EP3356603A1 - Waste separation appliance - Google Patents

Waste separation appliance

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EP3356603A1
EP3356603A1 EP16777962.8A EP16777962A EP3356603A1 EP 3356603 A1 EP3356603 A1 EP 3356603A1 EP 16777962 A EP16777962 A EP 16777962A EP 3356603 A1 EP3356603 A1 EP 3356603A1
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waste
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hose
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Xavier DE GHELLINCK D'ELSEGHEM VAERNEWIJCK
Christian Lange
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Lange Christian SA
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
    • E01H—STREET CLEANING; CLEANING OF PERMANENT WAYS; CLEANING BEACHES; DISPERSING OR PREVENTING FOG IN GENERAL CLEANING STREET OR RAILWAY FURNITURE OR TUNNEL WALLS
    • E01H1/00—Removing undesirable matter from roads or like surfaces, with or without moistening of the surface
    • E01H1/08—Pneumatically dislodging or taking-up undesirable matter or small objects; Drying by heat only or by streams of gas; Cleaning by projecting abrasive particles
    • E01H1/0827—Dislodging by suction; Mechanical dislodging-cleaning apparatus with independent or dependent exhaust, e.g. dislodging-sweeping machines with independent suction nozzles ; Mechanical loosening devices working under vacuum
    • E01H1/0836—Apparatus dislodging all of the dirt by suction ; Suction nozzles
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B07—SEPARATING SOLIDS FROM SOLIDS; SORTING
    • B07C—POSTAL SORTING; SORTING INDIVIDUAL ARTICLES, OR BULK MATERIAL FIT TO BE SORTED PIECE-MEAL, e.g. BY PICKING
    • B07C5/00—Sorting according to a characteristic or feature of the articles or material being sorted, e.g. by control effected by devices which detect or measure such characteristic or feature; Sorting by manually actuated devices, e.g. switches
    • B07C5/36—Sorting apparatus characterised by the means used for distribution
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L9/00—Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating action; Storing devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereof; Carrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
    • A47L9/009—Carrying-vehicles; Arrangements of trollies or wheels; Means for avoiding mechanical obstacles
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
    • E01H—STREET CLEANING; CLEANING OF PERMANENT WAYS; CLEANING BEACHES; DISPERSING OR PREVENTING FOG IN GENERAL CLEANING STREET OR RAILWAY FURNITURE OR TUNNEL WALLS
    • E01H1/00—Removing undesirable matter from roads or like surfaces, with or without moistening of the surface
    • E01H1/08—Pneumatically dislodging or taking-up undesirable matter or small objects; Drying by heat only or by streams of gas; Cleaning by projecting abrasive particles
    • E01H1/0827—Dislodging by suction; Mechanical dislodging-cleaning apparatus with independent or dependent exhaust, e.g. dislodging-sweeping machines with independent suction nozzles ; Mechanical loosening devices working under vacuum
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B07—SEPARATING SOLIDS FROM SOLIDS; SORTING
    • B07C—POSTAL SORTING; SORTING INDIVIDUAL ARTICLES, OR BULK MATERIAL FIT TO BE SORTED PIECE-MEAL, e.g. BY PICKING
    • B07C2501/00—Sorting according to a characteristic or feature of the articles or material to be sorted
    • B07C2501/0054—Sorting of waste or refuse

Definitions

  • the present invention relates more particularly to devices (preferably self-propelled) with a thermal or electric engine that allow the suction of any type of urban or industrial waste and called usually urban or industrial vacuum cleaners.
  • the present invention relates more particularly to a waste separation apparatus, installed in or on the vacuum cleaner, which allows a sort of waste based on a number of characteristics.
  • Self-propelled devices that serve as urban or industrial vacuum cleaners are mainly used by cleaning agents to perform cleaning of urban, industrial and / or recreational sites.
  • This type of equipment is usually equipped with a hose or suction nozzle which is handled by the cleaning agent and whose end comes into contact with the areas to be cleaned, which allows a direct suction of the waste in order to to bring them to a suitable container in this respect and placed on the device.
  • waste is not separated, particularly according to its nature or composition. Indeed, a sorting between objects according to their internal properties from the collection of waste would be desirable.
  • Providing a sorting device in or on the vacuum is a considerable challenge, since the specific constraints of the device, for example the often standardized dimensions of the containers, as well as the diameters of the hoses and hoses used to drive the machines, must be taken into account. waste to the container. These diameters can be of the order of 10 cm or more, to ensure the capacity of the machine to suck objects of variable size.
  • the present invention aims to provide an apparatus that meets these requirements.
  • the present invention relates to a waste separation apparatus as described in the claims. It is a device applicable more particularly but not exclusively to an urban or industrial vacuum cleaner in which the waste is sucked and then collected in a container.
  • the apparatus comprises a hose whose proximal end receives the waste and the distal end is held by a ring which is pivotable so that the ring can be positioned on one of several predefined positions. This variable positioning makes it possible to deposit the waste in different containers or compartments, depending on their characteristics, for example their nature or composition.
  • the control of the apparatus can be done manually or automatically on the basis of the information given by electronic or optical detectors.
  • the invention therefore relates particularly to a waste separation and sorting apparatus comprising
  • a ring having an opening, said ring being pivotable relative to the frame about an axis which is situated outside the opening,
  • a hose having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end being adapted to receive the waste, the distal end being connected to the ring, so that the waste passes through the opening of the ring,
  • an actuator adapted to actuate the pivoting of the ring about said axis, so as to position the ring in a position, said position being one of several predefined positions, so that each position allows the deposition and collection of waste in a container or different compartment.
  • the apparatus of the invention is preferably applicable to an urban or industrial vacuum cleaner.
  • An urban or industrial vacuum cleaner is a mobile device, preferably self-propelled, and intended for the cleaning of urban, industrial and / or recreational sites.
  • the urban or industrial vacuum cleaner is provided with a nozzle configured to be manipulated by an operator so that the waste sucked by the nozzle is fed to the hose forming part of the apparatus according to the invention.
  • the distal end of the hose is able to move freely around its axis relative to the ring during the pivoting of the ring.
  • an embodiment is an apparatus in which the hose is attached at its distal end to a pipe which is in turn attached to a ring, said ring being held by the ring in the plane of the ring and in the direction perpendicular to this plane, while allowing the free rotation of the ring about its central axis.
  • the ring is held in its plane by one or more plates having a first opening of diameter greater than the outer diameter of the ring, and in the direction perpendicular to said plane, by two plates having a second opening of diameter smaller than the outer diameter of the ring and greater than the outside diameter of the pipe, the ring being formed by the assembly of said plates having the first opening with the plates having the second opening.
  • the apparatus according to the last embodiment may comprise two anti-friction plates installed on both sides of the ring, respectively between the ring and each of the plates having the second opening.
  • the apparatus according to the invention may further comprise means for detecting the position of the ring, configured to detect whether or not the ring is in one of the predefined positions.
  • Said detection means may comprise electronic sensors mounted on the chassis, these sensors being contactless position sensors, and in which the ring comprises flat extensions which are positioned in front of the sensors when the ring is in a position. predefined positions.
  • the actuator comprises an electric motor configured to block the pivoting at the moment when the power supply to the motor is cut off.
  • the apparatus of the invention may include manual control means that allow an operator to position the ring in one of the predefined positions.
  • the apparatus may comprise one or more detectors constituting means for selecting the type of waste, adapted to detect one or more characteristics, such as physical, geometrical and / or chemical characteristics, waste.
  • the positioning of the ring in one of the predefined positions will advantageously be controlled automatically on the basis of signals generated by the detector (s).
  • the apparatus according to the latter form may comprise anti-vibration means adapted to limit the vibration forces acting on the detector or detectors.
  • the proximal end of the hose is fixed relative to the frame.
  • the invention also relates to a vacuum cleaner provided with an apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims. It can be particularly an urban or industrial vacuum cleaner.
  • Figure 1 represents an overall view of an urban or industrial vacuum cleaner, so as to illustrate the main field of application of the invention.
  • Figure 2 shows the principle of separation of the apparatus of the invention.
  • Figure 3 shows the apparatus of the invention according to a preferred embodiment.
  • Figure 4 shows the constituent elements of the apparatus shown in Figure 3.
  • FIG. 1 shows a general view of an urban vacuum cleaner or industrial as known today.
  • the vacuum cleaner is shown schematically by reference numeral 1. It is provided with a suction nozzle 10 which will be handled by the operator or cleaning agent so as to be in contact at one end with the ground or the walls to be sucked. the second end being connected to a flexible pipe 20, essentially of the same diameter as that of the nozzle 10. The second end of said preferably flexible pipe 20 will be directly connected to the vacuum cleaner 1. Also seen in FIG. 11 collecting the waste, a filter 12, and means of locomotion 13.
  • the preferably flexible pipe 20 is connected to a preferably rigid pipe 21 which directs the incoming waste in a substantially vertical direction.
  • a hose 22 At the end of the rigid pipe 21 is a hose 22, the proximal end said hose 22 being fixed on the pipe 21, and thus configured to receive the incoming waste, the distal end of the hose 22 being connected to a ring 23 having a horizontal opening through which the waste will pass.
  • the hose 22 is a flexible hose that allows the passage of waste through the pipe.
  • the ring 23 is movable between at least two positions so as to deposit the waste in one or other of the containers 24 and 25.
  • Figure 3 shows the apparatus according to a preferred embodiment of the invention.
  • the hose 22 is not shown in this figure so as not to prevent the complete view of the other elements.
  • This hose 22 will be fixed on a pipe 26, for example a PVC pipe a few centimeters high, which itself is connected to the ring 23.
  • the pipe 26 and the opening of the ring 23 represent a diameter which allows the passage of waste of variable size, for example a diameter of between 10 and 20 cm.
  • the ring 23 constitutes an assembly of elements which allows the free rotation of the pipe 26 inside the ring 23, and which will be described in detail later.
  • the main feature of the invention lies in the way in which the ring 23 and with it the distal end of the hose 22 (via the pipe 26), is moved in a plurality of predefined positions to allow the sorting of waste .
  • three positions are provided to sort the waste in three containers (not shown), to separate the objects according to their internal properties.
  • the ring 23 is adapted to be able to perform a pivoting movement about a vertical axis 31 located outside (of the opening) of the ring.
  • This pivoting is actuated by an actuator which in the embodiment shown in Figure 3 comprises an electric motor 32 and a gear transmission to 90 ° (35). By this pivoting, the ring 23 will be positioned in one of the three predefined sorting positions.
  • the actuator represented by the marks 32 and 35 is mounted on a frame 30, itself fixedly mounted on the vacuum cleaner.
  • the control of the position of the ring 23 is preferably performed using three electronic sensors 33 mounted on the frame 30.
  • the ring 23 is provided with a flat extension 34 of metal which extends over the around the ring 23 while remaining parallel to the plane of the ring 26, and which will be positioned in front of the sensors 33 at the moment when the ring 23 reaches one of the three sorting positions.
  • the sensors 33 preferably operate according to the non-contact detection principle, known per se to those skilled in the art (inductive proximity sensors).
  • Signal processing means known per se, are provided to detect the signals generated by the sensors 33 and to deduce the position of the ring 23.
  • Control means also known per se, are provided for adjusting the positioning of the ring 23 by the actuator 32/35.
  • the actuator 32/35 preferably operates so that the movement is blocked when the power supply of the motor 32 is interrupted. This makes it easy to maintain the position of the ring 26 when one of the predefined positions is reached.
  • the motor must be restarted quickly so that an undesired displacement of the ring can be corrected, for example by actuating the movement of the ring towards the correct sorting position.
  • One type of combination adequate motor + transmission for this purpose is a worm geared DC gearmotor.
  • Figure 4 shows an exploded view of the constituent elements of the apparatus.
  • the frame 30 comprises a central portion 40 provided with a hole or orifice 43 which allows the passage of a rod 36 on which the various elements of the ring will be mounted so as to be pivotable about the axis 31.
  • the chassis also includes arms 41 emanating from the central portion 40 which carry at their ends the sensors 33, so as to maintain the sensors at positions which are distributed around the axis 31.
  • the ring 23 comprises several elements.
  • the pipe 26 is fixed at its distal end inside a ring 44 which is held in a vertical position by the two plates 45 which respectively have an opening of diameter smaller than the outer diameter of the ring 44 and greater than the diameter.
  • the material of the anti-friction plates 47 will facilitate the movement of the ring 44 inside the assembled structure. This structure thus allows the free rotation of the ring 44 and thus of the pipe 26 around their own central axis during the pivoting of the assembly about the axis 31. This configuration avoids excessive torsion of the hose 22.
  • the sorting will be governed on the basis of certain characteristics of the waste collected.
  • the actuation of the separating apparatus is triggered manually by the operator or cleaning officer who will have access to control means such as one or more buttons or a screen, for example. which it will be able to change the position of the hose 22 according to the type of waste that it harvests.
  • the selection is made automatically based on a detection of certain characteristics for example related to the nature of the waste by electronic or optical sensors.
  • the detectors are positioned at the level of the pipe 21 which is in this case provided with openings adapted to receive the detectors.
  • the types of detectors that can be used are, for example, the detectors known in the art of the art, capable of detecting the presence of metallic components or the detectors of non-metallic components such as the NIR (Near Infra Red) detectors.
  • the signals generated by these detectors will be transferred to a control module which will control the actuation of the apparatus of the invention as a function of the detected components.
  • the NIR type detectors or the like have a higher reaction time than the metal component detectors.
  • the NIR or equivalent detectors are preferably installed further from the proximal end of the hose 22 than the metal component detectors.
  • anti-vibration means such as supports of a damping material, are provided to limit the vibration forces acting on the detectors during the operation of the vacuum cleaner.
  • the pivoting movement of the ring 26 makes it possible to have a compact structure, with an axis of rotation 31 in the central position, which makes it possible to position the distal end of the hose 22 on a plurality of localized positions around the axis 31.
  • This apparatus is therefore applicable under the same constraints to which is subjected a waste suction apparatus as shown in Figure 1.
  • the apparatus is of course usable in devices of different types and sizes, while maintaining the benefits mentioned above.
  • an apparatus may be envisaged in which two, three or even more positions are provided around the axis 31 for sorting in a corresponding number of containers. Variations are also conceivable for other features of the invention.
  • an electric motor could be used to be directly connected to the pivot axis 31 instead of a motor acting via a 90 ° transmission.
  • the pivot axis is preferably oriented perpendicular to the opening of the ring 23, as is the case in the embodiments shown in the figures. This does not exclude the implementation of embodiments of the invention in which an angle other than 90 ° is applied between the axis 31 and the opening of the ring 23.
  • the proximal end of the hose 22 is preferably maintained in a fixed position relative to the frame 30, although a free position of this end, preferably limited by constraints is not excluded.

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Abstract

The invention relates to an appliance which is more particularly applicable in an urban or industrial vacuum cleaner into which the waste is sucked up and then collected in a container. The appliance comprises a flexible tube, the proximal end of which receives the waste and the distal end of which is held by a ring which is pivotable such that the ring can be positioned in one of several pre-defined positions. This variable positioning allows the waste to be deposited in different containers or compartments, according to the characteristics thereof. The appliance can be controlled manually or automatically on the basis of electronic or optical sensors.

Description

APPAREIL DE SEPARATION DE DECHETS  APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING WASTE
Objet de l'invention Object of the invention
[0001] Bien que l'on puisse envisager différents domaines d'application, la présente invention se rapporte plus particulièrement aux appareils (de préférence autotractés) à moteur thermique ou électrique qui permettent l'aspiration de tout type de déchets urbains ou industriels et appelés habituellement aspirateurs urbains ou industriels.  Although we can consider different areas of application, the present invention relates more particularly to devices (preferably self-propelled) with a thermal or electric engine that allow the suction of any type of urban or industrial waste and called usually urban or industrial vacuum cleaners.
[0002] La présente invention se rapporte plus particulièrement à un appareil de séparation de déchets, installé dans ou sur l'aspirateur, qui permet un tri des déchets sur base d'un certain nombre de caractéristiques.  The present invention relates more particularly to a waste separation apparatus, installed in or on the vacuum cleaner, which allows a sort of waste based on a number of characteristics.
Arrière-plan technologique Technological background
[0003] Les appareils autotractés qui servent d'aspirateurs urbains ou industriels sont essentiellement utilisés par des agents de propreté pour effectuer le nettoyage de sites urbains, industriels et/ou récréatifs. Ce type d'appareils est habituellement équipé d'un tuyau ou buse d'aspiration qui est manipulé par l'agent de propreté et dont l'extrémité entre en contact avec les zones à nettoyer, ce qui permet une aspiration directe des déchets en vue de les amener vers un conteneur adapté à cet égard et placé sur l'appareil. Dans les appareils connus aujourd'hui, les déchets ne sont pas séparés, notamment en fonction de leur nature ou de leur composition. En effet, un tri entre objets selon leurs propriétés internes dès la collecte de déchets serait souhaitable. Prévoir un appareil de tri dans ou sur l'aspirateur représente un défi considérable, car il faut tenir compte des contraintes spécifiques de l'appareil, par exemple les dimensions souvent standardisées des conteneurs, ainsi que des diamètres des tuyaux et flexibles utilisés pour amener les déchets vers le conteneur. Ces diamètres peuvent être de l'ordre de 10 cm ou plus, pour assurer la capacité de la machine à aspirer des objets de taille variable. La présente invention vise à prévoir un appareil qui réponde à ces exigences. Self-propelled devices that serve as urban or industrial vacuum cleaners are mainly used by cleaning agents to perform cleaning of urban, industrial and / or recreational sites. This type of equipment is usually equipped with a hose or suction nozzle which is handled by the cleaning agent and whose end comes into contact with the areas to be cleaned, which allows a direct suction of the waste in order to to bring them to a suitable container in this respect and placed on the device. In known devices today, waste is not separated, particularly according to its nature or composition. Indeed, a sorting between objects according to their internal properties from the collection of waste would be desirable. Providing a sorting device in or on the vacuum is a considerable challenge, since the specific constraints of the device, for example the often standardized dimensions of the containers, as well as the diameters of the hoses and hoses used to drive the machines, must be taken into account. waste to the container. These diameters can be of the order of 10 cm or more, to ensure the capacity of the machine to suck objects of variable size. The present invention aims to provide an apparatus that meets these requirements.
Résumé de 1 ' invention Summary of the invention
[0004] La présente invention se rapporte à un appareil de séparation de déchets tel que décrit dans les revendications. Il s'agit d'un appareil applicable plus particulièrement mais non exclusivement à un aspirateur urbain ou industriel dans lequel les déchets sont aspirés et ensuite collectés dans un conteneur.  The present invention relates to a waste separation apparatus as described in the claims. It is a device applicable more particularly but not exclusively to an urban or industrial vacuum cleaner in which the waste is sucked and then collected in a container.
[0005] Partout dans cette description, les termes [0005] Throughout this description, the terms
'extrémité proximale ' et 'extrémité distale' sont définis par rapport à la direction de transfert des déchets ou objets dans l'appareil de tri, donc les objets passent d'abord par l'extrémité proximale, puis par l'extrémité distale. L'appareil selon l'invention comprend un flexible dont l'extrémité proximale reçoit les déchets et l'extrémité distale est maintenue par une bague qui est pivotable de sorte que la bague puisse être positionnée sur une parmi plusieurs positions prédéfinies. Ce positionnement variable permet de déposer les déchets dans différents conteneurs ou compartiments, en fonction de leurs caractéristiques, par exemple leur nature ou leur composition. La commande de l'appareil peut se faire manuellement ou automatiquement sur base des informations données par des détecteurs électroniques ou optiques. 'proximal end' and 'distal end' are defined with respect to the direction of transfer of the waste or objects in the sorting apparatus, so the objects first pass through the proximal end, then through the distal end. The apparatus according to the invention comprises a hose whose proximal end receives the waste and the distal end is held by a ring which is pivotable so that the ring can be positioned on one of several predefined positions. This variable positioning makes it possible to deposit the waste in different containers or compartments, depending on their characteristics, for example their nature or composition. The control of the apparatus can be done manually or automatically on the basis of the information given by electronic or optical detectors.
[0006] L'invention se rapporte donc particulièrement à un appareil de séparation et de tri de déchets comprenant The invention therefore relates particularly to a waste separation and sorting apparatus comprising
- un châssis, - a chassis,
- une bague présentant une ouverture, ladite bague étant pivotable par rapport au châssis autour d'un axe qui est situé à l'extérieur de l'ouverture,  a ring having an opening, said ring being pivotable relative to the frame about an axis which is situated outside the opening,
- un flexible ayant une extrémité proximale et une extrémité distale, l'extrémité proximale étant adaptée pour recevoir les déchets, l'extrémité distale étant reliée à la bague, de façon à ce que les déchets passent par l'ouverture de la bague,  a hose having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end being adapted to receive the waste, the distal end being connected to the ring, so that the waste passes through the opening of the ring,
- un actionneur adapté pour actionner le pivotement de la bague autour dudit axe, de manière à positionner la bague dans une position, ladite position étant une parmi plusieurs positions prédéfinies, de sorte que chaque position permette le dépôt et la collecte de déchets dans un conteneur ou compartiment différent.  an actuator adapted to actuate the pivoting of the ring about said axis, so as to position the ring in a position, said position being one of several predefined positions, so that each position allows the deposition and collection of waste in a container or different compartment.
[0007] L'appareil selon l'invention est de préférence applicable à un aspirateur urbain ou industriel. Un aspirateur urbain ou industriel est un appareil mobile, de préférence autotracté, et destiné au nettoyage de sites urbains, industriels et/ou récréatifs. L'aspirateur urbain ou industriel est pourvu d'une buse configurée pour être manipulée par un opérateur de manière à ce que les déchets aspirés par la buse soient amenés vers le flexible faisant partie de l'appareil selon l'invention. The apparatus of the invention is preferably applicable to an urban or industrial vacuum cleaner. An urban or industrial vacuum cleaner is a mobile device, preferably self-propelled, and intended for the cleaning of urban, industrial and / or recreational sites. The urban or industrial vacuum cleaner is provided with a nozzle configured to be manipulated by an operator so that the waste sucked by the nozzle is fed to the hose forming part of the apparatus according to the invention.
[0008] Selon une forme d'application spécifique, l'extrémité distale du flexible est apte à se déplacer librement autour de son axe par rapport à la bague lors du pivotement de la bague. According to a specific form of application, the distal end of the hose is able to move freely around its axis relative to the ring during the pivoting of the ring.
[0009] Dans ce dernier cas, une forme d'exécution se présente comme un appareil dans lequel le flexible est fixé à son extrémité distale à un tuyau fixé à son tour à l'intérieur d'un anneau, ledit anneau étant maintenu par la bague dans le plan de l'anneau ainsi que dans la direction perpendiculaire par rapport à ce plan, tout en permettant la libre rotation de l'anneau autour de son axe central.  In the latter case, an embodiment is an apparatus in which the hose is attached at its distal end to a pipe which is in turn attached to a ring, said ring being held by the ring in the plane of the ring and in the direction perpendicular to this plane, while allowing the free rotation of the ring about its central axis.
[0010] Selon une forme spécifique, l'anneau est maintenu dans son plan par une ou plusieurs plaques présentant une première ouverture de diamètre supérieur au diamètre extérieur de l'anneau, et dans la direction perpendiculaire audit plan, par deux plaques présentant une deuxième ouverture de diamètre inférieur au diamètre externe de l'anneau et supérieur au diamètre externe du tuyau, la bague étant formée par l'assemblage desdites plaques présentant la première ouverture avec les plaques présentant la deuxième ouverture. According to a specific form, the ring is held in its plane by one or more plates having a first opening of diameter greater than the outer diameter of the ring, and in the direction perpendicular to said plane, by two plates having a second opening of diameter smaller than the outer diameter of the ring and greater than the outside diameter of the pipe, the ring being formed by the assembly of said plates having the first opening with the plates having the second opening.
[0011] En outre, l'appareil selon la dernière forme d'exécution peut comprendre deux plaques anti friction installées des deux côtés de l'anneau, respectivement entre l'anneau et chacune des plaques présentant la deuxième ouverture . In addition, the apparatus according to the last embodiment may comprise two anti-friction plates installed on both sides of the ring, respectively between the ring and each of the plates having the second opening.
[0012] L'appareil selon l'invention peut en outre comprendre des moyens de détection de la position de la bague, configurés pour détecter si la bague se trouve ou non dans une des positions prédéfinies. The apparatus according to the invention may further comprise means for detecting the position of the ring, configured to detect whether or not the ring is in one of the predefined positions.
[0013] Lesdits moyens de détection peuvent comprendre des capteurs électroniques montés sur le châssis, ces capteurs étant des capteurs de position sans contact, et dans lequel la bague comprend des extensions plates qui se positionnent en face des capteurs quand la bague se trouve dans une des positions prédéfinies. [0014] Selon une forme d'exécution de l'appareil de l'invention, l'actionneur comprend un moteur électrique configuré pour bloquer le pivotement au moment où l'alimentation du moteur est coupée. [0013] Said detection means may comprise electronic sensors mounted on the chassis, these sensors being contactless position sensors, and in which the ring comprises flat extensions which are positioned in front of the sensors when the ring is in a position. predefined positions. According to one embodiment of the apparatus of the invention, the actuator comprises an electric motor configured to block the pivoting at the moment when the power supply to the motor is cut off.
[0015] L'appareil selon l'invention peut comprendre des moyens de commande manuelle qui permettent à un opérateur de positionner la bague dans une des positions prédéfinies . The apparatus of the invention may include manual control means that allow an operator to position the ring in one of the predefined positions.
[0016] En amont du flexible, l'appareil peut comprendre un ou plusieurs détecteurs constituant des moyens de sélection du type de déchets, adaptés pour détecter une ou plusieurs caractéristiques, telles que des caractéristiques physiques, géométriques et/ou chimiques, des déchets. Dans ce cas, le positionnement de la bague dans une des positions prédéfinies sera avantageusement commandé de manière automatique sur base de signaux générés par le ou les détecteurs.  Upstream of the hose, the apparatus may comprise one or more detectors constituting means for selecting the type of waste, adapted to detect one or more characteristics, such as physical, geometrical and / or chemical characteristics, waste. In this case, the positioning of the ring in one of the predefined positions will advantageously be controlled automatically on the basis of signals generated by the detector (s).
[0017] L'appareil selon cette dernière forme peut comprendre des moyens anti-vibration adaptés pour limiter les forces de vibration agissant sur le ou les détecteurs.  The apparatus according to the latter form may comprise anti-vibration means adapted to limit the vibration forces acting on the detector or detectors.
[0018] Dans une forme spécifique de l'appareil selon l'invention, l'extrémité proximale du flexible est fixe par rapport au châssis. In a specific form of the apparatus according to the invention, the proximal end of the hose is fixed relative to the frame.
[0019] L'invention se rapporte également à un aspirateur de déchets pourvu d'un appareil selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes. Il peut s'agir particulièrement d'un aspirateur urbain ou industriel.  The invention also relates to a vacuum cleaner provided with an apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims. It can be particularly an urban or industrial vacuum cleaner.
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[0020] La figure 1 représente une vue globale d'un aspirateur urbain ou industriel, de manière à illustrer le domaine d'application principal de l'invention. Figure 1 represents an overall view of an urban or industrial vacuum cleaner, so as to illustrate the main field of application of the invention.
[0021] La figure 2 montre le principe de séparation de l'appareil de l'invention. [0022] La figure 3 représente l'appareil de l'invention selon une forme d'exécution préférée. Figure 2 shows the principle of separation of the apparatus of the invention. Figure 3 shows the apparatus of the invention according to a preferred embodiment.
[0023] La figure 4 montre les éléments constitutifs de l'appareil représenté à la figure 3. Figure 4 shows the constituent elements of the apparatus shown in Figure 3.
Description détaillée de 1 ' invention Detailed description of the invention
[0024] La présente invention sera décrite plus en détail dans une ou plusieurs formes d'exécution préférées de l'invention en se référant aux figures annexées et pour lesquelles des éléments ou détails peuvent être combinés. Il en est de même pour ce qui concerne une combinaison de détails repris dans les figures qui représentent l'état de la technique avec les éléments essentiels de la présente invention .  The present invention will be described in more detail in one or more preferred embodiments of the invention with reference to the accompanying figures and for which elements or details may be combined. It is the same with regard to a combination of details in the figures which represent the state of the art with the essential elements of the present invention.
[0025] La figure 1 représente une vue générale d'un aspirateur urbain ou industriel tel que connu aujourd'hui. L'aspirateur est schématisé par le repère 1. Il est muni d'une buse d'aspiration 10 qui sera manipulée par 1 ' opérateur ou agent de propreté de manière à être en contact à une première extrémité avec le sol ou les parois à aspirer, la deuxième extrémité étant reliée à un tuyau souple 20, essentiellement de même diamètre que celui de la buse 10. La deuxième extrémité dudit tuyau de préférence souple 20 sera liée directement à l'aspirateur 1. On voit également à la figure 1 un conteneur 11 récoltant les déchets, un filtre 12, et les moyens de locomotion 13. Figure 1 shows a general view of an urban vacuum cleaner or industrial as known today. The vacuum cleaner is shown schematically by reference numeral 1. It is provided with a suction nozzle 10 which will be handled by the operator or cleaning agent so as to be in contact at one end with the ground or the walls to be sucked. the second end being connected to a flexible pipe 20, essentially of the same diameter as that of the nozzle 10. The second end of said preferably flexible pipe 20 will be directly connected to the vacuum cleaner 1. Also seen in FIG. 11 collecting the waste, a filter 12, and means of locomotion 13.
[0026] Le principe de séparation qui est à la base de l'invention est ensuite illustré à la figure 2 sans toutefois montrer toutes les caractéristiques de l'invention. A l'intérieur de l'aspirateur, le tuyau de préférence souple 20 est connecté à un tuyau de préférence rigide 21 qui dirige les déchets entrants selon une direction essentiellement verticale. A l'extrémité du tuyau rigide 21 se trouve un flexible 22, l'extrémité proximale dudit flexible 22 étant fixée sur le tuyau 21, et donc configurée pour recevoir les déchets entrants, l'extrémité distale du flexible 22 étant reliée à une bague 23 présentant une ouverture horizontale à travers laquelle les déchets vont passer. Le flexible 22 est donc un tuyau flexible qui permet le passage de déchets à travers le tuyau. La bague 23 est déplaçable entre au moins deux positions de manière à déposer les déchets dans l'un ou l'autre des conteneurs 24 et 25. The principle of separation which is the basis of the invention is then illustrated in Figure 2 without however show all the features of the invention. Inside the vacuum cleaner, the preferably flexible pipe 20 is connected to a preferably rigid pipe 21 which directs the incoming waste in a substantially vertical direction. At the end of the rigid pipe 21 is a hose 22, the proximal end said hose 22 being fixed on the pipe 21, and thus configured to receive the incoming waste, the distal end of the hose 22 being connected to a ring 23 having a horizontal opening through which the waste will pass. The hose 22 is a flexible hose that allows the passage of waste through the pipe. The ring 23 is movable between at least two positions so as to deposit the waste in one or other of the containers 24 and 25.
[0027] Les moyens spécifiques pour mettre en œuvre ce principe général sont décrits ci-après. La figure 3 montre l'appareil selon une forme d'exécution préférée de l'invention. Le flexible 22 n'est pas représenté sur cette figure afin de ne pas empêcher la vue complète des autres éléments. Ce flexible 22 sera fixé sur un tuyau 26, par exemple un tuyau en PVC de quelques centimètres de hauteur, qui lui-même est relié à la bague 23. Le tuyau 26 ainsi que l'ouverture de la bague 23 représentent un diamètre qui permet le passage de déchets de taille variable, par exemple un diamètre compris entre 10 et 20 cm. Selon cette forme d'exécution, la bague 23 constitue un assemblage d'éléments qui permet la libre rotation du tuyau 26 à l'intérieur de la bague 23, et qui sera décrit en détail ultérieurement . The specific means for implementing this general principle are described below. Figure 3 shows the apparatus according to a preferred embodiment of the invention. The hose 22 is not shown in this figure so as not to prevent the complete view of the other elements. This hose 22 will be fixed on a pipe 26, for example a PVC pipe a few centimeters high, which itself is connected to the ring 23. The pipe 26 and the opening of the ring 23 represent a diameter which allows the passage of waste of variable size, for example a diameter of between 10 and 20 cm. According to this embodiment, the ring 23 constitutes an assembly of elements which allows the free rotation of the pipe 26 inside the ring 23, and which will be described in detail later.
[0028] La principale caractéristique de l'invention réside dans la façon par laquelle la bague 23 et avec elle l'extrémité distale du flexible 22 (via le tuyau 26), est déplacée dans une pluralité de positions prédéfinies pour permettre le tri de déchets. Dans la forme d'exécution montrée à la figure 3, trois positions sont prévues pour trier les déchets dans trois conteneurs (non représentés) , pour séparer les objets selon leurs propriétés internes. La bague 23 est adaptée pour pouvoir effectuer un mouvement pivotant autour d'un axe vertical 31 situé à l'extérieur (de l'ouverture) de la bague. Ce pivotement est actionné par un actionneur qui dans la forme d'exécution représentée à la figure 3 comprend un moteur électrique 32 et une transmission à engrenage à 90° (35) . Par ce pivotement, la bague 23 sera positionnée dans une des trois positions de tri prédéfinies. L'actionneur représenté par les repères 32 et 35 est monté sur un châssis 30, monté lui-même de manière fixe sur l'aspirateur. The main feature of the invention lies in the way in which the ring 23 and with it the distal end of the hose 22 (via the pipe 26), is moved in a plurality of predefined positions to allow the sorting of waste . In the embodiment shown in Figure 3, three positions are provided to sort the waste in three containers (not shown), to separate the objects according to their internal properties. The ring 23 is adapted to be able to perform a pivoting movement about a vertical axis 31 located outside (of the opening) of the ring. This pivoting is actuated by an actuator which in the embodiment shown in Figure 3 comprises an electric motor 32 and a gear transmission to 90 ° (35). By this pivoting, the ring 23 will be positioned in one of the three predefined sorting positions. The actuator represented by the marks 32 and 35 is mounted on a frame 30, itself fixedly mounted on the vacuum cleaner.
[0029] Le contrôle de la position de la bague 23 est effectué de préférence à l'aide de trois capteurs électroniques 33 montés sur le châssis 30. La bague 23 est munie d'une extension plate 34 en métal qui s'étend sur le pourtour moyen de la bague 23 tout en restant parallèle au plan de la bague 26, et qui va se positionner en face des capteurs 33 au moment où la bague 23 atteint l'une des trois positions de tri. Les capteurs 33 fonctionnent de préférence selon le principe de détection sans contact, connu en soi par l'homme de l'art (détecteurs de proximité inductifs) . Des moyens de traitement de signal, connus en soi, sont prévus pour détecter les signaux générés par les capteurs 33 et en déduire la position de la bague 23. Des moyens de contrôle, également connus en soi, sont prévus pour régler le positionnement de la bague 23 par l'actionneur 32/35.  The control of the position of the ring 23 is preferably performed using three electronic sensors 33 mounted on the frame 30. The ring 23 is provided with a flat extension 34 of metal which extends over the around the ring 23 while remaining parallel to the plane of the ring 26, and which will be positioned in front of the sensors 33 at the moment when the ring 23 reaches one of the three sorting positions. The sensors 33 preferably operate according to the non-contact detection principle, known per se to those skilled in the art (inductive proximity sensors). Signal processing means, known per se, are provided to detect the signals generated by the sensors 33 and to deduce the position of the ring 23. Control means, also known per se, are provided for adjusting the positioning of the ring 23 by the actuator 32/35.
[0030] L'actionneur 32/35 fonctionne de préférence de façon à ce que le mouvement soit bloqué quand l'alimentation du moteur 32 est interrompue. Ceci permet de maintenir facilement la position de la bague 26 lorsqu'une des positions prédéfinies est atteinte. Le redémarrage du moteur doit se faire rapidement, de manière à pouvoir corriger un déplacement non souhaité de la bague, en actionnant par exemple le mouvement de la bague vers la bonne position de tri. Un type de combinaison moteur+transmission adéquate pour ce but est un motoréducteur à courant continu à vis sans fin. The actuator 32/35 preferably operates so that the movement is blocked when the power supply of the motor 32 is interrupted. This makes it easy to maintain the position of the ring 26 when one of the predefined positions is reached. The motor must be restarted quickly so that an undesired displacement of the ring can be corrected, for example by actuating the movement of the ring towards the correct sorting position. One type of combination adequate motor + transmission for this purpose is a worm geared DC gearmotor.
[0031] La figure 4 montre une vue éclatée des éléments constitutifs de l'appareil. On voit que le châssis 30 comprend une partie centrale 40 pourvue d'un trou ou orifice 43 qui permet le passage d'une tige 36 sur laquelle les différents éléments de la bague seront montés de manière à pouvoir pivoter autour de l'axe 31. Le châssis comprend également des bras 41 émanant de la partie centrale 40 qui portent à leurs extrémités les capteurs 33, de manière à maintenir les capteurs sur des positions qui sont distribuées autour de l'axe 31. La bague 23 comprend plusieurs éléments. Le tuyau 26 est fixé à sa propre extrémité distale à l'intérieur d'un anneau 44 qui est maintenu en position verticale par les deux plaques 45 qui présentent respectivement une ouverture de diamètre inférieur au diamètre extérieur de l'anneau 44 et supérieur au diamètre extérieur du tuyau 26, permettant la rotation de l'anneau 44 et du tuyau 26 autour de leur propre axe vertical. Dans le plan de l'anneau 44, celui-ci est maintenu par une plaque 46 présentant une ouverture de diamètre supérieur au diamètre extérieur de l'anneau 44 de façon à maintenir l'anneau 44 à l'intérieur de l'ensemble des plaques 45 et 46, tout en permettant la libre rotation de l'anneau 44 autour de son propre axe central. Lxextension plate 34 déjà décrite, qui va se positionner en face des capteurs 33, fait partie de la plaque 46. La plaque 46 pourrait être remplacée par deux plaques d'épaisseur adéquate. Des plaques 47 en matériau antifriction sont de préférence prévues sur les deux faces de l'anneau 44, ces plaques 47 ayant la même forme que les plaques 45. L'assemblage est solidarisé par vissage via les trous ou orifices 48 prévus dans les différents éléments. Le matériau des plaques 47 antifrictions facilitera le mouvement de l'anneau 44 à l'intérieur de la structure assemblée. Cette structure permet donc la libre rotation de l'anneau 44 et donc du tuyau 26 autour de leur propre axe central lors du pivotement de l'assemblage autour de l'axe 31. Cette configuration évite une torsion excessive du flexible 22. Figure 4 shows an exploded view of the constituent elements of the apparatus. It can be seen that the frame 30 comprises a central portion 40 provided with a hole or orifice 43 which allows the passage of a rod 36 on which the various elements of the ring will be mounted so as to be pivotable about the axis 31. The chassis also includes arms 41 emanating from the central portion 40 which carry at their ends the sensors 33, so as to maintain the sensors at positions which are distributed around the axis 31. The ring 23 comprises several elements. The pipe 26 is fixed at its distal end inside a ring 44 which is held in a vertical position by the two plates 45 which respectively have an opening of diameter smaller than the outer diameter of the ring 44 and greater than the diameter. outside the pipe 26, allowing the rotation of the ring 44 and the pipe 26 around their own vertical axis. In the plane of the ring 44, the latter is held by a plate 46 having an opening of diameter greater than the outer diameter of the ring 44 so as to maintain the ring 44 inside the set of plates 45 and 46, while allowing free rotation of the ring 44 around its own central axis. L x extension plate 34 described above, which will be positioned in front of the sensors 33, is part of the plate 46. The plate 46 could be replaced by two plates of adequate thickness. Plates 47 of antifriction material are preferably provided on both faces of the ring 44, these plates 47 having the same shape as the plates 45. The assembly is secured by screwing via the holes or orifices 48 provided in the various elements. . The material of the anti-friction plates 47 will facilitate the movement of the ring 44 inside the assembled structure. This structure thus allows the free rotation of the ring 44 and thus of the pipe 26 around their own central axis during the pivoting of the assembly about the axis 31. This configuration avoids excessive torsion of the hose 22.
[0032] Le tri sera régi sur base de certaines caractéristiques des déchets collectés.  The sorting will be governed on the basis of certain characteristics of the waste collected.
[0033] Selon une forme d'exécution, 1 ' actionnement de l'appareil de séparation est déclenché manuellement par l'opérateur ou agent de propreté qui aura accès à des moyens de commande tels qu'un ou plusieurs boutons ou un écran, par lesquels il pourra changer la position du flexible 22 en fonction du type de déchet qu'il récolte.  According to one embodiment, the actuation of the separating apparatus is triggered manually by the operator or cleaning officer who will have access to control means such as one or more buttons or a screen, for example. which it will be able to change the position of the hose 22 according to the type of waste that it harvests.
[0034] Selon une autre forme d'exécution, la sélection est faite automatiquement sur base d'une détection de certaines caractéristiques par exemple liées à la nature des déchets par détecteurs électroniques ou optiques. De préférence, les détecteurs sont positionnés au niveau du tuyau 21 qui est dans ce cas muni d'ouvertures adaptées pour recevoir les détecteurs. Les types de détecteurs utilisables sont par exemple les détecteurs connus dans l'art de la technique, à même de détecter la présence de composants métalliques ou les détecteurs de composants non métalliques tels que les détecteurs NIR (Near Infra Red) . Les signaux générés par ces détecteurs seront transférés vers un module de commande qui commandera 1 ' actionnement de l'appareil de l'invention en fonction des composants détectés. De manière générale, les détecteurs de type NIR ou équivalents ont un temps de réaction plus élevé que les détecteurs de composants métalliques. Pour cette raison, les détecteurs NIR ou équivalents sont installés de préférence plus loin de l'extrémité proximale du flexible 22 que les détecteurs de composants métalliques. [0035] De préférence, des moyens anti-vibration tel que des supports en un matériau amortisseur, sont prévus pour limiter les forces de vibration agissant sur les détecteurs lors de l'opération de l'aspirateur. According to another embodiment, the selection is made automatically based on a detection of certain characteristics for example related to the nature of the waste by electronic or optical sensors. Preferably, the detectors are positioned at the level of the pipe 21 which is in this case provided with openings adapted to receive the detectors. The types of detectors that can be used are, for example, the detectors known in the art of the art, capable of detecting the presence of metallic components or the detectors of non-metallic components such as the NIR (Near Infra Red) detectors. The signals generated by these detectors will be transferred to a control module which will control the actuation of the apparatus of the invention as a function of the detected components. In general, the NIR type detectors or the like have a higher reaction time than the metal component detectors. For this reason, the NIR or equivalent detectors are preferably installed further from the proximal end of the hose 22 than the metal component detectors. Preferably, anti-vibration means such as supports of a damping material, are provided to limit the vibration forces acting on the detectors during the operation of the vacuum cleaner.
[0036] Le mouvement pivotant de la bague 26 permet d'avoir une structure compacte, avec un axe de rotation 31 en position centrale, ce qui permet de positionner l'extrémité distale du flexible 22 sur une pluralité de positions localisées autour de l'axe 31. Cet appareil est donc applicable sous les mêmes contraintes auxquelles est soumis un appareil d'aspiration de déchets tel que représenté à la figure 1. L'appareil est bien sûr utilisable dans des appareils de type et de taille différents, tout en maintenant les avantages cités ci- dessus. Par exemple, un appareil peut être envisagé dans lequel deux, trois ou même davantage de positions sont prévues autour de l'axe 31 pour effectuer un tri dans un nombre de conteneurs correspondant. Des variantes sont également envisageables pour d'autres caractéristiques de l'invention. Par exemple, un moteur électrique pourrait être utilisé pour être directement lié à l'axe de pivotement 31 au lieu d'un moteur qui agit via une transmission à 90°. L'axe de pivotement est de préférence orienté perpendiculairement par rapport à l'ouverture de la bague 23, comme c'est le cas dans les formes d'exécution représentées dans les figures. Ceci n'exclut pas la mise en œuvre de formes d'exécution selon l'invention dans lesquelles un angle autre que 90° est appliqué entre l'axe 31 et l'ouverture de la bague 23. L'extrémité proximale du flexible 22 est de préférence maintenue en position fixe par rapport au châssis 30, bien qu'une position libre de cette extrémité, de préférence limitée par des contraintes ne soit pas exclue. The pivoting movement of the ring 26 makes it possible to have a compact structure, with an axis of rotation 31 in the central position, which makes it possible to position the distal end of the hose 22 on a plurality of localized positions around the axis 31. This apparatus is therefore applicable under the same constraints to which is subjected a waste suction apparatus as shown in Figure 1. The apparatus is of course usable in devices of different types and sizes, while maintaining the benefits mentioned above. For example, an apparatus may be envisaged in which two, three or even more positions are provided around the axis 31 for sorting in a corresponding number of containers. Variations are also conceivable for other features of the invention. For example, an electric motor could be used to be directly connected to the pivot axis 31 instead of a motor acting via a 90 ° transmission. The pivot axis is preferably oriented perpendicular to the opening of the ring 23, as is the case in the embodiments shown in the figures. This does not exclude the implementation of embodiments of the invention in which an angle other than 90 ° is applied between the axis 31 and the opening of the ring 23. The proximal end of the hose 22 is preferably maintained in a fixed position relative to the frame 30, although a free position of this end, preferably limited by constraints is not excluded.

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REVENDICATIONS
1. Appareil de séparation et de tri de déchets comprenant : Apparatus for separating and sorting waste comprising:
- un châssis (30),  a chassis (30),
- une bague (23) présentant une ouverture, ladite bague étant pivotable par rapport au châssis (30) autour d'un axe (31) qui est situé à l'extérieur de 1 ' ouverture ,  - a ring (23) having an opening, said ring being pivotable relative to the frame (30) about an axis (31) which is located outside the opening,
- un flexible (22) ayant une extrémité proximale et une extrémité distale, l'extrémité proximale étant adaptée pour recevoir les déchets, l'extrémité distale étant reliée à la bague (23) , de façon à ce que les déchets passent par l'ouverture de la bague,  a hose (22) having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end being adapted to receive the waste, the distal end being connected to the ring (23), so that the waste passes through the opening the ring,
- un actionneur (32/35) adapté pour actionner le pivotement de la bague (23) autour dudit axe (31), de manière à positionner la bague dans une position, ladite position étant une parmi plusieurs positions prédéfinies, de sorte que chaque position permette le dépôt et la collecte de déchets dans un conteneur ou compartiment différent.  an actuator (32/35) adapted to actuate the pivoting of the ring (23) about said axis (31), so as to position the ring in a position, said position being one of several predefined positions, so that each position allows the deposit and collection of waste in a different container or compartment.
2. Appareil selon la revendication 1, dans lequel l'extrémité distale du flexible (22) est apte à se déplacer librement autour de son axe par rapport à la bague (23) lors du pivotement de la bague.  2. Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the distal end of the hose (22) is able to move freely about its axis relative to the ring (23) during the pivoting of the ring.
3. Appareil selon la revendication 2, dans lequel le flexible (22) est fixé à son extrémité distale à un tuyau (26) fixé à son tour à l'intérieur d'un anneau (44), ledit anneau étant maintenu par la bague (23) dans le plan de l'anneau ainsi que dans la direction perpendiculaire par rapport à ce plan, tout en permettant la libre rotation de l'anneau (44) autour de son axe central . An apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the hose (22) is attached at its distal end to a pipe (26) which is in turn secured within a ring (44), said ring being held by the ring (23) in the plane of the ring and in the direction perpendicular to this plane, while allowing the free rotation of the ring (44) about its central axis.
4. Appareil selon la revendication 3, dans lequel l'anneau (44) est maintenu dans son plan par une ou plusieurs plaques (46) présentant une première ouverture de diamètre supérieur au diamètre extérieur de l'anneau (44), et dans la direction perpendiculaire audit plan, par deux plaques (45) présentant une deuxième ouverture de diamètre inférieur au diamètre externe de l'anneau (44) et supérieur au diamètre externe du tuyau (26) , la bague (23) étant formée par l'assemblage desdites plaques (46) présentant la première ouverture avec les plaques présentant la deuxième ouverture (45) . Apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the ring (44) is held in its plane by one or more plates (46) having a first opening larger in diameter than the outer diameter of the ring (44), and in the direction perpendicular to said plane, by two plates (45) having a second opening smaller in diameter than the outer diameter of the ring (44) and greater than the outer diameter of the pipe (26), the ring (23) being formed by the assembly said plates (46) having the first opening with the plates having the second opening (45).
5. Appareil selon la revendication 4, comprenant en outre deux plaques anti friction (47) installées des deux côtés de l'anneau, respectivement entre l'anneau (44) et chacune des plaques (45) présentant la deuxième ouverture.  5. Apparatus according to claim 4, further comprising two anti-friction plates (47) installed on both sides of the ring, respectively between the ring (44) and each of the plates (45) having the second opening.
6. Appareil selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, comprenant des moyens de détection (33) de la position de la bague (23) , configurés pour détecter si la bague se trouve ou non dans une des positions prédéfinies.  6. Apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising means (33) for detecting the position of the ring (23), configured to detect whether or not the ring is in one of the predefined positions.
7. Appareil selon la revendication 6, dans lequel les moyens de détection comprennent des capteurs électroniques (33) montés sur le châssis (30), ces capteurs étant des capteurs de position sans contact, et dans lequel la bague comprend des extensions plates (34) qui se positionnent en face des capteurs (33) quand la bague (23) se trouve dans une des positions prédéfinies.  An apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the detection means comprises electronic sensors (33) mounted on the frame (30), which sensors are non-contact position sensors, and wherein the ring comprises flat extensions (34). ) which are positioned in front of the sensors (33) when the ring (23) is in one of the predefined positions.
8. Appareil selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel l'actionneur comprend un moteur électrique (32) configuré pour bloquer le pivotement au moment où l'alimentation du moteur est coupée . Apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the actuator comprises an electric motor (32) configured to block pivoting at the time the motor power is turned off.
9. Appareil selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, comprenant des moyens de commande manuelle qui permettent à un opérateur de positionner la bague (23) dans une des positions prédéfinies. 9. Apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising manual control means which allow an operator to position the ring (23) in one of the predefined positions.
10. Appareil selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes comprenant, en amont du flexible (22), un ou plusieurs détecteurs adaptés pour détecter une ou plusieurs caractéristiques des déchets, et dans lequel le positionnement de la bague (23) dans une des positions prédéfinies est commandé de manière automatique sur base de signaux générés par le ou les détecteurs.  10. Apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims comprising, upstream of the hose (22), one or more detectors adapted to detect one or more characteristics of the waste, and wherein the positioning of the ring (23) in one of the positions. predefined is automatically controlled on the basis of signals generated by the detector (s).
11. Appareil selon la revendication 10, comprenant des moyens anti-vibration adaptés pour limiter les forces de vibration agissant sur le ou les détecteurs.  11. Apparatus according to claim 10, comprising anti-vibration means adapted to limit the vibration forces acting on the detector or detectors.
12. Appareil selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel l'extrémité proximale du flexible (22) est fixe par rapport au châssis (30) .  Apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the proximal end of the hose (22) is fixed relative to the frame (30).
13. Aspirateur de déchets pourvu d'un appareil selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes .  13. Waste vacuum cleaner provided with an apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims.
14. Aspirateur selon la revendication 13, dans lequel l'aspirateur est un aspirateur urbain ou industriel.  14. Vacuum cleaner according to claim 13, wherein the vacuum cleaner is an urban or industrial vacuum cleaner.
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