ES1288324U - DEBRIS CONTAINER - Google Patents

Abstract

Rubble container, characterized in that its upper part comprises a drawer (2) in which a lid (3) is housed by means of a rolling/unrolling mechanism to cover/uncover the interior of the container (1).

Description

DESCRIPTION

RUBBLE CONTAINER

Object of the invention

The invention relates to a rubbish container, the configuration and design of which facilitates the actions of covering and uncovering its interior.

Background of the invention

In the state of the art, the use of containers to deposit debris is known, as is the case, for example, of those used during works, which must be located within a fenced perimeter, or otherwise it is mandatory that they remain covered.

Given that the option of fencing off a perimeter in which to later place the container entails additional economic costs, tarpaulins are generally used to cover the rubble containers.

The problem associated with the use of the canvas as a cover is that said canvas must be removed every time you want to use the container, likewise it must be replaced after stopping use, these operations are carried out manually, therefore, This action of removing and putting up the canvas requires time and effort on the part of the workers.

In addition, when the container is full and has to be transported to the clean point to empty it, it must also be covered throughout the journey. This implies that when the carrier arrives to pick up the container, he has to remove the tarpaulin that is there and put his own before taking the container away. In the same way, when the container is left in the clean point, the canvas must be removed again. Two tarpaulins are therefore used, the one that is put up by the contractor while the container is in use, and then removed and the carrier puts up his when it is taken away.

On the other hand, given that the rubble containers are usually in place for the duration of the works, it is common for people outside the work to use them to deposit all kinds of rubbish, as if it were a normal waste container, which, apart from being prohibited, it is burdensome for the contractor since he is responsible. In addition, this increase in garbage by third parties generates a higher cost for the owners of the containers, since they pay by weight when taking the containers to the collection point. Generally, the tarpaulins used to cover the containers are not dissuasive enough to prevent individuals outside the work from using them to dispose of their waste, since they can be easily removed by anyone.

To solve these drawbacks, the invention provides a container that integrates a lid with a rolling/unrolling mechanism that allows the inside of the container to be covered or uncovered depending on the needs at any given time.

Description of the invention

To achieve the above objectives, the present invention consists of a rubble container, whose configuration and design facilitates the actions of covering and uncovering its interior, for which it comprises an integrated cover system, in such a way that each rubble container has its own opening and closing system. This system is made up of a drawer, preferably made of steel, in which a lid is housed by means of a winding/unwinding mechanism that allows the interior of the container to be covered/uncovered according to the needs required at each moment, so that when requires that the container be uncovered, the lid is arranged rolled up inside the drawer, and when, on the contrary, it is required to cover the container, the lid is unrolled, thus covering said container.

In one example of an embodiment, the cover is made up of a flexible sheet, of the roller blind type, while in another embodiment, the cover is made up of slats, of the roller blind type.

The drawer is fixed to the upper part of one side of the container, preferably on the outside of said side, to allow the containers to be stacked, since this drawer arrangement allows that, when the containers are not being used in any work and must be be stacked, said grouping can be done without any problem, since the drawer is not hindering the stacking action.

In addition, provision has been made for the container to include means for fixing the lid in the unrolled position, so that it can be hooked on the opposite side to the one on which the drawer is installed to achieve a lasting cover. In the preferred embodiment, these fixing means are arranged on the outside to allow stacking, in the same way that was described for the drawer.

The winding/unwinding mechanism may comprise a pawl configured to allow rotation and unwinding of the lid as it is pulled to cover the interior of the container, and to lock unwind rotation when pulling on the lid is released, so that the lid is released. may position the cover in the location that the user wishes. If the lid is unrolled all the way, it can be hooked on the opposite side of the drawer for durable coverage, as described. In this case, unwinding is done manually.

In addition, it has been envisaged that the winding/unwinding mechanism may comprise a torsion spring that opposes the unwinding of the lid, so that by exerting a force in the direction corresponding to the action of covering the container, the spring goes loading in such a way that when the lid is hooked on the opposite side of the container, the spring is fully loaded. In this way, when you want to uncover the container, you have to unhook the lid and it is automatically collected and rolled up in the drawer due to the fact that the spring is unloaded.

In one embodiment, the container includes two lid guides for closing/opening, placed at the top of its sides. The lid circulates through these guides as it unrolls/rolls. In this way, the container is covered at the height of the guides, thus limiting the capacity of rubble that can be thrown and preventing excess waste.

In cases where the lid is not guided on the sides of the container, some flexibility is allowed in the capacity of the container, since it allows the rubble to exceed the height of the container, thus admitting a greater amount of rubble.

In cases where the container is going to be filled, exceeding its height, it is possible that the lid has skirts, configured to cover the sides of the crest that is created inside the container due to excess waste and thus avoiding unauthorized access to the interior of the container.

Description of the figures

To complete the description and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, a set of figures is attached to this description, as an integral part of it, in which, for illustrative and non-limiting purposes, it has been represented the next:

Figure 1 shows an elevation view of an embodiment of the container of the invention, in which the drawer is arranged in the upper part of the exterior of one of the smaller sides, and the lid is unfolded covering the interior of the container. .

Figure 2 shows a view of the container of the previous figure, corresponding to the smaller side on which the drawer is installed.

Figure 3 shows a view of the container corresponding to the smaller side opposite to the one on which the drawer of the previous figure is installed.

Preferred embodiment of the invention

Below is a description of the invention based on the previously mentioned figures in which the container (1) comprises a drawer (2), in which a lid (3) is housed, by means of a type winding/unwinding mechanism. conventional, so it has not been represented.

This configuration allows the interior of the container (1) to be covered/uncovered, depending on the needs of each moment, placing the lid (3) in the extended position when it is necessary to keep the container covered, and in the rolled position when it has to be kept closed. uncovered.

It has been envisaged that the cover (3) may be made up of a flexible sheet, of the roller blind type, or of slats, of the roller blind type.

The drawer (2) is fixed at the top of one side of the container (1) to allow the container (1) to be completely filled with rubble.

In the preferred embodiment, the drawer (2) is fixed to the upper part of the outside of the side of the container (1), so that the mouth of the container (1) remains free, to allow the stacking of the containers when not in use. use.

To keep the lid (3) in the position in which it covers the inside of the container (1), the latter comprises, at the top of the opposite side to the one that includes the drawer (2), fixing means (4) for the lid (3) in the unrolled position. These means are preferably provided outside the container (1), to allow containers to be stacked in the same way as was described for the location of the drawer (2).

It has been envisaged that the winding/unwinding mechanism may be constituted by a pawl of the type configured to allow the lid (3) to rotate and unwind when it is pulled, and to block its rotation when pulling is stopped. of said cover (3), so that it is possible to locate the cover (3) in any position that is required. In the event that the cover (3) is completely unrolled, covering the entire interior of the container (1), it can be hooked by means of the fixing means (4) in this position, as described.

It is also contemplated that the winding/unwinding mechanism could comprise a torsion spring, which opposes the unwinding of the cover (3), so that when pulling the cover (3) the spring is loaded until the cover (3) is retained in the unrolled position, by means of the fixing means (4), position in which the spring acquires its maximum load. This configuration allows the rolling of the lid (3) to uncover the inside of the container (1) to be carried out automatically, after releasing the lid (3) from the fixing means (4), unlike the example of the ratchet where it has to be done manually.

In one embodiment, to facilitate the rolling/unrolling of the lid (3), it has been provided that the upper part of the container (1) includes two guides, of the conventional type (not shown), along which the lid (3) circulates in unwinding/winding operations. In this case, the lid (3) establishes a filling stop for the container (1) by the arrangement of the guides.

In the event that the container (1) lacks the guides, the rubble is allowed to protrude, forming a crest, for which the lid (3) is provided with skirts (not shown), configured to cover the sides of the crest .

Claims (10)

1. - Rubble container, characterized in that its upper part comprises a drawer (2) in which a lid (3) is housed by means of a rolling/unrolling mechanism to cover/uncover the interior of the container (1). 2. - Container according to claim 1, wherein the lid (3) is selected from a flexible sheet and a slat lid. 3. - Container according to claim 1, wherein the winding / unwinding mechanism comprises a pawl configured to allow the unwinding of the lid (3) when pulling it, and block its unwinding when you stop pulling. 4. -Container according to claim 1, wherein the winding/unwinding mechanism comprises a torsion spring that opposes the unwinding of the lid (3), to carry out its winding automatically. 5. - Container, according to claim 1, comprising respective guides for guiding the lid (3) in closing/opening. 6. - Container according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising fixing means (4) of the lid (3) in the unrolled position. 7. - Container according to claim 1, wherein the lid (3) comprises skirts, configured to cover the sides of the debris when they protrude above the container (1). 8. - Container according to claim 1, wherein the drawer (2) is arranged in the upper part of the exterior of a side to allow the stacking of containers. 9. - Container, according to claims 6 and 8, where the fixing means (4) of the lid (3) in its unrolled position are arranged in the upper part of the exterior of the opposite side to that comprising the drawer (2). 10. -Container according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the drawer (2) is made of steel.