EP0528810B1 - Container and pickup assembly for collection of recyclable materials - Google Patents
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- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65F—GATHERING OR REMOVAL OF DOMESTIC OR LIKE REFUSE
- B65F3/00—Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse
- B65F3/001—Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse for segregated refuse collecting, e.g. vehicles with several compartments
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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
- B65F1/0033—Refuse receptacles; Accessories therefor specially adapted for segregated refuse collecting, e.g. receptacles with several compartments; Combination of receptacles
- B65F1/004—Refuse receptacles; Accessories therefor specially adapted for segregated refuse collecting, e.g. receptacles with several compartments; Combination of receptacles the receptacles being divided in compartments by partitions
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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
- B65F3/00—Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse
- B65F3/02—Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse with means for discharging refuse receptacles thereinto
- B65F2003/022—Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse with means for discharging refuse receptacles thereinto the discharging means comprising a device for determining the weight of the content of refuse receptacles
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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
- B65F3/00—Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse
- B65F3/02—Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse with means for discharging refuse receptacles thereinto
- B65F2003/0223—Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse with means for discharging refuse receptacles thereinto the discharging means comprising elements for holding the receptacle
- B65F2003/023—Gripper arms for embracing the receptacle
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- the invention relates to an apparatus for receiving separated materials and for selectively dumping said materials, comprising a container divided into a plurality of bins, each bin being provided for receiving one type of said separated materials, a plurality of planar lids, each of said lids being hingedly attached to a corresponding bin for closing the bin, and a pickup assembly for engaging and picking up said container.
- a pick-up apparatus which comprises two clamping arms for engaging a container. On the inside surface of these arms conical pads are provided.
- the problem underlying the invention is to provide an apparatus for receiving separated materials and for dumping said materials without mixing them.
- lid closure means for maintaining each of said lids in a closed position during pickup of said container, and lid release means for selectively releasing said lids during dumping of said materials.
- the bins can be opened successively during dumping. This avoids mixing of the separated materials, when the materials are dumped in the respective compartments.
- Figure 1 illustrates a container to be normally stationed outside of a building and adapted to be moved to curbside for trash pickup.
- Outside container 30 preferably utilizes a tubular metal framework 32 having essentially rectangular sides.
- the framework provides a means for gripping of the container 30 for lifting and dumping.
- Framework 32 is covered on the inner faces thereof by panels 36 which may be of sheet metal, or sheet plastic.
- panels 36 may be of sheet metal, or sheet plastic.
- the entire container 30 may be molded from plastic having ribs on the external surface thereof to provide strength and gripping surfaces.
- a plurality of dividers 37 is provided to divide the container 30 into a plurality of bins 45. Three bins 45 are shown although it is to be understood that the system of the invention may utilize more or less than three bins.
- Each bin 45 includes a hinged lid 40; for example, lid 40B shown in an open position.
- Each lid 40 is hinged along one edge by hinge 44.
- Handles 41 are provided for manual opening of lid 40.
- lids 40 are shown hinged along a longitudinal edge of container 30, the lids may be hinged laterally.
- a metal channel 34 may be attached around the top periphery of tubular framework 32 and divider 37 to provide a flat mating surface for lids 40.
- a spring loaded catch 42 is provided for each bin 45, shown in more detail in Figure 5.
- An operating rod 57 for each lock extends from catch 42 to a pivot bracket 60 attached to a lower element of pipe frame 32.
- a push plate 43 is attached to each catch 42 to permit manual release thereof for placing materials in a bin. Pressure on push plate 43 causes catch member 50 to pivot at pin 51 in bracket 53 against spring 52, releasing lid 40. As discussed below, catch 42 may also be released by pressure against rod 57.
- a pair of wheels 61 is mounted midway of container 30 with a stand 62 at one end to maintain container 30 level.
- a handle 50 is provided at the other end for moving container 30.
- the size of container 30, as well as the individual bins 45, may be selected in accordance with the expected volume of trash, frequency of collection, and relative amounts of separated trash. If the weight and size permits, casters may be substituted for stand 62 for ease of handling of outside container 30.
- the outside container 30 is designed in conjunction with a clamping arm assembly 100 having a pair of container clamping arms 80A and 80B as shown in Figure 3.
- a frame 90 supports a set of cylinders 91 and a set of rods 92 are telescopically inserted into cylinders 91.
- Clamping arm mounting plates 89 are attached to the respective ends of rods 92.
- a hydraulic linear actuator 93A is mounted on frame 90 and connected to mounting plate 89 of clamping arm 80A while linear actuator 93B is attached to mounting plate 89 of clamping arm 80B.
- a panel 97 may mount a bar code reader bead 96 with the assembly shown in exploded view, normally mounted at the upper end of frame 90 as will be shown in more detail hereinafter.
- the inner surfaces of clamping arms 80A and 80B are covered with a resilient pad 87, each preferably having a plurality of resilient conical projections 82, and arranged in orthogonally related rows and columns disposed parallel to the longitudinal edges of arms 80A and 80B, as best seen in Figure 3.
- Pad 87 may be formed from urethane, rubber, or the like. Additional details of pads 87 may be found in my U.S. Patent No. 4,175,903.
- Outside container 30 may include a bin identification plate 38 attached to one end thereof as shown in Figure 1.
- the arrangement and contents of each bin may be indicated as at indicia 39 by appropriate legends.
- a set of bar codes 41 may be provided on plate 38 for identifying the bin contents, and may also provide identification of the customer.
- lids 40 To be able to dump the contents of each bin 45 of container 30, lids 40 must be released at the proper time.
- an actuator 70 for each respective bin 45 is mounted at an angle to clamping arm 80A that operates release arm 86, pivoted by pin 85.
- a horizontal bar 84 is attached to the distal end of release arm 86.
- an external lifting and dumping apparatus (not shown) picks up and inverts container 30 over a collection truck body.
- the appropriate actuator 70 is energized, pressing bar 84 against rod 57, and permitting lid 40 to open by gravity.
- FIG. 6 An alternative mode of carrying out the invention is illustrated in Figure 6.
- container 30-1 is constructed as in the mode shown by Figure 1, and like reference numerals correspond to the like elements of Figure 1.
- catches for lids 40 are omitted. The user accesses each bin by using handles 41, and lids 40 are normally held closed by gravity.
- lids 40 must be held closed during the pickup, lifting and inverting operation.
- the structure shown in Figures 7, 8, and 9 is provided.
- a set of closure actuator elements 70-1 is provided, each having on closure element 50-1, as best shown in Figure 9.
- a control system (not shown) will operate actuators 93 to move arms 80A and 80B inwardly.
- Limit switches 101 are set to indicate when clamping pads 87 are within a few inches of tubular frame 32.
- Arm assembly 100-1 is then lowered until closure arm 50-1 of each closure element 88 contacts lids 40 of container 30-1.
- actuators 93 operate to move arms 80A and 80B inwardly until clamping pads 87 close against vertical members 33 of Figure 6, which will be securely clamped between the resilient cones 82.
- lid 40 is held against channel member 34 by closure element 50-1.
- Plate 50 is connected to actuator 70 which is mounted at an angle with respect to arm 80A.
- actuator 70 is operated, moving closure element 50-1 in the direction of the arrow.
- dumping occurs when container 30 is inverted and closure element 50-1 is moved to the position shown in phantom view in Figure 9, permitting lid 40 to open by gravity, as indicated by the dashed-line arrow.
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- The invention relates to an apparatus for receiving separated materials and for selectively dumping said materials, comprising a container divided into a plurality of bins, each bin being provided for receiving one type of said separated materials, a plurality of planar lids, each of said lids being hingedly attached to a corresponding bin for closing the bin, and a pickup assembly for engaging and picking up said container.
- Such an apparatus is disclosed in the US-A-4 175 903. The lids of the bins of the known apparatus are hinged to bins but not closable at the free ends thereof. Therefore all lids are opened during dumping of the materials. Thus, an exact separation of the materials during dumping is not guaranteed.
- In the US-A-4 113 125 a pick-up apparatus is disclosed which comprises two clamping arms for engaging a container. On the inside surface of these arms conical pads are provided.
- The problem underlying the invention is to provide an apparatus for receiving separated materials and for dumping said materials without mixing them.
- Starting out from the apparatus of the generic kind this problem is solved by lid closure means for maintaining each of said lids in a closed position during pickup of said container, and lid release means for selectively releasing said lids during dumping of said materials.
- Due to the lid closure means and the lid release means of the apparatus of the present invention the bins can be opened successively during dumping. This avoids mixing of the separated materials, when the materials are dumped in the respective compartments.
- Prefered embodiments of the invention are the subject matter of claims 1 to 12.
- Embodiments of the invention are discussed below by means of the accompanying drawings, in which
- Figure 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of the trash collection container assembly for use outside of a building and at curbside;
- Figure 2 is a partial perspective view of a pickup arm assembly of my invention for use with the outside container assembly of Figure 1;
- Figure 3 is a partial view of a pickup arm of the assembly of Figure 2 showing resilient cones attached thereto;
- Figure 4 is a partial top view of the container assembly of Figure 1 and the pickup arm assembly of Figure 2 in place preparatory to picking up the container assembly;
- Figure 5 shows a partial cross-sectional view of the framework of the container assembly of Figure 1 and an end view of a pickup arm of Figure 3 showing a lid release mechanism for the container of Figure 1;
- Figure 6 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of the trash collection container assembly for use outside of a building and at curbside;
- Figure 7 is a partial perspective view of a pickup arm assembly of my invention for use with the outside container assembly of Figure 6;
- Figure 8 is a partial top view of the container assembly of Figure 6 and the pickup arm assembly of Figure 7 in place preparatory to picking up the container assembly; and
- Figure 9 shows a partial cross-sectional view of the frame work of the container assembly of Figure 6 and an end view of a pickup arm of Figure 7 showing a lid closure and release mechanism.
- Figure 1 illustrates a container to be normally stationed outside of a building and adapted to be moved to curbside for trash pickup.
Outside container 30 preferably utilizes atubular metal framework 32 having essentially rectangular sides. As will be explained below, the framework provides a means for gripping of thecontainer 30 for lifting and dumping.Framework 32 is covered on the inner faces thereof bypanels 36 which may be of sheet metal, or sheet plastic. Alternatively, theentire container 30 may be molded from plastic having ribs on the external surface thereof to provide strength and gripping surfaces. A plurality ofdividers 37 is provided to divide thecontainer 30 into a plurality ofbins 45. Threebins 45 are shown although it is to be understood that the system of the invention may utilize more or less than three bins. Eachbin 45 includes ahinged lid 40; for example,lid 40B shown in an open position. Eachlid 40 is hinged along one edge byhinge 44.Handles 41 are provided for manual opening oflid 40. Althoughlids 40 are shown hinged along a longitudinal edge ofcontainer 30, the lids may be hinged laterally. Ametal channel 34 may be attached around the top periphery oftubular framework 32 and divider 37 to provide a flat mating surface forlids 40. - It is necessary for
lids 40 to be maintained in the closed position during a pickup and dumping procedure. To this end, a spring loadedcatch 42 is provided for eachbin 45, shown in more detail in Figure 5. Anoperating rod 57 for each lock extends fromcatch 42 to apivot bracket 60 attached to a lower element ofpipe frame 32. Apush plate 43 is attached to eachcatch 42 to permit manual release thereof for placing materials in a bin. Pressure onpush plate 43 causescatch member 50 to pivot atpin 51 inbracket 53 againstspring 52, releasinglid 40. As discussed below,catch 42 may also be released by pressure againstrod 57. - To permit
outside container 30 to be easily moved, a pair ofwheels 61 is mounted midway ofcontainer 30 with astand 62 at one end to maintaincontainer 30 level. Ahandle 50 is provided at the other end for movingcontainer 30. The size ofcontainer 30, as well as theindividual bins 45, may be selected in accordance with the expected volume of trash, frequency of collection, and relative amounts of separated trash. If the weight and size permits, casters may be substituted forstand 62 for ease of handling ofoutside container 30. - The
outside container 30 is designed in conjunction with aclamping arm assembly 100 having a pair ofcontainer clamping arms frame 90 supports a set ofcylinders 91 and a set ofrods 92 are telescopically inserted intocylinders 91. Clampingarm mounting plates 89 are attached to the respective ends ofrods 92. A hydrauliclinear actuator 93A is mounted onframe 90 and connected tomounting plate 89 ofclamping arm 80A while linear actuator 93B is attached tomounting plate 89 ofclamping arm 80B. As will be understood, simultaneous operation ofactuators 93A and 93B will cause clampingarms panel 97 may mount a barcode reader bead 96 with the assembly shown in exploded view, normally mounted at the upper end offrame 90 as will be shown in more detail hereinafter. The inner surfaces of clampingarms resilient pad 87, each preferably having a plurality of resilientconical projections 82, and arranged in orthogonally related rows and columns disposed parallel to the longitudinal edges ofarms Pad 87 may be formed from urethane, rubber, or the like. Additional details ofpads 87 may be found in my U.S. Patent No. 4,175,903. -
Outside container 30 may include abin identification plate 38 attached to one end thereof as shown in Figure 1. The arrangement and contents of each bin may be indicated as atindicia 39 by appropriate legends. Additionally, a set ofbar codes 41 may be provided onplate 38 for identifying the bin contents, and may also provide identification of the customer. - With reference to Figures 2, 4 and 5, the operation of the
clamping arm assembly 100 of Figure 2 in combination withoutside container 30 will be described. When acontainer 30 is to be picked up, the clampingarms assembly 100 are spread apart by operation of actuators 93. Thearms 80 andassembly 100 are then moved forward, by apickup arm 99, along the sides ofcontainer 30 havingidentification plate 38 attached thereto. When bar codereader mounting assembly 97contacts plate 38, alimit switch 98 will open causing the forward movement ofassembly 100 to cease. As may be noted,bar code reader 96 will beopposite bar codes 41. An external control system (not shown) will identify the materials in each ofbins 45 ofcontainer 30. - The control system will then operate actuators 93 to close, moving
arms Limit switches 101 indicate when clamping pad 87 (best seen in Figure 4) is againsttubular frame 32. Alignment is not critical since thecones 82 will deform as thetubular members 33 are gripped. As will be noted from Figure 1, tubular braces 33 are set at an angle with respect tovertical corner elements 35. Thus,angular members 33, which will prevent vertical slipping ofcontainer 30 when clamped betweenarms - To be able to dump the contents of each
bin 45 ofcontainer 30,lids 40 must be released at the proper time. Referring to Figures 2 and 5, anactuator 70 for eachrespective bin 45 is mounted at an angle to clampingarm 80A that operatesrelease arm 86, pivoted bypin 85. Ahorizontal bar 84 is attached to the distal end ofrelease arm 86. After clampingcontainer 30 as hereinabove described, an external lifting and dumping apparatus (not shown) picks up and invertscontainer 30 over a collection truck body. When it is required to dump a bin, theappropriate actuator 70 is energized, pressingbar 84 againstrod 57, and permittinglid 40 to open by gravity. - An alternative mode of carrying out the invention is illustrated in Figure 6. As will be noted, container 30-1 is constructed as in the mode shown by Figure 1, and like reference numerals correspond to the like elements of Figure 1. In this mode, catches for
lids 40 are omitted. The user accesses each bin by usinghandles 41, andlids 40 are normally held closed by gravity. - As will be understood,
lids 40 must be held closed during the pickup, lifting and inverting operation. To this end, the structure shown in Figures 7, 8, and 9 is provided. In Figure 7, a set of closure actuator elements 70-1 is provided, each having on closure element 50-1, as best shown in Figure 9. - With reference to Figures 8 and 9, the operation of the clamping arm assembly 100-1 of Figure 7 in combination with container 30-1 will be described. When a container 30-1 is to be picked up, clamping
arms Arms 80 and assembly 100-1 are then moved forward along the sides of container 30-1. When bar codereader mounting assembly 97contacts plate 38, alimit switch 98 will close causing the forward movement of assembly 100-1 to cease. As may be noted, bar code reader will beopposite bar codes 41. - A control system (not shown) will operate actuators 93 to move
arms Limit switches 101 are set to indicate when clampingpads 87 are within a few inches oftubular frame 32. Arm assembly 100-1 is then lowered until closure arm 50-1 of eachclosure element 88 contacts lids 40 of container 30-1. Thereafter, actuators 93 operate to movearms pads 87 close againstvertical members 33 of Figure 6, which will be securely clamped between theresilient cones 82. - The release mechanism to permit dumping of the contents of
bins 45 is described with reference to Figure 9. As previously mentioned,lid 40 is held againstchannel member 34 by closure element 50-1.Plate 50 is connected to actuator 70 which is mounted at an angle with respect toarm 80A. When alid 40 is to be opened for dumping,actuator 70 is operated, moving closure element 50-1 in the direction of the arrow. As will be recognized, dumping occurs whencontainer 30 is inverted and closure element 50-1 is moved to the position shown in phantom view in Figure 9, permittinglid 40 to open by gravity, as indicated by the dashed-line arrow. - As will now be recognized, a container and pickup arm assembly for use in an automated trash pickup system for recyclable materials has been disclosed. The container and pickup assembly has been shown in exemplary form; however, the invention is not to be limited to the specific arrangements as many variations may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. More or fewer bins may be provided, and in varying sizes and orientation. The lid closure systems may be changed to have closure devices associated with both pickup arms. Thus, the invention is to be limited only by the appended claims.
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- Apparatus for receiving separated materials and for selectively dumping said materials, comprising- a container (30, 30-1) divided into a plurality of bins (45), each bin (45) being provided for receiving one type of said separated materials;- a plurality of planar lids (40, 41, 44), each of said lids (40, 41, 44) being hingedly attached to a corresponding bin (45) for closing the bin (45), and- a pickup assembly (100, 100-1) for engaging and picking up said container (30, 30-1),characterized by- lid closure means (42) for maintaining each of said lids (40, 41, 44) in a closed position during pickup of said container (30, 30-1), and- lid release means (70, 86, 84) for selectively releasing said lids (40, 41, 44) during dumping of said materials.
- The apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that said container (30, 30-1) has a plurality of ribs (33, 35) on vertical exterior surfaces thereof.
- The apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that said pickup assembly (100, 100-1) has a pair of opposed clamping arms (80A, 80B) adapted to move from an open position to a closed position for engaging said ribs (33, 35) of said container (30, 30-1) for picking up said container (30, 30-1).
- The apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that each of said bins (45) includes coding means (38, 46) representative of the material to be deposited therein.
- The apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that each bin (45) has an essentially rectangular horizontal cross section.
- The apparatus according to one of the claims 3 to 6, characterized in that- said lid closure means (42) includes catch means (50) attached to said container (30, 30-1), and- said lid release means (70, 86, 82) includes actuator means (70) attached to one of said clamping arms (80A, 80B) for selective release of said catch means (50).
- The apparatus according to one of the claims 3 to 6, characterized in that said lid closure means (42) includes a plurality of actuator means (70-1) mounted to said clamping arms (80A, 80B) and having lid engaging means (50-1) for holding said lids (40, 41, 44) closed.
- The apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by- wheel means (61) attached to a lower portion of said container (30, 30-1); and- a handle (50) attached to said container (30, 30-1).
- The apparatus according to one of the claims 3 to 6, characterized in that said pair of clamping arms (80A, 80B) includes a resilient pad (87) disposed on each opposing surface thereof, said pad (87) engaging said ribs (33, 35) of said container (30, 30-1).
- The apparatus as defined in claim 9 in which said pad (87) includes a plurality of resilient conical projections (82) arranged in rows and columns.
- The apparatus according to one of the claims 4 to 10 characterized by- a bin identification plate (38) attached to an end of said container (30, 30-1) and- a machine-readable barcode (46) for each of said bins (45) to permit said container (30, 30-1) to be selectively dumped by an automated pickup system.
- The apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, charaterized in that the bins (45) are color coded representative of the material to be deposited.
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