Refuse collection apparatus
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0277731
(2011-10-20)
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등록번호 |
US-8523051
(2013-09-03)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Clancy, Terence C.
- Clancy, Elizabeth W.
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
6 인용 특허 :
10 |
초록
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A refuse collection apparatus includes a body portion extending between upper and lower ends. The apparatus includes a refuse container having bottom and side walls extending upwardly from the bottom wall and defining an open top and an interior area. A lid is releasably coupled to an upper edge of
A refuse collection apparatus includes a body portion extending between upper and lower ends. The apparatus includes a refuse container having bottom and side walls extending upwardly from the bottom wall and defining an open top and an interior area. A lid is releasably coupled to an upper edge of the side wall and configured to cover the container open top, the chute lower end being fixedly attached to the lid. An exhaust fan is operatively mounted to the lid in communication with the container interior area and configured to withdraw air from the container interior area when actuated. An input station is coupled to the chute upper end and configured to interface with the building wall, the input station having an access door movable between open and closed configurations selectively allowing and preventing access to the chute body portion, respectively.
대표청구항
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1. A refuse collection apparatus for use with a building having an exterior wall, comprising: a chute having an upper end and an opposed lower end, said chute including a body portion extending between said upper and lower ends;a refuse container having a bottom wall and a continuous side wall exten
1. A refuse collection apparatus for use with a building having an exterior wall, comprising: a chute having an upper end and an opposed lower end, said chute including a body portion extending between said upper and lower ends;a refuse container having a bottom wall and a continuous side wall extending upwardly from said bottom wall, said container side wall defining an open top and an interior area;a lid releasably coupled to an upper edge of said side wall and configured to cover said container open top, said chute lower end being fixedly attached to said lid;wherein said lid defines an opening positioned in communication with said chute lower end such that refuse passing through said chute is communicated to said container open area;an exhaust fan operatively mounted to said lid in communication with said container interior area and configured to withdraw air from said container interior area when actuated;an input station coupled to said chute upper end and configured to interface with the building wall, said input station having an access door selectively movable between an open configuration providing access to said chute body portion and a closed configuration preventing access to said chute body portion; andwherein said input station includes an access door sensor configured to detect when said access door is at said open configuration, said access door sensor being electrically connected to said exhaust fan and configured to actuate said exhaust fan when said sensor detects that said access door is at said open configuration. 2. The refuse collection apparatus as in claim 1, wherein: said refuse container includes a fullness sensor situated in said container interior area configured to detect when said container is full of refuse; andsaid input station includes a visual indicator electrically connected to said fullness sensor and configured to be illuminated when said fullness sensor is indicative that said container is full of refuse. 3. The refuse collection apparatus as in claim 2, wherein said access door sensor and said visual indicator are covered by said access door when said access door is at said closed configuration and are exposed when said access door is at said open configuration. 4. The refuse collection apparatus as in claim 2, wherein said exhaust fan includes: a solar cell configured to collect solar energy and to convert said solar energy from to electrical current;a rechargeable battery electrically connected to said solar cell and configured to store electrical current converted from solar energy collected by said solar cell; andwherein said rechargeable battery is electrically connected to said fullness sensor, said visual indicator, said exhaust fan, and said access door sensor. 5. The refuse collection apparatus as in claim 4, wherein said fullness sensor includes: a platform situated in said refuse container on said bottom wall of said container;a plurality of springs spaced apart from one another adjacent a bottom side of said platform, said springs configured to be compressed by weight upon said platform; andat least one pressure sensor situated adjacent at least one of said plurality of springs and configured to be actuated when said springs are compressed a predetermined amount. 6. The refuse collection apparatus as in claim 5, further comprising: an odor control module adjacent said input station access door and configured to direct an anti-odor substance into said upper end of said chute when said access door is moved to said open configuration; anda disinfectant spray module positioned in said refuse container and electrically connected to said exhaust fan, said disinfectant spray module being configured to dispense an anti-infection substance into said container interior area when said exhaust fan is deactivated. 7. The refuse collection apparatus as in claim 6, wherein said access door includes a spring configured to bias said access door toward said closed configuration, said exhaust fan being deactivated when said access door is at said closed configuration. 8. The refuse collection apparatus as in claim 1, wherein said chute is constructed of a flexible material. 9. The refuse collection apparatus as in claim 1, wherein said access door includes a spring configured to bias said access door toward said closed configuration, said exhaust fan being deactivated when said access door is at said closed configuration. 10. The refuse collection apparatus as in claim 1, wherein said refuse container is removably coupled to said lid such that said container is removable therefrom and collectable by trash collection personnel. 11. The refuse collection apparatus as in claim 1, further comprising a spring-loaded flap positioned in said chute body portion adjacent said chute lower end, said flap configured to prevent air from said refuse container from flowing upwardly into said chute. 12. The refuse collection apparatus as in claim 1, further comprising an odor control module adjacent said input station access door and configured to direct an anti-odor substance into said upper end of said chute when said access door is moved to said open configuration. 13. The refuse collection apparatus as in claim 12, wherein said odor control module includes an anti-bacterial substance. 14. The refuse collection apparatus as in claim 12, wherein said odor control module includes an anti-bacterial substance in combination with said anti-odor substance. 15. The refuse collection apparatus as in claim 12, wherein said odor control module includes a removable anti-odorant cartridge. 16. The refuse collection apparatus as in claim 12, further comprising a disinfectant spray module positioned in said refuse container and electrically connected to said exhaust fan. 17. The refuse collection apparatus as in claim 16, wherein said disinfectant spray module is configured to dispense an anti-infection substance into said container interior area when said exhaust fan is deactivated. 18. The refuse collection apparatus as in claim 1, further comprising a disinfectant spray module positioned in said refuse container and electrically connected to said exhaust fan, said disinfectant spray module being situated adjacent said open top of said refuse container.
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Axisa, Anthony, Chute system for waste and other materials.
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