Autonomous Container With Solid Waste Compacting System
Patent No. EP2617560 (titled "Autonomous Container With Solid Waste Compacting System") was filed by Solarpack Trading on Sep 9, 2011. The application was issued on Feb 12, 2020.
Patent Summary
A solar-powered solid waste container features hoisting means for vehicle-based collection and one or more drums with lids. Each drum contains a hydraulic compression mechanism. The system includes door opening/closing cylinders, solar panels, electrical accumulators, a charge regulator, a battery charge controller, and a power/control switchboard. A programmable automate controls double-effect cylinders via two electro-valves. A pressure detector triggers messages to a central control system at 75% and 100% of maximum pressure, with the latter stopping equipment. A temporizer reports faults via SMS if compaction cycles exceed expected durations. Status is indicated by light signs: green (operational), yellow (in operation), and red (out of service/low charge). Operation involves pressing a button to open the drum, depositing waste, closing, and compacting.
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EP2617560
- Application Number
- EP11776534A
- Filing Date
- Sep 9, 2011
- Status
- Opposition Rejected
- Feb 10, 2023
- Publication Date
- Feb 12, 2020
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