JP2006206317A - Partitioning tool for classification of garbage container - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a partition tool for classifying and collecting garbage by dividing, into a plurality of parts, a storage part generally usable by fitting to an existing garbage container and visible at a glance. <P>SOLUTION: In this partitioning tool of the garbage container, the plurality of storage parts are formed in one garbage container by fitting the tool to the upwardly opened garbage container, dividing the opened part of the garbage container into a plurality of parts, and fitting a plurality of garbage bags to the divided opening parts. The partitioning tool comprises a plurality of clips holding the side wall of the garbage container near the opening part thereof. A member connecting the clips to each other divides the opening part of the garbage container, and the positions of the clips can be adjusted according to the dimension of the opening part of the garbage container by the operation of the member connecting the clips to each other. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a garbage container partitioning device that is attached to a garbage container used in a home, a company, or the like, and divides a container into a plurality of parts to enable separate collection of garbage.

Currently, from the viewpoints of saving resources through reuse and reducing carbon dioxide emissions from incineration of garbage, municipal waste collection is widely classified according to the type of garbage.
Many garbage containers for dealing with the separate collection of garbage have been proposed.

  For example, Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2 show a garbage container that detachably accommodates a small container to form a plurality of accommodating portions.

  Further, Patent Document 3 and Patent Document 4 show garbage containers that are divided into a plurality of sections by providing a partition plate in the container.

  Moreover, the garbage container which forms a some accommodating part by providing a frame and a partition bar in a container opening part and mounting | wearing a several garbage bag is shown by patent document 5, patent document 6, and patent document 7. .

  Patent Document 8 discloses a holder for attaching a plurality of garbage bags to a garbage container.

  JP-A-6-219502   JP 2003-128202 A   Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 57-18322   Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 64-18007   Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 7-81701   Japanese Patent No. 3247055   Japanese Patent No. 3244460   JP 2003-192103 A

  As for how to use trash containers, each room at home, each company or individual has a small trash container for each group, and collects and stores or disposes of trash collected in these regularly. In general, a garbage container having a plurality of containers for separation is provided only in a place where a lot of garbage is generated, such as a kitchen, or a place where garbage is collected and stored. Small garbage containers provided individually are often used for burning garbage.

  On the other hand, the separation of garbage has been subdivided recently, and it is widely performed to separate plastics as recycled garbage. However, if there is no trash container that can be easily separated with paper and plastics that occur frequently every day in product packaging etc., it is troublesome to go to the collection point and throw it away in a nearby trash container. It will end up. In addition, since it is difficult to separate garbage that has been discarded once, it is difficult to separate and collect resources and, therefore, recycling of resources, and it is desirable to separate and collect at the time of first disposal.

  The above Patent Documents 1 to 7 are all proposals for garbage containers that enable separate collection, but each requires a dedicated container body that is suitable for the means for partitioning the storage section into a plurality of parts. Replacing all existing garbage containers increases the financial burden, and thus there is a problem that the individual garbage containers are difficult to spread.

  The above-mentioned Patent Document 8 is a proposal of a holder for attaching a plurality of garbage bags to an existing garbage container, but has a structure in which the garbage bag is simply sandwiched between the garbage container opening edges, and a partition member is provided. Absent. Therefore, the opening of each container is only the edge of the garbage bag, and it is unclear that it is separated, and since the garbage bag is held only by the frictional force of the clamping part, the passing part is in use It is not possible to maintain an opening that is easy to slip out and is easy to throw in garbage. In addition, there is a practical problem that it becomes difficult to attach and detach if the holding force is increased so that the garbage bag is not easily displaced.

  In addition, it may not be understood at first glance what each container is by simply dividing the container of the garbage container. In particular, when an unspecified number of people use it, there is a risk of throwing out the wrong one, and the meaning divided for separation will be lost.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is that it can be attached to an existing trash container and can be used for general purposes, and the contents can be recognized at a glance. An object of the present invention is to provide a partition for a trash container.

  A plurality of storage units are provided in one trash container by attaching to a trash container opened upward, dividing the trash container into a plurality of openings, and attaching a plurality of trash bags to each of the partitioned openings. In the trash container partitioning device, the apparatus includes a plurality of clips that sandwich the side wall in the vicinity of the opening of the trash container, and a member that connects the clips partitions the opening of the trash container, and the operation of the member that connects the clips A partition for separating waste containers, wherein the position of the clip can be adjusted according to the size of the opening of the waste container.

The divider of the present invention can be used for general purposes by attaching it to trash containers of various sizes and shapes, so it is not necessary to replace and purchase trash containers by attaching to existing trash containers. Separate collection is possible without increasing installation space due to cost.
As described above, since it is possible to separate and collect the existing garbage containers, it is possible to increase the chance of separating the garbage and to increase the resource recycling rate.

  In addition, since the contents can be seen at a glance from the display, it can be prevented from being thrown out by mistake, and can be reliably separated.

  Furthermore, since it can be attached to any position of the garbage container opening, the division ratio can be set freely according to the amount and size of the garbage to be separated, and the capacity of the garbage container can be used effectively. can do.

A first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 11 of the accompanying drawings. The partition tool 1 shown in FIG. 1 is a combination of two partition bodies 2 having the same shape facing each other.
The partition 2 shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 includes a main body 10, an outer clip 20, and a clip spring 30.

  In this embodiment, the main body 10 and the outer clip 20 are manufactured by plastic injection molding. At this time, if a recycled material is used, the environmental load can be reduced at a low cost. The clip spring 30 is manufactured from a spring steel wire.

  The main body 10 is integrally formed with a connecting rod 11, a connecting guide 12, an inner clip 13, a garbage bag locking portion 14 and a display plate 15. The main body 10 and the outer clip 20 are assembled via a clip spring 30, and a pressing force is generated between the inner clip 13 and the outer clip holding portion 21, so that the side wall of the garbage container 100 opened upward can be held.

  By adjusting the distance between the clips by relatively sliding the two partition bodies 2 configured as described above, by inserting and combining the connecting rods 11 and the connecting guides 12 with each other. And can be used in general for garbage containers 100 having various opening sizes.

  In this way, the combination of parts having the same shape reduces the number of parts, which leads to a reduction in manufacturing cost.

  Further, in order to slide smoothly, it is necessary to provide an appropriate gap between the connecting rod 11 and the connecting guide 12. Therefore, when the connecting rod 11 and the connecting guide 12 are simply inserted, there is little play when the insertion allowance is small. In the configuration of this embodiment, since the connecting rod 11 and the connecting guide 12 are inserted into each other, the base and the tip of the connecting rod 11 are always supported. Can be reduced, and can be stably mounted even if the trash container 100 having a large opening size is stretched.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the outer clip 20 has a curved shape and is spaced from the inner clip 13 except for the clamping portion 21, and a flange or a fold is provided at the opening edge of the garbage container 100. However, the side wall of the garbage container 100 can be clamped without interfering with these flanges and folding.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the outer clip clamping portion 21 comes into contact with the garbage container 100 at two points that are separated from each other in the circumferential direction of the garbage container 100. By taking the support form, the side wall of the garbage container 100 can be stably held even when the side wall is flat or curved.
Further, as described above, since the outer clip holding portion 21 is wide, when the two garbage bags 200 are mounted, the terminals of the garbage bags 200 that are folded back on the outer surface of the side wall of the garbage container 100 are arranged in parallel. Because it can be held as it is, it will be easier to wear.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, by configuring the swing fulcrum 16 of the main body 10 and the outer clip 20 by a combination of irregularities made of a part of a spherical shape, the outer clip 20 can swing even in plan view. Therefore, the dust container 100 having a circular cross section can be stably attached even at a position offset from the center, and the opening of the dust container 100 can be unequally defined depending on the size and amount of the contents. Further, it can be stably attached to a garbage container whose opposing side surfaces are not parallel.

The garbage bag locking portion 14 is provided with a substantially L-shaped hook on the front and back surfaces of the connection guide 12, and when the plastic garbage bag 200 is attached to the garbage container 100, the partition 1 of the garbage bag 200 is provided. By hooking and holding the portion that is passed along, the garbage bag 200 is prevented from being bent, and the state where the dust inlet is always open is ensured.
As shown in FIG. 5, the shape of the garbage bag locking portion 14 in a side view is inclined upward so that the garbage bag 200 can be easily inserted.

The display plate 15 is provided upright above the connection guide 12 and displays the type of separation to be put into each storage section partitioned by the partition 1.
As shown in FIG. 6, a card frame 17 made of opposed L-shaped projections is provided on the accommodation display surface of the display board 15, and a card 40 on which a classification type is printed is placed on the card frame 17. Display contents can be easily changed by inserting and displaying the contents.
Further, a finger hooking hole 18 is provided at the end of the display plate 15 on the clip side so that the outer clip 20 can be pinched with a finger when the outer clip 20 is opened.

  The first embodiment of the present invention is configured as described above, and the usage method will be described with reference to FIGS.

First, the gap between the outer clip holding portion 21 and the inner clip 13 is widened by pinching the outer clip knob portions 22 and the finger hook holes 18 provided in the display portion 15 at both ends. Attach with a pin.
At this time, since the combined two partitions 2 can be freely slid, the interval between the two clips can be easily adjusted according to the size of the opening of the garbage container 100.
At this time, even if it is desired to change the ratio of dividing the opening according to the size and amount of the contents, it can be attached at an arbitrary position.

  Next, the opening part of the garbage bag 200 of an appropriate size is opened, and one side of the edge part is hooked and held on the garbage bag locking part 14 of the partition 1. Then, both ends of one side passed along the partitioning tool 1 are folded back along the outer surface of the side wall of the garbage container 100 while being pulled so as not to sag, and are clamped by the clamping part 21 of the outer clip. After that, the opening of the remaining garbage bag 200 is folded over the opening edge of the garbage container 100 and covered.

  By attaching the garbage bags 200 to both sides partitioned by the partition 1 in this way, it becomes possible to separately collect two types of garbage with one garbage container 100.

  At this time, since the trash container 100 is partitioned only in the opening portion and the trash storage portion is only separated by the trash bags 200, the storage amount is adjusted according to the amount of generated trash, and the trash container The capacity of 100 can be used without waste.

  As the garbage bag 200 used here, a plastic bag having a commercially available rectangular shape or a plastic bag with a handle (hereinafter referred to as a plastic bag) provided when shopping at a supermarket or the like is used. If it is suitable for an opening size, it can be used regardless of the type.

  In addition, there are shopping bags of small size provided when there are few items, especially when shopping at convenience stores that are frequently used recently, and the amount of use is increasing. Since this small shopping bag is too small to be folded and attached to the opening edge of a general garbage container, it was often discarded without being reused as a garbage bag. Thus, by dividing the opening of the trash container 100, one opening size is reduced, so that even a small shopping bag can be attached, and reuse as a trash bag can be promoted.

  Further, a handle portion of a small shopping bag can be hooked and hung on the knob portion 22 of the outer clip, and still another kind of garbage can be accommodated. At this time, since the weight of the stored material acts in the direction of narrowing the clip holding portion 21, the attachment of the partition 1 does not become unstable.

  On the other hand, as described above, it is possible to separate and collect two kinds of garbage in one garbage container. However, if one does not understand what each container contains at a glance, the wrong one is thrown away. There is a fear, and the meaning divided for separation will be lost.

  Therefore, by inserting and displaying the card 40 in which the sort type is printed on paper or a plastic sheet in the card frame 17 of the display board 15 on the side facing each opening, the contents can be seen at a glance and surely. Can be separated. Further, since the display contents can be easily changed by replacing the card 40, it is possible to deal with various classifications.

  Furthermore, by combining the two partitions 2 with different colors, it becomes easier to determine the direction of the trash container, and the separation can be more reliably performed.

  The above is a description of one embodiment of the present invention, and the materials and the configuration and shape of each part can be appropriately changed within the scope of the gist described in the claims.

  For example, the cross-sectional shape of the connecting rod 11 is not limited to a square, and as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, ribs can be provided as appropriate or a circle can be used. The cross section of the connecting guide 12 is not limited to a closed cross section, but may be a groove-shaped open cross section as shown in (c) and (d).

  When it becomes difficult to form the guide holes 12a into which the connecting rods 11 of the connecting guide 12 are inserted, as shown in FIG. 10, the holes 12b communicating with the guide holes 12a are alternately formed on the front and rear walls of the connecting guide 12. It is only necessary to provide a configuration in which the molding die is divided. The thick arrows in FIG. 10 indicate the direction in which the mold is removed at each part.

Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 11, the connecting guide 12 is formed by separating and reversing one wall so that the guide hole 12a has an open cross-section, and connecting the center of the reversal with a resin hinge 12c. After forming into such a shape, the separated wall is bent by the resin hinge 12c, inverted, and locked by the locking claw 12d, whereby the guide hole 12a having a closed cross section is obtained.
Further, it is also possible to form one of the separated walls separately in the same manner as described above, and then combine them by locking, bonding, welding, or the like.

  The configuration of the clip portion may be not only a configuration in which the spring pulls the inner clip 13 and the holding portion 21 of the outer clip, but also a configuration in which the spring pushes the inner clip 13 and the knob portion 22 of the outer clip. Moreover, the structure which shape | molds the inner clip 13 and the outer clip 20 integrally, and is clamped with the elastic force of material may be sufficient.

  The method for displaying the contents on the display board 15 is not limited to inserting a separate card, but may be printed, stamped, or three-dimensionally displayed on the display board, or may be a method of attaching a seal.

A second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
In this example, the opening of the garbage container 100 is divided into three. There is a core body 50 including a connecting rod 51 and a connecting guide 52 in three radial directions in the center, and a partition body 2 having the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is slidably combined in each of the three directions.
As with the partition body 2, a dust bag locking portion 53 is provided on the connection guide 52 of the core body 50.

  The core body 50 may be formed integrally, but if the center side terminal of the connection guide 52 is assembled so that the angle in each of the three directions can be changed, the ratio of dividing the garbage container 100 can be arbitrarily set. It can be easily adjusted and can be folded for storage when not in use.

  By attaching the partition 1 configured as described above to the garbage container 100 and attaching the garbage bags to the three divided openings, the three kinds of garbage can be separately collected in one garbage container 100. Is possible.

  With the same configuration, it is possible to further divide into a plurality of sections by increasing the number of radial combinations. FIG. 13 shows an example in which a rectangular garbage container 100 is partitioned into four.

A third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
The partition 1 of this example adjusts the position of the clip 61 by elastic deformation of the connecting arm 62.

The clip 61 and the display board 15 are connected by a connecting arm 62, and a dust bag locking portion 14 is provided below the display board 15.
The connecting arm 62 can be expanded and contracted left and right by elastic deformation of the member itself, and the distance between the two clips 61 can be adjusted according to the opening size of the garbage container 100.

  The shape of the connecting arm 62 is not particularly limited. However, in consideration of attaching a garbage bag, when the distance between the clips 61 is adjusted, the shape of the garbage bag locking portion 14 with respect to the edge of the garbage container 100 is adjusted. It is desirable that the height be changed so as not to change as much as possible. Further, it is desirable that the height of the garbage bag locking portion 14 is always equal to or greater than the edge of the garbage container 100 even when it changes.

  Although FIG. 14 shows an example in which the entire partition 1 is integrally formed, the connecting arm 62 may be a separate member and may be assembled to the clip 61 and the display board 15. By doing so, the choice of a material suitable for elastically deforming the connecting arm 62 increases, and the degree of freedom in design increases.

  Also in this example, as in the case of the second embodiment, it is possible to partition the garbage container 100 into a plurality of parts by configuring the clip 61 and the connecting arm 62 radially.

A fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
The partition 1 of this example adjusts the position of the clip 61 by the operation of a connecting link 71 that forms a link mechanism connected by a sliding joint.

  One end of each of the two connecting links 71 is connected to each other by a node a73, and the clip 61 is connected to the other terminal by a node b74. By changing the angle of intersection of the two connecting links 71, the distance between the two clips 61 attached to both ends can be adjusted according to the opening size of the garbage container 100.

  One end of the auxiliary link 72 is connected to the middle of the connection link 71 by a slide c75, and the other end of the auxiliary link 72 is connected to each other by a slide d76, and a part of the connection link 71 and the auxiliary link 72 are connected to each other. The diamond-shaped link mechanism is configured by

  The display board 15 is provided with a trash bag locking portion 14 below, and a lower center portion is attached to the slide d76 so that it can be slid vertically with respect to the slide a73. By adopting such a configuration, even if the distance between the clips 61 is adjusted, the display board 15 can always be kept upright, and the height of the garbage bag locking portion 14 with respect to the edge of the garbage container 100 can be maintained. Can be kept constant.

A fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
In this example, the partition 1 has a function of a lid that closes the opening of the garbage container 100.

When trash is collected, the trash container 100 may be turned upside down with the trash bag 200 attached, but if the trash container 100 is partitioned for separation, the other trash can be emptied. At the same time, a lid that temporarily closes one of the openings is necessary.
In addition, there is a case where a lid that is always closed is desired due to an aesthetic problem or an odor problem when the contents are visible.

In the examples shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B, the display panel 15 also functions as a lid.
(A) has one display panel 15 and is a lid that alternately closes both openings by being reversed.
(B) has two display panels 15 and serves as a lid for closing both openings.
(C) is provided with a lid 80 separate from the display panel 15.
The display board 15 and the lid 80 are mounted so as to be rotatable about the passing direction along the partition 1.

Examples of operations of the display panel 15 and the lid 80 include the following modes.
(I) It is always upright by the force of a spring or the like, and is manually rolled over to close the opening.
(Ii) It rolls over constantly by the force of a spring or the like to close the opening, and is manually erected when dust is thrown in.
(Iii) It is free to rotate and always rolls over to close the opening, and is manually erected when dust is thrown in.
(Iv) The state is maintained with moderation in each of the upright and rollover states, and is switched manually.

  The present embodiment can be applied not only to the case where it is divided into two, but also to the case where it is divided into a plurality of sections as shown in Embodiment 2 as appropriate.

A sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
In this example, the value as a character goods is added by shaping the display board 15 into an animal shape and attaching a sticker 90 on which a picture is printed.

  The contents can be displayed like a character dialogue, which can be expected to raise the awareness of children about the separation of garbage.

The means for expressing the character is not particularly limited as long as it satisfies the original function of the partitioning tool, such as modeling, engraving, printing, pasting of printed matter, or a combination of these means. Of course, the character to be expressed is not limited.
This example can be applied to any configuration of the first to fifth embodiments.

  The seventh embodiment of the present invention uses the display board 15 as an advertisement.

  In this way, if it can be used as goods to publicize efforts to address environmental issues that have recently been attracting attention, and if part or all of the cost can be borne by advertising expenses, the spread of this partition will be widened and eventually garbage will be collected. The effect of increasing the recycling rate by promoting the separation of wastewater can be expected.

The means for expressing the advertisement is not particularly limited as long as it fulfills the original function of the partitioning tool, such as modeling, engraving, printing, pasting of printed matter, or a combination of these means.
This example can be applied to any configuration of the first to sixth embodiments.

  The perspective view which shows the structure of Example 1 of this invention.   The front view which shows the structure of Example 1 of this invention   2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 2 showing the configuration of the first embodiment of the present invention.   2 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB in FIG. 2 showing the configuration of the first embodiment of the present invention.   CC sectional drawing of FIG. 2 which shows the structure of Example 1 of this invention.   2 is a sectional view taken along the line DD in FIG. 2 showing the configuration of the first embodiment of the present invention.   Front view sectional drawing which shows the use condition of Example 1 of this invention   Side surface sectional drawing which shows the use condition of Example 1 of this invention   Side surface sectional drawing which shows the application form of Example 1 of this invention   Plane view and side view sectional drawing which show the application form of Example 1 of this invention   Side surface sectional drawing which shows the application form of Example 1 of this invention   The top view and sectional drawing which show Example 2 of this invention   The top view which shows Example 2 of this invention   The front view which shows Example 3 of this invention   The front view which shows Example 4 of this invention   Side view showing Embodiment 5 of the present invention   Front view showing Embodiment 6 of the present invention

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Partition 2 Partition 10 Main body 11 Connecting rod 12 Connection guide 13 Inner clip 14 Garbage bag latching part 15 Display board 16 Swing fulcrum 17 Card frame 18 Finger hooking hole 20 Outer clip 30 Clip spring 40 Card 50 Core 61 Clip 62 connecting arm 71 connecting link 72 auxiliary link 80 lid 90 seal 100 garbage container 200 garbage bag

Claims (1)

  A plurality of storage units are provided in one trash container by attaching to a trash container opened upward, dividing the trash container into a plurality of openings, and attaching a plurality of trash bags to each of the partitioned openings. In the trash container partitioning device, the apparatus includes a plurality of clips that sandwich the side wall in the vicinity of the opening of the trash container, and a member that connects the clips partitions the opening of the trash container, and the operation of the member that connects the clips A partition for separating waste containers, wherein the position of the clip can be adjusted in accordance with the size of the opening of the waste container.

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