Collection system comprising collection structures designed to hold one or more reusable items

Abstract

Described is a collection system (2) comprising collection structures (3, 6, 14, 14', 16) for receiving one or more reusable drinking cups (1). The collection system (2) includes a suspension structure (4) which comprises elements for attaching the suspension structure (4) to a wall (54). The collection system (2) includes a collection station (6) equipped with the collection structures (3, 6, 14, 14', 16) and which is detachably attached to the suspension structure (4). The collection station (6) and / or the suspension structure (4) includes fastening structures (10, 18, 20) which are arranged and designed to prevent the collection station (6) from being displaced relative to the suspension structure (4) in two independent directions (X, Y).

Description

Field of invention

[0001] The present invention relates to a collection system comprising collection structures designed to receive one or more reusable items. State of the art

[0002] The need for sustainable waste management solutions has driven the development of systems and procedures for collecting reusable items, such as drinking glasses, bottles, and cups, which can be returned, cleaned, and reused. Collection systems that facilitate the easy return of these items by consumers are an integral part of promoting recycling and reducing waste.

[0003] State-of-the-art collection systems comprise containers specifically designed for the disposal of reusable items. These systems are typically located in high-traffic areas such as retail stores, public spaces, or dedicated return centers to encourage broad participation. The systems are equipped with appropriate signage and interfaces to guide users in the correct disposal of items.

[0004] The main goal of collection systems is to reduce the environmental impact of single-use items by facilitating the return and reuse of materials. Implementing a widespread and user-friendly collection system encourages consumers to participate in recycling programs, thereby reducing waste and promoting a circular economy. However, existing collection systems are complex, expensive, and time-consuming to empty.

[0005] CN 212465677 U discloses a kitchen and bathroom hanging fixture comprising a base plate and a hook detachably attached to the base plate, with one or more hook mounting holes provided in the base plate. Limiting clamping blocks extend from the mounting holes towards the hook. The hook is provided with a support element that extends into the mounting holes, and a limiting groove is provided in the end face of the support element. The limiting clamping block is clamped into the limiting groove by bending deformation of the limiting clamping block. The hanging fixture is not suitable for holding a stack of stackable reusable drinking cups.

[0006] Therefore, there is a need for a collection system that reduces or even eliminates the aforementioned disadvantages of the state of the art.

[0007] One objective of the invention is to provide a collection system that is less complex, expensive and time-consuming to empty than the collection systems of the prior art. Summary of the invention

[0008] The object of the present invention can be achieved by a collection system according to claim 1. Preferred embodiments are defined in the dependent claims, explained in the following description, and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

[0009] The collection system according to the invention is a collection system comprising collection structures designed to receive one or more drinking cups, wherein the collection system comprises a suspension structure comprising elements for attaching the suspension structure to a wall, wherein the collection system comprises a collection station provided with the collection structures and detachably attached to the suspension structure, wherein the collection station and / or the suspension structure comprises fastening structures arranged and designed to prevent the collection station from being displaced in two independent directions relative to the suspension structure, wherein the collection system comprises several receiving compartments designed to receive drinking cups, each receiving compartment being designed to receive a stack of stackable drinking cups.

[0010] This makes it possible to provide a collection system that is less complex, expensive and difficult to empty than state-of-the-art collection systems.

[0011] In one embodiment, the collection station comprises fastening structures that are arranged and designed to prevent the collection station from shifting in two independent directions relative to the suspension structure.

[0012] In one embodiment, the suspension structure comprises fastening structures arranged and designed to prevent the collection station from shifting in two independent directions relative to the suspension structure.

[0013] In one embodiment, the collection station and the suspension structure comprise fastening structures arranged and designed to prevent the collection station from being displaced in two independent directions relative to the suspension structure.

[0014] In one embodiment, the collection station and / or the suspension structure comprises fastening structures arranged and designed to prevent the collection station from shifting vertically and horizontally along the surface of the wall.

[0015] In one embodiment, the collection system is designed to be attached to a fence instead of a wall.

[0016] In one embodiment, the suspension structure comprises one or more slots which are arranged and designed to accommodate and engage with corresponding protruding structures of the collection station.

[0017] In one embodiment, the one or more slots are shaped identically.

[0018] In one embodiment, the one or more slots are arranged parallel to each other.

[0019] In one embodiment, the suspension structure comprises a plurality of slots which are arranged and designed to accommodate and engage with corresponding protruding structures of the collection station.

[0020] In one embodiment, the collection station comprises a plurality of slots which are arranged and designed to accommodate and engage with corresponding protruding structures of the suspension structure.

[0021] In one embodiment, the collection station comprises a number of engagement parts which are arranged and designed to be received by a corresponding slot.

[0022] In one embodiment, the number of engagement parts corresponds to the number of corresponding slots.

[0023] When an intervention part of a collection station of a collection system has been picked up by a corresponding slot, the collection station is prevented from being moved in the two independent directions.

[0024] In one embodiment, the suspension structure comprises a second support structure that protrudes from a rear side of a fastening part of the suspension structure.

[0025] In one embodiment, the collection station comprises one or more fastening elements that project from a rear side of a plate part of the collection station, wherein the width of the fastening elements is smaller than the width of the second support structure, so that a gap is created between a wall and the fastening elements when the collection system is attached to a wall.

[0026] In one embodiment, the width is measured as the shortest distance between the wall and the mounting part of the suspension structure.

[0027] In one embodiment, the fastening element includes a notch designed to be placed on a first support structure of the suspension structure.

[0028] In one embodiment, the collection station comprises a plurality of fastening elements that protrude from a rear side of a plate part of the collection station.

[0029] In one embodiment, the suspension structure comprises a plate-shaped fastening element that extends parallel to the wall when the collection system is attached to the wall.

[0030] In one embodiment, the collection system includes a detachably mounted display plate, the display plate having a section visible to a user placing a drinking cup into the collection station. This allows the display plate to visually guide the user to place the collected items into the collection station. Furthermore, the display plate can be replaced with a different display plate.

[0031] In one embodiment, the display plate is plate-shaped and has a thickness that allows the display plate to be placed in the gap provided between the wall and the fasteners when the collection system is attached to the wall.

[0032] In one embodiment, the display plate is clamped between the wall and the mounting element.

[0033] In one embodiment, the display plate is provided with notches designed to receive corresponding protruding parts that extend from the rear of a mounting part of the suspension structure.

[0034] In one embodiment, the second support structure and the protruding parts are equidistant from the fastening part.

[0035] In one embodiment, the single slot or the multiple slots extend perpendicular to a length of the suspension structure.

[0036] In one embodiment, the single slot or multiple slots extend vertically when the collection system is attached to a wall.

[0037] In one embodiment, the collection station includes stopper structures that prevent the drinking cups from falling out of the receiving compartments.

[0038] In one embodiment, the stopper structures limit the available space at the bottom of the receiving compartments, so that the drinking cups cannot fall out of the receiving compartments.

[0039] In one embodiment, each receiving compartment is defined by two spaced-apart wall sections. In another embodiment, the wall sections are parallel.

[0040] In one embodiment, the collecting system comprises a locking part which includes one or more locking elements which are arranged and designed to engage in a locking manner with corresponding structures of the suspension structure.

[0041] In one embodiment, the locking part comprises a plurality of receiving parts which are arranged and designed to receive the distal end of the wall parts of the suspension structure and thereby be connected to it.

[0042] In one embodiment, the locking part comprises guide elements with a geometry shown in cross-section, wherein the guide elements of the suspension structure and the guide elements of the locking part form a complete circle for guiding a circular or conical drinking cup. Description of the drawings

[0043] The invention will be better understood with reference to the following detailed description. The accompanying drawings serve only for illustration and therefore do not limit the present invention. The accompanying drawings show: Fig. Figure 1 shows a schematic side view of a collection system according to the invention; Fig. 2A shows a side view of a display panel of a collection system according to the invention; Fig. 2B shows a front view of the in Fig. 2A shown display board; Fig. 2C shows a perspective view of the in Fig. 2A shown display board; Fig. 3A shows a rear view of a suspension structure of a collection system according to the invention; Fig. 3B shows a top view of the Fig. Suspension structure shown in 3A; Fig. 3C shows a perspective rear view of the in Fig. Suspension structure shown in 3A; Fig. Figure 4A shows a perspective front view of a collection station of a collection system according to the invention; Fig. 4B shows a front view of the in Fig. 4A shown collection station; Fig. 5A shows a top view of a collection station of a collection system according to the invention; Fig. 5B shows a side view of the in Fig. 5A shown collection station; Fig. 6A shows a top view of a collection station of a collection system according to the invention; Fig. 6B shows a top view of the in Fig. Locking part shown in 6A. Fig. Figure 7A shows a display panel detachably attached to the suspension according to the invention; Fig. 7B shows a collection system according to the invention; Fig. 8 shows that in Fig. 7B shows a collection system in a configuration where the collection station is detachable from the Fig. is attached to the suspension shown in 7B; Fig. Figure 9 shows a schematic side view of a collecting system according to the invention. Detailed description of the invention

[0044] With reference to the drawings for the purpose of illustrating preferred embodiments of the present invention, it is explained in Fig. Figure 1 shows a schematic side view of a collection system 2 according to the invention.

[0045] The collection system 2 comprises several receiving compartments 16 designed to hold reusable drinking cups 1. Each receiving compartment 16 is configured to hold a stack of stackable reusable drinking cups 1. The collection station 6 includes stopper structures 3 that prevent the drinking cups 1 from falling out of the receiving compartments 16. The stopper structures 3 limit the available space at the bottom of the receiving compartments 16, preventing the drinking cups 1 from falling out. Each receiving compartment 16 is defined by two spaced-apart wall sections 14, 14', 14'', 14'''. In one embodiment, the wall sections 14, 14', 14'', 14''' are parallel.

[0046] The collection system 2 comprises a suspension structure 4, which includes elements for attaching the suspension structure 4 to a wall (not shown) or a fence (not shown). The collection system 2 comprises a collection station 6, which is equipped with collection structures designed as receiving compartments 16. The collection station 6 is detachably attached to the suspension structure 4.

[0047] The collection station 6 and the suspension structure 4 include fixing structures (not shown) arranged and designed to prevent the collection station 6 from being displaced in two independent directions X, Y, extending along a plane of the suspension structure 4 that runs parallel to the wall (not shown) or fence (not shown) when the suspension structure 4 is attached to it. Accordingly, this prevents the collection station 6 from being unintentionally detached from the suspension structure 4. This feature is important in practice to prevent users of the collection system 2 from detaching the collection station 6 from the suspension structure 4.

[0048] The collection system 2 includes a display plate 8, which is detachably attached to the suspension structure 4 behind the suspension structure 4. The display plate 8 can display various things. In one embodiment, the display plate 8 displays cups.

[0049] Fig. Figure 2A shows a side view of a display plate 8 of a collection system according to the invention. Fig. 2B shows a front view of the in Fig. 2A shown display plate 8 and Fig. 2A shows a perspective view of the in Fig. 2A shown display plate 8.

[0050] The display plate 8 is plate-shaped and provided with notches 30, 30'. The notches 30, 30' are designed to accommodate protruding elements. In one embodiment, the display plate 8 is rectangular.

[0051] In one embodiment, the notches 30, 30' are arranged and designed to accommodate protruding elements with cylindrical geometry.

[0052] In one embodiment, alternating long notches 30 and short notches 30' are provided at the end edge of the display plate 8.

[0053] The display plate 8 may be provided with text or symbols to guide a user to use the collection system 2 in the intended manner by placing the correct items into the receiving compartments.

[0054] Fig. Figure 3A shows a rear view of a suspension structure 4 of a collection system according to the invention. Fig. 3B shows a top view of the in Fig. Suspension structure 4 shown in 3A, and Fig. 3C shows a perspective rear view of the in Fig. Suspension structure shown in 3A 4.

[0055] The suspension structure 4 comprises a plate-shaped mounting element 12, which is provided with elongated slots 28. Each slot 28 is arranged and designed to receive a corresponding engagement element 18 (see Fig. 5B, Fig. 6C and Fig. 6D). When the engagement parts 18 of a collection station of a collection system according to the invention have been received by the slots 28, it is prevented that the collection station 6 is displaced in two independent directions X, Y, which extend along the plate-shaped mounting part 12.

[0056] The suspension structure 4 comprises several spaced-apart protruding parts 32, 32', which extend from the plate-shaped mounting part 12.

[0057] In one embodiment, a single protruding part 32, 32' is arranged on both sides of each of the slots 32, 32'.

[0058] In one embodiment, the projecting parts 32, 32' are arranged on a first plane L1 and on a second plane L2 of the plate-shaped mounting part 12. In another embodiment, the projecting parts 32, 32' are arranged alternately in the first plane L1 and in the second plane L2. In one embodiment, the mounting part 12 can be shaped like a grid.

[0059] In one embodiment, the protruding parts 32, 32' are attached to the fastening part 12 by means of bolts 46, as shown in Fig. 3A and Fig. 3B is shown. In one embodiment, the projecting parts 32, 32' are provided with a threaded bore 48, as shown in Fig. 3C shown. This makes it possible to fasten the protruding parts 32, 32' using bolts 46.

[0060] The suspension structure 4 comprises a first support structure 22 projecting from the mounting part 12. The first support structure 22 is shaped as an elongated rod (or narrow plate) with a rectangular cross-section. The first support structure 22 is located close to, but at a non-zero distance from, the upper edge of the mounting part 12. In one embodiment, the first support structure 22 is located at a distance of 5–30 mm from the upper edge of the mounting part 12.

[0061] The suspension structure 4 comprises a second support structure 24 that projects from the mounting part 12. The second support structure 24 is shaped as an elongated rod (or narrow plate) with a rectangular cross-section. The second support structure 24 is located at the lower edge of the mounting part 12.

[0062] The protruding parts 32, 32' and the slots 28 are arranged between the first support structure 22 and the second support structure 24.

[0063] Fig. Figure 4A shows a perspective front view of a collection station 6 of a collection system according to the invention. Fig. 4B shows a front view of the in Fig. 4A shown and with reference to Fig. 4A explained collection point 6.

[0064] The collection station 6 comprises a plate section 15 and a plurality of wall sections 14', 14", projecting perpendicularly from the plate section 15. The space between adjacent wall sections 14', 14" defines a receiving compartment 16 designed to receive a stack of beakers, as shown in Fig. 1 shown and in relation to Fig. 1 explained.

[0065] The collection station 6 comprises a variety of fixing structures 34, arranged and configured to prevent cups from being displaced in the forward direction (along the specified Z-axis). Accordingly, the receiving compartment 16 of the collection station 6 is configured to receive cups (or other objects (not shown)) placed into the receiving compartments 16 as they are moved downwards (along the Y-axis). The wall sections 14', 14" are arranged and configured to prevent movement of the cups (or other objects (not shown)) placed in a receiving compartment 16 along the X-axis.

[0066] The collection station 6 comprises a plurality of first guide elements 36 and a plurality of second guide elements 36' projecting from the plate part 15. The guide elements 36, 36' are shaped to guide the cups (or other objects) placed in the receiving compartments 16. The first guide elements 36 are arranged below the second guide elements 36'.

[0067] The collection station 6 comprises a variety of stopper structures 3 which are arranged and designed to prevent cups (not shown) placed in the receiving compartments 16 from falling out of the receiving compartments 16.

[0068] The collection station 6 comprises two spaced-apart end parts 38. The end parts 38 project from the central wall sections 14'', 14'''. In one embodiment, the end parts 38 are arranged and designed to support the lower section of the collection station 6 when the collection station 6 rests on the ground. In another embodiment, the end parts 38 are designed as handles that allow the user to hold the collection station 6. In one embodiment, the collection station 6 comprises only a single end part 38. In another embodiment, the collection station 6 comprises more than two spaced-apart end parts 38.

[0069] In one embodiment, the collection station 6 comprises two receiving compartments 16. In one embodiment, the collection station 6 comprises three receiving compartments 16. In one embodiment, the collection station 6 comprises four receiving compartments 16. In one embodiment, the collection station 6 comprises five receiving compartments 16. In one embodiment, the collection station 6 comprises six or more receiving compartments 16.

[0070] Fig. Figure 5A shows a top view of a collection station 6 of a collection system according to the invention. The collection station 6 corresponds to the one described with reference to Fig. 4A and Fig. 4B was shown and explained.

[0071] The guide elements 36, 36' are shaped to guide the cups (or other objects) placed in the receiving compartments 16. It is evident that the guide elements 36, 36' form a section with a geometry as part (approximately 300 degrees) of a circle. Accordingly, the guide elements 36, 36' are designed to guide a circular or conical object such as a drinking cup.

[0072] The collection station 6 comprises fixing structures 34, 34' which are attached to the wall sections 14, 14'. A plurality of fastening elements 10 project from the rear of the plate section 15. The fastening elements 10 are arranged and designed to be brought into contact with and rest on the upper section of a suspension structure according to the invention. The fastening elements 10 extend along the Z-axis perpendicular to the plane of the plate section 15 and thus to the X-axis. The fastening elements 10 are parallel to a plane spanned by the Y-axis and the Z-axis. The plate section 15 is parallel to a plane spanned by the X-axis and the Y-axis. The guide elements 36, 36' extend parallel to a plane spanned by the X-axis and the Z-axis.

[0073] Fig. 5B shows a side view of the in Fig. The collection station 6 shown in Figure 5A comprises a flat plate section 15. A wall section 14 extends from the plate section 15. It can be seen that the plate section 15 is parallel to a plane spanned by the X-axis and the Y-axis. The wall section 14 is parallel to a plane spanned by the Y-axis and the Z-axis.

[0074] The fixing structure 34' is indicated by a dotted line. Likewise, the guide elements 36, 36' are indicated by dotted lines.

[0075] A fastening element 10 projects from the rear of the plate part 15. The fastening element 10 includes a notch 50 designed to be placed on a first support structure (as shown in Fig. 6C and Fig. 6D shown).

[0076] An engagement element 18 projects from the rear of the plate part 15. The engagement element 18 is arranged and designed to be received by a corresponding slot in the mounting part of the suspension structure (see Fig. 3A and Fig. 3C).

[0077] A contact part 20 projects from the rear of the plate part 15. The contact part 20 is arranged and designed to come into contact with a wall or fence to which a suspension structure of the collection system is attached. Accordingly, the contact part 20 rests against the wall or fence and prevents the suspension structure from rotating further once the fastening element 10 has been placed on a first support structure (as shown in Fig. 6C and Fig. 6D shown).

[0078] The collection station 6 includes an end part 38, which is arranged and designed to support the lower section of the collection station 6 when the collection station 6 is resting on the ground. The end parts 38 are designed as handles that allow the user to hold the collection station 6.

[0079] Fig. Figure 6A shows a top view of a suspension structure 4 of a collection system according to the invention. A locking element 40 was attached to the suspension structure 4 to prevent a user from unintentionally removing collected items (e.g., drinking cups) from the collection station 6.

[0080] The suspension structure 4 comprises a plurality of receiving compartments 16, each arranged and designed to receive objects (e.g., drinking cups). Each receiving compartment 16 is defined by two adjacent wall sections 14, 14', 14''. The suspension structure 4 comprises a plurality of guide elements 36'.

[0081] Fig. 6B shows a top view of the in Fig. 6A shown locking part 40. The locking part 40 comprises locking elements 42 which are arranged and configured to engage in a locking manner with corresponding structures of the suspension assembly 4. The locking part 40 comprises a plurality of receiving parts 44 which are arranged and configured to engage the distal end of the wall parts 14, 14', 14'' of the Fig. to accommodate the suspension structure 4 shown in 6A and thereby be connected to it.

[0082] The locking element 40 comprises guide elements 52 with a geometry forming part (approximately 60 degrees) of a circle. Accordingly, the guide elements 36' of the suspension structure 4 and the guide elements 52 of the locking element 40 form a complete circle, which serves to guide a circular or conical object such as a drinking cup.

[0083] Fig. Figure 6C shows a side view of a collection system 2 according to the invention in a configuration in which the collection station 6 of the collection system 2 is detachably attached to a suspension structure 4 of a collection system 2. The collection station 6 essentially corresponds to the one described in Fig. 5B was shown and explained with reference to it.

[0084] It is evident that the contact part 20 protrudes from the back of the plate part of the collection station 6. The contact part 20 was brought into contact with a wall 54 to which the suspension structure 4 of the collection system 2 is attached. Accordingly, the contact part 20 rests against the wall 54 and obstructs the suspension structure 4.

[0085] The collection station 6 includes a fastening element 10, which is placed on a first support structure 22 of the suspension structure 4. The notch of the fastening element 10 matches the geometry of the first support structure 22.

[0086] The suspension structure 4 includes a protruding part 32 that extends from the rear of the fastening part 12 of the suspension structure 4.

[0087] The suspension structure 4 comprises a second support structure 24, which projects from the mounting element 12. The second support structure 24 rests against the wall 54. The second support structure 24 and the projecting part 32 project the same distance from the mounting element 12, and thus the plate-shaped mounting element 12 extends parallel to the wall 54. A gap 56 is provided between the wall 54 and the back of the mounting element 10.

[0088] It is evident that the distal end of the engagement part 18 extends between and projects from the fastening part 12. The distal end of the engagement part 18 is positioned at a non-zero distance from the wall 54. Accordingly, the distal end of the engagement part 18 does not rest against the wall 54.

[0089] Fig. 6D shows a side view of a Fig. Figure 6C shows the collection system 2 in a configuration in which a display plate 8 is detachably attached to the suspension structure 4. The display plate 8 is inserted into the gap 56 between the wall and the back of the mounting element 10. The thickness of the display plate 8 is essentially equal to (may be slightly less than) the thickness of the gap 56. Accordingly, the display plate 8 is held in place by a geometric interlock provided by the wall 54 and the back of the mounting element 10.

[0090] The collection station 6 includes an end part 38, which is arranged and designed to support the lower section of the collection station 6, allowing the collection station 6 to rest on a flat horizontal surface. The end parts 38 are designed as handles that enable the user to hold the collection station 6.

[0091] In one embodiment, the protruding parts 32 of the suspension structure 4 are attached to the wall by means of bolts or screws.

[0092] The collection system 2 can be detachably attached to a fence using clamping structures (not shown), a cable tie or other mechanical fastening elements.

[0093] Fig. Figure 7A shows a display plate 8 according to the invention, which is detachably attached to the suspension structure 4. The suspension structure 4 can be screwed into a wall (not shown) by means of bolts 46. The suspension structure 4 essentially corresponds to the one described in Fig. 3A, Fig. 3B and Fig. 3C was shown and explained in relation to it. The suspension structure 4 comprises a plate-shaped fastening element provided with elongated slots 28. Each slot 28 is arranged and configured to receive a corresponding engagement element (see Fig. 5B, Fig. 6C and Fig. 6D).

[0094] The display plate 8 is plate-shaped and provided with notches 30, 30'. The notches 30, 30' are designed to receive protruding parts. In one embodiment, the notches 30, 30' are arranged and designed to receive protruding parts with a cylindrical geometry, such as those found in Fig. 3A and Fig. 3C was shown and explained in relation to it.

[0095] Fig. Figure 7B shows a collection system 2 according to the invention. The collection system 2 is used to collect reusable drinking cups 1 that are in the Fig. The items are stacked at collection station 6 as shown in 7A. Collection station 6 is removable from the side shown in Fig. Attached to the suspension structure shown in 7A 4.

[0096] Fig. 8 shows that in Fig. 7B shows collection system 2 in a configuration in which the collection station 6 is detachably attached to the Fig. The suspension structure shown in 7B was attached.

[0097] Fig. Figure 9 shows a schematic side view of a collection system 2 according to the invention. The collection system 2 comprises several receiving compartments 16 designed to hold reusable drinking cups 1. Each receiving compartment 16 is designed to hold a stack of stackable reusable drinking cups 1. The collection system 2 includes a collection station 6 provided with stopper structures designed to prevent the drinking cups 1 from falling out of the receiving compartments 16.

[0098] The stopper structures limit the available space at the bottom of the receiving compartments 16 and ensure that the drinking cups 1 cannot fall out of the receiving compartments 16.

[0099] The collection system 2 comprises a suspension structure 4, which includes elements for attaching the suspension structure 4 to a wall (not shown) or a fence (not shown). The collection system 2 comprises a collection station 6, which is equipped with collection structures designed as receiving compartments 16. The collection station 6 is detachably attached to the suspension structure 4.

[0100] The collection station 6 and the suspension structure 4 include fixing structures (not shown) arranged and designed to prevent the collection station 6 from being displaced in two independent directions X, Y, extending along a plane of the suspension structure 4 that runs parallel to a wall or fence when the suspension structure 4 is attached to it. This prevents the collection station 6 from being unintentionally detached from the suspension structure 4. This feature is important because it prevents users of the collection system 2 from detaching the collection station 6 from the suspension structure 4.

[0101] The collection system 2 includes a display plate 8, which is integrated into the suspension structure 4. The display plate 8 can display various things. In one embodiment, the display plate 8 shows arrows. List of reference symbols 2 Collection system 3 stopper structure 4 Suspension structure 6 Collection points 8 Display plate 10 Fastening element 12 Mounting part 14, 14' wall section 14'', 14''' wall section 15 plate section 16 admission compartment 18 Intervention part 20 Contact part 22 First support structure 24 Second support structure 28 slots 30, 30' notch 32, 32' Protruding part 34, 34' Fixation structures 36, 36 guide element 38 End section 40 Locking part 42 Locking element 44 Recording section 46 bolts 48 threaded holes 50 notches 52 Guide section 54 Wall 56 column L1 First Level L2 Second Level X, Y, Z axis QUOTES INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Claims

Collection system (2) comprising collection structures (3, 6, 14, 14', 16) designed to receive one or more drinking cups (1), wherein the collection system (2) comprises a suspension structure (4) which includes elements for attaching the suspension structure (4) to a wall (54), wherein the collection system (2) comprises a collection station (6) provided with the collection structures (3, 6, 14, 14', 16) and detachably attached to the suspension structure (4), wherein the collection station (6) and / or the suspension structure (4) comprises fastening structures (10, 18, 20) arranged and configured to prevent the collection station (6) from being displaced in two independent directions (X, Y) relative to the suspension structure (4), wherein the collection system (2) comprises multiple receiving compartments (16) designed to receive drinking cups (1), characterized in that each receiving compartment (16) is designed to hold a stack of stackable drinking cups (1). Collection system (2) according to claim 1, wherein the suspension structure (4) comprises one or more slots (28) which are arranged and designed to receive and engage with corresponding protruding structures (18) of the collection station (6). Collection system (2) according to claim 2, wherein the collection station (6) comprises a number of engagement parts (18) which are arranged and designed to be received by a corresponding slot (28). Collection system (2) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the suspension structure (4) comprises a second support structure (24) which projects from a rear side of a fastening part (12) of the suspension structure (4). Collection system (2) according to claim 4, wherein the collection station (6) comprises one or more fastening elements (10) projecting from a rear side of a plate part (15) of the collection station (6), wherein the width of the fastening elements (10) is smaller than the width of the second support structure (24), so that a gap (56) is created between a wall (54) and the fastening elements (10) when the collection system (2) is attached to a wall (54). Collection system (2) according to one of the preceding claims, comprising a detachably attached display plate (8), wherein the display plate (8) comprises a section that is visible to a user placing a drinking cup (1) into the collection station (6). Collection system (2) according to claims 5 and 6, wherein the display plate (8) is plate-shaped and has a thickness that allows the display plate (8) to be placed in the gap (56) between the wall (54) and the fastening elements (10) when the collection system (2) is attached to a wall (54). Collection system (2) according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the display plate (8) has notches (30, 30') wherein the notches (30, 30') serve to receive corresponding protruding parts (32, 32') which extend from the rear of a fastening part (12) of the suspension structure (4). Collection system (2) according to claim 8, wherein the second support structure (24) and the projecting parts (32, 32') extend equidistantly from the fastening part (12). Collection system (2) according to one of claims 2 - 9, wherein the one or more slots (28) extend perpendicularly to a length of the suspension structure 4.

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