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EP2974984B1
EP2974984B1 EP15176719.1A EP15176719A EP2974984B1 EP 2974984 B1 EP2974984 B1 EP 2974984B1 EP 15176719 A EP15176719 A EP 15176719A EP 2974984 B1 EP2974984 B1 EP 2974984B1
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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
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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
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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
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    • B65F2001/1653—Constructional features of lids or covers
    • B65F2001/1661—Constructional features of lids or covers relating to noise reduction, e.g. during opening or closing
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65F—GATHERING OR REMOVAL OF DOMESTIC OR LIKE REFUSE
    • B65F2210/00—Equipment of refuse receptacles
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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
    • B65F2210/00—Equipment of refuse receptacles
    • B65F2210/144—Level detecting means
    • B65F2210/1443—Electrical
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65F—GATHERING OR REMOVAL OF DOMESTIC OR LIKE REFUSE
    • B65F2210/00—Equipment of refuse receptacles
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    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
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  • the present invention relates to an element of a container, in particular a trash can, comprising an analysis device, a trash can comprising at least the element of the present invention, a waste collection system comprising said trash can and a method waste collection system using one or more bins of the present invention.
  • the present invention relates in particular to an element of a container with the features of the preamble of claim 1. Such an element and a corresponding container are known from the patent application. JP 08-057460 .
  • waste represents an important objective, that of preserving the cleanliness of an agglomeration.
  • optimizing collection costs is important for consumers, municipalities, local authorities, and the industry at large.
  • signposts installed on garbage cans have been put in place to prevent garbage collectors from having to open garbage cans to find out if they are full, thereby saving time. .
  • EP 2 388 210 A1 describes a waste collection bin with a collection alarm.
  • the tank comprises an indication member connected to the wall of the lid or the tank.
  • the waste producer will be able to indicate that the tray must be collected by placing the indicating member in the indication position or in the rest position meaning while the bin is not full.
  • the garbage man no longer has to get off the truck to check the contents of the trash.
  • the waste producer since the waste producer has a role to play in the collection process, questions of reliability can arise, particularly in the event of the waste generator's being forgotten.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide a container element for analyzing the volume of liquid, in particular water, in a container in order to rebalance the costs by imposing the user or users .
  • the at least one sensor may comprise at least one accelerometer attached to the element for detecting the opening and / or closing of the sensor. container.
  • the at least one sensor may comprise at least one accelerometer attached to the element for detecting the opening and / or closing of the sensor. container.
  • the analysis device may further be preferable, in accordance with any of the preceding or following embodiments, for the analysis device to include a module for transmitting and receiving signals for analyzing the content and / or filling level of the container. . So the person in charge of the collection of the container or containers will not need to approach or open the container to check its contents, this saving time.
  • the signals may be electromagnetic wave signals in particular optical, and / or IR and / or audio to analyze the contents of the container.
  • the signals may be electromagnetic wave signals in particular optical, and / or IR and / or audio to analyze the contents of the container.
  • the analysis device may further comprise a wireless communication module configured to send information about the content and / or the state of filling of the container to a user or users via a wireless network or networks, in particular Bluetooth and / or RFID and / or RSSI and / or Wi-Fi and / or Wimax and / or ZigBee and / or SigFox networks.
  • a wireless network or networks in particular Bluetooth and / or RFID and / or RSSI and / or Wi-Fi and / or Wimax and / or ZigBee and / or SigFox networks.
  • the wireless communication module may use a wireless system configured to send signals closer and closer to the fill level of the wireless. container.
  • the user will be regularly informed about the level of filling and the urgency regarding the indicated pickup. This will facilitate the organization of the pickup.
  • the analysis device may further comprise at least one biogas detector. It becomes possible to detect the presence of unpleasant odors and a faster collection of the container can be planned.
  • the element further to include at least one attenuator for absorbing shocks due to the opening and closing of the container to improve its lifetime.
  • the element may furthermore be preferable, according to any one of the preceding or following embodiments, for the element to comprise an energy recovery device comprising at least one photovoltaic, thermoelectric or mechanical electricity generating device. vibration and that the analysis device is partially powered by electricity produced by the energy recovery device.
  • the system can become autonomous in energy.
  • the element may be the container lid and / or the container vessel.
  • the element of the present invention can be installed directly in place of a lid or a tank of any container, in particular, a municipal bin, collective.
  • the analysis device can transmit through the communication module information about the water level in the trash or bins to a user or users, for example local authorities. This may be of interest to local authorities as the treatment of water in the garbage cans generates additional waste management costs. Thanks to this device, the costs for the communities will be able to decrease notably by making pay / / to the users a supplement when the analysis of the contents of the bin shows the presence of water.
  • the present invention further relates to a garbage bin comprising at least one element according to any one of the preceding or following embodiments.
  • the present invention relates to a waste collection system comprising one or more bins according to an embodiment of the present invention and a receiving module for receiving one or more parameters relating to the contents of the trash or bins.
  • the trash wireless communication module may further be preferable, in accordance with any of the foregoing or following embodiments, for the trash wireless communication module to communicate with one or more other wireless communication modules of one or more other neighboring garbage cans using one or more wireless networks.
  • the information of each of these wireless communication modules can be centralized only on one of the wireless communication modules. This then makes it possible to use only one of the wireless communication modules to transmit the level of filling and / or the presence of unpleasant odors to one or more receiving modules. In this way, energy consumption is optimized.
  • the pickup service knows from a distance the level of filling to better organize the rounds of pickup.
  • step c) can provide for the filling signal to be sent closer and closer as a function of the level of filling. This includes an indication to the user about the urgency of the pick-up.
  • the presence of unpleasant odors can be detected and even if the bin is only partially full, the collection of the bin can be done.
  • the figure 1 schematically shows an element according to a first embodiment of an element of a container.
  • the element 1 in the figure represents a container lid, but it could also be a container tank according to another embodiment or a module to be integrated in the lid or the tank.
  • Element 1 comprises an analysis device 3. This analyzing device 3 is connected to one or more sensors 5 configured to detect the opening and closing of a container, not shown in the figure.
  • the sensor 5 may be an accelerometer attached to the element and / or light sensors.
  • the analysis device 3 which is in standby mode, will be triggered for the analysis of the contents and / or filling level of the container.
  • the container is a trash.
  • the analysis device 3 comprises for analysis a module 7 capable of transmitting and receiving signals of electromagnetic waves, in particular optical, and / or IR and / or audio waves.
  • the module 7 is further connected to a wireless communication module 9 configured to transmit the state of filling and / or the contents of the container.
  • the analysis device 3 may further comprise a biogas detector 13 configured to detect the presence of unpleasant odors.
  • the figure 2 schematically represents a communication mode between the element 1 and a reception module 11.
  • the communication is between the analysis device 3 of the element 1 and the reception module 11.
  • the sensor (s) 5 are configured to detect when the container (not shown) has been opened and closed, indicating that a user has deposited waste into the container. An activation signal is then sent to the analysis device 3.
  • the modules 7 and 13 will analyze the contents and / or the level of filling of the container and / or the presence of bad odors. Once the analysis is complete, the modules 7 and 13 will send the results of their analysis to the wireless communication module 9.
  • the analysis device 3 sends the signals directly to the wireless communication module 9 for the analysis to be done remotely.
  • the wireless communication module 9 transmits its data by Bluetooth and / or RFID and / or RSSI and / or Wi-Fi and / or Wimax and / or ZigBee and / or SigFox.
  • the receiving module 11 can be included in a container collection truck, or in a collection center can thus manage the filling rate and / or the biogas emission of one or more containers at a time.
  • the wireless communication module 9 can be configured to send signals closer and closer to the receiving module 11 depending on the filling of the container.
  • the increasingly closer signals illustrate that the container is filling more and more. So pickup services can optimize pickup routes.
  • the figure 3 schematically represents a trash can 15 according to an embodiment of the present invention comprising an element 1 as described in Figures 1 and 2 and a tank 17.
  • the element 1 can be included in the lid of the bin 15, it can according to another embodiment be included in the tank of the trash.
  • the lid of the bin 15 with its element 1 is fixed on the tank 17 by one of its sides with hinges 19. According to another mode, the lid 15 can slide upwards for the opening and the bottom for the closing of the bin.
  • the analysis device 3 only functions once the element 1 has been opened and then closed. To supply the different parts, the analysis device 3 and the sensors 5 are supplied with electricity by a power source 21, such as batteries.
  • the power source 21 comprises, alternatively, a power recovery device 23 partially feeding the analyzing device 3.
  • the power source 21 may further comprise a backup battery.
  • the energy recovery device 23 comprises a device for generating electricity from one or more photovoltaic elements 27 and / or thermoelectric sensors 29 and / or vibration sensors 31.
  • shock attenuators 33 are placed on the element 1 of the bin 15.
  • FIG. 4 ( 4a , 4b and 4c ) schematically represents a tank of a trash can 50 according to an embodiment of the present invention and comprising the numerical references corresponding to the elements as described in the preceding figures 1 to 3.
  • the tank 53 of the bin 50 comprises a bottom 55 and a rim 57.
  • the lid 27 of the bin 50 when the bin is closed, rests on the rim 57.
  • the analysis device 3 further comprises at least one sensor 51, 59, 61.
  • the at least one sensor 51, 59, 61 is an electrical resistor.
  • the value of the electrical resistance (s) is measured to analyze whether the vessel contains liquids such as water. Indeed, if the value of the resistance is maximum, it will mean that the tank does not contain water. Conversely, it will mean that the tank contains water. Indeed, the different calculated values of the resistance will make it possible to establish the volume of water present in the tank. The higher the resistance values, the higher the volume of water will be.
  • the analysis device will then transmit the information to the communication module and which will then be transmitted to the reception module (not shown in the figure).
  • garbage collectors will be able to allocate a volume of water to each garbage bin, which will make it possible to adjust waste treatment costs by adding a supplement.
  • the tank 53 comprises at least one electrical resistance 51 configured to measure the water level in the tank 53.
  • the at least one electrical resistance 51 is included in the thickness of the tank 53.
  • Resistor 51 is a linear resistance.
  • the resistor 51 extends from the flange 57 of the tank to the bottom 55.
  • the resistor 51 extends to a height h of the bottom 55 of the tank. This makes it possible to avoid corrosion of the resistance (s).
  • the resistance can be circular.
  • a plurality of circular resistors 59 are included in the material of the vessel 53.
  • the resistor 59c is at a height h of the bottom 55 of the tank.
  • the / or the resistors 61 are positioned in a gauge 63 in the tank 53 of the trash.
  • the gauge 63 is inside the tank 53.
  • the Figure 5 schematically illustrates the measurement of the volume of a liquid in the tank 53.
  • the measurement of the potential V out depends on the level of the liquid in the tank, because the effective resistance changes with the height of the liquid in the tank.
  • the figure 6 represents a waste collection process.
  • the opening and closing detection sensor (s) will be able, once the container is open and then closed, to activate the analysis of the content of the container according to step (b).
  • the analysis of the contents of the container is divided into two parts.
  • the module 7 capable of transmitting and receiving signals to analyze the contents and / or the level of collection of the bin using electromagnetic waves, preferably optical and / or IR and / or audio and the other the biogas detector (s) 13 analyzing the biogas emission of the contents of the container, indicator of bad smells.
  • step (c) the module 7 sends information on the contents and / or the filling rate of the container, to the wireless communication module 9.
  • the detector or detectors 13 following the step (d) ) send the biogas emission analysis to the wireless communication module 9.
  • step (e) the wireless communication module 9 will transmit to the receiving module 11 signals increasingly closer depending on the filling rate indicating the urgency of collection.
  • the collection of the container must be organized either when the analysis device 3 indicates that the container is full or almost full, or when the analysis device 3 indicates a high rate.

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La présente invention concerne un élément d'un conteneur, en particulier d'une poubelle, comprenant un dispositif d'analyse, une poubelle comprenant au moins l'élément de la présente invention, un système de collecte de déchets comprenant ladite poubelle et un procédé de collecte de déchets utilisant une ou plusieurs poubelles de la présente invention. La présente invention concerne notamment un élément d'un conteneur avec les caractéristiques du préambule de la revendication 1. Un tel élément et un conteneur correspondant sont connus de la demande de brevet JP 08-057460 .The present invention relates to an element of a container, in particular a trash can, comprising an analysis device, a trash can comprising at least the element of the present invention, a waste collection system comprising said trash can and a method waste collection system using one or more bins of the present invention. The present invention relates in particular to an element of a container with the features of the preamble of claim 1. Such an element and a corresponding container are known from the patent application. JP 08-057460 .

La collecte de déchets représente un objectif important, celui de conserver la propreté d'une agglomération. Actuellement, l'optimisation des coûts de collecte est à la fois importante pour les consommateurs, les communes, les autorités locales, et pour l'industrie en général. Pour faciliter cette collecte et optimiser le travail des éboueurs, des éléments de signalisation installés sur les poubelles ont été mis en place afin d'éviter aux éboueurs d'avoir à ouvrir les poubelles pour savoir si elles sont pleines, entrainant ainsi un gain de temps.The collection of waste represents an important objective, that of preserving the cleanliness of an agglomeration. Currently, optimizing collection costs is important for consumers, municipalities, local authorities, and the industry at large. To facilitate this collection and optimize the work of garbage collectors, signposts installed on garbage cans have been put in place to prevent garbage collectors from having to open garbage cans to find out if they are full, thereby saving time. .

Par exemple, EP 2 388 210 A1 décrit un bac de collecte de déchets avec avertisseur de collecte. Le bac comprend un organe d'indication relié à la paroi du couvercle ou de la cuve.
Ainsi le producteur de déchets va pouvoir indiquer que le bac doit être collecté en plaçant l'organe d'indication en position d'indication ou en position de repos signifiant alors que la poubelle n'est pas pleine. L'éboueur n'a plus à descendre du camion pour vérifier le contenu de la poubelle. Cependant, le producteur de déchets ayant un rôle à jouer dans le processus de collecte, des questions de fiabilité peuvent se poser notamment en cas d'oublie du producteur de déchets.For example, EP 2 388 210 A1 describes a waste collection bin with a collection alarm. The tank comprises an indication member connected to the wall of the lid or the tank.
Thus the waste producer will be able to indicate that the tray must be collected by placing the indicating member in the indication position or in the rest position meaning while the bin is not full. The garbage man no longer has to get off the truck to check the contents of the trash. However, since the waste producer has a role to play in the collection process, questions of reliability can arise, particularly in the event of the waste generator's being forgotten.

C'est ainsi que d'autres poubelles ont été développées, celles-ci sont équipées de systèmes électroniques mesurant le niveau de remplissage de la poubelle. Le niveau de remplissage est ensuite communiqué à un ou plusieurs centres de collecte de déchets pour améliorer la planification des interventions sans demander de contribution au(x) producteur(s) de déchets. Cependant ces types de dispositif requièrent des sources d'énergie pour fonctionner, comme des batteries, par exemple, qui ont besoin d'être rechargées régulièrement du à leur fonctionnement en continu. De plus, ces nouvelles poubelles devront remplacer toutes les anciennes actuellement en service, entrainant ainsi une augmentation du coût de la maintenance pour les autorités locales et/ou les entreprises.This is how other bins have been developed, they are equipped with electronic systems measuring the level of filling of the trash. The fill level is then communicated to one or more waste collection centers to improve the planning of the interventions without asking for contribution from the waste producer (s). However, these types of devices require energy sources to operate, such as batteries, for example, which need to be recharged regularly due to their continuous operation. In addition, these new bins will have to replace all the old ones currently in service, thus increasing the cost of maintenance for local authorities and / or companies.

Ainsi, il existe un réel besoin d'améliorer ces moyens de contrôle et de gestion des déchets en réduisant les couts à la fois en énergie et pour la mise en place de ces systèmes.Thus, there is a real need to improve these means of control and waste management by reducing the costs both in energy and for the implementation of these systems.

De plus, il est connu que les poubelles ne contiennent pas seulement des déchets solides mais aussi des déchets liquides, comme des eaux usées. Cependant, ces déchets liquides requièrent des traitements spécifiques, traitement des eaux usées, représentant ainsi des couts supplémentaires pour les collectivités locales. Par conséquent, il existe aussi un besoin d'améliorer le contrôle et la gestion des déchets liquides, comme les eaux usées, dans les conteneurs. C'est pourquoi, l'objet de la présente invention est de fournir un élément de conteneur permettant d'analyser le volume de liquide, en particulier d'eau, dans un conteneur afin de pouvoir rééquilibrer les coûts en imposant le/ ou les utilisateurs.In addition, it is known that garbage cans do not only contain solid waste but also liquid waste, such as wastewater. However, this liquid waste requires specific treatment, wastewater treatment, thus representing additional costs for local communities. Therefore, there is also a need to improve the control and management of liquid waste, such as wastewater, in containers. Therefore, the object of the present invention is to provide a container element for analyzing the volume of liquid, in particular water, in a container in order to rebalance the costs by imposing the user or users .

L'objet de la présente invention est atteint par un élément d'un conteneur comprenant les caractéristiques techniques de la revendication 1.The object of the present invention is achieved by an element of a container comprising the technical features of claim 1.

Il peut être en outre préférable, selon n'importe quels des modes de réalisation qui précèdent ou qui suivent, que l'au moins un capteur comprenne au moins un accéléromètre fixé sur l'élément pour détecter l'ouverture et/ou la fermeture du conteneur. Ainsi une mesure fiable de l'ouverture et de fermeture peut être obtenue.It may furthermore be preferable, according to any one of the preceding or following embodiments, for the at least one sensor to comprise at least one accelerometer attached to the element for detecting the opening and / or closing of the sensor. container. Thus a reliable measurement of the opening and closing can be obtained.

Il peut être en outre préférable, selon n'importe quels des modes de réalisation qui précèdent ou qui suivent, que le dispositif d'analyse comprenne un module pour émettre et recevoir des signaux pour analyser le contenu et/ou le niveau de remplissage du conteneur. Ainsi la personne en charge du ramassage du ou des conteneurs n'aura pas besoin de s'approcher ni d'ouvrir le conteneur pour vérifier son contenu, ceci permettant de gagner du temps.It may further be preferable, in accordance with any of the preceding or following embodiments, for the analysis device to include a module for transmitting and receiving signals for analyzing the content and / or filling level of the container. . So the person in charge of the collection of the container or containers will not need to approach or open the container to check its contents, this saving time.

Il peut être en outre préférable, selon n'importe quels des modes de réalisation qui précèdent ou qui suivent, que les signaux soient des signaux d'onde électromagnétique en particulier optiques, et/ou IR et/ou audio pour analyser le contenu du conteneur. Ainsi une mesure fiable du contenu ou du niveau de remplissage peut être obtenue.It may further be preferable, according to any of the preceding or following embodiments, for the signals to be electromagnetic wave signals in particular optical, and / or IR and / or audio to analyze the contents of the container. Thus a reliable measurement of the content or level of filling can be obtained.

Il peut être en outre préférable, selon n'importe quels des modes de réalisation qui précèdent ou qui suivent, que le dispositif d'analyse comprend en outre un module de communication sans fil configuré pour envoyer une information sur le contenu et/ou l'état de remplissage du conteneur à un/ou des utilisateurs via un/ ou des réseaux sans fil, en particulier Bluetooth et/ou RFID et/ou RSSI et/ou Wi-Fi et/ou Wimax et/ou ZigBee et/ou SigFox.It may further be preferable, according to any of the preceding or following embodiments, for the analysis device to further comprise a wireless communication module configured to send information about the content and / or the state of filling of the container to a user or users via a wireless network or networks, in particular Bluetooth and / or RFID and / or RSSI and / or Wi-Fi and / or Wimax and / or ZigBee and / or SigFox networks.

Il peut être en outre préférable, selon n'importe quels des modes de réalisation qui précèdent ou qui suivent, que le module de communication sans fil utilise un système sans fil configuré pour envoyer des signaux de plus en plus rapprochés suivant le niveau de remplissage du conteneur. L'utilisateur sera régulièrement informé sur le niveau de remplissage et l'urgence concernant le ramassage indiqué. Ceci facilitera l'organisation du ramassage.It may further be preferable, according to any one of the preceding or following embodiments, for the wireless communication module to use a wireless system configured to send signals closer and closer to the fill level of the wireless. container. The user will be regularly informed about the level of filling and the urgency regarding the indicated pickup. This will facilitate the organization of the pickup.

Il peut être en outre préférable, selon n'importe quels des modes de réalisation qui précèdent ou qui suivent, que le dispositif d'analyse comprenne en outre au moins un détecteur de biogaz. Il devient possible de détecter la présence d'odeurs désagréables et un ramassage plus rapide du conteneur pourra être planifié.It may further be preferable, according to any of the preceding or following embodiments, for the analysis device to further comprise at least one biogas detector. It becomes possible to detect the presence of unpleasant odors and a faster collection of the container can be planned.

Il peut être en outre préférable, selon n'importe quels des modes de réalisation qui précèdent ou qui suivent, que l'élément comprenne en outre au moins un atténuateur pour absorber des chocs dus à l'ouverture et la fermeture du conteneur pour améliorer sa durée de vie.It may further be preferable, according to any of the preceding or following embodiments, for the element further to include at least one attenuator for absorbing shocks due to the opening and closing of the container to improve its lifetime.

Il peut être en outre préférable, selon n'importe quels des modes de réalisation qui précèdent ou qui suivent, que l'élément comprenne un dispositif de récupération d'énergie comprenant au moins un dispositif de production d'électricité photovoltaïque, thermoélectrique ou mécanique par vibration et que le dispositif d'analyse soit alimenté partiellement par de l'électricité produite par le dispositif de récupération d'énergie. Ainsi, le système peut devenir autonome en énergie.It may furthermore be preferable, according to any one of the preceding or following embodiments, for the element to comprise an energy recovery device comprising at least one photovoltaic, thermoelectric or mechanical electricity generating device. vibration and that the analysis device is partially powered by electricity produced by the energy recovery device. Thus, the system can become autonomous in energy.

Il peut être en outre préférable, selon n'importe quels des modes de réalisation qui précèdent ou qui suivent, que l'élément soit le couvercle du conteneur et/ou la cuve du conteneur. Ainsi, l'élément de la présente invention pourra être installé directement à la place d'un couvercle ou d'une cuve d'un conteneur quelconque, en particulier, une poubelle municipale, collective. De plus, cela permettrait d'utiliser les avantages de l'invention avec des poubelles déjà existantes et également de réduire le budget de remplacement des poubelles pour mettre en place un système de ramassage intelligent.It may further be preferable, according to any of the preceding or following embodiments, for the element to be the container lid and / or the container vessel. Thus, the element of the present invention can be installed directly in place of a lid or a tank of any container, in particular, a municipal bin, collective. In addition, this would make it possible to use the advantages of the invention with bins already existing and also reduce the budget for replacing bins to set up a smart pickup system.

En effet, le dispositif d'analyse pourra transmettre par le module communication les informations concernant le niveau d'eau dans la/ou les poubelles à un/ou des utilisateurs, par exemple aux collectivités locales. Ce qui peut être intéressant pour les collectivités locales, car le traitement de l'eau dans les poubelles engendre des frais de gestion des déchets supplémentaires. Grâce à ce dispositif, les coûts pour les collectivités pourront diminuer notamment en faisant payer à/ou aux utilisateurs un supplément lorsque l'analyse du contenu de la poubelle montre la présence d'eau.Indeed, the analysis device can transmit through the communication module information about the water level in the trash or bins to a user or users, for example local authorities. This may be of interest to local authorities as the treatment of water in the garbage cans generates additional waste management costs. Thanks to this device, the costs for the communities will be able to decrease notably by making pay / / to the users a supplement when the analysis of the contents of the bin shows the presence of water.

La présente invention se rapporte, en outre, à une poubelle comprenant au moins un élément selon n'importe quels des modes de réalisation qui précèdent ou qui suivent.The present invention further relates to a garbage bin comprising at least one element according to any one of the preceding or following embodiments.

De plus, la présente invention se rapporte à un système de collecte de déchets comprenant une ou plusieurs poubelles selon un mode de réalisation de la présente invention et un module de réception pour recevoir un ou plusieurs paramètres concernant le contenu de la ou des poubelles.In addition, the present invention relates to a waste collection system comprising one or more bins according to an embodiment of the present invention and a receiving module for receiving one or more parameters relating to the contents of the trash or bins.

Il peut être en outre préférable, selon n'importe quels modes de réalisation qui précèdent ou qui suivent, que le module de communication sans fil d'une poubelle puisse communiquer avec un ou plusieurs autres modules de communication sans fil d'une ou plusieurs autres poubelles avoisinantes en utilisant un ou des réseaux sans fil. Ainsi, l'information de chacun des ces modules de communication sans fil peut être centralisée seulement sur un des modules de communication sans fil. Ceci permet alors d'utiliser un seul des modules de communication sans fil pour transmettre le niveau de remplissage et/ ou la présence d'odeurs désagréables à un ou plusieurs modules de réception. De cette manière, la consommation d'énergie est optimisée.It may further be preferable, in accordance with any of the foregoing or following embodiments, for the trash wireless communication module to communicate with one or more other wireless communication modules of one or more other neighboring garbage cans using one or more wireless networks. Thus, the information of each of these wireless communication modules can be centralized only on one of the wireless communication modules. This then makes it possible to use only one of the wireless communication modules to transmit the level of filling and / or the presence of unpleasant odors to one or more receiving modules. In this way, energy consumption is optimized.

Un procédé de collecte de déchets utilisant une ou plusieurs poubelles selon n'importe quels des modes de réalisation qui précèdent ou qui suivent comprendrait les étapes de :

  1. (a) détection de l'ouverture et de la fermeture de la poubelle ;
  2. (b) activation d'un dispositif d'analyse comprenant un module pour émettre et recevoir des signaux permettant d'analyser le contenu et/ou le niveau de ramassage de la poubelle
et/ ou un ou plusieurs détecteurs de biogaz.A waste collection method using one or more bins according to any one of the preceding or following embodiments would comprise the steps of:
  1. (a) detecting the opening and closing of the trash;
  2. (b) activating an analysis device comprising a module for transmitting and receiving signals for analyzing the contents and / or the level of collection of the bin
and / or one or more biogas detectors.

Avec ces informations les tournées de ramassage peuvent être optimisées.With this information the pickup tours can be optimized.

De préférence, le procédé de collecte de déchets comprend en outre l'étape :

  • (c) d'envoie des résultats de l'analyse de l'étape b) par un module de communication sans fil indiquant le contenu et/ou l'état de remplissage de la poubelle.
Preferably, the waste collection process further comprises the step of:
  • (c) sending the results of the analysis of step b) by a wireless communication module indicating the contents and / or the filling state of the trash.

Le service de ramassage connait ainsi à distance le niveau de remplissage pour mieux organiser les tournées de ramassage.The pickup service knows from a distance the level of filling to better organize the rounds of pickup.

De préférence l'étape c) peut prévoir l'envoie du signal de remplissage de plus en plus rapproché en fonction du niveau de remplissage. Ceci dont une indication à l'utilisateur sur l'urgence du ramassage.Preferably step c) can provide for the filling signal to be sent closer and closer as a function of the level of filling. This includes an indication to the user about the urgency of the pick-up.

Il peut être en outre préférable que le procédé de collecte de déchets comprenne en outre l'étape :

  • (d) d'envoie des résultats par un module de communication sans fil indiquant de collecter la poubelle quand le détecteur de biogaz se déclenche.
It may further be preferred that the waste collection process further comprises the step of:
  • (d) sends results by a wireless communication module indicating to collect the trash when the biogas detector is triggered.

Ainsi, la présence de mauvaises odeurs peut être détecté et même si la poubelle n'est que partiellement pleine, le ramassage de la poubelle peut être fait.Thus, the presence of unpleasant odors can be detected and even if the bin is only partially full, the collection of the bin can be done.

La présente invention sera décrite plus en détails, à titre d'exemples ci-après, à l'aide des modes de réalisation avantageux faisant référence aux figures.The present invention will be described in more detail, by way of example hereinafter, using the advantageous embodiments referring to the figures.

En outre, les éléments identiques à chacune des figures sont mentionnés avec des signes de référence identiques.

  • Fig. 1 représente un élément de conteneur.
  • Fig. 2 représente schématiquement un mode communication selon un mode de réalisation de la présente invention.
  • Fig. 3 représente une poubelle avec un capteur configuré pour détecter l'ouverture et/ou la fermeture du conteneur.
  • Fig. 4 (4a, 4b, 4c) représente schématiquement une cuve d'une poubelle selon un mode de réalisation de la présente invention. Fig. 5 représente schématiquement la mesure du volume d'un liquide selon la présente invention.
  • Fig. 6 représente un procédé de collecte de déchets.
In addition, the elements identical to each of the figures are mentioned with identical reference signs.
  • Fig. 1 represents a container element.
  • Fig. 2 schematically represents a communication mode according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Fig. 3 represents a bin with a sensor configured to detect the opening and / or closing of the container.
  • Fig. 4 (4a, 4b, 4c) schematically represents a bin of a bin according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 5 schematically represents the measurement of the volume of a liquid according to the present invention.
  • Fig. 6 represents a waste collection process.

La figure 1 montre schématiquement un élément selon un premier mode de réalisation d'un élément d'un conteneur.The figure 1 schematically shows an element according to a first embodiment of an element of a container.

L'élément 1 sur la figure représente un couvercle de conteneur, mais il pourrait aussi être une cuve de conteneur selon un autre mode de réalisation ou un module à intégrer dans le couvercle ou la cuve. L'élément 1 comprend un dispositif d'analyse 3. Ce dispositif d'analyse 3 est relié à un ou plusieurs capteurs 5 configurés de façon à détecter l'ouverture et la fermeture d'un conteneur, non représenté sur la figure. Le capteur 5 peut être un accéléromètre fixé sur l'élément et/ou des capteurs de lumière.The element 1 in the figure represents a container lid, but it could also be a container tank according to another embodiment or a module to be integrated in the lid or the tank. Element 1 comprises an analysis device 3. This analyzing device 3 is connected to one or more sensors 5 configured to detect the opening and closing of a container, not shown in the figure. The sensor 5 may be an accelerometer attached to the element and / or light sensors.

Une fois, que le ou les capteurs 5 ont détecté que le conteneur est fermé, le dispositif d'analyse 3, qui est en mode de veille, va se déclencher pour l'analyse du contenu et/ou du niveau de remplissage du conteneur. Dans la suite le conteneur est une poubelle.Once the sensor (s) 5 have detected that the container is closed, the analysis device 3, which is in standby mode, will be triggered for the analysis of the contents and / or filling level of the container. In the following the container is a trash.

Le dispositif d'analyse 3 comprend pour l'analyse un module 7 capable d'émettre et de recevoir des signaux d'ondes électromagnétiques en particulier optiques, et/ou IR et/ou audio. Le module 7 est en outre relié à un module de communication sans fil 9 configuré pour transmettre l'état de remplissage et/ou du contenu du conteneur. Le dispositif d'analyse 3 peut en plus comprendre un détecteur de biogaz 13 configuré pour détecter la présence de mauvaises odeurs.The analysis device 3 comprises for analysis a module 7 capable of transmitting and receiving signals of electromagnetic waves, in particular optical, and / or IR and / or audio waves. The module 7 is further connected to a wireless communication module 9 configured to transmit the state of filling and / or the contents of the container. The analysis device 3 may further comprise a biogas detector 13 configured to detect the presence of unpleasant odors.

La figure 2 représente schématiquement un mode communication entre l'élément 1 et un module de réception 11. La communication se fait entre le dispositif d'analyse 3 de l'élément 1 et le module de réception 11.The figure 2 schematically represents a communication mode between the element 1 and a reception module 11. The communication is between the analysis device 3 of the element 1 and the reception module 11.

Le ou les capteurs 5 sont configurés pour détecter quand le conteneur (non illustré) a été ouvert et fermé, indiquant qu'un utilisateur a déposé des déchets dans le conteneur. Un signal d'activation est ensuite envoyé au dispositif d'analyse 3. Ainsi les modules 7 et 13 vont analyser le contenu et/ou le niveau de remplissage du conteneur et/ou la présence de mauvaises odeurs. Une fois l'analyse terminée, les modules 7 et 13 vont envoyer les résultats de leur analyse au module de communication sans fil 9. Selon un autre mode de réalisation le dispositif d'analyse 3 envoie les signaux directement au module de communication sans fil 9 pour que l'analyse soit faite à distance.The sensor (s) 5 are configured to detect when the container (not shown) has been opened and closed, indicating that a user has deposited waste into the container. An activation signal is then sent to the analysis device 3. Thus the modules 7 and 13 will analyze the contents and / or the level of filling of the container and / or the presence of bad odors. Once the analysis is complete, the modules 7 and 13 will send the results of their analysis to the wireless communication module 9. According to another embodiment, the analysis device 3 sends the signals directly to the wireless communication module 9 for the analysis to be done remotely.

Selon un mode de réalisation de la présente invention, le module de communication sans fil 9 transmet ses données par Bluetooth et/ou RFID et/ou RSSI et/ou Wi-Fi et/ou Wimax et/ou ZigBee et/ou SigFox.According to one embodiment of the present invention, the wireless communication module 9 transmits its data by Bluetooth and / or RFID and / or RSSI and / or Wi-Fi and / or Wimax and / or ZigBee and / or SigFox.

Le module de réception 11 peut être inclus dans un camion de collecte de conteneurs, ou dans un centre de collecte pouvant ainsi gérer le taux de remplissage et/ou l'émission biogaz d'un ou plusieurs conteneurs à la fois.The receiving module 11 can be included in a container collection truck, or in a collection center can thus manage the filling rate and / or the biogas emission of one or more containers at a time.

Selon une variante de l'invention, le module de communication sans fil 9 peut être configuré pour envoyer des signaux de plus en plus rapprochés au module de réception 11 en fonction du remplissage du conteneur. Les signaux de plus en plus rapprochés illustrent que le conteneur se remplit de plus en plus. Ainsi les services de ramassage peuvent optimiser les tournées de ramassage.According to a variant of the invention, the wireless communication module 9 can be configured to send signals closer and closer to the receiving module 11 depending on the filling of the container. The increasingly closer signals illustrate that the container is filling more and more. So pickup services can optimize pickup routes.

La figure 3 représente schématiquement une poubelle 15 selon une mode de réalisation de la présente invention comprenant un élément 1 tel que décrit dans les figures 1 et 2 et une cuve 17. L'élément 1 peut être inclus dans le couvercle de la poubelle 15, il peut selon un autre mode de réalisation être inclus dans la cuve de la poubelle.The figure 3 schematically represents a trash can 15 according to an embodiment of the present invention comprising an element 1 as described in Figures 1 and 2 and a tank 17. The element 1 can be included in the lid of the bin 15, it can according to another embodiment be included in the tank of the trash.

Le couvercle de la poubelle 15 avec son élément 1 est fixé sur la cuve 17 par un de ses cotés avec des gonds 19. Selon un autre mode, le couvercle 15 peut coulisser vers le haut pour l'ouverture et le bas pour la fermeture de la poubelle.The lid of the bin 15 with its element 1 is fixed on the tank 17 by one of its sides with hinges 19. According to another mode, the lid 15 can slide upwards for the opening and the bottom for the closing of the bin.

Comme décrit plus haut, le dispositif d'analyse 3 ne fonctionne une fois que l'élément 1 a été ouvert et ensuite fermé. Pour alimenter les différents parts, le dispositif d'analyse 3 et les capteurs 5 sont alimentés en électricité par une source d'énergie 21, comme des batteries.As described above, the analysis device 3 only functions once the element 1 has been opened and then closed. To supply the different parts, the analysis device 3 and the sensors 5 are supplied with electricity by a power source 21, such as batteries.

La source d'énergie 21 comprend, selon une variante, un dispositif de récupération d'énergie 23 alimentant partiellement le dispositif d'analyse 3. La source d'énergie 21 peut en outre comprendre une batterie 25 de secours.The power source 21 comprises, alternatively, a power recovery device 23 partially feeding the analyzing device 3. The power source 21 may further comprise a backup battery.

Le dispositif de récupération d'énergie 23 comprend un dispositif de production d'électricité à partir un ou plusieurs éléments photovoltaïques 27 et/ou de capteurs thermoélectriques 29 et/ou de capteurs de vibration 31.The energy recovery device 23 comprises a device for generating electricity from one or more photovoltaic elements 27 and / or thermoelectric sensors 29 and / or vibration sensors 31.

Selon une variante, pour assurer la protection du matériel au sein de l'élément 1, des atténuateurs de chocs 33 sont placés sur l'élément 1 de la poubelle 15.According to a variant, to ensure the protection of the material within the element 1, shock attenuators 33 are placed on the element 1 of the bin 15.

La Figure 4 (4a, 4b et 4c) représente schématiquement une cuve d'une poubelle 50 selon un mode de réalisation de la présente invention et comprenant les références numériques correspondant aux éléments tels que décrits dans les figures précédentes 1 à 3.The Figure 4 ( 4a , 4b and 4c ) schematically represents a tank of a trash can 50 according to an embodiment of the present invention and comprising the numerical references corresponding to the elements as described in the preceding figures 1 to 3.

La cuve 53 de la poubelle 50 comprend un fond 55 et un rebord 57. Le couvercle 27 de la poubelle 50, lorsque la poubelle est fermée, repose sur le rebord 57.The tank 53 of the bin 50 comprises a bottom 55 and a rim 57. The lid 27 of the bin 50, when the bin is closed, rests on the rim 57.

Le dispositif d'analyse 3 comprend en outre au moins un capteur 51, 59, 61. L'au moins un capteur 51, 59, 61 est une résistance électrique. La valeur de la/ou des résistances électriques est mesurée afin d'analyser si la cuve contient des liquides comme l'eau. En effet, si la valeur de la résistance est maximale, cela signifiera que la cuve ne contient pas d'eau. A l'inverse, cela signifiera que la cuve contient de l'eau. En effet, les différentes valeurs calculées de la résistance permettront d'établir le volume d'eau présent dans la cuve. Plus les valeurs de la résistance vont décroitre plus le volume d'eau sera élevé. Le dispositif d'analyse transmettra alors les informations au module de communication et qui seront ensuite transmises au module de réception (non représenté sur la figure). Ainsi, lors de la collecte des poubelles, les éboueurs pourront attribuer à chaque poubelle un volume d'eau ce qui permettra d'ajuster les frais de traitement de déchets en ajoutant un supplément. Plus la poubelle contiendra de liquide, plus les frais de traitement des déchets seront élevés pour l'utilisateur.The analysis device 3 further comprises at least one sensor 51, 59, 61. The at least one sensor 51, 59, 61 is an electrical resistor. The value of the electrical resistance (s) is measured to analyze whether the vessel contains liquids such as water. Indeed, if the value of the resistance is maximum, it will mean that the tank does not contain water. Conversely, it will mean that the tank contains water. Indeed, the different calculated values of the resistance will make it possible to establish the volume of water present in the tank. The higher the resistance values, the higher the volume of water will be. The analysis device will then transmit the information to the communication module and which will then be transmitted to the reception module (not shown in the figure). Thus, during the collection of garbage cans, garbage collectors will be able to allocate a volume of water to each garbage bin, which will make it possible to adjust waste treatment costs by adding a supplement. The more liquid in the trash bin, the higher the cost of waste treatment for the user.

Selon la Fig. 4a, la cuve 53 comprend au moins une résistance électrique 51 configurée pour mesurer le niveau d'eau dans la cuve 53. L'au moins une résistance électrique 51 est incluse dans l'épaisseur de la cuve 53. De préférence, coulée dans le matériau de la cuve. La résistance 51 est une résistance linéique. La résistance 51 s'étend du rebord 57 de la cuve jusqu'au fond 55. De préférence, la résistance 51 s'étend jusqu'à une hauteur h du fond 55 de la cuve. Cela permet d'éviter la corrosion de la/ou des résistances.According to Fig. 4a , the tank 53 comprises at least one electrical resistance 51 configured to measure the water level in the tank 53. The at least one electrical resistance 51 is included in the thickness of the tank 53. Preferably, poured into the material of the tank. Resistor 51 is a linear resistance. The resistor 51 extends from the flange 57 of the tank to the bottom 55. Preferably, the resistor 51 extends to a height h of the bottom 55 of the tank. This makes it possible to avoid corrosion of the resistance (s).

Selon la Fig. 4b, la/ou les résistances peuvent être circulaires. Plusieurs résistances 59 circulaires sont incluses dans le matériau de la cuve 53. Par exemple, une première résistance 59a au niveau du rebord 55, une deuxième résistance 59b au ¾ de la cuve, ou au milieu de la cuve (non représenté), et une troisième résistance 59c au niveau du fond 55 de la cuve 53. De préférence, la résistance 59c est à une hauteur h du fond 55 de la cuve.According to Fig. 4b the resistance can be circular. A plurality of circular resistors 59 are included in the material of the vessel 53. For example, a first resistor 59a at the rim 55, a second resistor 59b at ¾ of the vessel, or in the middle of the vessel (not shown), and a third resistor 59c at the bottom 55 of the tank 53. Preferably, the resistor 59c is at a height h of the bottom 55 of the tank.

Enfin, selon le mode de réalisation de la Fig. 4c, la ou/les résistances 61 sont positionnées dans une jauge 63 dans la cuve 53 de la poubelle. La jauge 63 est à l'intérieur de la cuve 53.Finally, according to the embodiment of the Fig. 4c , or the / or the resistors 61 are positioned in a gauge 63 in the tank 53 of the trash. The gauge 63 is inside the tank 53.

La Figure 5 illustre schématiquement la mesure du volume d'un liquide dans la cuve 53. La mesure du potentiel Vout de dépend du niveau du liquide dans la cuve, car la résistance effective change avec la hauteur du liquide dans la cuve.The Figure 5 schematically illustrates the measurement of the volume of a liquid in the tank 53. The measurement of the potential V out depends on the level of the liquid in the tank, because the effective resistance changes with the height of the liquid in the tank.

La figure 6 représente un procédé de collecte de déchets. Dans une première étape (a), le ou les capteurs de détection d'ouverture et de fermeture vont pouvoir, une fois le conteneur ouvert et ensuite fermé, activer l'analyse du contenu du conteneur selon l'étape (b).The figure 6 represents a waste collection process. In a first step (a), the opening and closing detection sensor (s) will be able, once the container is open and then closed, to activate the analysis of the content of the container according to step (b).

L'analyse du contenu du conteneur se divise en deux parties. D'un coté avec le module 7 capable d'émettre et recevoir des signaux pour analyser le contenu et/ou le niveau de ramassage de la poubelle utilisant des ondes électromagnétiques, de préférence optiques et/ou IR et/ou audio et de l'autre le ou les détecteurs biogaz 13 analysant l'émission de biogaz du contenu du conteneur, indicateur de mauvaise odeurs.The analysis of the contents of the container is divided into two parts. On one side with the module 7 capable of transmitting and receiving signals to analyze the contents and / or the level of collection of the bin using electromagnetic waves, preferably optical and / or IR and / or audio and the other the biogas detector (s) 13 analyzing the biogas emission of the contents of the container, indicator of bad smells.

Puis, dans l'étape (c) le module 7 envoie une information sur le contenu et/ou le taux de remplissage du conteneur, au module de communication sans fil 9. De même, le ou les détecteurs 13 suivant l'étape (d) envoient l'analyse d'émission biogaz, au module de communication sans fil 9.Then, in step (c) the module 7 sends information on the contents and / or the filling rate of the container, to the wireless communication module 9. Similarly, the detector or detectors 13 following the step (d) ) send the biogas emission analysis to the wireless communication module 9.

Enfin, suivant l'étape (e) le module de communication sans fil 9 transmettra au module de réception 11 des signaux de plus en plus rapprochés en fonction du taux de remplissage indiquant l'urgence du ramassage.Finally, according to step (e) the wireless communication module 9 will transmit to the receiving module 11 signals increasingly closer depending on the filling rate indicating the urgency of collection.

La collecte du conteneur doit être organisé soit lorsque le dispositif d'analyse 3 indique que le conteneur est plein ou presque plein, soit lorsque le dispositif d'analyse 3 indique un taux élevéThe collection of the container must be organized either when the analysis device 3 indicates that the container is full or almost full, or when the analysis device 3 indicates a high rate.

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  1. Element of a container, in particular of a waste container, comprising at least one tub (53), an analysis device (3) which further comprises at least one sensor (51, 59, 63) configured for measuring the volume of a liquid in the tub (53) of the container, said sensor being in particular an electronic component such as an electrical resistor,
    characterized in that
    the at least one sensor (51, 59, 61) is a linear resistor and/or a peripheral resistor, namely a resistor disposed so as to surround the interior of the tub, wherein the linear resistor extends from the border at the bottom of the tub (53) towards the top of the tub and/or several peripheral resistors are disposed in a parallel manner in the tub (53).
  2. Element according to claim 1, wherein the at least one sensor (51, 59, 61) is included in the tub (53) of the container.
  3. Element according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising at least one sensor (5) configured for detecting the opening and/or closing of the container.
  4. Element according to claim 3, characterized in that the at least one opening and/or closing sensor (5) comprises at least one accelerometer fixed on the element for detecting the opening and/or closing of the container.
  5. Element according to any one of claims 3 or 4, characterized in that the analysis device (3) comprises a module (7) for transmitting and receiving signals for analyzing the content and/or the filling level of the container.
  6. Element according to claim 5, characterized in that the signals are electromagnetic wave signals, in particular optical, and/or IR and/or audio signals for analyzing the content of the container.
  7. Element according to claims 3 to 6, characterized in that the analysis device (3) further comprises a wireless communication module (9) configured for sending an information on the content and/or a filling state of the container to one or more users via one or more wireless networks, in particular Bluetooth and/or RFID and/or RSSI and/or Wi-Fi and/or Wimax and/or ZigBee and/or SigFox.
  8. Element according to claim 7, characterized in that the wireless communication module (9) uses a wireless system configured for sending signals closer and closer depending on the filling level of the container to one or more users.
  9. Element according to any one of claims 3 to 8, characterized in that the analysis device further comprises at least one biogas detector.
  10. Element according to any one of claims 3 to 9, characterized in that it further comprises at least one attenuator (33) for absorbing shocks due to the opening and closing of the container.
  11. Element according to claims 3 to 10, characterized in that the element comprises an energy harvesting device (23) comprising at least one device for producing photovoltaic, thermoelectric or mechanical electricity by vibration and in that the analysis device (3) is partially supplied with electricity generated by the energy harvesting device (23).
  12. Element of a container according to any one of claims 3 to 11, characterized in that the element also comprises the lid of the container.
  13. Waste container comprising at least one element according to claims 1 to 12.
  14. Waste collection system comprising one or more waste containers (15) according to claim 13 and a receiving module (11) for receiving one or more parameters relating to the content of the one or more waste containers.
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