Apparatus for and a method of cleaning a trash bin
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0751207
(2000-12-29)
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발명자
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대리인 / 주소 |
Maynard, Jeffrey C.Smith, Jonathan R.
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
7 인용 특허 :
6 |
초록
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Disclosed are a system and a method for cleaning a trash bin. In a preferred embodiment, the system includes nozzles coupled to lifting means. The nozzles are aimed at the inside of the trash bin. The method includes the steps of lifting the trash bin, inverting it to empty its contents, spraying th
Disclosed are a system and a method for cleaning a trash bin. In a preferred embodiment, the system includes nozzles coupled to lifting means. The nozzles are aimed at the inside of the trash bin. The method includes the steps of lifting the trash bin, inverting it to empty its contents, spraying the inside of the trash bin, and returning the trash bin to the ground. An additional step may include spraying the trash bin when it is returned to the ground.
대표청구항
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1. A system for cleaning a trash bin to be emptied by a truck having lifting means for lifting the trash bin, the system comprising: (a) at least one nozzle; and (b) coupling means for coupling the nozzle to the lifting means and aiming the nozzle at the inside of the trash bin, the coupling mea
1. A system for cleaning a trash bin to be emptied by a truck having lifting means for lifting the trash bin, the system comprising: (a) at least one nozzle; and (b) coupling means for coupling the nozzle to the lifting means and aiming the nozzle at the inside of the trash bin, the coupling means being attached to the lifting means at a point on the lifting means that is out from under the trash bin when it is lifted. 2. The system according to claim 1 wherein the coupling means comprises a plate having means for attaching the plate to the lifting means and means for aiming the nozzle at the inside of the trash bin. 3. The system according to claim 1 further comprising a tank, a valve, said valve being interposed between the nozzle and tank and being fluidly coupled to the nozzle and tank, a switch, said switch being functionally coupled to the valve to enable opening the valve, and means for forcing liquid from the tank through the valve and out the nozzle when the valve is opened. 4. The system according to claim 3 wherein the means for forcing liquid from the tank consists of pressurized air introduced into the tank, an electric pump, a mechanical pump, pressurized air introduced into the tank and an electrical pump, or pressurized air introduced into the tank and a mechanical pump. 5. A system for cleaning a trash bin, the system comprising: (a) means for lifting and emptying the trash bin; (b) at least one nozzle; and (c) a coupling means for coupling the at least one nozzle to the lifting means and aiming the nozzle at the inside of the trash bin, the coupling means being attached to the lifting means at a point on the lifting means that is out from under the trash bin when it is lifted. 6. The system according to claim 5, wherein the coupling means comprises a plate having means for attaching the at least one nozzle to the lifting means and aiming the at least one nozzle at the inside of the trash bin. 7. The system according to claim 5 further comprising a tank, a valve, said valve being interposed between the nozzle and tank and being fluidly coupled to the nozzle and tank, a switch, said switch being functionally coupled to the valve to enable opening the valve, and means for forcing liquid from the tank through the valve and out the nozzle when the valve is opened. 8. The system according to claim 7 wherein the means for forcing liquid from the tank consists of pressurized air introduced into the tank, an electric pump, a mechanical pump, pressurized air introduced into the tank and an electrical pump, or pressurized air introduced into the tank and a mechanical pump. 9. A method for cleaning a trash bin using a garbage truck and the system according to claim 5, the method comprising the steps of: (a) Engaging the trash bin with the lifting means; and (b) Spraying liquid inside the trash bin using the at least one nozzle. 10. The method according to claim 9 further comprising the step of emptying the contents of the trash bin into the garbage truck using the lifting means,-wherein said step of spraying liquid inside the trash bin is performed after emptying the trash bin into the garbage truck using the lifting means. 11. The method according to claim 9 further comprising the step of emptying the contents of the trash bin into the garbage truck using the lifting means, wherein the step of spraying liquid inside the trash bin is performed during the emptying of the trash bin. 12. The method according to claim 10 further comprising the steps of returning the trash bin to the ground, spraying liquid inside the trash bin using the at least one nozzle after the trash bin is returned to the ground, and after emptying the trash bin and spraying liquid inside the trash bin.
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