ES1248366U - CONTAINER CLEANING DEVICE (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Device (1) for cleaning containers (2) characterized in that it comprises: - a tank (3) of active liquid (4), - a trigger dispenser (5) where the quantity of active liquid (4) that must be triggered each time is accumulated, - atomizing nozzles (6), - a trigger element for the active liquid from the trigger dosing device (5) through the atomizing nozzles (6), - means for fixing to the inside of a container (2), particular to the shape thereof, - a power supply (8), and - a microprocessed control unit (9). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

CONTAINER CLEANING DEVICE

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The present invention refers to a device for cleaning containers, mainly usable for containers containing waste, such as garbage containers, garbage cans, litter bins, etc.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Waste containers, especially organic waste containers - which are those that when decomposed are capable of generating odors and organic decomposition - can be a source of unhealthiness. For this reason, as a general rule these containers are provided with a lid.

In addition, it is mandatory to periodically clean them, forcing a tap and drain in the garbage rooms of buildings for this purpose, but such cleaning is rarely carried out. On the other hand, containers parked on the street are cleaned once every two months, or frequently insufficient, causing odors and discomfort. The same can be said of the bins that, although they are not intended for the deposit of significant organic waste in general, often do collect this type of waste, with the aggravating circumstance that they do not have a lid.

In addition, the problem of these containers is exacerbated when the lid is broken, which is frequent due to the treatment they suffer day by day, or when they become so full that the lid does not close, which is also very frequent.

The result of this is the generation of odors as disgusting for people as attractive for all kinds of insects accustomed to colonizing sewers, with what is a clear problem of unhealthiness that is solved with the use of the device of the invention.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The device for cleaning containers of the invention is especially suitable for cleaning waste containers, without excluding other types of containers in which odors can be generated, and according to the invention it comprises in its simplest version:

-an active liquid tank, understanding as such any liquid capable of carrying out a treatment inside the container to increase its health conditions (deodorizer, disinfectant, biocide, cleaner-degreaser, mosquito remover, insects -in glass containers they accumulate mosquito and wasp nests - and other parasites and pathogens etc),

-a trigger dispenser, where a quantity or dose of liquid accumulates that must be triggered each time, an amount that will depend on the size and / or shape of the container,

-An atomizing nozzles, to spray the active liquid inside the container,

-a trigger element of the active liquid from the trigger dosing unit, through the atomizing nozzles,

-a means of fixing to the inside of a container, particularized to the shape of the same, be it a wastebasket, tank, front-loading container, glass side or any type of waste,

-a power supply, to provide the necessary energy for autonomous operation, and

-a microprocessed control unit to control the firing frequency, so that it allows us, at least:

-select -and even vary remotely if you have a remote communication module- the shots per week or month;

-counting the number of shots -which in turn allows us to know the amount of liquid remaining in the tank and issue the request for refilling;

-generate a nozzle alert or blocked system when the tank is not emptied with the dosages made;

-detect the charge level in the power supply (battery);

-and that allows it to be configurable and integrable with existing intelligent solutions.

In this way, the discharge of the active liquid can be programmed in the dose (thanks to the dispenser) frequency (thanks to the control unit) necessary to eliminate or alleviate odors, decomposing substances, fats and other unhealthy organic substances and guarantee the hygienic conditions. Even the disinfecting liquid can be a biocide capable of eliminating pathogens such as coronavirus and preserving the health of workers in waste collection services, with the additional advantage that the useful life of containers to be more careful in general and prevent acids and other by-products of the decomposition of organic remains from attacking them.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Figures 1 and 2 show schematic views of two containers (a household collection garbage can and a community collection container) provided with the device of the invention.

Figure 3 shows a detail of the device of the invention.

Figure 4 shows a detail in enlarged view of a community collection container and the arrangement of the device inside.

Figure 5 shows a block diagram of the device of the invention.

DESCRIPTION OF A PRACTICAL EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

The device (1) for cleaning containers (2) of the invention comprises (see fig 5):

-a reservoir (3) of active liquid (4),

-a trigger dispenser (5) where the quantity of active liquid (4) that must be triggered each time is accumulated,

-a few atomizing nozzles (6),

-a trigger element of the liquid (4) active from the trigger dosing device (5) through the atomizing nozzles (6),

-a means of fixing to the inside of a container (2), particular to the shape thereof,

-a power supply (8), and

-a microprocessed control unit (9).

Most preferably, the device will also comprise filling sensors (10) of the container (2) (ultrasound, for example) to decide whether or not to trigger the liquid and program the emptying route if it has communication means with a control centralized to give the corresponding notice.

Furthermore, it is preferred that the atomizing nozzles (6) are arranged at an angle (11) in order to reach the maximum interior angle and reach all areas of the container to be cleaned with the cleaning liquid (see figs 1 and 2). Said atomizing nozzles (6) are very preferably arranged in the upper interior part of the container (2) so that, in addition, gravity helps the liquid to reach the entire interior of the container, and to prevent them from being occluded by the residues as it leaves. filling the container (2). Furthermore, the atomizing nozzles (6) are preferably adjustable.

For its part, the trigger element may be a compressed air blower (for example, with a motorized bottle or piston), a motorized cam (7) or pump, or a gas trigger.

It is preferred that the means for attaching to the container (2) are rivets, screws or the like to hinder the removal and avoid vandalism.

For its part, the power supply (8) ideally comprises a rechargeable battery (80), instead of a connection to the electrical network with cable and therefore facilitates the movements of the container and increases safety. Said power supply (8) is ideally associated with photovoltaic panels, not shown, for recharging the battery (80).

It is preferred that the control unit (9) comprises a Wireless communication module (90) to send warnings to a centralized control, either of the filling level of the container or of the tank (3) of active liquid (4), or to receive programming the firing frequency, etc. Said communication module (90) Wireless ideally comprises

-a long range communications sub-module (91): (4G / NB-IoT (internet of things -which allows geolocation of the container, detect vandalism and dump, generate an alarm if the lid is left open, the level of filling of the container and temperature thereof, emitting a signal for collection or not, depending on the amount of accumulated garbage and the temperature-) / Cat-M / GPRS / LoRaWAN / LoRa / Sigfox / 868 MHz / 900 MHz), which allows communication with such centralized control,

-a medium range communications submodule (92): (ZigBee 3 / 802.15.4 / DigiMesh / WiFi), which allows communication with collection trucks located in the district, and / or -a short range communications submodule (93 ): (RFID-NFC / Bluetooth 2.1 / BLE) that allows communication with reading devices of the operators of the waste collection services that are nearby, to take readings or program the firing frequency. With the long range communications submodule (91), a control center in the cloud, not shown, can be arranged with a management program, which allows intelligent control of the history: you can learn which containers in the same neighborhood are Used more frequently and schedule different shots to keep them clean and odor-free, and it can be connected to a server for receiving complaints or notices from the public through apps on their mobile phones, which allows managing liquid shots remote assets. With some type of short-range communications submodule (93), for example, an RFID, a closure, not shown, can be incorporated into the lid of the container so that it only opens when the citizen identifies himself with his card. This will allow to know the citizens who collaborate with recycling.

In addition, to take advantage of the potential of the communication module (90), additional sensors can be arranged -associated with the control unit (9) and said selected communication module (90), such as temperature sensors (15) to give notice of excessive temperature and schedule a collection, since the high temperature accelerates decomposition, and in itself is an indicator that the waste is decomposing, since the aerobic digestion of organic waste causes an increase in temperature, and / or accelerometers ( 16) for anti-vandalism control. In addition, a GPS geolocator (17) associated with the control unit (9) and the communication module (90) can also be arranged to have located the container, or device, if it is moved from its known location. Likewise, through a municipal application or the garbage collection service, citizens can alert a container with bad odors, insects or other annoyances, and the remote system can increase the frequency of shots.

Once the nature of the invention has been described, as well as the way of carrying it out in practice, it should be noted that the provisions previously indicated and represented in the attached drawings are subject to detailed modifications as long as they do not alter the fundamental principle.

Claims (14)

1. -Device (1) for cleaning containers (2) characterized by comprising: -a reservoir (3) of active liquid (4), -a trigger dispenser (5) where the quantity of active liquid (4) that must be triggered each time is accumulated, -a few atomizing nozzles (6), -a trigger element of the active liquid from the trigger dosing device (5) through the atomizing nozzles (6), -a means of fixing to the inside of a container (2), particular to the shape thereof, -a power supply (8), and -a microprocessed control unit (9). 2. The device (1) for cleaning of containers (2) according to claim 1, comprising sensor filling (10) of the container (2). 3. -Device (1) for cleaning containers (2) according to any of the preceding claims, where the atomizing nozzles (6) are arranged at an angle (11). 4. -Device (1) for cleaning containers (2) according to any of the preceding claims, where the atomizing nozzles (6) are arranged in the upper inner part of the container (2). 5. -Device (1) for cleaning containers (2) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the atomizing nozzles (6) are adjustable. 6. -Device (1) for cleaning containers (2) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the trigger element is selected from: -a compressed air blower, -a motorized cam (7), -a bomb, -a gas trigger. 7. -Device (1) for cleaning containers (2) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the means of attachment to the container (2) are selected from: rivets (12), -screws. 8. -Device (1) for cleaning containers (2) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the power supply (8) comprises a rechargeable battery (80). 9. -Device (1) for cleaning containers (2) according to claim 8, wherein the power supply (8) comprises photovoltaic plates for recharging the battery (80). 10. -Device (1) for cleaning containers (2) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the control unit (9) comprises a wireless communication module (90). 11. -Device (1) for cleaning containers (2) according to claim 10, wherein the Wireless communication module (90) comprises: -a long range communications submodule (91), -a medium range communications submodule (92), -a short range communications submodule (93). 12. The device (1) for cleaning of containers (2) according to any of claims 10 or 11 comprising additional sensors associated with the control unit (9) and to the communication module (90) selected from: -temperature sensors (15), -accelerometers (16). 13. The device (1) for cleaning of containers (2) according to any of claims 10 to 12, comprising a GPS (17) associated GeoLocator control unit (9) and to the communication module (90). 14. The device (1) for cleaning of containers (2) according to any of claims 10 to 13, comprising a closure disposed on the top of the container (2) associated with a short range communication sub - module (93) to produce its opening through authentication.