WO2001038200A1 - Container for aerobic decomposition of waste and frame for use in such a container - Google Patents
Container for aerobic decomposition of waste and frame for use in such a container Download PDFInfo
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- WO2001038200A1 WO2001038200A1 PCT/AU2000/001408 AU0001408W WO0138200A1 WO 2001038200 A1 WO2001038200 A1 WO 2001038200A1 AU 0001408 W AU0001408 W AU 0001408W WO 0138200 A1 WO0138200 A1 WO 0138200A1
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- frame
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- receiving vessel
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65F—GATHERING OR REMOVAL OF DOMESTIC OR LIKE REFUSE
- B65F1/00—Refuse receptacles; Accessories therefor
- B65F1/04—Refuse receptacles; Accessories therefor with removable inserts
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65F—GATHERING OR REMOVAL OF DOMESTIC OR LIKE REFUSE
- B65F1/00—Refuse receptacles; Accessories therefor
- B65F1/14—Other constructional features; Accessories
- B65F2001/1489—Refuse receptacles adapted or modified for gathering compostable domestic refuse
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65F—GATHERING OR REMOVAL OF DOMESTIC OR LIKE REFUSE
- B65F2210/00—Equipment of refuse receptacles
- B65F2210/181—Ventilating means, e.g. holes
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- the present invention relates generally to garbage containers for receiving waste, and in particular to systems for promoting the circulation of air within such garbage containers so as to assist in the decomposition process.
- some existing garbage containers include perforations in the side walls of the container so that air is able to be introduced therein.
- some known garbage containers include a grate for supporting the waste to be composted above the bottom of the garbage container to thereby maximise the surface area of the waste in contact with the air circulating within the garbage container.
- existing garbage containers which are intended to assist the decomposition of waste stored therein are inefficient, and often result in the restriction or blockage of the air circulating within the container.
- one aspect of the present invention provides a frame for use in a container for receiving organic wastes, the container comprising a receiving vessel defining an opening and having a bottom and at least one wall, the frame including: one or more spacer members mountable within the receiving vessel so as to extend in a direction adjacent the wall, the spacer members projecting from the wall and including at least one laterally extending portion distal the wall to thereby form an air circulation path between the laterally extending portion and the wall.
- a container including such a frame ensures that one or more air circulation paths running along the walls of the receiving vessel are created and maintained whilst the waste is aerobically contained within the container.
- air circulation paths have been found to significantly assist the aerobic decomposition process within the garbage container.
- the frame includes at least one bracing member supporting one or more of the spacer members.
- Attachment means may be provided for releasably attaching the frame to the receiving vessel.
- these base members may be integrally formed with the receiving vessel wall.
- the frame may also include a base portion for supporting the spacer members. Attachment means may be provided for releasably attaching the spacer members to the base portion. One or both of the aforementioned attachment means may be integrally formed with the spacer members.
- the frame may further include a grate portion supportable by the base portion. Attachment means may be provided for releasably attaching the grate portion to the base portion.
- the frame may further include one or more aeration vents for insertion in corresponding apertures in the receiving vessel wall.
- the aeration vents may be integrally formed with the bracing member. The aeration vents may at least partially act to secure the frame to the wall of the receiving vessel.
- the spacer members may be in the form of one or more ribs of T-shaped cross section.
- a container for receiving organic wastes comprising a receiving vessel defining an opening and having a bottom and at least one wall, a cover for closing the receiving vessel opening, and one or more apertures formed in the receiving vessel wall to promote circulation of air within the receiving vessel, and a frame according to any one of the preceding claims.
- Figure 1 is a side view of a container according to the present invention
- Figure 2 is an end view of the container of Figure 1 ;
- Figure 3 is a vertical sectional view of the container of Figure 2 illustrating a first embodiment of a frame according to the present invention
- Figure 4 is a plan view of the container of Figure 2;
- Figure 5 is a plan view of a spacer member forming part of the frame shown in Figures 3 and 4;
- Figures 6 is a perspective view of the frame shown in Figures 3 and 4;
- FIG 7 is a perspective view of an aeration vent for insertion in the container shown in Figures 1 and 2.
- the garbage container 1 includes a receiving vessel 2 and a folding cover 3 which is pivotally attached to the receiving vessel 2 by means of the hinged assembly.
- the receiving vessel 2 and the folding cover are usually constructed as moulded articles of plastics material. However, they may also be manufactured from other materials.
- the receiving vessel 2 has a bottom 5 and, as can be seen in Figure 3, at least one wall 6 which defines an opening 7 into which waste to be aerobically contained is to be inserted.
- the receiving vessel 2 has an essentially rectangular or square cross section and the side walls of the container are integrally formed with the bottom 5.
- An axle 8 is mounted through apertures in the receiving vessel 2.
- Wheels 9 and 10 are rotatably mounted on the two ends of the axle 8. Accordingly, the garbage container 1 can be transported by pivoting of the receiving vessel 2 about the axle 8 so as to lift the bottom 5 off the ground and subsequently pulling or pushing the garbage container 1.
- the garbage container 1 includes apertures 11 to 16 formed in the side walls of the receiving vessel 2 to promote the circulation of air in the receiving vessel for the aerobic decomposition of the waste.
- the garbage container 1 contains one or more spacer members 18 to 33 supported within the receiving vessel 2.
- spacer members 18 to 33 are mountable within the receiving vessel 2 so as to extend in a direction adjacent the wall. In the example illustrated in Figure 4, the spacer members 18 to 33 extend vertically within the receiving vessel 2 between at least part of the distance from the opening 7 to the bottom 5.
- Figure 5 is a cross sectional plan view of an exemplary spacer member 18.
- the spacer member 18 projects from an inner surface 34 of the wall 6 of the receiving vessel 2 towards the centre of the receiving vessel 2.
- the spacer member 18 includes two ribs 35 and 36 laterally extending from the end surface 34 of the wall 6 of the receiving vessel 2.
- the spacer member 18 also includes laterally extending portions 37 to 39 distal the wall 6 of the receiving vessel 2. The laterally extending portions 37 to 39 act to bear against the waste to be composted which is stored within the garbage container 1 and prevents such waste from coming into contact with the inner surface 34 of the wall 6.
- spacer members 18 to 33 may be integrally formed with the wall 6 of the receiving vessel 2.
- the spacer members may be mounted to or supported by the wall 6 of the receiving vessel 2.
- Various means may be used for mounting the spacer members to the wall, such as riveting or via the use of cooperating clip or other attachment members on one or both of the wall 6 and the spacer member in question.
- the spacer members 18 to 33 may form part of a frame either integrally formed with the receiving vessel 2, or intended for insertion into and use in the receiving vessel 2.
- Figure 6 illustrates one embodiment of an exemplary frame 40 intended to be fabricated separately from and then inserted into the receiving vessel 2.
- the frame 40 may thus be advantageously used to retro-fit existing garbage containers 1 which are not provided with such spacer members during manufacture.
- the frame 40 includes bracing members 41 to 44 to which the spacer members 18 to 33 are mounted.
- the bracing members 41 to 44 are integrally formed with the spacer members 18 to 33.
- the frame 40 may be free standing within the receiving vessel 2. Alternatively, the frame 40 may be clipped, riveted or otherwise attached to the receiving vessel 2. To that end, the frame 40 includes attachment hooks 45 to 48 for releasably attaching the frame to the wall 6 of the receiving vessel 2. A person skilled in the art will easily envisage other means of releasably attaching the frame to the receiving vessel.
- the frame 40 further includes a base portion 50 for supporting the spacer members 18 to 33.
- the base member 50 has an annular form extending around the inner surface 34 of the wall 6 of the receiving vessel 2.
- the spacer members 18 to 33 are provided with resilient snap-fit attachment devices 51 to 54 for releasably attaching the spacer members 18 to 33 to the base portion 50.
- the attachment members 51 to 54 are integrally formed with the spacer members 18 to 33.
- the attachment members 51 to 54 additionally include vertically extending aeration channels, as exemplified by the channels referenced 100-102 formed in the attachment member 51. These additional channels, together with the air circulation paths formed between the walls of the vessel and the spacer members, contribute to the air flow within the receiving vessel.
- the attachment members 51 to 54 are adapted to engage the inner surface of the receiving vessel 2 upon insertion of the frame 40 into the receiving vessel, so as to cause the attachment members 51 to 54 to bear against and be caused to securely attach to the base portion 50.
- the frame 40 further includes a grate portion 55 supportable by the base portion 50.
- the grate portion 55 acts to support the wastes to be composted within the garbage container 1 above the receiving vessel bottom 5.
- the grate portion 55 may be releasably attached to the base portion 50 by one or more snap-fit hinges 56 or like attachment members, enabling the grate portion 55 to pivot with respect to the base portion 50.
- the frame 40 may further include aeration vents 57 to 64 for insertion in corresponding apertures, such as the apertures 11 to 13 shown in Figures 1 and 2, of the receiving vessel wall 6.
- the aeration vents 57 to 64 are integrally formed with the bracing members 41 to 44.
- the aeration vents 57 to 64 act to at least partially attach the frame 40 to the receiving vessel 2.
- Separate aeration vents, such as the aeration vent 65 illustrated in Figure 7 may additionally inserted into further apertures, such as the aperture 14 shown in Figure 2, to further promote the flow of air within the receiving vessel 2.
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Priority Applications (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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AU13728/01A AU775273B2 (en) | 1999-11-24 | 2000-11-17 | Container for aerobic decomposition of waste and frame for use in such a container |
NZ518303A NZ518303A (en) | 1999-11-24 | 2000-11-17 | Container for aerobic decomposition of waste and frame for use in such a container |
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AUPQ4230A AUPQ423099A0 (en) | 1999-11-24 | 1999-11-24 | Garbage container for composting waste |
AUPQ4230 | 1999-11-24 |
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PCT/AU2000/001408 WO2001038200A1 (en) | 1999-11-24 | 2000-11-17 | Container for aerobic decomposition of waste and frame for use in such a container |
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CN104016038A (en) * | 2014-06-30 | 2014-09-03 | 陈浩 | Deodorant garbage box |
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DE4105778A1 (en) * | 1991-02-23 | 1992-08-27 | Herrmann Gmbh & Co Kg | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TREATING ORGANIC WASTE |
GB2327034A (en) * | 1997-06-30 | 1999-01-13 | Richard John Rand | Container for waste material |
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DE4105778A1 (en) * | 1991-02-23 | 1992-08-27 | Herrmann Gmbh & Co Kg | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TREATING ORGANIC WASTE |
GB2327034A (en) * | 1997-06-30 | 1999-01-13 | Richard John Rand | Container for waste material |
Cited By (1)
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CN104016038A (en) * | 2014-06-30 | 2014-09-03 | 陈浩 | Deodorant garbage box |
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