EP0488952A2 - Méthode et dispositif pour deconsigner des articles, par exemple des boîtes de boissons vides - Google Patents

Méthode et dispositif pour deconsigner des articles, par exemple des boîtes de boissons vides Download PDF

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EP0488952A2
EP0488952A2 EP91810911A EP91810911A EP0488952A2 EP 0488952 A2 EP0488952 A2 EP 0488952A2 EP 91810911 A EP91810911 A EP 91810911A EP 91810911 A EP91810911 A EP 91810911A EP 0488952 A2 EP0488952 A2 EP 0488952A2
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    • G07F7/00—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus
    • G07F7/06—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by returnable containers, i.e. reverse vending systems in which a user is rewarded for returning a container that serves as a token of value, e.g. bottles
    • G07F7/0609—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by returnable containers, i.e. reverse vending systems in which a user is rewarded for returning a container that serves as a token of value, e.g. bottles by fluid containers, e.g. bottles, cups, gas containers

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  • the invention relates to a method for taking back articles, e.g. empty beverage cans, using a take-back device, the item being checked before the item is accepted.
  • the invention is related to the collection and recycling of raw materials already used and is in an area in which great efforts are made to reduce the environmental impact.
  • recyclable metallic packaging such as those used primarily for canned goods and drinks, should be separated from other waste and prepared for recycling.
  • European patent application No. 0 303 137 has disclosed a method and a device in which a device for collecting reusable articles is paired with a gaming machine.
  • a device for collecting reusable articles is paired with a gaming machine.
  • an actuating arm of the gaming machine is released after checking the same and based on the findings. With the movement of the actuating arm by the person giving up, this is given a chance of winning.
  • the play instinct that is present in many people is to be used to achieve the most complete possible recycling of such reusable articles with the aid of this invention.
  • the known device has a printer that prints the game result.
  • the issued note can be, for example, a voucher or a lottery ticket.
  • the device must not be installed in many countries because it has the character of a prohibited gaming machine owns.
  • Another disadvantage is that the device is susceptible to sabotage. It can be easily blocked by entering solid objects. The device cannot distinguish cans from different manufacturers or separate aluminum and tin cans. It is therefore an object of the invention to avoid at least some of these disadvantages.
  • a method of the type mentioned at the outset is characterized in that when the article is accepted, a counter is actuated, the counter is at predetermined counter readings and / or after the entry of articles has ended, a printer for issuing a bill, e.g. a voucher and / or a dispenser for dispensing an object, e.g. of a sample, operated.
  • a printer for issuing a bill e.g. a voucher and / or a dispenser for dispensing an object, e.g. of a sample, operated.
  • the advantages achieved by the invention are essentially to be seen in the fact that the consumers of beverage or food cans when throwing such cans into the receiving opening of the take-back device are animated by issuing vouchers to collect such reusable materials in a large manner.
  • the counter can be programmed so that a voucher is issued each time a predetermined number of cans are inserted.
  • the submission of vouchers does not depend on chance and therefore has no (forbidden) gambling character.
  • the procedure can also be carried out in such a way that a certificate for the number of returned articles is issued in addition to or instead of the described delivery of a voucher. With this certificate, e.g. the deposit paid upon purchase of the items can be claimed back from the seller.
  • a sorting device is advantageously actuated in accordance with the make and / or material of the article. In this way it is possible to collect aluminum cans and tin cans separately, for example.
  • a deformation device is expediently actuated to reduce the volume of the article. This makes it possible to build a take-back device with relatively small dimensions.
  • Advertising spaces can be arranged on the return device, on which additional advertising or information can be operated, for example with slides, video clips, treadmill, moving text, etc., be it for recycling or for new products.
  • additional advertising or information can be operated, for example with slides, video clips, treadmill, moving text, etc., be it for recycling or for new products.
  • This enables the operator of the devices to sell or rent advertising space in order to raise the costs for the procurement of profits, maintenance and amortization of the devices. As a rule, proceeds from the recycling of the old material alone are not enough.
  • the printer integrated in the return device prints the voucher text before the voucher is issued, so that this text or the printed profit can be adapted to the respective advertising.
  • Advertising can be triggered, for example, by entering articles.
  • the video device should only be in operation when there is a return.
  • the invention also relates to a return device for articles, for example beverage cans, with at least one acceptance opening for entering the articles and an article checking device.
  • the take-back device according to the invention is characterized by a printer and / or an output device and a programmable counting device which can be actuated by the article checking device in order to actuate the printer and / or the output device when the counter values are programmed and / or after the completion of the entry of articles a voucher, e.g. voucher, or to issue an object, e.g. a sample of goods.
  • the return device 1 has a front side 2 with an advertising area 3. Below the advertising area 3 is a receiving opening 4 for introducing the collected containers, an optical display device 5, which provides information about the respective state of the return device 1, and an output slot 6 arranged for the issue of vouchers.
  • an article checking device 7 for checking the size and the material of the inserted containers and a deformation device 8.
  • a printer 10 In addition to the deformation device 8 there is a counter 9, above the output slot 6, a printer 10 and behind the output slot 6 an output device 13. Under the deformation device 8 at least one collecting container 11 or at least two collecting containers 11, 11 'are installed together with a sorting device 12.
  • the return device described above works as follows: When a collected container for recycling in the receiving opening 4 of the return device 1 is inserted, the article checking device 7 comes into operation, which the size and determines the material of the container and, on the one hand, actuates the deformation device 8 if the findings are good and, on the other hand, switches on the sorting device 12 and the counting device 9.
  • the inserted container is compressed by the deformation device 8, for example by a hydraulic press or an eccentric press, to about a twelfth of the original volume and then falls into one of the collecting containers 11, 11 ', the sorting device 12, according to the determined material of the container, makes the selection and the compressed container in the correct collection container 11, 11 'leads.
  • the counter 9 gives a pulse to the printer 10 at certain counter positions for printing a voucher and for issuing the same.
  • the voucher can be removed from the output slot 6 of the return device 1.
  • advertising spots or information that may relate, for example, to the objects to be collected appear on the advertising area 3 on the front side 2, in accordance with the advertising facilities installed in the advertising space behind the advertising area 3, such as a slide projector, video projector, treadmill and / or ticker.
  • the optical display device 5 which provides information about the respective state of the return device 1, shows, for example, the degree of filling of the collecting container 11 or the collecting container 11, 11 ', as well as any trouble spots in the return device 1.
  • the embodiment described above relates primarily to the collection of beverage or canned food. It is readily conceivable that a similar device could be used for collecting PET materials such as plastic bottles, or glass or other valuable material for recycling.
  • a further sorting device or switch 12 ' is provided in addition to the sorting device 12, to sort out non-deformable articles by the deformation device 8 into a third collecting container 11 ⁇ as rejects.
  • the article checking device 7 has at least one sensor, e.g. a material sensor 21 to check the article.
  • the material sensor detects whether the article is non-metallic or metallic. If necessary, the material sensor also determines whether a ferometallic or non-ferrometallic material is present.
  • a weight sensor 23 can also be provided.
  • a reading device 25 which is able to determine from the company from which company the article was marketed on the basis of the imprint.
  • the sensor or sensors 21, 23, 25 output the signals to a control circuit 27 which triggers various functions, e.g.
  • the control circuit 27 also provides for the display of the operating state in the display device 5.
  • the deformation device 8 When the deformation device 8 is able to deform the article, it emits a signal which switches the counting device 9.
  • the counting device 9 optionally contains several counters, which are switched depending on the origin of the tested article.
  • the sponsor can determine that his prices are only given for his cans.
  • the counter 9 actuates the printer 10 via a printer controller 35.
  • the output device 36 is controlled by the counter 9 via the output controller 37.
  • an overload sensor 39 provides feedback to the control circuit 27, and the absence of a signal on the signal line 28 prevents the counting device 9 from being actuated.
  • the deformation device 8 then returns to the original position, and the control circuit 27 controls the switches 12 and 12 'to steer the article into the reject container 11 ⁇ (Fig. 2).

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  • Control Of Vending Devices And Auxiliary Devices For Vending Devices (AREA)
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EP91810911A 1990-11-28 1991-11-25 Méthode et dispositif pour deconsigner des articles, par exemple des boîtes de boissons vides Expired - Lifetime EP0488952B1 (fr)

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US5435445A (en) * 1993-12-30 1995-07-25 Environmental Products Corporation Method of operating a reverse vending machine
US5465822A (en) * 1992-03-16 1995-11-14 Environmental Products Corporation Commodity densification assembly having a multiple path distribution device
US5593017A (en) * 1994-03-18 1997-01-14 Environmental Products Corporation Method and apparatus for identifying information contained in surface deviations
WO2006089990A1 (fr) * 2005-02-24 2006-08-31 Joan Boada Bosch Conteneur de collecte de conserves et piles
EP1970868A1 (fr) 2007-03-16 2008-09-17 Nobab GmbH Dispositif et procédé destinés au stockage automatique de marchandises au détail

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US4248334A (en) * 1978-03-13 1981-02-03 Pepsico Inc. Recycling apparatus
US4257511A (en) * 1976-12-27 1981-03-24 Miller John H Method and apparatus for selective recovery of metal containers
US4285426A (en) * 1979-01-25 1981-08-25 Pepsico Inc. Container redemption apparatus and process
FR2557332A1 (fr) * 1983-12-26 1985-06-28 Lesage Gaston Procede et appareil pour la deconsignation de bouteilles
US4579216A (en) * 1984-09-17 1986-04-01 Environmental Products Company Returnable container redemption method
EP0390940A1 (fr) * 1989-04-01 1990-10-10 Egapro Ag Appareil pour collecter des articles

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US3224544A (en) * 1963-05-29 1965-12-21 New Era Letter Co Article dispensing controlled message producing means
US4257511A (en) * 1976-12-27 1981-03-24 Miller John H Method and apparatus for selective recovery of metal containers
US4248334A (en) * 1978-03-13 1981-02-03 Pepsico Inc. Recycling apparatus
US4285426A (en) * 1979-01-25 1981-08-25 Pepsico Inc. Container redemption apparatus and process
FR2557332A1 (fr) * 1983-12-26 1985-06-28 Lesage Gaston Procede et appareil pour la deconsignation de bouteilles
US4579216A (en) * 1984-09-17 1986-04-01 Environmental Products Company Returnable container redemption method
EP0390940A1 (fr) * 1989-04-01 1990-10-10 Egapro Ag Appareil pour collecter des articles

Cited By (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5465822A (en) * 1992-03-16 1995-11-14 Environmental Products Corporation Commodity densification assembly having a multiple path distribution device
US5435445A (en) * 1993-12-30 1995-07-25 Environmental Products Corporation Method of operating a reverse vending machine
US5593017A (en) * 1994-03-18 1997-01-14 Environmental Products Corporation Method and apparatus for identifying information contained in surface deviations
WO2006089990A1 (fr) * 2005-02-24 2006-08-31 Joan Boada Bosch Conteneur de collecte de conserves et piles
EP1970868A1 (fr) 2007-03-16 2008-09-17 Nobab GmbH Dispositif et procédé destinés au stockage automatique de marchandises au détail

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