ES1222161U - DEVICE FOR THE RECYCLING OF DOMESTIC OIL (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

A device for recycling domestic oil that is characterized in that it comprises a body (1), which is screwed under the hob (10) for its correct fixing therein, and where the body (1) houses the body of a funnel (3), thanks to the presence of an external helical thread (3c), which allows both elements to be screwed; and where on the body of the funnel (3), in the area where the external helical thread (3c) is located, an elastic joint (2) is placed in charge of sealing and ensuring the correct fixation of the funnel (3) to avoid possible leaks of liquid and cushion movements; and where the funnel (3) houses a strainer (4) inside it, and all this is crowned by a lid (5) that prevents odors from emanating from inside the device. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

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DESCRIPTION

DEVICE FOR THE RECYCLING OF DOMESTIC OIL

Object of the invention

The object of the present specification is a device for the recycling of domestic oil, whose main distinguishing advantage is the simplicity in its use, and its mode of installation both in countertops and in other objects susceptible to lodging, where it will serve as an oil channeling means. used to an element that shelters it until its correct deposition in the urban elements enabled for that purpose.

The invention will make it possible to find a cheap and convenient solution for the citizen, which allows him to accumulate the used oil from the cooking of the food, involving the user in the recycling process, facilitating the work.

The current procedure to deposit and subsequently recycle the used oil is laborious for the user, since said oil must be collected in some kind of closed container, which generally does not know where to place, and then to transfer it to a clean point, or to the containers specific provisions for this purpose.

The invention arises from the idea of obtaining a fixed point for the spillage of the oil used in the kitchen, which is easy and comfortable to use, and where, thanks to its simplicity of use, the temptation to pour it down the sink is avoided, homogenizing the system of dumping and storage of said waste in the home environment.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Nowadays, as a consequence of the continuous spillage of household oils used by the household sink, it is estimated that about a third of this waste ends up in the sewage network of the different Spanish towns, and the consequences of this waste are a series of obstructions and blockages in sewage pipes, which results in costly treatments for the purification of wastewater, as well as encouraging the reproduction of bacteria and urban pests, not to mention the generation of bad odors in the interior patios and in the drains of the houses.

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According to various sources, it is estimated that in Spain each inhabitant generates approximately four liters of used domestic oil per year, which means about 180 million liters of used oil per year.

This polluting residue is capable of forming a superficial film in terrestrial waters that, in an important way, affects the climate exchange avoiding the creation of oxygen and harming life in the living beings of the ecosystem (fact interrelated with the known theories that detail that the pouring of a liter of oil contaminates a thousand liters of water).

Therefore, the main technical problem to be solved is the pollution of urban wastewater, as a result of an incorrect spill of domestic oil once it has been used.

The grease generated by the used oil (due to its binding characteristic), generates important bottlenecks in several problems in the ducts of the sewage network pipes, and promotes the generation of germs and bacteria that negatively influence the health of the beings that inhabit our planet. To alleviate and deal with this problem, the application of strong chemical or physical treatments, usually performed well in each and one of the homes or in municipal treatment plants, which in turn generate another series of polluting waste (such as , polluting sludge or gases, etc. that added to the excessive energy expenditure produced by the machinery used in these treatments, which results in an energy waste that otherwise would not be precise) that end up becoming a new source of contamination, all this , without mentioning a considerable increase in the cost of operation and maintenance of the treatment plants.

At the domestic level, another technical problem is generated, which lies in the elimination of waste generated in the drains of the sinks, which produce from bad odors, to jams, emboces or similar, which require skilled labor or at least some expertise to properly finish them (or the use of expensive and powerful chemical liquids, highly corrosive, which end up leading to wear in the pipes themselves that shorten their life), all accompanied by a greater volume of energy expenditure (hot water ) and in the use of water in the cleaning process, to perform correctly

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cleaning, which generates a totally absurd economic expense for households, as a result of negligence at the time of temporarily depositing and subsequently correctly managing the most polluting domestic waste, the domestic oil used.

To date the Administration has tried with greater or lesser fortune (depending on each location) to deal with the problem of collecting used oil, with the placement and creation of clean points or containers enabled for this purpose, but the lack of a global policy and the municipal ordinance in this aspect, or the shortage of budgets and means, together with the lack of awareness, causes that, at present, the problem described is far from being solved.

To alleviate this problem, the solution proposed in the utility model ES 1 068 388 U is known, which describes a device for domestic oil spillage and collection applicable to sinks that consists of a simple installation that can be mounted in the usual sinks or countertops for selectively pouring used oils without doing so through the drain intended for washing waters, characterized in that it consists of a special one-piece drain with three different sections, preferably made of brass, bronze or similar metal, or also of polyethylene, polyamide or any other commonly used in taps, featuring a top cap, an intermediate threaded section and a lower ribbed section, supplemented with a nut, metal, polyethylene or similar material, and a rubber plug washer, connecting on the fluted section, which optionally can be smooth, a flexible tube that leads to a bid n, being secured with clamps and the sealing cap, with the protective finish trim on the drain, a capsule or cap. The special piece of drainage, the flexible tube and the drum are made of material resistant to the highest temperatures reached by cooking oils.

Likewise, the Spanish utility model ES 1 070 972 describes a container for the collection of used oil, in particular for the collection of the oil used both domestically and in other types of facilities or establishments where food is cooked, characterized in that It comprises an internally hollow external body, generally cylindrical or prismatic in shape, closed at the bottom and provided with a closure cap of the upper end, articulated to the edge of the body and provided with an integral pressure flange with the cover and directed outwards, the body susceptible of lateral opening by abatement of

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a wall thereof, while in the interior space said body incorporates flanges (fastening integral with the surface of the body and projected towards the interior from diametrically opposite positions to predetermined height, the body being dimensioned to house a used oil storage bag , top closed by means of a stiffened lid of dimensions slightly larger than the section of the bag body that gives rise to the formation of a perimeter skirt suitable for resting on the said inner flanges of the body, and this lid having a central hole prepared for allowing the insertion of the lower frustoconical portion of a funnel provided with a filter, intended to channel the oil poured from the outside towards the interior of said bag, and said hole being capable of being closed by means of an adhesive film, a stopper, or other element of an equivalent nature.

Finally, the Spanish utility model ES 1 076 240 describes a device for collecting domestic oils, applicable furniture and / or sinks to prevent oils used in homes and private homes from being sent to conventional water drains, characterized in that it comprises a tube with an inlet in correspondence with the countertop of the piece of furniture or in correspondence with the bottom of a sink, which ends in a collecting tank of removable used oil, established under the hob, under the sink itself or in a common area of the community.

None of the proposed solutions completely solves the technical problem posed as executed by the invention described here, which complements the fact of creating a fixed point (not mobile) in countertops, kitchen benches or similar, which will serve as a means to temporarily deposit and then recycle the oil in a pure form (eliminating any remaining particles in chips or canned food, drain the oil from the contents of the cans or preserves thanks to a novel element that performs the functions of colander) and where It also makes this function compatible with the recycling and reuse of other elements such as cooking jars (sauces, preserves or similar) or plastic bottles, thanks to its adaptation by threading to a wide range of containers that may have a second use as an element to temporarily lodge the used oil for later in a safe way (thanks to the hermetic seal that that these containers are provided) to be transferred to a clean point or to a container provided for this purpose, minimizing the environmental damage produced by the use of oil during the preparation of meals.

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Description of the invention

The technical problem solved by the present invention is to achieve a means of easy installation in domestic households, allowing a correct pouring of excess oil in the preparation of foods that require frying, in cans that promote flavor and preservation or others, by placing it closer to the working area of the same. For this, the device for recycling domestic oil, object of this utility model, is designed for the placement and fixing of the container (funnel), in a simple way, and for which it only requires to place the piece in a hole (previous placing the rubber gasket to avoid any possible leakage of the liquid in the worktop), screw the body that makes the nut into the end of the piece, making the stop and clamping pressure under the countertop to guarantee its tight fitting, leaving ready the fixed point of the waste oil used to later easily hook a container that will store the polluting liquid, be it a glass container, a plastic bottle or similar.

Inside the funnel has the space to incorporate the strainer that will prevent the insertion of larger particles, or help drain the contents of a can or preserve, all this, crowned by a lid whose main function is to prevent the outflow of bad odors from the stored liquid and in turn, guarantee the aesthetics and design of the kitchen furniture.

Thanks to its design, the device recommended here will provide its user with an effective, simple, fixed character to deposit and subsequently recycle the used oil, regardless of its source of origin, or from a canister, or that produced during the preparation of a meal by depositing in a container that allows the immediate discharge of oil even at high temperature.

The presence of a sieve-like element will allow no small particles of food to be introduced into the pot, as well as serve to drain the oil from the cans and then empty the contents of the can or equivalent, on a plate thanks to a few tabs incorporated in the colander's own body.

Similarly, the fact of incorporating a lid that flush with the countertop or similar, where the device has been installed, will allow no odors emanate from the oil receptacle

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towards the outside, avoiding odors from stored oil, especially considering that, until the can is filled, several days, weeks or months may pass (depending on the size of the container attached). Similarly, the placement of the lid will preserve the aesthetics of the countertop, adapting its design to it, facilitating the opening and cleaning of the funnel.

The device will allow anchoring various types of containers (glass jars of different sizes, plastic bottles or similar) to the body of the funnel, in such a way that said containers accommodate the oil poured to be later transferred to a clean or collection point. the same. This will allow an extra use to the containers themselves once they have been used in their original format, increasing the impact of recycling (no need for specific boats or enabled for that purpose), as it maximizes the useful life of the elements employees in recycling with the device.

With the presence of the device, its user will have a fixed point of recycling the oil in their kitchens (as happens with the household waste that normally has its place under the sink), generally close to the area of use of the products that contain it (pans, pots, cans, etc.). Minimizing the distances to travel with the used oil and, therefore, prevent accidental spillage, or above all, be tempted to pour it into the sink.

Finally, it must be borne in mind that the ultimate goal of the device is to collaborate and facilitate the task of recycling used oil in domestic kitchens (as a larger contaminant without control within the domestic sphere) either from foods stored with it or from well, after its use during the cooking process of the same, and, therefore, helps and allows among others:

- Respond to a serious environmental problem.

- Minimize and eliminate a highly polluting waste from the sewerage network.

- Avoid the obstruction of pipes inside the home or in the community network.

- Reduce the high cost of cleaning drains, which generally implies a high cost in volume of water used mixed with various abrasive chemical means.

- Facilitate the reuse of treated water.

- Lower the cost of purifying water.

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- Eliminate and reduce the cost related to the chemical products used in tasks related to the clogging of the pipes of the sink.

- Decrease the presence and proliferation of bacteria or other organisms harmful to health.

- Reuse of the recycled product, to obtain biofuels (helping to meet environmental objectives), soaps or other derived elements whose base of production is oil.

Throughout the description and the claims the word "comprises" and its variants do not intend to exclude other technical characteristics, additives, components or steps. For those skilled in the art, other objects, advantages and characteristics of the invention will emerge partly from the description and partly from the practice of the invention. The following examples and drawings are provided by way of illustration, and are not intended to restrict the present invention. In addition, the present invention covers all possible combinations of particular and preferred embodiments indicated herein.

Brief description of the figures

Next, a series of drawings that help to better understand the invention and that are expressly related to an embodiment of said invention that is presented as a non-limiting example thereof, is briefly described.

FIG 1. Shows an exploded view of the device for recycling domestic oil, object of the present utility model.

FIG 2. Shows a view of the body (1), as part of the device for recycling domestic oil.

FIG 3. Shows a perspective view of the funnel (3), as part of the device for recycling domestic oil.

FIG 4. Shows a bottom view of the funnel (3), as part of the device for recycling domestic oil.

FIG 5. Shows a view of the strainer (4), as part of the device for recycling domestic oil.

FIG 6. Shows a view of the lid (5), as part of the device for recycling domestic oil.

FIG 7. Shows a view of the device for recycling domestic oil, assembled and ready

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for its use.

FIG 8. Shows a sectioned view of the device for recycling domestic oil ready for use.

FIG 9. Shows a first view of the device for recycling domestic oil installed in a countertop (10).

FIG 10. Shows a second view of the device for recycling domestic oil installed in a countertop (10).

Presentation of a detailed embodiment of the invention

A preferred embodiment of the invention is shown in the attached figures. More specifically, the device for recycling domestic oil, object of the present specification, comprises a body (1), which is screwed under the countertop for correct fixing therein, and where the body (1) houses the body of a funnel (3), thanks to the presence of an external helical thread (3c), which allows both elements to be screwed.

On the body of the funnel (3), in the area where the external helical thread (3c) is placed, an elastic joint (2) is placed in charge of sealing and ensuring the correct fixation of the funnel (3), to avoid possible leaks of liquid and cushion the movements.

The funnel (3) is designed to house a strainer (4) in its interior that prevents the insertion of larger particles, and will in turn allow the contents of the canning tins to be deposited, which incorporate oil for the subsequent transfer of said contents. food content in a simple way. And where, the entire assembly formed, is crowned by a lid (5) whose function is to prevent the outflow of bad odors from the stored liquid, adapting its design to that of the countertop (10) itself or similar where it will be installed.

The body (1) is designed as a nut, and its purpose is to be screwed into the hole provided in a countertop (10) or similar, where the fixed point of recycling will be fixed. Said body (1) has a perimetral wing (1a) that allows its correct fixation and reinforcement at the chosen point, ensuring the position of the body (1) making stop and pressure on the countertop or similar. It is designed so that its central part (1b) is completely hollow to house the rest of the components that make up the device, and incorporates a helical groove (1c) that will allow to screw the funnel (3), quickly and safely. In

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its lower part (1d), the body (1) has a series of grooves (1e) that facilitate the tightening of said body (1).

The elastic joint (2) will be materialized in an elastomeric polymer or resin that allows its correct fixation to the body (1) and avoids that the funnel (3) has damping, and in turn, prevents possible small spills or leaks of water or oil penetrate the inside of the countertop. The funnel (3) will be materialized in a conical body with the apex extended in a cylindrical shape, and that internally will have a slight reduction of section that allows channeling the flow of liquid introduced into a hole (3a) located in the center of a slight receptacle (3b) located in its upper part, in such a way, that it slows down and a constant flow of fluid is formed in such a way that stagnant surfaces of the oil can be formed. The funnel (3) will have an external helical groove (3c) to hold solidly on the body (1). While it will have a second internal helical groove (3d), which allows to easily hook the different containers, repositories of used oil.

The receptacle (3b) of the funnel (3) is designed to house a strainer (4), designed as an essentially circular body on which are arranged a plurality of holes (4a) that allow the evacuation of the oil. At the same time, it incorporates two tabs (4b) that will facilitate the lifting of this by holding the two ends of the piece for the extraction of the contents of the can or for later to be used for cleaning tasks. Finally, in its center, it incorporates a protuberance (4c) that will also serve for the lifting of the strainer (4).

The lid (5) is designed as a circular body, divided by a central wall (5a) that divides it in two, and which serves as a manual grip, to facilitate its rotation and removal. In its lower part, it is formed as two highlighted elements (5b) that allow coupling said lid (5) in the strainer (4).

In a particular embodiment, the device will be embodied in a single monobloc body.

In a second particular embodiment, the device will be placed on a clamping element or articulated arm that may be fastened on the side surface of a kitchen cabinet, a wall or any surface, capable of supporting the weight of the filled device. Where, said articulated arm, will essentially comprise at least one fastening plate on the

that an articulated pivoting arm is articulated in a threaded hole, capable of housing said device by threading the external helical groove (3c) of the funnel (3), as in the case of the worktop.

Claims (8)

5 10 fifteen twenty 25 30 35 1. - Device for recycling domestic oil that is characterized in that it comprises a body (1), which is screwed under the countertop (10) for proper fixing therein, and where the body (1) houses the body of a funnel (3), thanks to the presence of an external helical thread (3c), which allows both elements to be screwed; and where on the body of the funnel (3), in the area where the external helical thread (3c) is located, an elastic joint (2) is placed in charge of sealing and ensuring the correct fixation of the funnel (3) to avoid possible leaks of liquid and cushion movements; and where the funnel (3) houses in its interior a strainer (4), and all this, is crowned by a lid (5) that prevents odors emanate from inside the device. 2. - Device for recycling domestic oil according to claim 1 wherein the body (1) is designed as a nut, and has a perimetral wing (1a) that allows its proper fixation and reinforcement at the chosen point, while its central part (1b) is completely hollow to house the rest of the components that make up the device, and incorporates a helical groove (1c) that will allow to screw the funnel (3), quickly and safely; in its lower part (1d), the body (1) has a series of grooves (1e) that facilitate the tightening of said body (1). 3. - Device for recycling domestic oil according to any of claims 1 - 2 wherein the elastic joint is materialized in an elastomeric polymer or resin. 4. - Device for recycling domestic oil according to any of claims 1 - 3 wherein the funnel (3) is materialized in a conical body with the apex extended in a cylindrical shape, and internally has a slight reduction in section that allows channeling the flow of liquid introduced into a hole (3a) located in the center of a slight receptacle (3b) located in its upper part, in such a way that it slows down and forms a constant flow of fluid in such a way that it is prevented from stagnant surfaces of the oil can be formed and, where the funnel (3) has an external helical groove (3c) to hold solidly on the body (1), while having a second internal helical groove (3d), which allows easy hooking the different depositories of used oil. 5. - Device for recycling domestic oil according to any of claims 1 - 4 wherein the strainer (4) comprises an essentially circular body on which are arranged a plurality of holes (4a) that allow evacuation of the oil; 5 and incorporates two tabs (4b) and one protrusion (4c) that facilitate the lifting of the strainer (4). Device for recycling domestic oil according to any of claims 1 - 5 wherein the lid (5) is designed as a circular body, divided 10 by a central wall (5a) that divides it into two, and that serves as a means of manual grip, to facilitate its rotation and extraction; and where, in its lower part, it is formed as two protruding elements (5b) that allow coupling said lid (5) in the strainer (4). 7. - Device for the recycling of domestic oil according to any of the 15 previous claims where the device is embodied in a single monobloc body. 8. - Device for recycling domestic oil according to any of the preceding claims wherein incorporates a fastening element or articulated arm 2 0 comprising a fixing plate on which is articulated a pivoting arm terminated in a threaded hole, capable of housing said device by threading the external helical groove (3c) of the funnel (3).