FR2724034A1 - Battery re-cycling unit for collection and distribution of batteries - Google Patents

Battery re-cycling unit for collection and distribution of batteries Download PDF

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FR2724034A1
FR2724034A1 FR9410264A FR9410264A FR2724034A1 FR 2724034 A1 FR2724034 A1 FR 2724034A1 FR 9410264 A FR9410264 A FR 9410264A FR 9410264 A FR9410264 A FR 9410264A FR 2724034 A1 FR2724034 A1 FR 2724034A1
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    • 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
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Abstract

The battery recovery and distribution unit has three modules. The first module is a salvage unit (1) which has openings (4) to allow the user to insert used batteries. The second module has a coin or payment receiver with a keypad and screen to allow the user to enter details of batteries inserted in the salvage unit and to pay for the new batteries. The third module contains a stock of new batteries and delivers the type of battery ordered. The distribution module can be programmed to deliver new batteries only after used batteries have been inserted. The salvage unit stops insertion of batteries if there is any malfunction. The incoming batteries are sorted by a recognition unit or from data entered by the user.

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DESCRIPTIF
La présente invention conceme un dispositif pour récupérer des piles usagées et distribuer des piles neuves.DESCRIPTION
The present invention relates to a device for recovering used batteries and distributing new batteries.

Traditionnellement, la récupération des piles usagées n'étant pas effectuée cellessi sont à l'origine de graves pollutions.Traditionally, the recovery of used batteries is not carried out if they are the source of serious pollution.

Hormis quelques rares marques ne comportant pas de produits polluants, la majorité des piles représentent un risque important pour l'environnement.Except for a few rare brands that do not contain polluting products, the majority of batteries represent a significant risk for the environment.

Le dispositif selon l'invention permet de remédier à cet inconvénient.The device according to the invention overcomes this drawback.

II comporte en effet trois boîtiers
- Le premier boîtier est le RECUPERATEUR
- Le deuxième boîtier est le MONNAYEUR
- Le troisième boîtier est le DISTRIBUTEUR
Les trois boîtiers sont équipés de bacs récepteurs.It indeed has three boxes
- The first case is the RECOVERY
- The second case is the MONNAYEUR
- The third box is the DISTRIBUTOR
The three boxes are fitted with receptacles.

- Le premier boîtier est un récupérateur de piles usagées conçu spécialement pour récupérer toutes les piles existant sur le marché par l'intermédiaire d'orifices taillés à cet effet, ou par un seul orifice.- The first box is a used battery recuperator specially designed to recover all the batteries existing on the market through orifices cut for this purpose, or through a single orifice.

Le récupérateur est équipé d'un système bloquant l'entrée des piles en cas de défaillance ou de dysfonctionnement.The recuperator is equipped with a system blocking the entry of the batteries in the event of failure or malfunction.

II a en outre, une particularité bien spécifique: son système de reconnaissance lui permettant d'identifier toutes les normes. It also has a very specific feature: its recognition system allowing it to identify all the standards.

Une connexion permet à cet appareil de transmettre les informations au monnayeur qui est le deuxième Boîtier.A connection allows this device to transmit information to the coin mechanism which is the second Box.

- Le deuxième boîtier est un monnayeur; ce monnayeur est équipé d'un écran affichant toutes les données relatives à la reconnaissance des piles introduites ou toutes informations relatives au tarif ou au dysfonctionnement.- The second case is a coin mechanism; this coin mechanism is equipped with a screen displaying all the data relating to the recognition of the inserted batteries or any information relating to the tariff or malfunction.

Ce monnayeur est équipé de tous les systèmes de paiement.This coin mechanism is equipped with all payment systems.

Une nouvelle connexion permet au troisième boîtier de distribuer les piles.A new connection allows the third box to distribute the batteries.

- Le troisième boîtier est un distributeur de piles neuves. C'est un container où sont stockées toutes les piles.  - The third box is a distributor of new batteries. It is a container where all the batteries are stored.

Les dessins annexés illustrent l'invention: - La figure 1 représente le dispositif selon l'invention.The accompanying drawings illustrate the invention: - Figure 1 shows the device according to the invention.

- La figure 2 représente en coupe, le dispositif selon l'invention
En référence à ces dessins, le dispositif est équipé d'un premier boîtier, le récupérateur (1) muni d'orifices (4) permettant d'introduire les piles usagées, et d'un bac récepteur (7) pour piles usagées.- Figure 2 shows in section, the device according to the invention
With reference to these drawings, the device is equipped with a first housing, the recuperator (1) provided with orifices (4) making it possible to introduce used batteries, and with a receiving tank (7) for used batteries.

Le dispositif est également équipé d'un second boîtier, le monnayeur (2) muni d'un écran (5) affichant toutes les données relatives à la reconnaissance des piles introduites. II est également muni d'un bac récepteur (8) pour la monnaie.The device is also equipped with a second box, the coin mechanism (2) provided with a screen (5) displaying all the data relating to the recognition of the batteries inserted. It is also provided with a receptacle (8) for coins.

Le troisième boîtier (3), le distributeur est équipé d'un bac récepteur (6) pour piles neuves et d'un container (9) pour piles neuves.The third box (3), the distributor is equipped with a receiving tank (6) for new batteries and a container (9) for new batteries.

Le dispositif récupérateur et distributeur de piles, selon l'invention est destiné à distribuer des piles, mais aussi à récupérer celles usagées lors de la vente.The device for recovering and distributing batteries, according to the invention is intended to distribute batteries, but also to recover those used during the sale.

En effet, une pile neuve ne peut être vendue qu'en échange d'une pile usagée.Indeed, a new battery can only be sold in exchange for a used battery.

Les piles usagées récupérées dans le bac consigne sont stockées en vue de recyclage et de protection de l'environnement.Used batteries collected in the deposit box are stored for recycling and environmental protection.

FONCTIONNEMENT
Le procédé consiste à introduire dans un ou plusieurs orifices conformes à la taille et à la forme des piles usagées qui seront gérées par le sytème de reconnaissance.OPERATION
The method consists in introducing into one or more orifices conforming to the size and shape of the used batteries which will be managed by the recognition system.

Le système inteme de reconnaissance est piloté par un ordinateur de bord qui détecte la reconnaissance grâce aux procédés de codes barres, de poids, de forme, de fréquence radio, de lecture laser, de rayons infra-rouges, de visualisation, de vidéo etc...The internal recognition system is controlled by an on-board computer which detects recognition using barcode, weight, shape, radio frequency, laser reading, infrared rays, visualization, video, etc. ..

Le récupérateur déclenche le sytème informatique qui transmet les données aux automatismes provoquant l'affichage sur l'écran, puis la chute des piles neuves après règlement de la somme indiquée. The recuperator triggers the computer system which transmits the data to the automatic devices causing the display on the screen, then the fall of the new batteries after payment of the amount indicated.

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REVENDICATIONS 1) Dispositif pour récupérer des piles usagées et distribuer des piles neuves caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte un premier boîtier, le récupérateur (1) muni d'orifices (4) ou d'une seule ouverture permettant d'introduire les piles, et d'un bac récepteur (7) pour piles usagées, le dispositif étant également équipé d'un second boîtier, un monnayeur (2) muni d'un écran (5) affichant toutes les données relatives à la reconnaissance des piles introduites et d'un bac récepteur (8) pour la monnaie, d'un troisième boîtier (3), un distributeur équipé d'un bac récepteur (6) pour piles neuves et d'un container (9) pour piles neuves.1) Device for recovering used batteries and distributing new batteries, characterized in that it comprises a first housing, the recuperator (1) provided with orifices (4) or with a single opening allowing the batteries to be introduced, and a receiving tank (7) for used batteries, the device also being equipped with a second housing, a coin mechanism (2) provided with a screen (5) displaying all the data relating to the recognition of the batteries inserted and of a receptacle (8) for coins, a third box (3), a dispenser equipped with a receptacle (6) for new batteries and a container (9) for new batteries. 2) Dispositif selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que le premier boîtier est un récupérateur de piles usagées.2) Device according to claim 1 characterized in that the first housing is a recuperator of used batteries. 3) Dispositif selon revendications 1 et 2 caractérisé en ce que le troisième boîtier, ne distribue de piles qu'après réception de la pile usagée.3) Device according to claims 1 and 2 characterized in that the third housing, distributes batteries only after receipt of the used battery. 4) Dispositif selon revendications 1, 2 et 3 caractérisé en ce que le récupérateur est équipé d'un système bloquant l'entrée des piles en cas de défaillance ou de dysfonctionnement.4) Device according to claims 1, 2 and 3 characterized in that the recuperator is equipped with a system blocking the entry of the batteries in the event of failure or malfunction. 5) Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce que le système d'introduction des piles est conforme à la taille et à la forme des piles.5) Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the battery introduction system conforms to the size and shape of the batteries. 6) Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce que le monnayeur est muni d'un écran affichant toutes les données relatives à des moyens de reconnaissance des piles.6) Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the coin mechanism is provided with a screen displaying all the data relating to battery recognition means. 7) Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce que l'ouverture d'un orifice unique permet aussi grâce aux systèmes de reconnaissance de récupérer les piles usagées. 7) Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the opening of a single orifice also makes it possible, thanks to the recognition systems, to recover the used batteries.
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