WO2025146372A1 - Dispositif pour tenir des objets souillés et procédé pour maintenir un joint étanche à l'air d'un sac-poubelle pendant l'insertion d'un objet souillé à l'intérieur de celui-ci - Google Patents

Dispositif pour tenir des objets souillés et procédé pour maintenir un joint étanche à l'air d'un sac-poubelle pendant l'insertion d'un objet souillé à l'intérieur de celui-ci Download PDF

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WO2025146372A1
WO2025146372A1 PCT/EP2024/087649 EP2024087649W WO2025146372A1 WO 2025146372 A1 WO2025146372 A1 WO 2025146372A1 EP 2024087649 W EP2024087649 W EP 2024087649W WO 2025146372 A1 WO2025146372 A1 WO 2025146372A1
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Maarten Middelkoop
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Confucius Holding BV
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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
    • B65F1/10—Refuse receptacles; Accessories therefor with refuse filling means, e.g. air-locks
    • 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
    • B65F1/06—Refuse receptacles; Accessories therefor with removable inserts with flexible inserts, e.g. bags or sacks
    • 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
    • B65F1/16—Lids or covers
    • B65F1/1623—Lids or covers with means for assisting the opening or closing thereof, e.g. springs
    • B65F1/163—Pedal-operated lids
    • 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
    • B65F1/06—Refuse receptacles; Accessories therefor with removable inserts with flexible inserts, e.g. bags or sacks
    • B65F1/065—Refuse receptacles; Accessories therefor with removable inserts with flexible inserts, e.g. bags or sacks with means aiding the insertion of the flexible insert
    • 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
    • B65F1/06—Refuse receptacles; Accessories therefor with removable inserts with flexible inserts, e.g. bags or sacks
    • B65F1/068—Refuse receptacles; Accessories therefor with removable inserts with flexible inserts, e.g. bags or sacks with means aiding the removal of the flexible insert
    • 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
    • B65F2001/1653—Constructional features of lids or covers
    • B65F2001/1676—Constructional features of lids or covers relating to means for sealing the lid or cover, e.g. against escaping odors
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65F—GATHERING OR REMOVAL OF DOMESTIC OR LIKE REFUSE
    • B65F2240/00—Types of refuse collected
    • B65F2240/132—Diapers

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  • the present disclosure relates to a device for holding soiled objects, such as diapers, and a method for maintaining an airtight seal of a trash bag during insertion of a soiled object, such as a diaper, in the trash bag.
  • soiled objects such as diapers
  • diapers may be baby diapers and/or adult diapers.
  • Soiled objects can further include soiled clothes, wipes, paper, towels, pads, et cetera, without limitations.
  • Soiled object may also be referred to as soiled articles or contaminated objects, or the like.
  • An example of such device can be found in European patent EP 0 776 305, or the like. It is generally desired that an airtight seal of the device, particularly a trash bag placed in the device, is maintained whilst inserting a soiled object in the device.
  • Such devices are generally used in the healthcare industry, particularly in hospitals and elderly care, for disposing soiled articles.
  • Healthcare facilities are high-pressure environment, wherein excellent hygiene is of utmost importance when handling soiled articles. Accordingly, there is a need for improvement of both hygiene and efficiency in these devices.
  • FIGS. 3 and 4 show the device 1 of FIG. 2 from other perspectives, wherein parts are denoted with the same reference signs as in FIG. 2.
  • the device 1 is shown in closer detail. It can be seen that the upper lid U is operated by actuation rods 6U, and the lower lid L is operated by actuation rods 6L. When the actuation rods 6U of the upper lid U are pulled downwards, the two wedges 5 of the upper lid U are pivoted about the upper pivot axis XU to bring the upper lid U in its open position (shown, e.g., in FIG. 6).
  • the fourth engagement member 201 is configured to engage with the second engagement member 221 of the second actuation element 22 in a second position (not shown here) of the movement mechanism 20.
  • the movement mechanism is in its first position.
  • the fourth engagement member 201 passes the second engagement member 221, such that the movement mechanism springs into its second position, as it is biased by the torsion spring 200 to do so. Accordingly, the fourth engagement member 201 and second engagement member 221 can then engage with each other.
  • upward movement of the third actuation element 23, and thus the movement mechanism 20 causes the second actuation element 22 to move upward, thereby moving the lower lid L to its open position, as will become apparent in FIGS. 11 A - 1 IF.
  • the first actuation element 21 further comprises a first disengagement portion 212
  • the movement mechanism 20 comprises a second disengagement portion 202.
  • the first disengagement portion 212 is configured to engage with the second disengagement portion 202 when the movement mechanism 20 is in the second position (not shown here). Engagement of the first disengagement portion 212 and the second disengagement portion 202 moves the movement mechanism 20 to the first position, as shown here in FIG. 9.
  • the movement mechanism 20 moves with the third actuation element 23 until it clears the second actuation element 22, such that the movement mechanism 20 moves in clockwise direction CW to its second position (as shown in FIG. 1 IB) by means of the torsion spring 200.
  • the pedal is released (FIG. 11C)
  • the second engagement member 221 and fourth engagement member 201 come into contact with each other as the third actuation element 23 moves back upwards.
  • the upper lid U is closed again due to upward movement of the first actuation element 21. Accordingly, the device 1 is in its temporary holding state in FIG. 11C.
  • FIG. 14 gives an overview of the operation mechanism 2 in an assembled state.
  • the first biasing spring 210, second biasing spring 220, and third biasing spring 230 are shown, as well as the resistance gear wheels 214, 224 that engage with the gear racks 213, 223.
  • FIGS. 15 - 18 illustrate how the device 1 can be brought into its service state, in which both the upper lid U and the lower lid L are opened, such that a trash bag B (not shown here) can be removed, inserted or replaced.
  • the user can bring the device 1 in the service state by turning the service knob 7.
  • the service knob 7 comprises a rotation plate 70 that rotates with the knob 7, and two service plates 71, that extend from the rotation plate 70 in a direction away from the operation mechanism 2.
  • the service plates 71 are inclined, as can be seen in the FIGS.
  • the operation mechanism 2 further comprises a service state mechanism 8, with two service paddles 80U, 80L.
  • the paddles 80U, 80L can rotate about a pivot axis 81.
  • the paddles 80U, 80L are further engaged by two spring-loaded rods 82.
  • the spring-loaded rods 82 are biased towards the knob 7. It can be seen in FIG. 16 that the rods 82 engage with the rotation plate 70, in which case the device 1 is not in the service state, but instead in the normal operating state. This normal operating state is also shown in FIG. 17. In FIG. 18, instead the knob 7 is turned to the service state position, which means that the two service plates 71 align with the spring-loaded rods 82, which are thus allowed to move the paddles 80U, 80L in direction of the knob 7. In this position as shown in FIG.
  • the first paddle 80U is configured to engage with a service catch 9U of the first actuation element 21, and the second paddle 80L is configured to engage with a service catch 9L of the second actuation element 22.
  • the service catch 9U of the first actuation element 21 corresponds to the first engagement member 211.
  • Device for holding soiled objects comprising: a lower clamping hatch having an open position and a closed position; an upper clamping hatch having an open position and a closed position; and a support frame for supporting the upper clamping hatch and the lower clamping hatch, wherein the upper clamping hatch is supported above the lower clamping hatch, wherein the upper clamping hatch further comprises mounting means configured for holding an edge of a trash bag, the edge defining an open end of the trash bag, and the trash bag being intended for containing the soiled objects, wherein the lower clamping hatch and the upper clamping hatch define a temporary holding volume therebetween, and wherein the trash bag, in use, is directed from the mounting means downwardly through the upper clamping hatch and the lower clamping hatch, and wherein the device has at least an input state and an output state, wherein, in the input state of the device: the lower clamping hatch is in the closed position, such that a soiled object cannot pass therethrough and the trash bag, in use, is clamped thereby, and the upper clamping
  • Device wherein, when the device is moved from the input state to the output state, the upper clamping hatch is moved to the closed position before the lower clamping hatch is moved to the open position.
  • the device further comprising a resting state, wherein, in the resting state of the device: the lower clamping hatch is in the closed position, such that the trash bag is clamped thereby, and the upper clamping hatch is also in the closed position, such that the trash bag is clamped closed thereby at its open end.
  • Device 3, wherein the device is biased to moves automatically from the output state to the resting state, preferably by biasing the upper clamping hatch and/or the lower clamping hatch to the closed position.
  • the device further comprising a service state, wherein, in the service state of the device: the lower clamping hatch and the upper clamping hatch are both in the open position, such that the trash bag can be removed, inserted, and/or replaced.
  • the device further comprising a lever configured to move the upper clamping hatch and the lower clamping hatch into their respective open position and closed positions.
  • the lever is a pedal, preferably a foot pedal.
  • a first actuation element mechanically connected with the upper clamping hatch; a second actuation element mechanically connected with the lower clamping hatch; and a third actuation element mechanically connected with and movable by the pedal
  • the first actuation element has a first engagement member
  • the third actuation element has a third engagement member configured to engage with the first engagement member when the pedal is depressed, such that the first actuation element can be moved by the pedal, through the third actuation element, in a first direction by depressing the pedal, wherein movement of the first actuation element in the first direction causes the upper clamping hatch to move from the closed position to the open position
  • the second actuation element has a second engagement member
  • the movement mechanism is connected with the third actuation element and has a first position and a second position, and further comprises a fourth engagement member configured to engage with the second engagement member of the second actuation element in the second position of the movement mechanism, wherein the movement mechanism is biased towards the second position when
  • the first actuation element further comprises a first disengagement portion and the movement mechanism comprises a second disengagement portion, wherein the first disengagement portion is configured to engage with the second disengagement portion when the movement mechanism is in the second position and the pedal is released, and wherein engagement of the first disengagement portion and the second disengagement portion moves the movement mechanism to the first position.
  • the upper clamping hatch and/or the lower clamping hatch comprise: a first hatch part and a second hatch part, wherein, in the closed position, the first and second hatch parts abut each other, so as to be able to clamp the trash bag therebetween, and, in the open position, the first and second hatch parts are moved apart from each other.
  • first and second hatch parts are each a spherical shell wedge, pivotable about a common pivot axis, wherein both end points of each wedge are positioned on the common pivot axis, preferably wherein each spherical shell wedge is identical.
  • Device according to clause 11 or 12 wherein at least part of an abutment surface of the first hatch part and/or the second hatch part is covered by a resilient sealing material, such as an elastomer, the abutment surface being a contact surface between the first and second hatch parts in the closed position.
  • the upper clamping hatch and/or the lower clamping hatch are configured to clamp the trash bag, in the closed position, with sufficient force to clamp the trash bag in an airtight manner.
  • the lower clamping hatch is further configured to clamp the trash bag, in the closed position, with a force that still allows the trash bag to slide through the lower clamping hatch whilst maintaining an airtight seal.
  • the mounting means of the upper clamping hatch are placed on an exterior surface of the upper clamping hatch.
  • Method for maintaining an airtight seal of a trash bag during insertion of a soiled object, such as a diaper, in the trash bag comprising the steps of: clamping the trash bag closed, in an airtight manner, at a first location near an open end of the trash bag, and simultaneously clamping the trash bag closed, in an airtight manner, at a second location away from the open end of the trash bag and the first location; subsequently releasing the clamp at the first location, and inserting the soiled object in the trash bag between the first and second locations; after inserting the soiled object in the trash bag between the first and second locations, re-establishing the clamp at the first location and subsequently releasing the clamp at the second location, such that the soiled object is inserted in the trash bag whilst maintaining the airtight seal of the trash bag to the exterior of the trash bag.

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L'invention concerne un dispositif (1) pour tenir des objets souillés (OBJ), tels que des couches, comprenant des trappes de serrage inférieure et supérieure (L,U) ayant une position ouverte et une position fermée, et un cadre de support (10) pour les porter, la trappe de serrage supérieure (U) étant plus haute que la trappe de serrage inférieure (L), la trappe de serrage supérieure (U) comprenant des moyens de montage (50) pour tenir un bord d'un sac-poubelle (B), les trappes de serrage inférieure et supérieure (L, U) définissant un volume de tenue temporaire (T), le dispositif ayant un état d'entrée et un état de sortie. Selon l'invention, dans l'état d'entrée, la trappe de serrage inférieure (L) est dans la position fermée, et la trappe de serrage supérieure (U) est dans la position ouverte, et dans l'état de sortie du dispositif, la trappe de serrage inférieure (L) est dans la position ouverte, et la trappe de serrage supérieure (U) est dans la position fermée. L'invention concerne également un procédé associé pour maintenir un joint étanche à l'air d'un sac-poubelle (B) pendant l'insertion d'un objet souillé (OBJ) à l'intérieur de celui-ci.
PCT/EP2024/087649 2024-01-02 2024-12-19 Dispositif pour tenir des objets souillés et procédé pour maintenir un joint étanche à l'air d'un sac-poubelle pendant l'insertion d'un objet souillé à l'intérieur de celui-ci Pending WO2025146372A1 (fr)

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NL2037221A NL2037221B1 (en) 2024-01-02 2024-03-11 Device for holding soiled objects and method for maintaining an airtight seal of a trash bag during insertion of a soiled object therein
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WO1996006788A1 (fr) * 1994-08-26 1996-03-07 Jones, Jones & Jones Company N.V. Conteneur a articles jetables
JPH08282801A (ja) * 1995-04-19 1996-10-29 Matsushita Electric Ind Co Ltd 汚物収納容器

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JPH08282801A (ja) * 1995-04-19 1996-10-29 Matsushita Electric Ind Co Ltd 汚物収納容器

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