ES2344879A2 - A clean point installation (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

A clean point installation obtained from a horizontal platform accessed through one or more inclined ramps associated respectively with one or more sides of said platform is described. The design of the ramps and the platform is modular, composed of inverted "U" modules, so that the modules of the ramps have an inclined surface in accordance with the inclination of the ramp, and increase the height with its proximity to the platform, while the modules of the latter are of uniform height. Each two consecutive modules on the ramps or on the horizontal platform are separated by a predetermined distance for the inclusion of an intermediate link piece, for which the modules have a recess in the upper edge corresponding to each vertical wall, and the intermediate pieces they have ribbed formations susceptible to tongue-and-groove accommodation in said recesses. The height of the platform modules is such that it admits containers inside it. The platform includes curbs and handrails along certain portions of its perimeter path. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

A clean spot installation.

Object of the invention

The present invention relates to a clean spot installation, which provides essential features of novelty and notable advantages over known media and used for the same purposes in the current state of the technique.

More particularly, the invention proposes the development and realization of a clean spot installation with some characteristics of efficiency, use, ease of significantly improved construction and safety, with savings substantial economic with respect to facilities of this type currently known and existing in the state of the art, whose benefits are obtainable thanks to the combination of two types differentiated from separate, independent elements, both which refers to the formation of the plane or elevated platform as in as regards the construction of the access ramps up to this plane or platform of greater height.

The scope of the invention is obviously, within the industrial sector dedicated to the realization of facilities for the collection selective of special waste and / or susceptible to recycling.

Background and summary of the invention

It is known to everyone in general the fact that daily a large amount of waste is produced domestically that by virtue of its more or less dangerous nature, or by virtue the size of such waste, cannot be enclosed in the bags of usual garbage, nor directly discharged into containers that are found for garbage collection enabled in different locations of public roads. Is by that for the selective deposit of this kind of waste have certain spaces that are known as "points have been enabled clean ". Even them, a user can access with your vehicle particular or else a waste collection truck can access for the direct deposit of such waste, either in other types of containers or other designed collection receptacles specifically for this application, or in stacks in the that, normally, a selection will be carried out afterwards and classification of waste, to separate those that are recyclables of those that are not, all in order to avoid, or at least reduce as much as possible the excessive contamination to which the medium is subjected daily ambient.

Normally, a clean point consists of a installation in which a platform is distinguished whose surface is It is located at a certain height with respect to the level of ground. Containers or collection receptacles are located normally in positions attached to the perimeter of the aforementioned platform, so that a user can pour the residue from the surface of the platform easily towards the inside the collection container or receptacle. To access the top of the platform, there are access ramps that starting from ground level, they end at the opposite end flush with the surface of the platform, thereby allowing a user can come up with a vehicle in which he carries the waste to be discarded, and as stated, pour it directly into the collection receptacle from the platform.

A type of construction known in the state of the technique consists in the provision of a multiplicity of pieces modular, conceived with a "U" shaped configuration inverted, of differentiated types depending on the location in the that have to be positioned: according to a first type of these modular parts, intended for the realization of ramps, the form of the pieces presents the closing section of the "U" inverted with a certain inclination in the direction of displacement, varying each modular piece progressively from height so that when attached to each other, it is obtained as result of the formation of an inclined plane from a first piece modular that starts at one end at ground level, until the last modular piece of the ramp, that is, the immediately adjacent to the platform, at which its exit end makes up, as said, with the surface of the platform, constituting thus a continuous surface; a second type of these pieces modular, intended to serve as a basis for the formation of platform, are also modular pieces shaped as a "U" inverted, but with the closing section of the "U" completely flat, horizontally positioned, so that the gathering a number of these pieces allows them to be obtained variable surface platforms depending on the quantity used, with easy access through the ramps formed with the Modular pieces discussed first. For immobilization of the different individual pieces with the adjacent ones or adjacent, it is necessary to use fixing elements, consistent normally on plates that extend through the joints between adjacent plates, holding them simultaneously with Screw support.

Obviously, the way of construction mentioned above and so far constitutes the way more usual to carry out this type of facilities, he supposed in your moment an extraordinary opportunity to achieve the goal end of being able to have places for the selective discharge of this type of hazardous or bulky waste, in a more or less way comfortable for the user.

However, over time, it has revealed that there are certain drawbacks associated with this constructive form that desirably should be corrected For this purpose, for example, the absence of a safety edge, for example of concrete, which prevent accidental fall of a vehicle outside or to a container, along with a lack of mooring to the ground that avoids the movement of the structure before a friction with a vehicle. I also know missing an element that ensures that the residue falls only in the container and in a way that the cargo is distributed by the entire surface of it. In addition, the union of modular parts successive of the type commented along the ramps, means the double wall formation, which translates into the need for use a high amount of concrete, with the consequent environmental impact; The same applies to the case of elevated platform construction, since the surface of the platform is obtained as a result of joining pieces lateral, being therefore a constructive way too expensive.

Description of the invention

Taking into account the associated inconveniences to the existing clean point facilities, the This invention has been proposed as the main objective of development and construction of a clean spot facility through which the disadvantages of the facilities are remedied current. This objective has been fully achieved through the installation that will be described in what follows, whose main features are collected in the portion characterizing claim 1 attached.

Thus, according to the invention, the object main consists of performing a point installation clean that is fully effective and that simplifies notably both the needs associated with the processes constructive, such as construction costs, time or amount of labor for the realization of it, as well as ensure the safety of users during the use of installations. In this sense, in a similar way to the case commented for known facilities, the installation of the invention also includes individual pieces of nature modular, configured as inverted "U" mode, in accordance with two differentiated constructive conceptions depending on the place in which have to be located, that is, if it is parts for the realization of an elevated platform, at a certain height above the ground level, or if it is modular parts for the realization of the access ramps, but with the proviso that, to difference with conventional installations, parts modular of the clean spot installation of the invention is they alternate in their positioning with others built only to link plate mode, such that the combination that obtains, allows to reduce the number of "U" modular parts necessary for the realization of the clean spot installation with respect to the facilities conventional. This prevents, for example, the formation of double concrete walls, with substantial savings from this material and cost, and with less impact environmental.

In addition, the coupling of a link plate with the two adjacent modular pieces in inverted "U", has been conceived with tongue and groove character, which helps immobilize the union and also ensures a tightness adequate union.

In accordance with the invention, the placement in the modular pieces that form the perimeter of the platform, of a concrete edge with a view to preventing a vehicle can go outside the platform by any place other than those that are enabled for it. Said edge of concrete is formed by curb elements that include holes to facilitate the evacuation of rainwater. In addition, said curb elements include housings. verticals designed to support barriers that prevent falling of people outside the platform, and that facilitate the Edge visibility to drivers from vehicles. The distance between successive accommodations will be such that the barriers They can be exchanged between them. Similarly, the housings are such that they allow the placement of one or more outwardly inclined plates, intended to prevent waste falls into the space between the container of pickup and platform, thus making the mission of the point effective cleansed. The platform may also be extended towards the part internally and towards the ground so that the element can be saved curb more easily, for example when using a cart or a heavy object has to be dragged.

As will be understood, in the case of the pieces modular intended for the construction of access ramps, with the closing portion inclined in the direction of travel or of movement, the height between two successive pieces will be such that the intermediate link plate, once coupled to both parts modular "U" inverted, constitute a continuous plane, of uniform inclination, with the surfaces of said pieces Modular

Additionally, the invention has provided that access ramps reach at the junction to the central platform a height such that at least the last of such modular parts in "U" (that is, the one immediately adjacent to the platform of higher height), offer enough space to house a container inside.

As will be understood, the fixation on the plane of the floor of each of the modular pieces in "U" is done in a conventional manner, with the help of known support bases and habitual in this type of facilities, although, to guarantee the immobilization of the pieces, it is preferred to place angles metal bolted to the floor and the modular part, thereby that before an eventual friction with a vehicle, the platform does not see altered its original position.

Brief description of the drawings

These and other features and advantages of the invention will become more clearly apparent from the Detailed description that follows from an exemplary embodiment preferred thereof, given for illustrative purposes only and not limiting, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in the that:

Figure 1 is a side elevational view of a schematic representation of a ramp used in the clean spot installation proposed by the invention, together with a D detail on a larger scale;

Figure 2 represents a schematic view, in side elevation of a platform of the type used in the clean spot installations according to the invention, and

Figure 3 illustrates a schematic view, in perspective of a clean spot installation according to the invention.

Description of a preferred embodiment

As mentioned above, the detailed description of the preferred embodiment of the invention is going to be carried out in what follows with the help of the attached drawings, through which the same are used numerical references to designate the same parts or elements or similar. Thus, referring first to the representation of Figure 1, an elevation view can be seen side of a ramp constructed according to the invention for its application in a clean spot installation, intended for access, from any side, to a platform central located at a certain height above the ground. Agree with the representation, as has been said, the constructive nature of the different parts of the installation combines the use of individual, modular, inverted "U" shaped pieces, marked with numerical reference 1, together with other parts also individual, constituting link plates, interspersed between successive modular pieces, and that in Figure 1 they are identified with the numerical reference (2). As has said, between the outlet wall of a modular part (1), and the wall facing or contiguous corresponding to the next modular piece (1), there is a separation equivalent to the plate length of link (2), which avoids double wall joints such as It occurs in conventional installations. In addition, also visible in the representation of Figure 1, the difference in height between the outlet wall of a modular part (1) and the entrance wall of The next modular part (1), is calculated according to the length of the link plate (2), such that the plane of the ramp is continuous, without abrupt changes of inclination, but by the on the contrary, with a uniform continuity that facilitates the smooth movement of any vehicle on the surface of the ramp.

The union between two modular parts (1) contiguous in inverted "U" and the link plate (2) it occupies intermediate position between them, is done with the help of tongue and groove lace. This constructive form has been represented in detail D that appears in this same Figure 1, on a larger scale, in which you can see how each modular piece (1) has a stepping (1a) in relation to the upper transverse edge of each of its vertical walls, which determine housings open transverse with predetermined dimensions, while the link plate (2) has protuberances (2a), or protruding nerves in relation to their edges lower cross-sections, configured and sized in addition to said housings, so that the linking between pieces is obtained by inserting the protrusions (2a) of each link plate (2) in the housings determined by the steps (1a) formed in the walls facing two adjacent modular pieces (1). That way, no only the construction of the ramp is simplified, but also guarantees construction safety, usually without need from any other additional external element.

If desired, and with a view to providing each of the modular pieces (1) in inverted "U", of a larger structural strength, these pieces can include, in the angles interiors between the vertical walls and the upper portion inclined of the inverted "U", one or more reinforcements (3) in squad, as posters. Also, the union between the pieces Modular (1) and link plates (2) can be made with the support of plates and screws that ensure immobilization relative of these parts before an eventual friction with a vehicle.

Referring now to Figure 2 of the drawings, you can see a schematic representation, in elevation side, of a platform for clean spot installation constructed in accordance with the invention. As in the case of the ramp described in relation to Figure 1, the platform of the Figure 2 is obtained based on a combination of modular parts in Inverted "U", indicated with the numerical reference (4), and of other link plates (2), intermediate positioning between the above, and that are of the same characteristics as the plates link used in the case of ramps, so they appear indicated with the same reference number 2. In this case, the Modular pieces (4) in inverted "U" shape, for training of the platform, are on a regular basis, that is, the closing section of the "U" is horizontal instead of inclined as in the case of the modular parts (1) for the formation of the ramps, so that now you get a platform with a horizontal surface. Figure 2 also shows the representation of a ramp generally indicated as R, through which you can access from a ground level position to the upper surface of the platform. In the preferred embodiment of Figure 2, it is also appreciates the incorporation of a variety of elements of curb, marked with reference numeral 7, which extend to along the entire perimeter of the corresponding platform with both the inverted "U" modular parts (4) and with the link plates (2) interspersed between every two successive of the above, in such a way that, as mentioned previously, these curb elements (7) constitute limits physics for the movement of vehicles that move on the platform. As stated, these curb elements (7) are of concrete, and each of them has one or more holes (7a) cross-sections, intended to facilitate water drainage of rain or any liquid that accidentally or intentionally It could be poured onto the platform. Also, each of the curb elements (7) of perimeter edge includes other holes made vertically from the top edge of each curb element (7), (not visible in this Figure), which allow the coupling and fixing of the uprights of a railing (8) also delimiting the effective perimeter of the platform and that provides effective protection for people that move along the surface of said platform.

Finally, and for illustrative purposes, for a better understanding of the description given above, it has shown in Figure 3 a schematic, perspective view, of a clean spot facility constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention. It can be seen that the general appearance, seen from the outside, is similar to that of any other installation already known, but with the difference of that in this case all the improvements are already incorporated constructives that have been described above. In the way of embodiment represented by way of illustration, there are two ramps R (the number of ramps may vary depending on each need concrete), of the same characteristics, in opposite positions facing each other, and a central platform whose upper surface is access through each of the aforementioned ramps R. The ramps R correspond to the construction form shown in Figure 1, that is, by combining modular pieces (1) in "U" inverted, inclined surface, with other plates link (2) interspersed between every two contiguous of the previous ones, while the platform corresponds to the way of construction explained with reference to Figure 2, that is, by a combination of modular pieces (4) in inverted "U", of horizontal surface, with other link plates (2) between two contiguous of the previous ones. Figure shows how curb elements (7) are extended to the perimeter dimension of the platform with the exception of access to it from each one of the ramps R, the association of the railing (8) to the mentioned curb elements (7), except in certain open spaces for the discharge of waste materials towards containers (6) attached to the platform, and also shows the incorporation of plates (9) in relation to such open spaces of the railing, inclined positioning, covering the space or separation that may exist between a container (6) and the piece adjacent modular (4), in order to avoid the fall of waste in that space and on the contrary facilitate the fall of waste Towards the containers.

As will be understood, although the representation of Figure 3 shows an approximately square plan, must it is understood that the platform configuration of the platform may be any other, with any dimensions, according to the needs practices, although preferably quadrangular. May also vary the number of ramps, preferably between 1 and 4, according to those same needs, although constructions with two R ramps associated with diametrically opposite sides of the platform.

Also, according to a feature additional proposed by the invention for better use spatially, it is preferred that some of the modular pieces in "U", whether it is the modular parts (1) belonging to the R ramps as if it were the pieces modular (4) belonging to the platform, in particular at least the modular part (1) that occupies the most immediate position with respect to the platform, like those modular parts (4) to which you can easily access, have sufficient height to allow contain inside containers (6) of those used in streets for the collection of waste (for example, containers gaps intended to replace those currently at use). This situation has been illustrated both in Figure 2 in the that a container (6) housed under a modular part (4) appears in inverted "U", as in the same Figure 3, in which For example, a container (6) is shown under the last piece modular (1) of the ramp R, and a container (6) located in the space inside of a modular piece (4) of which form the platform. Other containers (6) of larger dimensions have been externally represented to the platform, attached to one of its lateral, and in position of load of waste.

As will be understood, through a construction clean knit like the one just described, are achieved broadly the objectives proposed by the invention, and are improved both constructive and impact characteristics environmental of this type of facilities.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, and since the description given corresponds only to an example of preferred embodiment, it will be understood that within its essentiality may introduce multiple modifications and variations of detail, also within the scope of the invention, and that in particular may affect features such as shape, size or manufacturing materials of the set or of the individual elements that integrate it, or any others that do not alter the invention as described and as defined in the claims that follow.

Claims (5)

1. A clean-point installation, in particular an installation of the type that is carried out for selective collection of household waste that, due to its dangerous or bulky nature, cannot be included in normal bags or directly discharged into road containers public, being the installation of the type that includes a platform located at a certain height above ground level, and one or more ramps (R) positioned to allow the ascent of a vehicle to the upper surface of said platform from a ground level position, including both the ramps (R) and the platform between its construction elements, individual modular pieces, in inverted "U", which in the case of ramps (R) consist of modular parts (1) that they have two vertical walls and a closing portion of the "U" with a predetermined inclination in the forward direction, while in the case of the platform it consists have inverted "U" modular pieces (4), which have the horizontally positioned vertical section between the walls, the installation being characterized in that both the ramps (R) and the platform are obtained with a multiplicity of modular parts (1 ) and (4), respectively, in inverted "U", positioned so that between contiguous or successive pieces there is a predetermined measured distance for the interleaving of a link plate (2), intermediate between said contiguous modular pieces (1) and (4) in inverted "U". 2. Clean spot installation according to claim 1, characterized in that with each of the side walls of each modular piece (1, 4) in inverted "U" presents a step (1a) which, in correspondence with the transverse edge of each wall, said stepping (1a) results in the formation of an extended housing along said edge, and because each of the link plates (2) has, in relation to each of its transverse edges., protrusions ( 2a) configured and sized in addition to the housing determined by each step (1a), where it is housed in a tongue and groove relationship. 3. Clean spot installation, according to claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the height of at least the inverted "U" modular piece of each ramp (R) occupying a position immediately adjacent to the platform, and the height of each of the modular pieces (4) in inverted "U" involved in the formation of said platform, is such that they admit the incorporation of containers (6) inside. 4. Clean spot installation, according to claims 1 to 3, characterized in that it additionally comprises a multiplicity of curb elements (7), preferably of concrete, which extend along the perimeter of the platform, except in the access steps from the ramps (R), each of these curb elements (7) including one or more transverse through-drain holes (7a), and one or more holes formed vertically from the top edge of each curb element (7), configured to admit and retain the uprights of a perimeter guard rail (8). 5. Installation of a clean spot, according to claim 4, characterized in that the perimeter guard rail (8) has breakpoints in the areas where the waste is discharged from the platform to the collection containers (6), existing furthermore plates (9) in relation to such discharge areas, extended from the surface of the platform to each of the waste reception containers (6).