Waste box and waste box assembly

Abstract

The utility model provides a waste box and a waste box assembly. A box body of the waste box comprises a bottom plate, two side plates and two end plates, the plates are connected with one another to define a containing space, the top of the box body is open, at least two opposite top positioning pieces are arranged at the top of the waste box, and at least two bottom positioning pieces are arranged at the positions, corresponding to the at least two top positioning pieces, of the bottom of the waste box. And when the first waste box is stacked on the second waste box, the bottom positioning piece of the first waste box is positioned inside or outside the top positioning piece of the second waste box.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a waste bin and a waste bin assembly. Background Art

[0002] After processing workpiece raw materials at the production site (e.g., machining workshop), there are usually remaining processing wastes, which are usually loaded into waste bins.

[0003] Taking the processing of aluminum coils as an example, when full-width aluminum coils of various thicknesses and hardnesses are slit into strips (e.g., small aluminum coils with a width of 10 - 500 mm), plates (e.g., aluminum plates with a length of 500 - 7000 mm), and during packaging, a lot of wastes will be generated (e.g., process wastes from debugging, stripping or scrapping of defective aluminum coils, waste edges, etc.). These wastes are in various shapes, such as sheet-shaped, disc-shaped, debris-shaped, strip-shaped (scattered for dozens to hundreds of meters), etc. These wastes are loaded into waste bins manually or by forklift, and then transported to the waste storage. After being stored in the waste storage for a certain period of time, these wastes are poured onto the feeding platform of the melting furnace for remelting; or these wastes are directly poured on the ground of the waste storage for subsequent treatment (e.g., remelting or selling); or these wastes are poured into a briquetting machine (e.g., briquetted into a cuboid) and then remelted or sold.

[0004] The existing conventional waste bins have the following disadvantages or deficiencies:

[0005] (1) Conventional waste bins cannot hold more weight of wastes because the shapes of the slit wastes are various, occupying a large space in the waste bin;

[0006] (2) The upper-layer wastes in the conventional waste bin can scratch workers because the edges and corners of the upper-layer wastes are likely to protrude outside the waste bin;

[0007] (3) When the wastes in the conventional waste bin are remelted, it may cause an explosion of the aluminum liquid because during transportation or storage, waste water (e.g., rain water) enters the waste bin. Thus, when pouring the waste bin with wastes into the melting furnace, the wastes together with the waste water in the waste bin enter the high-temperature aluminum liquid, and the water instantly vaporizes and expands, resulting in an explosion of the aluminum liquid;

[0008] (4) Conventional waste bins can only be placed in a single layer, occupying a large floor space and having a low space utilization rate. Content of the Utility Model

[0009] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a waste bin and a waste bin assembly to solve at least one of the above problems.

[0010] According to one aspect of the present utility model, a waste bin is provided. The box body of the waste bin includes a bottom plate, two side plates, and two end plates. These plates are connected to each other to enclose a receiving space, and the top is open. At least two top positioning members are provided at the top of the waste bin opposite to each other, and at least two bottom positioning members are provided at positions corresponding to the at least two top positioning members at the bottom of the waste bin. When the first waste bin is stacked on the second waste bin, the bottom positioning member of the first waste bin is positioned inside or outside the top positioning member of the second waste bin.

[0011] In one embodiment, the top positioning members include two top positioning members, which are provided opposite to each other on two side plates or two end plates, or are provided diagonally at the corners of the top of the waste bin.

[0012] In one embodiment, the top positioning members include four top positioning members, which are provided at the corners of the top of the waste bin.

[0013] In one embodiment, the top positioning member is an angle iron.

[0014] In one embodiment, the bottom positioning member is an angle iron.

[0015] In one embodiment, the waste bin includes at least two lifting holes provided oppositely on the side plates or end plates.

[0016] In one embodiment, the waste bin includes at least one drainage hole provided on the bottom plate.

[0017] In one embodiment, the waste bin includes a transfer tool engaging member provided below the bottom plate.

[0018] In one embodiment, the transfer tool engaging member is a hollow tube.

[0019] According to another aspect of the present utility model, a waste bin assembly is provided, including the above-mentioned waste bin and a pressing block placed in the waste bin. The pressing block is configured to be able to compact the waste in the waste bin.

[0020] This article presents a waste bin assembly, including a waste bin and a corresponding compactor. The compactor can compact the waste in the waste bin, prevent the waste in the bin from protruding outside the bin and contacting the on-site workers, and enable the waste bin to hold more waste. The waste bins can be stacked vertically through the cooperation of the lifting holes and the crane, reducing space occupation and improving space utilization. In addition, the waste bin is provided with a top positioning member and a bottom positioning member, making the stacking of the waste bins more accurate and safe. Moreover, a plurality of drain holes are provided in the bottom plate of the waste bin, which can quickly and timely drain the moisture in the bin, prevent water accumulation, and thus avoid safety accidents during the remelting of the waste. Description of the Drawings

[0021] To better understand the above and other objects, features, advantages and functions of the present invention, reference may be made to the preferred embodiments shown in the drawings. The same reference numerals in the drawings refer to the same components. Those skilled in the art should understand that the drawings are intended to schematically illustrate the preferred embodiments of the present invention and have no restrictive effect on the scope of the present invention. The components in the drawings are not drawn to scale.

[0022] Figure 1 is a top perspective view of the waste bin according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 2 is a bottom perspective view of the waste bin according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Description of the Preferred Embodiments

[0024] Now referring to the drawings, the detailed embodiments of the present invention will be described. What is described here is only the preferred embodiments of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can think of other ways to implement the present invention based on the preferred embodiments, and such other ways also fall within the scope of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 1 and Figure 2 show a waste bin 10, which is used to hold processing waste, and in particular, is used to hold aluminum waste. In this article, aluminum waste is taken as an example to describe the waste bin, but it is not limited thereto. The waste bin can also be used to hold various types, various shapes and various materials of processing waste.

[0026] The waste bin 10 is a rectangular box body with an open top for waste to enter, including a bottom plate 11, two side plates 12 and two end plates 13. These plates are connected to each other to enclose a receiving space for receiving waste. Among them, the two side plates 12 extend upward from the bottom plate 11 opposite to each other, the two end plates 13 extend upward from the bottom plate 11 opposite to each other, and each end plate 13 extends between the two side plates 12. The two side plates 12 and the two end plates 13 can be perpendicular to the bottom plate 11, and each side plate 12 is perpendicular to the two end plates and extends between the two end plates.

[0027] To facilitate the handling of the waste bin with a handling tool, a handling tool engaging member 14 is provided at the bottom of the bottom plate 11. When transporting the waste bin, the carrying member of the handling tool engages with the handling tool engaging member 14 of the waste bin 10 to carry and transport the waste bin 10 and the waste contained in the waste bin. Taking a common forklift as an example of the handling tool, the forklift supports the waste bin 10 on the forks, and then the forks are lifted to lift the waste bin 10 from the ground and transport it to the target location (for example, the waste storage). In this case, the handling tool engaging member 14 is two hollow tubes for the forks to insert. The internal contour and size of the hollow tube 14 match the forks, and the distance between the hollow tubes 14 corresponds to the distance between the forks. As shown in the figure, the hollow tubes 14 extend between the two end plates 13 and are fixedly connected to the bottom of the bottom plate 11, for example, by welding, threaded connection and other mechanical connection methods. Specifically, the hollow tube 14 can be set in a U shape.

[0028] To save space and improve space utilization, multiple waste bins can be stacked on top of each other. For this purpose, positioning members are provided on the waste bins to assist the waste bins to be aligned vertically with each other when stacked. Specifically, top positioning members and bottom positioning members that cooperate with each other are respectively provided at the top and bottom of the waste bin, so that when one waste bin is stacked on top of another waste bin, the bottom positioning member of the upper waste bin and the top positioning member of the lower waste bin cooperate with each other to correctly position the upper waste bin at the correct position on the lower waste bin, preventing the upper waste bin from not being well supported by the lower waste bin due to inaccurate positioning and thus tipping over or falling. In one embodiment, as Figure 1As shown, four top positioning members 15 are provided at the four corners of the top of the waste bin (i.e., the top connection points of the two side plates 12 and the two end plates 13). Each top positioning member 15 can be in the form of an angle iron (or angle steel). For example, the top positioning member 15 has two tabs that form an angle with each other (e.g., a right angle), and these two tabs only extend a certain distance at the corner. It should be noted that the shape, quantity, and arrangement of the top positioning members shown in the figure are only examples and are not restrictive. In other embodiments, the top positioning member can have other structures, such as a rod or column structure. The top positioning member can also be of other quantities, such as one, two, three, five, or more. The top positioning member can also have other arrangement methods. For example, only two top positioning members 15 are provided, and these two top positioning members are arranged at two adjacent corners or two diagonal corners of the top of the waste bin; additionally or alternatively, top positioning members can be provided on one or both of the two side plates 12 or the two end plates 13 of the waste bin.

[0029] Similarly, four bottom positioning members 16 are provided at the four corners of the bottom of the waste bin (i.e., the bottom connection points of the two side plates 12 and the two end plates 13). Each bottom positioning member 16 can be in a form that cooperates with the top positioning member 15, such that when the first waste bin is stacked on the second waste bin, the bottom positioning member 16 of the first waste bin can abut against the inside or outside of the top positioning member 15 of the second waste bin, so that the top positioning member 15 has a positioning and restraining function on the bottom positioning member 16 and thus on the first waste bin. For example, the bottom positioning member 16 can also be in the form of an angle iron (or angle steel). For example, it has two tabs that form an angle with each other (e.g., a right angle); it can also be an elongated U-shaped member, and the two corner arms of the U-shaped member are arranged at the connection points (i.e., the corners) between the side plate 12 and the end plate 13, and the connecting arm of the U-shaped member extends between the two corner arms. When the two waste bins are stacked on top of each other, the U-shaped member of the bottom positioning member 16 is positioned inside or outside the top positioning member. It should be noted that the shape, quantity, and arrangement of the bottom positioning members shown in the figure are only examples and are not restrictive. In other embodiments, the bottom positioning member can have other structures, such as a concave or groove structure that is in shape fit with the top positioning member (e.g., in the shape of a protrusion, rod, column, etc.). The bottom positioning member can also be of other quantities, such as one, two, three, five, or more. The bottom positioning member can also have other arrangement methods. For example, only two bottom positioning members 16 are provided, and these two bottom positioning members are relatively arranged on the two side plates 12 or on the two end plates 13, as long as the bottom positioning members are correspondingly arranged and cooperate with the top positioning members.

[0030] It should be noted that Figure 1 and Figure 2It is shown that the bottom positioning members 16 are located at the four corners of the bottom plate 11 and aligned with the outermost edges of these four corners, while the top positioning members 15 are located at the four corners of the top of the waste bin, but offset inward relative to the outermost edges of these four corners. Such a setting enables that when two waste bins are stacked on top of each other, the bottom positioning members 16 of the upper waste bin are supported at the four corners of the top of the waste bin and correspondingly abut against the outer sides of the top positioning members 15 of the lower waste bin, achieving the positioning or latching function. This is only an example and is not limited herein. For example, Figure 1 and Figure 2 the positions of the top positioning members 15 and the bottom positioning members 16 can also be interchanged, that is, the top positioning members 15 are aligned with the outermost edges of the four corners of the top of the waste bin, while the bottom positioning members 16 are offset inward relative to the outermost edges of the four corners of the bottom of the waste bin, so that when two waste bins are stacked on top of each other, the bottom positioning members 16 of the upper waste bin are supported at the four corners of the top of the waste bin and correspondingly abut against the inner sides of the top positioning members 15 of the lower waste bin.

[0031] In addition, when stacking the waste bins, a crane or a hook can be used to lift the waste bins. For this purpose, corresponding lifting holes 17 are provided on the waste bins. Figure 1 It is shown that 4 lifting holes are provided, and a pair of lifting holes 17 are respectively provided on each end plate 13, and the pair of lifting holes 17 on one end plate 13 are aligned with the lifting holes 17 on the other end plate 13. This is only an example and is not restrictive. In another embodiment, different numbers and arrangements of lifting holes 17 can be provided according to needs. For example, only a pair of lifting holes can be provided. One of the pair of lifting holes can be provided on one side plate (or end plate), and the other lifting hole can be provided on the other side plate (or the other end plate). The number of lifting holes can also be other numbers, such as three, five or more, and have other arrangements. For example, 6 lifting holes are provided. The more the number of lifting holes, the more stable the lifting of the waste bin; for example, 4 of the lifting holes are provided on the side plates, and the other two lifting holes are provided on the end plates.

[0032] In addition, in order to prevent the accumulation of liquids such as waste water or rainwater in the waste bin during storage, drainage holes 18 are provided in the bottom plate 10 of the waste bin to quickly drain the water in the bin and prevent safety accidents caused by the presence of water in subsequent re-melting. See Figure 2 , 5 drainage holes 18 are provided in the bottom plate 10, 1 drainage hole is provided in the center of the bottom plate, and one drainage hole is provided at each of the 4 corners of the bottom plate. This is only an example and is not restrictive. Those skilled in the art can set different numbers of drainage holes in the bottom plate 10 according to needs, and these drainage holes can be arranged in different configurations according to needs.

[0033] In order to enable the waste bin to hold more waste and prevent the waste from extending outside the bin and contacting the workers, the waste inside the bin can be compacted. For this purpose, a pressing block is provided to cooperate with the waste bin. The size of the pressing block corresponds to that of the waste bin (for example, less than or equal to the internal size of the waste bin), so that the pressing block can enter the inside of the waste bin, contact and compact the waste. The pressing block should have a relatively large weight and compact the waste by its own gravity. Therefore, the pressing block can be made of metal, such as a solid metal block, or a metal block with a hollow interior but filled with a liquid (such as water). A lifting hole or a lifting hook can also be provided on the pressing block to facilitate the crane to lift the pressing block and compact the waste in the waste bin. Practice shows that after being compacted by the pressing block, more than 800 kilograms of waste can be placed in the waste bin.

[0034] This article proposes a waste bin assembly, including a waste bin and a corresponding pressing block. The pressing block can compact the waste in the waste bin, prevent the waste in the bin from extending outside the bin and contacting the on-site workers, and enable the waste bin to hold more waste. The waste bins can be stacked up and down through the cooperation of the lifting holes and the crane, reducing space occupancy and improving space utilization. In addition, the waste bin is correspondingly provided with a top positioning member and a bottom positioning member, making the stacking of the waste bins more accurate and safe. Moreover, a plurality of drainage holes are provided in the bottom plate of the waste bin, which can quickly and timely drain the water in the bin, prevent waterlogging, and thus avoid safety accidents when the waste is recycled.

[0035] The above description of various embodiments of the present invention is provided to a person of ordinary skill in the relevant art for the purpose of description. It is not intended to exclude or limit the present invention to a single disclosed embodiment. As above, a person of ordinary skill in the art taught above will understand various alternatives and modifications of the present invention. Therefore, although some alternative embodiments are specifically described, a person of ordinary skill in the art will understand or relatively easily develop other embodiments. The present invention is intended to include all alternatives, modifications, and variations of the present invention described herein, as well as other embodiments falling within the spirit and scope of the present invention described above.

[0036] Reference numerals:

[0037] 10 Waste bin

[0038] 11 Bottom plate

[0039] 12 Side plate

[0040] 13 End plate

[0041] 14 Transfer tool engagement member

[0042] 15 Top positioning member

[0043] 16 Bottom positioning member

[0044] 17 Hoisting hole

[0045] 18 Drainage hole

Claims

1. A waste bin (10), the box body of the waste bin comprising a bottom plate (11), two side plates (12) and two end plates (13), these plates being connected to each other to enclose a receiving space and having an open top, characterized in that, At least two top positioning members (15) opposite to each other are provided at the top of the waste bin, and at least two bottom positioning members (16) are provided at positions corresponding to the at least two top positioning members (15) at the bottom of the waste bin, so that when the first waste bin is stacked on the second waste bin, the bottom positioning member (16) of the first waste bin is positioned inside or outside the top positioning member (15) of the second waste bin.

2. The waste bin (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top positioning member (15) includes two top positioning members (15), and the two top positioning members (15) are oppositely arranged on two side plates (12) or two end plates (13), or are diagonally arranged at the corners of the top of the waste bin.

3. The waste bin (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top positioning member (15) includes four top positioning members (15), and the four top positioning members (15) are arranged at the corners of the top of the waste bin.

4. The waste bin (10) according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The top positioning member (15) is an angle iron.

5. The waste bin (10) according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The bottom positioning member (16) is an angle iron.

6. The waste bin (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The waste bin (10) includes at least two lifting holes (17) oppositely arranged on the side plate (12) or the end plate (13).

7. The waste bin (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The waste bin (10) includes at least one drain hole (18) provided on the bottom plate (11).

8. The waste bin (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The waste bin (10) includes a transfer tool engaging member (14) provided below the bottom plate (11).

9. The waste bin (10) according to claim 8, characterized in that, The transfer tool engaging member (14) is a hollow tube.

10. A waste bin assembly, characterized in that, The waste bin assembly includes the waste bin (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 9 and a briquetting block placed in the waste bin, and the briquetting block is configured to be able to compact the waste in the waste bin (10).

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