a method for emptying it |
Country Status (1)
Country | Link |
---|---|
EP (1) | EP2933208B1 (en) |
Cited By (1)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
EP3375768A1 (en) * | 2017-03-17 | 2018-09-19 | Polder Products, LLC | Composter apparatus, method of making and method of using the same |
Citations (10)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US1953042A (en) * | 1932-05-26 | 1934-03-27 | Margaret A Jamison | Bag-emptying device |
CH447021A (en) * | 1966-06-28 | 1967-11-15 | Ochsner & Cie Ag J | Container, e.g. B. for slaughterhouse waste |
FR2231582A1 (en) * | 1973-05-28 | 1974-12-27 | Tcherdakoff Pierre | Refuse sack and container assembly - has split ring retaining edge of sack on upper shoulder of container |
JPH01130908U (en) * | 1988-02-29 | 1989-09-06 | ||
GB2274577A (en) * | 1993-01-28 | 1994-08-03 | Patrick John Green | Refuse container |
DE10005363A1 (en) * | 2000-02-07 | 2001-09-06 | Klean Contor Gmbh | Refuse sack fits over rigid collar which has vertical inner wall, top edge of sack being fastened to this by clips which are integral with it |
JP2002167004A (en) * | 2000-11-28 | 2002-06-11 | Hiroo Masaki | Garbage bag retainer for garbage box |
US7273155B1 (en) | 2001-02-06 | 2007-09-25 | Gray Robert R | Trash receptacle with suction means for drawing a flexible bag liner against its interior walls |
CH704483A2 (en) | 2011-02-02 | 2012-08-15 | Per Hovland | Container for storing waste, has flexible insert that is inserted inside stable collar in one state such that base is in contact with solid cover |
US20120217247A1 (en) * | 2011-02-25 | 2012-08-30 | Adkins Catherine A | Removable Trash Can Liner System |
-
2014
- 2014-04-17 EP EP14165079.6A patent/EP2933208B1/en active Active
Patent Citations (10)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US1953042A (en) * | 1932-05-26 | 1934-03-27 | Margaret A Jamison | Bag-emptying device |
CH447021A (en) * | 1966-06-28 | 1967-11-15 | Ochsner & Cie Ag J | Container, e.g. B. for slaughterhouse waste |
FR2231582A1 (en) * | 1973-05-28 | 1974-12-27 | Tcherdakoff Pierre | Refuse sack and container assembly - has split ring retaining edge of sack on upper shoulder of container |
JPH01130908U (en) * | 1988-02-29 | 1989-09-06 | ||
GB2274577A (en) * | 1993-01-28 | 1994-08-03 | Patrick John Green | Refuse container |
DE10005363A1 (en) * | 2000-02-07 | 2001-09-06 | Klean Contor Gmbh | Refuse sack fits over rigid collar which has vertical inner wall, top edge of sack being fastened to this by clips which are integral with it |
JP2002167004A (en) * | 2000-11-28 | 2002-06-11 | Hiroo Masaki | Garbage bag retainer for garbage box |
US7273155B1 (en) | 2001-02-06 | 2007-09-25 | Gray Robert R | Trash receptacle with suction means for drawing a flexible bag liner against its interior walls |
CH704483A2 (en) | 2011-02-02 | 2012-08-15 | Per Hovland | Container for storing waste, has flexible insert that is inserted inside stable collar in one state such that base is in contact with solid cover |
US20120217247A1 (en) * | 2011-02-25 | 2012-08-30 | Adkins Catherine A | Removable Trash Can Liner System |
Cited By (1)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
EP3375768A1 (en) * | 2017-03-17 | 2018-09-19 | Polder Products, LLC | Composter apparatus, method of making and method of using the same |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
---|---|
EP2933208B1 (en) | 2020-02-19 |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
US9499337B2 (en) | Receptacle configured for liner replacement without lid removal | |
US5115935A (en) | Disposable bag box for trash receptacle | |
US20080197136A1 (en) | Bag holder | |
US20080083757A1 (en) | Liner replacement trash can | |
US20050029281A1 (en) | Trash container bag dispenser | |
US20100276428A1 (en) | Trash dispenser having supply of trash bags | |
EP2933208B1 (en) | A reusable waste receptacle and a method for emptying it | |
US7578409B1 (en) | Quick liner release strip for waste containers | |
KR20100111779A (en) | Garbage can | |
KR200449987Y1 (en) | Garbage box | |
KR200470657Y1 (en) | Trash can for Standard Trash Bag | |
US10273081B2 (en) | Cinch handles, receptacles, and methods | |
CA3023915A1 (en) | Refuse organizing assembly | |
US20150239663A1 (en) | Methods and systems for a novel waste basket | |
US10059486B2 (en) | Shipping container and insert | |
US20140238993A1 (en) | Trash can with nested bag gripper | |
KR200443070Y1 (en) | Wastebasket the withdrawal vinyl paper bag is equip | |
CN209931742U (en) | Retractable cutlery box | |
CN207015931U (en) | A kind of wastepaper basket volume increasing device | |
GB2444024A (en) | A refuse bin | |
CN204802450U (en) | Take out pocket type garbage bin | |
KR200469467Y1 (en) | wastebasket of opening and closing in the central part | |
CN212100351U (en) | Improved garbage bag assembly and garbage can | |
US8534488B1 (en) | Trash container liner bag | |
KR20190068835A (en) | Trash can for Standard Trash Bag |
Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
---|---|---|---|
PUAI | Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012 |
|
AK | Designated contracting states |
Kind code of ref document: A1 Designated state(s): AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR |
|
AX | Request for extension of the european patent |
Extension state: BA ME |
|
17P | Request for examination filed |
Effective date: 20160411 |
|
RBV | Designated contracting states (corrected) |
Designated state(s): AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR |
|
STAA | Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent |
Free format text: STATUS: EXAMINATION IS IN PROGRESS |
|
17Q | First examination report despatched |
Effective date: 20180817 |
|
GRAP | Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR1 |
|
STAA | Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent |
Free format text: STATUS: GRANT OF PATENT IS INTENDED |
|
RIC1 | Information provided on ipc code assigned before grant |
Ipc: B65F 1/14 20060101ALN20190905BHEP Ipc: B65F 1/12 20060101ALI20190905BHEP Ipc: B65F 1/06 20060101AFI20190905BHEP |
|
RIC1 | Information provided on ipc code assigned before grant |
Ipc: B65F 1/06 20060101AFI20190911BHEP Ipc: B65F 1/14 20060101ALN20190911BHEP Ipc: B65F 1/12 20060101ALI20190911BHEP |
|
INTG | Intention to grant announced |
Effective date: 20190927 |
|
RAP1 | Party data changed (applicant data changed or rights of an application transferred) |
Owner name: GREEN LIZZIE AB |
|
GRAS | Grant fee paid |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR3 |
|
GRAA | (expected) grant |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009210 |
|
STAA | Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent |
Free format text: STATUS: THE PATENT HAS BEEN GRANTED |
|
AK | Designated contracting states |
Kind code of ref document: B1 Designated state(s): AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: CH Ref legal event code: EP |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: DE Ref legal event code: R096 Ref document number: 602014061133 Country of ref document: DE |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: AT Ref legal event code: REF Ref document number: 1234716 Country of ref document: AT Kind code of ref document: T Effective date: 20200315 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: IE Ref legal event code: FG4D |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: NL Ref legal event code: FP |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: SE Ref legal event code: TRGR |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: NO Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20200519 Ref country code: FI Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20200219 Ref country code: RS Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20200219 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: LT Ref legal event code: MG4D |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: BG Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20200519 Ref country code: IS Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20200619 Ref country code: GR Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20200520 Ref country code: LV Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20200219 Ref country code: HR Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20200219 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: DK Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20200219 Ref country code: PT Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20200712 Ref country code: SK Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20200219 Ref country code: EE Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20200219 Ref country code: SM Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20200219 Ref country code: CZ Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20200219 Ref country code: RO Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20200219 Ref country code: LT Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20200219 Ref country code: ES Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20200219 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: AT Ref legal event code: MK05 Ref document number: 1234716 Country of ref document: AT Kind code of ref document: T Effective date: 20200219 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: DE Ref legal event code: R097 Ref document number: 602014061133 Country of ref document: DE |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: MC Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20200219 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: CH Ref legal event code: PL |
|
PLBE | No opposition filed within time limit |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009261 |
|
STAA | Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent |
Free format text: STATUS: NO OPPOSITION FILED WITHIN TIME LIMIT |
|
26N | No opposition filed |
Effective date: 20201120 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: LI Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES Effective date: 20200430 Ref country code: AT Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20200219 Ref country code: LU Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES Effective date: 20200417 Ref country code: CH Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES Effective date: 20200430 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: BE Ref legal event code: MM Effective date: 20200430 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: PL Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20200219 Ref country code: SI Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20200219 Ref country code: BE Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES Effective date: 20200430 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: IE Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES Effective date: 20200417 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: TR Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20200219 Ref country code: MT Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20200219 Ref country code: CY Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20200219 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: MK Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20200219 Ref country code: AL Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20200219 |
|
PGFP | Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: FR Payment date: 20230309 Year of fee payment: 10 |
|
PGFP | Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: SE Payment date: 20230303 Year of fee payment: 10 Ref country code: IT Payment date: 20230329 Year of fee payment: 10 Ref country code: GB Payment date: 20230303 Year of fee payment: 10 |
|
PGFP | Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: NL Payment date: 20230329 Year of fee payment: 10 |
|
PGFP | Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: DE Payment date: 20230329 Year of fee payment: 10 |