EP3383557B1 - Device for identifying non-conforming objects - Google Patents

Device for identifying non-conforming objects Download PDF

Info

Publication number
EP3383557B1
EP3383557B1 EP16819138.5A EP16819138A EP3383557B1 EP 3383557 B1 EP3383557 B1 EP 3383557B1 EP 16819138 A EP16819138 A EP 16819138A EP 3383557 B1 EP3383557 B1 EP 3383557B1
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
waste
tabs
plate
detection device
container
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Active
Application number
EP16819138.5A
Other languages
German (de)
French (fr)
Other versions
EP3383557A1 (en
Inventor
Roland Pelisson
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Terradona
Commissariat a lEnergie Atomique et aux Energies Alternatives CEA
Original Assignee
Terradona
Commissariat a lEnergie Atomique CEA
Commissariat a lEnergie Atomique et aux Energies Alternatives CEA
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Terradona, Commissariat a lEnergie Atomique CEA, Commissariat a lEnergie Atomique et aux Energies Alternatives CEA filed Critical Terradona
Priority to PL16819138T priority Critical patent/PL3383557T3/en
Publication of EP3383557A1 publication Critical patent/EP3383557A1/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of EP3383557B1 publication Critical patent/EP3383557B1/en
Active legal-status Critical Current
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical

Links

Images

Classifications

    • 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

Definitions

  • the present application relates to a device for detecting non-compliant objects, in particular non-compliant waste for selective sorting containers.
  • Some selective sorting containers are intended to receive waste such as newspapers, magazines or magazines. This waste is generally called JRM waste.
  • the detection device may comprise a punch used to mark the waste introduced into the container so as to determine the hardness of the waste, too hard waste generally not corresponding to JRM waste.
  • the detection device can be adapted to recognize the printed characters present on JRM waste.
  • the detection device can comprise ultraviolet lighting, most of the JRM waste having a signature recognizable under this type of lighting.
  • a disadvantage of the detection devices described above is that they can be complex to implement. In addition, they do not allow the detection of an object which is not JRM waste and which is hidden between two sheets of newspapers. In addition, it is desirable that the power consumption of the detection device is as low as possible so as to provide a long-term supply of the detection device by means of electric accumulators.
  • An object of an embodiment is to overcome all or part of the drawbacks of the detection devices described above.
  • Another object of an embodiment is that the detection device makes it possible to detect that the waste introduced is not JRM waste.
  • Another object of an embodiment is that the detection device has a reduced consumption.
  • Another object of an embodiment is that the maintenance of the detection device is simple.
  • Another object of an embodiment is that the detection device makes it possible to determine the volume of waste introduced into the container.
  • one embodiment provides a device for detecting a non-conforming object comprising a tray, having a hollow portion seen from above, on which the object is intended to move and individually tilting tongues intended to be lifted by said object, at least one of the tongues being folded against the hollow portion in the absence of said object, and a detection circuit adapted to determine whether the amplitudes of lifting of the tongues exceed a threshold.
  • the plate comprises a first flat portion and a second portion comprising two parallel strips between which the hollow portion extends, the first flat portion being upstream of the second portion in the direction of movement of the object.
  • the first portion and the parallel strips are inclined relative to a horizontal plane of more than 10 °.
  • the device further comprises a tilting flap intended to be lifted by said object and folded against the first portion in the absence of said object, the detection circuit being adapted to determine the amplitude of the lifting of the shutter.
  • the device comprises sensors adapted to detect if the tongues are coplanar.
  • the device further comprises, for at least one of the tongues, a sensor adapted to detect the presence of the object between the tongue and the plate.
  • the senor comprises a wheel mounted to rotate freely on the corresponding tongue and being adapted to be rotated in contact with the moving object.
  • the device further comprises, for each tab among at least two tabs, a sensor adapted to detect the presence of the object between the tab and the plate.
  • the device further comprises a roller upstream of the plate in the direction of movement of the object, said roller being adapted to be rotated in contact with the moving object.
  • One embodiment also provides a container, in particular for newspapers, journals and magazines, comprising a detection device as defined above.
  • the figure 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a container 5 of JRM waste.
  • the container 5 comprises a device 10 for detecting waste introduced into the container 5 through an opening 12.
  • the opening 12 has a rectangular shape.
  • the dimensions of the opening are adapted to the introduction of a determined quantity of waste through the opening 12, for example a stack of JRM waste having a maximum thickness of 10 cm and a maximum width of 30 cm.
  • the detection device 10 is integrated into the container 5. According to another embodiment, the detection device 10 is an apparatus which can be mounted on a container 5 already installed.
  • the figures 2 and 3 represent an embodiment of the detection device 10. According to one embodiment, the majority of the mechanical parts of the detection device 10 can be symmetrical with respect to a substantially vertical plane.
  • the flange 14 can be integrated into the container 5 or can correspond to a separate piece attached to the container 5 already installed.
  • the opening 12 includes a lower edge 16 and an upper edge 18, for example substantially horizontal.
  • the detection device 10 comprises a plate 20, for example made of a plastic or teflon material, disposed inside the container 5.
  • the plate 20 comprises an edge 22 which is attached to the lower edge 16 of the opening 12.
  • the plate 20 comprises a first portion 24, substantially planar and inclined with respect to a horizontal plane of an angle of inclination a, and a second portion 26 comprising two substantially planar parallel bands 28 extending the first portion 24 and separated by a portion in hollow 30 oriented downwards, that is to say a concave portion seen from above.
  • the concave portion 30 is, for example, a cylindrical sector of axis parallel to the lateral edges of the strips 28.
  • the angle inclination a of the first portion 24 and the bands 28 relative to a horizontal plane is greater than 10 °, preferably between 32 ° and 36 °.
  • the spacing between the parallel strips 28 is between 15 cm and 18 cm.
  • the maximum depth of the concave portion 30, measured relative to the plane containing the planar portion 24 of the plate 20 is between 5 cm and 8 cm.
  • the detection device 10 comprises a row of tabs 32 E , 32 I , 32 C mounted free in rotation about an axis D1, for example substantially horizontal and parallel to the edges 16, 18 of the opening 12.
  • the detection device 10 comprises at least three tabs, preferably at least five tabs 32 E , 32 I , 32 C arranged next to each other above the plate 20 and distributed in two external tabs 32 E which are the outermost tabs of the row of tabs, a central tab 32 C which is the most central tab of the row of tabs and two intermediate tabs 32 I , arranged on either side of the central tongue 32 C , each intermediate tongue 32 I being disposed between the central tongue 32 C and one of the external tongues 32 E.
  • the width of each tongue 32 E measured along the axis D1 is between 6 cm and 7 cm. According to one embodiment, the width of each tongue 32 I , 32 C , measured along the axis D1, is between 5 cm and 6 cm.
  • the total width of the tongues 32 I and 32 C measured along the axis D1 is preferably slightly less than the spacing between the parallel strips 28, so that these tongues 32 I and 32 C are all located at l plumb from zone 30.
  • each tongue 32 E , 32 I , 32 C are capable of pivoting independently of each other the tongues around the axis D1.
  • Each tongue 32 E , 32 I , 32 C may comprise a substantially flat strip 34 extending on the side opposite the axis D1 by a flange 36 inclined relative to the corresponding strip 34.
  • each tongue 32 E , 32 I , 32 C is made of a rigid material, for example a plastic material.
  • the length of each tongue 32 E , 32 I , 32 C is such that, in the absence of waste, the tongue is held by its own weight against the plate 20.
  • the length of the tongues 32 E , 32 I , 32 C is between 20 cm and 22 cm.
  • the external tongues 32 E can be arranged so as to be, in the absence of waste, in abutment against the parallel strips 28 of the plate 20.
  • the central tongue 32 C is arranged so as to be, in the absence of waste, in abutment against the concave portion 30 of the plate 20, preferably at the level of the concave portion 30 at equal distance from the side bands 28.
  • each intermediate tongue 32 E is arranged so as to be, in the absence of waste, in abutment against the concave portion 30 of the plate 20 closer to one of the side bands 28.
  • the tongues 32 E , 32 I and 32 C are not coplanar, the central tongue 32 C being less inclined with respect to a vertical plane than the intermediate tongues 32 I and the intermediate tongues 32 I being less inclined with respect to a vertical plane than the tongue s external 32 E.
  • the detection device 10 can comprise, for each tab 32 E , 32 I , 32 C , an elastic return means 38 shown schematically in figure 3 , for example a torsion spring, which tends to bring the tongue against the plate 20.
  • the intensity of the return force provided by the elastic return means 38 can increase when the spacing between the tongue and the plate 20 increases .
  • each external tongue 32 E comprises a finger 39 which projects from the lateral edge of the tongue 32 E towards the adjoining intermediate tongue 32 I and which forms a stop limiting the angular movement of the adjoining intermediate tongue 32 I .
  • the intermediate tabs 32 I can, in addition, comprise a lateral finger, not shown, limiting the angular movement of the central tongue 32 C.
  • the detection device 10 comprises sensors connected to a processing module 40, shown only schematically in figure 2 .
  • the processing module 40 can comprise a processor, for example a microprocessor or a microcontroller, adapted to execute instructions of a computer program stored in a memory.
  • the detection device 10 comprises first sensors 42 supplying signals to the processing module 40 from which the processing module 40 is adapted to detect whether the inclinations of the tongues 32 E , 32 I , 32 C around of the axis D1 with respect to a reference plane are substantially identical.
  • each sensor 42 comprises a magnet provided on a tongue and a flexible blade switch provided on an adjacent tongue, the switch being kept closed by the magnet when the magnet is close to the switch, that is to say when the adjoining tongues are substantially coplanar.
  • two sensors 42 are provided to determine whether each intermediate tongue 32 I is coplanar with the central tongue 32 C.
  • the detection device 10 further comprises sensors 44 supplying signals to the processing module 40 from which the processing module 40 is adapted to detect the passage of a waste between the intermediate tongues 32 I and the plate 20.
  • each sensor 44 comprises a wheel, visible only at figure 3 , mounted free in rotation relative to the corresponding intermediate tongue 32 I and which is arranged relative to the intermediate tongue 32 I so that each wheel 44 is rotated during the passage of an object between the plate 20 and the tongue intermediate 32 I. The rotation of the wheel can be detected by the processing module 40.
  • the sensors 44 can be located on the external tabs 32 E and / or on the central tab 32 C in addition to or in place of the sensors 44 located on the intermediate tabs 32 I.
  • the detection device 10 comprises, in place of the sensors 42 and 44 described above, sensors, for example inclinometers, adapted to supply the processing module 40 with signals representative of the inclination of each tab 32 E , 32 I , 32 C relative to a reference plane.
  • the detection device 10 can further comprise a roller 46 mounted freely in rotation about a horizontal axis D2, preferably substantially parallel to the axis D1, disposed between the edge 22 of the plate 20 and the opening 12.
  • a sensor, not shown, connected to the processing module 40 can be adapted to detect the rotation of the roller 46.
  • the detection device 10 comprises a flap 48 mounted freely in rotation about an axis D3, preferably substantially parallel to the axis D1, for example horizontal.
  • the length of the flap 48 is such that, in the absence of waste introduced into the opening 12, the flap 48 substantially closes the opening 12.
  • the detection device 10 can, in addition, comprise an elastic return means, not shown , for example a torsion spring, which tends to fold the flap 48 against the opening 12.
  • the intensity of the restoring force provided by the elastic means can increase when the spacing between the flap 48 and the lower edge 16 of the opening 12 increases.
  • the detection device 10 comprises a sensor, not shown, supplying signals to the processing module 40 from which the processing module 40 is adapted to determine the angle of inclination of the flap 48 relative to a reference plane, for example a vertical plane.
  • the operation of the detection device 10 is as follows: a user introduces waste 50, represented only schematically in figure 2 , in container 5 by passing them through the opening 12.
  • the shape of the opening 12 tends to impose the direction of introduction of the waste 50 into the container 5.
  • the waste 50 can cause the rotation of the roller 46, which facilitates the introduction of the waste 50 into the container 5.
  • the inclination of the first portion 24 of the plate 20 further facilitates the sliding of the waste 50 on the plate 20 towards the inside of the container 5 under their own weight despite the support flap 48 and tabs 32 creating additional friction.
  • the introduction of the waste 50 into the opening 12 causes the flap 48 to pivot, which, under its own weight or under the action of an elastic return means, tends to press the waste 50 against the plate 20 and also to tackle them in the event of a stack, thus preventing intermediate JRMs from sliding faster than those above and below the stack.
  • the waste 50 can correspond to a single sheet of paper or a stack of paper, newspapers or magazines several centimeters thick.
  • the waste 50 reaches the second portion 26 of the plate 20, they deform more or less under the action of their own weight and under the action of the tongues 32 E , 32 I and 32 C to conform to the shape of the concave portion 30 (and do not slip between them) and finally fall into the container 5.
  • the waste 50 generally does not fully match the shape of the concave part 30 so that the contact zone between the waste 50 and the tray 20 can be scaled down. This advantageously makes it possible to reduce the friction between the waste 50 and the plate 20 and to reduce the risks of fouling of the plate 20 by the waste 50.
  • the pressure of the tabs on the waste 50 facilitate the deformation of the latter when they move on the concave portion 30 of the plate 20.
  • the Figures 4, 5 and 6 represent views of the detection device 10 according to the direction of introduction of waste during the introduction of waste of different types.
  • JRM waste is relatively flexible and tend to deform to follow, more or less, the shape of the support on which they rest while most other waste does not have such a property. Therefore, if it is detected that the waste more or less takes a concave shape, which is a relatively unusual shape for a rigid element, this means that it is probably JRM waste.
  • JRM waste 50 is introduced into the container 5.
  • the dimensions of the concave portion 30 of the plate 20 are chosen so as to cause deformation of the waste 50 when it slides on the plate 20.
  • the passage of the waste 50 causes a slight lifting tabs 32 E , 32 I and 32 C.
  • the sensors 42 are adapted to detect the coplanarity of the tabs 32 E , 32 I and 32 C , the lifting of the tabs 32 E , 32 I and 32 C is not sufficient to be detected by the sensors 42.
  • a rigid element 52 (plane or convex) is introduced into the container.
  • This rigid element 52 can be alone or wedged between two flexible JRMs.
  • the element 52 slides on the plate 20. More precisely, the element 52 slides on the bands 28 and overhangs the concave part 30.
  • the passage of the rigid element 52 causes a significant lifting at least of the tongues 32 I and 32 C , which causes them to be coplanar due to the parts 39 limiting their lifting relative to each other in the convex direction. This is detected by the sensors 42.
  • the sensors 42 for the coplanarity of the tongues thus make it possible to detect the introduction of a rigid waste 52 (plane or convex) whose dimensions correspond substantially to those of a JRM waste.
  • An advantage of this embodiment is that the sensors 42 do not cause electrical consumption during the introduction of JRM waste 50. This makes it possible to obtain a significant operating autonomy of the detection device 10 when its electrical supply is ensured. by an electric battery.
  • the processing module can switch between a standby state and a normal operating state.
  • the standby state certain functions fulfilled by the processing module 40 can be deactivated to reduce the power consumption.
  • the transition between the standby state and the normal operating state is obtained during the rotation of the roller 46.
  • the transition between the standby state and the normal operating state can also be obtained when detecting the lifting of one of the tabs 32 E , 32 I and 32 C.
  • the passage of the JRM waste 50 causes the wheels 44 to rotate. It is then possible to measure the length of the JRM waste 50.
  • the detection device 10 further includes a sensor adapted to measure the inclination of the inlet flap 48, determining the angle of inclination of this flap 48 makes it possible to measure the thickness of the JRM 50 waste. An estimate of the volume of the JRM waste 50 can thus be determined by the processing module 40.
  • the operating principle of the detection device 10 is based on the fact that there are few rigid objects having the dimensions of a stack of newspapers, journals and magazines and which have a concave shape. However, this is the case with certain roof tiles. It may be desirable to determine whether such a rigid object is introduced into the container 5.
  • the detection device 10 further comprises a sensor adapted to measure the inclination of the inlet flap 48, determining the angle of inclination of this flap 48 makes it possible to determine the thickness of the rigid object of concave shape which, when it raises the inlet flap 48, moves over the flat portion 24 of the plate 20.
  • the processing module 40 can determine that the object introduced into the container 5 is a rigid object of concave shape when it causes both a significant inclination of the inlet flap 48 and a smaller inclination, possibly not detected, of the tongues 32 E , 32 I and 32 C.
  • a rigid element 54 of small lateral dimensions is introduced into the container 5.
  • the waste 54 may not entail sufficient lifting of the tabs 32 I and 32 C which is detected by the sensors 42. However, it may be desirable to also detect that the waste 54 is not a JRM waste.
  • the sensors 44 comprise wheels, only one of the two wheels is rotated by the passage of the waste 54, which allows the processing module 40 to determine that the waste 54 is not a JRM waste.
  • each tab 32 E , 32 I and 32 C is provided with a sensor which makes it possible to measure the inclination with respect to a reference plane.
  • the processing module 40 can determine that a waste is a JRM waste 50 when the inclination of each tab 32 E , 32 I and 32 C varies during the passage of the waste but remains below a threshold.
  • the processing module 40 can determine that a waste is a waste 52 as shown in figure 5 when the inclination of each tongue 32 E , 32 I and 32 C varies during the passage of the waste above a threshold.
  • the processing module 40 can determine that a waste is a waste 52 as shown in figure 6 when the inclination of only some of the tabs 32 E , 32 I or 32 C varies.
  • the number of tongues 32 E , 32 I and 32 C for which an inclination is detected allows the width of the waste to be determined, measured along the inclination axis D1 of the tongues.
  • the detection device 10 can, moreover, be adapted to determine the filling rate of the container 5.
  • the detection device 10 can further comprise an ultrasonic sensor, connected to the processing module 40, adapted to provide a signal representative of the distance between the sensor and the waste located at the top of the pile of waste piled up in the container 5.
  • the processing module 40 can determine the filling rate of the container 5 from the signal supplied by the ultrasonic sensor.
  • the processing module 40 can, moreover, by means of this sensor, determine whether an attempt at fraud is made by raising a waste already present in the container 5.
  • the processing module 40 can store in a memory data representative of the instant of detection of the waste and of the type of waste not JRM detected, for example if it is a large rigid object or a small rigid object.
  • data representative of the volume of JRM waste introduced into the container 5 and / or of the filling rate of the container 5 can, moreover, be stored in memory by the processing module 40.
  • the processing module 40 can comprise means for exchanging data remotely, using for example radio waves, and in particular implementing a protocol for exchanging data of the Bluetooth or Wi-Fi type. An operator can then recover the data stored by the processing module 40 by means of a reading device, for example a portable telephone.
  • the detection device 10 comprises an inlet flap 48 and tabs 32 E , 32 I and 32 C , the inlet flap 48 may not be present.

Landscapes

  • Controlling Sheets Or Webs (AREA)
  • Geophysics And Detection Of Objects (AREA)
  • Refuse Receptacles (AREA)

Description

La présente demande de brevet revendique la priorité de la demande de brevet français FR15/61659 qui sera considérée comme faisant partie intégrante de la présente description.The present patent application claims priority over the French patent application FR15 / 61659 which will be considered as an integral part of this description.

DomaineField

La présente demande concerne un dispositif de détection d'objets non conformes, notamment de déchets non conformes pour containers de tri sélectif.The present application relates to a device for detecting non-compliant objects, in particular non-compliant waste for selective sorting containers.

Exposé de l'art antérieurPresentation of the prior art

Certains containers de tri sélectif sont destinés à recevoir des déchets tels que des journaux, des revues ou des magazines. Ces déchets sont généralement appelés déchets JRM.Some selective sorting containers are intended to receive waste such as newspapers, magazines or magazines. This waste is generally called JRM waste.

Il serait souhaitable de pouvoir équiper un container de déchets JRM d'un dispositif adapté à détecter que les déchets introduits dans le container sont bien des déchets JRM, notamment pour déterminer si des déchets autres que des déchets JRM sont introduits dans le container ou pour compter le volume de déchets JRM introduits.It would be desirable to be able to equip a container of JRM waste with a device suitable for detecting that the waste introduced into the container is indeed JRM waste, in particular to determine whether waste other than JRM waste is introduced into the container or to count the volume of JRM waste introduced.

A titre d'exemple, le dispositif de détection peut comprendre un poinçon utilisé pour marquer les déchets introduits dans le container de façon à déterminer la dureté des déchets, des déchets trop durs ne correspondant généralement pas à des déchets JRM. Selon un autre exemple, le dispositif de détection peut être adapté à reconnaître les caractères imprimés présents sur les déchets JRM. Selon un autre exemple, le dispositif de détection peut comprendre un éclairage ultraviolet, la plupart des déchets JRM ayant une signature reconnaissable sous ce type d'éclairage. Un inconvénient des dispositifs de détection décrits précédemment est qu'ils peuvent être complexes à mettre en oeuvre. De plus, ils ne permettent pas la détection d'un objet qui n'est pas un déchet JRM et qui est dissimulé entre deux feuilles de journaux. En outre, il est souhaitable que la consommation électrique du dispositif de détection soit la plus faible possible de façon à prévoir une alimentation de longue durée du dispositif de détection au moyen d'accumulateurs électriques.By way of example, the detection device may comprise a punch used to mark the waste introduced into the container so as to determine the hardness of the waste, too hard waste generally not corresponding to JRM waste. According to another example, the detection device can be adapted to recognize the printed characters present on JRM waste. According to another example, the detection device can comprise ultraviolet lighting, most of the JRM waste having a signature recognizable under this type of lighting. A disadvantage of the detection devices described above is that they can be complex to implement. In addition, they do not allow the detection of an object which is not JRM waste and which is hidden between two sheets of newspapers. In addition, it is desirable that the power consumption of the detection device is as low as possible so as to provide a long-term supply of the detection device by means of electric accumulators.

Le document US 3 202 778 décrit un dispositif de détection d'un objet.The document US 3,202,778 describes a device for detecting an object.

Résumésummary

Un objet d'un mode de réalisation est de pallier tout ou partie des inconvénients des dispositifs de détection décrits précédemment.An object of an embodiment is to overcome all or part of the drawbacks of the detection devices described above.

Un autre objet d'un mode de réalisation est que le dispositif de détection permet de détecter que les déchets introduits ne sont pas des déchets JRM.Another object of an embodiment is that the detection device makes it possible to detect that the waste introduced is not JRM waste.

Un autre objet d'un mode de réalisation est que le dispositif de détection a une consommation réduite.Another object of an embodiment is that the detection device has a reduced consumption.

Un autre objet d'un mode de réalisation est que la maintenance du dispositif de détection est simple.Another object of an embodiment is that the maintenance of the detection device is simple.

Un autre objet d'un mode de réalisation est que le dispositif de détection permet de déterminer le volume de déchets introduit dans le container.Another object of an embodiment is that the detection device makes it possible to determine the volume of waste introduced into the container.

Ainsi, un mode de réalisation prévoit un dispositif de détection d'un objet non conforme comprenant un plateau, ayant une portion en creux vue de dessus, sur lequel l'objet est destiné à se déplacer et des languettes inclinables individuellement destinées à être soulevées par ledit objet, au moins l'une des languettes étant rabattue contre la portion en creux en l'absence dudit objet, et un circuit de détection adapté à déterminer si les amplitudes de soulèvement des languettes dépassent un seuil.Thus, one embodiment provides a device for detecting a non-conforming object comprising a tray, having a hollow portion seen from above, on which the object is intended to move and individually tilting tongues intended to be lifted by said object, at least one of the tongues being folded against the hollow portion in the absence of said object, and a detection circuit adapted to determine whether the amplitudes of lifting of the tongues exceed a threshold.

Selon un mode de réalisation, le plateau comprend une première portion plane et une deuxième portion comprenant deux bandes parallèles entre lesquelles s'étend la portion en creux, la première portion plane étant en amont de la deuxième portion selon la direction de déplacement de l'objet.According to one embodiment, the plate comprises a first flat portion and a second portion comprising two parallel strips between which the hollow portion extends, the first flat portion being upstream of the second portion in the direction of movement of the object.

Selon un mode de réalisation, la première portion et les bandes parallèles sont inclinées par rapport à un plan horizontal de plus de 10°.According to one embodiment, the first portion and the parallel strips are inclined relative to a horizontal plane of more than 10 °.

Selon un mode de réalisation, le dispositif comprend, en outre, un volet inclinable destiné à être soulevé par ledit objet et rabattu contre la première portion en l'absence dudit objet, le circuit de détection étant adapté à déterminer l'amplitude du soulèvement du volet.According to one embodiment, the device further comprises a tilting flap intended to be lifted by said object and folded against the first portion in the absence of said object, the detection circuit being adapted to determine the amplitude of the lifting of the shutter.

Selon un mode de réalisation, le dispositif comprend des capteurs adaptés à détecter si les languettes sont coplanaires.According to one embodiment, the device comprises sensors adapted to detect if the tongues are coplanar.

Selon un mode de réalisation, le dispositif comprend, en outre, pour au moins l'une des languettes, un capteur adapté à détecter la présence de l'objet entre la languette et le plateau.According to one embodiment, the device further comprises, for at least one of the tongues, a sensor adapted to detect the presence of the object between the tongue and the plate.

Selon un mode de réalisation, le capteur comprend une roue montée libre en rotation sur la languette correspondante et étant adaptée à être mise en rotation au contact de l'objet en déplacement.According to one embodiment, the sensor comprises a wheel mounted to rotate freely on the corresponding tongue and being adapted to be rotated in contact with the moving object.

Selon un mode de réalisation, le dispositif comprend, en outre, pour chaque languette parmi au moins deux languettes, un capteur adapté à détecter la présence de l'objet entre la languette et le plateau.According to one embodiment, the device further comprises, for each tab among at least two tabs, a sensor adapted to detect the presence of the object between the tab and the plate.

Selon un mode de réalisation, le dispositif comprend, en outre, un rouleau en amont du plateau selon la direction de déplacement de l'objet, ledit rouleau étant adapté à être mis en rotation au contact de l'objet en déplacement.According to one embodiment, the device further comprises a roller upstream of the plate in the direction of movement of the object, said roller being adapted to be rotated in contact with the moving object.

Un mode de réalisation prévoit également un container, notamment pour journaux, revues et magazines, comprenant un dispositif de détection tel que défini précédemment.One embodiment also provides a container, in particular for newspapers, journals and magazines, comprising a detection device as defined above.

Brève description des dessinsBrief description of the drawings

Ces caractéristiques et avantages, ainsi que d'autres, seront exposés en détail dans la description suivante de modes de réalisation particuliers faite à titre non limitatif en relation avec les figures jointes parmi lesquelles :

  • la figure 1 est une vue en perspective, partielle et schématique, d'un mode de réalisation d'un container à déchets ;
  • les figures 2 et 3 sont respectivement une vue en coupe latérale et une vue en perspective, partielles et schématiques, d'un mode de réalisation d'un dispositif de détection de déchets ; et
  • les figures 4 à 6 sont des vues de face, partielles et schématiques, du dispositif de détection représenté sur les figures 2 et 3 lors de l'introduction de déchets de trois types différents.
These characteristics and advantages, as well as others, will be explained in detail in the following description of particular embodiments made without implied limitation in relation to the attached figures, among which:
  • the figure 1 is a perspective view, partial and schematic, of an embodiment of a waste container;
  • the figures 2 and 3 are respectively a side sectional view and a perspective view, partial and schematic, of an embodiment of a waste detection device; and
  • the figures 4 to 6 are partial and schematic front views of the detection device shown in the figures 2 and 3 when introducing waste of three different types.

Description détailléedetailed description

De mêmes éléments ont été désignés par de mêmes références aux différentes figures. Par souci de clarté, seuls les éléments qui sont utiles à la compréhension des modes de réalisation décrits ont été représentés et sont détaillés. En particulier, les procédés d'analyse des signaux mesurés par les capteurs du dispositif de détection sont bien connus de l'homme du métier et ne sont pas décrits en détail.The same elements have been designated by the same references in the different figures. For the sake of clarity, only the elements which are useful for understanding the embodiments described have been shown and are detailed. In particular, the methods for analyzing the signals measured by the sensors of the detection device are well known to those skilled in the art and are not described in detail.

Dans la description qui suit, lorsque l'on fait référence à des qualificatifs de position absolue, tels que les termes "avant", "arrière", "haut", "bas", "gauche", "droite", etc., ou relative, tels que les termes "dessus", "dessous", "supérieur", "inférieur", etc., ou à des qualificatifs d'orientation, tels que les termes "horizontal", "vertical", etc., il est fait référence à l'orientation des figures ou à un container de tri sélectif dans une position normale d'utilisation. Sauf précision contraire, les expressions "approximativement", "sensiblement", et "de l'ordre de" signifient à 10 % près, de préférence à 5 % près.In the following description, when reference is made to qualifiers for absolute position, such as "front", "back", "up", "down", "left", "right", etc., or relative, such as "above", "below", "upper", "lower", etc., or to orientation qualifiers, such as "horizontal", "vertical", etc., there reference is made to the orientation of the figures or to a selective sorting container in a normal position of use. Unless otherwise specified, the terms "approximately", "substantially", and "on the order of" mean to the nearest 10%, preferably to the nearest 5%.

La figure 1 est une vue en perspective d'un mode de réalisation d'un container 5 de déchets JRM. Le container 5 comprend un dispositif 10 de détection de déchets introduits dans le container 5 par une ouverture 12. A titre d'exemple, l'ouverture 12 a une forme rectangulaire. Les dimensions de l'ouverture sont adaptées à l'introduction d'une quantité déterminée de déchets par l'ouverture 12, par exemple une pile de déchets JRM ayant une épaisseur maximale de 10 cm et une largeur maximale de 30 cm.The figure 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a container 5 of JRM waste. The container 5 comprises a device 10 for detecting waste introduced into the container 5 through an opening 12. By way of example, the opening 12 has a rectangular shape. The dimensions of the opening are adapted to the introduction of a determined quantity of waste through the opening 12, for example a stack of JRM waste having a maximum thickness of 10 cm and a maximum width of 30 cm.

Selon un mode de réalisation, le dispositif de détection 10 est intégré au container 5. Selon un autre mode de réalisation, le dispositif de détection 10 est un appareil qui peut être monté sur un container 5 déjà installé.According to one embodiment, the detection device 10 is integrated into the container 5. According to another embodiment, the detection device 10 is an apparatus which can be mounted on a container 5 already installed.

Les figures 2 et 3 représentent un mode de réalisation du dispositif de détection 10. Selon un mode de réalisation, la majorité des pièces mécaniques du dispositif de détection 10 peuvent être symétriques par rapport à un plan sensiblement vertical. Sur la figure 2, on a représenté un flasque 14, par exemple sensiblement vertical, traversé par l'ouverture 12. Le flasque 14 peut être intégré au container 5 ou peut correspondre à une pièce distincte fixée au container 5 déjà installé. L'ouverture 12 comprend un bord inférieur 16 et un bord supérieur 18, par exemple sensiblement horizontaux.The figures 2 and 3 represent an embodiment of the detection device 10. According to one embodiment, the majority of the mechanical parts of the detection device 10 can be symmetrical with respect to a substantially vertical plane. On the figure 2 , there is shown a flange 14, for example substantially vertical, crossed by the opening 12. The flange 14 can be integrated into the container 5 or can correspond to a separate piece attached to the container 5 already installed. The opening 12 includes a lower edge 16 and an upper edge 18, for example substantially horizontal.

Le dispositif de détection 10 comprend un plateau 20, par exemple en un matériau plastique ou en téflon, disposé à l'intérieur du container 5. Le plateau 20 comprend un bord 22 qui est attenant au bord inférieur 16 de l'ouverture 12. Le plateau 20 comprend une première portion 24, sensiblement plane et inclinée par rapport à un plan horizontal d'un angle d'inclinaison a, et une deuxième portion 26 comprenant deux bandes 28 parallèles sensiblement planes prolongeant la première portion 24 et séparées par une portion en creux 30 orientée vers le bas, c'est-à-dire une portion concave en vue de dessus. La portion concave 30 est, par exemple, un secteur cylindrique d'axe parallèle aux bords latéraux des bandes 28. Selon un mode de réalisation, l'angle d'inclinaison a de la première portion 24 et des bandes 28 par rapport à un plan horizontal est supérieur à 10°, de préférence compris entre 32° et 36°. Selon un mode de réalisation, l'écartement entre les bandes parallèles 28 est compris entre 15 cm et 18 cm. Selon un mode de réalisation, la profondeur maximale de la portion concave 30, mesurée par rapport au plan contenant la portion 24 plane du plateau 20 est comprise entre 5 cm et 8 cm.The detection device 10 comprises a plate 20, for example made of a plastic or teflon material, disposed inside the container 5. The plate 20 comprises an edge 22 which is attached to the lower edge 16 of the opening 12. The plate 20 comprises a first portion 24, substantially planar and inclined with respect to a horizontal plane of an angle of inclination a, and a second portion 26 comprising two substantially planar parallel bands 28 extending the first portion 24 and separated by a portion in hollow 30 oriented downwards, that is to say a concave portion seen from above. The concave portion 30 is, for example, a cylindrical sector of axis parallel to the lateral edges of the strips 28. According to one embodiment, the angle inclination a of the first portion 24 and the bands 28 relative to a horizontal plane is greater than 10 °, preferably between 32 ° and 36 °. According to one embodiment, the spacing between the parallel strips 28 is between 15 cm and 18 cm. According to one embodiment, the maximum depth of the concave portion 30, measured relative to the plane containing the planar portion 24 of the plate 20 is between 5 cm and 8 cm.

Le dispositif de détection 10 comprend une rangée de languettes 32E, 32I, 32C montées libres en rotation autour d'un axe D1, par exemple sensiblement horizontal et parallèle aux bords 16, 18 de l'ouverture 12. Selon un mode de réalisation, le dispositif de détection 10 comprend au moins trois languettes, de préférence au moins cinq languettes 32E, 32I, 32C disposées les unes à côté des autres au-dessus du plateau 20 et se répartissant en deux langueurs externes 32E qui sont les languettes situées le plus à l'extérieur de la rangée de languettes, une languette centrale 32C qui est la languette le plus au centre de la rangée de languettes et deux languettes intermédiaires 32I, disposées de part et d'autre de la languette centrale 32C, chaque languette intermédiaire 32I étant disposée entre la languette centrale 32C et l'une des languettes externes 32E. Selon un mode de réalisation, la largeur de chaque languette 32E mesurée selon l'axe D1, est comprise entre 6 cm et 7 cm. Selon un mode de réalisation, la largeur de chaque languette 32I, 32C, mesurée selon l'axe D1, est comprise entre 5 cm et 6 cm. La largeur totale des languettes 32I et 32C mesurée selon l'axe D1 est, de préférence, légèrement inférieure à l'écartement entre les bandes parallèles 28, de manière à ce que ces languettes 32I et 32C soient toutes situées à l'aplomb de la zone 30.The detection device 10 comprises a row of tabs 32 E , 32 I , 32 C mounted free in rotation about an axis D1, for example substantially horizontal and parallel to the edges 16, 18 of the opening 12. According to a mode of embodiment, the detection device 10 comprises at least three tabs, preferably at least five tabs 32 E , 32 I , 32 C arranged next to each other above the plate 20 and distributed in two external tabs 32 E which are the outermost tabs of the row of tabs, a central tab 32 C which is the most central tab of the row of tabs and two intermediate tabs 32 I , arranged on either side of the central tongue 32 C , each intermediate tongue 32 I being disposed between the central tongue 32 C and one of the external tongues 32 E. According to one embodiment, the width of each tongue 32 E measured along the axis D1, is between 6 cm and 7 cm. According to one embodiment, the width of each tongue 32 I , 32 C , measured along the axis D1, is between 5 cm and 6 cm. The total width of the tongues 32 I and 32 C measured along the axis D1 is preferably slightly less than the spacing between the parallel strips 28, so that these tongues 32 I and 32 C are all located at l plumb from zone 30.

Les languettes 32E, 32I, 32C sont susceptibles de pivoter indépendamment les unes des autres languettes autour de l'axe D1. Chaque languette 32E, 32I, 32C peut comprendre une bande 34 sensiblement plane se prolongeant du côté opposé à l'axe D1 par un rebord 36 incliné par rapport à la bande 34 correspondante. Selon un mode de réalisation, chaque languette 32E, 32I, 32C est en un matériau rigide, par exemple en un matériau plastique. La longueur de chaque languette 32E, 32I, 32C est telle que, en l'absence de déchets, la languette est maintenue par son propre poids contre le plateau 20. A titre d'exemple, la longueur des languettes 32E, 32I, 32C est comprise entre 20 cm et 22 cm.The tongues 32 E , 32 I , 32 C are capable of pivoting independently of each other the tongues around the axis D1. Each tongue 32 E , 32 I , 32 C may comprise a substantially flat strip 34 extending on the side opposite the axis D1 by a flange 36 inclined relative to the corresponding strip 34. According to one embodiment, each tongue 32 E , 32 I , 32 C is made of a rigid material, for example a plastic material. The length of each tongue 32 E , 32 I , 32 C is such that, in the absence of waste, the tongue is held by its own weight against the plate 20. For example, the length of the tongues 32 E , 32 I , 32 C is between 20 cm and 22 cm.

Les languettes externes 32E peuvent être agencées de façon à être, en l'absence de déchets, en butée contre les bandes parallèles 28 du plateau 20. Selon un mode de réalisation, la languette centrale 32C est agencée de façon à être, en l'absence de déchet, en butée contre la portion concave 30 du plateau 20, de préférence au niveau de la portion concave 30 à égale distance des bandes latérales 28. Selon un mode de réalisation, chaque languette intermédiaire 32E est agencée de façon à être, en l'absence de déchets, en butée contre la portion concave 30 du plateau 20 plus près de l'une des bandes latérales 28. Selon un mode de réalisation, en l'absence de déchets, les languettes 32E, 32I et 32C ne sont pas coplanaires, la languette centrale 32C étant moins inclinée par rapport à un plan vertical que les languettes intermédiaires 32I et les languettes intermédiaires 32I étant moins inclinées par rapport à un plan vertical que les languettes externes 32E.The external tongues 32 E can be arranged so as to be, in the absence of waste, in abutment against the parallel strips 28 of the plate 20. According to one embodiment, the central tongue 32 C is arranged so as to be, in the absence of waste, in abutment against the concave portion 30 of the plate 20, preferably at the level of the concave portion 30 at equal distance from the side bands 28. According to one embodiment, each intermediate tongue 32 E is arranged so as to be, in the absence of waste, in abutment against the concave portion 30 of the plate 20 closer to one of the side bands 28. According to one embodiment, in the absence of waste, the tongues 32 E , 32 I and 32 C are not coplanar, the central tongue 32 C being less inclined with respect to a vertical plane than the intermediate tongues 32 I and the intermediate tongues 32 I being less inclined with respect to a vertical plane than the tongue s external 32 E.

Le dispositif de détection 10 peut comprendre, pour chaque languette 32E, 32I, 32C, un moyen élastique de rappel 38 représenté de façon schématique en figure 3, par exemple un ressort de torsion, qui tend à amener la languette contre le plateau 20. L'intensité de l'effort de rappel fourni par le moyen élastique de rappel 38 peut augmenter lorsque l'écartement entre la languette et le plateau 20 augmente.The detection device 10 can comprise, for each tab 32 E , 32 I , 32 C , an elastic return means 38 shown schematically in figure 3 , for example a torsion spring, which tends to bring the tongue against the plate 20. The intensity of the return force provided by the elastic return means 38 can increase when the spacing between the tongue and the plate 20 increases .

Selon un mode de réalisation, chaque languette externe 32E comprend un doigt 39 qui se projette depuis le bord latéral de la languette 32E vers la languette intermédiaire 32I attenante et qui forme une butée limitant le débattement angulaire de la languette intermédiaire 32I attenante. Les languettes intermédiaires 32I peuvent, en outre, comprendre un doigt latéral, non représenté, limitant le débattement angulaire de la languette centrale 32C.According to one embodiment, each external tongue 32 E comprises a finger 39 which projects from the lateral edge of the tongue 32 E towards the adjoining intermediate tongue 32 I and which forms a stop limiting the angular movement of the adjoining intermediate tongue 32 I . The intermediate tabs 32 I can, in addition, comprise a lateral finger, not shown, limiting the angular movement of the central tongue 32 C.

Le dispositif de détection 10 comprend des capteurs reliés à un module de traitement 40, représenté seulement de façon schématique en figure 2. Le module de traitement 40 peut comprendre un processeur, par exemple un microprocesseur ou un microcontrôleur, adapté à exécuter des instructions d'un programme d'ordinateur stocké dans une mémoire.The detection device 10 comprises sensors connected to a processing module 40, shown only schematically in figure 2 . The processing module 40 can comprise a processor, for example a microprocessor or a microcontroller, adapted to execute instructions of a computer program stored in a memory.

Selon un mode de réalisation, le dispositif de détection 10 comprend des premiers capteurs 42 fournissant des signaux au module de traitement 40 à partir desquels le module de traitement 40 est adapté à détecter si les inclinaisons des languettes 32E, 32I, 32C autour de l'axe D1 par rapport à un plan de référence sont sensiblement identiques. Selon un mode de réalisation, chaque capteur 42 comprend un aimant prévu sur une languette et un interrupteur à lames souples prévu sur une languette adjacente, l'interrupteur étant maintenu fermé par l'aimant lorsque l'aimant est à proximité de l'interrupteur, c'est-à-dire lorsque les languettes attenantes sont sensiblement coplanaires. Selon un mode de réalisation, deux capteurs 42 sont prévus pour déterminer si chaque languette intermédiaire 32I est coplanaire avec la languette centrale 32C.According to one embodiment, the detection device 10 comprises first sensors 42 supplying signals to the processing module 40 from which the processing module 40 is adapted to detect whether the inclinations of the tongues 32 E , 32 I , 32 C around of the axis D1 with respect to a reference plane are substantially identical. According to one embodiment, each sensor 42 comprises a magnet provided on a tongue and a flexible blade switch provided on an adjacent tongue, the switch being kept closed by the magnet when the magnet is close to the switch, that is to say when the adjoining tongues are substantially coplanar. According to one embodiment, two sensors 42 are provided to determine whether each intermediate tongue 32 I is coplanar with the central tongue 32 C.

Selon un mode de réalisation, le dispositif de détection 10 comprend, en outre, des capteurs 44 fournissant des signaux au module de traitement 40 à partir desquels le module de traitement 40 est adapté à détecter le passage d'un déchet entre les languettes intermédiaires 32I et le plateau 20. Selon un mode de réalisation, chaque capteur 44 comprend une roue, visible seulement en figure 3, montée libre en rotation par rapport à la languette intermédiaire 32I correspondante et qui est agencée par rapport à la languette intermédiaire 32I de façon que chaque roue 44 soit mise en rotation lors du passage d'un objet entre le plateau 20 et la languette intermédiaire 32I. La mise en rotation de la roue peut être détectée par le module de traitement 40. A titre de variante, les capteurs 44 peuvent être situés sur les languettes externes 32E et/ou sur la languette centrale 32C en plus ou à la place des capteurs 44 situés sur les languettes intermédiaires 32I.According to one embodiment, the detection device 10 further comprises sensors 44 supplying signals to the processing module 40 from which the processing module 40 is adapted to detect the passage of a waste between the intermediate tongues 32 I and the plate 20. According to one embodiment, each sensor 44 comprises a wheel, visible only at figure 3 , mounted free in rotation relative to the corresponding intermediate tongue 32 I and which is arranged relative to the intermediate tongue 32 I so that each wheel 44 is rotated during the passage of an object between the plate 20 and the tongue intermediate 32 I. The rotation of the wheel can be detected by the processing module 40. As a variant, the sensors 44 can be located on the external tabs 32 E and / or on the central tab 32 C in addition to or in place of the sensors 44 located on the intermediate tabs 32 I.

Selon un autre mode de réalisation, le dispositif de détection 10 comprend, à la place des capteurs 42 et 44 décrits précédemment, des capteurs, par exemple des inclinomètres, adaptés à fournir au module de traitement 40 des signaux représentatifs de l'inclinaison de chaque languette 32E, 32I, 32C par rapport à un plan de référence.According to another embodiment, the detection device 10 comprises, in place of the sensors 42 and 44 described above, sensors, for example inclinometers, adapted to supply the processing module 40 with signals representative of the inclination of each tab 32 E , 32 I , 32 C relative to a reference plane.

Le dispositif de détection 10 peut comprendre, en outre, un rouleau 46 monté libre en rotation autour d'un axe horizontal D2, de préférence sensiblement parallèle à l'axe D1, disposé entre le bord 22 du plateau 20 et l'ouverture 12. Un capteur, non représenté, relié au module de traitement 40 peut être adapté à détecter la mise en rotation du rouleau 46.The detection device 10 can further comprise a roller 46 mounted freely in rotation about a horizontal axis D2, preferably substantially parallel to the axis D1, disposed between the edge 22 of the plate 20 and the opening 12. A sensor, not shown, connected to the processing module 40 can be adapted to detect the rotation of the roller 46.

Selon un mode de réalisation, le dispositif de détection 10 comprend un volet 48 monté libre en rotation autour d'un axe D3, de préférence sensiblement parallèle à l'axe D1, par exemple horizontal. La longueur du volet 48 est telle que, en l'absence de déchets introduits dans l'ouverture 12, le volet 48 obture sensiblement l'ouverture 12. Le dispositif de détection 10 peut, en outre, comprendre un moyen élastique de rappel non représenté, par exemple un ressort de torsion, qui tend à rabattre le volet 48 contre l'ouverture 12. L'intensité de l'effort de rappel fourni par le moyen élastique peut augmenter lorsque l'écartement entre le volet 48 et le bord inférieur 16 de l'ouverture 12 augmente.According to one embodiment, the detection device 10 comprises a flap 48 mounted freely in rotation about an axis D3, preferably substantially parallel to the axis D1, for example horizontal. The length of the flap 48 is such that, in the absence of waste introduced into the opening 12, the flap 48 substantially closes the opening 12. The detection device 10 can, in addition, comprise an elastic return means, not shown , for example a torsion spring, which tends to fold the flap 48 against the opening 12. The intensity of the restoring force provided by the elastic means can increase when the spacing between the flap 48 and the lower edge 16 of the opening 12 increases.

Selon un mode de réalisation, le dispositif de détection 10 comprend un capteur, non représenté, fournissant des signaux au module de traitement 40 à partir desquels le module de traitement 40 est adapté à déterminer l'angle d'inclinaison du volet 48 par rapport à un plan de référence, par exemple un plan vertical.According to one embodiment, the detection device 10 comprises a sensor, not shown, supplying signals to the processing module 40 from which the processing module 40 is adapted to determine the angle of inclination of the flap 48 relative to a reference plane, for example a vertical plane.

Le fonctionnement du dispositif de détection 10 est le suivant : un utilisateur introduit des déchets 50, représentés seulement de façon schématique en figure 2, dans le container 5 en les faisant passer par l'ouverture 12. La forme de l'ouverture 12 tend à imposer la direction d'introduction des déchets 50 dans le container 5. Les déchets 50 peuvent entraîner la mise en rotation du rouleau 46, ce qui facilite l'introduction des déchets 50 dans le container 5. L'inclinaison de la première portion 24 du plateau 20 facilite, en outre, le glissement des déchets 50 sur le plateau 20 vers l'intérieur du container 5 sous leur propre poids malgré l'appui du volet 48 et des languettes 32 créant un frottement supplémentaire. L'introduction des déchets 50 dans l'ouverture 12 entraîne le pivotement du volet 48 qui, sous son propre poids ou sous l'action d'un moyen élastique de rappel, tend à plaquer les déchets 50 contre le plateau 20 et aussi à les plaquer entre eux en cas de pile, évitant ainsi aux JRM intermédiaires de glisser plus vite que ceux du dessus et du dessous de la pile. Les déchets 50 peuvent correspondre à une seule feuille de papier ou une pile de papier, de journaux ou de magazines de plusieurs centimètres d'épaisseur. Lorsque les déchets 50 atteignent la deuxième portion 26 du plateau 20, ils se déforment plus ou moins sous l'action de leur propre poids et sous l'action des languettes 32E, 32I et 32C pour épouser la forme de la portion concave 30 (et ne pas glisser entre eux) et tombent finalement dans le container 5. Les déchets 50 n'épousent généralement pas complètement la forme de la partie concave 30 de sorte que la zone de contact entre les déchets 50 et le plateau 20 peut être réduite. Ceci permet de façon avantageuse de réduire les frottements entre les déchets 50 et le plateau 20 et de réduire les risques d'encrassement du plateau 20 par les déchets 50. La pression des languettes sur les déchets 50 facilitent la déformation de ceux-ci lorsqu'ils se déplacent sur la portion concave 30 du plateau 20.The operation of the detection device 10 is as follows: a user introduces waste 50, represented only schematically in figure 2 , in container 5 by passing them through the opening 12. The shape of the opening 12 tends to impose the direction of introduction of the waste 50 into the container 5. The waste 50 can cause the rotation of the roller 46, which facilitates the introduction of the waste 50 into the container 5. The inclination of the first portion 24 of the plate 20 further facilitates the sliding of the waste 50 on the plate 20 towards the inside of the container 5 under their own weight despite the support flap 48 and tabs 32 creating additional friction. The introduction of the waste 50 into the opening 12 causes the flap 48 to pivot, which, under its own weight or under the action of an elastic return means, tends to press the waste 50 against the plate 20 and also to tackle them in the event of a stack, thus preventing intermediate JRMs from sliding faster than those above and below the stack. The waste 50 can correspond to a single sheet of paper or a stack of paper, newspapers or magazines several centimeters thick. When the waste 50 reaches the second portion 26 of the plate 20, they deform more or less under the action of their own weight and under the action of the tongues 32 E , 32 I and 32 C to conform to the shape of the concave portion 30 (and do not slip between them) and finally fall into the container 5. The waste 50 generally does not fully match the shape of the concave part 30 so that the contact zone between the waste 50 and the tray 20 can be scaled down. This advantageously makes it possible to reduce the friction between the waste 50 and the plate 20 and to reduce the risks of fouling of the plate 20 by the waste 50. The pressure of the tabs on the waste 50 facilitate the deformation of the latter when they move on the concave portion 30 of the plate 20.

Les figures 4, 5 et 6 représentent des vues du dispositif de détection 10 selon la direction d'introduction de déchets lors de l'introduction de déchets de types différents.The Figures 4, 5 and 6 represent views of the detection device 10 according to the direction of introduction of waste during the introduction of waste of different types.

La différenciation entre des déchets JRM et d'autres types de déchets se base sur le fait que les déchets JRM sont relativement souples et ont tendance à se déformer pour suivre, plus ou moins, la forme du support sur lequel ils reposent alors que la plupart des autres déchets ne présentent pas une telle propriété. De ce fait, s'il est détecté que les déchets épousent plus ou moins une forme concave, qui est une forme relativement inhabituelle pour un élément rigide, cela signifie qu'il s'agit probablement de déchets JRM.The differentiation between JRM waste and other types of waste is based on the fact that JRM waste is relatively flexible and tend to deform to follow, more or less, the shape of the support on which they rest while most other waste does not have such a property. Therefore, if it is detected that the waste more or less takes a concave shape, which is a relatively unusual shape for a rigid element, this means that it is probably JRM waste.

En figure 4, des déchets JRM 50 sont introduits dans le container 5. Les dimensions de la portion concave 30 du plateau 20 sont choisies de façon à entraîner une déformation des déchets 50 lorsqu'ils glissent sur le plateau 20. Le passage des déchets 50 entraîne un léger soulèvement des languettes 32E, 32I et 32C. Dans le mode de réalisation dans lequel les capteurs 42 sont adaptés à détecter la coplanarité des languettes 32E, 32I et 32C, le soulèvement des languettes 32E, 32I et 32C n'est pas suffisant pour être détecté par les capteurs 42.In figure 4 , JRM waste 50 is introduced into the container 5. The dimensions of the concave portion 30 of the plate 20 are chosen so as to cause deformation of the waste 50 when it slides on the plate 20. The passage of the waste 50 causes a slight lifting tabs 32 E , 32 I and 32 C. In the embodiment in which the sensors 42 are adapted to detect the coplanarity of the tabs 32 E , 32 I and 32 C , the lifting of the tabs 32 E , 32 I and 32 C is not sufficient to be detected by the sensors 42.

En figure 5, un élément 52 rigide (plan ou convexe) est introduit dans le container. Cet élément rigide 52 peut être seul ou coincé entre deux JRM souples. L'élément 52 glisse sur le plateau 20. Plus précisément, l'élément 52 glisse sur les bandes 28 et surplombe la partie concave 30. Le passage de l'élément rigide 52 entraîne un important soulèvement au moins des languettes 32I et 32C, ce qui entraîne leur mise en coplanarité du fait des pièces 39 limitant leur levées les unes par rapport aux autres dans le sens convexe. Ceci est détecté par les capteurs 42. Les capteurs 42 de coplanarité des languettes permettent ainsi de détecter l'introduction d'un déchet 52 rigide (plan ou convexe) dont les dimensions correspondent sensiblement à celles d'un déchet JRM. Un avantage de ce mode de réalisation est que les capteurs 42 n'entraînent pas de consommation électrique lors de l'introduction de déchets JRM 50. Ceci permet d'obtenir une autonomie de fonctionnement importante du dispositif de détection 10 lorsque son alimentation électrique est assurée par une batterie électrique.In figure 5 , a rigid element 52 (plane or convex) is introduced into the container. This rigid element 52 can be alone or wedged between two flexible JRMs. The element 52 slides on the plate 20. More precisely, the element 52 slides on the bands 28 and overhangs the concave part 30. The passage of the rigid element 52 causes a significant lifting at least of the tongues 32 I and 32 C , which causes them to be coplanar due to the parts 39 limiting their lifting relative to each other in the convex direction. This is detected by the sensors 42. The sensors 42 for the coplanarity of the tongues thus make it possible to detect the introduction of a rigid waste 52 (plane or convex) whose dimensions correspond substantially to those of a JRM waste. An advantage of this embodiment is that the sensors 42 do not cause electrical consumption during the introduction of JRM waste 50. This makes it possible to obtain a significant operating autonomy of the detection device 10 when its electrical supply is ensured. by an electric battery.

Selon un mode de réalisation, pour réduire la consommation électrique du dispositif de détection 10, le module de traitement peut basculer entre un état de veille et un état de fonctionnement normal. Dans l'état de veille, certaines fonctions remplies par le module de traitement 40 peuvent être désactivées pour en réduire la consommation électrique. Selon un mode de réalisation, le passage entre l'état de veille et l'état de fonctionnement normal est obtenu lors de la mise en rotation du rouleau 46. Selon un autre mode de réalisation, le passage entre l'état de veille et l'état de fonctionnement normal peut également être obtenu lors de la détection du soulèvement de l'une des languettes 32E, 32I et 32C.According to one embodiment, to reduce the electrical consumption of the detection device 10, the processing module can switch between a standby state and a normal operating state. In the standby state, certain functions fulfilled by the processing module 40 can be deactivated to reduce the power consumption. According to one embodiment, the transition between the standby state and the normal operating state is obtained during the rotation of the roller 46. According to another embodiment, the transition between the standby state and the normal operating state can also be obtained when detecting the lifting of one of the tabs 32 E , 32 I and 32 C.

Dans le mode de réalisation dans lequel les roues 44 sont présentes, le passage des déchets JRM 50 entraîne la mise en rotation des roues 44. Il est alors possible de mesurer la longueur des déchets JRM 50. Dans le cas où le dispositif de détection 10 comprend, en outre, un capteur adapté à en mesurer l'inclinaison du volet d'entrée 48, la détermination de l'angle d'inclinaison de ce volet 48 permet de mesurer l'épaisseur des déchets JRM 50. Une estimation du volume du déchet JRM 50 peut être ainsi déterminée par le module de traitement 40.In the embodiment in which the wheels 44 are present, the passage of the JRM waste 50 causes the wheels 44 to rotate. It is then possible to measure the length of the JRM waste 50. In the case where the detection device 10 further includes a sensor adapted to measure the inclination of the inlet flap 48, determining the angle of inclination of this flap 48 makes it possible to measure the thickness of the JRM 50 waste. An estimate of the volume of the JRM waste 50 can thus be determined by the processing module 40.

Dans le cas où des capteurs d'inclinaison sont prévus pour le volet d'entrée 48 et pour les languettes 32E, 32I et 32C, une estimation de la flexibilité des déchets introduits peut être réalisée par le module de traitement 40.In the case where tilt sensors are provided for the inlet flap 48 and for the tongues 32 E , 32 I and 32 C , an estimation of the flexibility of the waste introduced can be carried out by the processing module 40.

Comme cela a été décrit précédemment, le principe de fonctionnement du dispositif de détection 10 se base sur le fait qu'il existe peu d'objets rigides ayant les dimensions d'une pile de journaux, revues et magazines et qui ont une forme concave. C'est le cas toutefois de certaines tuiles de toit. Il peut être souhaitable de déterminer si un tel objet rigide est introduit dans le container 5. Dans le mode de réalisation dans lequel le dispositif de détection 10 comprend, en outre, un capteur adapté à mesurer l'inclinaison du volet d'entrée 48, la détermination de l'angle d'inclinaison de ce volet 48 permet de déterminer l'épaisseur de l'objet rigide de forme concave qui, lorsqu'il soulève le volet d'entrée 48, se déplace sur la portion plane 24 du plateau 20. Le module de traitement 40 peut déterminer que l'objet introduit dans le container 5 est un objet rigide de forme concave lorsqu'il entraîne à la fois une inclinaison importante du volet d'entrée 48 et une inclinaison plus faible, éventuellement non détectée, des languettes 32E, 32I et 32C.As described above, the operating principle of the detection device 10 is based on the fact that there are few rigid objects having the dimensions of a stack of newspapers, journals and magazines and which have a concave shape. However, this is the case with certain roof tiles. It may be desirable to determine whether such a rigid object is introduced into the container 5. In the embodiment in which the detection device 10 further comprises a sensor adapted to measure the inclination of the inlet flap 48, determining the angle of inclination of this flap 48 makes it possible to determine the thickness of the rigid object of concave shape which, when it raises the inlet flap 48, moves over the flat portion 24 of the plate 20. The processing module 40 can determine that the object introduced into the container 5 is a rigid object of concave shape when it causes both a significant inclination of the inlet flap 48 and a smaller inclination, possibly not detected, of the tongues 32 E , 32 I and 32 C.

En figure 6, un élément 54 rigide de petites dimensions latérales est introduit dans le container 5. Dans le mode de réalisation dans lequel les capteurs 42 sont adaptés à détecter la coplanarité des languettes 32E, 32I et 32C, le déchet 54 peut ne pas entraîner un soulèvement suffisant des languettes 32I et 32C qui soit détecté par les capteurs 42. Toutefois, il peut être souhaitable de détecter également que le déchet 54 n'est pas un déchet JRM. Dans le mode de réalisation dans lequel les capteurs 44 comprennent des roues, seule l'une des deux roues est mise en rotation par le passage du déchet 54, ce qui permet au module de traitement 40 de déterminer que le déchet 54 n'est pas un déchet JRM.In figure 6 , a rigid element 54 of small lateral dimensions is introduced into the container 5. In the embodiment in which the sensors 42 are adapted to detect the coplanarity of the tongues 32 E , 32 I and 32 C , the waste 54 may not entail sufficient lifting of the tabs 32 I and 32 C which is detected by the sensors 42. However, it may be desirable to also detect that the waste 54 is not a JRM waste. In the embodiment in which the sensors 44 comprise wheels, only one of the two wheels is rotated by the passage of the waste 54, which allows the processing module 40 to determine that the waste 54 is not a JRM waste.

Selon un autre mode de réalisation, chaque languette 32E, 32I et 32C est munie d'un capteur qui permet d'en mesurer l'inclinaison par rapport à un plan de référence. Le module de traitement 40 peut déterminer qu'un déchet est un déchet JRM 50 lorsque l'inclinaison de chaque languette 32E, 32I et 32C varie lors du passage du déchet mais demeure en dessous d'un seuil. Le module de traitement 40 peut déterminer qu'un déchet est un déchet 52 tel que représenté en figure 5 lorsque l'inclinaison de chaque languette 32E, 32I et 32C varie lors du passage du déchet au-dessus d'un seuil. Le module de traitement 40 peut déterminer qu'un déchet est un déchet 52 tel que représenté en figure 6 lorsque l'inclinaison de seulement certaines des languettes 32E, 32I ou 32C varie. En outre, le nombre de languettes 32E, 32I et 32C pour lesquelles une inclinaison est détectée permet la détermination de la largeur des déchets, mesurée selon l'axe d'inclinaison D1 des languettes.According to another embodiment, each tab 32 E , 32 I and 32 C is provided with a sensor which makes it possible to measure the inclination with respect to a reference plane. The processing module 40 can determine that a waste is a JRM waste 50 when the inclination of each tab 32 E , 32 I and 32 C varies during the passage of the waste but remains below a threshold. The processing module 40 can determine that a waste is a waste 52 as shown in figure 5 when the inclination of each tongue 32 E , 32 I and 32 C varies during the passage of the waste above a threshold. The processing module 40 can determine that a waste is a waste 52 as shown in figure 6 when the inclination of only some of the tabs 32 E , 32 I or 32 C varies. In addition, the number of tongues 32 E , 32 I and 32 C for which an inclination is detected allows the width of the waste to be determined, measured along the inclination axis D1 of the tongues.

Le dispositif de détection 10 peut, en outre, être adapté à déterminer le taux de remplissage du container 5. Dans ce but, le dispositif de détection 10 peut comprendre, en outre, un capteur à ultrasons, relié au module de traitement 40, adapté à fournir un signal représentatif de la distance qui sépare le capteur et les déchets situés au sommet de la pile de déchets entassés dans le container 5. Le module de traitement 40 peut déterminer le taux de remplissage du container 5 à partir du signal fourni par le capteur à ultrasons. Le module de traitement 40 peut, en outre, au moyen de ce capteur, déterminer s'il est réalisé une tentative de fraude par remontée d'un déchet déjà présent dans le container 5.The detection device 10 can, moreover, be adapted to determine the filling rate of the container 5. For this purpose, the detection device 10 can further comprise an ultrasonic sensor, connected to the processing module 40, adapted to provide a signal representative of the distance between the sensor and the waste located at the top of the pile of waste piled up in the container 5. The processing module 40 can determine the filling rate of the container 5 from the signal supplied by the ultrasonic sensor. The processing module 40 can, moreover, by means of this sensor, determine whether an attempt at fraud is made by raising a waste already present in the container 5.

Selon un mode de réalisation, lors de la détection d'un déchet qui n'est pas un déchet JRM, le module de traitement 40 peut stocker dans une mémoire des données représentatives de l'instant de détection du déchet et du type de déchet non JRM détecté, par exemple s'il s'agit d'un objet rigide de grandes dimensions ou d'un objet rigide de petites dimensions. Lorsque les capteurs du dispositif de détection 10 le permettent, des données représentatives du volume de déchets JRM introduit dans le container 5 et/ou du taux de remplissage du container 5 peuvent, en outre, être stockées en mémoire par le module de traitement 40. Le module de traitement 40 peut comprendre des moyens d'échange de données à distance, utilisant par exemple des ondes radio, et mettant notamment en oeuvre un protocole d'échange de données du type Bluetooth ou Wi-Fi. Un opérateur peut alors récupérer les données stockées par le module de traitement 40 au moyen d'un appareil de lecture, par exemple un téléphone portable.According to one embodiment, during the detection of a waste which is not a JRM waste, the processing module 40 can store in a memory data representative of the instant of detection of the waste and of the type of waste not JRM detected, for example if it is a large rigid object or a small rigid object. When the sensors of the detection device 10 allow it, data representative of the volume of JRM waste introduced into the container 5 and / or of the filling rate of the container 5 can, moreover, be stored in memory by the processing module 40. The processing module 40 can comprise means for exchanging data remotely, using for example radio waves, and in particular implementing a protocol for exchanging data of the Bluetooth or Wi-Fi type. An operator can then recover the data stored by the processing module 40 by means of a reading device, for example a portable telephone.

Des modes de réalisation particuliers ont été décrits. Diverses variantes et modifications apparaîtront à l'homme de l'art. En particulier, bien que dans le mode de réalisation représenté sur les figures 2 et 3, le dispositif de détection 10 comprenne un volet d'entrée 48 et des languettes 32E, 32I et 32C, le volet d'entrée 48 peut ne pas être présent.Particular embodiments have been described. Various variants and modifications will appear to those skilled in the art. In particular, although in the embodiment shown in the figures 2 and 3 , the detection device 10 comprises an inlet flap 48 and tabs 32 E , 32 I and 32 C , the inlet flap 48 may not be present.

Claims (10)

  1. A device (10) for detecting a non-compliant object (52; 54) comprising a plate (20), having a portion (30), recessed in top view, on which the object is intended to move, and individually-inclinable tabs (32E, 32I, 32C) intended to be raised by said object, at least one of the tabs being pulled down against the hollow portion in the absence of said object, and a detection circuit (40) capable of determining whether the tab raising amplitudes exceed a threshold.
  2. The device according to claim 1, wherein the plate (20) comprises a first planar portion (24) and a second portion (26) comprising two parallel strips (28) having the recessed portion (30) extending therebetween, the first planar portion being located upstream of the second portion along the direction in which the object is moving.
  3. The device according to claim 2, wherein first portion (24) and the parallel strips (28) are inclined with respect to a horizontal plane by more than 10°.
  4. The device according to any of claims 2 or 3, further comprising an inclinable flap (48) intended to be raised by said object (50; 52, 54) and pulled down against the first portion (24) in the absence of said object, the detection circuit (40) being capable of determining the flap lifting amplitude.
  5. The device according to any of claims 1 to 4, comprising sensors (42) capable of detecting whether the tabs (32E, 32I, 32C) are coplanar.
  6. The device according to any of claims 1 to 5, further comprising, for at least one of the tabs (32I), a sensor (44) capable of detecting the presence of the object (52; 54) between the tab and the plate (20).
  7. The device according to claim 6, wherein the sensor (44) comprises a wheel assembled to freely rotate on the corresponding tab (32I) and being capable of being rotated in contact with the moving object.
  8. The device according to claim 6 or 7, further comprising, for each tab (32I) among at least two tabs, a sensor (44) capable of detecting the presence of the object between the tab and the plate (20).
  9. The device according to any of claims 1 to 8, further comprising a roller (46) upstream of the plate (20) along the direction in which the object (52; 54) is moving, said roller being capable of being rotated in contact with the moving object.
  10. A container (5), particularly for newspapers and magazines (50), comprising the detection device (10) according to any of claims 1 to 9.
EP16819138.5A 2015-12-01 2016-11-30 Device for identifying non-conforming objects Active EP3383557B1 (en)

Priority Applications (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
PL16819138T PL3383557T3 (en) 2015-12-01 2016-11-30 Device for identifying non-conforming objects

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
FR1561659A FR3044246B1 (en) 2015-12-01 2015-12-01 DEVICE FOR DETECTING NON-CONFORMING OBJECTS
PCT/FR2016/053142 WO2017093659A1 (en) 2015-12-01 2016-11-30 Device for detecting non-compliant objects

Publications (2)

Publication Number Publication Date
EP3383557A1 EP3383557A1 (en) 2018-10-10
EP3383557B1 true EP3383557B1 (en) 2020-04-08

Family

ID=55236707

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
EP16819138.5A Active EP3383557B1 (en) 2015-12-01 2016-11-30 Device for identifying non-conforming objects

Country Status (6)

Country Link
EP (1) EP3383557B1 (en)
ES (1) ES2816051T3 (en)
FR (1) FR3044246B1 (en)
PL (1) PL3383557T3 (en)
PT (1) PT3383557T (en)
WO (1) WO2017093659A1 (en)

Family Cites Families (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE1210226B (en) * 1962-01-04 1966-02-03 Standard Elektrik Lorenz Ag Equipment on conveyor systems for securing conveyor pieces with maximum rigidity, thickness or length
JP2006500594A (en) * 2002-09-27 2006-01-05 シーメンス　アクチエンゲゼルシヤフト Device for measuring the bending strength of flat shipments

Non-Patent Citations (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Title
None *

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
EP3383557A1 (en) 2018-10-10
FR3044246B1 (en) 2019-03-29
FR3044246A1 (en) 2017-06-02
ES2816051T3 (en) 2021-03-31
WO2017093659A1 (en) 2017-06-08
PT3383557T (en) 2020-07-13
PL3383557T3 (en) 2020-09-07

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
EP2325120B1 (en) Device for selecting mail articles with multiple pivoting catches
EP0195348B1 (en) Flat objects separator
EP3070036B1 (en) Stacking device for flat objects stacked on edge and corresponding mail sorting machine
EP2790843B1 (en) Mail sorting machine for flat objects, having a separating flap
WO2017060597A1 (en) Method and device for handling a load known as a parcel
EP0339059A1 (en) Apparatus for automatically distributing objects
EP3383557B1 (en) Device for identifying non-conforming objects
FR2524446A1 (en) DEVICE FOR REMOVING A SHEET FROM A BATTERY
EP2239219A1 (en) High-capacity device for receiving mail articles
EP2101280B1 (en) Payment terminal with a magnetic reader having a lateral slit
WO2012136469A1 (en) Printer and card loader for printer
EP2897889B1 (en) Device for stacking flat objects, storage device for flat postal objects and postal sorting machine
EP2481697B1 (en) Piling device for mail items processing machine
EP2038023A1 (en) Deck of playing cards
EP0374826A1 (en) Flat objects separator
FR3055054B1 (en) PRINTING MULTILAYER DEVICE WITH ELECTRONIC CHIP AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME
EP0571621A1 (en) Unstacking device
FR2827263A1 (en) Equipment for peeling off rigid or relatively rigid cards which are stacked, comprises card container with open section in bottom which allows eccentric rotating wheel to contact lower card
FR2994959A1 (en) Unstacker for use in postal sorting machine for unstacking of e.g. flat postal item, on edge stack, has carrier supporting flat postal items, where carrier is partly inclined in gripping direction at specific angle
FR3093098A1 (en) DEVICE FOR DISTRIBUTION OF MADNESS ARTICLES IN A ROLL
WO2013088009A1 (en) Conveying device for flat objects on edge, and mail-sorting machine
FR2604940A1 (en) HOLDING DEVICE FOR A CUTTING MACHINE
FR2668135A1 (en) Assembly for automatic removal of the top copy from a stack of flat multi-page objects
EP1181680A1 (en) Device for maintaining sheets, cards and the like, capable of being fixed on a rigid support
OA12395A (en) Coneneur, in particular for sheets and the like.

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: UNKNOWN

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: THE INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATION HAS BEEN MADE

PUAI Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: REQUEST FOR EXAMINATION WAS MADE

17P Request for examination filed

Effective date: 20180531

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A1

Designated state(s): AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR

AX Request for extension of the european patent

Extension state: BA ME

DAV Request for validation of the european patent (deleted)
DAX Request for extension of the european patent (deleted)
GRAP Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR1

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: GRANT OF PATENT IS INTENDED

INTG Intention to grant announced

Effective date: 20191107

GRAS Grant fee paid

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR3

GRAA (expected) grant

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009210

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: THE PATENT HAS BEEN GRANTED

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: B1

Designated state(s): AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: EP

Ref country code: AT

Ref legal event code: REF

Ref document number: 1253655

Country of ref document: AT

Kind code of ref document: T

Effective date: 20200415

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R096

Ref document number: 602016033771

Country of ref document: DE

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: IE

Ref legal event code: FG4D

Free format text: LANGUAGE OF EP DOCUMENT: FRENCH

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: PT

Ref legal event code: SC4A

Ref document number: 3383557

Country of ref document: PT

Date of ref document: 20200713

Kind code of ref document: T

Free format text: AVAILABILITY OF NATIONAL TRANSLATION

Effective date: 20200706

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: NV

Representative=s name: ISLER AND PEDRAZZINI AG, CH

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: NL

Ref legal event code: MP

Effective date: 20200408

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: LT

Ref legal event code: MG4D

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: IS

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20200808

Ref country code: FI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20200408

Ref country code: NL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20200408

Ref country code: LT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20200408

Ref country code: SE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20200408

Ref country code: NO

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20200708

Ref country code: GR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20200709

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: AT

Ref legal event code: MK05

Ref document number: 1253655

Country of ref document: AT

Kind code of ref document: T

Effective date: 20200408

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: RS

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20200408

Ref country code: BG

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20200708

Ref country code: LV

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20200408

Ref country code: HR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20200408

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: AL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20200408

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R097

Ref document number: 602016033771

Country of ref document: DE

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: DK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20200408

Ref country code: EE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20200408

Ref country code: AT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20200408

Ref country code: CZ

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20200408

Ref country code: RO

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20200408

PLBE No opposition filed within time limit

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009261

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: NO OPPOSITION FILED WITHIN TIME LIMIT

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: SK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20200408

26N No opposition filed

Effective date: 20210112

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: ES

Ref legal event code: FG2A

Ref document number: 2816051

Country of ref document: ES

Kind code of ref document: T3

Effective date: 20210331

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: SI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20200408

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: LU

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20201130

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: BE

Ref legal event code: MM

Effective date: 20201130

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: IE

Ref legal event code: MM4A

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: IE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20201130

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: TR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20200408

Ref country code: MT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20200408

Ref country code: CY

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20200408

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: MK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20200408

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: BE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20201130

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: GB

Payment date: 20231123

Year of fee payment: 8

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: MC

Payment date: 20231121

Year of fee payment: 8

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: SM

Payment date: 20231128

Year of fee payment: 8

Ref country code: PT

Payment date: 20231108

Year of fee payment: 8

Ref country code: IT

Payment date: 20231109

Year of fee payment: 8

Ref country code: FR

Payment date: 20231121

Year of fee payment: 8

Ref country code: DE

Payment date: 20231120

Year of fee payment: 8

Ref country code: CH

Payment date: 20231230

Year of fee payment: 8

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: PL

Payment date: 20231109

Year of fee payment: 8

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: ES

Payment date: 20231229

Year of fee payment: 8