EP3095734A1 - Device for the disposal of chewing gum - Google Patents

Abstract

A used chewing gum disposal apparatus (100) comprising a body (110) having means (111) disposed on the front side adapted to receive chewing gum; and a container (120) for storage, storage, collection and / or storage of chewing gum; wherein the container (120) arranged below the device (111), designed projecting forward and at least partially open at the top; and the device (111) is provided, at least on its front side, with a layer of such nature that the chewing gum at least temporarily adheres.

Description

The invention relates to a device for disposing of used chewing gum comprising a body with a device arranged on the front, which is suitable for receiving chewing gum, and a container for storage, storage, collection and / or storage of chewing gum.

Chewing gum is very popular in Germany, especially as chewing gum tastes good and provides fresh breath. So it is not surprising that every German citizen consumes almost 100 strips of gum per year.

However, commercial chewing gum is not biodegradable and presents a major problem in the case of careless disposal for many municipalities and also cleaners. If a gum is simply thrown away, it usually remains on the street, clothes, shoes and the like. glue. For example, up to 80 spit-out chewing gum sticks on one square meter of street, for which Germany's municipalities spend around 900 million euros a year. So it is not surprising that in more and more cities fines for the spitting out of a chewing gum are imposed.

To address the problem of careless and / or incorrect disposal of chewing gum, there are some solutions proposed by the state of the art.

For example, in his diploma thesis (ISBN 978-3-941846-01-2), Marcus Sonntag proposes various attention-creating communication concepts for chewing gum-afflicted communities, such as a poster or a campaign for the road surface. A disadvantage of such communication concepts, however, is that the chewing gum consumers are only required to reconsider the disposal and / or perform correctly. However, a concrete device for disposing of unneeded chewing gum is not provided.

Devices for the disposal of chewing gum are already known from the prior art, such as the special gum catcher Gum Catcher. The Gum Catcher is easily attached to a wall and / or post due to its compact size. The disadvantage, however, is that this can be easily overlooked due to its compact size and adapted for the disposal of chewing gum, so that chewing gum nevertheless be disposed of improperly.

There is therefore a great need for a device for disposing of chewing gum, which can be attached over a large area, for example to and / or in front of a wall. In addition, the device should encourage consumers to dispose chewing gum no longer on the ground, but just in and / or on this device.

The object of the invention is therefore to provide a device for the disposal of chewing gum, so as to overcome the above-mentioned difficulties. Such a device therefore offers the advantage that a new contamination by chewing gum is reliably avoided, so that drastically reduce the costs for cleaning and / or removal.

This object is achieved by the device for disposing of chewing gum with the features of the independent claim, in particular by the fact that the container is arranged below the device, designed projecting forward and at least partially open at the top; and the device is provided, at least at the front, with a layer of such nature that the chewing gum at least temporarily adheres.

It is proposed a device for disposing of chewing gum, comprising a body with a device arranged on the front side and a container for storage, storage, collection and / or storage of chewing gum.

The term "device for disposing of used chewing gum" is understood to mean an apparatus that is set up so that a chewing gum that is no longer required is glued and / or picked up on a device arranged on the front side of a carcass. For this purpose, the device in the most general case on a body and a container.

The term "body" refers to the side or the composite sides, the bottom and the top of the device, which is completely and / or partially closed. A closed body has the advantage that in the interior no chewing gum or other garbage can get and / or disposed of in this way.

In particular, in the disposal of chewing gum, it is important that the body is made of a stable, weather-resistant, adhesion-reduced, fire-retardant and / or non-combustible material. In this regard, for example, a metallic material, a plastic or a mixture thereof is conceivable. In addition, it is conceivable that the surface of the body is coated with a layer to positively influence its surface properties.

For the realization of the invention, the geometric shape of the basic shape of the body is of secondary importance. The body of the device can also have any size, width and height. The body preferably has a height, width and depth adapted to the place of use and / or the target group.

To ensure the disposal of chewing gum, the body has a front-side device which is suitable for receiving used chewing gum. Such a device is understood as any means which can be pasted with a used chewing gum or on which a chewing gum is adhered. For this purpose, the device is to the front, ie provided in the direction away from the body with a layer which is of the desired nature and which consequently allows a used chewing gum to at least temporarily stick. It is therefore necessary for the chewing gum to adhere to this layer. It is in the context of the invention in principle free when the chewing gum permanently, ie indefinitely adhering to the layer, or even that the chewing gum adheres only a limited time to thereafter ie after a certain time, for example in a drying process of sufficient duration to fall off the layer again and then get into the container to be absorbed there. such Cases are described by the feature "at least temporarily" from claim 1.

The material and the nature of the layer are basically arbitrary, provided that the conditions imposed in functional terms, namely that at least the temporary adherence of used chewing gum to the layer, is met.

In the context of the invention it has been recognized as essential that the device is securely fastened on the front of the body. In this way, the device is protected against improper use, unwanted stealing and / or vandalism.

By the term "container" is meant an article, such as a container or vessel, having in its interior a volume for storage, storage, collection and / or storage. Preferably, the container is used for storage, storage, collection and / or storage of chewing gum, in particular no longer required chewing gum. In particular, this object serves the purpose of preserving its contents, i. to separate the chewing gum from its environment in order to dispose of it easily, quickly and / or easily.

In the context of the invention, it is important that the container is open at the top. Depending on the location and / or purpose, it is conceivable that the wall of the container is partially or completely closed and / or broken.

It has been recognized as essential to the invention that the container is arranged below the device and configured projecting forward. Only in this way it is ensured that a chewing gum falling off and / or falling off the device is collected in the container and thus stored, stored, collected and / or stored therein.

In addition, it proves to be advantageous if the container is made of a stable, weather-resistant, adhesion-reduced, fire-retardant and / or non-combustible material. In this regard, for example, a metallic material, a plastic or a mixture thereof is conceivable. In addition, it is conceivable that the inner surface of the container is coated with a layer to positively influence its surface properties.

A "target group" is understood to mean a particular group and / or set of users that are linked by certain features, characteristics, and / or behaviors. The target group can be any type of group, including consumers, adults and children or adolescents.

It is understood that the definitions and embodiments of the above terms apply to all aspects described below in this specification, unless otherwise specified. Advantageous developments of the invention, which can be implemented individually or in combination, are shown in the subclaims.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the device is oriented substantially vertically, so that the device can be operated independently of size of all users. In addition, it is advantageously achieved in this way that the container remains relatively small compared to the device. As a result, not only manufacturing costs, but also operating costs are saved.

In one embodiment of the invention, the device has a base on the underside, so that it is free-standing. A free-standing device has proven to be particularly advantageous, it being important that the device is stable and without additional protection against tipping. Alternatively, the device may also be secured with a fuse, for example on a wall. By means of the free-standing device which can be used for the disposal of chewing gum surface is increased, especially since the device as a kind of "island" individually and / or in combination with other devices on a footprint can be set up.

A "base" is understood to mean a device arranged on the underside of the device as a support in order to provide it with sufficient stability. For example, the device has a stand, which is arranged centrally of the device and / or extends over the entire width thereof. Alternatively, it is also conceivable that the device has two feet located at the outer, opposite ends of the insert. In the context of the invention, of course, three, four or more feet are feasible.

The stand preferably consists of a stable, weather-resistant, adhesion-reduced, fire-retardant and / or non-combustible material, such as the body and / or the container of the device.

The device is when used as intended on a footprint, such as a floor covering, in particular a hard surface, a textile, elastic and / or mineral flooring, and / or the ground.

In an alternative development, the device is permanently anchored in a wall. This not only offers the advantage that the device is securely protected against theft, vandalism and / or tipping over. In addition, their spatial depth is reduced. Moreover, it is also possible to adapt the device to the color design located on site.

Within the scope of the invention, an arbitrary anchoring of the device in and / or on a wall is conceivable.

In a further embodiment, the device is a paper, a film and / or a textile fabric, wherein a composite of similar materials is included. Such a device is particularly well suited to be stuck with a no longer required chewing gum.

Alternatively, the device is interchangeable, interchangeable and / or self-cleaning to continually dispose of To ensure chewing gum. For example, it is possible to store the paper, the film and / or the textile fabric as a web on a rotatable roll in order to provide an unused web by simply further turning. Alternatively, it is also possible that the device is constructed of several layers, so that a new unused layer is made available by tearing off the uppermost layer. In addition, it is conceivable that the device is self-cleaning in that a dried chewing gum loses its adhesion to the layer and falls into the container.

In a further development, the container is exchangeable and / or removable from the device. This greatly facilitates the emptying of the container, as this is easily replaced with a new container and / or easily and easily removed from the device and after emptying it is fed again. Alternatively, the container may be provided with a suitable lining and / or liquid to facilitate emptying.

Alternatively, preferably, the inner surface of the container to a non-stick coating, which also facilitates the emptying of this by the chewing gum and / or difficult to adhere to it and can be easily removed from the disposal during disposal.

Further details, features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description of the preferred embodiment in conjunction with the subclaims. In this case, the respective features can be implemented on their own or in combination with one another. The invention is not limited to the embodiment. The embodiment is shown schematically in the figure. The same reference numerals in the individual figures designate the same or functionally identical or with respect to their function corresponding elements.

• Figur 1 die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung in perspektivischer Darstellung.

In detail shows:

• FIG. 1 the device according to the invention in a perspective view.

In the FIG. 1 1 shows an embodiment of a device according to the invention for disposing of chewing gum (100), which has a body (110) with a device (111) arranged on the front for receiving a no longer required chewing gum and a container (120) for storage, storage, collection and / or or storage of chewing gum.

The body (110) is substantially vertically aligned and completely closed. This prevents a chewing gum or other garbage from entering its interior and being disposed of in this way. Due to the vertical orientation of the body (110), the device (100) is equally user-friendly and usable regardless of body size. In addition, the container (120) remains relatively small compared to the device (111), whereby manufacturing and operating costs are saved.

At the front, the body (110) has a device (111) for receiving chewing gum, such as a paper, a foil, a textile fabric and / or a composite of similar materials. The device (111) can be pasted with a chewing gum or a chewing gum can be attached thereto.

The container (120), which is open at the top, is arranged below the device (111) and is designed projecting forward. Only in this way it is ensured that a chewing gum falling off and / or falling down from the device (111) is collected in the container (120) and thus stored, stored, collected and / or stored therein.

As in FIG. 1 can be clearly seen, the device (100) on the underside of a stand (101), so that it is free-standing.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

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Device for discarding chewing gum

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stand

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corpus

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Facility

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container

Claims (8)

A device for disposing of used chewing gum (100), comprising - A body (110) with a front side arranged device (111) which is suitable for receiving chewing gum; and - a container (120) for the storage, storage, collection and / or storage of chewing gum; characterized in that - The container (120) below the device (111) arranged projecting forward and at least partially open at the top; and - The device (111) is provided at least on its front with a layer which is such that the chewing gum at least temporarily adhered. Device (100) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the device (100) is oriented substantially vertically. Device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the device (100) on the underside of a stand (101). Device (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the device (100) is permanently anchored in a wall. Device (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the device (111) is a paper, a film and / or a textile fabric. Device (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the device (111) is exchangeable, exchangeable and / or self-cleaning. Device (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the container (120) is replaceable and / or removable from the device. Device (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the inner surface of the container (120) has a non-stick coating.

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