EP2314526A1 - Récipient de déchets - Google Patents

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EP2314526A1
EP2314526A1 EP09173984A EP09173984A EP2314526A1 EP 2314526 A1 EP2314526 A1 EP 2314526A1 EP 09173984 A EP09173984 A EP 09173984A EP 09173984 A EP09173984 A EP 09173984A EP 2314526 A1 EP2314526 A1 EP 2314526A1
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container
receptacle element
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refuse
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Dermot Heffernan
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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
    • B65F1/12—Refuse receptacles; Accessories therefor with devices facilitating emptying
    • 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
    • B65F1/1468—Means for facilitating the transport of the receptacle, e.g. wheels, rolls

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  • This invention relates to a refuse container.
  • a refuse container comprising a receptacle element for at least temporarily storing refuse, the receptacle element being selectively movable between a storing configuration and an emptying configuration.
  • the container comprises means to support the receptacle element relative to the ground.
  • the receptacle element is movable relative to the support means between the storing configuration and the emptying configuration.
  • the support means is configured to support the receptacle element raised above the ground.
  • the support means is configured to support the receptacle element raised above the ground in the storing configuration.
  • the support means may be configured to support the receptacle element raised above the ground in the emptying configuration. This arrangement facilitates ease of emptying of the receptacle element.
  • the receptacle element is rotatable between the storing configuration and the emptying configuration.
  • the receptacle element is rotatable by greater than 90 degrees between the storing configuration and the emptying configuration. In this manner the receptacle element may be emptied by tipping the refuse out of the receptacle element.
  • the receptacle element is rotatable by greater than 120 degrees between the storing configuration and the emptying configuration. Most preferably the receptacle element is rotatable by approximately 135 degrees between the storing configuration and the emptying configuration. The axis of rotation may extend through the receptacle element. This arrangement results in a compact container which is easy to empty.
  • the axis of rotation extends through one or more points of attachment of the support means to the receptacle element.
  • the axis of rotation is spaced apart from the centroid of the receptacle element. This arrangement creates a moment of inertia to prevent the receptacle element from inadvertently moving from the storing configuration to the emptying configuration.
  • the axis of rotation is located closer to a base of the receptacle element than the centroid of the receptacle element.
  • the axis of rotation may be located closer to a rear wall of the receptacle element than the centroid of the receptacle element.
  • the receptacle element comprises an opening through which refuse may enter and/or exit the receptacle element.
  • the container comprises means to cover the opening. In this manner rainwater and/or animals are prevented from entering the receptacle element.
  • the cover means is selectively movable between a covered configuration and an uncovered configuration. Most preferably the cover means is rotatable between the covered configuration and the uncovered configuration. The cover means may be configured to move from the covered configuration to the uncovered configuration responsive to the receptacle element moving from the storing configuration to the emptying configuration. This arrangement results in a container which is easy to empty.
  • the container comprises means to attach the container to a vehicle.
  • the container may be transported to any desired site, for example a refuse collection centre.
  • the container comprises one or more wheels. In this manner the container may be easily transported.
  • the refuse container 1 comprises a receptacle bin 2 for at least temporarily storing refuse, and a support trailer 8.
  • the bin 2 comprises an opening 14 through which refuse may enter and/or exit the bin 2, and the refuse container 1 comprises a lid 3 to cover the opening 14.
  • the lid 3 is selectively rotatable between a covered configuration ( Fig. 3 ) and an uncovered configuration ( Fig. 1 ).
  • the support trailer 8 comprises a trailer base 11, two upstanding arms 9, a tow bar 5, and two wheels 7.
  • Each arm 9 is fixedly attached to the trailer base 11.
  • Each arm 9 comprises an inwardly protruding pivot finger 6 to attach the bin 2 to the support trailer 8 ( Fig. 2 ).
  • the tow bar 5 is fixedly attached to the trailer base 11.
  • the tow bar 5 enables the support trailer 8 and hence the refuse container 1 as a whole to be attached to a vehicle, such as a motorcar or a truck.
  • Each wheel 7 is attached to the trailer base 11.
  • the bin 2 is selectively rotatable relative to the support trailer 8 between a storing configuration ( Figs. 1 to 3 ) and an emptying configuration ( Fig. 4 ).
  • the axis of rotation A-A extends through the bin 2, and extends through the pivot fingers 6 at the points of attachment of the support trailer 8 to the bin 2 ( Fig. 2 ).
  • the axis of rotation A-A is spaced apart from the centroid 10 of the bin 2 ( Fig. 1 ).
  • the axis of rotation A-A is located closer to the base 13 of the bin 2 than the centroid 10 of the bin 2
  • the axis of rotation A-A is located closer to the rear wall 12 of the bin 2 than the centroid 10 of the bin 2.
  • the bin 2 rotates by approximately 135 degrees between the storing configuration ( Fig. 1 ) and the emptying configuration ( Fig. 4 ).
  • the weight of the lid 3 causes the lid 3 to automatically move from the covered configuration to the uncovered configuration, responsive to the bin 2 moving from the storing configuration ( Fig. 3 ) to the emptying configuration ( Fig. 4 ).
  • the support trailer 8 supports the bin 2 relative to the ground raised above the ground in the storing configuration ( Fig. 1 ) and in the emptying configuration ( Fig. 4 ).
  • the refuse container 1 In use, the refuse container 1 is located at a desired site of storing refuse. To insert refuse into the bin 2, the lid 3 is manually rotated from the covered configuration ( Fig. 3 ) to the uncovered configuration ( Fig. 1 ). The refuse is inserted into the bin 2, and the lid 3 is released. The weight of the lid 3 causes the lid 3 to automatically rotate from the uncovered configuration ( Fig. 1 ) to the covered configuration ( Fig. 3 ).
  • the tow bar 5 When it is desired to empty the bin 2, the tow bar 5 is attached to a vehicle ( Fig. 3 ), such as a motorcar or a truck, and the refuse container 1 is transported to a site of refuse disposal.
  • the bin 2 is manually rotated relative to the support trailer 8 from the storing configuration ( Fig. 3 ) to the emptying configuration ( Fig. 4 ).
  • the weight of the lid 3 causes the lid 3 to automatically move from the covered configuration to the uncovered configuration as the bin 2 moves from the storing configuration ( Fig. 3 ) to the emptying configuration ( Fig. 4 ).
  • the refuse falls out of the bin 2 under gravitational action.
  • the bin 2 When the bin 2 is empty, the bin 2 is manually rotated relative to the support trailer 8 from the emptying configuration ( Fig. 4 ) to the storing configuration ( Fig. 3 ).
  • the weight of the lid 3 causes the lid 3 to automatically move from the uncovered configuration to the covered configuration as the bin 2 moves from the emptying configuration ( Fig. 4 ) to the storing configuration ( Fig. 3 ).
  • the refuse container 1 may then be transported back to the desired site of storing refuse.
  • the trailer 8 is provided below the large wheelie bin 2 which may have a volume of 1,000 litres or 1,100 litres.
  • the trailer container 1 keeps the waste sealed from rain, dogs, birds, and rodents.
  • the trailer container 1 enables the waste load to be tipped out without further handling of the rubbish bags being required.
  • the trailer container 1 thus minimises any smell and/or mess associated with the handling of wet rubbish bags.
  • the large wheelie bin 2 is attached to the trailer 8 by the hinge mechanism 6 which enables easy tipping of waste at a landfill.
  • the hinge 6 is located off-centre and sufficiently low to allow easy tipping of the bin 2.
  • the off-centre hinge 6 ensures that the wheelie bin 2 sits on the plate 11 on the trailer 8 until the operator pushes the top of the wheelie bin 2 beyond centre point and allows for the easy discharge of the waste.
  • the hinge attachment 6 is provided on the lower right hand side above the wheel 7.
  • the wheelie bin 2 rests on the metal protrusions 6 at the rear bottom centre of the bin 2.
  • the wheelie bin 2 rests on the protrusions 6 until such time as the bin 2 is ready to be tipped and at that point it may simply be rotated forward on its hinge 6 and emptied.
  • the container 1 thus provides for ease of tipping.
  • the container 1 provides an easy, clean, and economical way to handle waste and dispose of waste.

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR3100174A1 (fr) * 2019-08-28 2021-03-05 Mj système de déplacement d’une benne amovible

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US2952434A (en) * 1959-07-21 1960-09-13 Seward A Blanchard Tiltable garbage can assembly
US3891106A (en) * 1972-01-06 1975-06-24 Eduardo V Alcanzare Detachable trash box and trailer
US4515510A (en) * 1981-07-17 1985-05-07 Crowcroft Engineering Limited Skip trailer
US4802709A (en) * 1983-08-19 1989-02-07 J-10, Inc. Dumping utility trailer
US5039271A (en) * 1990-03-19 1991-08-13 Julian Vincent D Apparatus for handling trash

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2952434A (en) * 1959-07-21 1960-09-13 Seward A Blanchard Tiltable garbage can assembly
US3891106A (en) * 1972-01-06 1975-06-24 Eduardo V Alcanzare Detachable trash box and trailer
US4515510A (en) * 1981-07-17 1985-05-07 Crowcroft Engineering Limited Skip trailer
US4802709A (en) * 1983-08-19 1989-02-07 J-10, Inc. Dumping utility trailer
US5039271A (en) * 1990-03-19 1991-08-13 Julian Vincent D Apparatus for handling trash

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR3100174A1 (fr) * 2019-08-28 2021-03-05 Mj système de déplacement d’une benne amovible

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