EP3248910A1 - Sensor device for detecting refuse receptacles coupled on a tipping device of a refuse collection vehicle - Google Patents

Sensor device for detecting refuse receptacles coupled on a tipping device of a refuse collection vehicle Download PDF

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EP3248910A1
EP3248910A1 EP17170088.3A EP17170088A EP3248910A1 EP 3248910 A1 EP3248910 A1 EP 3248910A1 EP 17170088 A EP17170088 A EP 17170088A EP 3248910 A1 EP3248910 A1 EP 3248910A1
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Johannes F. Kirchhoff
Ulrich Helfmeier
Frank Stephan
Wilfried Szittnick
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  • the invention relates to a sensor device for detecting waste containers coupled to a bed of a refuse collection vehicle, having a plurality of levers, each associated with a spring element, each having at least one contact switch therein or thereto, wherein upon movement of a lever the corresponding contact switch is switched the device is designed so that a waste container coupled to the bed interacts with at least one lever and interacts with different levers depending on the type, size and / or position of the waste container on the bed of the waste container.
  • Loading devices for refuse collection vehicles such as side loader are known from the prior art, in which corresponding signal generator are required in the use of garbage cans with identification systems for identifying the garbage bin or garbage bin type.
  • the signal generator or sensor devices must reliably detect whether one or more garbage cans are hanging on the loading device and / or which sizes or type of garbage cans or garbage containers are involved.
  • the state of the Technology includes a variety of systems that operate without contact on the basis of, for example, ultrasound or laser beams and where appropriate identification marks are attached to a waste container that can be detected by a corresponding read-out device.
  • the identification marks contain the information required for operation such as the type of the respective waste collection container or its identification number by means of the waste container can be assigned to an owner.
  • a disadvantage of the systems known from the prior art is that due to the relatively high cost of the device such systems usually only a limited distinction or garbage identification between two-wheeled and four-wheeled takes place. Because it can be associated with disproportionate costs to adjust the known systems to more than two different waste container sizes in which corresponding identification marks can be arranged at different locations on the waste containers. Associated with this is the problem that if intentionally incorrect arrangement or labeling of containers with false identification marks identification and thus the calculation of charges for emptying the container can be bypassed or manipulated.
  • a sensor device for detecting garbage containers coupled to a bed of a refuse collection vehicle, having a plurality of levers, each of which is assigned a spring element, each having at least one contact switch therein or thereto, wherein upon movement of a lever of the corresponding contact switch is switched, wherein the device is designed so that a coupled to the bed waste container interacts with at least one lever, wherein depending on the type, size and / or position of the waste container to the bed of waste containers with different Lever can interact.
  • waste containers in the present case of waste containers is mentioned, then it may be meant a single coupled to the bed waste container or a plurality of simultaneously coupled waste containers.
  • the formulation of the case is detected, in which different waste containers are coupled in time offset with the bed.
  • a controller which can be coupled to the sensor device can contain information which makes it possible to determine the type of waste container or its type, size or position on the basis of the switched contact switches. For example, a plurality of switched contactors may identify a larger waste container, while only a few switched contact switches or only a single switched contact switch identifies a smaller waste container type.
  • expensive and susceptible to contamination laser or ultrasonic sensor devices can be dispensed with, which must also be able to detect different areas of the waste container depending on the size of the waste container. Further advantageously, it is no longer possible to deceive the sensor device via the detected type of waste container by simply redecording the waste container or by attaching false identification marks.
  • the spring element is made of plastic, in particular of rubber. This is a particularly simple spring-mounted storage of the lever possible, which is less sensitive to dirt or damage.
  • the levers are pressed by means of the spring elements against voltage applied to the sensor device waste container, whereby, for example, turning on the contact switch adjacent waste container and switching off the contact switch is ensured at not adjacent waste container.
  • the levers are mounted on a common axis.
  • the common axis makes it possible to manufacture the sensor device particularly simple and therefore cost-effective.
  • the common axis ensures a uniform mounting of the lever, whereby the circuit of the contact switch advantageous simply homogeneous allows and the lever in a simple manner evenly spaced from a particular planar wall of a waste container can be arranged.
  • the levers are arranged between their spring elements and the waste containers interacting with them.
  • the elements are thus separated from the side facing the waste container side of the sensor device by the lever, whereby a certain protection of the spring elements and their associated contact switch is ensured before the container or other external influences.
  • the axis and the spring elements are arranged on the same component, in particular screwed to the same component. This results in a particularly advantageous particularly simple design of the sensor device, which allows a favorable embodiment of the invention. Also, a common component for fixing the axis and spring elements simplifies a sufficiently rigid design of the device, which is conducive to the signal quality of the contact switch.
  • a control for detecting the type, size and / or position of the waste container is claimed on the bed of a waste collection vehicle, wherein the controller is coupled to a sensor device according to one of claims 1 to 6.
  • the invention also relates to a refuse collection vehicle having a sensor device for detecting the type, size and / or position of a waste container coupled to its bed.
  • the sensor device according to the invention can be coupled to the waste collection vehicle and / or to the bed of the waste collection vehicle such that the detection of the type of waste container of a waste container coupled to the bed is possible.
  • the levers of the sensor device are arranged or aligned in the direction of the region of the bed, in which the waste container extends in the state coupled to the bed.
  • FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a sensor device, which is in this case in strip form and seven lever 1 comprises.
  • the levers 1 are in each case via a spring element 2 with at least one therein or provided thereon contact switch 3 in connection.
  • the contact switch 3 is in FIG. 3 demonstrated.
  • the corresponding contact switch 3 When moving or pivoting one of the levers 1 about the axis 4, the corresponding contact switch 3 is switched, and a correspondingly generated switching signal can be forwarded to a controller, which determine the type, size and / or position of the waste container on the basis of the generated signal can.
  • the number of signals generated plays a role, with a larger waste container moves more lever 1 and thus generates more signals than a smaller waste container.
  • the information about, for example, the size of the waste container can be used to calculate the cost of disposing of the waste contained in the corresponding waste container.
  • the device is designed such that a waste container coupled to the bed, not shown, interacts with at least one of the levers 1, whereby according to the type, size and / or position of the waste container, different levers 1 can interact with the waste container.
  • the lever 1 can be arranged so that they protrude out of the structure of the sensor device to the outside.
  • the spring elements 2 may be made of plastic, in particular rubber or other resilient materials or components. It is conceivable, for example, metal springs for suspension or for resilient mounting of the lever 1. It is also possible to use combined spring elements 2, in which different spring components form a single spring element 2.
  • the common axis 4 of the lever 1 can extend along the entire sensor device and be approximately as long as the length of the arrangement of all levers. 1
  • levers 1 are mounted on an axle 4.
  • the spring elements 2 are arranged protected by the levers 1, so that they do not come into contact with the waste containers themselves and can thereby be damaged or disturbed.
  • the spring elements 2 are provided between a component 5 and the levers 1, wherein the axis 4 and the spring elements 2 can be connected to the same component 5, in particular screwed. This allows the device especially torsionally stiff and easily manufactured, whereby the functioning of the contact switch is improved.
  • the device according to the invention may be bounded on one side by the component 5 and on the opposite side by the levers 1, wherein the spring elements 2 and the axis 4 may extend between component 5, which may be referred to as mounting plate 5, and the levers 1 ,
  • the device according to the invention is thus based on a simple mechanical principle in which the levers 1 are suspended on the common axis 4 and pressed against a spring or against the spring elements 2 in contact with a waste container with little force and thus the contact switch 3 can be actuated , Upon contact of the lever 1 with the wall of a waste container, the spring element 2 is pressed, whereby in the interior of the spring element 2 or on the spring element 2, a contact is closed.
  • Each of the mechanical lever 1 can operate its own spring element 2 or switching element, wherein each spring element 2 or switching element can be performed on a separate input of an electronic control, so that from the combination of actuated and non-actuated spring elements 2 and switching elements on the Art , Size and / or position of the hanging on the bed of the refuse collection vehicle container can be closed.
  • FIG. 2 shows a front view of the sensor device according to the invention, in which the axis 4 is shown with a partially dashed line.
  • the axis 4 can in this case run over the whole or almost the entire width of the sensor device.
  • the axis 4 can extend above the spring elements 2 and / or parallel to their extension direction.
  • the levers 1 may be substantially T-shaped, wherein the foot portion of the lever 1 may interact with the respective spring element 2 upon contact of the lever 1 with a waste container.
  • the transverse region of the T-shaped lever 1 may be coupled to the axle 4.
  • FIG. 3 shows an enlarged view of a lever 1, which is coupled via the axle 4 shown in the profile with the mounting plate 5.
  • the lever 1 can be biased by means of the spring element 2 and coupled to the mounting plate so that it is in constant contact with the spring element 2.
  • a contact switch 3 may be provided, which can be switched when moving the lever 1 against the mounting plate 5. In this way, a signal can be generated which can indicate the contact of the lever 1 with a waste container.

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Eine Sensorvorrichtung zur Erfassung von an einer Schüttung eines Abfallsammelfahrzeugs gekoppelten Abfallbehälters umfasst einer Mehrzahl an Hebeln (1), welchen je ein Federelement (2) mit je wenigstens einem darin oder daran vorgesehenem Kontakschalter (3) zugeordnet ist, wobei bei Bewegen eines Hebels (1) der entsprechende Kontaktschalter (3) geschaltet wird, wobei die Vorrichtung so augebildet ist, dass ein an der Schüttung gekoppelter Abfallbehälter mit wenigstens einem Hebel (1) wechselwirkt, wobei je nach Art, Größe und/oder Position des Abfallbehälters an der Schüttung der Abfallbehälter mit unterschiedlichen Hebel (1) wechselwirkt.A sensor device for detecting garbage containers coupled to a bed of a refuse collection vehicle comprises a plurality of levers (1) each associated with a spring element (2) each having at least one contact switch (3) provided therein or thereon, wherein upon movement of a lever (1 ), the corresponding contact switch (3) is switched, wherein the device is augebildet that a coupled to the bed waste container with at least one lever (1) interacts, depending on the type, size and / or position of the waste container to the bed of waste containers with different levers (1) interacts.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Sensorvorrichtung zur Erfassung von mit einer Schüttung eines Abfallsammelfahrzeugs gekoppelten Abfallbehältern, mit einer Mehrzahl an Hebeln, welchen je ein Federelement mit je wenigstens einem darin oder daran vorgesehenem Kontaktschalter zugeordnet ist, wobei bei Bewegen eines Hebels der entsprechende Kontaktschalter geschaltet wird, wobei die Vorrichtung so ausgebildet ist, dass ein an der Schüttung gekoppelter Abfallbehälter mit wenigstens einem Hebel wechselwirkt und wobei je nach Art, Größe und/oder Position des Abfallbehälters an der Schüttung der Abfallbehälter mit unterschiedlichen Hebeln wechselwirkt.The invention relates to a sensor device for detecting waste containers coupled to a bed of a refuse collection vehicle, having a plurality of levers, each associated with a spring element, each having at least one contact switch therein or thereto, wherein upon movement of a lever the corresponding contact switch is switched the device is designed so that a waste container coupled to the bed interacts with at least one lever and interacts with different levers depending on the type, size and / or position of the waste container on the bed of the waste container.

Aus dem Stand der Technik sind Beladeeinrichtungen für Abfallsammelfahrzeuge wie beispielsweise Seitenlader bekannt, bei denen bei der Nutzung von Mülltonnen mit Identifikationssysteme zur Identifikation der Mülltonne bzw. des Mülltonnentyps entsprechende Signalgeber benötigt werden. Die Signalgeber bzw. Sensorvorrichtungen müssen zuverlässig erkennen, ob eine oder mehrere Mülltonnen an der Beladeeinrichtung hängen und/oder um welche Größen bzw. um welchen Typ von Mülltonnen bzw. Abfallbehältern es sich handelt. Der Stand der Technik umfasst dabei unterschiedlichste Systeme, die berührungslos auf der Basis von beispielsweise Ultraschall oder Laserstrahlen funktionieren und bei denen entsprechende Identifikationsmarken an einem Abfallbehälter angebracht werden, die über eine entsprechende Auslesevorrichtung erkannt werden können. Die Identifikationsmarken enthalten dabei die zum Betrieb erforderlichen Informationen wie beispielsweise den Typ des jeweiligen Abfallsammelbehälters oder dessen Identifikationsnummer mittels der der Abfallbehälter einem Eigentümer zugeordnet werden kann.Loading devices for refuse collection vehicles such as side loader are known from the prior art, in which corresponding signal generator are required in the use of garbage cans with identification systems for identifying the garbage bin or garbage bin type. The signal generator or sensor devices must reliably detect whether one or more garbage cans are hanging on the loading device and / or which sizes or type of garbage cans or garbage containers are involved. The state of the Technology includes a variety of systems that operate without contact on the basis of, for example, ultrasound or laser beams and where appropriate identification marks are attached to a waste container that can be detected by a corresponding read-out device. The identification marks contain the information required for operation such as the type of the respective waste collection container or its identification number by means of the waste container can be assigned to an owner.

Nachteilig an den aus dem Stand der Technik bekannten Systemen ist, dass aufgrund der relativ hohen Kosten für die Einrichtung derartige Systeme in der Regel nur eine eingeschränkte Unterscheidung bzw. Mülltonnenidentifikation zwischen Zweirad- und Vierradbehältern stattfindet. Denn es kann mit unverhältnismäßigen Kosten verbunden sein, die bekannten Systeme auf mehr als zwei unterschiedliche Abfallbehältergrößen einzustellen, bei denen entsprechende Identifikationsmarken an voneinander abweichenden Stellen an den Abfallbehältern angeordnet sein können. Damit verbunden ist das Problem, dass bei gewollt falscher Anordnung bzw. Kennzeichnung der Behälter mit falschen Identifikationsmarken die Identifikation und damit die Gebührenberechnung für die Entleerung der Behälter umgangen oder manipuliert werden kann.A disadvantage of the systems known from the prior art is that due to the relatively high cost of the device such systems usually only a limited distinction or garbage identification between two-wheeled and four-wheeled takes place. Because it can be associated with disproportionate costs to adjust the known systems to more than two different waste container sizes in which corresponding identification marks can be arranged at different locations on the waste containers. Associated with this is the problem that if intentionally incorrect arrangement or labeling of containers with false identification marks identification and thus the calculation of charges for emptying the container can be bypassed or manipulated.

Vor dieser Problematik ist es Aufgabe der Erfindung eine Vorrichtung bereitzustellen, die es auf eine einfache Art ermöglicht, Mülltonnen bei deren Entleerung mittels eines Abfallsammelfahrzeugs zu identifizieren und/oder zu typisieren.Against this problem, it is an object of the invention to provide a device which makes it possible in a simple way to identify garbage cans during their emptying by means of a refuse collection vehicle and / or typify.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß durch eine Sensorvorrichtung mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 gelöst. Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen sind Gegenstand der Unteransprüche. Demnach ist eine Sensorvorrichtung zur Erfassung von mit einer Schüttung eines Abfallsammelfahrzeugs gekoppelten Abfallbehältern vorgesehen, mit einer Mehrzahl an Hebeln, welchen je ein Federelement mit je wenigstens einem darin oder daran vorgesehenem Kontaktschalter zugeordnet ist, wobei bei Bewegen eines Hebels der entsprechende Kontaktschalter geschaltet wird, wobei die Vorrichtung so ausgebildet ist, dass ein an der Schüttung gekoppelter Abfallbehälter mit wenigstens einem Hebel wechselwirkt, wobei je nach Art, Größe und/oder Position des Abfallbehälters an der Schüttung der Abfallbehälter mit unterschiedlichen Hebel wechselwirken kann.This object is achieved by a sensor device with the features of claim 1. Advantageous developments are the subject of the dependent claims. Accordingly, a sensor device is provided for detecting garbage containers coupled to a bed of a refuse collection vehicle, having a plurality of levers, each of which is assigned a spring element, each having at least one contact switch therein or thereto, wherein upon movement of a lever of the corresponding contact switch is switched, wherein the device is designed so that a coupled to the bed waste container interacts with at least one lever, wherein depending on the type, size and / or position of the waste container to the bed of waste containers with different Lever can interact.

Wenn vorliegend von Abfallbehältern die Rede ist, dann kann damit ein einzelner mit der Schüttung gekoppelter Abfallbehälter oder auch mehrere gleichzeitig entsprechend gekoppelte Abfallbehälter gemeint sein. Insbesondere ist durch die Formulierung der Fall erfasst, in dem unterschiedliche Abfallbehälter zeitlich versetzt mit der Schüttung gekoppelt sind.If in the present case of waste containers is mentioned, then it may be meant a single coupled to the bed waste container or a plurality of simultaneously coupled waste containers. In particular, by the formulation of the case is detected, in which different waste containers are coupled in time offset with the bed.

Eine entsprechend mit der Sensorvorrichtung koppelbare Steuerung kann dabei Informationen enthalten, welche es ermöglichen, den Typ des Abfallbehälters bzw. dessen Art, Größe oder Position anhand der geschalteten Kontaktschalter zu ermitteln. Beispielsweise kann eine Vielzahl von geschalteten Kontaktschaltern einen größeren Abfallbehälter identifizieren, während nur wenige geschaltete Kontaktschalter oder nur ein einzelner geschalteter Kontaktschalter einen kleineren Abfallbehältertyp identifiziert. Somit kann auf teure und für Verschmutzungen anfällige Laser- oder Ultraschallsensorvorrichtungen verzichtet werden, welche darüber hinaus je nach Abfallbehältergröße unterschiedliche Bereiche des Abfallbehälters erfassen können müssen. Weiterhin vorteilhaft ist es nicht mehr möglich durch einfaches Umdeklarieren der Abfallbehälter bzw. durch Anbringen falsche Identifikationsmarken die Sensorvorrichtung über den erfassten Abfallbehältertyp zu täuschen.In this case, a controller which can be coupled to the sensor device can contain information which makes it possible to determine the type of waste container or its type, size or position on the basis of the switched contact switches. For example, a plurality of switched contactors may identify a larger waste container, while only a few switched contact switches or only a single switched contact switch identifies a smaller waste container type. Thus, expensive and susceptible to contamination laser or ultrasonic sensor devices can be dispensed with, which must also be able to detect different areas of the waste container depending on the size of the waste container. Further advantageously, it is no longer possible to deceive the sensor device via the detected type of waste container by simply redecording the waste container or by attaching false identification marks.

In einer bevorzugten Ausführung ist denkbar, dass das Federelement aus Kunststoff, insbesondere aus Gummi hergestellt ist. Damit ist eine besonders einfache gefederte Lagerung der Hebel möglich, die wenig empfindlich gegen Verschmutzungen oder Beschädigungen ist. Die Hebel werden dabei mittels der Federelemente gegen an der Sensorvorrichtung anliegende Abfallbehälter gedrückt, wodurch beispielsweise ein Einschalten der Kontaktschalter bei anliegendem Abfallbehälter und ein Ausschalten der Kontaktschalter bei nicht anliegendem Abfallbehälter gewährleistet ist.In a preferred embodiment, it is conceivable that the spring element is made of plastic, in particular of rubber. This is a particularly simple spring-mounted storage of the lever possible, which is less sensitive to dirt or damage. The levers are pressed by means of the spring elements against voltage applied to the sensor device waste container, whereby, for example, turning on the contact switch adjacent waste container and switching off the contact switch is ensured at not adjacent waste container.

In einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführung ist denkbar, dass die Hebel an einer gemeinsamen Achse gelagert sind. Die gemeinsame Achse ermöglicht es dabei die Sensorvorrichtung besonders einfach und damit kostengünstig zu fertigen. Gleichzeitig gewährleistet die gemeinsame Achse eine gleichmäßige Lagerung der Hebel, wodurch die Schaltung der Kontaktschalter vorteilhaft einfach homogen ermöglicht ist und die Hebel auf einfache Weise gleichmäßig beabstandet von einer insbesondere planaren Wandung eines Abfallbehälters anordenbar sind.In a further preferred embodiment, it is conceivable that the levers are mounted on a common axis. The common axis makes it possible to manufacture the sensor device particularly simple and therefore cost-effective. At the same time, the common axis ensures a uniform mounting of the lever, whereby the circuit of the contact switch advantageous simply homogeneous allows and the lever in a simple manner evenly spaced from a particular planar wall of a waste container can be arranged.

In einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführung ist denkbar, dass sieben Hebel vorgesehen sind. Es kann auch eine davon abweichende Zahl von Hebeln eingesetzt werden, wobei ein großer Teil der üblichen Abfallbehältertypen hinreichend mit sieben Hebeln unterscheidbar ist.In a further preferred embodiment, it is conceivable that seven levers are provided. It can also be a different number of levers are used, with a large part of the usual types of waste containers is sufficiently distinguishable with seven levers.

In einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführung ist denkbar, dass die Hebel zwischen ihren Federelementen und den mit ihnen wechselwirkenden Abfallbehälter angeordnet sind. Die Elemente sind somit von der dem Abfallbehälter zugewandten Seite der Sensorvorrichtung durch die Hebel getrennt, wodurch ein gewisser Schutz der Federelemente und der ihnen zugeordneten Kontaktschalter vor dem Behälter bzw. vor sonstigen äußeren Einflüssen gewährleistet ist.In a further preferred embodiment, it is conceivable that the levers are arranged between their spring elements and the waste containers interacting with them. The elements are thus separated from the side facing the waste container side of the sensor device by the lever, whereby a certain protection of the spring elements and their associated contact switch is ensured before the container or other external influences.

Denkbar ist auch, dass die Achse und die Federelemente an demselben Bauteil angeordnet sind, insbesondere mit demselben Bauteil verschraubt sind. Hierdurch ergibt sich eine weiter vorteilhaft besonders einfache Bauart der Sensorvorrichtung, welche eine günstige Ausführung der Erfindung ermöglicht. Auch vereinfacht ein gemeinsames Bauteil zur Fixierung von Achse und Federelementen eine hinreichend steife Ausführung der Vorrichtung, welche der Signalqualität der Kontaktschalter förderlich ist.It is also conceivable that the axis and the spring elements are arranged on the same component, in particular screwed to the same component. This results in a particularly advantageous particularly simple design of the sensor device, which allows a favorable embodiment of the invention. Also, a common component for fixing the axis and spring elements simplifies a sufficiently rigid design of the device, which is conducive to the signal quality of the contact switch.

Fernerhin ist eine Steuerung zur Erfassung der Art, Größe und/oder Position des Abfallbehälters an der Schüttung eines Abfallsammelfahrzeuges beansprucht, wobei die Steuerung mit einer Sensorvorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6 gekoppelt ist. Die Erfindung betrifft auch ein Abfallsammelfahrzeug mit einer Sensorvorrichtung zur Erfassung der Art, Größe und/oder Position eines an seiner Schüttung gekoppelten Abfallbehälters. Die erfindungsgemäße Sensorvorrichtung ist dabei so mit dem Abfallsammelfahrzeug und/oder mit der Schüttung des Abfallsammelfahrzeugs koppelbar, dass die Erfassung des Abfallbehältertyps eines mit der Schüttung gekoppeltem Abfallbehälters möglich ist. Hierzu sind die Hebel der Sensorvorrichtung in Richtung auf den Bereich der Schüttung angeordnet bzw. ausgerichtet, in dem sich der Abfallbehälter im mit der Schüttung gekoppeltem Zustand erstreckt.Furthermore, a control for detecting the type, size and / or position of the waste container is claimed on the bed of a waste collection vehicle, wherein the controller is coupled to a sensor device according to one of claims 1 to 6. The invention also relates to a refuse collection vehicle having a sensor device for detecting the type, size and / or position of a waste container coupled to its bed. In this case, the sensor device according to the invention can be coupled to the waste collection vehicle and / or to the bed of the waste collection vehicle such that the detection of the type of waste container of a waste container coupled to the bed is possible. For this purpose, the levers of the sensor device are arranged or aligned in the direction of the region of the bed, in which the waste container extends in the state coupled to the bed.

Weitere Einzelheiten und Vorteile der Erfindung sind anhand der Figuren aufgezeigt. Dabei zeigen:

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unterschiedliche Ansichten einer erfindungsgemäßen Sensorvorrichtung; und
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Seitenansicht eines Hebels einer erfindungsgemäßen Sensorvorrichtung mit weiteren Komponenten der Vorrichtung.
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different views of a sensor device according to the invention; and
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Side view of a lever of a sensor device according to the invention with further components of the device.

Figur 1 zeigt eine perspektivische Ansicht einer Sensorvorrichtung, die hierbei in Leistenform ausgebildet ist und sieben Hebel 1 umfasst. Die Hebel 1 sind dabei über jeweils ein Federelement 2 mit wenigstens einem darin oder daran vorgesehenen Kontaktschalter 3 in Verbindung. Der Kontaktschalter 3 ist in Figur 3 aufgezeigt. FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a sensor device, which is in this case in strip form and seven lever 1 comprises. The levers 1 are in each case via a spring element 2 with at least one therein or provided thereon contact switch 3 in connection. The contact switch 3 is in FIG. 3 demonstrated.

Bei Bewegen bzw. Verschwenken eines der Hebel 1 um die Achse 4 wird der entsprechende Kontaktschalter 3 geschaltet, und ein entsprechend erzeugtes Schaltsignal kann an eine Steuerung weitergeleitet werden, die die Art, Größe und/oder Position des Abfallbehälters anhand des erzeugten Signals bestimmen kann. Insbesondere spielt hierbei die Anzahl der erzeugten Signale eine Rolle, wobei ein größerer Abfallbehälter mehr Hebel 1 bewegt und damit mehr Signale erzeugt, als ein kleinerer Abfallbehälter. Die Information über beispielsweise die Größe des Abfallbehälters kann dazu genutzt werden um die Kosten für die Entsorgung des in dem entsprechenden Abfallbehälter enthaltenen Mülls zu berechnen.When moving or pivoting one of the levers 1 about the axis 4, the corresponding contact switch 3 is switched, and a correspondingly generated switching signal can be forwarded to a controller, which determine the type, size and / or position of the waste container on the basis of the generated signal can. In particular, the number of signals generated plays a role, with a larger waste container moves more lever 1 and thus generates more signals than a smaller waste container. The information about, for example, the size of the waste container can be used to calculate the cost of disposing of the waste contained in the corresponding waste container.

Die Vorrichtung ist so ausgebildet, dass ein an der nicht gezeigten Schüttung gekoppelter Abfallbehälter mit wenigstens einem der Hebel 1 wechselwirkt, wobei entsprechend je nach Art, Größe und/oder Position des Abfallbehälters unterschiedliche Hebel 1 mit dem Abfallbehälter wechselwirken können. Die Hebel 1 können dabei so angeordnet sein, dass sie aus dem Gefüge der Sensorvorrichtung nach außen hervorstehen.The device is designed such that a waste container coupled to the bed, not shown, interacts with at least one of the levers 1, whereby according to the type, size and / or position of the waste container, different levers 1 can interact with the waste container. The lever 1 can be arranged so that they protrude out of the structure of the sensor device to the outside.

Die Federelemente 2 können aus Kunststoff, insbesondere Gummi oder auch aus sonstigen federnden Materialien bzw. Bauteilen hergestellt sein. Denkbar sind beispielsweise Metallfedern zur Federung bzw. zur federnden Lagerung der Hebel 1. Ebenso ist es denkbar kombinierte Federelemente 2 einzusetzen, bei denen unterschiedliche Federkomponenten ein einzelnes Federelement 2 bilden.The spring elements 2 may be made of plastic, in particular rubber or other resilient materials or components. It is conceivable, for example, metal springs for suspension or for resilient mounting of the lever 1. It is also possible to use combined spring elements 2, in which different spring components form a single spring element 2.

Die gemeinsame Achse 4 der Hebel 1 kann entlang der gesamten Sensorvorrichtung verlaufen und in etwa so lang sein wie die Länge der Anordnung aller Hebel 1.The common axis 4 of the lever 1 can extend along the entire sensor device and be approximately as long as the length of the arrangement of all levers. 1

In dem in den Figuren gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel sind sieben Hebel 1 an einer Achse 4 gelagert. Denkbar sind dabei aber auch davon abweichende Anzahlen von Hebeln 1. Wie in den Figuren erkennbar, sind die Federelemente 2 geschützt durch die Hebel 1 angeordnet, sodass sie nicht mit den Abfallbehältern selbst in Kontakt kommen und dabei beschädigt oder gestört werden können. Die Federelemente 2 sind dabei zwischen einem Bauteil 5 und den Hebeln 1 vorgesehen, wobei die Achse 4 und die Federelemente 2 mit demselben Bauteil 5 verbunden, insbesondere verschraubt sein können. Hierdurch kann die Vorrichtung besonders verwindungssteif und einfach hergestellt werden, wodurch das Funktionieren der Kontaktschalter verbessert wird.In the embodiment shown in the figures, seven levers 1 are mounted on an axle 4. However, deviating numbers of levers 1 are also conceivable. As can be seen in the figures, the spring elements 2 are arranged protected by the levers 1, so that they do not come into contact with the waste containers themselves and can thereby be damaged or disturbed. The spring elements 2 are provided between a component 5 and the levers 1, wherein the axis 4 and the spring elements 2 can be connected to the same component 5, in particular screwed. This allows the device especially torsionally stiff and easily manufactured, whereby the functioning of the contact switch is improved.

Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung kann an einer Seite von dem Bauteil 5 und an der gegenüberliegenden Seite von den Hebeln 1 begrenzt sein, wobei sich die Federelemente 2 und die Achse 4 zwischen Bauteil 5, welches als Montageplatte 5 bezeichnet werden kann, und den Hebeln 1 erstrecken können.The device according to the invention may be bounded on one side by the component 5 and on the opposite side by the levers 1, wherein the spring elements 2 and the axis 4 may extend between component 5, which may be referred to as mounting plate 5, and the levers 1 ,

Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung beruht somit auf einem einfachen mechanischen Prinzip, bei dem die Hebel 1 an der gemeinsamen Achse 4 aufgehängt sind und bei Kontakt mit einem Abfallbehälter mit geringer Kraft gegen eine Feder bzw. gegen die Federelemente 2 gedrückt und damit die Kontaktschalter 3 betätigt werden können. Bei Berührung des Hebels 1 mit der Wand eines Abfallbehälters wird das Federelement 2 eingedrückt, wodurch im Inneren des Federelements 2 oder an dem Federelement 2 ein Kontakt geschlossen wird. Jeder der mechanischen Hebel 1 kann ein eigenes Federelement 2 bzw. Schaltelement bedienen, wobei jedes Federelement 2 bzw. Schaltelement auf einen eigenen Eingang einer elektronischen Steuerung geführt werden kann, sodass aus der Kombination der betätigten und nicht betätigten Federelemente 2 bzw. Schaltelemente auf die Art, Größe und/oder Position des an der Schüttung des Abfallsammelfahrzeugs hängenden Behälters geschlossen werden kann.The device according to the invention is thus based on a simple mechanical principle in which the levers 1 are suspended on the common axis 4 and pressed against a spring or against the spring elements 2 in contact with a waste container with little force and thus the contact switch 3 can be actuated , Upon contact of the lever 1 with the wall of a waste container, the spring element 2 is pressed, whereby in the interior of the spring element 2 or on the spring element 2, a contact is closed. Each of the mechanical lever 1 can operate its own spring element 2 or switching element, wherein each spring element 2 or switching element can be performed on a separate input of an electronic control, so that from the combination of actuated and non-actuated spring elements 2 and switching elements on the Art , Size and / or position of the hanging on the bed of the refuse collection vehicle container can be closed.

Figur 2 zeigt eine Frontansicht der erfindungsgemäßen Sensorvorrichtung, bei der mit teilweise gestrichelter Linie die Achse 4 dargestellt ist. Die Achse 4 kann hierbei über die ganze oder nahezu die ganze Breite der Sensorvorrichtung verlaufen. Die Achse 4 kann oberhalb der Federelemente 2 und/oder parallel zu deren Erstreckungsrichtung verlaufen. Die Hebel 1 können im Wesentlichen T-förmig ausgebildet sein, wobei der Fußbereich des Hebel 1 mit dem jeweiligen Federelement 2 bei Kontakt des Hebels 1 mit einem Abfallbehälter wechselwirken kann. Der Querbereich des T-förmigen Hebels 1 kann mit der Achse 4 gekoppelt sein. FIG. 2 shows a front view of the sensor device according to the invention, in which the axis 4 is shown with a partially dashed line. The axis 4 can in this case run over the whole or almost the entire width of the sensor device. The axis 4 can extend above the spring elements 2 and / or parallel to their extension direction. The levers 1 may be substantially T-shaped, wherein the foot portion of the lever 1 may interact with the respective spring element 2 upon contact of the lever 1 with a waste container. The transverse region of the T-shaped lever 1 may be coupled to the axle 4.

Figur 3 zeigt eine vergrößerte Darstellung eines Hebels 1, der über die im Profil gezeigte Achse 4 mit der Montageplatt 5 gekoppelt ist. Der Hebel 1 kann mittels des Federelements 2 vorgespannt und so mit der Montageplatte gekoppelt sein, dass er in ständigem Kontakt mit dem Federelement 2 ist. FIG. 3 shows an enlarged view of a lever 1, which is coupled via the axle 4 shown in the profile with the mounting plate 5. The lever 1 can be biased by means of the spring element 2 and coupled to the mounting plate so that it is in constant contact with the spring element 2.

Am oder im Federelement 2 kann ein Kontaktschalter 3 vorgesehen sein, welcher bei Bewegen des Hebels 1 gegen die Montageplatte 5 geschaltet werden kann. Hierdurch kann ein Signal erzeugt werden, welches den Kontakt des Hebels 1 mit einem Abfallbehälter anzeigen kann.On or in the spring element 2, a contact switch 3 may be provided, which can be switched when moving the lever 1 against the mounting plate 5. In this way, a signal can be generated which can indicate the contact of the lever 1 with a waste container.

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Sensorvorrichtung zur Erfassung von mit einer Schüttung eines Abfallsammelfahrzeugs gekoppelten Abfallbehältern, mit einer Mehrzahl an Hebeln (1), welchen je ein Federelement (2) mit je wenigstens einem darin oder daran vorgesehenem Kontaktschalter (3) zugeordnet ist, wobei bei Bewegen eines Hebels (1) der entsprechende Kontaktschalter (3) geschaltet wird, wobei die Vorrichtung so ausgebildet ist, dass ein an der Schüttung gekoppelter Abfallbehälter mit wenigstens einem Hebel (1) wechselwirkt und wobei je nach Art, Größe und/oder Position des Abfallbehälters an der Schüttung der Abfallbehälter mit unterschiedlichen Hebeln (1) wechselwirken kann.Sensor device for detecting garbage containers coupled to a bed of a refuse collection vehicle, comprising a plurality of levers (1) each associated with a spring element (2) each having at least one contact switch (3) provided therein or thereon, wherein upon movement of a lever (1 ), the corresponding contact switch (3) is connected, wherein the device is designed so that a coupled to the bed waste container with at least one lever (1) interacts and wherein depending on the type, size and / or position of the waste container to the bed of waste containers can interact with different levers (1). Sensorvorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Federelement (2) aus Kunststoff, insbesondere aus Gummi hergestellt ist.Sensor device according to claim 1, characterized in that the spring element (2) made of plastic, in particular made of rubber. Sensorvorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Hebel (1) an einer gemeinsamen Achse (4) gelagert sind.Sensor device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the levers (1) are mounted on a common axis (4). Sensorvorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sieben Hebel (1) vorgesehen sind.Sensor device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that seven levers (1) are provided. Sensorvorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Hebel (1) zwischen ihren Federelementen (2) und dem mit ihnen wechselwirkenden Abfallbehälter angeordnet sind.Sensor device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the levers (1) are arranged between their spring elements (2) and the waste container interacting with them. Sensorvorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 3 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Achse (4) und die Federelemente (2) an demselben Bauteil (5) angeordnet sind, insbesondere mit demselben Bauteil (5) verschraubt sind.Sensor device according to one of claims 3 to 5, characterized in that the axis (4) and the spring elements (2) on the same component (5) are arranged, in particular with the same component (5) are screwed. Steuerung zur Erfassung der Art, Größe und/oder Position des Abfallbehälters an der Schüttung eines Abfallsammelfahrzeugs, wobei die Steuerung mit einer Sensorvorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6 gekoppelt ist.Control for detecting the type, size and / or position of the waste container on the bed of a waste collection vehicle, wherein the controller is coupled to a sensor device according to one of claims 1 to 6. Abfallsammelfahrzeug mit einer Sensorvorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, zur Erfassung der Art, Größe und/oder Position eines an die Schüttung des Abfallsammelfahrzeugs gekoppelten AbfallbehältersRefuse collection vehicle with a sensor device according to one of claims 1 to 6, for detecting the type, size and / or position of a coupled to the bed of the refuse collection vehicle garbage container
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