ES2354559B1 - WASTE COLLECTION CENTER. - Google Patents

Abstract

Waste collection center # The invention consists of a waste collection center that has a set of buckets (3) for different types of waste whose configuration allows it to occupy a reduced space on public roads. The waste collection center has a set of buckets (3) located vertically; an external housing (1) housing the bucket assembly (3) and comprising access windows (7, 8) to at least one of the buckets (3) and a cover (14) for the introduction and removal of the themselves (3); a means of connection between the buckets (3); a means for actuating the means of connection between buckets (3) adapted to place the buckets (3) in the vicinity of the access window (7, 8).

Description

duos. Being able to place partially buried improves

Waste collection center.

Object of the invention

The object of the invention is a waste collection center that has a set of buckets for different types of waste whose special con fi guration allows it to occupy a reduced space on public roads compared to the one occupied by traditionally known containers that are located therein. . Background of the invention

Containers that normally have a lid for the extraction of waste, access windows inside them through which the user enters the waste and means that allow the lifting and turning of the containers for unloading are known of its contents, through the aforementioned cover, to a truck.

It is also known that current waste legislation requires the separation of different types of waste for further treatment. This means that there must be several different waste containers increasing the space occupied on public roads. Description of the invention

The present invention solves the previous problem of the high space of public roads that is required for the situation of containers for different waste by means of a waste collection center that allows different buckets to be combined for different types of waste occupying a smaller space.

For this, the waste collection center object of the invention comprises:

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a set of buckets located vertically;

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an external housing housing the bucket assembly and comprising at least one access window to at least one of the buckets;

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a means of connection between buckets;

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a means of actuation of the means of connection between buckets adapted to place the buckets in the vicinity of the access window allowing the introduction of the residue in the bucket.

In this way, when the buckets are located vertically in a housing, the occupied public road surface is practically reduced to the surface occupied by a single bucket, in the case that there was a single column, or by two buckets, in the event that there would be vertical columns of buckets. The cooperation between the means of connection between buckets and the drive means allows the buckets to be moved so that the desired bucket, for example, because it is suitable for the type of waste to be introduced, is located in the vicinity of the window access, allowing, through it, the introduction of the residue in the selected bucket.

The waste collection center object of the invention can be located above ground level, or partially buried therein, leaving only the bucket located above so that its access from outside the aesthetics of the environment to the outside is allowed. while the bucket movement system in the housing allows the user or operator to access the desired bucket through the access window or windows. The external housing can also comprise a cover for the introduction and removal of the buckets.

Description of the drawings

To complement the description that is being made and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, according to a preferred example of practical implementation thereof, a set of drawings is attached as an integral part of said description. where, for illustrative and non-limiting purposes, the following has been represented:

Figure 1. - It shows a schematic view in elevation, plan and side view of an example of realization of the waste collection plant in which the buckets are arranged on a support for their attachment to the means of connection between buckets.

Figure 2.- Shows a schematic elevation view of a second embodiment of the waste collection plant in which the buckets are arranged directly connected to the means of connection between buckets.

Figure 3.- Shows a schematic perspective view of a plant according to an embodiment of the invention that is partially buried in the ground.

Figure 4.- Shows a schematic elevation view and side view of an example of realization of the direct connection between bucket and means of connection between buckets.

Figure 5.- Shows a plan view of an extension of the direct connection between bucket and means of connection between buckets corresponding to Figure 4.

Figure 6.- It shows a schematic side view of an embodiment of a housing window.

Figure 7.- Shows a schematic view of a side view of opening gates for unloading a bucket in the unloading area of a waste dump truck.

Figure 8.- Shows a schematic view of an elevation and bottom view of a bucket in the unloading area of a waste dump truck.

Figure 9.- Shows a schematic plan view of an embodiment of the unloading area of a waste dump truck.

Figure 10. - It shows a schematic elevation view of an embodiment of the unloading area of a waste dump truck.

Figure 11. - It shows a schematic view in elevation and side view of an example of embodiment of a hook for unloading the buckets. Preferred Embodiment of the Invention

Figure 1 shows an example of embodiment of the waste collection plant comprising an external housing (1), a means of connection between buckets (3), which in the embodiment shown in the figures corresponds to a chain (2) that joins a specific number of buckets

(3) that are arranged in two columns of buckets (3). In the exemplary embodiment shown in Figure 1, the buckets (3) are arranged on a floor

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bearing (4) that holds the bucket (3) and it is the support (4) that is arranged directly attached to the chain (2).

As mentioned above, each of the buckets (3) can be used for a different type of waste, for example, one of the buckets

(3) for cardboard, paper, newspaper and magazine packaging, another for plastic containers, cans and bricks, another for cans, jars and glass bottles, another for organic matter and finally a fifth for the rest of the waste.

As a drive means the waste plant object of the invention comprises a geared motor (5) which is arranged in connection with the chain (2).

The external housing (1) also comprises a recess for the arrangement of the electrical panel (6) of the control panel, as seen in Figure 2.

The external housing (1) comprises windows (7, 8) for access to the buckets (3), see Figure 2, so that the operator or the user can introduce the waste into the buckets (3) through the themselves (7, 8). Since the plant can be placed on the ground or partially buried, as shown in Figure 3, the examples of embodiment shown in Figures 2 and 3 may comprise windows (7, 8) located in the upper zone or in the lower zone of the housing (1), the first windows (7) located in the upper part of the space arranged for the upper bucket (3) and the second group of windows (8) arranged in the upper part of the space arranged for the bucket (3) lower.

In the exemplary embodiment shown in Figures 1 and 2, the outer shell (1) houses two columns of buckets (3) that move in a closed loop, there are two chains (2) that join each side of the buckets (3).

Figure 2 shows a second embodiment of the central unit object of the invention in which the buckets (3) are arranged directly attached to the chain (2). In the example of embodiment shown in Figure 2 there are also two columns of buckets (3) joined by two chains

(2)

describing a closed loop.

In Figures 4 and 5 an example of the connection between the buckets (3) and the chain (2) is shown. The chain (2) is in connection with projections (10) for connection with the buckets (3). The buckets (3) also comprise an additional support (13) in the form of a horseshoe that cooperates in the centering of the connection between the bucket (3) and the chain (2) when the crane introduces the bucket

(3)

in the external housing (1) of the control panel. The highlight

(10)

it is attached to the chain (2) by a bolt (11). The projection (10) may comprise a recess (16) in correspondence with a projection of the additional support

(13)

of the bucket that allows a more secure union of both elements (13, 10). In the case of Figure 1, in which the buckets (3) are placed on a support (4), the projection (10) is fixedly attached to said support (4), since in this case only Remove the bucket (3) and the support (4) is in the outer shell (1).

The buckets (3) comprise an upper hitch (9) so that they are taken for example by a crane and its extraction from the waste plant (1). An embodiment of a hook (37) for discharging the bucket (3) is shown in Figure 11. The hook (37) is in connection with a rigid tube (35) in turn in connection with a hydraulic turning means (36). The hook (37) takes the bucket (3) by its handle.

The external housing (1) of the control panel comprises a cover (14). The cover (14) can be sliding by means of wheels (15), see Figure 3. When the control panel corresponding to Figure 3 is partially buried, it only has the windows (7) intended to be located in the upper area of the same. In the event that the housing (1) is located on the ground, it would only have the windows (8) located at the bottom of the housing (1).

It is recommended that the upper hook (9) of the buckets (3) be arranged so that it protrudes from the outer casing (1) at the top, when the cover (14) thereof (1) is open so that The grower can access the upper hitch (9) more easily.

The waste collection center comprises a means for selecting the bucket (3) in connection with the actuating means. This means of selection can consist, for example, of a keypad (34) that allows the user to choose the bucket (3) that has the type of waste he wants to deposit. In the event that the control panel is partially buried the keypad

(34) it would be located in the upper part in the vicinity of the upper windows (7), since the lower ones (8) would not exist and if it were located on the surface they would be located in the lower part in the proximity of sales lower (8).

In order that no debris falls between the outer housing (1) and the bucket (3), a flexible piece (12) is arranged in the window area (7, 8), see Figure 6. In the case that the residue is glass, it also prevents possible pieces from projecting through the window (7, 8), avoiding hazards to the operator who introduces the waste.

Additionally, once the user has deposited the waste in the corresponding bucket (3), it (3) rises a few centimeters so that it is arranged by covering the corresponding window (7, 8), as schematically represented in the lower figure. in Figure 6. This prevents waste from entering the bucket (3) not indicated, since it obliges the user to have to make a selection of the bucket (3) that he wants, for example, by selecting through of the mentioned keypad (34), since if not, the windows (7, 8) remain locked by the bucket (3).

In addition to the waste collection center, the invention also comprises a bucket unloading device that is adapted to be placed in a dump truck (20), see Figures 9 and

10. The truck (20) comprises a press (21) and an engine (22). The front end of the press (21) is placed on the cab (23) of the truck (20). The cabin

(2. 3)

It is split so that the press rod (21) can be raised with the box (24). The box (24) of the truck (20) comprises an unloading zone (25) of buckets (3). In turn, the unloading area comprises a receiving cabin (32) in which the bucket (3) will be located for unloading.

In figures 7, 8, 9 and 10 the bucket unloading device (3) is shown. The bucket

(3)

It comprises lower gates (17) for download. The bucket (3) also includes two forks (18), see Figure 8, which keep the lower gates (17) closed. When the bucket (3) is placed in the receiving cabin (32), the horqui

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llas (18) are engaged in the unloading device comprising two forks (29), see Figure 8, associated with two cylinders (30) acting on the forks (18) of the buckets (3) by retracting them for opening the lower gates (17) producing the download of the bucket (3).

The lower unloading of the buckets (3) to the unloading device is simpler than the lifting and turning of the buckets (3) traditionally used, because the complex bucket hitching and dump system (3) is not needed, achieving in this way reduce both the dimensions and the cost of the waste collection truck (20), or, by having more space in the truck (20) to house the waste.

The unloading device also comprises means for opening and closing the lower gates (17) of the buckets (3). Figure 7 shows an example of their realization. For this, the discharge device comprises two cylinders (27) comprising a rod

(28)

intended to make contact with the aforementioned lower gates (17) for opening and closing. The rod (28) comprises at its end in contact with the lower gates (17) a wheel (33) that facilitates contact between both elements (17, 28).

The connection between the unloading device and the bucket (3) in the unloading zone (25) of the truck (20) is carried out by means of two projections (19) of the bucket

(3)

remaining in contact with two supports (31) of the receiving cabin (32).

The receiving cabin (32) can have in its upper part means that help the introduction of the bucket (3), for example, it can have its funnel-shaped widened mouth.

Another additional advantage of the waste collection center is that, because it has a selection system, for example by push-buttons, of the bucket (3) that we wish to use, there is a greater certainty that the waste is introduced into the correct bucket . There is also more comfort for the operator to introduce waste.

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Claims (17)

1. Waste collection center, characterized in that it comprises:

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a set of buckets (3) located vertically;

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an external housing (1) housing the bucket assembly (3) and comprising at least one access window (7, 8) to at least one of the buckets (3);

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a means of connection between buckets (3);

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a means for actuating the means of connection between buckets (3) adapted to place the buckets (3) in the vicinity of the access window (7, 8) allowing the introduction of the residue in the bucket (3).

2.

Waste collection center according to claim 1, characterized in that the external housing (1) comprises a cover (14) for the introduction and removal of the buckets (3).

3.

Waste collection center according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises two columns of buckets (3).

Four.

Waste collection center, according to claim 3, characterized in that the means of connection between buckets (3) describes a closed loop.

5.

Waste collection center according to claim 1, characterized in that the means of connection between buckets (3) is a chain (2).

6.

Waste collection center according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises supports (4) in connection with the means of connection between buckets (3) for the location of the buckets (3).

7.

Waste collection center according to claim 1, characterized in that the buckets (3) are arranged directly connected to the means of connection between buckets (3).

8. Waste collection center according to claim 7, characterized in that the buckets (3) comprise additional supports (13) for joining to projections (10) integral to the means of connection between buckets (3). 9. Waste collection center according to claim 8, characterized in that the additional support (13) has a horseshoe shape.

10.

Waste collection center according to claim 1, characterized in that the external housing (1) comprises at least one window (7) arranged in the upper part of the space provided for the upper bucket (3) when the external housing (1) is located partially buried in the ground.

eleven.

Waste collection center according to claim 1, characterized in that the external housing (1) comprises at least one access window (8) arranged in the upper part of the space located for the lower bucket (3) when the external housing is located

(1) on the ground. 12. Waste collection center according to claim 1, characterized in that the buckets (3) comprise a top hitch (9) for removal from the waste center. 13. Waste collection center according to claims 2 and 12, characterized in that the upper hitch (9) is adapted so that it protrudes from the outer casing (1), when the cover (14) thereof (1) is open.

14.

Waste collection center according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a means for selecting the bucket (3) in connection with the actuating means.

fifteen.

Waste collection center according to claim 1, characterized in that the bucket (3) comprises lower gates (17) for unloading.

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Waste collection center according to claim 15, characterized in that the bucket (3) comprises two forks (18) adapted to be placed in contact with the lower gates

(17) keeping them closed. SPANISH OFFICE OF THE PATENTS AND BRAND Application no .: 201130130 SPAIN Date of submission of the application: 01.02.2011 Priority Date: REPORT ON THE STATE OF THE TECHNIQUE 51 Int. Cl.: B65F1 / 00 (01.01.2006) RELEVANT DOCUMENTS

Category

Documents cited Claims Affected

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EP 1767470 A2 (MANCANIELLO, GUERINO) 28.03.2007, page 4, paragraph 32 - page 5, paragraph 41; drawings. 1-16

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EN 2341689 A2 (IVÁN GARCÍA DÍAZ) 24.06.2010, the whole document. 1.15.16

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US 2006060586 A1 (LANGSTON) 23.03.2006, page 1, paragraph 12 - page 2, paragraph 23; drawings. one

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EP 899215 A1 (MIPI) 03.03.1999, the whole document. one

Category of the documents cited X: of particular relevance Y: of particular relevance combined with other / s of the same category A: reflects the state of the art O: refers to unwritten disclosure P: published between the priority date and the date of priority submission of the application E: previous document, but published after the date of submission of the application

This report has been prepared • for all claims • for claims no:

Date of realization of the report 03.03.2011

Examiner V. Anguiano Mañero Page 1/4

REPORT OF THE STATE OF THE TECHNIQUE Application number: 201130130 Minimum documentation sought (classification system followed by classification symbols) B65F Electronic databases consulted during the search (name of the database and, if possible, terms of search used) INVENES, EPODOC, WPI State of the Art Report Page 2/4  WRITTEN OPINION Application number: 201130130 Date of Completion of Written Opinion: 03.03.2011 Statement

Novelty (Art. 6.1 LP 11/1986)

Claims Claims 1-16 IF NOT

Inventive activity (Art. 8.1 LP11 / 1986)

Claims Claims 1-16 IF NOT

The application is considered to comply with the industrial application requirement. This requirement was evaluated during the formal and technical examination phase of the application (Article 31.2 Law 11/1986).  Opinion Base.- This opinion has been made on the basis of the patent application as published. State of the Art Report Page 3/4  WRITTEN OPINION Application number: 201130130 1. Documents considered.- The documents belonging to the state of the art taken into consideration for the realization of this opinion are listed below.

Document

Publication or Identification Number publication date

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EP 1767470 A2 (MANCANIELLO, GUERINO) 03/28/2007

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EN 2341689 A2 (IVÁN GARCÍA DÍAZ) 06-24-2010

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US 2006060586 A1 (LANGSTON) 23.03.2006

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EP 899215 A1 (MIPI) 03.03.1999

2. Statement motivated according to articles 29.6 and 29.7 of the Regulations for the execution of Law 11/1986, of March 20, on Patents on novelty and inventive activity; quotes and explanations in support of this statement The present application complies with the patentability requirements established in articles 6, 8 and 9 of patent law 11/1986. The problem posed by the applicant is how to combine different buckets for different types of waste, minimizing the space it occupies on public roads. For this, the proposed solution consists of a set of vertical buckets with external housing and drive between them to allow the introduction of the residue in the bucket. The first claim describes a waste collection center characterized in that it comprises a set of vertically located buckets, an external housing housing the bucket assembly and comprising at least one access window, a means of connection between buckets and a means of actuation of the means of connection between buckets adapted to place the buckets in the vicinity of the access window to allow the introduction of the residue in the bucket. The patent document of the state of the art EP 1767470 A2 describes a method and procedure for collecting urban solid waste consisting of an outer shell to allow the introduction of waste, buckets or inner containers for waste deposit, lifting means, drive and handle for later pouring. It differs from the patent application document in the drive and connection means for the buckets. In addition, in this case it is not a set of vertically placed buckets, in addition to the set and arrangement of the buckets themselves. Of the documents cited in the state of the art, ES 2341689 A1 describes an advertising waste container with a parallelepiped outer shell with independent inlet nozzles. Inside, it consists of receptacles for storing different types of waste associated with their corresponding access windows to allow the introduction of the waste into the bucket. It differs from the patent application document in that the buckets do not have drive or connection means between them. On the other hand, US 2006060586 A1 describes a system and method for storing and separating recyclable material. It consists of an outer housing and internal storage compartments, weighing means, electronic sensors and devices for heating and condensation of waste. Like the ES 2341689 A1, it does not consist of connecting elements between the buckets. Also EP 899215 A1 describes a container for depositing differentiated waste in an automated way, it consists of differentiated receptacles for each type of waste. State of the Art Report Page 4/4