AU2006100873A4 - Portable bin - Google Patents
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AUSTRALIA
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Name of Applicant: Actual Inventor: Address for Service: Invention Title: Trailer Trash Pty Ltd, A.C.N. 115 501 383, 427 Smith Street, Fitzroy, Victoria, 3141 Australia Glen Tremlett Crawford Thomas Alexander Garfield Jamieson Cameron Morrell Griffiths DAVIES COLLISON CAVE, Patent Attorneys, of 1 Nicholson Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia 'Portable bin' The following statement is a full description of this invention, including the best method of performing it known to us: Q.\OPER\ JC\2006\October\279-12841680 div of trailer rashdoc- 11/10/06 P %OPER\RICU006\O6ob12g416SO TRiila Tr&M inmitim dimmmaI doci II1102006 -1- O PORTABLE BIN Technical Field of the Invention 00 5 The present invention relates to a portable bin IND Background of the Invention Construction workers, for example, have previously used industrial sized dumpster type rubbish bins to store and remove rubbish from construction sites. These bins are typically large open receptacles that are dropped off and collected by specially modified trucks.
Trucks and bins of this kind have previously been developed in many different shapes and sizes. The size of the bin is typically selected to suit the particular needs of a construction site.
The industrial sized rubbish bins may provide a useful means of collecting and removing rubbish from a construction site. However, because they can typically only be moved by specially adapted trucks, they may not be easily moved around a construction site to locations where they are needed the most. Furthermore, each time the bin is full, the construction worker needs to call for the specially modified truck to come and take it away from the site to be emptied. It may not always be convenient to wait for and to pay for the specially adapted truck to remove and/or replace the bin.
Builders may work on a number of different construction sites during the course of a day, or a week, for example. Each construction site may need a bin to assist in removing unwanted materials. It may not be convenient and cost effective for a builder to have an industrial sized rubbish bin delivered by specially adapted truck to each work site that he or she is likely to work on. Furthermore, the bins may not be filled after work has been completed at each site. In this situation, the builder may not necessarily be getting value for the hire cost of the bin.
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-2- O Portable dumpster-type bins have previously been used to overcome one or more of the Sabove-described difficulties. For example, dumpster-type bins have previously been coupled to trailers and towed behind vehicles to construction sites. However, known c portable bins may not be able to easily and/or efficiently empty the contents of the bin.
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Summary of the Invention In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a portable bin, including a hollow receptacle coupled to a trailer, wherein the receptacle is adapted to be decoupled from the trailer by a lifting device so that it can be emptied.
Preferably, the receptacle includes an aperture through which its contents can be emptied when the lifting device decouples and rotates the receptacle.
Preferably, the bin includes first and second lugs coupled to opposite sides of the receptacle for engagement with the lifting device, wherein said lifting device engages said lugs to decouple and rotate the receptacle.
In accordance with another aspect of the invention there is provided a method for emptying the portable bin claimed in any one of the preceding claims, including the steps of: decoupling the receptacle from the trailer; emptying the receptacle; and relocating the receptacle on the trailer.
Preferably, the method includes the step of rotating the receptacle so that gravity causes the contents of the receptacle can fall through an aperture.
P.AOPER80C20068obctI 284 680 Th.ila Tnh fi divisima doG-I 1110/6 -3- O Preferably, the method includes the step of securing the receptacle to the trailer.
Brief Description of the Drawings t"- 00 5 Preferred embodiments of the present invention are hereafter described, by way of non- 0 limiting example only, with reference to the accompanying drawing in which: SFigure 1 is a side view of a portable bin; Figure 2 is a front perspective view of portable bin shown in Figure 1; Figure 3 is a back perspective view of portable bin shown in Figure 1; Figure 4 is a front view of the portable bin shown in Figure 1; Figure 5 is a partially exploded view of the portable bin shown in Figure 1; Figure 6 is a side view of a trailer of the portable bin shown in Figure 1; Figure 7 is a plan view of the trailer shown in Figure 6; Figure 8 is a side view of the portable bin shown in Figure 1 coupled to a lifting device; Figure 9 is another side view of the bin coupled to the lifting device shown in Figure 8 arranged in another condition of use; Figure 10 is a side view of some of the parts of the portable bin shown in Figure 1; and Figure 11 is another side view of the parts of the portable bin shown in Figure Detailed Description of Preferred Embodiments of the Invention The portable bin 10 shown in Figures 1 to 5 is used to store and remove waste materials from construction sites, for example. The portable bin 10 could alternatively be used to store and transport any other materials of interest. The portable device 10 includes a hollow receptacle 12 coupled to a trailer 14. The hollow receptacle 12 is preferably a dumpster type bin that is adapted to be decoupled from the trailer by a lifting device (not shown) so that its contents can be emptied. The lifting device is preferably adapted to lift the receptacle 12 off the trailer 14 and then rotate the receptacle 12 so that its contents can fall under gravity through an aperture 16 located on an upper section 30 of the receptacle 12.
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0 The receptacle 12 includes a generally rectangular base member 18 preferably having a length of 1750mm and a width of 1800mm. The base member 18 includes front 20 and Cc back 22; and left 24 and right 25 side walls extending upwardly therefrom. The base 00o 5 member 18 and the mentioned side walls generally define the hollow receptacle 12. The Swalls of the receptacle 12 are preferably made of 3mm sheets of a hard durable material IND such as steel. The walls of the receptacle 12 can otherwise be made of any suitable material.
The front wall 20 is generally rectangular in shape and preferably has a height of 1500mm and a width of 1800mm. The back wall 22 is also generally rectangular in shape and preferably has a height of 900mm and a width of 1800mm.
The left side wall 24 preferably has a base length of 1750mm, corresponding to that of the length of the base member 18; a front height of 1500mm, corresponding to that of the height of the front wall 18; and a back height of 900mm, corresponding to that of the height of the back wall 20. The top length of the left side wall 24 includes a straight section 26 and a diagonal section 28. The straight section 26 extends perpendicularly from the top of the front wall 18 towards the back wall 20 and is preferably 500mm in length.
The straight section 26 is parallel to the length of the base member 18. The diagonal section 28 extends from the straight section 26 to the top of the back wall 20 and is preferably 1387mm.
The right side wall 25 has the same shape and dimensions as that of the left side wall 24.
The upper section 30 of the receptacle 12 includes flat section 32 that extends between the straight sections 26 of the left 24 and right 25 sides of the receptacle 12. The abovedescribed aperture 16 is generally rectangular in shape and is defined by the flat section 32; the diagonal sections 28 of the left 24 and right 25 side walls; and the back wall 20. The aperture 16 is of a suitable size and shape to receive rubbish, for example, for storage in the receptacle 12. The aperture 16 is preferably 1387mm in length and 1800mm in width.
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0 SThe receptacle 12 includes a lid 34 coupled to the upper section 30 of the receptacle 12 by hinge 36. The hinge 36 includes first and second lugs that are respectively coupled to the M straight sections 21 of the left 24 and right 25 side walls. The hinge 36 defines an axis 00 5 about which the lid 34 can rotate between closed and open positions, as shown in Figures 1 Sand 5 respectively. The lid 34 is shaped to completely cover the aperture 16 when D arranged in the closed position shown in Figure 1. The lid 34 preferably includes two panels that can independently rotate about the hinge 36 between the described closed and open positions.
The trailer 14 shown in Figures 6 and 7 includes a chassis 40 supported on springs 42 and attached to front and back axles 44,46. The ends of the axles 44,46 are coupled to wheels 48. The trailer 14 also includes a hitch 50 for coupling the trailer to a vehicle and a jockey wheel 52. The configuration of the above described parts of the trailer 14 is generally known and is not described here in further detail. The trailer 14 preferably includes a known configuration of these parts.
The chassis 40 includes a load bearing support platform 54 mounted over the axles 44,46.
The load bearing support platform 54 is generally rectangular in shape and is of similar length to and width to that of the base member 18 of the receptacle 12. The load bearing support platform 54 is shaped to receive the base member 18 and distribute its weight evenly through the axles 44,46 to the wheels 48 of the trailer 14.
The load bearing support platform 54 preferably includes left and right steel beams 56,58 that extend in parallel from the back of the trailer 14 towards the front of the trailer. The left and right beams 56,58 are preferably 1750mm long. The left and right beams 56,58 are separated by four spaced apart beams 60, where two of the four spaced apart beams are arranged over respective axles 44,46. The back end of the load bearing support member 54 includes an beam 62 that extends between the left 24 and right side walls of the trailer 14. The beam 62 preferably functions as a bumper bar for the trailer 14. The left and right beams 56,58; the spaced apart beams 60; and the beam 62 are preferably P.%OPEMR CUOD6XacobcM2841680 TrwiI Tmh mmum disIon.ldo.l 1l102006
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CC The upper surface of the load bearing platform 54 is preferably stepped so as to at least 00 5 partially receive the base member 18 of the receptacle 12. The trailer 14 thereby at least 0 Spartially engages the side walls of the receptacle 12 and inhibits lateral movement of the INO receptacle 12 with respect to the trailer 14.
The trailer 14 can be used to move the receptacle 12 by hitching the trailer to a vehicle and towing the trailer to the desired location. The receptacle 12 and the trailer 14 thereby form the portable bin The receptacle 12 includes first and second lugs 70 respectively coupled to generally central sections of the left 24 and right 25 side walls. The lugs 70 are, for example, parallel tubular sleeves 70 each having an end that opens in the direction of the back wall 22. The tubular sleeves 70 are shaped for engagement with respective arm members 72 of the lifting device 74, as shown in Figure 8.
The lifting device 74 is preferably a rubbish truck 74 that includes forked arms 72 for engaging standard dumpster type bins. Rubbish trucks 74 of this type are known and are not described here in further detail. The portable bin 10 is preferably adapted for use with known rubbish trucks 74.
The rubbish truck 74 is adapted to empty the portable bin 10 by performing the following steps: 1. Arranging the forked arms 72 so that tip ends of the arms 72 are adjacent open ends of respective tubular sleeves 70 of the receptacle 12; 2. Inserting the arms 72 into respective tubular members 3. Decoupling the receptacle from the trailer 14 by hydraulically raising the arms 72 of the truck 74; and P \OPER\RJC\2006NOrobcr\I ZSA1680 Trail Trah IOsmmiw dimad l do. 1/10/206 8-7- O 4. Raising the receptacle 12 over the roof of the cabin of the truck 74 and rotating the receptacle so that the aperture 16 overlies an emptying bay 76 of the truck in the emptying position shown in Figure 9.
00 5 The arms 72 of the truck 74 rotate the receptacle 12 as it moves from the trailer towards Sthe emptying position so that the receptacle 12 is generally upside down when it is in the IDemptying position. In this position, the aperture 16 is located over the truck's emptying Sbay 76 and the contents of the receptacle 12 is free to fall under gravity into the bay 76.
The above described method steps have previously been effected to empty standard dumpster type bins and are not described here in further detail.
The rubbish truck 74 is adapted to return the receptacle 12 back to its terminal position on the trailer 14 by performing the following steps: 1. Moving the receptacle away from the emptying position shown in Figure 9 back over the cabin of the truck 74 so that the receptacle approaches the trailer 14; 2. Placing the receptacle 12 on the load bearing support platform 54; and 3. Withdrawing the arms 72 of the truck from the respective tubular sleeves If both the trailer 14 and the truck 74 have not moved during the emptying process, then the receptacle 12 will likely be replaced by the truck 74 in the position from which it was removed. Triangular guides 78 are located above the wheels, between the axles 44,46, on the left and right sides of the trailer 12 to assist in locating the receptacle 12 in the correct seated position on the load bearing member 54.
An external side of the base member 18 of the receptacle 12 includes feet 80 that are inset from the edges of the rectangular base member 18 so that they lie adjacent the beams 58,60,62 of the load bearing platform 54 when the receptacle is seated in position. The feet 80 assist in locating the receptacle in the correct seated position on the trailer 14. The P.\OPERJUC\2006I0ctob128416S0 Traila Trih lim dmsnia. dm. 10IIOI26
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-8- O feet 80 also preferably abut the beams 58,60,62 of the load bearing support member 54 and Sthereby inhibit lateral movement of the receptacle 12 with respect to the trailer 14.
Cc The portable bin 10 includes a locking device 82 for securely coupling the receptacle 12 to 00 5 the trailer 14. The locking device 82 preferably includes a chain 84 welded to a left end Ssection of the beam 62, as shown in Figure 10. The chain 84 extends from the beam ID62 towards the front of the trailer 14. The chain can be threaded through an open ended Stubular sleeve 78 coupled to the left side wall 24 of the receptacle 12. A left front section of the load bearing support platform 54 includes a side beam 86 extending laterally from the platform 54. The side beam 86 is position forward of the front axle 44 and includes a shackle 88 coupled thereto. The shackle 88 is adapted to engage the chain and to securely lock the chain to the side beam 86. When the chain 84 and the shackle 88 are arranged in the above-described manner, the receptacle 12 is securely coupled to the trailer 14. The locking device 82 preferably includes a further chain (not shown) welded to a right end section of the beam 62. The chain extends from the beam 62 towards the front of the trailer 14. The chain can be threaded through the open ended tubular sleeve 78 coupled to the right side 25 wall of the receptacle 12. A right front section of the load bearing support platform 54 includes a side beam 90 extending laterally from the platform 54. The side beam 90 is position forward of the front axle 44 and includes a shackle coupled thereto. The shackle is adapted to engage the chain and to securely lock the chain to the side beam 90. When the chain and the shackle are arranged in the above-described manner the receptacle 12 is securely coupled to the trailer 14.
The receptacle 12 could alternatively be secured to the trailer 14 by any other suitable means that also permits the receptacle 12 to be selectively decoupled from the trailer 14.
While we have shown and described specific embodiments of the present invention, further modifications and improvements will occur to those skilled in the art. We desire it to be understood, therefore, that this invention is not limited to the particular forms shown and we intend in the append claims to cover all modifications that do not depart from the spirit and scope of this invention.
P %OPER\RCU006IOctobcr12S 16&O Tmila Trih mvmuau divis,. l doc 1/102006 0 0 0-9- SThroughout this specification, unless the context requires otherwise, the word "comprise", and variations such as "comprises" and "comprising", will be understood to imply the mC inclusion of a stated integer or step or group of integers or steps but not the exclusion of 00 5 any other integer or step or group of integers or steps.
0 IN The reference to any prior art in this specification is not, and should not be taken as, an Sacknowledgment or any form of suggestion that the prior art forms part of the common general knowledge in Australia.
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0 Aperture 16 I Base member 18 0Front Wall ("1 Back Wall 22 Left Side Wall 24 Straight Section 26 Diagonal Section 28 Upper Section Flat Section 32 Lid 34 Hinge 36 Chassis Spring 42 Front Axle 44 Back Axle 46 Wheel 48 Hitch Jockey Wheel 52 Load Bearing Support Platform 54 Left Steel Beam 56 Right Steel Beam 58 Spaced Apart Beam I Beam 62 Lug Arm member 72 Lifting Device 74 P QOPEWRUUC26XOAcrI2&4 I6W TmiIa Truh =mu dr.,swco. docI 1/10120 0 Emptying Bay 76 Guide 78 Feet Locking Device 82 00 5 Chain 84 Side Beam 86 Shackle 88 Side Beam
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- 2. The portable device claimed in claim 1, wherein the receptacle includes an aperture through which its contents can be emptied when the lifting device decouples and rotates the receptacle.
- 3. The portable device claimed in claim 1 or claim 2, including first and second lugs coupled to opposite sides of the receptacle for engagement with the lifting device, wherein said lifting device engages said lugs to decouple and rotate the receptacle.
- 4. The portable device claimed in claim 3, wherein the lugs are tubular sleeves shaped to receive corresponding arm members of said lifting device. The portable device claimed in any one of claims 1 to 4, including a locking device for securely coupling the receptacle to the trailer.
- 6. The portable device claimed in claim 5, wherein the locking device includes a chain and shackle.
- 7. The portable device claimed in any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the trailer is shaped to at least partially receive a base section of the receptacle and thereby inhibits lateral movement of the receptacle with respect to the trailer.
- 8. The portable device claimed in claim 7, wherein the base section of the receptacle includes a plurality of raised members for inhibiting lateral movement of the receptacle with respect to the trailer. P \OPER\JUC2O6\Oobmc'2&41680 TiId Tnsh mmumwi divisicIdoc.I l/i0fl206 IO O -13- C) -q- O
- 9. The portable device claimed in any one of the preceding claims, including a lid for covering the aperture. 00 5 10. The portable device claimed in anyone of the preceding claims, wherein the trailer O O is adapted to be hitched to a vehicle for transportation. S11. The portable device claimed in claim 10, wherein the trailer includes a tow ball socket and braking system.
- 12. A method for emptying the portable bin claimed in any one of the preceding claims, including the steps of: decoupling the receptacle from the trailer; emptying the receptacle; and relocating the receptacle on the trailer.
- 13. The method claimed in claim 12, including the step of rotating the receptacle so that gravity causes the contents of the receptacle can fall through an aperture.
- 14. The method claimed in claim 12 or claim 13, including the step of securing the receptacle to the trailer.
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