Intermediate adapter device for ventilation and insect protection for waste containers

Abstract

Intermediate adapter device (100) for a waste container (200) with a swiveling original lid (300), comprising: a) an adapter body (110) that is essentially frame- or lid-like and can be positioned relative to a container rim (210) and is effectively arranged between the container rim (210) and the original lid (300) when mounted, b) a sealing and / or support device (115) provided on the adapter body (110), c) at least one spacer contour (120) formed on the adapter body (110) for section-wise support of the original lid (300), so that a ventilated spacer area (400) is formed between the original lid (300) and the container edge (210), d) wherein the ventilating space area (400) and / or at least one ventilation opening (130) formed in the adapter body (110) enable a flow connection between an environment and an interior space (220) of the waste container (200), e) at least one insect barrier element (140) to prevent insects from entering the interior (220), in particular in the area of ​​the clearance zone (400) and / or the ventilation opening (130), f) an actuating device (150) formed on the adapter body (110), wherein the adapter body (110) lifts the original cover (300) by means of direct or indirect mechanical interaction, in particular by positive locking and / or force locking, without a separate connecting element when lifted by means of the actuating device (150).

Description

Technical field

[0001] The invention relates to a retrofittable intermediate adapter device for ventilation and insect protection for waste containers with a swiveling lid. State of the art

[0002] Waste containers, especially organic waste bins, are prone to moisture, odors, and insect infestations due to organic waste. Common solutions include chemical repellents, completely enclosed liners, or mesh covers in the filling area.

[0003] Partially opened lids allow for ventilation, but also permit insects to enter. Mesh solutions in the filling area can keep insects out, but often impair the lid's function or require attachment to the lid.

[0004] Therefore, there is a need for a structurally simple, retrofittable solution that allows controlled ventilation while preventing insects from entering, without significantly impairing the operation of the lid. Task

[0005] The invention is based on the objective of providing a device that: • enables continuous ventilation of the container interior, • prevents the entry of insects, • can be retrofitted without structural modification of the container, • One-handed operation is permitted. Summary of the invention

[0006] The problem is solved by an intermediate adapter device (100) according to claim 1.

[0007] The device comprises an adapter body (110) that can be positioned relative to a container edge (210) and which, in the assembled state, is effectively arranged between the container edge (210) and the original lid (300).

[0008] A spacer contour (120) formed on the adapter body (110) creates a ventilated spacer area (400) between the original lid (300) and the container edge (210) when closed.

[0009] Ventilation is provided via the space area (400) and / or via at least one ventilation opening (130) formed in the adapter body (110).

[0010] To prevent the ingress of insects, at least one insect barrier element (140) is provided, which may be arranged in the area of ​​the clearance zone (400) and / or the ventilation opening (130).

[0011] An actuating device (150) enables the adapter body (110) to be lifted, whereby the original cover (300) is also lifted by direct or indirect mechanical interaction, in particular by positive locking and / or force-locking engagement, without a separate connecting element. Designs

[0012] The adapter body (110) is essentially frame- or lid-shaped and has a circumferential support zone (112).

[0013] A sealing and / or support device (115), in particular a circumferential elastomer seal, is arranged on the underside.

[0014] The distance contour (120) can be formed as a local elevation, bulge, rib or projection and can be located near the edge, at the rear or asymmetrically.

[0015] Multiple spacing contours can be provided.

[0016] Ventilation openings (130) can be designed as ventilation slots, penetrations or duct structures.

[0017] The insect barrier element (140) can be designed as a mesh fabric, filter insert, grid or labyrinth structure and is preferably replaceable.

[0018] The actuating device (150) can be designed as a projecting actuating lip, handle section or handle recess.

[0019] The adapter body (110) can have a drive or contact surface (160) which can be wedge-shaped, cam-shaped, ramp-shaped or lever-shaped.

[0020] A position lock (170) can be provided for the fixed arrangement. How it works

[0021] When closed, the original lid (300) rests section by section on the spacer contour (120), so that the ventilated spacer area (400) is maintained.

[0022] When the actuating device (150) is lifted, the adapter body (110) moves upwards and takes the original cover (300) with it through mechanical interaction. Reference symbol list 100 Intermediate adapter device 110 adapter bodies 112 contact zone 115 Sealing and support device 120 spacing contour 130 ventilation opening 140 insect barrier elements 150 Actuating device 160 m² of installation area 170 Position securing 200 waste containers 210 Container rim 220 interior 300 original lids 400 ventilated distance area

Claims

An intermediate adapter device (100) for a waste container (200) with a pivotable original lid (300), comprising: a) an adapter body (110) that is substantially frame- or lid-like and can be positioned relative to a container rim (210) and is effectively arranged between the container rim (210) and the original lid (300) when assembled; b) a sealing and / or support device (115) provided on the adapter body (110); c) at least one spacer contour (120) formed on the adapter body (110) for sectionally supporting the original lid (300), such that a ventilated space area (400) is formed between the original lid (300) and the container rim (210); d) wherein the ventilated space area (400) and / or at least one ventilation opening (130) formed in the adapter body (110) provides a flow connection between an environment and an interior space (220) of the waste container. (200) enable,e) at least one insect barrier element (140) to prevent insects from entering the interior (220), in particular in the area of ​​the clearance zone (400) and / or the ventilation opening (130), f) an actuating device (150) formed on the adapter body (110), wherein, when lifted by means of the actuating device (150), the adapter body (110) lifts the original cover (300) by direct or indirect mechanical interaction, in particular by positive locking and / or force-locking engagement, without a separate connecting element. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the distance contour (120) is designed as a local elevation, bulge, rib or projection. Device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the spacer contour (120) is arranged near the edge, at the rear and / or asymmetrically on the adapter body (110). Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that several spacing contours (120) are provided. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the spacing range (400) has a dimension of 2 mm to 110 mm, preferably from 20 mm to 60 mm. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the sealing and / or support device (115) is designed as a circumferential elastomer seal. Device according to claim 6, characterized in that the seal is injection molded, inserted, glued or replaceable. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the ventilation opening (130) is designed as a plurality of ventilation slots, openings or channel structures. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the insect barrier element (140) is designed as a mesh fabric, filter insert, grid structure or labyrinth structure. Device according to claim 9, characterized in that the insect barrier element (140) is interchangeably held in a receptacle of the adapter body (110). Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the ventilation opening (130) and / or the insect barrier element (140) is arranged in an area associated with the actuating device (150). Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the actuating device (150) is designed as a projecting actuating lip, handle section or handle recess. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the adapter body (110) has a drive or contact surface (160) which, when lifted, causes the original cover (300) to be forcibly carried along. Device according to claim 13, characterized in that the carrying or contact surface (160) is designed as a wedge-, cam-, ramp- or lever-shaped surface. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the adapter body (110) has a position locking feature (170) in the form of a locking, clamping, friction, magnetic or form-fitting contour for position-fixed arrangement relative to the container edge (210).