US5326939A
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Identification unit for garbage cans
Assignee: Fritz Schaefer GmbH
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Filing: 1991-08-01
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Granted: 1994-07-05
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Expires: 2011-08-01
Abstract
Abstract The proposal is for an identification unit for rubbish containers (1) which can be emptied by emptying devices or by tipping into dustcarts and can be weighted to determine the weight of the rubbish in them before and after emptying on the emptying device or tipping. The rubbish container (1) has a recognition sensor (7) which can be brought into correspondence with an identification system on board the individual dustcart and associated with the emptying device or tipping out procedure. To give the identification device long-term reliability, the recognition sensor (7) is inserted and/or enclosed on all sides in a recess (8) of the stiffening lip or tipping grip (6) on the rubbish container (2).
Inventors
- 👤 Gerhard Schafer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 02:14
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65F; B65F1/00; B65F1/14; B65F1/1484; G; G06; G06K; G06K19/00; G06K19/04; G06K19/041
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
An identification unit for a garbage can, which can be emptied by one of an emptying device and a dumping arrangement into collecting vehicles having an on-board identification system associated with the emptying device and the dumping arrangement, respectively, and which can be weighed on one of the emptying device and the dumping arrangement, respectively, for determining a weight of garbage contained therein before and after emptying; wherein the identification unit comprises a coding sensor adapted to cooperate with the on-board identification system; and wherein the garbage can has a stiffening collar and a dumping engagement grip; and further wherein the coding sensor comprises threads cooperating with a matching thread in one of the stiffening collar and the dumping engagement grip.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
An identification unit for a garbage can, which can be emptied by one of an emptying device and a dumping arrangement into collecting vehicles having an on-board identification system associated with the emptying device and the dumping arrangement, respectively, and which can be weighed on one of the emptying device and the dumping arrangement, respectively, for determining a weight of garbage contained therein before and after emptying; wherein the identification unit comprises a coding sensor adapted to cooperate with the on-board identification system; and wherein the garbage can has a stiffening collar and a dumping engagement grip; and further wherein the coding sensor comprises threads cooperating with a matching thread in one of the stiffening collar and the dumping engagement grip.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
146 words
An identification unit for a garbage can, which can be emptied by one of an emptying device and a dumping arrangement into collecting vehicles having an on-board identification system associated with the emptying device and the dumping arrangement, respectively, and which can be weighed on the emptying device and the dumping arrangement, respectively, for determining a weight of garbage contained therein before and after emptying; wherein the identification unit comprises a coding sensor adapted to cooperate with the on-board identification system; and wherein the garbage can has a stiffening collar and a dumping engagement grip; and further wherein one of the stiffening collar and the dumping engagement grip has a receptacle for receiving the coding sensor and a lid for closing the receptacle; and wherein the lid comprises threads cooperating with a matching thread in the one of the stiffening collar and the damping engagement grip.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
146 words
An identification unit for a garbage can, which can be emptied by one of an emptying device and a dumping arrangement into collecting vehicles having an on-board identification system associated with the emptying device and the dumping arrangement, respectively, and which can be weighed on the emptying device and the dumping arrangement, respectively, for determining a weight of garbage contained therein before and after emptying; wherein the identification unit comprises a coding sensor adapted to cooperate with the on-board identification system; and wherein the garbage can has a stiffening collar and a dumping engagement grip; and further wherein one of the stiffening collar and the dumping engagement grip has a receptacle for receiving the coding sensor and a lid for closing the receptacle; and wherein the lid comprises threads cooperating with a matching thread in the one of the stiffening collar and the damping engagement grip.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
116 words
An identification unit for a garbage can, which can be emptied by one of an emptying device and a dumping arrangement into collecting vehicles having an on-board identification system associated with the emptying device and the dumping arrangement, respectively, and which can be weighed on the emptying device and the dumping arrangement, respectively, for determining a weight of garbage contained therein before and after emptying; wherein the identification unit comprises a coding sensor adapted to cooperate with the on-board identification system; and further wherein the garbage can has a stiffening collar having a plurality of stiffening ribs for stabilizing the same and a receptacle, which is located between the stiffening ribs, for receiving the coding sensor.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
116 words
An identification unit for a garbage can, which can be emptied by one of an emptying device and a dumping arrangement into collecting vehicles having an on-board identification system associated with the emptying device and the dumping arrangement, respectively, and which can be weighed on the emptying device and the dumping arrangement, respectively, for determining a weight of garbage contained therein before and after emptying; wherein the identification unit comprises a coding sensor adapted to cooperate with the on-board identification system; and further wherein the garbage can has a stiffening collar having a plurality of stiffening ribs for stabilizing the same and a receptacle, which is located between the stiffening ribs, for receiving the coding sensor.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The identification unit of claim 3, wherein the receptacle is formed as a pot-shaped molding having an aperture stiffening collar further includes a lid for closing the aperture.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
The identification unit of claim 3, further comprising one of welding means, a bonding means, a riveting means, a thread means, and a snap-in means for attaching the lid to the stiffening collar.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
The identification system of claim 3, wherein the aperture is located at one of a top side, a bottom side, and a peripheral side of the pot-shaped molding.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1997-07-04 | 1998-01-03 | 1998-07-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2001-07-04 | 2002-01-03 | 2002-07-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2005-07-04 | 2006-01-03 | 2006-07-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |