JPH05509279A - A method for use in the fight against environmental pollution by waste, an application of this method for the reuse of recyclable waste, and a device for carrying out this method - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

[Detailed description of the invention] Method used to fight environmental pollution by waste, recyclable waste of this method Applications for waste recycling and equipment for carrying out this method Background of the invention The present invention describes a method for use in the fight against environmental pollution caused by waste, recycling this method. and for implementing this method. The invention relates to a device.

Despite numerous anti-waste and environmental protection campaigns, , and despite the ever-increasing number of public waste bins, public collection The environment is becoming increasingly dirty, especially around takeout food shops. It can be said that there are. This phenomenon is no exception in art museums and theaters, where the floor is covered with waste materials. (Ice cream wrappers, sticks, candy wrappers, etc.) and horse racing. Horse racing tickets are much more likely to be thrown on the ground than thrown into a waste bin. state.

The consequences of this are environmental degradation and, in the case of food waste (such as chicken bones), health is dangerous to health or safety and requires taxpayers to clean it up. This will force you to spend a large amount of money.

Therefore, we should appeal to the relevant public sectors responsible for this situation and, more generally, Reach out to people who are clearly indifferent to public welfare by providing them with waste bins and using them. It is important to directly guide each individual to do the same.

Therein lies the object of the invention. The purpose is to collect waste with the following (a) to (c): This is achieved by providing a method for installing a collection a (unit). Sunawa (a) the waste receptacle is not intended to be or is actually thrown into the receptacle opening; (b) a device for roughly identifying the loaded waste; (b) a device for roughly identifying the waste; a conveying device; and (C) said identification, optionally in combination with said conveying device. Controlled by a separate device, such as a gift exchange voucher (gift-voucher) A device that issues a waste deposit slip.

The purpose of the waste identification device is to identify types of waste that cannot be sorted into waste collection equipment. The purpose is to prevent waste from entering the waste and to make it aware that waste has been thrown in. This device is , what type of waste the waste collection equipment will be used for, and where the equipment will be installed. It varies depending on the location. Also, do not collect waste by material or type. Which other depends on your purpose. This point will be explained in detail below.

Waste deposit slips can be, for example, fragments of free admission tickets to cinemas or racetracks, or It is possible to show fragments of purchase discount coupons for products made of the same material as the waste that was input.

In a first embodiment of the invention, the identification of the waste comprises, at least in part, the identification of the waste. The waste receptacle is determined by comparing the dimensions of at least a portion of the waste receptacle with the dimensions of the receptacle. will be carried out. This type of identification method is used to This will exclude waste whose size clearly does not match that of the pool.

In the case of products that produce thin waste that is typically littered on the floors of movie theaters and concert halls. The method of the present invention is as follows.

Products sold include the product and/or waste generated as a result of using the product. It comes with a bag specially suited for wrapping the waste, and the bag contains the waste deposit slip. is already attached to the waste collection equipment, the waste deposit slip is separated, Marking and return equipment is in place to ensure bags are placed in waste collection equipment. , and/or operations are performed on the bag as it is transported therein.

In the above case, it is clear that part of the bag functions as a waste deposit slip. Ru. To prevent tampering, the bag can be made so that it cannot be torn by hand. (bags of woven or unwoven fibers, or woven reinforcing fibers) bag).

Marking carried out by waste collection equipment may be stamped, punched or separated. This is done, for example, by a distinctive mark left by the equipment, which helps identify the waste. Verify that the deposit slip was actually issued by the waste collection facility. come.

Drink containers, metal cans (hereinafter referred to as “cans”), or metal-lined foils. A parallelogram-shaped carton (pole box) or pack (hereinafter referred to as ``carton'') In the case of relatively large waste such as However, a more specific method of identification is adopted.

Such special applications include the identification of waste, such as whether it is magnetic or non-magnetic. There is a way to do this by recognizing one of the characteristics of waste raw materials. Also, waste Another method is to recognize standard parts. In addition, waste identification There is a method to do this by superimposing two pieces of data.

Identification of the waste may further include the main color of the waste and/or the bar coat of the waste. Reading it will make it more accurate.

However, if the purpose of identification is for certain types of recyclable waste, e.g. If the purpose is to reuse a body etc., identification can be concentrated on one feature. Ru.

According to the invention, in this case the waste is stored in advance in the main container where it is intended to be collected. Separate the known accepted waste materials into a second container and place any waste that is not recognized as essential waste into a second container. Only the waste received in the main container will be transferred to the waste deposit box. Let them vote.

The scope of the invention includes the equipment necessary to carry out the method of the invention.

Other advantages and features of the invention can be found in the following description with reference to the attached drawings. It has been stated.

Drawing description Figure 1 shows a waste collection installation according to the invention for collecting fine waste in bags. FIG.

Figures 2a-2c are schematic diagrams of the upper parts of functional parts or functional units of the equipment of Figure 1; This is a diagram showing the three stages of waste bag processing and the issuance of a waste deposit slip. Ru.

Figures 3a-3b are cross-sectional views taken along line ■-■ in Figures 2a-2C.

FIG. 4 is a plan view of the functional parts of a collecting facility suitable for collecting cans.

5 is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along line TV-IV in FIG. 4. FIG.

FIG. 6 is a plan view of the functional parts of a collection facility suitable for collecting cartons.

FIG. 7 is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along the line ■-■ in FIG.

Figure 8 shows the diameter of the collection and outlet 4a for collecting recyclable waste. The large cross section also prevents waste from being thrown into the can.

The unit 3a has a duct 24 downwards leading to the container 2. Duck heading downwards A magnetic metal detector consisting of a transmitter 25 and a receiver 26; Color detectors 27 and 28 are installed. The transmitter 25 is received by the receiver 26 It emits a magnetic field, and the receiver detects the disturbance of the magnetic field caused by the passage of the magnetic material. Record the disturbance. A color detector emits a beam of light that is reflected by an object passing in front of the detector. Receives the emitted light rays. The color detector analyzed and recorded the reflected light rays. According to absorption, we determine whether an object has the correct color or not.

Two color detectors installed at a 90° angle to each other detect colors in a narrow area. rather than being used to confirm that it is actually the dominant color of the can.

The output section 29 of the receiver 26 can be directly or through a known interface. For example, if it detects that the waste is magnetic, it will set the logic level to “1”; If not, send logic level "O".

Similarly, the outputs 30 and 31 of the color detectors 27 and 28 can be directly or For example, when it detects that the waste is red through the interface, a logical signal “1” otherwise a logic level “O”.

The outputs 29-31 are connected to the logic control circuit 32, the outputs of which are shown in the figure. However, through the interface, the waste (disposal slip 22a) issuance device It is connected to 33.

In the preferred mode of operation, logic control circuit 32 is a read-only memory; Address input section el-e3 is connected to output section 29-31. this memory is programmed as follows If the input signal is 111, the memory 32 sends the slot to the slip issuing device 33. From the cutter 6a, a command is given to put in the waste and issue a slip 22a.

For other inputs/signals, i.e. 011, non-magnetic material, main color is red. Color, 011 or old 0 non-magnetic material with a limited area red , 110 or 101 magnetic material with a limited red area, 0 (10 magnetic For those that are neither gender nor red, the memory is sent to the slip issuing device. Does not send issue instructions.

If more accurate color detection is required, this device can detect more colors. You can prepare a container, whether it is magnetic or non-magnetic, what the main color is, etc. This is just one example of possible waste characteristics. Properties other than magnetism that can be detected in the same way It can be a property.

The systems shown in Figures 6 and 7 have the same cross section but two different heights. 1 liter or 1.72 liter cartons, for example, 1 liter or 1.72 liter cartons. , the deposits are divided into two types of waste, depending on the model involved: The system is suitable for the collection of The same reference numbers are used to indicate the same parts and the same references. just and letters 〉 to indicate similar parts. It is worn.

For this purpose, the receiving opening 4b of the unit 3b is square and the same as previously described. For this reason, its cross section is much more extreme (slightly) than the standard cross section of the collecting carton 19b. thick (become)

Unit 3b has a downward duct 24 leading to container 2.

Three pairs of detectors 34, 35, 36 are mounted along the lower duct. pair The detector 35 is installed 90' with respect to the pair of detectors 34 and Ensure that the tube has a truly standard cross section. Paired detectors 34 and 36 The distance between the two detectors is such that only the large carton 19b contacts both detectors at the same time. It is supposed to be done.

Outputs 37 and 38 of detector pair 34, outputs 39 and 40 of detector pair 35, detector pair The outputs 41 and 42 of 36 are connected directly or through known interfaces to the The waste carton 19b is falling down the duct 24 (sometimes the waste carton 19b touches the detector). For example, if it is touched, the logic level “1” is given, and if it is not touched, the logic level “O” is given. give.

The output section 37-42 is connected to the logic control circuit 32b, and the output section is However, depending on the interface, waste can be placed in slip 22b or 2. 2b' is connected to the issuing device 33b.

In the preferred mode of operation, logic control circuit 32b is a read-only memory. , whose address inputs are connected to outputs 37-42. This memory can be programmed as below If the input signal is 111111, the memo IJ-32b is sent to the issuing device 33b. For large-sized carton waste, issue slip 22b from slot 4b. command to do so.

If the input signal is 111100, the memory 32b sends the issuing device 33b to For small-sized carton waste, a slip will be issued from slot 4b'. (The small size carton corresponds to the top of carton 19b.) Therefore, its bottom is up to the dotted line 49 in FIG. 7).

If the input signal is 001111, this signal indicates that the large size carton Once it passes through the detector 34, does it come into contact with the detector pair 35 and 36 at the same time? , or even for small size cartons, detector pairs 35 and 36 are This occurs when the signals are close enough, but in the case of this signal, the memory 32b It does not send any commands to the line device.

All other input signals, i.e. 110000 or 001111 Standard dimension width expected for waste cartons and length match one dimension, but not both, 100100.0110 Old, etc.: Irregularly shaped waste, against one wall of the duct. or waste with a small cross section that then hits the other wall of the duct. In any of these cases, the memory 32b stores the waste and stores it in the slip issuing device. Does not send issue instructions.

This system trivially forms waste products such as pairs 25a and 25b. A detector for detecting the material can also be included, and this output signal can be combined with the signals described above. Can be combined. Waste items may only be placed in cartons of specified size. When issuing a slip, the detector pair 35 and the slot 4b' are removed. Departure The row device 33b also has a small or For large-sized waste, a receipt can be issued.

Cartons of standard square cross section but of different volumes, i.e. of different heights According to the invention, instead of a device suitable for receiving e.g. However, in cartons with different square cross-sections, at least one dimension is so-called “small”. Accepts cartons that are common with various cartons of small and large cross sections. It can be designed as follows. In this case, the receiver is the two facing each other in the opening 4b. The two sides, the “standard distance sides”, are at this common distance with a certain amount of play. At a corresponding distance, the length of the opposite side of the receptacle is the same for small and large sections. Cartons with large cross-sections can be long enough to accommodate both sides. In this case too, If it is not necessary to distinguish between small and large cross-section cartons, the detector can They only need to be installed along the wall of the duct 24 at a standard distance apart.

The system shown in FIG. 7 can be used in accordance with the present invention to applied to the basic principles for storage.

As before, the same numbers as in Figures 1-5 refer to the same parts and references. used, but the only difference is that a character stamp is attached to indicate a similar part. ing.

Here, the purpose of the device is to manufacture products with common components, e.g. recessed cans. The goal is to collect empty food containers of any shape and condition, such as 9c. The shape and size of the receiving hole 4c of the unit 3C are not the size of the product.

Therefore, the receiving opening 4C is relatively large. As shown in Figures 4 and 5 As in the case, the downward duct 24 is connected to a transmitter 25c and a receiver 26c, Its output 29c is connected to a read-only memory 32c, not shown here. However, through the interface, the output part is the waste deposit slip 22c. It is connected to the issuing device 33c and the motor 43. The duct 24 also includes, for example, a light A waste passage detector consisting of electric cells 48 and 49 is attached, and the output part of the receiver 49 is also connected to read-only memory 32c. As shown in the figure, ° At the vertically lower part of the downward duct 24, there is a rotating shaft 4 controlled by a motor 43. There is a trough 44 fixed to 5. Below the rotating shaft 45 are a first container 201 and a second container 201. There is a partition 46 that separates the two containers 202. To avoid mistakes, transmitter 25 c and receiver 26c are equipped with a device 47 that allows the waste to move in one direction. It is placed at an appropriate distance from the inlet 4C.

When the read-only memory receives input signal 11 (passage of magnetic waste), the Instruct the line device 33c to issue the waste deposit slip 22c from the slot 6C. and commands the motor 43 to rotate the rotating shaft 45 in the direction of arrow F1. The trough then puts the received waste 19c into a container 201. read-only When Molly detects input signal 10 (passage of non-magnetic waste), the slip issuing device No command is sent to the motor 43, but the rotating shaft 45 is in the direction of the arrow F2. The trough is commanded to rotate and the waste therein enters the container 202.

Copy and translation of written amendment) Submission form (Article 184-8 of the Patent Law) February 19, 1993 Mu

Claims (16)

[Claims] 1. Waste (19, 19a-19c), especially product packaging for take-out food and tickets. A method of combating environmental pollution caused by waste such as waste, comprising: - 19c) by placing waste collection equipment in public places; has a waste reception port (4, 4a-4c), and the equipment includes, firstly, a waste reception port (4, 4a-4c); Waste that is intended to be or is actually placed in the storage slots (4, 4a-4c) A device capable of at least approximate identification of the waste; secondly, the waste (19, 19 a-19c) from the receiving port (4, 4a-4c); Thirdly, said waste identification device may optionally be combined with said transport device. The deposit of waste, such as gift certificates, in relation to the accepted waste, controlled by Devices (14, 15, 33a-33) that issue slips (22, 22a-22c) c) using waste collection equipment fitted with. 2. Identification of waste (19, 19a-19c) is at least partially The dimensions of a portion of the waste (19, 19a-19c) and the waste receiving port (4, 4a-4c). How to put it on. 3. A bag (19) is added to the product being sold and contains said product and/or The bag (19) is adapted to wrap the waste resulting from its consumption; already has a waste deposit slip (22) and the waste collection equipment has a waste deposit slip (22). Tear off (14) the waste deposit slip (22), mark it (14a), and return it. Devices (15, 16) for discarding the waste are installed, and these devices are installed so that the bag (19) acting on said bag (19) when introduced and/or transported into the equipment; The method according to claim 1 or 2. 4. Identification of waste (19a-c) involves recognizing the material of waste (19a-c). The method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: 5. The properties used for identification are magnetic or non-magnetic identification of waste (19a-c). A method according to claim 4. 6. Identification of waste (19b) involves recognizing a standard cross section of waste (19b). 6. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 5. 7. at least another identification by reading the predominant color of the waste (19a); The method according to any one of claims 1 to 6. 8. The waste (19c) is first identified and recognized and accepted waste ( 19c) to the first container (201), and unrecognized waste to the second container. Sort into containers (202) and discard only the accepted waste (19c). Any of claims 4 to 7, considering the issue of deposit slip (22c) Method described. 9. A waste collection facility for carrying out the method according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The receiving port (4, 4a-4c) is first provided with a receiving port (4, 4a-4c). Waste (19, 19a, 19b) that is or has been thrown into a-4c) Apparatus suitable for rough identification (4, 4a-4c; 25, 25b, 25c , 26, 26b, 26c; 27, 28; 48, 49); Second, the receiving port A device (4, 4a-4c) for transporting the waste (19, 19a-19c) 9, 24); and thirdly, the waste identification device is optionally connected to the transport device. Combined with waste deposit slips such as gift certificates (22, 22a, 22c) A waste collection unit with a device (14, 15, 6, 33, 33b, 33c) that issues Collection equipment. 10. The waste deposit slip (22) indicates that the waste has been deposited into the receiving port (4). Claimed items that are part of the bag (19) that contained the goods to be disposed of before being discarded. Waste collection equipment as described in Box 19. 11. The waste collection equipment separates (14) the waste deposit slip (22) and It has equipment for attaching (14a) and returning (15, 6) when the bag (19) is placed in the collection facility and/or transported within the facility. 11. Waste collection equipment according to claim 10, which acts on the bag (19) when the waste is collected. 12. Waste collection equipment detects magnetic or non-magnetic materials in the waste (19a-c) The claimed invention has a detector (25, 26, 25b, 26b; 25c, 26c) that Waste collection equipment according to ranges 9 to 10. 13. A standard cross-section of the waste to be collected, and perhaps one or more standard lengths. Claim 9, 1 comprising a set of detectors (34, 36) suitable for recognizing the 13. The waste collection equipment according to any one of 1 and 12. 14. Claim 9 and 14. The waste collection equipment according to any one of 11 to 13. 15. Claims 10, 11 comprising at least one bar code detector. The waste collection equipment according to any one of Items 14 to 14. 16. Firstly, the first step is to collect recognized and accepted waste (19c). one container (201) and a second container (201) for collecting unrecognized waste. 202); Secondly, a device (44) for sorting the waste into these two containers; and thirdly, a device connected to the waste identification device to issue a waste deposit slip. and a device (32c) for sending commands to the waste sorting device, where the waste Identification devices (25, 25b, 25c, 26, 26b, 26c; 48, 49) disposed in front of the waste (19c) sorting device (44) regarding waste movement; According to the information received from the identification device, the control device (32c) Issue of waste deposit slip (22c) and waste (19) in one container (201) c) command the deviation or simply deposit the waste into the second container (202). 16. A waste collection facility according to any one of claims 10 to 15.