ES1207486U - COMPACTING CONTAINER (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

A compaction container (1) to collect and compact waste, consisting of: - a casing (2) with a bottom (24) and vertical walls (26) to form a reception space (21a, 21b) to receive waste; - a cover (3) with access for the insertion of waste; - a mobile bulkhead (4) that can be moved back and forth through a movement mechanism (5) for the compaction of waste in the reception space (21a, 21b); - an electric unit (61) and a hydraulic unit (62) connected with the movement mechanism (5) for reciprocating movement of the bulkhead; characterized because: - the compacting container (1) also has releasable fastening means (31) that make it possible to remove the lid (3) from the casing (2) in a simple manner for emptying the compaction container, and that allow fix the cover (3) to the housing (2) to collect and compact waste; - in which the hydraulic unit consists of a closed oil tank which is equipped with a membrane or bellows; and - in which the electric unit (61) and the hydraulic unit (62) are installed in a closed space (63) in the housing (2). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

Compaction Container

Technical Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to waste containers, more specifically, to waste containers with a compaction mechanism simply referred to as compaction containers.

Background of the invention

Compaction containers for the collection of selected waste, in particular organic waste (such as potato, vegetable and fruit waste) and, optionally, paper, cardboard or plastic, also referred to as "hospitality waste" are known in the state of the art . 10 They are also called pressing containers, because waste is pressed to reduce the number of collections.

Document NL1000419, presented more than 20 years ago, describes a compaction container with a box-shaped housing that encloses a compaction space, in which there is a compaction body that moves back and forth. The container has a hinged top wall or lid with a feed opening for feeding the waste to be compacted to the compaction space. In addition, the container contains two hydraulic cylinders, to move the compaction body forward and backward, which is located in the central area of the compaction space and is shaped like a plate. The container can be collected by special vehicles for this purpose and can be emptied in an installation specially designed for this purpose. Therefore, in practice, users of these types of containers have little or no alternative but to order the emptying of the container from a specialized disposal company that has this facility and special vehicles.

At the time of writing the present invention there is a similar container commercially available under the name "Ecocassette". You can find more information in this regard, in particular on the collection and emptying of such containers through, among other things, videos available on YouTube (found through the search terms “EcoVision - EcoCassette”).

A similar pressing container, which must be emptied in a similar manner, is commercially available under the name "Solid 1".

Summary of the invention

An objective of the specific embodiments of the present invention is to provide a compaction container that can be emptied more easily.

An objective of the specific embodiments of the present invention is to provide a compaction container that can be collected with a crane truck with lifting hook.

An objective of the specific embodiments of the present invention is to provide a compaction container that can be emptied by means of a conventional fork lift 10 with a rotator, and / or by a tilting lifting device.

An objective of the specific embodiments of the present invention is to provide a compaction container suitable for the storage of hospitality waste, which can be emptied more easily, without significantly compromising storage capacity.

In addition, it is also an objective of the embodiments of the present invention to provide a method for emptying such a compaction container.

For this purpose, the present invention provides a compaction container and a working method in accordance with the embodiments of the present invention.

According to a first aspect, the present invention provides a compaction container for collecting and compacting waste, which has a housing that has a bottom and vertical walls to form a housing receiving space for waste reception; a cover with an access for the insertion of waste; a mobile bulkhead that can be moved back and forth by means of a movement mechanism for compacting waste in the reception space; an electric unit and a hydraulic unit connected to the movement mechanism to move the bulkhead back and forth; with the characteristic that the compaction container also has fixing means

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releasers that make it possible to remove the lid from the housing in a simple way for emptying the compaction container and which also make it possible to fix the lid to the housing to collect and compact the waste; The hydraulic unit has a closed oil tank that is equipped with a membrane or a bellows; and the electric unit and the hydraulic unit are integrated in a closed space in the housing.

With a closed oil tank, we mean an oil tank without an air or gas trap.

An advantage of such a container is that it can be emptied more simply, since the lid can be easily removed, in contrast to known compaction containers, in which the lid must be kept in a substantially horizontal position , even during emptying.

It is an advantage to use a hydraulic unit with an oil tank closed with a membrane or a bellows to absorb pressure differences, since it allows the hydraulic unit to be placed and, therefore, also the compaction container, in any orientation and without oil leaks, even when placed upside down.

The possibility of integrating the electric and hydraulic unit in the housing, in contrast to the known compaction containers, in which these units are integrated in the lid, is also an advantage. This offers the advantage that the lid can be lighter than in the case of conventional containers, because the lid does not have to support the full weight of a full container, which saves material and weight. This also offers the advantage that the bulkhead can move forward and backward, even if the cover has been removed from the housing.

The combination of the features such as that (i) the lid is completely removable from the

housing, in a simple way, that (ii) the hydraulic unit can be placed in any

orientation without oil leaks, which (iii) the hydraulic unit is incorporated in the housing, so

that the bulkhead can move even when the lid has been removed, together they offer the

synergistic effect that the container can be emptied more easily, among other things, because

The lid should not be held in a certain position in order to avoid oil leaks. From

In fact, the housing can be tilted or rotated more easily, among other things, because it does not have

no cover fixed and because the hydraulic unit can move in any orientation without

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No risk of oil loss.

This combination of features also allows, for example, that the container bends or rotates around an axis in a transverse direction, something that is impossible with the classic containers, but that is easily achievable with the compaction container of the present invention, for example, using a conventional fork lift with a rotator.

In one of the embodiments, the lid has at least two openings at a first distance from each other, which give access to cavities or hollow profiles for the insertion of two spoons of a forklift, a pallet hook or a rotator .

An advantage of this embodiment is that the lid can be easily removed with the help of a fork lift or a forklift and that, in addition, it can be replaced in the housing in the same way.

In a preferred embodiment, these openings and this cavity are formed by two tubular profiles that extend in parallel in a transverse direction of the lid, but this is not strictly necessary.

In one of the embodiments, the housing has a reinforced upper edge (23).

This reinforced upper edge provides additional strength to the housing, so that it is more rigid. Optionally, the upper edge can be used for mounting and / or installation and / or removal of electrical conductors of a sensor system, hydraulic conduits, guide blocks for the positioning of the cover, load profiles for lifting the Case.

In one of the embodiments, the compaction container also has two or more mechanical guides or guide blocks, in the upper part of the reinforced upper edge, for the correct positioning of the lid.

It is an advantage that in this way the lid can be placed or centered correctly and quickly in the housing. The mechanical guides or guide blocks preferably have a conical shape and / or 25 rounded corners.

In addition, in one of the embodiments, at least two load profiles have been included in the reinforced upper edge of the compaction container in order to attach a lifting hook.

This allows the housing to be lifted, with or without a lid, in a first way, by means of a crane and 5 lifting hook. In this way, it is possible to lift a completely filled compaction container, and it can also be transported to an emptying place where the lid is removed and the housing is emptied. Load profiles can be found, for example, under the reinforced upper edge, or on one side thereof.

In one of the embodiments, the load profiles have a U-shaped cross section 10.

Preferably, the U-profiles have the opening down. Such profiles make it possible to easily carry elements in the opening, whereby loading and unloading is very simple.

In one of the embodiments, the housing has at least two openings at a second distance from each other. Said openings give access to two cavities or two hollow profiles 15 for the insertion of two spoons of a forklift, a pallet hook or a rotator.

An advantage of this embodiment is that the housing can be easily lifted with the help of a fork lift or a forklift, but it can also be turned in any orientation without having to fall (something that, for example, would be the case with U profiles).

In a preferred embodiment, the housing has, for this purpose, two tubular support profiles, which are parallel to each other and are oriented in a transverse direction of the housing. Such profiles even allow the housing to be hung upside down, so that the waste can more easily fall out of the container.

In one of the embodiments, the first distance and the second distance are equal.

25 This embodiment offers the advantage that the lid can be removed from the housing by means of two spoons of a forklift and, for example, can be placed in a

surface adjacent to the housing and then the same spoons, without having to adjust its width, can be used to lift the housing, and, if desired, rotate the container in order to empty it.

In one of the embodiments, the mobile bulkhead is rotatably connected to the housing; and the movement mechanism has at least two cylinders on both sides of the bulkhead.

In one of the embodiments, the movement mechanism has exactly two double-acting cylinders, arranged on the same side of the bulkhead.

An advantage of this embodiment is that the compaction container only has two hydraulic cylinders, and that the connection and control thereof is relatively easy.

In one of the embodiments, the movement mechanism has four single-acting cylinders, two of which are installed on each side of the bulkhead.

An advantage of this embodiment is that the compaction container has four single-acting hydraulic cylinders, and that the connection and control thereof is relatively easy.

Preferably, these single-acting cylinders do not contain any spring, so that costs can be saved.

In addition, during operation, two of the four cylinders are activated to actively push against the bulkhead, and the cylinders on the other side of the bulkhead press 20 passively.

The inventors have determined, with great surprise, that the total amount of hydraulic fluid in the cylinders is substantially constant, so there is little or no fluctuation of the oil level in the oil tank. This allows you to skip the oil tank purge. In addition, the volume of the tank and, therefore, also the volume of the enclosed space in which the electrical and hydraulic unit is installed, remain surprisingly low, for example, around 0.20 m3.

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It is a great advantage that the forces exerted on the bulkhead during the forward and backward movement thereof are almost equal in both directions (for example, in both directions, almost 8.5 tons), in contrast to the shapes of execution that only have two double-acting cylinders, in which the tensile force is lower than the pressure force. As a result, the loss of volume associated with the enclosed space in which the electrical and hydraulic unit has been installed can be compensated, at least partially, or even to a large extent, so that there is no appreciable loss of storage capacity, at least for hospitality waste.

In one of the embodiments, the movement mechanism has four double-acting cylinders, of which two cylinders are installed on each side of the bulkhead.

During operation, two of the four cylinders are activated to actively push against the bulkhead, and the two cylinders on the other side of the bulkhead are also activated to pull the bulkhead.

This embodiment offers the same advantages as the four-cylinder single-acting version, in terms of relatively simple operation, relatively small oil fluctuations, and a relatively small closed space volume, in which the electrical and hydraulic unit they are installed, but it also offers the additional advantage that the total force exerted on the bulkhead can be even greater. As a result, the waste can be compressed further and, therefore, even more waste can be collected before the waste container is full. This means that the container has to be emptied less frequently, which means cost savings, a benefit to the environment and less traffic jams.

According to a second aspect, the present invention provides a method for emptying a compensation container in accordance with the first aspect. The method consists of the following steps: a) the release of the releasable fixing means that connect the cover to the housing; b) remove and remove the lid; c) optionally, the elevation of the compaction container; d) the inclination, inversion or rotation of the compaction container, so that the compacted waste can fall from the container due to gravity.

A great advantage of this method is that it is less complex than conventional methods,

because in the inclination or rotation there is no cover by the means that should be held almost

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horizontally in order to prevent oil from escaping, for example. through a ventilation opening. Moreover, this method can be carried out with the help of existing equipment or machines, such as a fork lift with a rotator.

In one of the embodiments, step b) includes the insertion of spoons of a fork lift, a pallet hook or a rotator into the respective openings of the lid.

This step can be carried out in a particularly fast and practical way by means of a fork lift, a pallet hook and a crane or the like. Optionally, step b) may include placing the lid on a surface, so that the same spoons can then be inserted into the openings of the housing.

In one of the embodiments, step c) and / or step d) include the introduction of the spoons of a fork lift or a pallet hook or a rotator into the respective openings of the housing.

This step can also be carried out in a particularly fast and practical way with a fork lift or with a pallet hook and a crane.

In one of the embodiments, the method also consists of the steps: e) provide electrical energy to the compaction container; f) the action of the movement mechanism to move the bulkhead.

For this, it is only necessary to connect the electrical unit to an electrical supply (as is also the case with conventional containers).

20 This start-up is practical when, for example, the bulkhead is not in an intermediate position before emptying begins, or it can be conveniently used to move the bulkhead in order to create more space when adhered waste does not fall immediately out of the container

Brief description of the figures

25 With specific reference now to the figures, it is emphasized that the details

shown only serve as an example and as a means of illustration of the various embodiments of the present invention. They are presented for the purpose of providing what is considered the most useful and immediate description of the principles and conceptual aspects of the invention. In this regard, no attempt is made to show structural details of the invention that are necessary for a fundamental understanding of the invention. The description in combination with the figures makes it clear to experts in this field, how the different forms of execution can be carried out in practice.

FIG. 1 shows an exemplary embodiment of a compaction container according to the present invention, in a perspective view.

10 FIG. 2 shows a cross section of the compaction container of FIG. 1 in the B-B plane.

FIG. 3 shows a rear view of the compaction container of FIG. 1, without cover, in which some protective plates are not shown, for illustrative purposes.

FIG. 4 is a schematic drawing of a mobile bulkhead, and an exemplary motion mechanism, with four hydraulic cylinders, as can be used in embodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of the closed space of the compaction container of FIG. 2, in which there is an electric unit and a hydraulic unit.

FIG. 6 shows a top view of the compaction container of FIG. 2, in which some of the walls of the enclosed space have been removed for illustrative purposes.

FIG. 7 shows a cross section of the compaction container of FIG. 3 in the A-A plane.

FIG. 8 shows an exemplary cover, as can be used in embodiments of the present invention, in a side view.

25 FIG. 9 shows a view of the compaction container of FIG. 1 from the address of

view IX.

FIG. 10 shows a rear view of the compaction container of FIG. 1, from an X view direction.

FIG. 11 is an enlarged view of a part of FIG. 10, and shows an exemplary sensor device, as can be used in the embodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is an enlarged view of a part of FIG. 10, and shows an example of simply releasable fixing means for fixing and releasing the cover and housing selectively, as can be used in embodiments of the present invention.

10 FIG. 13 shows a top view of the compaction container of FIG. one.

FIG. 14 shows the compaction container of FIG. 1 mounted on a frame, by way of example, which acts as a sliding mechanism.

FIG. 15 to FIG. 19 show how a compaction container, according to the present invention, can be transported by means of conventional means of transport, 15 as a fork lift with a pallet hook, and how it can be emptied by means of a forklift With a rotator.

FIG. 15 shows the compaction container of FIG. 1 after the lid has been removed.

FIG. 16 shows a forklift with an example rotator.

20 FIG. 17 shows an example pallet hook.

FIG. 18 and FIG. 19 schematically represent how the compaction container of FIG. 15 can be emptied by rotating the housing around an axis in the transverse direction of the container.

FIG. 20 (a) to (c) show a first example of a movement mechanism, as can be used in embodiments of the present invention. This mechanism consists of two double acting cylinders.

FIG. 21 (a) to (d) show a second example of a movement mechanism, as can be used in embodiments of the present invention. This mechanism includes four single acting cylinders.

FIG. 22 (a) to (c) show a third example of a movement mechanism, as can be used in embodiments of the present invention. This mechanism includes four double acting cylinders.

10 FIG. 23 shows an example of a hydraulic unit as part of a closed hydraulic circuit with a closed oil tank that has a membrane or bellows, but without a vent or vent, as can be used in embodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 24 shows some of the dimensions of an embodiment, for example, of a compaction container according to the present invention.

FIG. 25 to 29 show a method of how a conventional compaction container is emptied by lifting the container through the lid and then tilting the container around an axis in the longitudinal direction of the container, in which the lid is held almost horizontal, to prevent oil loss.

20 FIG. 30 shows an example of a truck with a lifting crane on which a lifting hook that can be used for collecting compaction containers according to the present invention, for emptying and cleaning them, has been fixed.

FIG. 31 shows the lifting hook of FIG. 30 in a front view.

FIG. 32 to 34 show how a compaction container, according to the present invention, can be emptied by rotating the housing around an imaginary axis in the transverse direction of the container.

Detailed description of the invention

The invention will be further clarified with exemplary embodiments. However, the invention is not limited by the embodiments, but only by the claims.

In the present invention, the terms "forklift" and "forklift" are used as a synonym.

In the present invention, the terms "spoons" and "forks" of a forklift are used as a synonym.

In the present invention, the term "hospitality waste" refers to a mixture of residues 10 of fruits and vegetables, food waste, paper, cardboard and plastic, as is usual in hospitality establishments, in particular, waste from fried products packaged in paper, cardboard or plastic.

In the present invention, the terms "hydraulic unit" and "hydraulic group" are used as a synonym.

15 With a force of 5.5 tons, reference is made to a force of approximately 54 kN.

With a force of 8.5 tons, reference is made to a force of approximately 83 kN.

With a force of 10 tons, reference is made to a force of approximately 98 kN.

With a force of 11 tons reference is made to a force of approximately 108 kN.

With a force of 13 tons, reference is made to a force of approximately 127.5 kN.

20 With a force of 14 tons, reference is made to a force of approximately 137 kN.

In the present invention, the term "container" sometimes refers to a compaction container including the lid, and other times to a housing without the lid, depending on the

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context.

The present invention relates to waste containers with an internal press system or with a compaction mechanism, also known as compaction containers, and methods for emptying containers of this type. More specifically, the present invention provides a compaction container for the storage of food waste (for example, food scraps, containers, etc.), of the type for which a flat-shaped hinged bulkhead has been mounted, which is You can move forward and backward, and with a method that allows you to empty such a container.

As described in the background section, this type of container has been in existence for more than 20 years. They have a hinged top wall or hinged lid, but that is firmly attached to a housing. This lid must not only be resistant to deformation during the compaction of waste in the container, but also contains an electric unit and a hydraulic unit, and, in addition, must be able to support the entire weight of the container. Therefore, said lid is very heavy (normally it has an approximate weight of 370 kg). When emptying the container, this lid is never held upside down, otherwise oil leaks will occur. In order to avoid the loss of oil, the lid must be, at all times, almost horizontal or at least slightly inclined, but never the other way around. During normal operation of the conventional compaction container, this is not a problem, but it makes the emptying of such a container somewhat complex.

FIG. 25 to 29 show examples of how a classic compaction container is emptied, using a crane with a lifting hook that lifts the container through the lid and then causes the lid to tip around its longitudinal axis, for example, pushing the bottom of the container against a stop, without the container falling. Preferably, the classic compaction container has two shafts (for example, relatively short) at the bottom of the housing that can hook the container with two hooks, thus tilting the classic compaction container and can even be placed upside down. The reader will understand that this is usually accompanied by blows and sudden movements. During the entire operation, the cover remains almost horizontal or, at most, slightly inclined, in order to prevent the loss of oil that, alternatively, can flow out through a hydraulic unit drain that is mounted on the cover . Taking into account that the lid must be able to support the full weight of a full container without deforming, the lid must be

particularly rigid, and fixing the lid to the housing must be extremely robust and

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resistant, in order to avoid that the cover can be released from the housing, with all the consequences that this would entail. When the housing opening is pointing down, debris can fall out of the container due to gravity. In the event that not all waste falls from the container on its own, then the container is supplied with power and the bulkhead moves from side to side during emptying, so that the waste has more space and can fall out of the reception space

Although keeping the lid open is not practical for emptying, there seems to be a prejudice or perception that the lid cannot be removed, because then the electrical and hydraulic unit is also removed, while the plate-shaped bulkhead must also to be able to move during emptying, since the waste does not always fall without more than the reception space. Therefore, removing the lid of the classic compaction container is not obvious and, much less, allowing the electrical and hydraulic unit to be released, since in this way the emptying would only become more complex.

The inventors of the present invention have gone against this prejudice, and also against logic, have devised a solution in which the lid can be removed from the housing and where the electrical and hydraulic unit is incorporated in the housing, despite the loss of space that this entails. In addition, in additional forms of execution they have managed to limit this loss of space to a minimum, which makes the presented solution a complete alternative, with the additional advantage that the waste compaction container can be emptied more easily.

The present invention provides a compaction container 1 for the collection and compaction of waste, preferably from hospitality waste. The compaction container consists of: a housing 2 with a reception space 21 for the reception of waste, and a lid 3 that provides access to the reception space for the insertion of waste, and a movable bulkhead 4 that can be moved back and forth by means of a movement mechanism 5 for compacting waste in the reception space 21, and an electric unit 61 and a hydraulic unit 62 operatively connected to the movement mechanism 5 so that the bulkhead moves Back and forth.

In contrast to the classic compaction container, which consists of the compaction container 1, according to the present invention, however, releasable fixing means 31 which

they allow the cover 3 to be easily removed from the housing 2, on the one hand, and that it can be removed

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put back in the housing 2, on the other hand, and the electrical unit 61 and the hydraulic unit 62 have been installed in a closed space 63 of the housing, instead of in the lid, and the hydraulic unit 63 consists of a Oil tank that is designed in such a way that the hydraulic unit can be used, with equal efficiency, in any desired orientation. More specifically, the oil reservoir is a closed oil tank that has a membrane or a bellows, with no vent or vent through which the oil could escape.

Such a compaction container offers the advantage that the lid 3 can be run lighter, for example, with a mass of 150 kg to 250 kg or, for example, 175 to 225 kg, for example, almost equal to 205 kg, the place of approximately 370 kg, thanks to which you can save on material costs, but also on transport costs. In addition, when the compaction container's own weight is lower, more waste may be carried in a truck. While it is true, the lid must be strong enough to withstand the pressure exerted on the lid during the compaction of the waste, but the lid does not have to support the entire weight of the container.

Since both the electrical and hydraulic units are not in the lid, but in the same housing, the lid can be removed before emptying the container. Therefore, it is not necessary to perform any complex operation in order to keep the lid almost horizontal to avoid oil leaks.

It is an advantage to use a closed hydraulic system, with a hydraulic unit without a trap and a hydraulic circuit, which is designed in such a way that the hydraulic unit can be placed in any desired orientation without oil leaks. This has the consequence that the housing 2, in which the hydraulic unit 62 has been mounted, can also be placed in any desired orientation without oil leaks. The combination of the features, namely that (i) the cover 3 is easily and completely removable from the housing 2, that (ii) the hydraulic unit 62 can be placed in any orientation without oil leaks, and that ( iii) the electrical unit 61 and the hydraulic unit 62 are installed in a closed space 63 of the housing 2, through which the bulkhead 4 can be moved even when the cover 3 has been removed, together they offer the synergistic effect of that the container (or, in fact, the container housing) can be emptied more easily, partly because the lid does not have to be held in a certain position. In fact, the housing 2 can be tilted or rotated more easily, because no cover 3 has been fixed thereto and because the hydraulic unit 62 can be placed in any orientation without any risk of oil loss. Whenever I know

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have the appropriate elements (for example, two profiles 27), this combination of features also allows the container to be rotated around its short axis, if desired, something that is impossible with the conventional container, but which is easily executable with a compaction container according to the present invention, for example, by using a conventional fork lift with a rotator or with a tilting lifting device (not shown).

The invention will be further clarified on the basis of the figures describing an exemplary embodiment, without limiting the invention.

FIG. 1 shows an exemplary embodiment of a compaction container 1 according to the present invention in a perspective view. The illustrated waste container 1 has a housing 2 with a removable lid 3 mounted thereon.

The housing 2 has a bottom 24 and vertical walls 26 that define a hollow space in the form of an orthohedron 21, also called a reception space, in which there is a movable bulkhead 4 that extends in a transverse direction of the compaction container.

The cover 3 includes a solid, almost rectangular frame, which is strong enough to resist bending when the cover is mounted in the housing 2 and the debris is compacted. Preferably, the lid 3 contains two tilting lids or folding and elevable lids 33a, 33b that can be opened by a user, for example, by tilting outwardly, for the insertion of the waste into the container. The cover 3, by way of example, of the compaction container shown in FIG. 1 weighs about 205 kg, which is approximately 165 kg less than similar classic compaction container lids, especially since the classic lids must be additionally strong to be able to support the weight of a full container, and because the electrical unit and The hydraulic unit is mounted on the conventional lids, which is not the case with the lid 3 of a compaction container 1, in accordance with the present invention. The lid 3 can be easily fixed to the housing 2 to collect and retain the waste in the container when compacted, and it can also be easily removed from the housing 2 in order to empty the container. For this purpose, the compaction container is equipped with closures or with a locking mechanism or with cooperating connection means 31, which can connect the cover 3 and the housing 2, for example, in the four corners thereof, but by Of course, more than four such connections can also be used.

The cooperating connection means 31a-31d may, for example. Include a first part,

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executed in the form of a hook 311 that is in the cover 3, and a second part executed in the form of a latch 312 fixed to the housing 2, or vice versa. This aspect is explained in more detail in FIG. 10 and 12. In order to easily lift the lid 3 when placing and removing it, the lid should preferably be provided with two openings 32a, 32b, for example, in the openings formed by the ends of two tubular profiles (not shown), which are parallel to each other, and must be placed at a distance d1 from each other, where, for example, the spoons 82 of a forklift 81, of a rotator 83, or of a pallet hook 84, (see, for example, FIG. 16 and 17).

The housing 2 of a complete compaction container 1, according to the present invention, with or without cover 3, can be easily lifted using, for example, a lifting crane with a lifting hook (see, for example, FIG. 30 and 31), which holds the container through load profiles 28, which are located under the reinforcing edge 23 or by means of a pallet hook (see FIG. 17), using two openings 22a, 22b of the housing 2, for example, those formed by means of two tubular profiles 27a, 27b, placed at a distance d2 from each other which, preferably is equal to the distance d1 for the openings 32a, 32b that are in the cover 3. These There are two ways to lift the housing 2 without the lid having to support the entire weight. Due to the insertion of the spoons 82 of a forklift 81 having a rotator 83 in the openings 22a, 22b of the housing 2, the housing 2 of a container can be easily lifted and then reversed, as is further explained in FIG. 15 to 19 and in FIG. 32 to 34.

FIG. 2 shows a cross section of the housing 2 of the waste compaction container 1 of FIG. 1 in the plane BB, in which the cover 3 has been removed. As shown, the housing 2 also contains a bulkhead 4, preferably in the form of a reinforced, flat structure, which can be moved forward. and backwards, to compact together the waste found in the reception spaces 21a, 21b on both sides of the bulkhead 4. Preferably, the bulkhead 4 is hinged or tilted with respect to an axis 44, which is located in the lower part of the reception space 21. The bulkhead 4 can be moved in one direction or the other by means of a movement mechanism 5, which will be discussed in more detail below. Based on the tubular profiles 27a and 27b found in the lower part of the housing 2, the housing 2 can be raised and rotated, and can even be hung upside down without falling. These profiles 27 preferably have a rectangular section.

Similarly, preferably, the housing 2 contains at least two load profiles 28,

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arranged under the reinforcing edge 23 to attach a lifting hook. It is also recommended that the load profiles 28 be U-shaped profiles, as well as that the lifting hook be provided with elements 92 (see, for example, FIG. 31) that can be partially or completely inserted into the profiles of load 28, to prevent accidental release.

Preferably, one or more guide blocks 25, in particular, at least four guide blocks 25a-25d, one in each corner of the housing 2, must be present above the housing 2, in order to easily position the cover 3 when replace in housing 2, for example, after emptying reception spaces 21a, 21b.

The housing 2 also contains a closed space 63 in which the electric unit 61 and the hydraulic unit 62 are located. Preferably, the movement mechanism 5 for the reciprocating movement of the bulkhead 4 must at least contain two hydraulic cylinders which are operated by the hydraulic unit 62 and which, in turn, are controlled by the electric unit 61. Taking into account the state of the art, the cycle of forward and backward movement can be initiated by pressing a start button ( not illustrated) and normally stops after manipulation of a predetermined number of reciprocating movements or after pressing an emergency stop button (not illustrated). Preferably, the number of forward and backward movements is odd, for example, 5 or 7, so that the bulkhead does not stand on the same side as when it was started. In this way, the filling opening is released to the greatest extent possible, so that the housing 2 can be filled as uniformly as possible. When the container is emptied, preferably, bulkhead 4 should be positioned as centrally as possible before tilting or rotating the container. This can be implemented, for example, as a special mode, which is only accessible through a special code, a special combination of keys or a key contact.

The electrical unit 61 and the hydraulic unit 62 are located in the enclosed space 63, separated from the reception space 21 by means of a wall 64. The latter may be a curved wall or may be composed of various flat portions, or of a combination of the same, but in any case, takes care that both waste and residual water cannot penetrate from the reception space to the closed space 63.

The hydraulic unit 62 that has been specifically designed for this application. Although there are hydraulic units that can be placed in any orientation without leakage

of oil, this had to be specially sized for this application, in particular the

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size of the oil tank and the membrane or the bellows, such that the oil tank itself, more particularly the diaphragm or the bellows, can absorb all the necessary pressure differences, since the oil tank does not have a vent or vent.

The inventors believe that the choice of placing the electrical unit 61 and the hydraulic unit 62 under the housing 2, rather than in the cover 3, is contrary to the logic, particularly because doing so would lose the precious space in the chamber of compaction 21, while the intention is to make the compaction container can store as much waste as possible. However, the inventors have gone a step further, and have realized that fluctuations in the volume of oil in the oil tank can be greatly reduced by making an appropriate choice of the type and number of hydraulic cylinders. Indeed, by properly choosing these cylinders, not only can the force exerted on the mobile bulkhead 4 be slightly increased, so that the net effect of the volume loss is partially compensated, but particularly, the fluctuation of the volume of oil that must be stored in the cylinders. Contrary to what you would expect, the oil fluctuation when using four cylinders, instead of two, does not double, but is greatly reduced. Again, this is contrary to logic. As a result, the volume of the enclosed space 63, necessary for the electrical unit and the hydraulic unit, can be kept strongly limited, for example, up to about 0.2 m3, whereby the loss of volume in the housing 2 is much better, especially for certain applications, such as the collection of food waste, or more specifically the collection of hospitality waste, or more specifically, to collect waste from take-away restaurants, in which food such as, for example, food Fried products are packaged in paper, cardboard and plastic containers or bags. Generally, this type of waste can be compressed to a large extent, for example, with a factor of approximately seven, which means that a compaction container with a capacity of 3 m3, in fact, can collect and store approximately 21 m3 of uncompacted waste. This aspect will be further explained in FIG. 20 to 22

For the further understanding of the present invention, it is sufficient for now to know that the contents of the housing 2 of a preferred embodiment of a waste compaction container, in accordance with the present invention, including the enclosed space 63, amounts to approximately 2.7 m3, being around 0.2 m3 or 0.4 m3 occupied by enclosed space 63, and, therefore, approximately 2.5 m3 or 2.3 m3 remain as waste collection space, in function of the selected movement mechanism.

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FIG. 3 shows a rear view of the compaction container of FIG. 1, without cover, in which some protective plates are not shown, for illustrative purposes.

Some elements, such as tubular profiles 27, for lifting and, optionally, rotation 5 of the housing 2, the enclosed space 63 in which the electrical unit and the hydraulic unit are mounted, the guide blocks 25 at the top of the reinforcement edge 23, and the connection means 31 for fixing the cover to the housing 2, have already been described above.

FIG. 3 also shows an example of a movement mechanism for moving the bulkhead 4 back and forth, using four hydraulic cylinders 51a-51d, two of 10 which are visible in the cross section of FIG. 3. The other two hydraulic cylinders are located on the opposite side of the housing 2. The cylinders are fixed with one end to the housing 2, and with its other end to a connection point 43 that is connected to the bulkhead, such and as shown in FIG. Four.

When the hydraulic cylinders 51a and 51c expand, and the hydraulic cylinders 51b and 51d retract, the connection point 43 in FIG. 4 moves to the right, causing the bulkhead 4 to rotate to the right around the axis 44. The connection point 43 thus describes a circular curve segment 41 (see FIG. 2). When the hydraulic cylinders 51a and 51c retract, and the hydraulic cylinders 51b and 51d expand, the connection point 43 of FIG. 4 moves to the left, causing the bulkhead 4 to rotate to the left 20 around the axis 44. In this way, the bulkhead 4 can perform a reciprocating motion.

For the sake of integrity, it is necessary to say that the compaction containers, according to the present invention, do not necessarily have to have four hydraulic cylinders, and in some embodiments two hydraulic cylinders may be sufficient, as will be explained additionally in FIG. 21. However, the four-cylinder hydraulic embodiments 25 are preferred because, surprisingly, these embodiments require a much smaller fluctuation of oil volume in the oil tank of the hydraulic unit, so for a volume of approximately 0.15 m3 to 0.25 m3 would be sufficient, for example, approximately 0.20 m3 for enclosed space 63.

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FIG. 5 is an enlarged representation of an enclosed space 63 by way of example of the compaction container of FIG. 1, in which the electrical unit 61 and the hydraulic unit 62 are located, with which the movement system 5 for reciprocating movement of the bulkhead 4 is controlled and operated.

Preferably, the electrical unit 61 is provided with a switching panel and / or a programmable logic controller, more commonly known as a PLC or PLC control, which hereafter will also be referred to as a control unit, which controls the hydraulic unit 62. In a preferred form, this control is connected to a sensor installation 34 in order to detect if the cover 3 is mounted in the housing 2 with open covers or with hinged and tilting covers 33, in which case the movement mechanism 5 is will deactivate temporarily, for security reasons. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 8, this sensor installation 34 is located in the cover 3, at the height of the folding and tilting covers 33 and consists, for example, of a direct pressure contact that deactivates the movement mechanism when opening the folding and tilting covers .

Preferably, the control unit will be equipped so that the movement system makes reciprocating movements a predetermined number of times, for example, 5 times, or for the bulkhead to move back and forth for a predetermined period of time, for for example, for 1 minute, with which the bulkhead 4 changes, by itself direction when a certain pressure is reached or when a time threshold is exceeded. This type of control is known in the state of the art and, therefore, it is not necessary to explain it further. In practice, the electrical circuit may have a timer, one or more temperature sensors and one or more pressure sensors.

In their known forms, the space 63 is protected through known ways of the waste reception space 31, such that it is no longer possible that neither waste nor, particularly, liquids enter the enclosed space 63. The separation wall 64 between the reception space 21 and the enclosed space 63 may consist of one or more parts, for example, it can be laminated or welded. Preferably, the technical space 63 is accessible from an outer side of the housing 2, through one or more removable protective plates (see, for example, FIG. 10).

FIG. 6 shows a top view of the housing 2 of the compaction container 1 of FIG. 1, in which a part of the separation wall 64 between the closed space 63 and the space

of reception 21b has been removed by way of illustration. In this figure, the electrical unit 61 and the

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Hydraulic unit 62 are clearly visible, as well as bulkhead 4, in which the two receiving spaces 21a and 21b are defined on both sides of bulkhead 4. The guide blocks 25 at the top of the reinforcing edge 23 of the housing 2 They are also clearly visible. An opening in the lid with a corresponding guide block at the edge of the container is also central.

FIG. 7 shows a cross section of the housing 2 of FIG. 3 in an A-A plane. The width and height dimensions of the bulkhead 4 are matched to the width and height of the reception space 21, with a small clearance of, for example, between 1 and 5 mm. FIG. 7 also shows that the hydraulic cylinders are located outside the reception space 21.

FIG. 8 shows an exemplary lid 3, as can be used in embodiments of a compaction container according to the present invention, in a side view. Also visible are a first part of the connection means 31a, 31b or closures for fixing the cover to the housing 2, as well as the openings 32a, 32b for receiving the spoons of a fork lift, a rotator or a pallet hook. In addition, FIG. 8 has two folding and tilting lids 33a, 33b, which can respectively rotate around an axis 35a and 35b, which must be opened when a user wants to throw the waste in the container. Preferably, the cover 3 must consist of a part of a sensor detection or installation mechanism 34, in order to detect if the folding and tilting covers 33 are open or closed. This aspect is shown in more detail in FIG. eleven.

FIG. 9 shows a view of the compaction container of FIG. 1 from view direction IX. The main components have been discussed previously.

FIG. 10 shows a rear view of the compaction container of FIG. 1. The comparison with FIG. 3 shows that, in practice, several removable protection plates have been mounted, for example, in order to carry out the maintenance or repair of the electrical unit and the hydraulic unit (not visible in FIG. 10), and / or of hydraulic cylinders (not visible in FIG. 10). Preferably, the distance between the openings 32a, 32b of the lid, and the openings 22a, 22b of the housing 2 is the same, although that is not strictly necessary. Sensor installation 34 is indicated to detect if one or both covers 33a, 33b are open, but is shown in more detail in FIG. 11. The fixing means or locking mechanism 31 for fixing the cover 3 to the housing 2 is also indicated and will be shown in more detail in FIG. 12.

FIG. 11 is an enlarged view of a part of FIG. 10, and shows a sensor installation

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34 by way of example, as can be used in embodiments of the present invention. The sensor installation 34, shown in FIG. 11, consists of a magnet 341 that is fixed to the cover 3, and includes a magnetic sensor 342 for non-contact detection of the presence of magnet 341, but the invention is not limited to this particular sensor installation, and also 5 Other sensor installations can be used, for example. a pressure contact fixed or mounted on the cover 3 and a corresponding interruption mechanism integrated in the housing, in which the element that is integrated in the housing 2 is connected to the electrical unit 61 via cables.

The sensor 342 is connected to the electrical unit 61, which will preferably prevent movement 10 of the bulkhead 4 when the cover 3 is present in the housing 2, but the covers 33 are open, for safety reasons.

FIG. 12 is an enlarged view of a part of FIG. 10, which shows an example fixing means 31 or a locking mechanism for fixing the cover 3 to the housing 2, as can be used in embodiments of the present invention. In the example shown, the fixing means consists of a hook 311 and a lever 312, but the invention is not limited to these means and other fixing means or locking mechanisms can also be used.

FIG. 13 shows a top view of the compaction container of FIG. 1. Covers 33a, 33b and locks 31a-31d have already been discussed previously.

FIG. 14 shows the compaction container of FIG. 1 in perspective view, mounted 20 on a frame 7 with wheels 71.72 that can be used to move the container manually, for example, in a parking lot. The frame 7 is optional, and other displacement mechanisms could also be used.

FIG. 15 to 19 show how a compaction container, according to the present invention, can be emptied using classic means such as a crane (not illustrated) having a pallet hook 84 (FIG. 17), or with the help of a forklift 81 with a rotator 83 (FIG. 16).

FIG. 15 shows the compaction container 1 of FIG. 1 after cover 3 has been removed. The cover 3 can be removed, for example, by first releasing the locks and, at

then, by inserting the spoons 82 of a fork lift into the openings 32 and then lifting the lid 3, and, for example, placing it next to the housing 2 on the floor.

FIG. 16 shows a forklift or forklift 81 with an example rotator 83, as is known in the state of the art. The rotator has two spoons 82, 5 parallel to each other, and at an adjustable mutual distance.

FIG. 17 shows, by way of example, a pallet hook 84 with the spoons 82, parallel to each other, and at an adjustable mutual distance.

FIG. 18 and 19 schematically represent how the compaction container of FIG. 15 can be emptied, for example, by correctly adjusting the distance between the spoons 82,

10 incorporating the spoons 82 of a forklift with a rotator in the openings 22 of the

profiles 27 and by rotating the housing 2 around an imaginary axis 85 in the transverse direction of the housing 2. The rotation of the housing 2 around the axis 85 in the transverse direction has the advantage with respect to a rotation around a axis 86 in the longitudinal direction that the center of gravity of the housing 2 is closer to the fork lift, thereby increasing stability and minimizing the risk of the assembly falling.

In FIG. 19, the housing 2 hangs almost upside down on the spoons (indicated by the dashed line), but without significant oscillation. As explained above, in this orientation you can even move the bulkhead 4 back and forth, for example, in the case of

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that have remained attached near the bottom of the reception space, so that the waste can fall under the influence of the force of gravity. Electrical power can be supplied to the housing 2 via a cable 612, and the sensor mechanism can be circumvented, for example, with a combination of keys or predetermined code, or with a key or similar contact.

FIG. 20 (a) to (c) shows a first example of a movement mechanism 5, which has exactly two double acting cylinders 2051a, 2051C, as can be used in embodiments of the present invention.

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FIG. 20 (a) is a variant of FIG. 4, with only two cylinders.

FIG. 20 (b) schematically shows that the electric unit 61 and the hydraulic unit 62 are provided to cooperate in a first mode in which the cylinders 2051a and 2051c push against the bulkhead 4, in order to make the bulkhead move towards the right in the representation of FIG. 20 a). The compaction container 1 is preferably sized in such a way that the cylinders can push with a force of 7.0 to 10.0 tons, for example, with a force almost equal to 8.5 tons; and in a second mode, in which the cylinders 2051a and 2051c pull the bulkhead 4 so that the bulkhead moves to the left in the representation of FIG. 20 (a), for example, using a force of 4.0 to 7.0 tons, for example, with a force almost equal to 5.5 tons.

FIG. 20 (c) schematically illustrates that, in the first mode, hydraulic oil is introduced into the cylinders under a higher pressure, through the port X, as well as that the oil leaves the cylinders, under a lower pressure, through the port Y; and that, in the second mode, hydraulic oil is introduced into the cylinders under a higher pressure, through the Y port, and in which the oil leaves the cylinders, under a lower pressure, through the X port.

An advantage of this configuration is that only two hydraulic cylinders are needed, and that the control thereof is easy, but this embodiment has the disadvantage that the fluctuation of the oil level in the hydraulic unit reservoir is relatively large , so it will be necessary to have a relatively large oil tank and a large bellows to cope with these fluctuations. It is estimated that, to house the electrical unit and the hydraulic unit in this embodiment, the volume required for the enclosed space 63 is approximately equal to 0.4 m3, which means that approximately 0.4 m3 of space is lost. storage with respect to the classic compaction containers with the same dimensions and with the same hydraulic configuration, with two double-acting cylinders. However, a great advantage of this compaction container is that it can be emptied more easily, for example, by using conventional means such as a forklift with a rotator.

FIG. 21 (a) to (d) shows a second example of a movement mechanism having exactly four single acting cylinders 2151 to -2151d, as can be used in embodiments of the present invention.

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FIG. 21 (a) is a specific example of FIG. 4, with four single-acting cylinders. Preferably, the cylinders do not contain any internal spring to reverse the cylinder.

FIG. 21 (b) schematically shows that the electric unit 61 and the hydraulic unit 62 are provided to cooperate in a first mode in which the cylinders 2151a and 2151c push against the bulkhead 4, in order to make the bulkhead move towards the right in the representation of FIG. 21 (a). The compaction container is preferably sized in such a way that the cylinders can push with a force of 7.0 to 10.0 tons, for example, with a force almost equal to 8.5 tons; and in a second mode, in which the cylinders 2151b and 2151d push against the bulkhead 4 so that the bulkhead moves to the left in the representation of FIG. 21 (a), preferably with the same force of 7.0 to 10.0 tons, for example, with a force almost equal to 8.5 tons.

FIG. 21 (c) shows that, in the first mode, hydraulic oil is introduced into cylinders 2151a and 2151c, at a higher pressure, through port X and that, as a result of the bulkhead movement, the other two cylinders 2151b and 2151d they are pressed, causing oil in these cylinders to exit through port Y, oil that is returned to the oil tank through hydraulic lines (not shown); and that, in the second mode, hydraulic oil is introduced into cylinders 2151b and 2151d, under a higher pressure, through port Y, and that, as a result of the bulkhead movement, the other two cylinders 2151a and 2151c are pressed , causing the oil in these cylinders to exit through port X, oil that is returned to the oil tank through hydraulic lines (not shown);

An advantage of this configuration is that there are four hydraulic cylinders, preferably, four springless cylinders that are arranged such that the force exerted on the bulkhead in any direction is almost equal, in the example, 8.5 tons each. In comparison with the embodiment described in FIG. 20, this means that the waste in the two reception spaces 21a and 21b, on both sides of the bulkhead 4, can be compressed with 8.5 tons. As a result, more waste can be collected in the housing, especially when it comes to hospitality waste that mainly consists of food scraps and, in some cases, packaging material such as cardboard, paper and plastic.

Surprisingly, it seems that the fluctuation of the oil level in the

reservoir of the hydraulic unit of FIG. 21 is considerably lower than in the form of

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execution of FIG. 20, and that a smaller bellows in the oil tank of this hydraulic unit may be sufficient to compensate for these fluctuations, despite the fact that twice as many cylinders are used. This allows the volume of the enclosed space 63 to house the housing of the electrical unit and the hydraulic unit to be reduced from about 0.4 m3 to only about 0.2 m3, which means that only about a loss of about 0.2 m3 of storage with respect to classic waste compaction containers with the same dimensions, and with two double-acting cylinders. In addition, the waste can be compacted with a greater force, namely, with a force of 8.5 tons in both reception spaces, which means that the waste can be compressed with greater force. As a result, the loss of 0.2 m3 of space to house the electrical and hydraulic unit can be compensated, at least partially, or even to a large extent, so there is no appreciable loss of storage capacity.

FIG. 21 (d) shows an example of a hydraulic circuit that can be used in the movement system of FIG. 21 (a). An electric motor 621 is shown which drives a hydraulic pump 622 to supply hydraulic oil under a relatively high pressure to a valve 623. The valve is connected to the four single-acting cylinders 2151 a-2151 d, through hydraulic circuits, of such that, in a first mode, oil, at a relatively high pressure, is supplied to a first pair of cylinders 2151a-2151c to exert a pressure force on the bulkhead, while the oil of the second pair of cylinders 2151b, 2151d is it can return to the tank under a relatively low pressure, as a result of the movement of the bulkhead in a first direction and the mechanical connection of the cylinders; and this in such a way that, in a second mode, oil is supplied, at a relatively high pressure, to the second pair of cylinders 2151 b-2151 d to exert a pressure force on the bulkhead, while the oil of the first pair of cylinders 2151a, 2151c can be returned to the tank under a relatively low pressure, as a result of the movement of the bulkhead in a second direction, opposite the first direction and the mechanical connection of the cylinders

FIG. 22 (a) to (c) show a third example of a movement mechanism, this time with four double acting cylinders 2251, as can be used in the embodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 22 (a) shows the mechanical arrangement.

FIG. 22 (b) schematically shows the forces exerted by the cylinders in the bulkhead and,

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In a first mode, hydraulic oil is supplied to the X ports of the four cylinders, under a relatively high pressure, and the oil can be returned to the oil tank through the Y ports, under a relatively low pressure. As a result, in a first mode, the 5 cylinders 2251a and 2251c exert a pressure force in the bulkhead of, for example, about 8.5 tons and, at the same time, a tensile force is exerted in the bulkhead, by the other two cylinders 2251b and 2251d, for example, approximately 5.5 tons. In theory, this would mean a total force of 8.5 + 5.5 = 14 tons in both directions, but in practice this is possibly less, since it is estimated at around 13.0 to 14.0 tons.

10 In a second mode, the cylinders are actuated in reverse, so that the same forces are exerted on the bulkhead, but in the reverse direction.

An advantage of this embodiment is that the container, or more precisely, the housing 2 can be easily emptied (as described above) and that, on the other hand, the waste can be compressed more strongly, in both spaces of reception, which means that storage capacity is further increased.

When the bulkhead is moved, the two cylinders will expand (for example, 2251a and 2251c) and the two opposite cylinders retract (for example, 2251b and 2251d) and, consequently, the oil level in the tank will not fluctuate or only It will fluctuate a little. An advantage over the embodiment of FIG. 21 is that the forces exerted on the bulkhead 4 are larger, so that it is possible to achieve greater compression of the waste.

FIG. 23 shows an example of a hydraulic unit 62, as can be used in the embodiments of the present invention. The hydraulic unit has an air-tight tank, that is, without purger or ventilation, but with an internal bellows (not illustrated) to absorb pressure fluctuations, and, of course, with connections for hydraulic lines. This unit can work in any orientation without any loss of oil.

FIG. 24 shows some of the dimensions of an embodiment, by way of example, of a compaction container according to the present invention, more specifically, of its cylinders. Preferably, bulkhead 4 will be positioned almost in the center of the space

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of reception. Connection point 43, where the bulkhead is connected to one end of the cylinders, describes a circular curve with a radius of 559 mm. In the retracted position, the cylinders have a length of approximately 763 mm, while, in an expanded state, the cylinders have a length of approximately 1247 mm. Despite the relatively large run, of almost half a meter, the fluctuation of the oil volume in the oil tank in the embodiment of FIG. 21 and 22 is only +/- 6 cm3, so the volume of the bellows and therefore also the volume of the hydraulic unit, and, consequently, the volume of the enclosed space 63 in which the unit is mounted hydraulic, can be kept limited, preferably to a space of 0.15 to 0.25 m3, for example, about 0.20 m3. As shown, the bulkhead can be moved, in both directions, at an angle of a maximum of 40 ° or a maximum of 35 °, or a maximum of 30 °, for example, an angle approximately equal to 26 ° with respect to to the central position, to compress waste.

FIG. 25 to 29 show a method on how a conventional compaction container is normally emptied.

FIG. 25 and 26 show how a full container can be lifted through the lid to a place where the container can be tilted.

FIG. 27, 28 and 29 show how, then, the container can be tilted around an axis in the longitudinal direction of the container. The figures clearly show that the lid is hingedly attached to the housing during emptying, and that the cover is held almost horizontal or, at most, slightly inclined, in order to prevent the loss of oil through the holes of ventilation.

FIG. 30 shows an example of a truck with a crane on which a lifting hook that can be used to collect the compaction containers 1 in accordance with the present invention has been fixed. The truck shown has capacity for four compaction containers, but it is possible to build a truck that can pick up one or two or three compaction containers, or more than four compaction containers, for example, six or eight compaction containers. Instead of the lifting hook, a pallet hook can also be used (see, for example, FIG. 17). Of course, the compaction containers can also be placed in the truck in a different way, for example, by means of a forklift. If necessary, this forklift can also be

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FIG. 31 shows the lifting hook of FIG. 30 in a front view. The illustrated lifting hook is a hydraulic lifting hook, although this is not strictly necessary. The lifting hook can, for example, lift a housing 2 by inserting the elements 92 of the lifting hook into the load profiles 28, for example, U-shaped profiles 5, which are located under the reinforced upper edge 23. The container Compaction is transported, preferably with the cover 3, in order to avoid loss of load and / or avoid odor problems. In addition, preferably, the lid 3 should be removed at the place where the container is emptied and / or cleaned.

FIG. 32 to 34 show how a compaction container according to the present invention can be emptied by rotating the housing 2 around an imaginary axis in the transverse direction of the container, using a forklift with a rotator. In the event that the compaction container according to the present invention is provided with two axes (for example, in the lower part of the housing) that extend in the longitudinal direction of the container, and which are provided to be able to collect the container, with the hooks, in the place where the container is emptied, the container according to the present invention can also be tilted in a similar manner as the known containers, except in the event that the housing is not suspended in the air through the lid, but through other means of suspension (not illustrated). This way of emptying is more cumbersome. Preferably, however, said horizontal axes and other suspension means are not used, 20 so producing the container is easier.

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REFERENCES

1 compaction container (also called “container”)

 2

 housing 21a / b reception space, compaction

 22

 openings 23 reinforced upper edge

 24

 bottom 25 guide block

 26

 vertical walls 27 profiles

 28

 load profile

 3

 cover 31 releasable fixing means

 311

 312 lever hook, pin, lock

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 openings / profiles 33 decks

 3. 4

 341 magnet sensor installation

 342

 35 axis or hinge sensor

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 mobile bulkhead 41 slot or guide

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 shaft or hinge 43 connection point

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 rotation axis 5 movement mechanism

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 6 control hydraulic cylinders

 61

 611 electrical unit connector

space

from

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 cable

 621

 engine

 623

 valve

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 enclosed space wall (s)

 5 7

 frame

 81

 forklift,

 fork lift

 83

 rotator

 85

 axis in transverse direction

 10 91

 lifting hook

62 hydraulic unit

622 bomb

63 enclosed space

71.72 wheels 82 spoons

84 pallet hook

86 axis in longitudinal direction

92 items

Claims (11)

1. A compaction container (1) for collecting and compacting waste, consisting of: - a housing (2) with a bottom (24) and vertical walls (26) to form a reception space (21a, 21b) to accommodate waste; 5 - a cover (3) with access for the insertion of waste; - a mobile bulkhead (4) that can be moved back and forth through a movement mechanism (5) for compacting waste in the reception space (21a, 21b); - an electrical unit (61) and a hydraulic unit (62) connected to the control mechanism 10 movement (5) for reciprocating movement of the bulkhead; characterized by: - the compaction container (1) also comprises releasable fixing means (31) that make it possible to remove the cover (3) from the housing (2) in a simple way for emptying the compaction container, and which allow fix the cover (3) to the housing (2) to collect and 15 compact waste; - in which the hydraulic unit consists of a closed oil tank that is equipped with a membrane or a bellows; Y - in which the electrical unit (61) and the hydraulic unit (62) are installed in a closed space (63) in the housing (2). A compaction container (1) according to claim 1, in which the lid (3) has the minus two openings (32a, 32b) at a first distance (d1) from each other, which give access to cavities or hollow profiles for the insertion of two spoons (82) of a forklift (81), of a pallet hook (84 ) or a rotator (83). 3. A compaction container (1) according to one of the preceding claims, in which the housing (2) has a reinforced upper edge (23). 4. A compaction container (1) according to claim 3, further comprising two or more mechanical guides or guide blocks (25) at the top of the reinforced upper edge (23) 5 for the correct positioning of the lid (3). 5. A compaction container (1) according to claim 3 or 4, further comprising at least two load profiles (28) located at the reinforced upper edge (23) for the insertion of a lifting hook. 6. A compaction container (1) according to claim 5, wherein the load profiles (28) have a U-shaped section. 7. A compaction container (1) according to one of the preceding claims, in which the housing (2) has at least two openings (22a, 22b) in a second distance (d2) from each other. These openings give access to two cavities or two hollow profiles (27a, 27b) for the insertion of two spoons (82) of a forklift (81), a pallet hook (84) or a rotator 15 (83). 8. A compaction container (1) according to claim 7 and, according to claim 2, wherein the first distance (d1) and the second distance (d2) are equal to each other. 9. A compaction container (1) according to one of the preceding claims, 20 in which the movable bulkhead (4) is rotatably fixed to the housing (2); Y in which, the movement mechanism (5) consists of at least two cylinders (2051; 2151; 2252) arranged on opposite sides of the bulkhead (4). 10. A compaction container (1) according to claim 9, in which the movement mechanism (5) consists of exactly two effect cylinders double (2051a, 2051c) arranged on the same side of the bulkhead, 11. A compaction container (1) according to claim 9, in which the movement mechanism (5) consists of four single-acting cylinders (2151a, 2151b, 2151c, 2151d), of which two cylinders are arranged on each side of the bulkhead (4). 12. A compaction container according to claim 9, in which the movement mechanism (5) consists of four double-acting cylinders (2251a, 2251b, 2251c, 2251d), of which two cylinders are arranged on each side of the bulkhead (4). 10