Compactor shovel container

Abstract

Container comprising: - a roof, - a compaction shovel (9) mounted so as to be movable relative to the roof between a high position and a low position, - means for moving the shovel between its high position and its low position, the moving means comprising - a rocker (11) mounted so as to be articulated relative to the shovel on the one hand and relative to the roof on the other hand, - means for manipulating the rocker, the manipulating means comprising at least one group of at least three jacks, a first end of a first jack of the group being articulated on an intermediate zone (24) of the rocker, a first end of a second jack of the group and a first end of a third jack of the group both being articulated on the base. FIGURE OF THE ABSTRACT: Fig. 2

Description

Title of the invention: Container with compaction shovel

[0001] The invention relates to a container with a compaction shovel.

[0002] TECHNOLOGICAL BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] Today, there are approximately 2,800 recycling centers in France, almost all of which are designed with docks. Each recycling center has an average of six docks, more than half of which handle bulky and / or heavy waste such as wood, bulky items or scrap metal.

[0004] It is known to arrange the containers under a loading / unloading dock of the waste disposal site: users thus tip their waste from the top of the dock into the container in a relatively safe manner.

[0005] Trucks then take the bins, once they are full, to the dedicated outlets.

[0006] In view of the lasting increases in the cost of diesel and the need to reduce the carbon footprint, the communities that manage waste disposal sites are concerned with optimizing the filling of containers in order to minimize transport costs and thus reduce their operating costs.

[0007] For this purpose, it is known to equip containers with compacting means. Such means make it possible to press the waste present in a container in order to be able to increase the density of the waste present in the container.

[0008] For example, the counting means may be arranged in the container at a first end thereof and comprise a wall pressing the waste against a second end thereof.

[0009] However, it turns out that current compacting methods are only effective on light and easily deformable waste such as cardboard, plastic or paper.

[0010] SUBJECT OF THE INVENTION

[0011] One aim of the invention is to propose a solution making it possible to compress bulky and / or heavy and / or difficult to deform waste.

[0012] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0013] The invention thus relates to a container comprising:

[0014] - a roof,

[0015] - a compaction shovel mounted movably relative to the roof between a position high and low position,

[0016] - means for moving the shovel between its high position and its low position.

[0017] According to the invention, the displacement means comprise

[0018] - a balance mounted articulated relative to the shovel on the one hand and relative to the roof on the other hand,

[0019] - means for manipulating the balance, the manipulation means comprising at least one group of at least three jacks, a first end of a first jack of the group being articulated on an intermediate zone of the balance beam, a first end of a second jack of the group and a first end of a third jack of the group both being articulated on the roof.

[0020] In this way, it is possible for a user to be able to arrange waste, even bulky and / or heavy and / or difficult to deform (plastic, scrap metal, wood, etc.) in such a container, the compaction shovel linked to the balance and to the means for handling the balance being in fact capable of being able to compact such waste.

[0021] Optionally, the handling means comprise two groups of at least three jacks.

[0022] Optionally the two groups are arranged on the roof symmetrically with respect to the center of the roof.

[0023] Optionally, the first cylinder is capable of developing a greater thrust than the second cylinder or the third cylinder.

[0024] Optionally the first cylinder is arranged between the second cylinder and the third cylinder.

[0025] Optionally the second cylinder and the third cylinder are identical.

[0026] Optionally, the balancer comprises two arms, each of the arms being articulated relative to the shovel on the one hand and relative to the roof on the other hand.

[0027] Optionally the arms are articulated on the roof symmetrically with respect to the center of the roof and / or are articulated relative to the shovel symmetrically with respect to the center of the roof.

[0028] Optionally, the balance is articulated on the shovel by means of at least one connecting rod.

[0029] Optionally at least a portion of the balance is bent.

[0030] Optionally, the container includes a slide extending between an upper end of the box and the interior of the box to form a slope toward the interior of the box.

[0031] Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will emerge from reading the following description of a particular non-limiting embodiment of the invention. Brief description of the drawings

[0032] The invention will be better understood in light of the following description with reference to the attached figures, among which:

[0033] [Fig.l] [Fig.l] is a schematic side view of a waste disposal platform equipped with a container according to a particular embodiment of the invention, a scoop of the container being in the high position,

[0034] [Fig.2] [Fig.2] is a perspective view of the container shown in [Fig.l],

[0035] [Fig.3] [Fig.3] is a perspective view of the container shown in [Fig.l], the shovel of the container being in neutral position,

[0036] [Fig.4] [Fig.4] is a perspective view of the container shown in [Fig.l], the shovel of the container being in the low position. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0037] Figures 1 to 4 represent a waste disposal center comprising at least one waste disposal center dock Q overlooking at least one container 1 also called storage container 1. For example, dock Q is located between 0.2 and 1 meter above a roof 2 of container 1.

[0038] A safety barrier B secures the dock Q so that a user cannot fall into the container 1 or be injured by a movement of a compacting shovel of the container 1, a shovel which will be described below.

[0039] The container 1 comprises a box 3 comprising a frame formed of sides, the frame being entirely closed at the lower end by a bottom 4. The sides are here four in number. The sides and / or the bottom 4 are formed of sheets. The sides and / or the bottom 4 are fixed together.

[0040] The container 1 is generally shaped like a parallelepiped. The container 1 thus extends longitudinally in a first direction X. The bottom 4 extends parallel to a plane containing the first direction X and a second direction Y orthogonal to the first direction X. A third direction Z, orthogonal to the first direction X and to the second direction Y, here defines the height of the box 3. Two of the four sides extend parallel to a plane containing the axes X and Z and are hereinafter called longitudinal sides. The other two sides of the box 3 extend parallel to a plane containing the axes Y and Z and are hereinafter called lateral sides. A first lateral side 5 forms or comprises a door allowing access to the interior of the box 3.

[0041] This makes it possible to empty the box 3 when it is taken, for example, to an incineration or recycling plant.

[0042] The box 3 also comprises a roof 2 arranged at the upper end of the box 1.

[0043] The roof 2 comprises a base 6 extending parallel to the bottom 4 opposite it. The base 6 is preferably formed by at least one sheet metal. The base 6 is fixed to the sides.

[0044] In the present case, the base 6 extends over only part of the length of the box 3 (along the first direction X) and over the entire width of the box 3 over this part considered (along the second direction Y). The base 6 thus partially closes the upper end of the box 3. It defines an opening 7 for access to the interior of the box 3. This opening 7 is arranged at a first longitudinal end of the box 3.

[0045] The container 1 is further arranged so that the first longitudinal end of the box 3 is located opposite the platform Q and below it. The container 1 thus extends orthogonally to the platform Q. The opening 7 is therefore located directly under the platform Q.

[0046] In this way, a user can throw his waste into container 1 from platform Q, via opening 7.

[0047] It is noted that the second lateral flank 8 (forming the first longitudinal end of the box 3) is located opposite the platform Q and opposite the first lateral flank 5. Thus, the access door to the interior of the container 3 is located on a flank opposite that associated with the opening 7 and the platform Q.

[0048] The roof 2 also comprises a compaction shovel 9 mounted on the roof 2 and more particularly mounted on the upper face 6a of the base 6 (i.e. the face opposite the lower face 6b of the base 6 which is turned towards the inside of the box 3). The compaction shovel 9 is thus fixed to the rest of the container 3.

[0049] The compaction shovel 9 is mounted movably on the base 2 between a high position and a low position.

[0050] The compaction shovel 9 is preferably mounted to be able to rotate between these two high and low positions around a shaft 10 extending along an axis A. For example, the compaction shovel 9 is mounted on the base 6 so that the axis A is parallel to the second direction Y. Preferably, the compaction shovel 9 is mounted on the base 6 so that the shaft 10 extends along the edge of the base 6 defining the opening 7.

[0051] It is therefore understood that the compaction shovel 9 is arranged at the first longitudinal end of the box 3 while the access door is located at the second longitudinal end of the box 3. The access door and the compaction shovel 9 are thus arranged at opposite ends of the box 3.

[0052] Preferably, the compaction shovel 9 is shaped as a plate. The compaction shovel 9 is for example formed from a sheet metal. The compaction shovel 9 thus has two main faces 9a and 9b extending parallel to a plane containing the axis A and an axis B orthogonal to the axis A. The compaction shovel 9 has the same thickness or a different thickness from that of the base 6.

[0053] The roof 2 also comprises means for moving the compaction shovel 9 between its high position and its low position.

[0054] The movement means comprise a balance 11 articulated on the compaction shovel 9 on the one hand and on the base 6 on the other hand.

[0055] More precisely here, the balance 11 comprises a plate 12 and at least one arm. In the present case, the plate 12 is associated with two arms 13 and 14 of the balance 11. The plate 12 and the two arms 13, 14 are in one piece.

[0056] Optionally, each arm 13, 14 is arranged at one of the lateral ends of the balance 11. The plate 12 thus forms a spacer between the two arms 13, 14.

[0057] Each arm 13, 14 is here bent. Each arm 13, 14 is optionally formed of two connecting rods (which are however preferably in one piece): a first connecting rod 15 extends along an axis C and a second connecting rod 16 extends along an axis D, the axis D being inclined with respect to the axis C. The two arms 13, 14 are arranged in an identical manner so that the two first connecting rods 15 extend parallel to each other and to the axis C and the two second connecting rods 16 extend parallel to each other and to the axis D.

[0058] The plate 12 may also be bent and thus comprise a first part extending between the two first connecting rods 15 parallel to the axis C and a second part extending between the two second connecting rods 16 parallel to the axis D. Preferably, the parts are each formed from a plate and for example a sheet metal. Alternatively, the plate 12 may comprise only a single part extending between the two first connecting rods 15 parallel to the axis C or between the two second connecting rods 16 parallel to the axis D. Preferably, the single part is formed from a plate and for example a sheet metal.

[0059] The two arms 13, 14 are thus arranged so that the first connecting rods 15 are articulated at their first end on the base 6 along the same articulation axis E (but in two different zones of the base 6 given the spacing between the two arms 13, 14). Preferably, the first connecting rods 15 are articulated on the base symmetrically relative to the center of the base 6. The first connecting rods 15 are directly articulated on the base 6.

[0060] The two arms 13, 14 are furthermore arranged so that the second ends of the first connecting rods 15 coincide with the first ends of the second connecting rods 16.

[0061] The two arms 13, 14 are furthermore arranged so that the second ends of the second connecting rods 16 are articulated at their second end on the compaction shovel 9 along the same axis F (but in two different zones of the compaction shovel 9 given the spacing between the two arms 13, 14).

[0062] Optionally, the second connecting rods 16 are not mounted directly articulated on the compaction shovel 9 but are directly articulated on connecting rods which are themselves directly mounted articulated on the compaction shovel 9.

[0063] Thus, with regard to the first arm 13, its second connecting rod 16 is mounted articulated at its second end to a first end of a first connecting rod 17 along the axis F, the first connecting rod 17 itself being mounted articulated at its second end on the compaction shovel 9 along an axis G.

[0064] As regards the second arm 14, its second connecting rod 16 is mounted articulated at its second end to a first end of a second connecting rod 18 along the axis F, the second connecting rod itself being mounted articulated at its second end on the compaction shovel 9 along the axis G.

[0065] It is therefore noted that the axis F of articulation of the balance 11 to the connecting rods 17, 18 is identical for the two connecting rods 17, 18 and that the axis G of articulation of the compaction shovel 9 to the connecting rods 17, 18 is identical for the two connecting rods 17, 18.

[0066] Preferably, the second connecting rods 17, 18 are articulated on the compaction shovel 9 symmetrically relative to the center of the compaction shovel 9.

[0067] Preferably, the second connecting rods 17, 18 are articulated on the first main face 9b of the compaction shovel 9.

[0068] The axes F and G are here parallel to each other.

[0069] The axes F and E are here parallel to each other.

[0070] At least one of the axes E, F, G is parallel to the second direction Y and / or to the axis A.

[0071] According to another aspect, the roof 6 comprises means for manipulating the balance 11.

[0072] The handling means here comprise a first group 19 of at least three jacks and a second group 20 of at least three jacks. The two groups 19, 20 being identical in the present case, the following description of the first group 19 is also applicable to the second group 20.

[0073] The first group 19 comprises three jacks, namely a central jack 21 and two lateral jacks 22, 23 arranged on either side of the central jack 21. The lateral jacks 22, 23 are for example fixed to the central jack 21 or removably secured to the central jack 21. More preferably, the lateral jacks 22, 23 are fixed to the central jack 21 while being arranged symmetrically relative to the central jack 21.

[0074] Furthermore, the two lateral cylinders 22, 23 are arranged so as to be each articulated at a first of their ends on the base 6 along the same articulation axis H (but in two different zones of the base 6 given the spacing between the two lateral cylinders 22, 23). Their second ends are integral with the cylinder central 21. The lateral cylinders 22, 23 are thus able to deploy / retract simultaneously in the direction of the base 6.

[0075] Furthermore, the central cylinder 21 is arranged so as to be articulated at a first of its ends on the rocker arm 11 along an articulation axis I. Its second end is integral with the lateral cylinders 22, 23.

[0076] Preferably, the central cylinder 21 is articulated on an intermediate zone of the rocker arm 11 outside the first ends of the first connecting rods 15 and outside the second ends of the second connecting rods 16. Preferably, the intermediate zone is the bent zone 24 of the rocker arm 11 (i.e. the portion of the rocker arm 11 defined by the bends of the two arms 13, 14 and the possible bend of the plate 12). Preferably, the central cylinder 21 is articulated to the second end of the first connecting rod 15 (which coincides with the first end of the second connecting rod 16). The central cylinder 21 is thus able to deploy / retract in the direction of the compaction shovel 9.

[0077] The axes I and H are preferably parallel to each other.

[0078] At least one of the axes E, F, G is parallel to at least one of the axes I and H.

[0079] At least one of the axes I and H is parallel to the second direction Y and / or to the axis A.

[0080] In the present case, all axes A, E, F, G, H, I and Y are parallel to each other.

[0081] It is therefore understood that the lateral cylinders 22, 23 are mounted in an inverted manner with respect to the central cylinder 21 so that they deploy / retract opposite the base 6 unlike the central cylinder 21 which deploys / retracts in the direction of the rocker 11.

[0082] The assembly of the jacks is such that the rods of the two lateral jacks 22, 23 and of the central jack 21 retract and deploy parallel to each other (but in opposite directions as seen above).

[0083] The supply of pressurized fluid to the cylinders is ensured by at least one fluid supply source and at least one associated distribution circuit (not shown).

[0084] The two lateral cylinders 22, 23 are preferably identical to each other. The two lateral cylinders 22, 23 thus develop the same thrust. Preferably, the central cylinder 21 develops a thrust identical to the sum of the thrusts of the two lateral cylinders 22, 23.

[0085] For example, the central cylinder 21 develops a thrust at least greater than 15 tonnes and preferably at least greater than 20 tonnes.

[0086] For example, each of the lateral cylinders 22, 23 develops a thrust at least greater than 5 tonnes and preferably at least greater than 10 tonnes.

[0087] Preferably, the group of three cylinders develops an overall thrust at least greater than 40 tonnes and preferably at least greater than 45 tonnes.

[0088] If we consider the two groups of cylinders, we therefore understand that:

[0089] - The different lateral cylinders 22, 23 are arranged so that their first ends are all articulated on the same articulation axis H (but in four different zones of the base 6 given the spacing between the different lateral cylinders 22, 23). Preferably, the first ends of the lateral cylinders 22, 23 (i.e. the free ends of the rods of the lateral cylinders 22, 23) are articulated symmetrically relative to the center of the base 6. The lateral cylinders 22, 23 are all capable of deploying / retracting simultaneously in the direction of the base 6.

[0090] - The different central cylinders 21 are arranged so that their first ends are all articulated on the same articulation axis I (but in two different zones of the balance 11 given the spacing between the different central cylinders 21). Preferably, the free ends of the central cylinders 21 (i.e. the free ends of the rods of the central cylinders 21) are articulated symmetrically relative to the center of the balance 11. Typically the first central cylinder 21 is articulated on the first arm 13 (at the junction between the two connecting rods 15, 16 of the first arm 13) and the second central cylinder 21 is articulated on the second arm 14 (at the junction between the two connecting rods of the second arm). Furthermore, the different central cylinders 21 are all controlled simultaneously here. The central cylinders 21 are all capable of deploying / retracting simultaneously in the direction of the balance 11.

[0091] Preferably, the base 6 comprises side members 25 and cross bars 26 to reinforce the base 6.

[0092] Preferably, the articulation zones of the first connecting rods 15 on the base 6 are located on the side members 25 or the transverse bars 26. Preferably, the articulation zones of the first ends of the lateral cylinders 22, 23 on the base 6 are located on the side members 25 or the transverse bars 26.

[0093] Preferably, the container 1 comprises a slide 27 to facilitate the compaction of the waste. This slide 27 is here associated with the first longitudinal end of the box 3. The slide 27 is directly formed by the second lateral flank 8 (and possibly one or more other adjacent flanks and / or the bottom 4) and / or one or more additional walls fixed to the second lateral flank 8 (and possibly one or more other adjacent flanks and / or the bottom 4).

[0094] The slide 27 preferably comprises at least a first zone forming a slope 28 towards the interior of the box 3.

[0095] Such a slope 28 makes it easier for the waste to fall inside the box 3, in particular by preventing the waste from being stored at the level of the second lateral flank 8.

[0096] This would make it more difficult to compact the waste.

[0097] Preferably, the slope 28 extends from the upper end of the box 3 to the inside of the box 3 in the direction of the first lateral flank 5 and / or the bottom 4 of the box 3. Preferably, the slope 28 is not flat. The slope 28 is thus curved in the direction of the bottom 4 and / or the second lateral flank 8. The slope 28 thus draws an arc of a circle. Preferably, the curvature of the slope 28 follows the rotation path of a free end of the compaction shovel 9. Preferably, the slope 28 extends from the upper end of the box 3 to the level of the articulation shaft 10.

[0098] The slide 27 preferably comprises at least one second zone 29 extending successively to the first zone to connect the first zone to the bottom 4 of the box 3. Preferably the second zone 29 extends in a rectilinear manner between the first zone and the bottom 4 of the box 3.

[0099] This second zone 29 advantageously prevents waste from accumulating up the slope. This frees up the opening 7.

[0100] Because the second zone 29 begins substantially at the level of the shaft 10, this limits the risk of waste rising up and hindering the rotation of the compaction shovel 9.

[0101] The second zone 29 extends for example parallel to the second lateral flank 8 and / or vertically.

[0102] The slide 27 thus described is fixed in the container 1 and partly shaped as an arc of a circle which follows the trajectory of the end of the shovel, in order to guide the waste being compacted / compacted towards the rear of the container 1 and to prevent the compacting shovel 9 from falling onto a wall of non-compactable and / or non-compacted waste.

[0103] In use, the container 1 is such that the compaction shovel 9 is in the high position as illustrated in [Fig.l] and [Fig.2]. This high position is also called the “loading position”. Indeed, in this position the opening 7 is freely accessible, thus allowing a user to unload their waste into the container 1.

[0104] In this position, the rods of the various jacks are fully retracted or at least partially retracted. The bent zone 24 is directed towards the base 6, being arranged at the rear of the axes E, F, G and A and at the front of the axis H. From front to rear (the front being defined as being the part of the container 1 closest to the dock Q and the rear as being the part of the container 1 furthest from the dock Q, the first longitudinal end of the box 3 is thus at the front of the container 1 and the second longitudinal end of the box 3 is thus at the rear of the container 1), the following axes are thus successively found: A, G, F, E, I and H.

[0105] In this position, the compaction shovel 9 extends above the base 6.

[0106] In this position, the compaction shovel 9 extends:

[0107] - parallel to the third direction Z and upwards (in the opposite direction of the interior of the box 3), the compaction shovel 9 then being arranged orthogonally of base 6. Optionally then, the A and B axes are orthogonal to the first X direction and the B axis is parallel to the third Z direction.

[0108] Or - inclined relative to the third direction Z, towards the outside of the opening 7 and towards the second longitudinal end of the box 3.

[0109] In all cases, the container 1 is then open since the opening 7 is not covered by the roof 2 and in particular by the compaction shovel 9: a user can thus tip waste inside the container 1 via the opening 7.

[0110] It is thus noted that the opening 7 proves to be of particularly large dimensions since the compaction shovel 9 defines with the base 6 an angle optionally between 80 and 100 degrees, and for example between 85 and 95 degrees, and for example between 88 and 92 degrees and is for example 90 degrees, while being arranged outside the box 3. This greatly facilitates the loading of waste into the container 1 even if the waste is of large dimensions.

[0111] If it is desired to compact the waste, the compaction shovel 9 must be tilted into its lower position. For this purpose, the jacks are then actuated to lower the compaction shovel 9. This actuation can be done automatically (for example at regular time intervals, when detecting new waste being tipped into the container 1, etc.) or manually by a waste disposal site operator.

[0112] Preferably, the dimensions of the compaction shovel 9 are such that it is not in contact with the longitudinal flanks during its movement between its high position and its low position.

[0113] This prevents friction between the compaction shovel 9 and the box 3 which could damage them.

[0114] Preferably, the compaction shovel 9 passes through a neutral position, visible in [Fig.3], during its movement from high position to low position (and vice versa).

[0115] For this purpose, between the high position and the neutral position, only the rods of the central cylinders 21 are here deployed. The rods of the lateral cylinders 22, 23 are optionally not deployed and are therefore in the same position relative to the body of the associated cylinder whether in the high position or in the neutral position (and the intermediate positions between the two). Optionally, the rods of the central cylinders 21 are fully deployed or at least partially deployed in the neutral position.

[0116] In this position, the bent zone 24 is directed towards the second longitudinal end of the box 3, being arranged at the rear of the axes E, F, G and A and at the front of the axis H. From the front to the rear, the following axes are thus found successively: G, F, A, E, I and H. If the plate 12 comprises a part extending between the two second connecting rods 16 of the balance 11 then this part extends here parallel to the base 6 and optionally parallel to the first direction X.

[0117] In this position, the compaction shovel 9 extends in the extension of the base 6. The compaction shovel 9 thus extends at the level of the base 6. The compaction shovel 9 is more particularly arranged parallel to the base 6 and optionally parallel to the first direction X and optionally parallel to the part of the rocker arm 11 extending between the two second connecting rods 16.

[0118] In this position, the container 1 is then closed. In fact, the compaction shovel 9 then covers the opening 7. More precisely, the compaction shovel 9 forms a junction between the base 6 and the first longitudinal end of the box 3.

[0119] In this position, the frame is then completely closed at the upper end by the roof 2. The neutral position is thus also called “transport position or safety position (in particular against theft)”.

[0120] In this position, the first main face 9b of the compaction shovel 9 is turned towards the outside of the box and its second main face 9a is turned towards the inside of the box 3.

[0121] The compaction shovel 9 continues its movement towards its lower position visible in [Fig.4] also called “compaction position”.

[0122] Between the neutral position and the low position, only the rods of the lateral cylinders 22, 23 are deployed here. The rods of the central cylinders 21 are optionally not deployed and are therefore in the same position relative to the body of the associated cylinder whether in the low position or in the neutral position (and the intermediate positions between the two). Optionally, the rods of the lateral cylinders 22, 23 are fully deployed or at least partially deployed in the low position.

[0123] In this position, the bent zone 24 is directed upwards (in the opposite direction from the inside of the box 3) being arranged at the rear of the axes A, G and F and at the front of the axes E and H. From front to rear, the following axes are thus found successively: F, G, A, I, E and H.

[0124] In this position, the compaction shovel 9 extends below the base 6.

[0125] In this position, the compaction shovel 9 extends:

[0126] - parallel to the third direction Z and downwards (towards the inside of the box 3), the compaction shovel 9 then being arranged orthogonal to the base 6. Optionally then, the axes A and B are orthogonal to the first direction X and the axis B is parallel to the third direction Z.

[0127] Or - inclined relative to the third direction Z, towards the inside of the opening 7 and towards the first longitudinal end of the box 3 or the second longitudinal end of the box 3.

[0128] In all cases, the compaction shovel 9 extends inside the box 3.

[0129] The compaction shovel 9 is thus engaged in the box 3 which allows it to compact the waste.

[0130] It is therefore understood that the opening of the box 3 allows the compaction shovel 9 to be able to tilt from its high position to its low position to come and fit inside the box 3.

[0131] It is thus noted that the compaction proves to be particularly important since the compaction shovel 9 then defines with the base 6 an angle optionally between 80 and 100 degrees, and for example between 85 and 95 degrees, and for example between 88 and 92 degrees and is for example 90 degrees, while being arranged inside the box 3.

[0132] To go from the low position to the high position, it is then sufficient to carry out the reverse procedure to what has been described.

[0133] Preferably, if it is desired to compact the waste, the movement of the compaction shovel 9 is continuous between its high position and its low position without stopping at the neutral position. Similarly, the return of the compaction shovel 9 to its high position is done without stopping at the neutral position.

[0134] Preferably, if it is only desired to close the box 3, the compaction shovel 9 can be brought into its neutral position and maintained in this position.

[0135] This makes it easier to move the container 1.

[0136] The container 1 thus described has a very large opening when the compaction shovel 9 is in its high position.

[0137] This makes it possible to tip waste, even large ones, inside the container 1 in a safe manner for the user.

[0138] The container 1 thus described allows a large movement of the compaction shovel 9.

[0139] The actuating means advantageously allow the compaction shovel 9 to be able to carry out such a movement while themselves having a relatively limited movement.

[0140] Of course, the invention is not limited to the embodiment described and variant embodiments can be made without departing from the scope of the invention as defined by the claims.

[0141] The compaction shovel may include side members and / or cross bars for reinforcement. The base may not include side members and / or cross bars.

[0142] The balance beam may be articulated in only one zone (and not two as indicated) on the base on the one hand and / or on the compaction shovel on the other hand or may be articulated on a greater number of zones than one or two on the base on the one hand and / or on the compaction shovel on the other hand.

[0143] The balance wheel may only be manipulated in one zone (and not two as indicated) by the manipulation means or may be manipulated in a greater number of zones than indicated.

[0144] Although here the container is installed at the bottom of a waste disposal site quay, the container could be arranged at the bottom of a quay in a company, a logistics warehouse or other... or be arranged at the level of a quay or in an intermediate part between the level of the quay and under the quay.

[0145] The intermediate zone of the balance may not be bent.

[0146] The container may have a shape other than that indicated. For example, the base and the bottom of the container may not be parallel to each other. For example, the container may not have a parallelepiped shape but a conical shape. The compaction shovel may be shaped differently from what has been indicated: for example, the compaction shovel may not be shaped as a plate and / or may not comprise two main faces which extend parallel to each other.

Claims

Claims

1. Dock container (Q) comprising: - a roof, - a compaction shovel (9) mounted to move relative to the roof between a high position and a low position, - means for moving the shovel between its high position and its low position, characterized in that the moving means comprise - a rocker (11) mounted articulated relative to the shovel on the one hand and relative to the roof on the other hand, - means for manipulating the rocker, the manipulating means comprising at least one group of at least three jacks, a first end of a first jack of the group being articulated on an intermediate zone (24) of the rocker, a first end of a second jack of the group and a first end of a third jack of the group both being articulated on the roof.

2. Container according to claim 1, wherein the handling means comprise two groups (19, 20) of at least three jacks.

3. A container according to claim 2, wherein the two groups are arranged on the roof symmetrically with respect to the center of the roof.

4. Container according to one of claims 1 to 3, in which the first cylinder is capable of developing a greater thrust than the second cylinder or the third cylinder.

5. Container according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the first cylinder is arranged between the second cylinder and the third cylinder.

6. Container according to one of the preceding claims, in which the second cylinder and the third cylinder are identical.

7. Container according to one of the preceding claims, in which the balance (11) comprises two arms (13, 14), each of the arms being articulated relative to the shovel on the one hand and relative to the roof on the other hand.

8. Container according to claim 7, wherein the arms (13, 14) are hinged to the roof symmetrically with respect to the center of the roof and / or are hinged relative to the shovel (9) symmetrically with respect to the center of the roof.

9. Container according to one of the preceding claims, in which the balance (11) is articulated on the shovel by means of at least one connecting rod.

10. Container according to one of the preceding claims, in which at least a portion of the balance (11) is bent.

11. Container according to one of the preceding claims, comprising a box (3) comprising a frame formed of sides, the frame being entirely closed at the lower end by a bottom (4), the container comprising a slide (27) extending between an upper end of the box (3) and the interior of the box to form a slope towards the interior of the box.

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