ES2945583A1 - Security container (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

The security container is formed by a container (1) with one or more covers (2) and that defines a lower base and an upper part (3), characterized in that the upper part (3) comprises a fire-fighting equipment formed by a container (4) that retains at least one tank (5) of extinguishing product, and configured to release the tank (5) if a high temperature is detected in the container (1). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

security container

TECHNIQUE SECTOR

The present application refers to a security container, applicable for example to urban solid waste, either on the surface or buried. It incorporates a whole series of security and control measures that make it advantageous compared to the state of the art.

STATE OF THE ART

The use of containers, underground or on the surface, to receive a large quantity of products is known in the state of the art. In the case of waste, such as garbage bags, paper and cardboard... they are frequently arranged on the street so that they are accessible to the public. The problem arises with vandalism that can damage the containers, tipping them over or setting them on fire.

The second case is especially dangerous, since the fire can spread to vehicles, trees or even buildings. And if it is about maritime containers, it can affect the ships or trucks that transport them. In addition, extinction is a dangerous activity that involves the use of many means, human and material.

The Applicant is not aware of any device that makes it possible to solve all these problems as simply as the invention.

BRIEF EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

The invention consists of a security container according to the first claim and whose variants solve the problems of the state of the art.

It is a container with a very powerful system, which includes a multitude of novel elements. You can put out any type of fire regardless of what is inside and notifying the person responsible. In addition, its variants include anti-vandal security measures such as locks, movement or inclination sensors, etc.

Some of the advantages of the system are:

- Intelligent fire extinguishing, without waiting for the presence of smoke. It is especially interesting in gasoline or similar fires, which do not produce smoke from the entrance.

- The system is activated by temperature, definable in the design or readjustable, in such a way that it warns if the temperature rises excessively due to, for example, decomposition of organic matter, even if it does not lead to a fire risk.

- The devices that are part of the container, in its most complete variant, allow monitoring of the evolution of geolocation data, temperatures, filling, etc. to improve material collection processes and avoid very full containers if we refer to urban waste containers.

- These equipments are adaptable to any type of container, in the factory or on site, and are easily scalable depending on the size of the container in order to cover its entirety.

The security container is of the type formed by a container with one or more lids and defining a lower base and an upper part. This upper part comprising a fire-fighting equipment made up of one or more containers that hold at least one deposit of extinguishing product, preferably spherical. The container is configured to release the reservoir if an elevated temperature is detected in the container. It can be through a temperature sensor that orders the release of the deposit, an element that melts at the set temperature and releases the deposit... Since the deposit is in the upper part, it ensures that the product falls on the fire instead of get stuck at the bottom.

The container can be supplemented with many advantageous devices such as:

- A communication equipment, with its own battery and recharge by photovoltaic panel, configured to warn of temperature detection. It can give the sensor reading or warn that the deposit has been released.

- An inclination sensor that detects a movement of the container. - A filling sensor.

- A geolocator.

- An electronic lid lock, preferably with a rest position corresponding to the lid lock.

- An external validation or authorization interface, to trigger the fire-fighting equipment, warn of the authorization prior to the detector's movements, open the electronic lock or other operations. All accessible through a multiplatform web interface.

The container of the present invention is applicable for garbage containers of solid and even liquid components, paper bins, maritime transport containers, bottle and/or can recycling machines at street level or in shopping centers, etc. Containers for used clothing, etc.

Other variants are appreciated in the rest of the report.

DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

For a better understanding of the invention, the following figures are included.

Figure 1: Schematic section of an embodiment example.

Figure 2: View of several adjacent containers, according to an example of realization, showing the risk of fire passing from one to another.

Figure 3: View of the interior of a shipping container according to an example of embodiment.

MODES OF CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

An embodiment of the invention is briefly described below, as an illustrative and non-limiting example thereof.

Figure 1 shows an example of an embodiment made up of a container (1) with one or more folding, rotating or sliding lids (2). The covers (2) can be upper, lateral... without being relevant to the invention.

The container (1) has a lower base and an upper part (3) where there is a fire-fighting equipment made up of at least one container (4) that holds at least one tank (5) of extinguishing product capable of putting out any type of fire. . The product can be any suitable powder or foam. It may contain an ejector cartridge, for example carbon dioxide to facilitate exit. For example, the container (4) can have a lid with a lock that melts at a high temperature, a sensor and an electronic lock. so that when a high temperature is reached, the deposit (5) is released, which falls on the elements (waste) in the container (1) and releases the extinguishing product. The deposit (5) is preferably spherical to increase its capacity and efficiency in the release. For example, it is made up of a sheath made of fusible material (plastic, for example) filled with the extinguishing product and optionally a pressurized gas. This material melts at a temperature higher than that of release from the container (4).

A communication device (6), with its own battery, preferably rechargeable by solar panels, warns of the detection of fire.

The container (1) can also have an inclination sensor (7) such as an inclinometer or accelerometers, which detects a movement of the container (1). The communication equipment (6) announces this movement and You can receive a validation that the movement is authorized (because it corresponds to the emptying of the container). The authorization can be provided by an external interface (8), such as an RFID reader, Bluetooth, WiFi, NB-IOT, GPRS, GPS, Sigfox, Lora or any new communication technology alone or in combination. SIGFOX and/or LORA technologies are preferred to transmit data without the need for a telephone card. The interface (8) is modular in order to easily update the container (1).

A filling sensor (9), such as an ultrasonic system that detects its own echo, a scale under the container... allows warning that emptying is necessary through the communication equipment (6). Furthermore, in the case of detecting a fire, it allows knowing the risk it generates. An empty container (1) has less matter that can burn and the danger is less. In addition, depending on the case, the presence of a lot of matter can generate heat and a risk of fire due to the decomposition of organic substances.

The communication equipment (6) can send an identification number of the container (1) so that its position can be verified in a database, the position entered in its memory or the reading of a geolocator (10), GPS, Galileo, Glonass... so emergency services know immediately where to go. Some communication equipment technologies, such as SIGFOX, allow geolocation to be carried out by themselves.

The container (1) can have a screen (11), for example associated with the interface (8), which offers any relevant information. The screen (11) can be made of electronic ink to keep the text visible with hardly any energy expenditure.

The lid (2) of the container can have an electronic lock (12), so that opening times can be controlled, requiring authorization and/or limiting the hours. The authorization can be entered by the interface (8). The electronic lock (12) will activate when a fire is detected. To prevent a power cut from preventing this closing, the rest position of the electronic lock (12) will be to lock the lid (2).

All the containers (1), using their communication equipment (6), will connect with one or more remote servers, forming a fully scalable online platform that can be consulted by any device with an Internet connection. These servers will be able to manage fire warnings, full containers, critical temperatures in containers, for example, that can generate spontaneous fires due to the decomposition of organic matter, etc.

All electronic equipment will be protected in safety casings to ensure that they have time to perform their function in case of fire. In any case, the container (1) will have a button for activating the fire-fighting equipment on the outside, for example inside the interface (8). Preferably, it will be verified that the person activating this equipment is authorized by requiring a code, an RFID card or NFC authorization... to avoid acts of vandalism.

Claims (1)

1- Safety container, made up of a container (1) with one or more covers (2) and defining a lower base and an upper part (3), characterized in that the upper part (3) comprises a fire-fighting unit made up of a container (4) that retains at least one tank (5) of extinguishing product, and configured to release the tank (5) if a high temperature is detected in the container (1). 2- Security container, according to claim 1, characterized in that the tank (5) is spherical. 3- Security container, according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises communication equipment (6), with its own battery, configured to warn of temperature detection. 4- Security container, according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises an inclination sensor (7) that detects a movement of the container (1). 5- Security container, according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a fill sensor (9). 6- Security container, according to claim 3, characterized in that it comprises a geolocator (10). 7- Security container, according to claim 1, characterized in that the lid (2) of the container comprises an electronic lock (12). 8- Security container, according to claim 7, characterized in that the rest position of the electronic lock (12) is to lock the lid (2). 9- Security container, according to claim 1, 4 or 7, characterized in that it comprises an external validation or authorization interface (8).