Garbage collection equipment and methods for disposing of garbage collection equipment

Abstract

To provide a garbage collection tool that component members thereof can be easily deployed and installed when in use, the component members can be easily compactly stored and can be cleaned up after garbage collection, and a moving work can be easily performed when moving a garbage collection site.SOLUTION: A garbage collection tool 1 includes: a weight part 2; a support post 3 erected on the weight 2; a net 4 hanging down from a tip of the support post 3; a surrounding member 5 foldable and installable inside the net 4 in the state of being expanded to a predetermined shape; and a binding member 7 capable of binding the net 4 to the support post 3.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a garbage collection tool used at a garbage collection site and a method for storing the garbage collection tool.

Background Art

[0002] Various types of garbage from households, companies, etc. are usually collected at a garbage collection site and then collected by a garbage collection truck.

[0003] Garbage collection sites come in various forms. For example, there are building-like ones with outer walls and doors. On the other hand, in places without such facilities, a specific place in an alleyway may be used as a garbage collection site.

[0004] When a garbage collection site is set up in an alleyway like this, various tools such as nets or wire meshes that cover the collected garbage are used to prevent the garbage from being scattered by the wind or damaged by birds and beasts such as crows.

[0005] For example, Patent Document 1 describes a foldable garbage collection tool that includes a foldable surrounding member and a protective curtain that is closely connected along the upper end of the surrounding member and can be used by spreading it out in a tent shape.

[0006] Also, Patent Document 2 describes a garbage collection device that includes a net for covering garbage, a support structure for hanging the net, and an outer wall member formed by connecting a large number of rectangular plates in a bellows shape. When in use, the net is hung by the support structure and the outer wall member is spread around the accumulated garbage inside the net. When not in use, the net is removed from the support structure and the outer wall member is folded.

[0007] Also, Patent Document 3 describes a garbage cover tool that includes a net-like sheet that can be deployed in a dome shape when in use and weights attached to the peripheral edge of the net-like sheet. The weights prevent the tool from being blown away by the wind, and it can be folded when not in use.

[0008] These various types of waste collection equipment are folded up and stored in or near the waste collection area when not in use, and are unfolded by the waste collection area manager or other personnel when needed, with the waste being placed inside. [Prior art documents] [Patent Documents]

[0009] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2018-002429 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2006-273526 [Patent Document 3] Utility Model Registration No. 3193174 Gazette [Overview of the project] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0010] However, with the garbage collection equipment described in Patent Documents 1 to 3 mentioned above, the installation of components during use and the folding and removal of components when not in use were cumbersome. Furthermore, when setting up garbage collection points in alleys, the location of the garbage collection point may be moved at predetermined intervals, such as annually, but there was a problem in that it was difficult to move the garbage collection equipment when the garbage collection point was moved. These difficulties were particularly problematic in rainy weather, and since protective screens and nets are used in garbage collection points, they are often dirty, and if it is difficult to handle or move these dirty components in rainy weather, problems such as soiling the user's clothes with dirty water adhering to the components may occur. Moreover, with the aging of the population in recent years, the opportunities for elderly people to install and put away garbage collection equipment are increasing, and the demand for easier installation and removal of these tasks has been growing ever stronger.

[0011] The present invention aims to solve these problems by providing a waste collection tool and a method for storing this waste collection tool, which can be easily unfolded and set up when in use, can be easily and compactly stored and put away after waste collection, and can be easily moved when the waste collection point is moved. [Means for solving the problem]

[0012] The present invention relates to a garbage collection device comprising: a weight portion; a support column erected on the weight portion; a curtain member hanging down from the tip of the support column; a foldable enclosure member that can be installed inside the curtain member when unfolded into a predetermined shape; and a means for fastening the curtain member to the support column. Furthermore, it is slidable along the support column. Binding member and The curtain member is provided with the ability to be folded when not in use by sliding the fastening member downward from the position on the upper part of the support column. It is characterized by the following.

[0013] In the above-described garbage collection device, it is preferable that the weight portion is a water tank that allows water to be added and removed.

[0014] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned garbage collection device, it is preferable that the enclosure member is formed by connecting a plurality of rectangular plates in a row so as to be foldable using connecting members.

[0015] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned garbage collection equipment, the binding member is extendable and is used by covering the support pole and the curtain member. unity The ring portion and the aforementioned unity It is preferable that the ring portion has a gripping portion attached to it.

[0016] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned garbage collection device, it is preferable that the weight portion has a holding portion that holds the enclosed member in a folded state.

[0017] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned garbage collection device, it is preferable that a sign is attached to the tip of the support pole, and that the curtain member hangs down from the tip of the support pole, covering the sign.

[0018] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned garbage collection device, it is preferable that the curtain member has a cylindrical portion wound in a cylindrical shape such that there is an overlapping portion of rectangular netting, and a binding portion at one end of the cylindrical portion in the axial direction where the cylindrical portion is bundled and tied together, and that the binding portion can be placed on the top of the support column.

[0019] Furthermore, in the above-described garbage collection device, the support column comprises a columnar support column body and a ring portion provided at the top of the support column body, having a larger diameter than the support column body, on which the binding portion can be placed when the curtain member is placed over the support column, and preferably the binding portion comprises a first clamping device that, when the curtain member is placed on the ring portion, can clamp the bundled curtain member and the support column body at the lower side of the ring portion.

[0020] Furthermore, in the above-described garbage collection device, when the bundled curtain member and the support post body are clamped by the first clamping device at a position separated from the ring portion, it is possible to pull up the curtain member until the first clamping device contacts the ring portion via the curtain member, and it is possible to fold back the upper portion of the pulled-up curtain member that is above the ring portion below the ring portion. Preferably, the binding member includes, in addition to the first clamping device, a second clamping device that can clamp the upper portion that has been folded back below the ring portion together with the portion of the curtain member other than the upper portion and the support post.

[0021] Also, the present invention is a method of tidying up the garbage collection tool, wherein a first clamping tool that clamps the cylindrical portion of the curtain member placed on the support column together with the support column main body portion is slid downward along the support column main body portion to move to a state of being separated from the ring portion with a predetermined interval therebetween; a second step of pulling up the curtain member until the first clamping tool abuts against the ring portion through the cylindrical portion; a third step of folding back an upper portion of the curtain member that is above the ring portion below the ring portion; a fourth step of clamping the upper portion folded back below the ring portion, together with a portion of the curtain member other than the upper portion and the support column, with a second clamping tool directly below the first clamping tool; and a fifth step of sliding the second clamping tool downward along the cylindrical portion. It is characterized by comprising the above.

Effect of the Invention

[0022] According to the garbage collection tool and the method of tidying up the garbage collection tool of the present invention, during use, the constituent members can be easily deployed and installed, after garbage collection, the constituent members can be easily and compactly stored and tidied up, and further, when moving the garbage collection site, the moving operation can be easily performed.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0023] [Figure 1] It is a schematic diagram showing a state in which the garbage collection tool according to the first embodiment of the present invention is deployed. [Figure 2] It is a schematic diagram showing a state in which the garbage collection tool according to the first embodiment of the present invention is folded. [Figure 3] It shows an installation mode of an enclosing member used in the garbage collection tool according to the first embodiment of the present invention, (a) is a schematic diagram showing a state of being installed annularly, (b) is a schematic diagram showing a state of being installed in a C shape adjacent to a wall surface, and (c) is a schematic diagram showing a state of being installed in a U shape with respect to a wall surface. [Figure 4]The following diagram shows a binding member used in a modified example of a garbage collection tool according to the first embodiment of the present invention, where (a) is a schematic diagram showing the state in which the curtain member of the garbage collection tool is bound by the binding member, and (b) is an enlarged view of the binding member in (a). [Figure 5] This is a schematic diagram showing the unfolded state of a garbage collection tool according to the second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] This is a perspective view showing the support column used in a garbage collection tool according to a second embodiment of the present invention, supported by the weight portion. [Figure 7] This is a schematic diagram showing a curtain member used in a garbage collection device according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] This is a schematic diagram showing a state in which the curtain member is held by the first clamping device at a position separated from the ring portion for folding, according to the second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] This is a schematic diagram showing the state in which the curtain member of the garbage collection tool according to the second embodiment of the present invention is slid upward from the state shown in Figure 8. [Figure 10] This is a schematic diagram showing a waste collection tool according to a second embodiment of the present invention, in which the upper portion of the curtain member is folded downwards from the state shown in Figure 9 and clamped with the second clamping device. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0024] The following describes embodiments of a waste collection device according to the present invention, with reference to the attached drawings.

[0025] <First Embodiment> First, a garbage collection tool according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. Figure 1 is a schematic diagram showing the garbage collection tool 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention in an unfolded state. Figure 2 is a schematic diagram showing the garbage collection tool 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention in a folded state.

[0026] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the garbage collection tool 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention comprises a weight portion 2, a support column 3, a net 4 as a curtain member, an enclosure member 5, and a binding member 7.

[0027] The weight portion 2 is a water tank that can be filled with water and drained, and has a hole portion 21 into which the support column 3 is inserted and supported, and a cap 22 that covers the opening (not shown) used for filling with water. Because the weight portion 2 is a water tank, when using the garbage collection tool 1 or when leaving it in the garbage collection area after garbage collection, filling the weight portion 2 with water makes it heavy, which prevents the garbage collection tool 1 from falling over due to strong winds, etc. Also, when moving the garbage collection area, the folded garbage collection tool 1 can be easily moved as shown in Figure 2 by draining the water from the weight portion 2. In this embodiment, the weight portion 2 is a water tank, but the present invention is not limited to this, and any material that can support the support column 3, such as a concrete block, can be suitably used.

[0028] The support column 3 is a hollow pipe member that is inserted into the hole 21 of the weight portion 2 and supported by it. Because the support column 3 is a pipe member, the support column 3 can be made lighter, making it easier to move the garbage collection equipment 1 when not in use.

[0029] The net 4 is a circular net when spread flat, with mesh sizes sufficient to prevent birds and animals from entering and to prevent the scattering of garbage. Its central portion is tied and fixed to the tip of the support post 3 by a fixing string 6. In this embodiment, the net 4 is used as the curtain member, but in the present invention, it is sufficient to prevent birds and animals from entering and to prevent the scattering of garbage, and a sheet-like curtain member may also be used. However, by using the net 4 as the curtain member, the curtain member can be made lighter, and when garbage is contained, it has good ventilation so that odors do not accumulate. In addition, the garbage contained inside can be seen from the outside of the net 4, making it easy to check whether the garbage specified for each collection day has been disposed of properly. Furthermore, because the curtain member is the net 4, it can be easily put away after garbage collection, and the garbage collection equipment 1 can be easily moved when moving the garbage collection point. Furthermore, although the net 4 is circular when spread flat in this embodiment, the curtain member, including the net according to the present invention, is not limited to this shape. Any curtain member of any shape can be used as long as it can cover the enclosure member 5 which is unfolded into any shape, such as a rectangle or polygon, when spread flat.

[0030] Figure 3 shows the installation configuration of the enclosure member 5 used in the garbage collection tool 1 according to the first embodiment, where (a) is a schematic diagram showing the enclosure member installed in a ring shape, (b) is a schematic diagram showing the enclosure member installed in a C shape adjacent to a wall, and (c) is a schematic diagram showing the enclosure member installed in a U shape relative to a wall. As shown in Figures 1 and 3, the enclosure member 5 is made of resin-coated wire netting and consists of multiple mesh rectangular plates with mesh sizes large enough to prevent the intrusion of birds and animals and the scattering of garbage, which are connected in a line so as to be bendable to each other using arbitrary connecting members (not shown), such as cable ties. The enclosure member 5 is a member that surrounds the accumulated garbage and has a height (30-60 cm) such that the piled-up garbage does not easily spill out to the outside and crows cannot climb over with their beaks and peck at the garbage covered by the enclosure member 5. As shown in Figures 1 and 3(a), the enclosure member 5 can be formed in a ring shape, for example, by having the rectangular plates located at both ends of the enclosure member touch each other. Furthermore, if the waste collection area is located near the wall surface W, the enclosure member 5 may be formed in a C-shape by bringing the rectangular plates at both ends of the enclosure member 5 into contact with the wall surface W, as shown in Figure 3(b), or it may be formed in a U-shape, as shown in Figure 3(c). Also, when the waste collection equipment 1 is not in use, the enclosure member 5 can be folded, as shown in Figure 2. This makes it possible to reduce the volume required to store the waste collection equipment 1 when not in use, and makes it easier to move the waste collection equipment 1 when moving the waste collection area, etc.

[0031] The binding member 7 is a member for bundling and binding the net 4 to the support column 3. In this embodiment, the binding member 7 is made of an expandable rubber band, and is capable of binding the net 4 to the support column 3. Furthermore, by stretching and spreading the binding member 7, the binding member 7 can be slid in the vertical direction of the support column 3. When using the garbage collection tool 1, as shown in Figure 1, the binding member 7 is slid to near the upper end of the support column 3 to spread the net 4, making it possible to cover the enclosed member 5 and the garbage accumulated inside the enclosed member 5 with the inside of the net 4. When the garbage collection tool 1 is not in use, as shown in Figure 2, the binding member 7 is slid towards the lower end of the support column 3 to fold up the net 4. This makes it possible to easily set up and remove the garbage collection tool 1, and also reduces the volume required for storage of the garbage collection tool 1.

[0032] The garbage collection tool 1, having the configuration described above, first increases the weight by injecting water into the weight portion 2, and then deploys the surrounding member 5 around the weight portion 2 to define a space for collecting garbage. Next, the binding member 7 is slid near the upper end of the support column 3 to make the net 4 deployable, and then the net 4 is spread out to cover the surrounding member 5. The deployed surrounding member 5 and net 4 thus form a space for accumulating garbage.

[0033] In this way, when putting the garbage collection tool 1 into use, the worker only needs to slide the binding member 7 near the upper end of the support column 3, unfold the enclosure member 5, and cover the unfolded enclosure member 5 with the net 4. All of these operations can be performed easily and quickly by simply pinching with the fingertips.

[0034] When collecting garbage inside the garbage collection device 1 while it is in use, the user grasps a portion of the net 4 with their fingertips and throws the garbage into the enclosed member 5 through the gap between the enclosed member 5 and the net 4. This garbage collection operation can also be performed easily and quickly.

[0035] Then, when a waste collection worker removes waste from the waste collection equipment 1, the worker picks up the net 4 and, for example, hooks the end of the net 4 onto the upper end of the support column 3 to create a large gap between the enclosure member 5 and the net 4, and removes the waste through this gap.

[0036] Furthermore, when putting away the garbage collection equipment 1 after the garbage has been collected, the worker removes the enclosure member 5 from the net 4 and folds it as shown in Figure 2, slides the binding member 7 below the support column 3 to bind the net 4, temporarily pulls the support column 3 out of the weight section 2 to make it easier to work with, drains the water from the weight section 2 to lighten it, and then puts the support column 3 back upright on the weight section 2. This cleanup work can also be done easily and quickly.

[0037] Furthermore, when moving the garbage collection point, it is necessary to move the garbage collection equipment 1 to the new garbage collection point. However, since the garbage collection equipment 1 is compact and lightweight, this can be easily done.

[0038] Thus, according to the waste collection tool 1 of the present invention, the components can be easily unfolded and set up when in use, the components can be easily and compactly stored and put away after waste collection, and the waste collection point can be moved easily.

[0039] Furthermore, various modifications can be adopted for the garbage collection tool 1 according to the first embodiment.

[0040] Figure 4 shows a binding member 70 used in a modified example of the garbage collection tool 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, where (a) is a schematic diagram showing the state in which the curtain member (net 4) of the garbage collection tool 1 is bound by the binding member 70, and (b) is an enlarged view of the binding member 70 in (a).

[0041] As shown in Figure 4, the binding member 70 has an expandable and retractable ring portion 71 that is used to cover the support column 3 and the net 4, and two gripping portions 72 attached to the ring portion 71.

[0042] The ring portion 71 is an expandable, ring-shaped member made of rubber or the like.

[0043] The gripping portion 72 is a ring-shaped band member that has a band-shaped knob portion 72a formed on it and is connected to and attached to the ring portion 71. The worker can easily spread the ring portion 71 by inserting their fingers into the two gripping portions 72 or by pinching and pulling the knob portion 72a with their fingers, allowing the fastening member 70 to slide up and down along the support column 3.

[0044] Furthermore, in the garbage collection tool 1 according to the first embodiment, a sign, which is a sign displaying information such as the collection dates for various types of garbage, may be attached to the tip of the support column 3, and a curtain member (mesh 4) may be hung down from the tip of the support column 3 to cover the sign, so that the information written on the sign can be seen through the curtain member (mesh 4). As the sign, any shape of plate-like member can be used, such as a rectangular or round metal plate or a resin plate. The size of the sign can be any size as long as it fits within the curtain member (mesh 4) and does not obstruct the loading and unloading of garbage into the garbage collection tool 1; for example, the sign may be narrower than the weight 2. By providing such a sign, the garbage collection tool 1 can be used while displaying information related to garbage collection, making it even more convenient.

[0045] Furthermore, in the garbage collection tool 1 according to the first embodiment, a weight may be attached to the tip of the curtain member (net 4). This prevents the curtain member (net 4) from being blown away or lifted by strong winds.

[0046] Furthermore, in the garbage collection tool 1 according to the first embodiment, the support column 3 may be fixed to the weight portion 2 in a way that prevents it from being detached.

[0047] Furthermore, in the waste collection tool 1 according to the first embodiment, the weight portion 2 may have a holding portion that holds the enclosed member 5 in a folded state. This holding portion may be, for example, a groove formed in a straight line recessed downward from the upper surface of the weight portion 2, capable of accommodating the folded enclosed member 5. This makes it possible to move and manage the waste collection tool 1 when not in use even easier.

[0048] Furthermore, in the garbage collection tool 1 according to the first embodiment, the binding member 7 may not be a rubber band as in the embodiment described above, but may be a band with fasteners such as hook-and-loop fasteners or buttons, a rubber band with a hook, etc. Also, multiple binding members 7 may be provided. Furthermore, in order to prevent the binding member 7 from being pulled up to the curtain member (net 4) when it slides upward, a second binding member may be attached below the binding member 7. Also, the fixing string 6 may not be separate from the curtain member (net 4) but may be integrated with it.

[0049] <Second Embodiment> Next, a waste collection tool according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. Figure 5 is a schematic diagram showing the waste collection tool 1B according to the second embodiment of the present invention in an unfolded state.

[0050] As shown in Figure 5, the garbage collection tool 1B according to the second embodiment of the present invention comprises a weight portion 2, a support column 3B supported by the weight portion, a curtain member 4B supported by the support column 3B, an enclosure member 5 used by being placed inside the curtain member 4B, a first clamping device 6B for fixing the curtain member 4B to the support column 3B, and a second clamping device 7B (see Figure 10) for bundling the curtain member 4B when the garbage collection tool 1B is not in use. Note that the weight portion 2 and the enclosure member 5 are the same as the weight portion 2 and enclosure member 5 of the garbage collection tool 1 according to the first embodiment, respectively, and the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed explanations below are omitted.

[0051] Figure 6 is a perspective view showing the support column 3B used in the garbage collection tool 1B according to the second embodiment of the present invention, supported by the weight portion 2. As shown in Figure 6, the support column 3B comprises a support column body portion 31B and a ring portion 32B provided at the top of the support column body portion 31B.

[0052] The main support column 31B is a hollow pipe member that is inserted into the hole 21 of the weight 2 and supported by it. Because the main support column 31B is a pipe member, the main support column 31B can be made lighter, making it easier to move the garbage collection equipment 1B when not in use.

[0053] The ring portion 32B is formed by a plurality of spoke portions 321B that are radially formed outward in the radial direction at the top of the main support portion 31B, and an annular portion 322B that is provided continuously with the spoke portions 321B and has a larger diameter than the main support portion 31B. The formation of the annular portion 322B prevents the curtain member 4B from coming off the support portion 3B when the curtain member 4B is placed on the ring portion 32B and fixed to the main support portion 31B by the first clamping device 6B on the underside of the ring portion 32B.

[0054] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram showing a curtain member 4B used in a garbage collection tool 1B according to a second embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Figure 7, the curtain member 4B has a cylindrical portion 41B wound in a cylindrical shape so as to create a portion 411B where rectangular nets overlap, a binding portion 42B where the cylindrical portion 41B is bundled and tied at one end of the cylindrical portion 41B in the axial direction (the upper end in Figure 7), and a cover member 43 that covers the binding portion 42B. The binding portion 42B can be placed on a ring portion 32B formed at the top of the support column 3B. Furthermore, when the curtain member 4B is placed on the support column 3B, the cylindrical portion 41B is long enough to cover the entire enclosure member 5. By covering the entire enclosure member 5 with the cylindrical portion 41B, it is possible to prevent crows and the like from pecking at and pulling out the garbage contained inside the enclosure member 5 through the gaps in the enclosure member 5. Furthermore, the overlapping portion 411B of the netting effectively prevents crows and other birds from entering the inside of the garbage collection device 1B. The curtain member 4B has a uniform length (vertical length) from the binding portion 42B to the lower free end, and the thickness of the bundled cylindrical portion 41B is uniform throughout the vertical direction. As a result, when the cylindrical portion 41B is bundled, the first clamping device 6B and the second clamping device 7B can stably clamp it at any position in the vertical direction.

[0055] A curtain member 4B having such a configuration can be made by any method. For example, (1) a rectangular net is wound into a cylindrical shape so that the left and right ends overlap, (2) both the upper and lower ends are temporarily fastened with any temporary fastening means such as thread so that the wound state can be maintained, (3) the upper end of the wound net is folded multiple times and the end is tied by passing a string through the mesh, (4) the tied portion 42B is covered with a cover member 43 such as cloth, and the tied portion 42B is sewn together with the cover member 43 using a sewing machine, etc., and (5) the temporary fastening of the lower end is released to make it a free end, thereby making a curtain member 4B. By making a curtain member 4B in this way, the length from the tied portion 42B to the free end can be made uniform without having to trim the lower end to make the length of the cylindrical portion 41B uniform in the vertical direction. If trimming is applied to a square grid-like mesh, cutting the strings forming the grid at an angle may cause problems such as the mesh unraveling or complicating the processing of the cut ends. However, by creating the curtain member 4B used in this embodiment using the method described above, the need for trimming is eliminated, thus preventing the aforementioned problems from occurring. In this invention, the cover member 43 is not an essential component, but it is preferable to attach the cover member 43 to prevent the binding portion 42B from unraveling.

[0056] The first clamping device 6B and the second clamping device 7B are both hard resin clips. The first clamping device 6B is sized to clamp the bundled curtain member 4B and the support pole body 31B below the ring portion 32B. The second clamping device 7B is sized to clamp the bundled curtain member 4B and the support pole body 31B, as well as the folded upper portion 412B of the curtain member 4B below the clamping point of the first clamping device 6B (see Figure 10).

[0057] When putting the garbage collection tool 1B, which has the above configuration, into use, the worker inserts the support column 3B into the hole 21 of the weight portion 2 so that the support column 3B is supported by the weight portion 2, and then spreads the enclosure member 5 around the weight portion 2. After placing the binding portion 42B on the ring portion 32B of the support column 3B and covering it with the curtain member 4B, the curtain member 4B and the main body portion 31B of the support column are clamped with the first clamping tool 6B directly below the ring portion 32B to fix the curtain member 4B to the support column 3B. All of these operations can be performed easily and quickly by simply pinching each component with your fingertips.

[0058] Furthermore, when accumulating garbage inside the garbage collection tool 1B in use, the user can simply insert their fingers into the gap in the overlapping mesh portion 411B of the cylindrical portion 41B, pinch the mesh on the front side, and roll it up to form an opening in the overlapping mesh portion 411B, allowing the garbage to be put inside the curtain member 4B and the enclosure member 5. This eliminates the need for the user to roll up the ground-side end of the cylindrical portion 41B, preventing the user's hands from getting dirty, and also makes the garbage disposal process easy and quick.

[0059] Then, when a waste collection worker removes waste from the waste collection tool 1B, the worker inserts their fingers into the gap in the overlapping mesh portion 411B of the cylindrical portion 41B, grasps the mesh on the front side and rolls it up, opening the cylindrical portion 41B wide and exposing the entire enclosed member 5 containing the waste. By opening the cylindrical portion 41B wide in this way, the waste can be easily removed.

[0060] Next, the procedure for putting away the garbage collection tool 1B after the garbage has been collected will be described. Figure 8 is a schematic diagram showing the state in which the curtain member 4B is clamped by the first clamping tool 6B at a position separated from the ring portion 32B in order to fold the garbage collection tool 1B according to the second embodiment of the present invention. When putting away the garbage collection tool 1B, the worker first removes the enclosure member 5 from inside the curtain member 4B and folds it (not shown), as shown in Figure 8, and then slides the first clamping tool 6B downward along the support column body portion 31B to move the clamping position of the first clamping tool 6B to a position separated from the ring portion 32B by a predetermined distance. This allows the curtain member 4B to be closed. Furthermore, since the first clamping device 6B and the second clamping device 7B are made of hard resin, unlike when fastening means such as cloth or rubber tie bands are used, even when the curtain member 4B is clamped and slid along the support pole 3B, there is little friction between the clamping device and the curtain member 4B, allowing for easy sliding movement.

[0061] Figure 9 is a schematic diagram showing the state in which the curtain member 4B is slid upward from the state shown in Figure 8 for the garbage collection tool 1B according to the second embodiment of the present invention. After closing the curtain member 4B as shown in Figure 8, when an operator grasps the binding portion 42B of the curtain member 4B with their hand and pulls it up, as shown in Figure 9, the curtain member 4B can slide upward along the main body portion 31B together with the first clamping tool 6B that holds it, until the first clamping tool 6B contacts the ring portion 32B via the cylindrical portion 41B. At this time, the upper portion 412B of the curtain member 4B protrudes above the ring portion 32B of the pulled-up curtain member 4B.

[0062] Figure 10 is a schematic diagram showing the state of the garbage collection tool 1B according to the second embodiment of the present invention, where the upper portion 412B of the curtain member 4B is folded downward from the state shown in Figure 9 and clamped by the second clamping tool 7B. After the upper portion 412B is in a protruding state as shown in Figure 9, the upper portion 412B is folded downward below the ring portion 32B as shown in Figure 10. The folded upper portion 412B, together with the portion of the curtain member 4B other than the upper portion 412B and the main body portion 31B, is then clamped by the second clamping tool 7B below the clamping position of the first clamping tool 6B. This makes it possible to compactly assemble the curtain member 4B on the support column 3B. It is preferable that the clamping by the second clamping tool 7B is first performed directly below the first clamping tool 6B, and then the second clamping tool 7B is slid downward along the cylindrical portion 41B until it reaches near the lower end portion of the curtain member 4B. Since the curtain member 4B is compactly bundled and less likely to spread out directly below the first clamping device 6B, the second clamping device 7B can be easily attached. Furthermore, by sliding the second clamping device 7B downwards to position the clamping point of the curtain member 4B near the lower end of the curtain member 4B, the curtain member 4B, including the upper part 412B, can be compactly bundled in a way that prevents it from spreading out.

[0063] Then, by bundling the curtain member 4B with the support column 3B as shown in Figure 10, the cleanup of the garbage collection tool 1B is completed. In this way, the cleanup work for the garbage collection tool 1B according to the second embodiment can also be carried out easily and quickly. When moving the unused garbage collection tool 1B to another garbage collection site, or when distributing the unused garbage collection tool 1B after manufacturing, the support column 3B can be pulled out from the weight section 2, the water inside the weight section 2 can be drained to reduce weight, and the support column 3B can be placed back upright on the weight section 2, making the garbage collection tool 1B lightweight, compact, and easy to move.

[0064] Furthermore, when the garbage collection equipment 1B is not in use, the curtain member 4B does not come into contact with the ground, so the curtain member 4B is not contaminated by muddy water on the ground during rainy weather, making it hygienic. Also, because the curtain member 4B does not come into contact with the ground, it prevents people from tripping over the curtain member 4B when passing by.

[0065] Furthermore, when moving the waste collection point, the waste collection equipment 1B needs to be moved to the new waste collection point. Since the waste collection equipment 1B is also compact and lightweight, this transport is easy.

[0066] To put the garbage collection tool 1B back into use, first the first clamping device 6B and the second clamping device 7B are removed, the binding portion 42B of the curtain member 4B is placed on the ring portion 32B of the support column 3B, and the curtain member 4B and the main body portion 31B of the support column are clamped with the first clamping device 6B directly below the ring portion 32B to fix the curtain member 4B to the support column 3B.

[0067] If the water inside the weight section 2 has been drained for reasons such as being moved from another waste collection point, water should be injected into the weight section 2 to make it heavier before removing the first clamping device 6B and the second clamping device 7B, and then the curtain member 4B should be spread out as shown in Figure 1.

[0068] Then, after installing the enclosure member 5 around the support column 3B and the curtain member 4B, the process of preparing the garbage collection tool 1B for use is completed by extending the bottom portion of the curtain member 4B outside the enclosure member 5 and housing the entire enclosure member 5 inside the curtain member 4B. Alternatively, the series of mesh-like rectangular plates constituting the enclosure member 5 may be installed in a ring shape by overlapping the rectangular plates at both ends in the longitudinal direction (see Figure 5), and then the overlapping rectangular plates may be fixed together with the removed second clamping device 7B. This prevents the enclosure member 5 from opening due to the weight of the garbage it contains while the garbage collection tool 1B is in use.

[0069] Thus, with the garbage collection tool 1B according to the second embodiment, the components can be easily unfolded and set up when in use, the components can be easily stored compactly after garbage collection, and the tool can be easily moved when the garbage collection point needs to be relocated.

[0070] Furthermore, when preparing the garbage collection tool 1B for use, the number of times the curtain member 4B is touched can be reduced, allowing the preparation process to be carried out hygienically.

[0071] Furthermore, when the garbage collection tool 1B is in use, the entire enclosure member 5 is housed within the curtain member 4B, making it difficult for crows and other birds to peck at the garbage stored inside the enclosure member 5 of the garbage collection tool 1B, thereby preventing the garbage from being pulled out of the garbage collection tool 1B.

[0072] Furthermore, various modifications can be adopted for the garbage collection tool 1B according to the second embodiment described above.

[0073] For example, a string-like weight may be provided at the ends of the curtain member 4B other than the binding portion 42B to increase rigidity. In particular, by providing such a weight at the edge portion of the overlapping mesh portion 411B of the curtain member 4B, it becomes easier to roll up the curtain member 4B when putting in garbage. Furthermore, by providing such a weight at the lower end of the cylindrical portion 41B, it is possible to prevent the cylindrical portion 41B from being rolled up by wind or the like. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0074] 1, 1B: Garbage collection equipment 2: Weight part 3, 3B: Post 4, 4B: Curtain parts (net) 5: Enclosure member 6: Fixing strap 6B: 1st clamping tool 7: Binding components 7B:Second clamping tool 31B: Support main body 32B: Ring section 41B: Cylindrical part 42B: Binding part 411B: Part where the netting overlaps

Claims

1. The weight part, A support column erected on the aforementioned weight portion, A curtain member hanging down from the tip of the aforementioned support column, A foldable enclosure member that can be installed inside the curtain member when unfolded into a predetermined shape, The curtain member is capable of being fastened to the support column, and the fastening member is capable of sliding along the support column, A garbage collection device characterized in that, when not in use, the curtain member can be folded by sliding the binding member downward from a position where it is located on the upper part of the support column.

2. The waste collection device according to claim 1, wherein the weight portion is a water tank that can be filled with water.

3. The aforementioned enclosure member is formed by connecting multiple rectangular plates in a row using connecting members so that they can be folded. The garbage collection device according to claim 1.

4. The garbage collection tool according to claim 1, wherein the binding member has an extendable binding ring portion used to cover the support column and the curtain member, and a gripping portion attached to the binding ring portion.

5. The waste collection tool according to claim 1, wherein the weight portion has a holding portion that holds the enclosed member in a folded state.

6. The garbage collection device according to claim 1, wherein a sign is attached to the tip of the support column, and the curtain member hangs down from the tip of the support column, covering the sign.

7. The garbage collection device according to claim 1, wherein the curtain member has a cylindrical portion wound in a cylindrical shape such that there is a portion where rectangular nets overlap, and a binding portion at one end of the cylindrical portion in the axial direction where the cylindrical portion is bundled and bound, and the binding portion is capable of being placed on the top of the support column.

8. The support column comprises a columnar support column body and a ring portion provided at the top of the support column body, having a larger diameter than the support column body, on which the fastening portion can be placed when the curtain member is placed over the support column. The garbage collection tool according to claim 7, comprising a first clamping tool that, when the curtain member is placed on the ring portion, can clamp the cylindrical portion and the support body portion of the bundled curtain member on the lower side of the ring portion.

9. In a state where the bundled cylindrical portion and the support column body portion are clamped by the first clamping device at a position separated from the ring portion, the curtain member can be pulled up until the first clamping device contacts the ring portion via the cylindrical portion, and the upper portion of the pulled-up curtain member that is above the ring portion can be folded back below the ring portion. The garbage collection tool according to claim 8, further comprising, in addition to the first clamping tool, a second clamping tool capable of clamping the upper portion folded back below the ring portion together with the portion of the curtain member other than the upper portion and the support column, as the binding member.

10. A method for disposing of garbage collection equipment according to claim 9, The first step involves sliding the first clamping device, which is clamping the cylindrical portion of the curtain member placed on the support column together with the main body of the support column, downward along the main body of the support column to move it to a state where it is separated from the ring portion by a predetermined distance, A second step involves raising the curtain member until the first clamping device contacts the ring portion via the cylindrical portion, A third step involves folding back the upper portion of the lifted curtain member that is above the ring portion, below the ring portion. A fourth step involves clamping the upper portion, which is folded back below the ring portion, together with the portion of the curtain member other than the upper portion and the support column, with the second clamping tool directly below the first clamping tool. A fifth step involves sliding the second clamping tool downward along the cylindrical portion, A method for disposing of garbage collection equipment equipped with [specific features / tools].

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