CONTAINER FOR THE COLLECTION OF URBAN WASTE

Abstract

Disclosed is a container for collecting urban waste, formed from an aluminium support structure that contains and protects a cardboard repository, which is characterised in that it comprises: a support structure comprising an external housing frame formed by a series of straight profiles and a flippable circular profile that forms the front access or entry of the container for the introduction of waste; a flippable circular plate or opening that closes the front access generated by the circular profile; a removable flippable cover that closes the frame assembly, the cover being able to flip open by means of gravity when the container is turned over; a bottom grate; and a cardboard repository contained in and supported by the housing frame, which is formed from cardboard sheets with flat folded faces.

Claims

1. A container for the collection of urban waste, formed from an aluminium support structure that contains and protects a cardboard repository, characterised in that it comprises: a support structure comprising: an external housing frame (1) formed by a series of straight profiles (1A) and a flippable circular profile (1B) that forms the entry or front access of the container for the introduction of waste; a flippable circular plate or opening (2) vertically arranged that closes the front access generated by the circular profile (1B); a removable flippable cover (3) with respect to the frame (1) that closes the frame assembly; wherein the cover is able to flip open by means of gravity when the container is turned over; a bottom grate (4), which is fixed to the lower portion of the housing frame (1) and supports a cardboard repository; and a cardboard repository (5), which is housed and supported by the housing frame (1); which is formed from cardboard sheets with flat folded faces, forming a regular parallelepiped open at the top portion, with a base and top portion of identical geometric shape; and wherein the repository (5) rests on the grate (4) of the structure, and wherein the top portion of the repository is closed by straight closing profiles (1C) of the structure.

2. The container for the collection of urban waste, according to claim 1, wherein the cover (3) comprises a straight flipping system with stops (11).

3. The container for the collection of urban waste, according to claim 2, wherein the stops (11) are made of rubber.

4. The container for the collection of urban waste, according to claim 1, wherein the opening (2) has a supporting plate and a system for magnetic fixing with the frame.

5. The container for the collection of urban waste, according to claim 1, characterised in that on the rear wall of the housing frame there is a comb (6) for the rear elevation of the container.

6. The container for the collection of urban waste, according to claim 1, characterised in that it comprises protruding rear-loading trunnions (7) fixed to both sides of the housing frame.

7. The container for the collection of urban waste, according to claim 1, characterised in that it comprises protruding side-loading hitch sleeves (8) fixed to both sides of the housing frame.

8. The container for the collection of urban waste, according to claim 1, characterised in that it comprises wheels (9) located in the lower portion of the housing frame.

9. The container for the collection of urban waste, according to claim 8, wherein the wheels have brakes.

10. The container for the collection of urban waste, according to claim 1, characterised in that it comprises legs located in the lower portion of the housing frame.

11. The container for the collection of urban waste, according to claim 10, wherein the legs comprise a non-slip surface.

12. The container for the collection of urban waste, according to claim 1, characterised in that at least one handle or puller (10) is provided on the sides of the frame.

13. The container for the collection of urban waste, according to claim 1, wherein the external faces of the cardboard repository (5) comprise a printable surface.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] In order to complete the description and to help a better understanding of the features of the invention, a set of figures and drawings is presented wherein the following is represented by way of illustration and not limitation:

[0022] FIGS. 1A and 1B are free perspective, both rear and front, views of a container of the present invention, specifically in the rear loading mode, with wheels and comb.

[0023] FIGS. 2A and 2B are free perspective, both rear and front, views of the container, when the container is rotated and turned over, with the emptying cover open by means of gravity.

[0024] FIG. 3 shows an exploded view of the assembly and a perspective view of the components that form the container of the present invention.

[0025] FIG. 4 is a detail view of a cross-section where the cover is seen closed with respect to the housing frame of the container support structure and the manner in which the opening is flipped for a user to introduce waste inside the container.

[0026] FIG. 5 is a perspective exploded view of the different portions of the support structure of the invention.

[0027] FIG. 6 is an exemplary embodiment of the container in the universal version thereof, with comb, side-loading trunnions and sleeves.

[0028] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the model according to the side-loading version thereof, without wheels and with larger dimensions for greater capacity, also prepared for a side-loading system by means of trunnions and sleeves.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES OF THE INVENTION

[0029] It can be seen from the Figures that the invention consists of a container comprising a support and housing structure, and a cardboard repository fitted into the support structure. Although it cannot be seen in said figures, this container is formed entirely by reusable materials, both in the structure, where they are preferably made of aluminium, and in the repository, which is made of cardboard. One aspect that is represented in said figures is that all the elements thereof can be disassembled, which is an advantage for stacking and storage of the same.

[0030] As can be seen in said figures, the container comprises: [0031] a support structure, which is a frame that houses and protects a repository (5), and wherein the support structure comprises: [0032] an external housing frame (1) formed by a series of straight profiles (1A) forming a cube and wherein a flippable circular profile (1B) is included that forms the entrance or front access of the container for the introduction of waste; [0033] a flippable circular plate or opening (2) vertically arranged that closes the front access by the user; [0034] a removable flippable cover (3) with respect to the frame (1) in the form of a cube and that closes the frame assembly; wherein the cover is able to flip open by means of gravity when the container is turned over; and has a straight flipping system with rubber stops (11) that prevent it from hitting violently against the frame; and which has a preferably magnetic anti-theft system for fixing to the frame (1) to remain closed in the rest position; [0035] a bottom grate (4), which is fixed to the bottom portion of the housing frame (1) and serves as a support for a cardboard repository; [0036] a cardboard repository (5), which is housed and supported by the housing frame (1); which is formed from cardboard sheets with flat folded faces, forming a regular parallelepiped open at the top portion, with a base and top portion of identical geometric shape; and wherein the repository (5) rests on the grate (4) of the structure, and wherein the top portion of the repository is closed by straight closing profiles (1C) of the structure.

[0037] As can be seen in these figures, in a preferred embodiment of the invention, the opening (2) is circular in shape, although its shape and size can be suited to the typology of the fraction for which the container is intended. The opening has a support plate and a system for magnetic fixing with the frame, specifically with the circular profile (1B), which prevents the opening from opening accidentally or by the action of the wind, but it is the user who presses the opening with the waste and this is flipped inwards, returning to the initial position thereof once the waste has been deposited inside the container.

[0038] Moreover, as previously mentioned, the cardboard repository (5) consists of a set of flat folded faces that rests on the lower grate (4) and the top portion thereof is closed by a straight closing profile (1C) of the structure, this profile being a top ring or protruding tabs, such that the edge thereof of the repository (5) is protected against external agents.

[0039] Among the various lifting means provided by the invention, it can be seen in said figures that on the rear wall of the housing frame there is a comb (6) for the rear lifting of the container for trucks or other mechanical means of collection. Furthermore, it can be seen from FIGS. 6 and 7 that the invention may further comprise protruding rear-loading trunnions (7) and/or protruding side-loading hitch sleeves (8) fixed to both sides of the housing frame, so as to allow the container to be lifted by means of a rear- or side-loading system.

[0040] Another aspect of the invention is that the user never has to touch the container with their hands, considering that a vertically flippable cover is currently used by means of a foot pedal. The need for a foot pedal is eliminated, simplifying the production, use and maintenance thereof, and there is no need to touch the cover with the hand, so the product does not serve as a source of contagion of diseases. Instead, the inwardly flippable opening, which has a magnetic fixing system with straightened or cushioned closing, simplifies the operation and substantially reduces the number of parts required, greatly reducing maintenance costs.

[0041] As can be seen in said figures, the contact of the container with the ground is carried out by means of wheels (9) with brakes that allow the easy movement of the container (in the case of rear loading) or legs in the case of side loading, wherein the wheels and/or legs are located in the bottom portion of the housing frame. The wheels can be made of aluminium and rubber as they allow for easy movement of the container. The legs may comprise a non-slip surface. At least one handle or puller (10) can be provided on the sides of the frame for convenient and safe handling of the container in all directions.

[0042] Another particularity of the invention is that the invention allows the repository to be used for advertising, promotional or informational purposes. The repository (5) is formed from a cardboard sheet that is folded such that any type of advertising, promotional or informative message can be reproduced on the external faces of said cardboard. In this regard, the external faces of the repository (5) are visible since there are no obstructions of the structure, in particular the front and rear faces, and may comprise a surface that is printable.