WO2018122634A1

WO2018122634A1 - Detachable garbage cleaner and a vehicle operating thereon

Info

Publication number: WO2018122634A1
Application number: PCT/IB2017/055820
Authority: WO
Inventors: Gulab Singh SOLANKI; Mohit SOLANKI
Original assignee: Gulab Singh SOLANKI
Priority date: 2016-12-27
Filing date: 2017-09-26
Publication date: 2018-07-05

Abstract

Aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to the technical field of garbage cleaning. In particular, the present disclosure pertains to a garbage cleaner that can be readily compatible with different pulling and/or collecting means for operations related thereto. In an aspect, it provides a vehicle 100 that operates on a detachable garbage cleaner 120, the vehicle 100 can include a pulling unit 110 to drive the vehicle 100; and a collecting unit 130, wherein the detachable garbage cleaner 120 has means to operatively connect to the pulling unit 110, and to the collecting unit 130; wherein the detachable garbage cleaner 120 can include a cleaner unit 120-1 configured with a stopper 126 to collect garbage from a surface; and a carrying unit 120-2 configured to carry the garbage before dropping onto the collecting unit 120-2.

Description

DETACHABLE GARBAGE CLEANER AND A VEHICLE OPERATING THEREON

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present disclosure generally relates to the technical field of garbage cleaning. In particular, the present disclosure pertains to a garbage cleaner that can be readily compatible with different pulling and/or collecting means so as to obtain a vehicle for desired operation thereof.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.

[0003] Garbage handling has become a serious hassle for any place, irrespective of geography and demography among other relevant factors. In spite of sufficient availability of modern technology and labor, garbage cleaning poses challenges in view of non-interoperability and/or unsuitability of such technologic means for different settings.

[0004] There are vehicles (of different size and types) that have been specifically designed to clean garbage but they come short of meeting requirements when faced with constraints such as space, maintenance and the like. Otherwise portable cleaning units also come with a host of problems, they are either of insufficient capacity or more costly to be employed on large scale.

[0005] There is, therefore, a need to provide a detachable garbage cleaner to obviate such aforementioned challenges in the art and to enable configuration of the cleaner with any desired carrying and collecting means. Further, it would be an added benefit to enable proper handling of garbage so as to ensure efficient and hassle-free cleaning thereof.

[0006] All publications herein are incorporated by reference to the same extent as if each individual publication or patent application were specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference. Where a definition or use of a term in an incorporated reference is inconsistent or contrary to the definition of that term provided herein, the definition of that term provided herein applies and the definition of that term in the reference does not apply. [0007] In some embodiments, the numbers expressing quantities of ingredients, properties such as concentration, reaction conditions, and so forth, used to describe and claim certain embodiments of the invention are to be understood as being modified in some instances by the term "about". Accordingly, in some embodiments, the numerical parameters set forth in the written description and attached claims are approximations that can vary depending upon the desired properties sought to be obtained by a particular embodiment. In some embodiments, the numerical parameters should be construed in light of the number of reported significant digits and by applying ordinary rounding techniques. Notwithstanding that the numerical ranges and parameters setting forth the broad scope of some embodiments of the invention are approximations, the numerical values set forth in the specific examples are reported as precisely as practicable. The numerical values presented in some embodiments of the invention may contain certain errors necessarily resulting from the standard deviation found in their respective testing measurements.

[0008] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of "a," "an," and "the" includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of "in" includes "in" and "on" unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0009] The recitation of ranges of values herein is merely intended to serve as a shorthand method of referring individually to each separate value falling within the range. Unless otherwise indicated herein, each individual value is incorporated into the specification as if it were individually recited herein. All methods described herein can be performed in any suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g. "such as") provided with respect to certain embodiments herein is intended merely to better illuminate the invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention otherwise claimed. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element essential to the practice of the invention.

[0010] Groupings of alternative elements or embodiments of the invention disclosed herein are not to be construed as limitations. Each group member can be referred to and claimed individually or in any combination with other members of the group or other elements found herein. One or more members of a group can be included in, or deleted from, a group for reasons of convenience and/or patentability. When any such inclusion or deletion occurs, the specification is herein deemed to contain the group as modified thus fulfilling the written description of all Markush groups used in the appended claims.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION

[0011] Primary object of the present disclosure is to provide a garbage cleaner readily attachable so as to form a vehicle that obviates shortcomings associated with conventional non- detachable garbage cleaning vehicles.

[0012] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide garbage cleaner that can be readily configured with suitable carrying and/or collecting means as per need of the job.

[0013] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide garbage cleaner that relies on smart conveyor(s) for its working.

[0014] Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide garbage cleaner that can be conveniently detached from carrying and/or collecting unit for appropriate function.

[0015] These and other objects of the present invention will become readily apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

SUMMARY

[0016] Aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to the technical field of garbage cleaning. In particular, the present disclosure pertains to a garbage cleaner that can be readily compatible with different carrying and/or collecting means for operations related thereto.

[0017] In an aspect, the present disclosure provides a detachable garbage cleaner that includes a cleaner unit configured with a stopper to collect garbage from a surface; and a carrying unit configured to carry the garbage before dropping on a collecting unit, wherein the detachable garbage cleaner has means to operatively connect to a pulling unit for drive power, and to the collecting unit, wherein the pulling unit is selected from the group consisting of tractor, truck or any other unit with heavy-duty towing engine; and wherein the collecting unit is selected from the group consisting of trailer, trolley and the like.

[0018] In another aspect, the cleaner unit has at least one horizontal brush and at least one vertical brush to collect the garbage from the surface and prevent the garbage from dropping off, wherein the at least one vertical brush can be configured to assist by pulling garbage outside the range of the at least one horizontal brush towards the later. Notably, the carrying unit is run by an engine.

[0019] In another aspect, carrying unit can include a smart conveyor belt arrangement, with a combination of at least one of horizontal or vertical conveyors, to pick the garbage from the stopper and thereafter to carry the garbage before dropping.

[0020] In an aspect, the present disclosure provides a vehicle that operates with a detachable garbage cleaner, the vehicle can include a pulling unit to drive the vehicle; and a collecting unit, wherein the detachable garbage cleaner has means to operatively connect to the pulling unit, and to the collecting unit; wherein the detachable garbage cleaner comprising: a cleaner unit configured with a stopper to collect garbage from a surface; and a carrying unit configured to carry the garbage before dropping on the collecting unit.

[0021] Various objects, features, aspects and advantages of the inventive subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like components.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.

[0023] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary side schematic viewof a vehicle operating on a detachable garbage cleaner in accordance with an implementation of the present disclosure.

[0024] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary perspective line diagram of a vehicle operating on a detachable garbage cleaner in accordance with an implementation of the present disclosure.

[0025] FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary perspective view of a vehicle operating on a detachable garbage cleaner in accordance with an implementation of the preset disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRD7TION OF THE INVENTION

[0026] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.

[0027] Each of the appended claims defines a separate invention, which for infringement purposes is recognized as including equivalents to the various elements or limitations specified in the claims. Depending on the context, all references below to the "invention" may in some cases refer to certain specific embodiments only. In other cases it will be recognized that references to the "invention" will refer to subject matter recited in one or more, but not necessarily all, of the claims.

[0028] Unless the context requires otherwise, throughout the specification which follow, the word "comprise" and variations thereof, such as, "comprises" and "comprising" are to be construed in an open, inclusive sense that is as "including, but not limited to."

[0029] Reference throughout this specification to "one embodiment" or "an embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment. Thus, the appearances of the phrases "in one embodiment" or "in an embodiment" in various places throughout this specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments.

[0030] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of "a," "an," and "the" includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of "in" includes "in" and "on" unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0031] In some embodiments, the numbers expressing quantities of ingredients, properties such as concentration, reaction conditions, and so forth, used to describe and claim certain embodiments of the invention are to be understood as being modified in some instances by the term "about." Accordingly, in some embodiments, the numerical parameters set forth in the written description are approximations that can vary depending upon the desired properties sought to be obtained by a particular embodiment. In some embodiments, the numerical parameters should be construed in light of the number of reported significant digits and by applying ordinary rounding techniques. Notwithstanding that the numerical ranges and parameters setting forth the broad scope of some embodiments of the invention are approximations, the numerical values set forth in the specific examples are reported as precisely as practicable.

[0032] The recitation of ranges of values herein is merely intended to serve as a shorthand method of referring individually to each separate value falling within the range. Unless otherwise indicated herein, each individual value is incorporated into the specification as if it were individually recited herein.

[0033] All methods described herein can be performed in any suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g., "such as") provided with respect to certain embodiments herein is intended merely to better illuminate the invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention otherwise claimed. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element essential to the practice of the invention.

[0034] The headings and abstract of the invention provided herein are for convenience only and do not interpret the scope or meaning of the embodiments.

[0035] Various terms as used herein. To the extent a term used in a claim is not defined, it should be given the broadest definition persons in the pertinent art have given that term as reflected in printed publications and issued patents at the time of filing.

[0036] Reference will now be made in detail to the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, the same reference numbers are used in the drawings and the description to refer to the same or like parts.

[0037] The following discussion provides many example embodiments of the inventive subject matter. Although each embodiment represents a single combination of inventive elements, the inventive subject matter is considered to include all possible combinations of the disclosed elements. Thus if one embodiment comprises elements A, B, and C, and a second embodiment comprises elements B and D, then the inventive subject matter is also considered to include other remaining combinations of A, B, C, or D, even if not explicitly disclosed.

[0038] Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to the technical field of garbage cleaning. In particular, the present disclosure pertains to a garbage cleaner that can be readily compatible with different carrying and/or collecting means for operations related thereto. [0039] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary side schematic view of a vehicle 100 operating on a detachable garbage cleaner 120 in accordance with an implementation of the present disclosure. As illustrated, the detachable garbage cleaner 120 can connect, at both sides, to a pulling unit 110 and a collecting unit 130. Further, as can be appreciated through instant figure, the detachable garbage cleaner 120 can include a brush 122 (both horizontal and vertical brush, though only one made visible from aesthetic considerations) and a smart conveyor 128, wherein the brush 122 and the smart conveyor 128 can be run by an engine 124.

[0040] In an aspect, the present disclosure provides a detachable garbage cleaner 120 that can include a cleaner unit 120-1 configured with a stopper 126 (alternatively, brush) to collect garbage from a surface; and a carrying unit 120-2 configured to carry the garbage before dropping on a collecting unit 130, wherein the detachable garbage cleaner 120 can have means to operatively connect to a pulling unit 110 for drive power, and to the collecting unit 130.

[0041] The vehicle 100 can preferably comprise a support structure 132 (shown best in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3) that can have combination of bearing and roller for desired support to carrying unit 120-2, while taking the shape of alphabet L from design and/or aesthetic considerations, among others.

[0042] In an aspect, the present disclosure provides a detachable garbage cleaner 120 that includes a cleaner unit 120-1 that can be configured with a stopper 126(also prevents falling of garbage) to collect garbage from a surface; and a carrying unit 120-2 that can be configured to carry the garbage before dropping on a collecting unit 130, wherein the cleaner unit 120-1 and the carrying unit 120-2 have separate means to operatively connect to a pulling unit 110 and the collecting unit 130 respectively, wherein the pulling unit 110 can be selected from the group consisting of tractor, truck or any other unit with heavy-duty towing engine; and wherein the collecting unit 130 can be selected from the group consisting of trailer, trolley and the like.

[0043] In another aspect, carrying unit 120-2 can include a smart conveyor belt arrangementl28, with a combination of at least one of horizontal and vertical conveyors, to pick the garbage from the stopper 126and thereafter carry the garbage before dropping. Now, in an implementation, the smart conveyor can be, but not limited to, a pick chain conveyor, slat chain conveyor, pipe belt among other conveyor belt(s) known or used by a person having ordinary knowledge in the pertinent art and all these modification/combinations are well within the scope of the present disclosure. [0044] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary perspective line diagram of a vehicle 100 operating on a detachable garbage cleaner 120 in accordance with an implementation of the present disclosure. In an aspect, cleaner unit 120-1 has at least one horizontal brush and at least one vertical brush to collect garbage from the surface and prevent the garbage (shown as a heap inside carrying unit 130 herein) from dropping off, wherein the at least one vertical brush can be configured to assist by pulling garbage outside the range of the at least one horizontal brush towards the later. Notably, carrying unit 120-2 is run by an engine 124, which can preferably run both the carrying unit 120-2 and cleaning unit 120-1 in some embodiments. Moreover, in an embodiment, brushes 122 can of any material known or used in the art, preferably selected from the group consisting of wire, plastic, rubber, among others.

[0045] In a preferred embodiment, smart conveyor 128can be a pick chain conveyor that can guide safely utilizing its C-Chain principle. Further, in one embodiment, smart conveyor belt (with suitable number of horizontal and/or vertical conveyor(s)) can include retaining means such as, but need not necessarily, bucket, suction cups among other, to keep garbage from falling off.

[0046] FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary perspective view of a vehicle 100 operating on a detachable garbage cleaner 120, in accordance with an implementation of the preset disclosure, wherein the vehicle 100 can include a pulling unit 110 that can be operatively connected to a cleaner unit 120-1 configured with a stopper 126to clean garbage from a surface, wherein the pulling unit 110 drives the vehicle 100; and a collecting unit 130 can be operatively connected to a carrying unit 120-2 (or alternatively even connected to cleaner unit 120-1 as per need) configured to carry the garbage before dropping onto the collecting unit 130.

[0047] In an aspect, the present disclosure provides a vehicle 100 that operates with a detachable garbage cleaner 120, the vehicle can include a pulling unit 110 to drive the vehicle 100; and a collecting unit 130, wherein the detachable garbage cleaner 120 has means to operatively connect to the pulling unit 110, and to the collecting unit 130; wherein the detachable garbage cleaner 120 can include a cleaner unit 120-1 configured with a stopper 126to collect garbage from a surface; and a carrying unit 120-2 configured to carry the garbage before dropping onto the collecting unit 120-2.

[0048] Thus, the present disclosure provides a detachable garbage cleaner that can enable operation of any vehicle, which can readily operate on the detachable garbage cleaner taking into account any constraint faced by conventional garbage vehicles. Further, it makes use of a smart conveyor belt in place of conventional vacuum suction setups as provided by such conventional vehicles.

[0049] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.

ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION

[0050] The present disclosure providesgarbage cleaner readily attachable so as to form a vehicle that obviates shortcomings associated with conventional non-detachable garbage cleaning vehicles.

[0051] The present disclosure providesgarbage cleaner that can be readily configured with suitable carrying and/or collecting means as per need of the job.

[0052] The present disclosure provides garbage cleaner that relies on smart conveyor(s) for its working.

[0053] The present disclosure provides garbage cleaner that can be conveniently detached from carrying and/or collecting unit for appropriate function.

Claims

I Claim:

1. A detachable garbage cleaner comprising:

a cleaner unit configured with a stopper to collect garbage from a surface; and a carrying unit configured to carry the garbage before dropping onto a collecting unit,

wherein the detachable garbage cleaner has means to operatively connect to a pulling unit for drive power, and to the collecting unit.

2. The detachable garbage cleaner of claim 1, wherein the cleaner unit has a horizontal brush and a vertical brush to collect the garbage from the surface and prevent the garbage from dropping off.

3. The detachable garbage cleaner of claim 2, wherein the vertical brush is configured to assist by pulling garbage outside the range of the horizontal brush towards the later.

4. The detachable garbage cleaner of claim 1, wherein the carrying unit comprises a smart conveyor belt arrangement, with a combination of at least one of horizontal or vertical conveyors, to pick the garbage from the stopper and thereafter to carry the garbage before dropping.

5. The detachable garbage cleaner of claim 1, wherein the carrying unit is run by an engine.

6. The detachable garbage cleaner of claim 1, wherein the pulling unit is selected from the group consisting of tractor, truck or any other unit with heavy-duty towing engine.

7. The detachable garbage cleaner of claim 1, wherein the collecting unit is selected from the group consisting of trailer, trolley and the like.

8. A vehicle that operates ona detachable garbage cleaner, the vehicle comprising:

a pulling unit to drive the vehicle; and

a collecting unit, wherein the detachable garbage cleaner has means to operatively connect to the pulling unit, and to the collecting unit;

wherein the detachable garbage cleaner comprising: a cleaner unit configured with a stopper to collect garbage from a surface; and a carrying unit configured to carry the garbage before dropping onto the collecting unit.

9. The vehicle of claim 6, wherein the pulling unit is selected from the group consisting of tractor, truck or any other unit with heavy-duty towing engine.

10. The vehicle of claim 6, wherein the collecting unit is selected from the group consisting of trailer, trolley and the like.