WO2022189165A1

WO2022189165A1 - Refuse-collecting apparatus and refuse-collecting vehicle having such a refuse-collecting apparatus

Info

Publication number: WO2022189165A1
Application number: PCT/EP2022/054731
Authority: WO
Inventors: Dieter Lamprecht
Original assignee: Dieter Lamprecht
Priority date: 2021-03-08
Filing date: 2022-02-24
Publication date: 2022-09-15
Also published as: DE102021202219A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a refuse-collecting apparatus (1) having a picking-up apparatus (3), a transporting apparatus (5), a refuse-sorting apparatus (7) and a plurality of refuse containers (21), wherein the picking-up apparatus (3) has a rotatable receiving module (9) with a toothing formation (11) and is designed to receive objects, wherein the transporting apparatus (5) is designed so that objects received by the picking-up apparatus (3) are thereby fed to the refuse-sorting apparatus (7), wherein the refuse-sorting apparatus (7) is designed so that the objects fed to the refuse-sorting apparatus (7) by the transporting apparatus (5) are thereby sorted in accordance with at least one sorting criterion and, in accordance with the sorting operation, are thereby fed to a refuse container (21) among the plurality of refuse containers (21) that is determined by the sorting operation, wherein the refuse-collecting apparatus (1) can be used on a mobile basis.

Description

DESCRIPTION

Garbage collection device and garbage collection vehicle with such a garbage collection device The invention relates to a garbage collection device and a garbage collection vehicle with such a garbage collection device.

The disposal of waste, especially careless and/or improper disposal, pollutes traffic routes, the urban environment and the landscape. The removal of improperly disposed of waste is only possible with great effort and at high cost. If the improperly disposed of rubbish is not removed, the decomposition processes produce microplastics, among other things, which end up in the soil and/or the water cycle. In addition, the improperly disposed of waste poses a threat to animals, particularly wild animals, who misinterpret and consume the waste as food.

One option is to pick up and sort the rubbish by hand. The disadvantage of this is that a very high level of personnel expenditure is required for this and high costs are associated with it.

From the Chinese patent specification CN 209652838 U a cleaning machine with a garbage collection and garbage sorting device emerges. The cleaning machine is designed for a very special use indoors, especially halls. The cleaning machine cannot be used outside indoors, especially on green areas, on the beach or in forest areas. The broom rollers also only allow small pieces of rubbish to be picked up. In particular, it is not possible to pick up glass bottles with the cleaning machine.

US Pat. No. 10,674,664 B2 discloses a mowing machine with a refuse collection device. Garbage collection is carried out simultaneously with mowing or after mowing the green area. Due to the arrangement of the garbage collection device and the mowing device, the garbage is mechanically shredded, in particular shredded into microplastics, and non-destructive and complete collection of the garbage cannot be guaranteed. Furthermore, the collected garbage is not sorted by means of the garbage collection device. The invention is therefore based on the object of creating a garbage collection device and a garbage collection vehicle with such a garbage collection device, the disadvantages mentioned being at least partially eliminated, preferably avoided.

The object is achieved by providing the present technical teaching, in particular the teaching of the independent claims and the embodiments disclosed in the dependent claims and the description.

The object is achieved in particular by creating a garbage collection device which has a collection device, a transport device, a garbage sorting device and a plurality of garbage containers. The collecting device has a receiving module which can be rotated—in particular about an axis of rotation—with teeth and is set up to receive objects, in particular rubbish. The transport device is set up to feed objects, in particular rubbish, which are picked up by the pick-up device to the rubbish sorting device. The garbage sorting device is set up to sort the objects fed to the garbage sorting device, in particular garbage, according to at least one sorting criterion and, according to the sorting, to feed them to a garbage container of the plurality of garbage containers determined by the sorting. In addition, the garbage collection device can be used in a mobile manner.

In the context of the present technical teaching, "garbage" means in particular objects selected from a group consisting of glass bottles, plastic bottles, cups, food leftovers, waste paper, in particular cardboard boxes and newspapers, scrap metal, metal parts, cans, textiles and residual waste.

In the context of the present technical teaching, in particular, substances selected from leaves, grass and grass clippings are not garbage.

The garbage collection device is advantageously suitable for picking up and sorting objects, in particular garbage, in a non-destructive manner. In addition, the waste collection device is suitable for collecting and sorting a number of types of waste, in particular glass bottles, plastic bottles, cups, food leftovers, cardboard boxes, newspapers, metal parts, cans and residual waste. The fact that the receiving module has teeth means that at least one element selected from a group consisting of teeth, teeth and tines is formed, in particular regularly formed, on the receiving module, in particular on a surface of the receiving module. The teeth and spikes are formed in particular by means of knurling. Prongs are formed in particular by connecting, in particular soldering or welding, the prongs to a rotatable base body of the receiving module. Alternatively, the tines are connected to the rotatable base body in such a way that a distance between the tines can be variably adjusted.

The base body of the receiving module is preferably designed as a cylinder, with the receiving module preferably being rotatable about the axis of rotation of the cylinder. Alternatively, the base body of the receiving module is preferably designed as a cone, in particular as a cone or double cone, with the receiving module preferably being rotatable about the axis of rotation of the cone. The conical shape of the receiving module advantageously improves the transport of large and heavy objects, in particular glass bottles.

In a preferred embodiment, the receiving module has a plurality of rigid prongs. Preferably, the receiving module and the plurality of rigid tines are made of the same material. Alternatively or additionally, the tines are preferably curved in a direction of rotation of the receiving module in order to make it easier to pick up objects, in particular rubbish. Advantageously, by means of the plurality of tines, objects which are partially located in the subsoil can be detached from the subsoil and picked up by the collecting device.

In a further preferred embodiment, the base body of the receiving module has a plurality of—particularly rigid—tines. In particular, the base body has an axis of rotation about which it can rotate when the receiving module is in operation, and a circumferential direction, with the circumferential direction concentrically encompassing the object of rotation. In particular, the lateral surface of the base body can be divided at least partially into a plurality of - imaginary - non-overlapping cells, each cell of the plurality of cells having a length in the direction of rotation of at least 0.2 cm to a maximum of 15 cm and in one width covers an angular range of at least 18° and at most 120°. All cells preferably have the same length or the same width, in particular the same length and the same width. Preferably, at most one, particularly preferably exactly one, prong is arranged in each cell. In addition, at least one prong of the A plurality of tines, preferably all tines of the plurality of tines, are arranged in a center point of the cell assigned to the respective tine. Alternatively, the tines of the plurality of tines are arranged in a repeating pattern on the body. In particular, at half the height of the tines above the lateral surface of the base body, the tines have a cross section with an extension in the direction of the axis of rotation of at least 1 mm, in particular at least 3 mm, in particular at least 5 mm, in particular at least 10 mm, up to a maximum of 15 mm and Extension in the circumferential direction of at least 1 mm, in particular at least 3 mm, in particular at least 5 mm, in particular at least 10 mm, up to a maximum of 30 mm or with a diameter of at least 1 mm, in particular at least 3 mm, in particular at least 5 mm, in particular at least 10 mm , up to a maximum of 20 mm. It is advantageously possible by means of such tines to pick up rubbish, in particular large and heavy objects, in particular glass bottles and/or cans, and to leave materials that are not rubbish, in particular leaves, grass and/or grass clippings, on the ground and in particular not the Feed transport device and / or waste sorting device.

In a further preferred embodiment, the plurality of prongs are arranged along a helical line on the base body of the receiving module. Preferably, every two adjacent tines of the plurality of tines have a predetermined spacing in the direction of the helix. Alternatively or additionally, the helix has a predetermined pitch. In particular, the predetermined distance is at least 0.2 cm to at most 15 cm. In particular, the pitch of the helix is at least 0.2 cm and at most 15 cm. Alternatively or additionally, the shortest distance between two immediately adjacent prongs is at least 0.2 cm and at most 15 cm.

In a further preferred embodiment, the receiving module is rotated by means of an electric motor.

In a further preferred embodiment, a rotational speed or a peripheral speed of the receiving module, in particular of the base body, can be set about the axis of rotation. The peripheral speed of the base body is preferably matched to a displacement speed of the garbage collection device. In particular, the peripheral speed of the base body is identical to or greater than the displacement speed of the garbage collection device. Alternatively or additionally, the rotational speed or the peripheral speed is limited to a number of the tines, in particular a number of the tines along a closed peripheral line, and/or one measured in the circumferential direction distance between two immediately adjacent tines of the plurality of tines. In particular, the collecting device is set up to adjust the rotational speed or the peripheral speed to a variable distance--in particular in the peripheral direction--between two immediately adjacent tines.

In the context of the present technical teaching, the displacement speed is in particular a speed at which the garbage collection device is displaced relative to the ground.

In a preferred embodiment, the receiving module is designed analogously to a pick-up device, which is known from agricultural machines. In a further preferred embodiment, the receiving module is such a pick-up device.

Advantageously, the objects, in particular the rubbish, get caught and/or jammed in the toothing, in particular the tines, of the receiving module. Furthermore, both small objects, in particular objects with a longest dimension of at least 3 cm, and larger objects, in particular objects with a longest dimension of at most 40 cm, can be collected by means of the toothing of the receiving module. Alternatively or additionally, objects with a weight of at least 10 g and at most 3 kg can be collected by means of the teeth of the receiving module.

In particular, the receiving module can have a plurality of bristles, in particular bristles made of plastic, in addition to the teeth.

The refuse sorting device preferably has a separating element which is set up to sort the objects supplied by the transport device, in particular the refuse supplied by the transport device, according to the respective size of the objects. Advantageously, this facilitates, preferably avoids, additional sorting after the plurality of refuse containers have been emptied.

The refuse sorting device is preferably operated by means of an electric motor.

In the context of the present technical teaching, the fact that the garbage collection device can be used in a mobile manner means that the garbage collection device during operation, in particular during the collection and sorting of objects, in particular garbage, can be shifted relative to an environment. In addition, the garbage collection device in the context of the present technical teaching is not designed as a stationary garbage collection device and/or stationary garbage sorting device.

In a preferred embodiment, the refuse collection device is designed as a module, it being possible for the refuse collection device to be connected in a modular manner to a device that is set up for locomotion, in particular a vehicle.

In a further preferred embodiment, the garbage collection device is designed in such a way that the garbage collection device can be carried, in particular by a worker. The collecting device is preferably guided and/or operated by a worker while the worker carries the refuse sorting device, in particular carries it on his back.

According to a development of the invention, it is provided that the garbage collection device has an accumulator. The collecting device is preferably rotated by means of the electrical energy of the accumulator. Alternatively or additionally, the transport device is preferably actuated by means of the electrical energy of the accumulator. Alternatively or additionally, the sorting in the refuse sorting device is preferably carried out by means of the electrical energy of the accumulator.

According to a development of the invention, it is provided that the collecting device is arranged such that it can be moved, in particular rotated and/or pivoted, relative to the garbage sorting device. Advantageously, it is thus possible to displace and/or move, in particular rotate and/or pivot, the collecting device independently of the refuse sorting device.

In one embodiment, the collecting device is connected to the transport device in such a way that the collecting device cannot be displaced, in particular cannot be rotated, relative to the transport device. The collection device is preferably welded to the transport device. Alternatively or additionally, the transport device is preferably connected to the refuse sorting device in such a way that the transport device can be displaced, in particular rotated and/or pivoted, relative to the refuse sorting device. As an alternative or in addition, the transport device is preferably designed in such a way that the transport device itself cannot move, in particular it cannot be deformed. In a further embodiment, the collecting device is connected to a first connection point of the transport device in such a way that the collecting device cannot be displaced, in particular cannot be rotated, relative to the first connection point of the transport device. The collecting device is preferably welded to the first connection point of the transport device. Alternatively or additionally, the refuse sorting device is preferably connected to a second connection point of the transport device in such a way that the refuse sorting device cannot be displaced relative to the second connection point of the transport device, in particular cannot be rotated and/or pivoted. The refuse sorting device is preferably welded to the second connection point of the transport device. Alternatively or additionally, the transport device is preferably designed in such a way that the transport device is movable, in particular deformable, in particular in a region between the first connection point and the second connection point, so that the collection device can be moved and/or displaced relative to the refuse sorting device.

According to a development of the invention, it is provided that the pick-up device is arranged on an arm extension. The arm extension preferably has at least part of the transport device. At least part of the transport device is preferably arranged in the arm extension, in particular integrated in the arm extension.

In one embodiment, the arm extension is designed to be movable and/or adjustable by means of hydraulics. Alternatively, the arm extension is designed to be movable and/or adjustable by means of at least one electric motor.

In another embodiment, the arm extension has a mechanical shaft that is set up to rotate the receiving module.

According to a further development of the invention, it is provided that the collecting device and/or the receiving module can be adjusted in height in order to set a distance between a surface and the receiving module. Advantageously, the garbage collection device can thus be adapted to the type of subsoil. In particular, the collection device and/or the receiving module can be adjusted in such a way that the toothing of the receiving module dips into the subsoil and releases objects from the subsoil. In particular, it can be advantageous if the toothing is immersed in sand and/or gravel and/or crushed stone in order to release objects and feed them to the garbage sorting device. Farther it can be particularly advantageous if the collecting device is immersed in flowing or standing water in order to collect objects that are floating in the water and to feed them to the garbage sorting device. Advantageously, it can also be ensured that the collection device and/or the receiving module is always at the set distance from the ground, particularly when the ground is uneven and/or has indentations.

The collection device preferably has at least one pressure sensor, the pressure sensor preferably being arranged between the receiving module and a bearing of the receiving module in the collecting device. The pressure sensor is preferably set up to detect a contact pressure from the receiving module on the ground.

In a preferred embodiment, the pressure sensor is used to set and/or adjust an immersion depth of the recording module in the subsoil, in particular in loose subsoil, in particular in gravel and/or in a field and/or in sand, with the immersion depth in particular being in Depending on the detected contact pressure is set and / or adjusted. The detected contact pressure is particularly preferably compared with a first predetermined desired contact pressure or a second predetermined desired contact pressure. The immersion depth of the receiving module in the subsoil is preferably increased if the detected contact pressure is less than the first predetermined setpoint contact pressure. Furthermore, the immersion depth of the receiving module in the subsoil is preferably reduced if the detected contact pressure is greater than the second predetermined setpoint contact pressure. Furthermore, the immersion depth of the receiving module in the subsoil is preferably maintained if the detected contact pressure is greater than or equal to the first predetermined target contact pressure and if the detected contact pressure is also less than or equal to the second predetermined target contact pressure. The first predetermined desired contact pressure and the second predetermined desired contact pressure are preferably different. Alternatively, the first predetermined target contact pressure and the second predetermined target contact pressure are preferably identical.

In a further preferred embodiment, the pressure sensor is used as a distance warning device in order to monitor a distance between the collection device and/or the receiving module and the ground, in particular a hard ground, in particular a street and/or a parking lot. Preferably the The distance between the collection device and/or the receiving module and the ground can be set at any time in such a way that the receiving module does not touch the ground and therefore no contact pressure can be detected. The distance between the collecting device and/or the receiving module and the ground is maintained and/or at least not changed based on the measurement of the pressure sensor if no contact pressure is detected. The distance between the pick-up device and/or the pick-up module and the ground is increased if a positive contact pressure, in particular one other than zero, is detected.

Alternatively or additionally, the collection device has a distance sensor, in particular an optical sensor and/or an ultrasonic sensor, which is set up to carry out distance regulation and/or distance warning. The distance between the collecting device and/or the receiving module and the ground is determined, in particular continuously, by means of the distance sensor. The distance measured by the distance sensor is preferably used to vertically raise or lower the collecting device and/or the receiving module in order to set a desired distance between the collecting device and/or the receiving module and the ground.

In a preferred embodiment, the collecting device has at least one support wheel, which is designed in particular as a passively steerable support wheel, in particular as a tail wheel, in particular as a towed tail wheel. The support wheel is preferably connected to the pick-up device in such a way that the distance between the ground and the pick-up module can be adjusted by means of a vertical displacement of the support wheel relative to the pick-up device.

In a further preferred embodiment, the pick-up device and/or the pick-up module has at least two support wheels. At least one support wheel is preferably arranged on a first end of the receiving module and at least one support wheel is arranged on a second end of the receiving module opposite the first end. Preferably, the at least two support wheels are each connected to the pick-up device and/or the pick-up module via a bolt. The at least two support wheels and the at least two bolts are arranged in such a way that a distance between the at least two support wheels and the pick-up device and/or the pick-up module can be adjusted, in particular in stages. Alternatively or additionally, the at least two support wheels are each connected to the collecting device and/or the receiving module via a damping device tied together. The damping device in each case is preferably a spring, in particular a helical spring, or an air suspension. The at least two support wheels and the at least two damping devices are arranged in such a way that a distance between the at least two support wheels and the collecting device and/or the receiving module can be adjusted.

The distance between the base and the receiving module is preferably adjusted by means of at least one electric motor. Alternatively or additionally, the distance between the ground and the receiving module is adjusted by means of a hydraulic system.

According to a development of the invention, it is provided that the transport device has a suction device. Preferably, the objects collected by the collection device, in particular the waste collected by the collection device, are sucked off and fed to the waste sorting device with the suction device. Alternatively or additionally, a vacuum is generated in the transport device in order to feed the objects collected by the collection device, in particular the refuse collected by the collection device, to the refuse sorting device. Preferably, the suction device is operated from an electric motor.

In a preferred embodiment, the suction device is additionally set up to suck up objects that are in the area of the collecting device, in particular that are lying on the ground, preferably by means of negative pressure. Preferably, objects are fed to the refuse sorting device by means of the suction device, which cannot be collected by means of the receiving module. In particular, the waste sorting device is preferably supplied with objects which are smaller than 3 cm by means of the suction device. As an alternative or in addition, objects that are lighter than 10 g are in particular fed to the waste sorting device by means of the suction device.

In a further preferred embodiment, the transport device has, preferably in addition to or as an alternative to the suction device, a conveyor device, in particular a conveyor belt and/or a screw conveyor, which is set up to move objects, in particular heavy and/or large objects, in particular glass bottles, from to transport the pick-up device to the garbage sorting device. The conveying device preferably has flexible bristles. According to a development of the invention, it is provided that the collecting device has a width of at least 30 cm and at most 300 cm, preferably 100 cm.

Advantageously, an area to be machined per unit of time also increases with the width. However, as the width becomes smaller, an increasingly uneven subsurface can advantageously be processed. The width of the pick-up device is measured in particular in the direction of the axis of rotation of the pick-up module.

The object is also achieved by creating a garbage collection vehicle with a garbage collection device according to the invention or a garbage collection device according to one or more of the embodiments described above. In connection with the garbage collection vehicle, there are in particular the advantages that have already been explained in connection with the garbage collection device.

In addition, the refuse collection vehicle can advantageously be used at least largely independently of the surface on which the objects are collected. In particular, the garbage collection vehicle can be used on uneven and/or unevenly overgrown surfaces. In particular, the areas of use include parking lots, playgrounds, streets, railway lines, green spaces, especially parks, roadsides, ditches, field edges and embankments, arable land, gravel areas, gravel surfaces, riverbanks, running and standing water and sandy areas, especially beaches.

The refuse collection vehicle is preferably designed in such a way that a center of gravity of the refuse collection vehicle is at a height of at most 50% of the total height of the refuse collection vehicle, preferably at most 40% of the total height of the refuse collection vehicle, preferably at most 30% of the total height of the refuse collection vehicle, particularly preferably not more than 20% of the total height of the refuse collection vehicle. Safe use of the refuse collection vehicle can thus advantageously be implemented. Preferably, the refuse collection vehicle has a plurality of wheels for locomotion.

The refuse collection vehicle preferably has an accumulator for storing electrical energy. Alternatively or additionally, the refuse collection vehicle has a photovoltaic device for generating electrical energy. The refuse collection vehicle is preferably of modular design, with the refuse collection device, in particular the refuse sorting device, in particular in a modular embodiment, being connected, in particular rigidly connected, to a modular vehicle device. Alternatively, the garbage collection device, in particular

Garbage sorting device, in particular in a modular embodiment, preferably connected in an elastically resilient manner to a modular vehicle device.

In a preferred embodiment, the garbage collection vehicle has a garbage collection device, in which the collection device is arranged on an arm extension. It is thus advantageously possible to collect and sort objects, in particular rubbish, independently of the direction of travel of the rubbish collection vehicle. In particular, the arm extension can align the pick-up device on a surface on which the refuse collection vehicle cannot drive, in particular on steep slopes.

According to a development of the invention, it is provided that the refuse collection vehicle has a drive device, the drive device being set up to

To move garbage collection vehicle in at least one direction, preferably in at least two directions, in particular opposite directions. The drive device is preferably driven by means of electrical energy, in particular by means of an electric motor, with the electrical energy preferably being stored in an accumulator. Alternatively, the drive device is designed as an internal combustion engine. Alternatively, the drive device is preferably designed as a fuel cell.

According to a further development of the invention, it is provided that the refuse collection vehicle has a control device which is set up to operate the refuse collection vehicle in a remote-controlled and/or autonomous manner.

The control device is preferably designed as a computing device, particularly preferably as a computer, or as a control device. Furthermore, the control device is preferably operatively connected to the drive device and set up to control it.

Alternatively or additionally, the control device is preferably operatively connected to the waste sorting device and set up to control it. Advantageously, the setting of the waste sorting can be monitored and/or set in this way. Preferably, the control device has an artificial intelligence that is set up to the collected to sort garbage. Particularly preferably, the artificial intelligence is additionally set up to learn how to sort the garbage even better during the operation of the garbage collection device.

Alternatively or additionally, the control device is preferably operatively connected to the transport device and set up to control it. Advantageously, the suction device can preferably be monitored and/or adjusted by means of the control device.

Alternatively or additionally, the control device is preferably operatively connected to the collection device and set up to control it. Advantageously, the rotation, in particular a speed, of the collection module can be monitored and/or adjusted by means of the control device. Alternatively or additionally, the distance between the collecting device and the ground can be monitored and/or adjusted by means of the control device.

In one embodiment, the garbage collection vehicle, in particular the control device, is set up to be controlled by means of a wired or wireless remote control.

According to one development of the invention, it is provided that the refuse collection vehicle has an operating device that is set up to manually operate the refuse collection vehicle locally on the refuse collection vehicle. In particular, the refuse collection vehicle is preferably constructed as a ride-on vehicle.

The operating device preferably has a steering device for setting and/or influencing the direction of travel of the refuse collection vehicle. Alternatively or additionally, the operating device preferably has an acceleration and braking device for changing the speed of the refuse collection vehicle. Alternatively or additionally, the operating device preferably has an adjustment device for adjusting the garbage collection device, in particular for adjusting the rotation, in particular a speed, of the collection module and/or the distance between the collection device and the ground and/or the activation of the suction device and/or or garbage sorting.

According to a development of the invention, it is provided that the refuse collection vehicle has a connecting device which is set up to mechanically connect the refuse collection vehicle to a motor vehicle. Preferably the mechanical connection is such designed that the refuse collection vehicle shifted by the motor vehicle, in particular can be pushed or pulled.

In this configuration, the refuse collection vehicle is preferably designed as a trailer for the motor vehicle that operates as a towing vehicle. Advantageously, the refuse collection vehicle in the configuration as a trailer has no drive device for locomotion, in particular the refuse collection vehicle is not self-propelled.

In a preferred embodiment, the refuse collection vehicle is additionally connected to the motor vehicle in such a way that energy, in particular for operating the refuse collection device, is transmitted from the motor vehicle to the refuse collection vehicle. The energy is preferably transmitted mechanically, in particular by means of a shaft coupling. Alternatively or additionally, the energy is transmitted by means of an active electrical connection. Alternatively or additionally, the energy is transmitted by means of a hydraulic active connection.

According to a development of the invention, it is provided that the refuse collection vehicle has a mowing device, the mowing device being arranged in such a way that it follows the collecting device in at least one direction of travel of the refuse collection vehicle. This advantageously ensures that the objects, in particular the rubbish, are not destroyed, in particular mechanically comminuted, by the mowing device before they are picked up by the pick-up device. Furthermore, such a garbage collection vehicle advantageously combines two functions, in particular a garbage collection function and a mowing function, so that an area to be processed preferably only has to be driven over once. This means that a significantly higher area output can be achieved.

In a preferred embodiment, the mowing device is operated by means of electrical energy, in particular by means of an electric motor.

The mowing device is preferably arranged on a further arm extension. Alternatively or additionally, the mowing device is preferably designed as a rotary mower.

According to a development of the invention, it is provided that the refuse collection vehicle has caterpillar tracks, in particular rubber caterpillar tracks. Advantageously, the caterpillar chains reduce a pressure load on the subsoil and thus protect the subsoil. The refuse collection vehicle preferably has a first crawler track on a first side and a second crawler track on a second side opposite the first side. In addition, the first caterpillar chain is driven by a first electric motor and the second caterpillar chain is driven by a second electric motor, with advantageously individual control of the first caterpillar chain and the second caterpillar chain being implemented. Alternatively, the crawler tracks are driven by a hydraulic motor. Preferably, the first caterpillar chain is driven by a first hydraulic motor and the second caterpillar chain is driven by a second hydraulic motor, individual control of the first caterpillar chain and the second caterpillar chain advantageously being implemented.

The refuse collection vehicle preferably has a plurality of wheels in addition to the crawler tracks.

The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the drawing. show:

1. a schematic representation of a first exemplary embodiment of a garbage collection device,

Fig. 2 is a schematic representation of a second embodiment of a garbage collection -

Contraption,

3 shows a schematic representation of a first exemplary embodiment of a refuse collection vehicle in two views,

Fig. 4 is a schematic representation of a second embodiment of a garbage collection

vehicle, and

5 shows a schematic representation of a third exemplary embodiment of a refuse collection vehicle.

Figure 1 shows a schematic representation of a first embodiment of a garbage collection - device E The garbage collection device 1 has a collection device 3, a transport device 5 and a garbage sorting device 7 and is mobile.

The collecting device 3 has a rotatable receiving module 9 with teeth 11 and is set up to receive objects, in particular rubbish. The teeth 11 are preferably designed as a plurality of tines 13 . Arrow 15 shows that the receiving module can be rotated, in particular clockwise and/or counterclockwise. Preferably, the recording module 9 - perpendicular to the image plane of Figure 1 and in Measured in the direction of the axis of rotation of the recording module 9 - at least 30 cm to a maximum of 300 cm, particularly preferably 100 cm, wide. Alternatively or additionally, the height of the collecting device 5 is preferably adjustable in order to set a distance 17 between a base 19 and the receiving module 9 . Alternatively or additionally, the receiving module 9 is preferably adjustable in height in order to set the distance 17 between the base 19 and the receiving module 9 . In a preferred embodiment, the distance 17 is measured between a surface of the base 19 and the axis of rotation of the receiving module 9 . This advantageously allows an unambiguous definition of the distance 17, in particular when, for example, the tines 13 are arranged, formed and/or worn unequally.

The transport device 5 is set up to feed objects, in particular rubbish, which have been picked up by the pick-up device 3 to the rubbish sorting device 7 .

The garbage sorting device 7 is set up to sort the objects fed to the garbage sorting device 7 by the transport device 5 according to at least one sorting criterion and to feed them to a garbage container 21 of the plurality of garbage containers 21 determined by the sorting according to the sorting.

Figure 2 shows a schematic representation of a second embodiment of a garbage collection device 1.

Identical and functionally identical elements are provided with the same reference symbols in all figures so that reference is made to the previous description in each case.

The garbage collection device 1 preferably has an accumulator 23 for storing electrical energy. In addition, the collecting device 3 preferably has at least one electric motor 25 which is set up to rotate the receiving module 9 . Alternatively or additionally, the at least one electric motor 25 or a second electric motor 25 is set up to set the distance 17 between the receiving module 9 and the base 19 .

The collecting device 3 is preferably arranged to be movable relative to the refuse sorting device 7, in particular rotatable and/or pivotable. The fact that the collecting device 3 is movable relative to the waste sorting system 7, in particular is arranged to be pivotable, is by means of the Arrows 27 shown. Alternatively or additionally, the collecting device 3 is preferably movable in a three-dimensional working space relative to the refuse sorting device 7, in particular displaceable.

The transport device 5 preferably has a suction device 29 . Alternatively or additionally, the transport device 5 preferably has a conveyor device 31, in particular a conveyor belt and/or a screw conveyor, which is set up to move objects, in particular heavy and/or large objects, in particular glass bottles, from the collection device 3 to the refuse sorting device 7 transport.

Figure 3 shows a schematic representation of a first embodiment of a refuse collection vehicle 33 in two views. Figure 3 a) shows a top view of the refuse collection vehicle 33 and Figure 3 b) shows a cross section of the refuse collection vehicle 33.

The refuse collection vehicle 33 preferably has a third exemplary embodiment of a refuse collection device 1 , with the collection device 3 being arranged on an arm extension 35 . The transport device 5 is preferably at least partially arranged in the arm extension 35 . In addition, the arm extension 35 is preferably configured to move the pick-up device 3 relative to the refuse sorting device 7 . In addition, the arm extension 35 is preferably set up to set the distance 17 between the receiving module 9 and the base 19 . In a manner not shown here, the arm extension 35 can preferably have a plurality of joints, similar to an excavator arm. In a preferred embodiment, the arm extension 35 can be moved hydraulically and/or by means of electric motors.

The refuse collection vehicle 33 preferably has a modular vehicle device 37, with the refuse sorting device 7 preferably being connected to the modular vehicle device 37, particularly preferably being rigidly connected. Alternatively, the garbage collection device 1, in particular the garbage sorting device 7, in particular in a modular embodiment, is connected to a modular vehicle device 37, preferably in an elastically resilient manner.

Preferably, the garbage collection vehicle 33, in particular the modular vehicle device 37, a drive device 39 on. The drive device 39 is preferably set up to move the garbage collection vehicle 33 in at least one direction of travel 41, particularly preferably in at least two in particular opposite directions of travel 41 to move. The drive device 39 is preferably designed as an electric motor drive train or has an electric motor drive train. However, the drive train can also be a hybrid drive train or a combustion engine drive train. The refuse collection vehicle 33 preferably has crawler tracks 43 which are preferably driven by means of the drive device 39 . The first caterpillar chain 43.1 and the second caterpillar chain 43.2 are particularly preferably driven independently of one another.

The garbage collection vehicle 33 preferably has a control device 45 . The control device 45 is preferably operatively connected to the drive device 39 in a manner that is not explicitly shown. Alternatively or additionally, the control device 45 is preferably set up to operate the garbage collection vehicle 33 by remote control. Alternatively or additionally, the control device 45 is preferably set up to actuate the refuse collection vehicle 33 autonomously.

Figure 4 shows a schematic representation of a second embodiment of a garbage collection vehicle 33. The garbage collection vehicle 33 preferably has a fourth

Embodiment of a garbage collection device 1 on.

The garbage collection vehicle 33 preferably has a central module 47 to which the garbage collection device 1, in particular the garbage sorting device 7, and the modular vehicle device 37 are coupled. The garbage collection vehicle 33, in particular the center module 47, preferably has the accumulator 23 for storing electrical energy.

Alternatively or additionally, the refuse collection vehicle 33 preferably has a mowing device 49, in particular a rotary mower. The mowing device 49 is particularly preferably coupled to the center module 47 . Alternatively, the mowing device 49 can be coupled to the garbage collection device 1 , in particular to the garbage sorting device 7 . Alternatively, the mowing device 49 may be coupled to the modular vehicle device 37 . The mowing device 49 is preferably arranged in such a way that it follows the collecting device 3 in the at least one direction of travel 41 of the garbage collection vehicle 33 . The refuse sorting device 7 preferably has a separating element 51 which is set up to sort the objects supplied by the transport device 5, in particular the refuse supplied by the transport device 5, according to the respective size.

The refuse collection vehicle 33 preferably has an operating device 53, in particular a driver's cab, in particular a driver's cab that is set up to operate the refuse collection vehicle 33 manually.

FIG. 5 shows a schematic representation of a third exemplary embodiment of a refuse collection vehicle 33. The refuse collection vehicle 33 preferably has the first exemplary embodiment of a refuse collection device 1.

The modular vehicle device 37 has a plurality of wheels 55, preferably four wheels 55.

Furthermore, the refuse collection vehicle 33 has a connecting device 57 which is set up to connect the refuse collection vehicle 33 to a motor vehicle. The connecting device 57 is preferably arranged on the modular vehicle device 37 . Alternatively, the connecting device 57 is preferably arranged on the refuse collection device 1 . Alternatively, the connecting device 57 is preferably arranged on the center module 47 . The connecting device 57 is preferably used to mechanically connect the garbage collection vehicle 33 to the motor vehicle. In addition, the connecting device 57 is preferably set up to transmit energy from the motor vehicle to the refuse collection vehicle 33 .

The refuse collection vehicle 33 can be arranged in front of the motor vehicle in the direction of travel by means of the connecting device 57, so that the collecting device 3 runs ahead of the motor vehicle in the direction of travel. Alternatively, the refuse collection vehicle 33 can be arranged behind the motor vehicle in the direction of travel by means of the connecting device 57, so that the collection device 3 follows the motor vehicle in the direction of travel.

Figures 1 to 5 show only a limited selection of embodiments of the garbage collection device 1 and the garbage collection vehicle 33. To construct a garbage collection vehicle 33, all embodiments of the garbage collection device 1 with all configurations of the modular vehicle device 37 can be combined to form a garbage collection vehicle 33 . Alternatively, any embodiment of refuse collection vehicle 33 may include center module 47 .

In particular, refuse collection vehicle 33 can also have a combination of wheels 55 and caterpillar chains 43, for example wheels 55 leading the caterpillar chains 43 and/or wheels 55 trailing the caterpillar chains 43.

Claims

EXPECTATIONS

1. Garbage collection device (1) having a collection device (3), a transport device (5), a garbage sorting device (7) and a plurality of garbage containers (21), wherein

- The collecting device (3) has a rotatable receiving module (9) with teeth (11) and is set up to receive objects, wherein

- The transport device (5) is set up to supply objects which are picked up by the collecting device (3), the garbage sorting device (7), wherein

- the garbage sorting device (7) is set up to sort the objects fed to the garbage sorting device (7) by the transport device (5) according to at least one sorting criterion and, according to the sorting, to a garbage container (21) of the plurality of garbage containers (21) determined by the sorting to supply, whereby

- The garbage collection device (1) is mobile.

2. Garbage collection device (1) according to claim 1, wherein the garbage collection device (1) comprises an accumulator (23) for storing electrical energy.

3. Garbage collection device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the collection device (1) relative to the garbage sorting device (7) is arranged to be movable, in particular rotatable and/or pivotable.

4. Waste collection device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the collection device (1) is arranged on an arm extension (35).

5. Waste collection device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the collection device (3) and / or the receiving module (9) is adjustable in height to set a distance (17) between a base (19) and the receiving module (9). .

6. garbage collection device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the transport device (5) from a suction device (29).

7. garbage collection device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the receiving module (9) is at least 30 cm to a maximum of 300 cm, preferably 100 cm, wide.

8. garbage collection vehicle (33) with a garbage collection device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims.

9. Garbage collection vehicle (33) according to claim 8 with a drive device (39) which is arranged to move the garbage collection vehicle (33) in at least one direction of travel (41).

10. Garbage collection vehicle (33) according to claim 8 or 9 with a control device (45) which is set up to actuate the garbage collection vehicle (33) remotely and/or autonomously.

11. refuse collection vehicle (33) according to any one of claims 8 to 10 with an operating device (53) which is set up to operate the refuse collection vehicle (33) manually.

12. refuse collection vehicle (33) according to any one of claims 8 to 11 with a connecting device (57) which is arranged to the refuse collection vehicle (33) with a

to connect motor vehicle.

13. Refuse collection vehicle (33) according to one of claims 8 to 12 with a mowing device (49), wherein the mowing device (49) is arranged such that it follows the collecting device (3) in at least one direction of travel (41).

14. Garbage collection vehicle (33) according to any one of claims 8 to 13, wherein the garbage collection

Vehicle (33) has caterpillar chains (43).