Waste collection vehicle

Abstract

Refuse collection vehicle (1), - with a chassis (2), - with a cab (3) carried by the chassis (2) for at least one person (15), - with a body (4) carried by the chassis (2), which is arranged behind the driver's cab (3), which contains a loading space (7) for waste and which has a loading device (8) for loading the loading space (7) with waste, characterized in that - that at least one fireproof battery collection container (9) is arranged on the structure (4), which has a collection space (10) for batteries (11) and / or small electrical appliances (12), an insertion opening (13) for inserting the batteries (11) and / or small electrical appliances (12) into the battery collection container (9) and an emptying opening (14) for emptying the batteries (11) and / or small electrical appliances (12) from the battery collection container (9).

Description

[0001] A refuse collection vehicle, also colloquially referred to as a garbage truck, refuse collection vehicle, or refuse collection vehicle, typically comprises a chassis, which is usually derived from a truck. Furthermore, a refuse collection vehicle is equipped with a driver's cab supported by the chassis for at least one person, as well as a body supported by the chassis. The body is located behind the driver's cab, contains a loading space for waste, and has a loading device for loading the loading space with waste.

[0002] Such waste collection vehicles are used to collect household waste. If waste separation is in place, the waste collection vehicles are used to collect residual waste, organic waste, paper waste, or waste with the "Green Dot" or "yellow bag" label. Since the separated waste is also collected separately, the waste collection vehicles can be provided separately for this purpose, so that they are used only for one type of waste. Likewise, the waste collection vehicles can be cleaned and converted accordingly, allowing them to be used alternately for different types of waste.

[0003] For many recyclable materials, such as glass, old clothing, electronic waste, and batteries, there is still no such collection system. For old clothing and glass, there are central collection points or collection points where appropriate containers are provided. Electronic waste is primarily made up of small and large electrical appliances, which can be dropped off at recycling centers during opening hours. Batteries can be dropped off at retail stores during opening hours.

[0004] It has been shown that people tend to not sort waste that is generated relatively rarely, but rather, when in doubt, put it with the residual waste. Batteries and small electrical appliances, in particular, are often not collected for proper disposal; instead, they are often added to the residual waste as soon as they are generated. Such improper disposal of batteries and small electrical appliances can, on the one hand, lead to generally undesirable environmental pollution. On the other hand, it can result in the loss of valuable raw materials.

[0005] A particular problem with the improper disposal of batteries and / or small electrical appliances in residual waste is the fact that certain types of batteries, such as lithium-ion batteries, can ignite and even explode if damaged, thereby triggering a dangerous fire. In the loading area of ​​a waste collection vehicle, driving, the filling process, and particularly in conjunction with a pressing device used in the loading area to compress the collected waste, can cause damage to batteries and / or small electrical appliances to such an extent that a fire of this kind can be triggered within the waste collection vehicle. The same applies to the typically comparatively rough treatment of waste at a landfill or recycling center. Accordingly, fires with high potential for damage can occur.

[0006] The present invention addresses the problem of providing an improved or at least a different embodiment for a refuse collection vehicle, which is characterized in particular by increased utility value of the refuse collection vehicle. At the same time, increased operational reliability for the refuse collection vehicles is sought.

[0007] This problem is solved according to the invention by the subject matter of the independent claim. Advantageous embodiments are the subject matter of the dependent claims.

[0008] The invention is based on the general idea of ​​equipping the waste collection vehicle with at least one battery collection container configured for collecting batteries and / or small electrical appliances. This allows the collection of batteries and / or small electrical appliances to be integrated into established collection systems for other waste, such as residual waste. As a result, people no longer have to collect old batteries and small electrical appliances for long periods of time, but can instead place them in a suitable container for collection, which can be attached to a residual waste container, for example. During each collection cycle, an assistant accompanying the waste collection vehicle can check these separate collection containers and, if necessary, remove any batteries and / or small electrical appliances lying therein and deposit them in the battery collection container attached to the waste collection vehicle.At the same time, the respective waste container, for example, for residual waste, can be emptied in the usual way. The additional effort involved is offset, or more than offset, by the fact that fewer batteries or small electrical appliances are negligently disposed of in the residual waste. At the same time, the risk of a fire in the loading area of ​​the waste collection vehicle can be significantly reduced.

[0009] According to the invention, it is proposed that at least one fireproof configured battery collecting container is arranged on the structure, which has a collecting space for batteries and / or small electrical appliances, an insertion opening for inserting the batteries and / or small electrical appliances into the battery collecting container and an emptying opening for emptying the batteries and / or small electrical appliances from the battery collecting container.

[0010] In this context, batteries are understood to mean both non-rechargeable primary batteries and rechargeable secondary batteries.

[0011] In the present context, a ‘configuration’ is synonymous with a ‘design’ and / or ‘arrangement’ and / or ‘programming’, so that the phrase ‘configured so that’ is synonymous with the phrase ‘designed so that’ and / or ‘arranged so that’ and / or ‘programmed so that’.

[0012] By providing a fireproof battery container on the waste collection vehicle, the risk of damage to batteries or small electrical appliances can be reduced. Furthermore, even in the event of a fire, the associated danger and resulting damage can be significantly reduced. In particular, the risk of such a fire spreading to the entire waste collection vehicle can be avoided or at least significantly reduced by the fireproof battery container.

[0013] According to an advantageous embodiment, it can be provided that the respective battery collection container is arranged directly on the body. According to a preferred embodiment, however, it can be provided that the respective battery collection container is arranged on the charging device, so that it is only indirectly arranged on the body. Typically, the charging device is attached to the body in an interchangeable manner in order to quickly convert the waste collection vehicle for different purposes. Depending on the application, the collection of batteries and / or small electrical appliances may or may not be desired, so that a correspondingly configured charging device can then be attached to the body.

[0014] According to an advantageous embodiment, the respective battery collection container can be configured as an add-on component that is attached to an outer wall of the body or the charging device. With this configuration, a conventional refuse collection vehicle can be retrofitted with the battery collection container particularly easily and cost-effectively. All common and suitable fastening methods can be used. For example, the battery collection container can be screwed, riveted, glued, welded to the respective outer wall, or attached to it by means of a form-fitting connection using a suitable bracket.

[0015] The battery collection container can be configured to be fireproof in various ways. For example, it can be made of a fireproof material, such as metal. Preferably, the battery collection container can be a sheet metal component. It is also conceivable to manufacture the battery collection container from plastic and equip it with a fireproof coating or a fireproof inner container.

[0016] According to an alternative embodiment, the respective battery collection container can be integrated into an outer wall of the body or the charging device. While this structural integration increases the costs of implementing the respective battery collection container on the body, it allows for better use of the available installation space on the body.

[0017] According to an advantageous embodiment, it can be provided that the respective outer wall has a stepped outer contour which has a projection and a recess, wherein the projection and the recess are connected to one another via a step or a shoulder. The respective battery collection container can then be attached to the recess and configured such that it does not protrude, or only protrudes significantly, beyond the projection. As a result, the battery collection container attached to the respective outer wall remains largely within an outer contour of the structure, so that the attachment of the battery collection container has no influence on the road traffic approval of the refuse collection vehicle. The battery collection container then does not protrude significantly or only insignificantly beyond the projection if it protrudes less than 50% of a step height above the projection, wherein the step height at the step is determined by the distance between the projection and the recess.

[0018] According to an advantageous embodiment, the respective battery collection container can have a side contour adapted to the step. The step can have a straight, curved, or bent step contour. Furthermore, a straight step contour can run vertically or at an angle of up to 45° to the vertical. By adapting the side contour of the battery collection container to the step contour, the installation space formed in the area of ​​the step can be optimally utilized to accommodate the battery collection container.

[0019] According to an advantageous embodiment, it can be provided that the respective battery collection container has a collection box which is arranged in the battery collection container, which contains the collection space of the battery collection container and which can be inserted into the battery collection container through the emptying opening and removed from the battery collection container. In other words, a collection box is arranged in the battery collection container, which provides the collection space in such a way that the collection box can be filled through the insertion opening of the battery collection container and can be removed from the battery collection container through the emptying opening or inserted into it. This simplifies the removal of the collected batteries or small electrical devices from the battery collection container, since only the collection box needs to be removed from the battery collection container.The collection box itself can be configured to be fireproof, for example, it can be made of metal. A design for the collection box as a metal mesh box is conceivable. A design in which the collection box is made of plastic is also conceivable. Furthermore, the collection box can be configured to be foldable, so that it can be folded up to save space when empty and easily unfolded for use.

[0020] According to an advantageous embodiment, the waste collection vehicle can be provided with at least one fireproof storage space for at least one additional such collection box, such that a full collection box can be removed from the battery collection container and stowed in the storage space, while an empty collection box can be removed from the storage space and inserted into the battery collection container. In other words, the storage space makes it possible to carry at least one additional collection box on the waste collection vehicle in addition to the collection box contained in the respective battery collection container, thereby scaling the collection capacity for batteries and / or small electrical appliances accordingly.

[0021] According to an advantageous embodiment, it can be provided that at least one such storage space is attached or formed on the chassis. Additionally or alternatively, at least one such storage space can be attached or formed on the body. Additionally or alternatively, at least one such storage space can be attached or formed on the loading device. This provides a relatively large number of options for arranging or accommodating such a storage space on the refuse collection vehicle. In particular, a storage space is also conceivable which is arranged in such a way that it is continuous from one side of the vehicle to the other, so that it can accommodate several collection boxes.To replace a full collection box with an empty one, the full collection box can be removed from the battery container and inserted into the storage compartment on one side of the vehicle, while simultaneously removing an empty collection box from the opposite side. This allows the empty storage boxes in the storage compartment to be successively replaced with full ones. This provides the waste collection vehicle with a very large storage volume for batteries and small electrical appliances.

[0022] According to an advantageous embodiment, the respective storage space can have a storage space flap for opening and closing a storage space opening, through which the respective collection box can be inserted into the storage space and removed from the storage space. The lockable storage space can prevent collected batteries and / or small electrical appliances from falling out of the storage space, particularly while the waste collection vehicle is in operation.

[0023] According to an advantageous embodiment, the respective battery collection container can be provided with an inspection flap for opening and closing the discharge opening, which can be adjusted between a closed position for closing the discharge opening and an open position for opening the discharge opening. This measure also ensures that collected batteries and / or small electrical appliances cannot fall out of the battery collection container during the operation of the waste collection vehicle.

[0024] According to an advantageous embodiment, the battery collection container can have an interior container base on which the collection box inserted into the battery collection container is placed. The inspection flap can expediently be configured such that, in the open position, it serves as a table that is flush with the container base, i.e., forms an extension of the container base. The collection box can then be placed on the table for insertion into the battery collection container and moved from the table to the container base. Likewise, the collection box can be moved from the container base to the table and then removed from the table to be removed from the battery collection container. This measure simplifies handling of the battery collection container when replacing the collection box.

[0025] According to an advantageous embodiment, the respective battery collection container can be provided with a fill level sensor for determining the current fill level of the collection space. Using the fill level sensor, the current fill level of the respective collection space can be continuously and automatically monitored during operation of the waste collection vehicle. This eliminates the need for a manual visual inspection by an assistant.

[0026] According to an advantageous embodiment, the fill level sensor system can have a display arranged on the battery collection container and / or in the driver's cab for indicating the current fill level. This allows the fill level sensor system to signal the current fill level, so that the person in the driver's cab or the assistant filling the battery collection container is always informed of the current fill level.

[0027] According to an advantageous embodiment, the fill level sensor system can comprise a distance sensor for determining the current fill level of the collection chamber. Such distance sensors can be configured as ultrasonic sensors, radar sensors, or lidar sensors and operate contactlessly and with high reliability.

[0028] According to an advantageous embodiment, the fill level sensor can be provided with a weighing sensor for determining the current fill weight of the collection space. The weighing sensor can be configured, for example, as a pressure sensor or a force sensor and can be integrated, for example, into a holder or suspension with which the battery collection container is attached to the outer wall of the body or charging device, or into the container base. In particular, the weighing sensor can record the weight of the collection box, e.g. via a pressure measurement or force measurement, and determine the fill weight using a tare function. Monitoring the fill weight ensures safe manual handling of the collection box when full. Without monitoring the fill weight, a full collection box may be too heavy for manual handling by an assistant if the collected batteries and / or small electrical appliances are in an unfavorable configuration.

[0029] According to an advantageous embodiment, the fill level sensor system can have a controller that is configured to generate a visual and / or acoustic warning signal as soon as at least one of the two following conditions is met. One condition is that the fill level reaches a predetermined maximum fill level. The other condition is that the fill weight reaches a predetermined maximum fill weight. In the case of light batteries and / or small electrical appliances, the fill level can reach the maximum fill level before the fill weight reaches the maximum fill weight. If, on the other hand, more heavy batteries and / or small electrical appliances are collected, the fill weight can reach the maximum fill weight before the fill level reaches the maximum fill level.

[0030] According to an advantageous embodiment, the respective collection chamber can be lined with a fire-protection material. For example, padding made of a fiberglass fabric is conceivable. Such a fire-protection material has high temperature resistance and can also act as a thermal insulator, protecting the respective collection box or battery container from thermal overload.

[0031] According to an advantageous embodiment, the respective collection chamber can be lined with a sorption material that absorbs and / or adsorbs pollutants that can escape from damaged batteries. Liquid, solid, or gaseous pollutants that can escape from damaged batteries include, for example, heavy metals such as lead, mercury, and cadmium, as well as electrolytes that may contain acids or alkalis. These pollutants can be aggressive to the material of the respective collection box or the material of the battery collection container, and in particular can cause corrosion. Furthermore, these pollutants can represent a significant environmental burden if they escape from the battery collection container into the environment. Depending on the pollutant, skin contact should also be avoided. The sorption material binds the pollutants and reduces the aforementioned risks.

[0032] According to an advantageous embodiment, the respective collection chamber can be lined with a protective structure, in particular a cushion-like or pillow-like structure, comprising a shell made of fire-protection material and a filling enclosed by the shell. The filling consists of a sorption material that absorbs and / or adsorbs gaseous, solid, or liquid pollutants that may escape from damaged batteries. The protective structure thus acts both as a sorbent for the pollutants and as a fire protection device, thereby increasing the safety of the battery collection container.

[0033] According to an advantageous embodiment, it can be provided that the respective battery collection container is equipped with an extinguishing device for extinguishing a fire in the collection space. The extinguishing device can in particular be configured such that, in the event of a fire in the collection space, it automatically triggers an extinguishing process to extinguish the fire. For example, the extinguishing device can be equipped with a temperature sensor that triggers the extinguishing process once a predetermined limit temperature that can be reached in the event of a fire is reached. Alternatively or additionally, the extinguishing device can be equipped with at least one manually operable trigger for starting the extinguishing process, which can be formed by a button on the battery collection container and / or in the driver's cab or by a button on a remote control. The extinguishing device can be equipped with an extinguishing agent that is supplied to the collection space in the event of a fire.Extinguishing foam can be used as an extinguishing agent.

[0034] According to an advantageous embodiment, the loading space can have a pressing device for compressing the waste. This can significantly increase the loading capacity of the loading space. Typical pressing devices are rotary press systems or press plate systems.

[0035] According to an advantageous embodiment, the loading device can be configured as a rear loader, a front loader, or a side loader. This allows the waste collection vehicle to be particularly easily adapted to different applications.

[0036] Further important features and advantages of the invention emerge from the subclaims, from the drawings and from the associated description of the figures based on the drawings.

[0037] It is understood that the features mentioned above and those to be explained below can be used not only in the respective combination specified, but also in other combinations or on their own, without departing from the scope of the invention as defined by the claims. Components mentioned above and those to be mentioned below of a higher-level unit, such as a device, apparatus, or arrangement, which are designated separately, may form separate parts or components of this unit or be integral areas or sections of this unit, even if this is shown differently in the drawings.

[0038] Preferred embodiments of the invention are illustrated in the drawings and are explained in more detail in the following description, wherein the same reference numerals refer to the same or similar or functionally identical components.

[0039] They show, schematically, Fig. 1 a highly simplified side view of a refuse collection vehicle, Fig. 2 an enlarged view of the refuse collection vehicle in the area of ​​a battery collection container, Fig. 3 a view as in Fig. 2, but with a partially transparent battery collecting container in a different embodiment.

[0040] Accordingly Fig. 1, a refuse collection vehicle 1 comprises, in the usual way, a chassis 2, a driver's cab 3 and a body 4. The driver's cab 2 serves to accommodate at least one person 15, in particular a driver (male / female / diverse) and at least one assistant. Fig. 2 and Fig. 3 shows a person 15 working as an assistant. The driver's cab 3 is mounted on the chassis 2, so that it is carried by the chassis 2. The body 4 is also carried by the chassis 2. The body 4 is arranged behind the driver's cab 3 on the chassis 2. The body 4 contains a loading space 7 for waste and has a loading device 8 for loading the loading space 7 with waste. The loading device 9 is configured as a rear loader in the example shown and is therefore located at the rear of the vehicle 6 and is thus attached to the rear of the body 4. In another embodiment, not shown here, the loading device 8 can also be configured as a front loader or as a side loader. The loading space 7 can be designed according to the Fig. 1 to 3 may also be equipped with a pressing device 44 configured to compress the waste. The pressing device 44 may be configured as a rotary press system or as a press plate system.

[0041] The relative location specifications “front” and “rear” refer to the longitudinal direction of the refuse collection vehicle 1, with “front” facing a vehicle front 5, while “rear” facing a vehicle rear 6.

[0042] In the waste collection vehicle 1 presented here, at least one fireproof battery collection container 9 is arranged on the body 4. In Fig. 1, a left side of the vehicle is facing the viewer. The battery collecting container 9 visible here is arranged on this left side of the vehicle. Another such battery collecting container 9 can be arranged on a right side of the vehicle facing away from the viewer. The respective battery collecting container 9 has a collecting space 10 for batteries 11 and / or small electrical appliances 12, which are arranged in the Fig. 2 and Fig. 3 are shown as examples. The respective battery collection container 9 also has an insertion opening 13 for inserting the batteries 11 and / or small electrical appliances 12 into the battery collection container 9 and an emptying opening 14 for emptying the batteries 11 or the small electrical appliances 12 from the battery collection container 9.

[0043] Furthermore, in the example shown here, the respective battery collecting container 9 is arranged on the charging device 9. The battery collecting container 9 is thus located indirectly on the structure 4, namely by means of the charging device 8. In another embodiment not shown here, the battery collecting container 9 can also be arranged directly on the structure 4. In the preferred embodiment shown here, the battery collecting container 9 is an add-on part 16, wherein the add-on part 16 represents a separate component with respect to the structure 4 or with respect to the charging device 8. The add-on part 16 or the battery collecting container 9 is attached to the outside of an outer wall 17 of the charging device 8. The attachment can be achieved by attaching the battery collecting container 9 to the outer wall 17 by means of a suspension (not shown here), in particular in a detachable manner.Likewise, the battery collecting container 9 can be detachably or permanently attached to the outer wall 17 by means of suitable connection technology, e.g. by screwing, banning, welding or gluing.

[0044] If the battery collecting container 9 is mounted directly on the body 4, the outer wall 17 is then a component of the body 4. In another embodiment not shown here, the battery collecting container 9 can be integrated into the outer wall 17 of the body 4 or the charging device 8.

[0045] In the example shown, the outer wall 17 has a stepped outer contour 18 such that the outer contour 18 has a projection 19 and a recess 20, wherein the recess 20 is connected to the projection 19 via a step 21. The projection 19 protrudes laterally, i.e., in the transverse direction of the vehicle, beyond the recess 20. The step 21 forms a shoulder in the outer contour 18. The battery collection container 9 is expediently attached to the recess 20. Furthermore, the battery collection container 9 is expediently dimensioned such that it does not protrude, or at least does not protrude significantly, beyond the projection 19. As a result, the battery collection container 9 remains within an outer contour of the refuse collection vehicle 1 or the body 4, thereby achieving a space-saving integration of the battery collection container 9 into the outer contour of the body 4 or the refuse collection vehicle 1. Furthermore, the battery collection container 9 can be designed according to Fig. 2 expediently have a side contour 22 adapted to the step 21, which on the one hand achieves an elegant integration of the battery collection container 9 into the outer contour of the refuse collection vehicle 1. On the other hand, this allows the installation space provided on the body 4 to be used optimally. In the example shown, the Fig. 1 to 3, the step 21 has an angled step contour 23. The side contour 22 is shaped complementarily thereto and is accordingly also angled, so that the battery collecting container 9 can be inserted into the Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 connects positively to step 21.

[0046] According to Fig. 3, in the preferred embodiment presented here, the battery collection container 9 comprises a collection box 24, which is configured to be particularly fireproof and can be made of metal, for example. The collection box 24 is arranged in the battery collection container 9 and contains the collection chamber 10. Furthermore, the collection box 24 and the discharge opening 14 are coordinated with one another such that the collection box 24 can be inserted into the battery collection container 9 through the discharge opening 14 and removed from the battery collection container 9. According to Fig. 1, the refuse collection vehicle 1 may have at least one fireproof storage space 25, which is equipped to accommodate at least one further collection box 24. This collection box 24 accommodated in the storage space 25 is in Fig. 1 is indicated by a broken line. Through the storage space 25, it is possible to remove a full collection box 24 from the battery collection container 9 and store it in the storage space 25 on the refuse collection vehicle 1. Likewise, an empty collection box 24 can be removed from the storage space 25 and inserted into the battery collection container 9. This allows the collection boxes 24 to be exchanged between the storage space 25 and the battery collection container 9. In the example shown, the Fig. 1, at least one such storage space 25 is attached to the chassis 2, here on the left side of the vehicle. Likewise, another such storage space 25 can be attached to the right side of the vehicle. Furthermore, the storage space 25 can be designed to be continuous from one side of the vehicle to the other. It is also conceivable to attach at least one such storage space 25 to the body 4 and / or to the loading device 8. Expediently, the respective storage space 25 can have a storage space flap 26 for opening and closing a storage space opening 27. When the storage space flap 26 is open, the storage space opening 27 is freely accessible, so that the respective collection box 24 can be inserted into the storage space 25 and removed from the storage space 25 through the storage space opening 27.

[0047] According to the Fig. 2 and Fig. 3, the respective battery collecting container 9 can have an inspection flap 28 for opening and closing the emptying opening 14. The inspection flap 28 is arranged between a Fig. 2 shown closed position for closing the emptying opening 14 and a Fig. 3 with a broken line indicated open position for opening the emptying opening 14. According to Fig. 3, the battery collection container 9 has a container base 29 inside it. The collection box 24 inserted into the battery collection container 9 is placed on this container base 29.

[0048] The inspection flap 28 can now be expediently configured such that, in the open position, it serves as a table 30 that is flush with the container base 29. In other words, in the open position, the inspection flap 28 forms an extension of the container base 29 that can be used as a table 30. Consequently, it is possible to place the empty collection box 24 on the table 30 for insertion into the battery collection container 9 and to slide it from the table 30 onto the container base 29, i.e., into the battery collection container 9. Likewise, the more or less filled or full collection box 24 can be moved from the container base 29 onto the table 30 for removal from the battery collection container 29 and then removed from the table 30. Corresponding adjustment movements 45 of the collection box 24 for inserting the collection box 24 into the battery collection container 9 and for removing the collection box 24 from the battery collection container 9 are shown in Fig. 3 indicated by a double arrow.

[0049] According to Fig. 3, the respective battery collection container 9 can be equipped with a fill level sensor 31 that is configured to determine the current fill level of the collection space 10. The fill level sensor 31 can be equipped with a display 32 that, in the example shown, is arranged on the battery collection container 9. Alternatively, the display 32 can also be arranged in the driver's cab 3. It is also conceivable to arrange a further display 32 in the driver's cab 3 in addition to the display 32 arranged on the battery collection container 9. The fill level sensor 31 can also have a distance sensor 33 that is configured to determine the current fill level of the collection space 10. The distance sensor 33 can operate with ultrasound, radar, or lidar to determine the current fill level of the collection space 10 in the battery collection container 9 or in the respective collection box 24.Furthermore, the fill level sensor system 31 can be equipped with a weighing sensor 34 configured to determine the current fill weight of the collection space 10. In particular, the weighing sensor 34 can be integrated into the storage space floor 26 to measure the weight of the collection box 24. By knowing the weight of the empty collection box 24, the current fill weight of the collection space 10 formed in the collection box 24 can be determined using a tare function. It is also conceivable to integrate such a weighing sensor 24 into a suspension (not shown here) with which the battery collection container 9 can be attached to the outer wall 17. The fill level sensor system 31 can also be equipped with a controller 35 coupled to the respective distance sensor 33, the respective weighing sensor 34, and the respective display 32.Furthermore, the controller 35 can be configured to generate an acoustic and / or visual warning signal, for example on the display 32 and / or by means of a loudspeaker 36, which can in particular be integrated into the respective display 32. The controller 35 is configured to generate the respective warning signal as soon as at least one of the two following conditions is met. The one or first condition is that the current fill level monitored by the distance sensor 33 reaches a predetermined maximum fill level. The other or second condition is that the current fill weight monitored by the weighing sensor 34 reaches a predetermined maximum fill weight. As soon as this warning signal is generated, the full collection box 24 must be replaced with an empty collection box 24. This replacement can then be carried out by the respective assistant at the next stop of the waste collection vehicle 1.

[0050] According to Fig. 3, the respective collection space 10, in particular in the respective collection box 24, can be lined with a fire protection material 37. Additionally or alternatively, the respective collection space 10, in particular in the respective collection box 24, can be equipped with a sorption material 38. The fire protection material 37 is characterized by particularly high temperature resistance and, in particular, also by particularly high thermal insulation effect. The sorption material 38 has an absorbing and / or adsorbing effect on pollutants that may escape from damaged batteries 11. It is also conceivable for the respective collection space 10, in particular in the respective collection box 24, to be lined with a protective structure 39, which can be configured as a cushion or pillow. For this purpose, the protective structure 39 can have a shell made of the fire protection material 37 and a filling 41 made of the sorption material 38.The casing 40 encloses the filling 41 and creates a high thermal protection effect and, in particular, a high thermal insulation effect for the protective structure 39. The filling 41 absorbs pollutants escaping from damaged batteries 11 and thus prevents these pollutants from coming into contact with the material of the collection box 24 or the battery collection container 9. Furthermore, this can also prevent the pollutants from escaping from the collection box 24 or the battery collection container 9 into the environment. According to . Fig. 3, the respective battery collection container 9 can also be equipped with an extinguishing device 42, with the aid of which a fire in the collection space 10 can be extinguished. The extinguishing device can be configured such that, in the event of a fire in the collection space 10, it automatically triggers an extinguishing process to extinguish the fire. The extinguishing device 42 can, in particular, be temperature-controlled and, in the event of a fire, release an extinguishing agent, in particular an extinguishing foam, preferably based on an inert gas, such as nitrogen or carbon dioxide. In addition, the extinguishing device 42 can Fig. 2, such as a button, which is easily accessible on the battery collection container 9. Likewise, another trigger 43 can be arranged in the driver's cab 3. Furthermore, such a trigger 43 can be attached to a remote control, so that the extinguishing process can also be triggered at a safe distance from the refuse collection vehicle 1.

[0051] The invention relates to Fig.2 summarizes a refuse collection vehicle 1, comprising a chassis 2, a driver's cab 3 supported by the chassis 2 for at least one person 15, and a body 4 supported by the chassis 2, which is arranged behind the driver's cab 3 and contains a loading space 7 for waste and has a loading device 8 for loading the loading space 7 with waste. Increased utility value and increased operational safety for the refuse collection vehicle 1 can be achieved by arranging at least one fireproof battery collection container 9 on the body 4, which has a collection space 10 for batteries 11 and / or small electrical appliances 12, an insertion opening 13 for inserting the batteries 11 and / or small electrical appliances 12 into the battery collection container 9, and an emptying opening 14 for emptying the batteries 11 and / or small electrical appliances 12 from the battery collection container 9. List of reference symbols 1 waste collection vehicle 2 chassis 3 Driver's cab 4 Structure 5 Vehicle bow 6 Rear of vehicle 7 Cargo space 8 Charging device 9 Battery collection containers 10 Assembly room 11 Battery 12 small electrical appliances 13 Insertion opening 14 Drain opening 15 people 16 Attachment 17 Exterior wall 18 Outer contour 19 lead 20 return 21 level 22 Side contour 23 Step contour 24 collection boxes 25 storage space 26 Storage compartment flap 27 Storage space opening 28 Inspection flap 29 Container bottom 30 table 31 Level sensors 32 displays 33 Distance sensor 34 Weighing sensor 35 Control 36 speakers 37 Fire protection material 38 Sorption material 39 Protective structure 40 cover 41 Filling 42 extinguishing equipment 43 triggers 44 Pressing device 45 Adjustment movement

Claims

[1] Refuse collection vehicle (1), - with a chassis (2), - with a cab (3) carried by the chassis (2) for at least one person (15), - with a body (4) carried by the chassis (2), arranged behind the driver's cab (3), containing a loading space (7) for waste and having a loading device (8) for loading the loading space (7) with waste, characterized by , - that at least one fireproof battery collection container (9) is arranged on the structure (4), which has a collection space (10) for batteries (11) and / or small electrical appliances (12), an insertion opening (13) for inserting the batteries (11) and / or small electrical appliances (12) into the battery collection container (9) and an emptying opening (14) for emptying the batteries (11) and / or small electrical appliances (12) from the battery collection container (9). [2] Refuse collection vehicle (1) according to claim 1, characterized by , - that the respective battery collecting container (9) is arranged directly on the body (4) or on the charging device (8). [3] Refuse collection vehicle (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by , - that the respective battery collecting container (9) is configured as an attachment (16) and is attached externally to an outer wall (17) of the body (4) or the charging device (8). [4] Refuse collection vehicle (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by , - that the respective battery collecting container (9) is integrated into an outer wall (17) of the body (4) or the charging device (8). [5] Refuse collection vehicle (1) according to claim 3, characterized by , - that the respective outer wall (17) has a stepped outer contour (18) which has a projection (19) and a recess (20) which is connected to the projection (19) via a step (21), - that the respective battery collecting container (9) is arranged on the recess (20) and is configured such that it does not protrude or does not protrude significantly beyond the projection (19). [6] Refuse collection vehicle (1) according to claim 5, characterized by , - that the respective battery collecting container (9) has a side contour (22) adapted to the step (21). [7] Refuse collection vehicle (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by , - that the respective battery collection container (9) has a collection box (24) which is arranged in the battery collection container (9), which contains the collection space (10) and which can be inserted into the battery collection container (9) through the emptying opening (14) and can be removed from the battery collection container (9). [8] Refuse collection vehicle (1) according to claim 7, characterized by , - that the refuse collection vehicle (1) has at least one fireproof storage space (25) for at least one further collection box (24), such that a full collection box (24) can be removed from the battery collection container (9) and stowed in the storage space (25), while an empty collection box (24) can be removed from the storage space (25) and inserted into the battery collection container (9). [9] Refuse collection vehicle (1) according to claim 8, characterized by , - that at least one such storage space (25) is attached or formed on the chassis (2), and / or - that at least one such storage space (25) is attached or formed on the body (4), and / or - that at least one such storage space (25) is attached or formed on the loading device (8). [10] Refuse collection vehicle (1) according to claim 8 or 9, characterized by , - that the respective storage space (25) has a storage space flap (26) for opening and closing a storage space opening (27) through which the respective collection box (24) can be inserted into the storage space (25) and removed from the storage space (25). [11] Refuse collection vehicle (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by , - that the respective battery collecting container (9) has an inspection flap (28) for opening and closing the emptying opening (14), which is adjustable between a closed position for closing the emptying opening (14) and an open position for opening the emptying opening (14). [12] Refuse collection vehicle (1) according to claims 7 and 11, characterized by , - that the battery collecting container (9) has a container base (29) on the inside, on which the collecting box (24) inserted into the battery collecting container (9) is placed, - that the inspection flap (28) is configured so that in the open position it serves as a table (30) which is flush with the container bottom (29) so that - the collection box (24) can be placed on the table (30) for insertion into the battery collection container (9) and can be moved from the table (30) to the container base (29), and - the collection box (24) can be moved from the container base (29) onto the table (30) for removal from the battery collection container (9) and can be removed from the table (30). [13] Refuse collection vehicle (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by , - that the respective battery collecting container (9) has a fill level sensor (31) for determining a current fill level of the collecting space (10). [14] Refuse collection vehicle (1) according to claim 13, characterized by , - that the fill level sensor (31) has a display (32) arranged on the battery collecting container (9) and / or in the driver's cab (3) for displaying the current fill level. [15] Refuse collection vehicle (1) according to claim 13 or 14, characterized by , - that the fill level sensor (31) has a distance sensor (33) for determining a current fill level of the collecting space (10). [16] Refuse collection vehicle (1) according to one of claims 13 to 15, characterized by , - that the fill level sensor (31) has a weighing sensor (34) for determining a current fill weight of the collecting space (10). [17] Refuse collection vehicle (1) according to claims 15 and 16, characterized by , - that the fill level sensor (31) has a controller (35) which is configured to generate an acoustic and / or optical warning signal as soon as at least one of the following two conditions is met: - the filling level reaches a predetermined maximum filling level, and - the filling weight reaches a predetermined maximum filling weight. [18] Refuse collection vehicle (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by , - that the respective collecting room (10) is lined with a fire protection material (37). [19] Refuse collection vehicle (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by , - that the respective collecting chamber (10) is lined with a sorption material (38) which has an absorbing and / or adsorbing effect on pollutants that may escape from damaged batteries (11). [20] Refuse collection vehicle (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by , - that the respective collecting space (10) is lined with a protective structure (39) which has a casing (40) made of fire protection material (37) and a filling (41) surrounded by the casing (40) made of a sorption material (38) which has an absorbing and / or adsorbing effect on pollutants which may escape from damaged batteries (11). [21] Refuse collection vehicle (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by , - that the respective battery collection container (9) is equipped with an extinguishing device (42) which is configured to extinguish the fire in the collection space (10). [22] Refuse collection vehicle (1) according to claim 21, characterized by , - that the extinguishing device (42) is configured in such a way that, in the event of a fire in the collection room (10), it automatically triggers an extinguishing process to extinguish the fire in the collection room (10). [23] Refuse collection vehicle (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by , - that the loading space (7) has a pressing device (43) for compressing the waste. [24] Refuse collection vehicle (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by , - that the loading device (8) is configured as a rear loader or as a front loader or as a side loader.

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