Biowaste collection kiosk

Abstract

The present invention relates to the collection of food biowaste in a voluntary drop-off point device. It provides a solution to the nuisances and technical needs specific to this waste: Identification of contributorsStorage capacityOdor reductionLandscape integrationAccessibility Figure chosen for the abstract: figure n°1

Description

Title of the invention: Biowaste collection kiosk Technical field

[0001] Biowaste is putrescible waste from the preparation and end of meals. It is produced by all households, whether in primary or secondary residences, and by many professionals, particularly companies working in the catering sector.

[0002] The objective is to enable each producer to manage their biowaste in a less restrictive manner thanks to dedicated equipment.

[0003] The aim is to offer the user a device for collecting their biowaste, at a voluntary drop-off point, which allows them to deposit a full biobucket or bag and collect an empty, clean and disinfected biobucket or bag.

[0004] The object of this patent is thus the definition of the rules for constructing the equipment and the operating principle of the kiosk. Prior art

[0005] The collection of biowaste presents many technical problems. In order to facilitate its treatment, biowaste must be collected in bulk or in specific, small-capacity bags. Furthermore, biowaste degrades very quickly and can generate very unpleasant odors. In addition, bulk biowaste, if not in a closed container, generates juice.

[0006] Today, existing collections collect large capacity bins (between 100 and 300L) and exchange them with empty bins. This process requires the producer to be able to store bins and the collector to move heavy loads (collection and emptying) then clean the bins and store them. This method is not deployable on a large scale and limits the suppliers by operational constraints.

[0007] No system equivalent to the product in this file exists today. Statement of the invention

[0008] The biowaste kiosk is a piece of equipment for receiving and storing biowaste, positioned on the public highway and intended to accommodate biobuckets or pre-collection tools (compostable bag type) for putrescible waste from homes and professionals.

[0009] This device made of galvanized steel or aluminum can be adapted in size and shape to best fit into public or private spaces.

[0010] Its facade made up of locker doors can also be arranged to improve its visual integration into the landscape through various shapes and colors.

[0011] It consists of several types of lockers of different sizes, each closed by a locked door. The size of the lockers allows the service to be adapted to the dimensions of the existing biobuckets in the catchment area.

[0012] The smaller sized locker can be intended for small contributions, it will be sized to comfortably accommodate the biobucket or compostable bags. A service could also be the provision of compostable bags for tourists.

[0013] The larger capacity locker will be intended for larger contributions, particularly those from professional activities. It will have to accommodate larger biobuckets and will be sized to accommodate the biobucket comfortably.

[0014] The kiosk will be equipped with a touch screen allowing the user to identify himself and / or choose the volume of the deposit he wishes to make. The computer system can be automatically connected to a stock management system.

[0015] The kiosk will be powered by solar panels placed above its structure or by the municipal network.

[0016] If necessary, the kiosk may be equipped with a fan coupled with an active carbon filter in order to limit any possible odors.

[0017] Whatever its form, the kiosk is constructed by an assembly of galvanized steel or aluminum floors.

[0018] The organization of the floors in relation to each other depends exclusively on the identified needs.

[0019] The doors, sized to match the size of the lockers, serve the purpose of protecting the pre-collection equipment and also integrating it into the landscape. They can therefore be designed in shapes and colors that are close to the environment in which they are installed.

[0020] Column design method

[0021] Each stage is reserved for a type of biobucket. The sizing of the column is based on the size of the largest capacity biobuckets. Thus the rack dimensions of the racks of the smaller capacity biobuckets are optimized to best fit the dimensions of the column.

[0022] Library design method:

[0023] Each stage is reserved for a type of biobucket. On the same principle as the column, the library is sized based on the largest capacity biobuckets.

[0024] The sizing of the column is based on the size of the larger capacity biobuckets. Thus the dimensions of the racks of the smaller capacity biobuckets are optimized to best fit the dimensions of the column.

[0025] In order to best integrate into the environment, the kiosk can take the shape desired by the customer.

[0026] Two basic shapes can be imagined: the column and the bookcase. Principles of dimension are given on the examples of dimensions of bookcases and columns.

[0027] As its name suggests, the column offers lockers placed in the shape of a cylinder. A locker located approximately 1m from the ground will be reserved for the touch screen and the electrical, electronic and communication management of the device.

[0028] The entire column can pivot around its central column in order to make all the lockers accessible.

[0029] The library has a rectangular shape where the lockers are distributed in stages on the device.

[0030] Similarly, a locker will be reserved for the touch screen and the electrical, electronic and communication management of the device.

[0031] For reasons of aesthetics or available space, the kiosk can be adapted in height, width and curvature to perfectly match the customer's wishes.

[0032] Biobuckets come in several sizes. Kiosk dimensions can accommodate all available biobucket sizes.

[0033] For practical reasons, the simulations in this technical file will be carried out on standard market dimensions:

[0034] Small volume 7L: 220mm x 220mm with a height of 300mm

[0035] Large volume 23L: 400mm x 400mm with a height of 320mm

[0036] Taking an average density of biowaste at 0.5, the weights of these types of biobuckets would be around:

[0037] Small volume 3.5kg

[0038] Large volume: 10kg

[0039] The sizes of the lockers are sized to accommodate the biobucket models chosen by the customer. For easy exchange of containers, the locker is approximately 2cm larger on each side of the biobucket.

[0040] The largest lockers will preferably be placed at the bottom of the device to avoid lifting heavy loads. Lockers for smaller capacity biobuckets will be placed higher up without exceeding the height chosen by the customer.

[0041] The construction principles of the lockers remain identical, whatever the shape of the kiosk.

[0042] Doors allow the lockers to be closed independently. They also serve to integrate the installation into its surroundings.

[0043] Thus, these doors can be simple, openwork or solid, or covered with a coating, decoration or addition at the customer's request.

[0044] The locking or unlocking of these doors is controlled by the computer system.

[0045] The computer system can take into account:

[0046] Identification of the provider by the process chosen by the customer (RFID, Barcode,

[0047] Management of free lockers or those awaiting collection

[0048] Transmission of the status of locker stocks awaiting collection

[0049] Display of deposit instructions and sorting gestures

[0050] Opening the locker for depositing the full biobucket

[0051] The kiosk will be powered by solar panels placed above the installation, connected to accumulators allowing the kiosk to operate for several days. Brief description of the drawings

[0052] [Fig. 1] is an example of a 800mm wide Library model

[0053] [Fig.2] is an example of a 1600mm wide Library model

[0054] [Fig.3] is an example of a 2000mm wide Library model

[0055] [Fig.4] is an example of a 2400mm wide Library model

[0056] [Fig.5] is an example of a 1440mm diameter Column model

[0057] [Fig.6] is an example of a 1570mm diameter Column model

[0058] [Fig.7] is an example of a 1700mm diameter Column model

[0059] [Fig.8] is an example of a Column model with a diameter of 1820mm

[0060] [Fig.9] is a collection of examples of library dimensions

[0061] [Fig. 10] is a collection of examples of column dimensions

Claims

Claims

1. Device to allow the user to deposit his biowaste, so that it is collected, characterized in that it comprises locked lockers, sized to the biobuckets existing in the sector, allowing clean and disinfected biobuckets, or compostable bags, to be offered in exchange for full biobuckets or full compostable bags.

2. Device according to claim 1 characterized in that the device can be constructed in different shapes, sizes and colors to best integrate into its immediate environment.

3. Device according to claim 1 characterized in that the device has an electronic user identification system allowing the corresponding locker to be unlocked.

4. Device according to claim 3 characterized in that the device has on its upper part solar panels and accumulators allowing its operation off-grid

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