WO1998052848A9

WO1998052848A9 - Container for collecting recyclable materials

Info

Publication number: WO1998052848A9
Application number: PCT/EP1998/002971
Authority: WO
Inventors: Roland Kohler; Konrad Kohler
Original assignee: Roland Kohler; Konrad Kohler
Priority date: 1997-05-21
Filing date: 1998-05-20
Publication date: 1999-04-01
Also published as: WO1998052848A1; DE29801702U1; EP1017603A1; DE19758570C2

Abstract

The invention relates to a container for collecting recyclable materials, comprising a transport container (2) and a base container (1). Said transport container and said base container are suitable for receiving at least one transport receptacle. The side walls and base of the base container (1) are identical to those of the transport container (2). The invention therefore provides an economical system of disposal which can be adapted if required to suit town-planning considerations.

Description

Description Recycling container system

The following invention relates to a recycling container system according to the preamble of claim 1

Recyclable waste containers are used to collect different reusable recyclables centrally.For this, certain locations that are favorable from a traffic-technical point of view are selected, at which several containers suitable for the individual recyclable recyclables are set up.The containers are often placed above ground and therefore take one intended for other purposes Space, for example, a parking lot, in such containers, however, publicly set up containers affect the overall landscape, since such containers are only technically and functionally oriented and can be adapted less to different environmental conditions , because a separate removal of the containers on trucks not adapted for this is space-consuming and therefore economically undesirable If, on the other hand, the containers used for the collection of valuable materials were removed as such in order to avoid noise pollution, such containers had to be designed both for the storage and for the transport of the valuable materials. However, such containers are extremely cost-intensive because of the required double function

From EP 0252437, for example, a device with containers for holding usable materials is known, the shafts leading to the containers being combined into a single disposal body above the surface. To empty the containers, a suction device is used, with which the contents of the containers are suctioned off The urban planning advantage that the containers are arranged underground is achieved with the disadvantage that an additional suction device has to be used to vacuum the container. However, on the one hand, unnecessary energy has to be generated to generate a vacuum or an air flow and on the other hand, a specially provided transport vehicle are provided

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a recycling container system which is inexpensive and can be adapted to urban planning measures

This object is achieved with the features of claim 1

According to the invention, a recycling container system is created, which has both a transport container and a floor container, which is used to hold at least one transport container Pouring out or vacuuming the valuable materials is therefore no longer necessary. By adapting the floor container to the transport container, it is achieved that the transport containers filled with valuable materials can be exchanged and transported in a simple manner. With this valuable material collecting system, the possibility is created that only one container must be produced, which then serves both as a transport container and as a floor container. It is also conceivable that transport containers already provided for the transport of recyclable material containers, which are designed for corresponding transport vehicles, are used and are used as floor containers in accordance with the recycling container system. This enabled the manufacturing costs to be reduced by about half. Furthermore, it is ensured that the side and bottom walls of the floor container are identical to the transport container That there is a space-saving arrangement of a disposal system. The advantage also arises that the security required for the transport is provided by the precisely fitting installation of the transport container in the transport container, which, due to the identity, also makes a safe installation in the floor container possible Advantageous developments of the invention are described in the subclaims

If the length of the floor container is preferably an integral multiple of the space required to accommodate the transport container according to claim 2, it is possible to set up several transport containers to collect the valuable materials without having to modify the transport container as such. This coordinated ratio between the length of the floor container and the transport container again brings a reduction in costs

If, according to claim 3, the floor container is provided with a folding mechanism for opening, the floor container can be closed in a simple manner

If the folding mechanism according to claim 4 consists of at least two lids, which are attached on the long side, it is achieved that the lever for opening the lid is reduced, which requires less energy

If at least one lid according to claim 5 is provided with a throw-in opening, top entry of the valuable material into the container is thus ensured, entry being facilitated without further effort due to the force of gravity

If, according to claim 6, the throw-in openings are provided with a throw-in opening tube, then for example the throw-in opening can be available on the lateral surface of the tube and the length of the tube can, depending on the height, be adapted to the requirements of the environment, ie if, for example, the floor container is completely fixed in the ground and permanently installed in the ground, the presence of a throw-in opening tube can be used to signal the recycler via the opening cross-sections which recyclable material is to be thrown where. In addition, a different color scheme can be used to inform the recycler where to throw in his recyclable material Preferably, the bottom container is provided with a circumferential seal, which can be, for example, a rubber seal, so that the lid of the container can be closed airtight. The rubber seal also serves to prevent water and dirt from penetrating into the interior of the floor container. This means that frequent cleaning of the bottom container is not necessary.

The presence of the cover opens the possibility according to claim 8 of providing these covers with different documents in order to be able to be optimally adapted to the environment depending on the need for urban planning measures. For this purpose, grass with lawn protection honeycombs, concrete blocks, asphalt sidewalk slabs or glass blocks are preferred, the latter creating the possibility of viewing the contents and thus the fill level of the transport containers from the outside.

If, according to claim 9, an impact surface is provided at the end of the insertion opening tubes, two advantages are alternatively achieved. In order, on the one hand, to achieve a high packing density, in particular when recycling glass and thus collecting glass, the impact surface ensures that the individual glass bottles are smashed, thereby making it easier to stack in terms of volume. On the other hand, there is the advantage that the baffle deflects the thrown-in material, which influences the shape and position of the cone. It is thus possible, for example, to set a uniform pouring cone for an even weight distribution within the transport container, even if the insertion opening tubes are not positioned in the center.

So that those adjacent to the recycling bin system

Residents are not exposed to excessive noise pollution, the inside of the opening opening pipes is preferably lined with a noise-insulating material. By this measure it is also achieved that the use of the recycling container system is guaranteed during the night's sleep.

By installing the floor container firmly and permanently in the ground it is achieved that urban planning measures can be taken into account and thus the overall structure of the environment is not disturbed. This measure can also be achieved that larger recycling bin systems are placed without taking up too much space. Because the capacity of the transport containers can be increased many times over compared to conventional systems, the cycles when emptying is to take place can also be extended, which again amounts to a reduction in costs. As a result of this measure, operations can also be carried out in a targeted manner which relate only to a material for recycling, which in turn has a cost-reducing effect.

If the cover is driven by a sliding joint gear mechanism, a mechanism is provided in a simple manner, which makes the opening of the bottom container available. The lids are driven by a thrust via a carriage which is provided on the side walls of the bottom container so as to be substantially vertically displaceable. This sliding joint gearbox ensures that, on the one hand, an uncomplicated mechanism is provided, which exposes the transport containers in a simple manner, and, on the other hand, the lids hinged on the long side can be opened so far depending on the pushing height, and are also held in this position due to the force of gravity to enable easy replacement of the transport containers.

If, according to claim 13, the bottom container is provided with a circumferential sheet metal trough, the valuable materials which lie on the lid and have not been thrown into the insertion opening can be collected in the sheet trough when the lid is opened and can be easily picked up and disposed of. With reference to the following drawings, an embodiment of the present invention is shown more clearly

1 shows a perspective view of the floor container including the transport container according to an embodiment of the present

Invention,

FIG. 2 shows a side view of a floor container including a transport container installed in the floor according to an embodiment of the present invention

3 shows side views of a floor container according to the present invention,

4 shows sectional views of the cutting lines shown in FIG. 4,

5 is an enlarged view of the folding mechanism of the present invention;

Fig. 6 shows the thrust joint during opening of the floor box, and

7 shows the replacement of a transport container from the floor container into the transport container,

The reference symbol 1 shows an open floor container. In this embodiment, five transport containers 3 are accommodated in the floor container 1, each of which has the same design and is spaced apart from one another by cross struts 5. The cross struts serve to support the floor container underground against the earth masses impressing from the sides Bottom container 1 can be closed with two lids 7. One of the lids has a corresponding number of throw-in opening tubes 9 in accordance with the number of transport containers 3. The two lids 7 of the bottom container 1 are opened via a sliding joint, each of which is connected to the Lids hinged linkage 11 are visible. The lids 7 themselves are articulated on the long side of the floor container 1

In Fig. 2, a floor container 1 is shown, which was installed underground. The installation depth of the floor container 1 is selected such that the cover 7 closes on the upper side with the adjacent soil surface. It can also be seen in FIG. 2 that the upper cover surfaces are provided with grass, of which the throw-in tubes 9 protrude According to the number of transport containers 3, a corresponding number of throw-in opening tubes 9 are provided, on the outer surface of which a throw-in opening 13 is provided. In this side view it can also be seen that a cross strut 5 is provided between the individual transport containers 3 and beyond the floor container 1 is equipped on the outside with a support structure, the cross-sectional profile of the individual struts can be seen

In Fig. 3, the two side views of the bottom container 1 are shown, clearly showing a lid 7 with the opening opening tubes 9 and the corresponding opening openings 13. The supporting frame 15 attached to the outside of the bottom container 1 is designed such that the thickness of the side wall of the bottom container 1 a minimum can be reduced without being at risk of the floor container 1 being deformed due to the earth masses acting on the side wall. The profile of the support struts does not necessarily have to be rectangular, but can also have any other shape as long as the support function is maintained

4 shows sectional views of the floor container 1. The transport containers 3, which are separated from one another by the cross struts 5 and are thereby also fixed in position, are clearly visible again. At the end of the opening tube 9, a baffle surface 17 can be seen, which serves, for example, a falling glass to smash a glass bottle or simply to divert it in order to produce a uniform debris cone. In the side view on the right side in FIG. 4 it can also be clearly seen that the lids 7 are articulated on the long side and have an overlap area in the middle 5, the overlap area and also the sealing of the cover 7 are shown more clearly. The circumferential sheet metal channel 29 can also be seen in this illustration. The longitudinally hinged lid 7 are circumferentially sealed on the bottom container 1 via seals 19, which are mounted on the end face of the side wall of the bottom container 1. In the middle, the covers 7 are designed in such a way that one of the covers has a projection which forms an overlap area with the other cover 7, and a seal 19 can also be provided between the two covers. With these sealing measures it is achieved that a complete closure of the bottom container 1 is achieved. Also in FIG. 5, a ring 21 is provided, preferably also in the overlap area, on which, for example, a crane can engage in order to open the lid and open the bottom container 1. How the opening of the bottom container 1 works in detail is shown more clearly in FIG. 6.

In Fig. 6 the folding mechanism 23 for opening the lid 7 is shown. In particular, three phases of opening the bottom container 1 are shown. The folding mechanism essentially consists of a sliding joint gear, the linkage 11 of the sliding joint gear 23 is articulated on a cover 7 and on a common slide 25. The slide 25 is pushed in that a cover 7 is moved in the direction of the arrow shown in FIG. 6 by means of a crane which engages the ring 21. This movement of the cover 7 is transmitted via the linkage 11 to the essentially vertically guided slide 25. This push of the slide 25 opens the other cover 7 via the linkage 11 until the cover 7 has also been opened in an almost vertical direction. The size and weight of the insertion opening tubes can be adapted such that the cover 7, which contains the insertion opening tubes 9, after its vertical position has been exceeded, due to the gravitational force generated by the insertion opening tubes, creates a further torque, whereby both covers 7 via the connecting rods be brought into the overhead position due to the sliding joint gearbox until the slide 25 strikes the stop device 27. Due to this construction, ensures that the lid remains in this position without further holding device, so that the transport container 3 can be removed from the bottom container 1.

In Fig. 7, the exchange process of a transport container 3 is shown more clearly. First, according to FIG. 7A, the lid 7 of the bottom container 1 is opened with a crane mechanism. Due to the folding mechanism described in accordance with FIG. 6, the lids 7 of the floor container 1 remain in this open position independently, so that the crane mechanism 31 according to FIG. 7B can remove a transport container 3 from the floor container 1 and insert it into the transport container 2 (see FIG. 7C). As can also be clearly seen in FIG. 7A, it is advantageous to insert the folding mechanism, in particular the sliding joint transmission together with the slide, into the bottom container 1 so that the slide guidance is not impaired by dirt, which would impair the functionality of the overall system.

As can be clearly seen in Fig. 7, a transport container system will be made available in this way, which, due to the identical design of the bottom and side walls of the bottom container with the bottom and side walls of the transport container, represents an ideal device which enables the exchange of Transport container realized in a simple way.

If according to the invention the floor and side walls of the transport container having identical floor container 1 is installed flush underground, the above-ground space of the recycling container system is reduced to a minimum and only has to appear to replace the transport container 3.

Of course, deviations from the embodiments shown are possible without departing from the basic idea of the invention. For example, the folding mechanism can also have only one lid, even if two lids are particularly advantageous in terms of energy-saving handling. In addition, a viewing window can be provided either in at least one cover or in the slot, through which the level can be controlled. If the collecting tank is sunk in a subsurface with an alternatingly high groundwater level, it is advantageous to arrange a drain opening for liquid in the area of the lowest ground point, the drain leading via a non-return valve, ie a one-way drainage valve. This can prevent water from entering the tank when the water table rises. If the groundwater level drops, liquid that has accumulated in the tank can drain through the check valve.

Claims

Expectations

1. Recycling container system, which has a transport container and a bottom container for receiving at least one transport container

characterized in that

the side and bottom walls of the bottom container (1) with the

Transport container (2) is identical.

2. Recycling container system according to claim 1, characterized in that the length of the bottom container (1) is an integer multiple of that for receiving a transport container

(3) required space.

3. Recycling container system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the bottom container (1) has a folding mechanism (23) for opening.

4. recycling container system according to claim 3, characterized in that the folding mechanism (23) has at least one lid (7), preferably at least two containers, which are each struck lengthways on the bottom container.

5. recycling bin system according to claim 4, characterized in that a lid (7) with at least one insertion opening (13) is provided.

6. recycling container system according to claim 5, characterized in that at the insertion opening (13) has an insertion opening tube (9) is attached, wherein different opening cross-sections can be present with several insertion opening tubes (9). Recycling container system according to one of claims 3 to 6, characterized in that the floor container (1) is provided with a circumferential seal (19), preferably a rubber seal

Recycling container system according to one of claims 3 to 7, characterized in that the surface of the cover (7) is provided with a wide variety of coverings, preferably grass with grass combs, concrete blocks, asphalt, pavement slabs or glass blocks

Recycling container system according to one of claims 5 or 6, characterized in that a baffle (17) is provided at the end of the opening opening tubes (9)

Recycling container system according to one of claims 6 to 9, characterized in that the inside of the opening tube (9) is lined with a noise-absorbing material

Recycling container system according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the floor container (1) is permanently and permanently installed in the ground

Recycling bin system according to one of claims 4 to 11, characterized in that the covers (7) are driven by a thrust joint, the thrust being carried out via a slide (25) which is essentially vertically displaceable

Recycling container system according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the floor container (1) is provided with a circumferential sheet metal channel (29)