ES1323090U - SYSTEM FOR CLASSIFIED COLLECTION OF SPECIAL WASTE - Google Patents

Abstract

System for classified collection of special waste characterized in that it comprises at least one module (1), where said module comprises two side walls (2), a bottom (3), a floor (4), a ceiling (5) and at least one front (6) that configure a compartment (7) configured to house at least one container (8) for waste, such that each container (8) is associated with a supply mouth (9) and where each front (6) is articulated, by means of hinges (10), in a side wall (2) where the side walls (2), the bottom (3), the floor (4), the ceiling (5) and the front (6) are configured by sheets of thickness between 1.5 mm and 4 mm, of a material to be chosen from steel, carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum, such that the modules (1) are configured to be joined together by a place to be chosen between the bottom (3) and at least one of the side walls (2) providing a customizable construction by means of a combination of the aforementioned modules (1). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

SYSTEM FOR THE CLASSIFIED COLLECTION OF

SPECIAL WASTE

Field of invention

The present invention relates to a system for the sorted collection of special waste that, through a set of simple and inexpensive elements, provides users with a system for sorting special waste when disposing of it, thus complying with regulations regarding its classification and collection. The system for the sorted collection of special waste that is the subject of this invention is applicable to the recycling industry.

Background of the invention

In Spain, the collection and management of special waste (also called hazardous or special handling waste) is regulated by a combination of European, state and regional regulations.

Current regulations establish a series of obligations for the collection and specific processing of:

- Batteries and accumulators.

- Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).

- Used oils.

- Containers with hazardous waste.

- Expired medications.

- Solvents, paints, aerosols, etc.

Each autonomous community may establish additional regulations, such as:

- Special collection systems (e.g., mobile recycling points).

- Additional requirements for the management of hazardous waste from domestic or industrial sources.

According to regulations, waste is considered special or hazardous if it has one or more of the following characteristics: it is flammable, corrosive, toxic, infectious; it contains heavy metals, solvents, contaminated oils, etc.; it requires special handling and treatment.

Special waste has a number of management requirements, such as mandatory separate collection and the prohibition of mixing it with regular household waste. Therefore, special waste must be taken to designated collection points, pharmacies (in the case of medications), or authorized collection centers.

Brief description of the invention

The invention relates to a system for the classified collection of special waste comprising at least one module, where said module comprises two side walls, a bottom, a floor, a roof and at least one front panel that together form a compartment configured to house at least one waste container, such that each container is associated with a filling opening and where each front panel is hinged to a side wall, and where the side walls, bottom, floor, roof and front panel are made of sheets with a thickness between 1.5 and 4mm of a material to be chosen from steel, carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum.

In the system for a classified collection of special waste that is the subject of the invention, the modules are configured to be joined together by means of joining, at a site to be chosen between the bottom and at least one of the side walls, providing a customizable construction by means of a combination of the said modules.

In the system for a classified collection of special waste that is the subject of the invention, each module comprises a frame fixed to the side walls and the ceiling, said frame being configured to serve as a support for the front panel.

The system for a classified collection of special waste that is the subject of the invention comprises at least one tray in the compartment, such that each tray is configured to hold at least one container.

In the system for a classified collection of special waste that is the subject of the invention, the hinges of the front panel are fixed to a bracket fixed to said front panel, while on the side wall the hinges are fixed to reinforcements fixed to said side wall.

In the system for the classified collection of special waste that is the subject of the invention, each inlet is covered by a trapdoor.

In the system for the classified collection of special waste that is the subject of the invention, each module comprises rings fixed to the side walls, such that these rings are configured to provide a gripping point for transporting the module.

In the system for a classified collection of special waste that is the subject of the invention, each inlet has a level located at a height of less than 1.20 meters.

In the system for a classified collection of special waste that is the subject of the invention, the two side walls and the roof are formed by two L-shaped pieces, which are joined together to form the side walls and the roof, which in turn are joined to the bottom, the floor and the articulated front.

The system for a classified collection of special waste, the subject of the invention, the joining means comprise a cylindrical head screw and a separator where the cylindrical head screw is fixed.

Brief description of the figures

To complement the description that follows and to help in a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, this descriptive report is accompanied by a set of drawings based on which the innovations and advantages of the system that is the subject of the invention will be more easily understood.

Figure 1 shows a perspective view of the system for a classified collection of special waste, the subject of the invention, with the front exploded and a tray outside the cabin.

Figure 2 shows a view of a module of the system for a classified collection of special waste, the subject of the invention, in an explosion without the front.

Figure 3 shows a perspective view of the system for a classified collection of special waste that is the subject of the invention.

Figure 4 shows a front view of the system for a classified collection of special waste, the subject of the invention in explosion.

Figure 5 shows a perspective view of the system for a classified collection of special waste, the subject of the invention, with the front exploded and a tray outside the compartment, in a different embodiment than that shown in Figures 1 to 4.

Figure 6 shows a perspective view of two modules forming a system for the classified collection of special waste, the subject of the invention, with a detail of the means of joining the modules.

Figure 7 shows a perspective view of an embodiment different from that shown in Figures 1 to 6 of a system module for a classified collection of special waste that is the subject of the invention.

The numerical references used in the figures are:

1. module,

2. side wall,

3. background,

4. floor,

5. roof,

6. Frontal,

7. living quarters,

8. container,

9. inlet,

10. hinge,

11. Cartouche,

12. reinforcement,

13th frame,

14. trapdoor,

15. hinge,

16. ring,

17. tray,

18. cylindrical head screw, and

19. separator.

Preferred embodiment of the invention

The object of the invention is a system for the classified collection of special waste comprising at least one module (1) comprising two side walls (2), a bottom (3), a floor (4), a roof (5) and a front (6) that configure a compartment (7) configured to house at least one container (8) for waste, such that each container (8) is associated with a filling mouth (9) that configures an access to the compartment (7), said filling mouth (9), in the preferred embodiment, being located on the front (6) of the module (1).

In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the front panel (6) is hinged (10) to a side wall (2), so that the front panel (6) acts as a door for access to the compartment (7) and consequently to the container (8) or containers (8) located in the compartment (7) where the special waste separated by categories is located.

In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the hinges (10) of the front (6) are fixed to a vertical bracket (11) fixed to said front (6) while on the side wall (2) the hinges (10) are fixed to reinforcements (12) fixed to said side wall (2).

In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the two side walls (2) and the roof (5) are formed by two L-shaped pieces, which are joined together to form the side walls and the roof (5), which in turn are joined to the bottom (3), the floor (4) and the articulated front (6).

In the preferred embodiment of the invention, each module (1) comprises a frame (13) fixed to the side walls (2) and the roof (5), so that the front (6) rests on said frame (13) to close the compartment (7) of each module (1).

There is an alternative embodiment of the system that is the subject of the invention, in which the module (1) has at least one filler mouth (9) on a side wall (2), and has two fronts (6) articulated on the side walls (2) (see figure 7).

The system that is the subject of the invention comprises at least one tray (17) in the compartment (7), such that each tray (17) is configured to hold at least one container (8) coinciding with a supply opening (9).

In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the side walls (2), the bottom (3), the floor (4), the roof (5) and the front (6) are configured by sheets of thickness between 1.5mm and 4mm, of a material to be chosen from steel, carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum, so that the union of all the steel sheets configures a module (1) that has a reduced weight.

The system that is the subject of the invention has the advantage of a modular construction that allows the combination of several modules (1) that are joined together through the bottom (3) or the side walls (2), so that it is possible to combine different modules (1) with different combinations of inlet ports (9) and containers (8) for the different waste, and that this combination allows the customized configuration of the system for a classified collection of special waste that is the subject of the invention.

Each inlet (9), in the preferred embodiment of the invention, is covered by a trapdoor (14) hinged at the top of it by means of hinges (15).

The system that is the subject of the invention may consist of a plurality of modules (1) joined together, where each module may have a different configuration of supply ports (9) and different containers (8) located in the different compartments (7) of each module (1).

Each module (1) comprises rings (16) fixed to the side walls (2), such that said rings (16) are configured to provide a gripping point for carrying the module (1).

Each inlet in the modules (1) has a level of said inlet that is located at a height of less than 1.20m so that the modules (1) of the system subject to the invention are accessible.

In addition, the modules (1) comprise standardized pictograms that create accessible signage for people with cognitive disabilities.

To configure a system for a classified collection of special waste comprising two or more modules, but functioning as a single body, the modules (1) comprise means of joining the different modules (1) which in one embodiment is a bolted assembly with a separator or spacer, comprising: a cylindrical head screw (18) and a separator (19) where the cylindrical head screw (18) is fixed (see figure 6).

Claims (9)

1. A system for the classified collection of special waste, characterized in that it comprises at least one module (1), where said module comprises two side walls (2), a bottom (3), a floor (4), a roof (5) and at least one front (6) that configure a compartment (7) configured to house at least one container (8) for waste, such that each container (8) is associated with a filling opening (9) and where each front (6) is hinged (10) to a side wall (2) where the side walls (2), the bottom (3), the floor (4), the roof (5) and the front (6) are configured from sheets of thickness between 1.5mm and 4mm, of a material to be chosen from steel, carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum, such that the modules (1) are configured to join together at a site to be chosen from the bottom (3) and at least one of the side walls (2) providing a customizable construction by means of a combination of the aforementioned modules (1). 2. System for a classified collection of special waste, according to claim 1, characterized in that each module (1) comprises a frame (13) fixed to the side walls (2) and to the ceiling (5), said frame (13) being configured to serve as a support for the front (6). 3. System for a classified collection of special waste, according to any of claims 1 to 2, characterized in that it comprises at least one tray (17) in the compartment (7), such that each tray (17) is configured to hold at least one container (8). 4. System for a classified collection of special waste, according to any of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the hinges (10) of the front (6) are fixed to a bracket (11) fixed to said front (6) while on the side wall (2) the hinges (10) are fixed to reinforcements (12) fixed to said side wall (2). 5. System for a classified collection of special waste, according to any of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that each inlet (9) is covered by a trapdoor (14). 6. System for a classified collection of special waste, according to any of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that each inlet (9) has a level located at a height of less than 1.20m. 7. System for a classified collection of special waste, according to any of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the two side walls (2) and the roof (5) are formed by two L-shaped pieces, which are joined together and form the side walls and the roof (5), which in turn are joined to the bottom (3), the floor (4) and the articulated front (6). 8. System for a classified collection of special waste, according to any of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that each module (1) comprises rings (16) fixed to the side walls (2), such that said rings (16) are configured to provide a gripping point for transporting the module (1). 9. System for a classified collection of special waste, according to any of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the joining means comprise a cylindrical head screw (18) and a separator (19) where the cylindrical head screw (18) is fixed.