STAND FOR HANGING DOMESTIC WASTE BAGS

Abstract

 The stand comprises a telescopic support column (1) at the top end of which is mounted horizontal and rotary structure comprised of a series of radial arms (3) for suspending bags intended to receive the wastes deposited therein. The column (1) is mounted on a support base which is formed by a plurality of foldable feet (2). The arms (3) can be formed of two elements which are coupled and fixed as a cross, or they can project radially from a common core and can also be foldable. The legs (2) form the support base and can be substituted by a lower pedestal; the assembly can be complemented by a kind of bell fixed to the top of the column and be provided with one or a plurality of openings for the introduction of residues and waste materials, so that the bell may go down by telescopic nature of such column and bear onto the pedestal, thereby enabling to hide in its internal space the arms and the bags containing the residues. The support can be of special application to houses, hotels and the like, with a view to selecting and separating the various types of residues which are deposited respectively in the corresponding bag.

Description

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention refers to a stand for hanging domestic waste bags, that has been designed to allow the simultaneous separate hanging of various independent bags, intended to receive in each one of them a type of residue or waste product of those that are produced in homes and even in certain establishments, such as hotels and the like.

[0002] The basic object of the invention is to provide a means capable of supporting several independent and separate bags, in which a type of waste can be deposited in each one of them. The support is especially applicable in home kitchens, as well as in hotel establishments and the like, so that the user has the possibility to deposit each type of waste in a different bag, thus achieving the direct selection and separation of the waste, before being deposited in the corresponding municipal collection containers.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] In numerous cases, domestic residue or waste products (solid wastes produced in urban environments) reach municipal dumps and/or incinerators, all mixed together, since there is no previous selection and separation by citizens.

[0004] The fact that domestic wastes are disposed of mixed together, involves a series of problems and inconveniences such as a practical impossibility of recycling certain products, a high cost in those cases in which selection and separation are carried out, such as the case of incinerators, in order to be able to incinerate certain products and recover others for their recycling, high pollution of the environment in those cases in which the wastes or residues are deposited in municipal dumps, etc.

[0005] It is obvious that not only should citizens become aware of all these problems and harm that the non-selection and non-separation of wastes involve, but it is also necessary to provide supply said citizens with means that permit and allow them to make the desired selection and separation of the different products, before depositing them in the municipal garbage collection containers, and it is obvious that presently there are no regulations in this respect, nor are citizens provided with suitable means so that they themselves can make the cited selection and separation of solid products or wastes that are produced daily in homes and/or certain establishments.

[0006] The advantages of all types that are implied or that would be implied by separating the different types of domestic wastes, such as cartons, glass, metal, plastic, organic waste, etc. is a well-known and evident fact.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0007] The stand for hanging domestic waste bags object of the invention, is precisely designed to try to solve this problem, or at least minimize the problems and inconveniences cited in the previous section, since by means of the stand of the invention the user or citizen may have in the kitchen or chosen place in his home a plurality of independent hanging bags, in such a way that it is possible to deposit separately in them the different types of domestic waste products or residues that are normally produced, whereby it is achieved that each type of waste is put in a different bag that can later be deposited in the corresponding container, until the final collection by the municipal employees.

[0008] Obviously, there must be as many collection containers as types of wastes that are selected and separated.

[0009] Structurally, the stand itself is comprised of a vertical column arranged upon a suitable and stable support base, that may be materialized by a body with any geometric shape, as long as it has a support surface on the floor that provides high stability to the assembly. Said support base may be materialized by a plurality of legs, preferably four, on which the column would be mounted in a releasable manner, so that these legs are preferably and advantageously jointed to the column itself, in order to be able to fold up/unfold and to take up a minimum space when the stand is not being used.

[0010] The fact that the column in question may be telescopic and thus allow adjustment of its height and adaptation to the needs and preferences of each user, should also be emphasized.

[0011] The stand itself for the waste receiving bags is mounted upon the top part of the column, the stand being formed by some arms that are coupled together, forming a horizontal, rotatable assembly that is removable from the column itself, with the particularity that the number of arms may be four, five or more, provided to be able to hang a bag from them.

[0012] The cited arms may be jointed together and with regard to the column, or they may be coupled in a removable manner to each other, always allowing their disassembly and/or removal, so that the assembly may be stored taking up a minimum space when same is not in use.

[0013] The arms can end like a hook and with suitable means to hang the bags by means of the corresponding handles thereof.

[0014] As one can infer from what has been said up until now, the stand on the whole is capable, when it is not in use, to be dismounted and/or folded up, so as to take up the minimum space and so that it may be stored anywhere, while when it is to be used, the parts that constitute it are mounted and/or unfolded, placing it, for example, in the kitchen of a home, either on the floor, or on a counter top, in which case of course the device will be lower, or in any type of hotel establishment in which solid wastes are produced, in such a way that in all cases the citizen or user may deposit the different types of waste products or residues in the different bags conveniently hung from the top support arms.

[0015] The materials of the different parts and components will be the most convenient and suitable ones, as long as they have sufficient rigidity, resistance and stability, and they are also economic and efficient in their function. In other words, it may be made of plastic, metal or any other type of material that, aside from complying with the cited conditions, proves to be durable, lightweight, recyclable, non-toxic and even chemically stable against moderate oxidizing and reducing agents such as bleach, ammonia and organic products of any type.

[0016] In an alternative embodiment, the stand includes as a support base a preferably circular and substantially flat pedestal, with a top edge defining a receiving tray of wastes that might fall upon depositing the same in the corresponding bags.

[0017] The circular base has optimum stability for the stand, without constituting hardly any obstacle given that its height is minimal and besides it defines a receiving tray for the wastes that could be scattered, as said, when wastes are being deposited into the bags.

[0018] Another improvement consists of the stand being complemented with a type of cylindrical bell that is mounted on the top part of the column, coupling to the end of the column, a bell that is rotatable and has in its top part, at least, one window capable of facing in its rotation any of the specific sectors between each consecutive pair of suspension arms of the bags, so that through the window wastes can be deposited and the wastes fall into the respective bag, it sufficing to turn to said bell the corresponding sector so that its window faces the specific bag into which a specific type of residue or waste product is to be deposited.

[0019] As a result of the support column being telescopic, in its retraction or folded up position, this will involve the bell lowering and being supported by its bottom edge on the circular base itself in terms of the support pedestal, reducing the volume, hiding all the bags and even preventing bad odors from being given off, in such a way that the entire assembly will remain inside the bell and the bell will be supported by its bottom edge on the cited circular support base, which will advantageously have a groove of the same contour as the bottom edge of mouth of the bell, for adjustment of the bell in its lowered position.

[0020] Undoubtedly, the cited support base as well as the bell may have any other geometric shape different from the circular contour, oval, polygonal, etc. and always without sharp edges, as long as same complies with the function for which it has been designed.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] In order to complete the description that is going to be made hereinafter and for the purpose of providing a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, the present specification is accompanied by a set of drawings on the basis of which the innovations and advantages of the stand for hanging bags, made in accordance with the object of the invention, will be understood more easily.

Figure 1 shows a general perspective and open view of the stand comprised in this case of a column with two telescopic sections, as well as the two arms fixable to each other as a cross defining the top stand itself, and some bottom legs as support elements, which are foldable.

Figure 2 shows a raised side view represented in the previous figure, having indicated with the dash line the folded position of the corresponding support legs, and in the top part or hanger itself a pair of bags also represented with a dash line.

Figure 3 shows a top plan view of the stand represented in the previous figure.

Figure 4 shows an open view, according to a general perspective, of the stand in a varied embodiment of the same, wherein the support base is comprised of a circular part, complemented at the top by a bell mounted on the top end of the telescopic column.

Figure 5 shows a perspective side view of the assembly which forms the stand with the pieces represented in the previous figure.

Figure 6 shows a top plan view of the arrangement in which a bag remains hanging between each contiguous pair of those that comprise the hanger itself, made in accordance with the variant shown in the two previous figures.

Figure 7 shows a top perspective view of the stand shown in figure 5, but with the bell in the lowered position.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

[0022] In view of these figures, it can be seen how the stand of the invention is constituted as of a vertical column (1) formed by two tubular sections (1') and (1''), telescopically interlinkable together for the purpose of being able to conveniently adjust the height of said column and in accordance with the user's needs.

[0023] Cited column (1) is mounted on a bottom base comprised, in the embodiment represented in figures 1 to 3, of a series of legs (2) jointed with regard to a core (2'), through which the coupling of the bottom end of the column (1), specifically of section (1'') thereof is carried out, thus permitting easy folding and unfolding of the legs (2) and mounting and dismounting of the same with regard to the column (1).

[0024] At the top, the cited column (1) includes the stand itself, formed by two arms (3), the bottom of which have an appendix (4) for plugging into the top end of the column (1), and specifically in the top section (1') of the column. The two arms (3) are fixed together according to a cross arrangement, having for this purpose respective complementary recesses (5) having a hole for the passing of a screw or set pin (6). These arms (3) have in their ends projections (7) projected upward, defining limiting stops for the corresponding bag (8), and specifically of the handles (9) which hang from each one of the arms (3), in such a way that if they form four sections, such as in the present case, four hanging bags (8) may be available to receive other types of domestic wastes or residues.

[0025] The stand thus constituted allows the citizen or user to use the same in any place, specifically in the kitchen, arranging same as is shown in figure 2 and having within hand's reach the bags (8) open to deposit in them the wastes, being able to collect up the assembly when it is not in use, either by folding up, or disassembling the parts, etc., after removal of the bags (8) with the wastes that will be deposited in the corresponding containers.

[0026] The fact that all the components of the stand are preferably cylindrical, avoiding sharp edges, and the material will be preferably plastic, without ruling out any type of material, although plastic, with sufficient rigidity, proves to be economical, should be emphasized.

[0027] The fact that the top appendix (4) corresponding to the arms (3) in its assembly upon the column (1), is capable of rotating so that the user can turn towards one side or the other said arms (3) and position the desired bag (8) within hand's reach, although that which has been explained up until now corresponds to a preferred embodiment, shown in figures 1 to 3 should also be emphasized. There is no doubt that within the essentiality of the invention specific parts and/or means can be made in different ways. Thus, one can observe that the tubular top section (1') is plugged into an axial and narrower section of the bottom section (1''), although it would suffice that said sections (1') and (1'') have a different section and were pluggable into each other, with an element that allows both to be blocked together at any height. A particular way of connection together of the arms (3) is also observed, although the arms may also emerge from a common core.

[0028] In the same way, although it has been said and shown in the figures that the bags (8) receiving the wastes are hung from each arm (3), it is more practical and advantageous that said bags (8) hang between each contiguous pair of arms, making the bags open up more, facilitating reception of the wastes.

[0029] In an alternative embodiment shown in figures 4 to 7, the support column (10) is formed by two telescopic sections (10') and (10'') pluggable together, in such a way that through the bottom one coupling is done to the corresponding support base (11), while in the top one is mounted in a rotatable or static way, the assembly formed by the arms (12) from which the bags (13) are hung. The arms (12) in this embodiment also form a cross, either by coupling of two elements or by emergence of the arms (12) themselves with regard to a central core. In any case, these arms (12) define a horizontal suspension structure for the corresponding bags (13) that receive the residues or waste products, suspension that will be done, of each bag, between two contiguous arms (12), fastening by means of some projections or pivots (14) emerging from the top part close to the ends of the arms, and some hooks (15) that are nailed into the edge of the bag, just as it is represented in figures 4 and 6, where one sees a bag (13) with its handles (16) hanging over the projections or pivots (14) and the corresponding hook (15), one part of the top edge of the cited bag (13) perforating the hook.

[0030] The referred stand corresponding to this second embodiment is complemented with a bell (17), that may be cylindrical or have any other suitable geometric shape, which is fastened on a top extension (18) corresponding to the section (10') of the telescopic column (10), carrying out the fastening by means of a screw or the like (19) that is precisely fastened in the top end of that section (10'), always with the possibility of the bell (17) being able to rotate in its assembly and having the possibility to face a window (20) provided in the top part of the same, in correspondence with the sector defined between every two contiguous arms (12), and thus being able to deposit through the window (20) the residues or wastes and thus the wastes can fall into the corresponding bag (13) hung between said arms (12), as it has just be stated and as it is represented in figures 4 and 6.

[0031] On the other hand, and as it has been stated above, the column (10) formed by the tubular telescopic sections (10') and (10''), is fastened to the pedestal or bottom support base (11) or any other conventional means, pedestal (11) that has a contour similar to that of the bell itself (17), the pedestal having a perimetric edge (21) to define a type of receiving tray of the wastes that might drop when they are being deposited through the window (20) of the bell (17).

[0032] Besides, concentrically the cited support base (11) has a groove (22) in which is positioned the bottom edge of the bell (17) when it is in the inoperative position, by pushing down the telescopic section (10') of the support column, that will be housed in the telescopic section (10'') thereof, in which case the bell (17) along with the support base or pedestal (11) define a totally closed body, as shown in figure 7.

[0033] Obviously, the bell (17) can have a single window (20), as in the represented embodiment, or may even have two or three, namely, as many windows as arms (12) for hanging the bags that the support has, so that each window faces the bottom sector under which remains hanging a bag (13) receiving the residues or wastes.

Claims

1. Stand for hanging domestic waste bags, that being designed to be used in homes and/or in those establishments and places wherein residues or wastes are produced, for the purpose of allowing the user to carry out direct selection and separation of the wastes themselves, characterized in that it is constituted as of a vertical column (1) with a base for stable support on the floor and a top hanger formed by a plurality of radial arms (3) for hanging independent bags (8) receiving the different types of wastes produced; it being provided for that said top hanger is mounted in a rotatable manner with regard to the column itself (1).

2. Stand for hanging domestic waste bags, according to claim 1, characterized in that the column (1) is preferably and advantageously tubular and cylindrical, being capable of being telescopic and formed by two or more sections (1' and 1'') in order to allow the height thereof to be adjusted.

3. Stand for hanging domestic waste bags, according to claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the stable support base is removable from the column (1) and capable of being constituted by one piece of any shape or else by three or more legs (2), jointed to a top core (2') through which is carried out the mounting of the column itself (1), the jointing of said legs (2) allowing their unfolding into the usage position and folding up into the inoperative position.

4. Stand for hanging domestic waste bags, according to claim 1, characterized in that the hanger that the arms (3) form can be removed from the column (1).

5. Stand for hanging domestic waste bags, according to claim 4, characterized in that the top hanger is preferably constituted by two tubular pieces (3) that can be coupled and fastened to each other as a cross, defining an assembly with four radial, mountable/dismountable arms, with regard to the top end of the column (1).

6. Stand for hanging domestic waste bags, according to claims 4 and 5, characterized in that the arms (3) of the hanger are capable of being jointed with regard to the column (1) to allow unfolding thereof in the usage position and folding up thereof in the inoperative position.

7. Stand for hanging domestic waste bags, according to claims 4, 5 and 6, characterized in that the core of arms (3) of the hanger is variable and each one of them has in its end a projection (7) projected upward, constituting a stop to prevent sliding and falling off of the bags (8) receiving the wastes, when the bags have been hung, by means of their handles (9), from said arms (3).

8. Stand for hanging domestic waste bags, according to claims 5 and 6, characterized in that the tubular parts that constitute the arms (3) have complementary recesses (5) in order to couple together, thus remaining fastened by means of a screw or cross pin (6).

9. Stand for hanging domestic waste bags, according to claim 1, characterized in that it includes a bell (17) that is fastened to the top part of the corresponding support column (10), in correspondence with an axial extension (18), with the particularity that such a bell (17) is mounted in a rotatable manner and has, at least, one window (20) capable of facing the sector defining each pair of arms (12) of the stand, in order to allow the introduction of wastes into each one of the bags (13) that hangs between each consecutive pair of arms (12).

10. Stand for hanging domestic waste bags, according to claim 9, characterized in that the support column (10) is formed by two telescopic sections (10' and 10'') coupled together, being mounted by means of the bottom section (10) on a bottom support pedestal (11) with a perimetric top edge (21), defining a receiving tray of wastes that might drop when the wastes are being deposited in the corresponding bag (13); it also being provided that the cited support pedestal (11) has concentrically a groove (22) for positioning the bottom edge of the bell (17) in the descending position of the bell, constituting a totally closed body along with the base or pedestal itself (11).

11. Stand for hanging domestic waste bags, according to claims 9 and 10, characterized in that the arms (12) for hanging the bags (13), aside from having top projections or pivots (14) for hanging the handles (16) of the bags (13), have in their intersection hook (15) type elements for nailing the corresponding hook of the area corresponding to the top edge of said bags (13), keeping the mouth of the bags open.

12. Stand for hanging domestic waste bags, according to claims 9 to 11, characterized in that the bell (17) has a cylindrical shape and the bottom support base or pedestal (11) has a circular contour.

13. Stand for hanging domestic waste bags, according to claims 9 to 12, characterized in that the bell (17) and the bottom support pedestal or base (11) can have a contour that differs from a circular one.

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