A method, a sensor and a system for observing the presence, location, movement and/or attitude of a person in a monitored area. The sensor comprises means for processing the measurement signal of the sensor, such as measuring electronics, and means for communicating measurement results and/or data relating to the measurement results for further processing. The sensor is a radar-based sensor, such as an as a frequency-modulated continuous-wave MIMO radar-based sensor, configured to detect persons in the monitored area and to measure and detect the location, velocity and/or shape of the monitored person. The sensor comprises means for detecting the orientation of the sensor, such as an acceleration sensor, and the sensor is configured to take the detected orientation of the sensor into account when determining measurement results for the monitored person, e.g. by compensating the measurement results based on the detected orientation.
G01S 13/72 - Radar-tracking systems; Analogous systems for two-dimensional tracking, e.g. combination of angle and range tracking, track-while-scan radar
G01S 7/41 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group using analysis of echo signal for target characterisation; Target signature; Target cross-section
G08B 21/04 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons responsive to non-activity, e.g. of elderly persons
A method, a sensor and a system for the sensor includes a device for processing the measurement signal of the sensor, such as measuring electronics, and a device for communicating measurement results and/or data relating to the measurement results for further processing. The sensor is a radar-based sensor, such as a frequency-modulated continuous-wave MIMO radar-based sensor, configured to detect persons in the monitored area and to measure and detect movement, such as breathing frequency, location, velocity and/or shape of the monitored person. The sensor or a monitoring system connected to the sensor is configured to determine at least one of the following states of the person: breaks or interruptions with breathing of the monitored person, e.g. in order to recognize sleep apnea, and/or immobility of the monitored person, e.g. in order to avoid bedsores or pressure ulcers, and the sensor and/or the monitoring system is configured to provide an alarm based on the determined state of the person.
A61B 5/05 - Detecting, measuring or recording for diagnosis by means of electric currents or magnetic fields; Measuring using microwaves or radio waves
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
A61B 5/113 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb occurring during breathing
A valve which comprises a body (1), a closing member (2) movable in a space (11) between walls (9, 10) of the body transversely in relation to a flow passageway (3) provided through the body between at least two positions, a first position in which the flow passageway (3) is closed, and a second position in which the flow passageway is open, and an actuator (4) for moving the closing member (2) linearly between said at least two positions, which body (1) further comprises an edge part (12, 34). The valve comprises a cleaning arrangement in which an aperture (35, 36) for conducting a medium is arranged in the valve body (1), in a part of the body (1) located on the side of the closing member (2) actuator (4), and is configured to spray a cleaning medium into a part of the space located between walls (9, 10, 12, 34) of the space (11) and the closing member (2). The invention also relates to a method.
B08B 5/02 - Cleaning by the force of jets, e.g. blowing-out cavities
F16K 3/02 - Gate valves or sliding valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closing members having a sliding movement along the seat for opening and closing with flat sealing faces; Packings therefor
F16K 27/04 - Construction of housings; Use of materials therefor of sliding valves
F16K 31/122 - Operating means; Releasing devices actuated by fluid the fluid acting on a piston
B08B 3/02 - Cleaning by the force of jets or sprays
B08B 9/00 - Cleaning hollow articles by methods or apparatus specially adapted thereto
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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HANDLING MATERIAL IN A PNEUMATIC MATERIAL CONVEYING SYSTEM
A method for transferring and handling material, in which method material (w) is supplied into a separator device (1) by a material conveying pipe (100) from an inlet opening (3) together with a transporting air flow provided by a partial-vacuum generator (8) connected by a pipe (7) to a container space of the separator device, to a transporting air outlet pipe (6), in which method the material (w) is removed from a container space (2) of the separator device (1) via an outlet opening (9) to a press chamber (11), and wherein material is transferred and compacted by a transferring member (14) of a pressing device (10) via an outlet opening (16) of the press chamber (11) to a container space (27) of a separate material container (26), which material container (26) is removably connected to the pressing device. In the method, the efficiency of movement of the material from the container space (2) of the separator device (1) to the press chamber (11) and further to the container space (27) of the material container (26) is increased by connecting a suction side of the partial-vacuum generator (8) to act in the container space (27) of the material container (26) via a suction pipe (20) and a suction opening (33) and by supplying replacement air to the container space (2) of the separator device (1) and/or to the press chamber (11) of the press device (10). The invention also relates to an apparatus.
B65G 53/14 - Gas pressure systems operating without fluidisation of the materials with pneumatic injection of the materials by the propelling gas the gas flow inducing feed of the materials by suction effect
B65G 53/12 - Gas pressure systems operating without fluidisation of the materials with pneumatic injection of the materials by the propelling gas the gas flow acting directly on the materials in a reservoir
B65G 53/28 - Systems utilising a combination of gas pressure and suction
A connection piece (1) for pipe connections, which connection piece (1) comprises a tubular envelope (2) having a first end (3) and a second end (4), which connection piece comprises a channel (5) between the first end (3) and the second end (4), the channel (5) being delimited by an inner surface (6) of the envelope of the connection piece, which connection piece comprises a first connection area (7) extending to a distance from the first end (3) and a second connection area (8) extending from the second end (4) to a distance, which connection piece has been configured to be bent in a first plane, such as vertical plane, by an angle alpha (α) which is 0-22 degrees, and/or in a second plane, such as horizontal plane, by an angle beta (β) which is 0-20 degrees. The invention also relates to a conveying pipe arrangement and to a method.
F16L 27/02 - Universal joints, i.e. with mechanical connection allowing angular movement or adjustment of the axes of the parts in any direction
F16L 27/11 - Adjustable joints; Joints allowing movement comprising a flexible connection only the ends of the pipe being interconnected by a flexible sleeve the sleeve having the form of a bellows with multiple corrugations
F16L 51/02 - Expansion-compensation arrangements for pipe-lines making use of a bellows or an expansible folded or corrugated tube
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CONVEYING PIPE ARRANGEMENT OF A PNEUMATIC MATERIAL CONVEYING SYSTEM, METHOD FOR FORMING A CONVEYING PIPE ARRANGEMENT AND CONNECTION PIECE
A connection piece (1) for pipe connections, which connection piece (1) comprises a tubular envelope (2) having a first end (3) and a second end (4), which connection piece comprises a channel (5) between the first end (3) and the second end (4), the channel (5) being delimited by an inner surface (6) of the envelope of the connection piece, which connection piece comprises a first connection area (7) extending to a distance from the first end (3) and a second connection area (8) extending from the second end (4) to a distance, which connection piece has been configured to be bent in a first plane, such as vertical plane, by an angle alpha (?) which is 0-22 degrees, and/or in a second plane, such as horizontal plane, by an angle beta (?) which is 0-20 degrees. The invention also relates to a conveying pipe arrangement and to a method.
F16L 27/02 - Universal joints, i.e. with mechanical connection allowing angular movement or adjustment of the axes of the parts in any direction
F16L 27/11 - Adjustable joints; Joints allowing movement comprising a flexible connection only the ends of the pipe being interconnected by a flexible sleeve the sleeve having the form of a bellows with multiple corrugations
F16L 51/02 - Expansion-compensation arrangements for pipe-lines making use of a bellows or an expansible folded or corrugated tube
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Method for conveying material in a pneumatic material conveying system, and pneumatic material conveying system
A method and system for conveying material in a pneumatic material conveying system includes a material input point, a material conveying pipe connectable with a feed-in container, the system being configured to provide a pressure difference in the material conveying pipe that includes a partial-vacuum generator, and a separator device in which the transported material is separated from the transport air at an outlet end of the material conveying system. The material is conveyed in a first stage from the input point to a conveying pipe, into a container space of an intermediate container arranged between the input point and the separator device by a suction/pressure difference provided by the partial vacuum generator in a first time period, and the material conveyed into the container space of the intermediate container is conveyed by a suction/pressure difference provided by the partial-vacuum generator to the separator device.
A conveying pipe part (20) of a pneumatic material conveying system for conveying solid materials, the conveying pipe part comprising an inner layer, i.e. a wear part (26), and an outer pipe part (25) arranged to enclose the wear part (26). The outer pipe part (25) may be pressure-retaining plastic material and the inner layer, i.e. the wear part (26), may be wear-resistant steel material.
F16L 9/147 - Compound tubes, i.e. made of materials not wholly covered by any one of the preceding groups comprising only layers of metal and plastics with or without reinforcement
B65G 53/16 - Gas pressure systems operating with fluidisation of the materials
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CONVEYING PIPE PART OF A PNEUMATIC MATERIAL CONVEYING SYSTEM, CONVEYING PIPE ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR FORMING A CONVEYING PIPE ARRANGEMENT
A conveying pipe part (20) of a pneumatic material conveying system for conveying solid materials, the conveying pipe part comprising an inner layer, i.e. a wear part (26), and an outer pipe part (25) arranged to enclose the wear part (26). The outer pipe part (25) may be pressure-retaining plastic material and the inner layer, i.e. the wear part (26), may be wear-resistant steel material.
F16L 9/147 - Compound tubes, i.e. made of materials not wholly covered by any one of the preceding groups comprising only layers of metal and plastics with or without reinforcement
The present disclosure relates generally to the field of waste collection, and particularly to techniques for requesting and controlling access to a waste collection point by using a mobile user device. The mobile user device is initially provided with a user ID that is granted permanent or temporary access rights to one or more hatches of one or more waste containers of the waste collection point. By using the user ID and a user input that comprises an indication of one or more of the waste containers to be accessed in the waste collection point at a given time instant, the mobile user device sends an access request to an access control system. In response to the access request, the access control system unlocks or opens the hatch(es) of the waste container(s) to be accessed, when the mobile user device is in the vicinity of the waste collection point. By so doing, it is possible to provide efficient access management for the waste collection point.
The present disclosure relates generally to the field of waste collection, and particularly to techniques for requesting and controlling access to a waste collection point by using a mobile user device. The mobile user device is initially provided with a user ID that is granted permanent or temporary access rights to one or more hatches of one or more waste containers of the waste collection point. By using the user ID and a user input that comprises an indication of one or more of the waste containers to be accessed in the waste collection point at a given time instant, the mobile user device sends an access request to an access control system. In response to the access request, the access control system unlocks or opens the hatch(es) of the waste container(s) to be accessed, when the mobile user device is in the vicinity of the waste collection point. By so doing, it is possible to provide efficient access management for the waste collection point.
An arrangement for a pneumatic material conveying system comprising a first material conveying system. The arrangement comprises a second material conveying arrangement comprising at least one second input point (200) for feeding a second material (M), a second separator device (10), a second conveying pipe (102) between the at least one second : point (200) and the second separator device (10), which second separator device (10) is operatively connectable into medium communication with a conveying pipe (100) of the first material conveying system along the pipe, in order to connect a suction or a pressure difference acting in the first pipeline (100) to act via the second separator device (10) in the second conveying pipe (201) to convey the second material (M) from the second input point (200) in the second conveying pipe (201) to the second separator device (10) configured to separate the second material (M) from transporting air flow, and to collect the material (M) into a collection container (11) of the second separator device (10).
An arrangement for a pneumatic material conveying system comprising a first material conveying system. The arrangement comprises a second material conveying arrangement comprising at least one second input point (200) for feeding a second material (M), a second separator device (10), a second conveying pipe (102) between the at least one second : point (200) and the second separator device (10), which second separator device (10) is operatively connectable into medium communication with a conveying pipe (100) of the first material conveying system along the pipe, in order to connect a suction or a pressure difference acting in the first pipeline (100) to act via the second separator device (10) in the second conveying pipe (201) to convey the second material (M) from the second input point (200) in the second conveying pipe (201) to the second separator device (10) configured to separate the second material (M) from transporting air flow, and to collect the material (M) into a collection container (11) of the second separator device (10).
A method, a sensor and a system for the sensor (101, 301, 401, 501) comprises a means for processing the measurement signal of the sensor, such as measuring 5electronics, and a means for communicating measurement results and/or data relating to the measurement results for further processing, wherein the sensor (101, 301, 401, 501) is a radar-based sensor, such as a frequency-modulated continuous-0wave MIMO radar-based sensor, configured to detect persons in the monitored area and to measure and detect movement, such as breathing frequency, location, velocity and/or shape of the monitored person. The sensor (101, 301, 401, 501) or a monitoring system connected to the sensor is configured to determine at least one of the following states of the person: breaks or interruptions with breathing of the monitored person, e.g. in order to recognize sleep apnea, and/or immobility of the 0monitored person, e.g. in order to avoid bedsores or pressure ulcers, and the sensor and/or the monitoring system is configured to provide an alarm based on the determined state of the person.
A method, a sensor and a system for the sensor (101, 301, 401, 501) comprises a means for processing the measurement signal of the sensor, such as measuring 5electronics, and a means for communicating measurement results and/or data relating to the measurement results for further processing, wherein the sensor (101, 301, 401, 501) is a radar-based sensor, such as a frequency-modulated continuous-0wave MIMO radar-based sensor, configured to detect persons in the monitored area and to measure and detect movement, such as breathing frequency, location, velocity and/or shape of the monitored person. The sensor (101, 301, 401, 501) or a monitoring system connected to the sensor is configured to determine at least one of the following states of the person: breaks or interruptions with breathing of the monitored person, e.g. in order to recognize sleep apnea, and/or immobility of the 0monitored person, e.g. in order to avoid bedsores or pressure ulcers, and the sensor and/or the monitoring system is configured to provide an alarm based on the determined state of the person.
A method, a sensor and a system for observing the presence, location, movement and/or attitude of a person in a monitored area. The sensor (101, 301, 401) comprises means for processing the measurement signal of the sensor, such as measuring electronics, and means for communicating measurement results and/or data relating to the measurement results for further processing. The sensor (101, 301, 401) is a radar-based sensor, such as an as a frequency-modulated continuous-wave MIMO radar-based sensor, configured to detect persons (206) in the monitored area and to measure and detect the location, velocity and/or shape of the monitored person (206). The sensor (101, 301, 401) comprises means for detecting the orientation (101, 301, 401) of the sensor, such as an acceleration sensor, and the sensor (101, 301, 401) is configured to take the detected orientation of the sensor into account when determining measurement results for the monitored person (206), e.g. by compensating the measurement results based on the detected orientation.
A method, a sensor and a system for observing the presence, location, movement and/or attitude of a person in a monitored area. The sensor (101, 301, 401) comprises means for processing the measurement signal of the sensor, such as measuring electronics, and means for communicating measurement results and/or data relating to the measurement results for further processing. The sensor (101, 301, 401) is a radar-based sensor, such as an as a frequency-modulated continuous-wave MIMO radar-based sensor, configured to detect persons (206) in the monitored area and to measure and detect the location, velocity and/or shape of the monitored person (206). The sensor (101, 301, 401) comprises means for detecting the orientation (101, 301, 401) of the sensor, such as an acceleration sensor, and the sensor (101, 301, 401) is configured to take the detected orientation of the sensor into account when determining measurement results for the monitored person (206), e.g. by compensating the measurement results based on the detected orientation.
An apparatus and method for feeding and conveying material in a sorted manner in a pneumatic material conveying system, in which at least two material fractions re fed from a feed aperture and conveyed in a channel space further to a delivery end of a material conveying channel by gravity and/or suction Material is fed from at least one feed aperture of at least one input point and a first material fraction is conducted to the channel space and stored temporarily in the channel space or conducted to the outside of the channel space, and material is fed into a feed-in container, in which a second material fraction fed therein is held in temporary storage by a stopper means.
A valve which comprises a body (1), a closing member (2) movable in a space (11) between walls (9, 10) of the body transversely in relation to a flow passageway (3) provided through the body between at least two positions, a first position in which the flow passageway (3) is closed, and a second position in which the flow passageway is open, and an actuator (4) for moving the closing member (2) linearly between said at least two positions, which body (1) further comprises an edge part (12, 34). The valve comprises a cleaning arrangement in which an aperture (35, 36) for conducting a medium is arranged in the valve body (1), in a part of the body (1) located on the side of the closing member (2) actuator (4), and is configured to spray a cleaning medium into a part of the space located between walls (9, 10, 12, 34) of the space (11) and the closing member (2). The invention also relates to a method.
F16K 3/02 - Gate valves or sliding valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closing members having a sliding movement along the seat for opening and closing with flat sealing faces; Packings therefor
B08B 3/02 - Cleaning by the force of jets or sprays
B08B 13/00 - Accessories or details of general applicability for machines or apparatus for cleaning
F16K 27/04 - Construction of housings; Use of materials therefor of sliding valves
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Method for handling material in a material conveying system, a separating device arrangement and a material conveying system
A method for handling material and conveying air in a pneumatic conveying system for material, which conveying system comprises at least one input point (1) for material, a material conveying pipe (100), which is connectable to an input point (1), and at least two separating devices (10A, 10B), in which the material being conveyed is separated from the conveying air, and also means for bringing about a pressure difference and/or a transporting air flow in the conveying pipe (100) at least during the conveyance of material, which means comprise at least one partial-vacuum source (21). In the method, material is conveyed in a transporting air flow in a material conveying pipe from an input point in a selected manner into one of at least two separating devices (10A, 10B), and that at least one of the aforementioned separating devices (10A, 10B) is configured to function as the standby separating device of a second separating device. The object of the invention is also a separating device arrangement and a waste conveying system.
A valve which comprises a body (1), a closing member (2) movable in a space (11) between walls (9, 10) of the body transversely in relation to a flow passageway (3) provided through the body between at least two positions, a first position in which the flow passageway (3) is closed, and a second position in which the flow passageway is open, and an actuator (4) for moving the closing member (2) linearly between said at least two positions, which body (1) further comprises an edge part (12, 34). The valve comprises a cleaning arrangement in which an aperture (35, 36) for conducting a medium is arranged in the valve body (1), in a part of the body (1) located on the side of the closing member (2) actuator (4), and is configured to spray a cleaning medium into a part of the space located between walls (9, 10, 12, 34) of the space (11) and the closing member (2). The invention also relates to a method.
F16K 3/02 - Gate valves or sliding valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closing members having a sliding movement along the seat for opening and closing with flat sealing faces; Packings therefor
F16K 27/04 - Construction of housings; Use of materials therefor of sliding valves
B08B 3/02 - Cleaning by the force of jets or sprays
B08B 13/00 - Accessories or details of general applicability for machines or apparatus for cleaning
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METHOD FOR CONVEYING MATERIAL IN A PNEUMATIC MATERIAL CONVEYING SYSTEM, AND PNEUMATIC MATERIAL CONVEYING SYSTEM
A method for conveying material in a pneumatic material conveying system, such as a waste conveying system, which material conveying system comprises at least one material, specifically waste material, input point (60), a material conveying pipe (100) which is connectable into medium communication with a feed-in container of the input point (60), means for providing a pressure difference and/or transport air flow in the material conveying pipe at least for the time of transport of the material, which means for providing the pressure difference and/or transport air flow comprise at least one partial-vacuum generator (125A, 125B), and which material conveying system further comprises at least one separator device (90A, 90B), in which the transported material is separated from the transport air at an outlet end of the material conveying system. In the method the material is conveyed in a first stage from the input point (60) to a conveying pipe (100, 100A, 100B, 100C, 100D, 100E), into at least one container space (202, 202A, 202B) of an intermediate container (200, 200A, 200B) arranged between the input point (60) and the separator device (90A, 90B) by means of suction/pressure difference and/or transport air flow provided by the at least one partial vacuum generator (125A, 125B) in a first time period (t1), and that in a second stage of the method the material conveyed in the previous stage into the at least one container space (202, 202A, 202B) of the intermediate container (200, 200A, 200B) is conveyed by means of suction/pressure difference and/or transport air flow provided by the at least one partial -vacuum generator (125A, 125B) to the separator device (90A, 90B) in a second time period (t2). The invention also relates to a system.
A method for conveying material in a pneumatic material conveying system, such as a waste conveying system, which material conveying system comprises at least one material, specifically waste material, input point (60), a material conveying pipe (100) which is connectable into medium communication with a feed-in container of the input point (60), means for providing a pressure difference and/or transport air flow in the material conveying pipe at least for the time of transport of the material, which means for providing the pressure difference and/or transport air flow comprise at least one partial-vacuum generator (125A, 125B), and which material conveying system further comprises at least one separator device (90A, 90B), in which the transported material is separated from the transport air at an outlet end of the material conveying system. In the method the material is conveyed in a first stage from the input point (60) to a conveying pipe (100, 100A, 100B, 100C, 100D, 100E), into at least one container space (202, 202A, 202B) of an intermediate container (200, 200A, 200B) arranged between the input point (60) and the separator device (90A, 90B) by means of suction/pressure difference and/or transport air flow provided by the at least one partial vacuum generator (125A, 125B) in a first time period (t1), and that in a second stage of the method the material conveyed in the previous stage into the at least one container space (202, 202A, 202B) of the intermediate container (200, 200A, 200B) is conveyed by means of suction/pressure difference and/or transport air flow provided by the at least one partial -vacuum generator (125A, 125B) to the separator device (90A, 90B) in a second time period (t2). The invention also relates to a system.
A sensor and system for observing the presence, location, movement and/or attitude of one or more objects to be monitored includes a sensor detecting presence, location, movement and/or attitude. The sensor includes two detectors, which are adapted to measure in two measuring ranges that are at a different height, of which the measuring range of the first detector is a lower measuring range and the measuring range of the second detector is an upper measuring range. The sensor further includes a third detector, which is adapted to detect an item, such as a towel or clothing article, placed in front of and/or on top of the first detector, second detector and/or third detector.
In a method for guiding and/or instructing in a feed-in station of a material conveying system, the feed-in station includes at least one first input point and at least one second input point, which input points each include at least one input aperture and a shut-off part of the input aperture, which shut-off part is movable between a first position in which the input aperture is at least partly closed, in which case material is not intended to be fed from the input aperture to inside the input point, and a second position in which the input aperture is open, in which second position material can be fed from the input aperture to inside the input point. The first input point and/or the second input point is adapted to include an indicator and/or signal, with which in the method a user is guided and/or instructed to feed in material from the input aperture of the second input point of the feed-in station, when the first input point is in a state in which it cannot receive material. An input point arrangement is used in the method.
B65G 53/66 - Use of indicator or control devices, e.g. for controlling gas pressure, for controlling proportions of material and gas, for indicating or preventing jamming of material
G06Q 90/00 - Systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial or supervisory purposes, not involving significant data processing
G08B 21/00 - Alarms responsive to a single specified undesired or abnormal condition and not otherwise provided for
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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FEEDING AND CONVEYING MATERIAL
A method for feeding and conveying material in a sorted manner in a pneumatic material conveying system, in which method at least two material fractions (w1, w2) are fed via at least two input points (2, 3) into a channel space (10) of a material conveying channel (1) from a feed aperture and conveyed in the channel space further to a delivery end of the material conveying channel mainly by means of gravity and/or suction generated by a partial-vacuum generator of a pneumatic material conveying system. Material is fed from at least one feed aperture of at least one input point (2, 3) and a first material fraction (w1) fed via at least one first input point (2, 3) is conducted to the channel space (10) of the material conveying channel (1 ) and stored temporarily in the channel space (1 ) or conducted from the channel space to the outside of the channel space, and material is fed into a feed-in container (32) of at least one second input point (3), in which feed-in container a second material fraction (w2) fed therein is held in temporary storage by a stopper means (40), which stopper means (40) prevents the passage of the material fraction (w2) in a first operating state from the second feed-in container (32) to the channel space (1) of the material conveying channel. The invention also relates to an apparatus.
A method for feeding and conveying material in a sorted manner in a pneumatic material conveying system, in which method at least two material fractions (w1, w2) are fed via at least two input points (2, 3) into a channel space (10) of a material conveying channel (1) from a feed aperture and conveyed in the channel space further to a delivery end of the material conveying channel mainly by means of gravity and/or suction generated by a partial-vacuum generator of a pneumatic material conveying system. Material is fed from at least one feed aperture of at least one input point (2, 3) and a first material fraction (w1) fed via at least one first input point (2, 3) is conducted to the channel space (10) of the material conveying channel (1 ) and stored temporarily in the channel space (1 ) or conducted from the channel space to the outside of the channel space, and material is fed into a feed-in container (32) of at least one second input point (3), in which feed-in container a second material fraction (w2) fed therein is held in temporary storage by a stopper means (40), which stopper means (40) prevents the passage of the material fraction (w2) in a first operating state from the second feed-in container (32) to the channel space (1) of the material conveying channel. The invention also relates to an apparatus.
A method for handling material and conveying air in a pneumatic conveying system for material, which conveying system comprises at least one input point (1) for material, a material conveying pipe (100), which is connectable to an input point (1), and at least two separating devices (10A, 10B), in which the material being conveyed is separated from the conveying air, and also means for bringing about a pressure difference and/or a transporting air flow in the conveying pipe (100) at least during the conveyance of material, which means comprise at least one partial-vacuum source (21). In the method, material is conveyed in a transporting air flow in a material conveying pipe from an input point in a selected manner into one of at least two separating devices (10A, 10B), and that at least one of the aforementioned separating devices (10A, 10B) is configured to function as the standby separating device of a second separating device. The object of the invention is also a separating device arrangement and a waste conveying system.
A method for handling material and conveying air in a pneumatic conveying system for material, which conveying system comprises at least one input point (1) for material, a material conveying pipe (100), which is connectable to an input point (1), and at least two separating devices (10A, 10B), in which the material being conveyed is separated from the conveying air, and also means for bringing about a pressure difference and/or a transporting air flow in the conveying pipe (100) at least during the conveyance of material, which means comprise at least one partial-vacuum source (21). In the method, material is conveyed in a transporting air flow in a material conveying pipe from an input point in a selected manner into one of at least two separating devices (10A, 10B), and that at least one of the aforementioned separating devices (10A, 10B) is configured to function as the standby separating device of a second separating device. The object of the invention is also a separating device arrangement and a waste conveying system.
An apparatus for processing material in connection with a pneumatic material conveying system includes a waste container/separating device, into which material is configured to be conducted from a conveying pipe of the pneumatic material conveying system via an inlet aperture and which is configured to be connected to a partial vacuum generator. The apparatus further includes a press device/compactor device, which is arranged to act on the material (w) conducted into the waste container/separating device, via at least one aperture formed in the container, and that at least one wall that is transverse with respect to the input direction of the material is arranged in the container space of the waste container/separating device, which wall is configured to guide the material into the operating range in the container space of the compressor of the press device/compactor device.
B65F 3/14 - Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse with devices for charging, distributing, or compressing refuse in the interior of the tank of a refuse vehicle
B65F 5/00 - Gathering or removal of refuse otherwise than by receptacles or vehicles
B65F 1/10 - Refuse receptacles with refuse filling means, e.g. air-locks
B65F 3/20 - Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse with devices for charging, distributing, or compressing refuse in the interior of the tank of a refuse vehicle with charging pistons, plates, or the like
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METHOD IN A FEED-IN STATION AND INPUT POINT ARRANGEMENT
Method for guiding and/or instructing in a feed-in station (100) of a material conveying system, which feed-in station comprises at least one first input point (1(1)) and at least one second input point (1(2)), which input points (1(1), 1(2)) each comprise at least one input aperture (2) and a shut-off part (3) of the input aperture, which shut- off part is movable between a first position in which the input aperture (2) is at least partly closed, in which case material is not intended to be fed from the input aperture to inside the input point, and a second position in which the input aperture is open, in which second position material can be fed from the input aperture to inside the input point. The first input point 1(1) and/or the second input point 1(2) is adapted to comprise indication means and/or signal means, with which in the method a user is guided and/or instructed to feed in material from the input aperture of the second input point (1(2)) of the feed-in station (100), when the first input point (1(1)) is in a state in which it cannot receive material. The invention also relates to an input point arrangement.
B65F 5/00 - Gathering or removal of refuse otherwise than by receptacles or vehicles
B65G 53/66 - Use of indicator or control devices, e.g. for controlling gas pressure, for controlling proportions of material and gas, for indicating or preventing jamming of material
Method for conveying and handling waste material in the channel section of a pneumatic wastes conveying system, in which method solid waste material or recycleable material fed into a conveying pipe is conveyed in the conveying pipe of the pneumatic pipe transport system for material along with the transporting air flow to the delivery end of the material conveying system, where the material is separated from the transporting air. In the method the material is acted upon in the conveying pipe by stopping the speed of movement of the material being conveyed in the conveying pipe by means of a stopper arranged between the separating device of the delivery end and the material being handled, or against the stopper at, or in the proximity of, the delivery end of the material conveying system and by bringing about in the channel space of the conveying pipe volumetric compression in at least a part of the material being conveyed by means of the stopper arranged between the separating device of the delivery end and the material being handled, or against the stopper, by means of a pressure difference acting on the different sides of the material being handled, such as by the combined effect of suction and replacement air, before transportation of the material onwards in the conveying pipe into a container of the separating device arranged at the delivery end of the pneumatic transport system for wastes.
Method for compensating a change in volume caused by a pressure difference of the intermediate container of an input point of a pneumatic pipe collection system for material and/or for preventing undesired material displacement from the intermediate container. In the method a bypass channel is arranged in the channel section formed by the intermediate container of an input point for compensating a change in volume resulting from the pressure difference of the pressures of different magnitudes possibly acting on different sides of the material and/or for preventing undesired material displacement from the channel section into the material conveying pipe. The invention also relates to an apparatus and to a wastes conveying system.
Sensor and system for observing the presence, location, movement and/or attitude of one or more objects to be monitored. The sensor (101, 201) according to the invention is a sensor (101,201) detecting presence, location, movement and/or attitude, the sensor comprising two detectors, which are adapted to measure in two measuring ranges (104,105) that are at a different height, of which the measuring range of the first detector (102) is a lower measuring range (104) and the measuring range of the second detector (103) is an upper measuring range (105). The sensor (101, 201) further comprises a third detector (110), which is adapted to detect an item, such as a towel or clothing article, placed in front of and/or on top of the first detector (102), second detector (103) and/or third detector (110).
A method and system for detecting the presence, location, movement, or attitude of one or more objects to be monitored in an area are provided. The system comprises at least two sensors. The sensors are fitted into some part, such as e.g. on a floor, wall and/or ceiling, of the area. The sensors detect movement and/or presence, and the sensors measure in two measuring ranges that are at a different height, of which a first measuring range is an upper measuring range and a second measuring range is a lower measuring range. The system interprets an object as having fallen if the object is not detected in the upper measuring range and the object is detected in the lower measuring range. The system sends a notification of a fall if a person is interpreted as having fallen and the predetermined criteria attached to sending a notification of a fall are met.
Method and system for observing the presence, location, movement and/or attitude of one or more objects to be monitored in an area to be monitored (108), which system comprises at least one sensor (101, 201 ). The sensor or sensors (102, 201 ) are fitted into some part, such as e.g. on a floor, wall and/or ceiling (1 10), of the area (108) to be monitored. The sensor is a sensor (101 ) detecting movement and/or presence, which sensor is adapted to measure in two measuring ranges (104, 105) that are at a different height, of which the first measuring range is an upper measuring range (105) and the second measuring range is a lower measuring range (104). The system is adapted to interpret a person as having fallen if an object (106) is not detected in the upper measuring range (105) and an object (106) is detected in the lower measuring range (104). The system is adapted to send a notification of a fall if a person is interpreted as having fallen and the predetermined criteria attached to sending a notification of a fall are met.
A method for sorting waste, in which waste or recyclable material intended for sorting is brought in waste bags to a sorting apparatus, which includes a conveyor, from which the waste bags belonging to different waste components are separated from each other by guiding them into the containers according to the waste components or to further processing. A waste bag, an identifier arranged in connection with it and/or the content of the waste bag is identified with a sensor system, which includes a number of sensors monitoring different properties, which sensors essentially simultaneously read and/or identify a waste bag, an identifier arranged in connection with it and/or the content of the waste bag when the waste bag is transferred on the conveyor via the reading area of the sensors, and in which method on the basis of information coming from the sensors the waste bags are sorted into different waste components using one or more handling devices of the sorting apparatus. The invention also relates to an apparatus and to a system.
Method for conveying and handling waste material in the channel section of a pneumatic wastes conveying system, in which method solid waste material or recycleable material fed into a conveying pipe (100) is conveyed in the conveying pipe (100) of the pneumatic pipe transport system for material along with the transporting air flow to the delivery end of the material conveying system, where the material is separated from the transporting air. In the method the material (w) is acted upon in the conveying pipe (100) by stopping the speed of movement of the material being conveyed in the conveying pipe by means of a stopper means (22) arranged between the separating device (25) of the delivery end and the material (w) being handled, or against the stopper means at, or in the proximity of, the delivery end of the material conveying system and by bringing about in the channel space of the conveying pipe (100) volumetric compression in at least a part of the material (w) being conveyed by means of the stopper means (22) arranged between the separating device (25) of the delivery end and the material (w) being handled, or against the stopper means, by means of a pressure difference acting on the different sides of the material being handled, such as by the combined effect of suction and replacement air, before transportation of the material onwards in the conveying pipe into a container (257) of the separating device (25) arranged at the delivery end of the pneumatic transport system for wastes.
Method for conveying and handling waste material in the channel section of a pneumatic wastes conveying system, in which method solid waste material or recycleable material fed into a conveying pipe (100) is conveyed in the conveying pipe (100) of the pneumatic pipe transport system for material along with the transporting air flow to the delivery end of the material conveying system, where the material is separated from the transporting air. In the method the material (w) is acted upon in the conveying pipe (100) by stopping the speed of movement of the material being conveyed in the conveying pipe by means of a stopper means (22) arranged between the separating device (25) of the delivery end and the material (w) being handled, or against the stopper means at, or in the proximity of, the delivery end of the material conveying system and by bringing about in the channel space of the conveying pipe (100) volumetric compression in at least a part of the material (w) being conveyed by means of the stopper means (22) arranged between the separating device (25) of the delivery end and the material (w) being handled, or against the stopper means, by means of a pressure difference acting on the different sides of the material being handled, such as by the combined effect of suction and replacement air, before transportation of the material onwards in the conveying pipe into a container (257) of the separating device (25) arranged at the delivery end of the pneumatic transport system for wastes.
A method for feeding in and transporting material in a pneumatic conveying system includes at least one input point, a material conveying pipe, and a material container. A partial-vacuum source produces a partial vacuum/a pressure difference and a transporting air current in the conveying pipe. A shut-off element, arranged on an opposite side of an input aperture with respect to a feeder channel, is movable by suction from a first position, in which the shut-off element does not make a pathway through an input aperture into the feeder channel smaller, into a second position, in which the shut-off element does make the pathway through the input aperture into the feeder channel smaller, when the pressure on a first side, on the feeder channel side, of the shut-off element is smaller than on a second side, on an opposite side with respect to the feeder channel, of the shut-off element.
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39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
Goods & Services
Machine tools; motors and engines (except for land vehicles); machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); pneumatic tube conveyors; vacuum pumps; waste disposers; waste handling systems; waste conveying systems; all the aforementioned goods not for use in or in relation to dust extraction equipment for nail salons. Building construction; maintenance, repair and installation services for waste handling systems; maintenance, repair and installation services for waste conveying systems; maintenance, repair and installation services for pneumatic tube conveyors, vacuum pumps, waste disposal and waste disposers; all the aforementioned services not in relation to dust extraction equipment for nail salons. Transport; packaging and storage of goods; transport and storage of trash; transport and storage of waste; transport of waste by pipeline; transport of trash by pipeline; all the aforementioned services not in relation to dust extraction equipment for nail salons.
System and method for observing the presence, location, movement and/or attitude of one or more objects to be monitored with a monitoring system, wherein sensors of the system are disposed in a part, such as on a floor, wall or ceiling, of the area to be monitored, and the system measures with sensors the area to be monitored, and determines the presence, location, movement and/or attitude of the object on the basis of the measurement results of the sensors. The system has a first mode and a second mode, and the system checks in the first mode the attitude and/or state of health of the object in the area to be monitored and functions in the second mode as an intruder alarm monitoring the area to be monitored.
Apparatus for handling material in connection with a pneumatic material conveying system, which apparatus comprises a waste container/separating device (50), into which material is adapted to be conducted from a conveying pipe (100) of the pneumatic material conveying system via an input aperture (55) and which is adapted to be connected to means for achieving a partial vacuum. The apparatus further comprises a press device/compactor device (70), which is arranged to act on the material (w) conducted into the waste container/separating device (50), via at least one aperture (69) formed in the container, and that at least one wall (60) that is transverse with respect to the input direction of the material is arranged in the container space (68) of the waste container/separating device (50), and that at least one aperture (600) is arranged or formed in the wall (60), which aperture is fitted in the wall (60) on the path of travel (P) of the material (w) being fed in via the input aperture (55), which wall (60) is adapted to control or limit the movement of material in the container space (68). The invention also relates to a waste container/separating device.
Method for compensating a change in volume caused by a pressure difference of the intermediate container of an input point of a pneumatic pipe collection system for material and/or for preventing undesired material displacement from the intermediate container. In the method a bypass channel (17) is arranged in the channel section (20, 21, 22) formed by the intermediate container of an input point for compensating a change in volume resulting from the pressure difference of the pressures of different magnitudes possibly acting on different sides of the material (w) and/or for preventing undesired material displacement from the channel section (20, 21, 22) into the material conveying pipe (100). The invention also relates to an apparatus and to a wastes conveying system.
34 (57) ABSTRACT Method for compensating a change in volume caused by a pressure difference of the intermediate container of an input point of a pneumatic pipe collection system for material and/or for preventing undesired material displacement from the intermediate container. In the method a bypass channel (17) is arranged in the channel section (20, 21, 22) formed by the intermediate container of an input point for compensating a change in volume resulting from the pressure difference of the pressures of different magnitudes possibly acting on different sides of the material (w) and/or for preventing undesired material displacement from the channel section (20, 21, 22) into the material conveying pipe (100). The invention also relates to an apparatus and to a wastes conveying system. (FIG. 2) 3159950 CA 2978512 2019-05-30
Method for handling material in a pneumatic conveying system for material, which conveying system comprises at least one input point (108) of material, a material conveying pipe (100), which can be connected to an input point (108), and a separating device or a container (11), in which the material to be transported is separated from the transporting air, and also means for achieving a pressure difference and/or a transporting air flow- in the conveying pipe (100) at least during the transportation of material. In the method the material (w) is acted upon by the combined effect of suction and replacement air in the collection container (11) of the separating device (10) by bringing about volumetric compression against at Ieast one wall (7) for at Ieast some of the material (w) conducted into the collection container, in which wall at Ieast one aperture (34) is formed, the aperture being connected to a medium connection on the suction side of the partial-vacuum source. The invention also relates to a separating device and to a waste conveying system.
Method for feeding in and for handling waste material in the channel section of a pneumatic wastes conveying system, in which method waste material or recycleable material is fed into a feed-in container (10) from the input aperture (2) of at least two input points (1) of a pneumatic pipe transport system for material and onwards into the channel section (20, 21, 22) between the feed-in container and the material conveying pipe (100), from where the material is conveyed along with the transporting air via the material conveying pipe (100) to the delivery end of the pneumatic material conveying system, where the material is separated from the transporting air. In the method the channel section (20(II), 20(III), 20(IV) . . . (22(II), (22(III), 22(IV)) of at least one second input point is connected to the channel section (20(I), 21(I), 22(I)) of one first input point between the input point (1) and an impeding means (30, 30′), in that in the method at least a part of the material (w1, w2, w3, w4) fed in is acted upon by the combined effect of suction and replacement air in the channel section (20(I), 21(I), 22(I) . . . (20(IV), 21(IV), 22(IV)) by bringing about compression in size in at least a part of the material (w1, w2, w3, w4) being conveyed, by means of an impediment (30) arranged between the conveying pipe (100) and the material (w1, w2, w3, w4) to be handled, or against the impediment, before transportation of the material to the delivery end of the pneumatic transport system for wastes.
Method for feeding in and for handling waste material in the channel section of a pneumatic wastes conveying system, in which method waste material or recycleable material is fed into a feed-in container from the input aperture of an input point of a pneumatic pipe transport system for material and onwards into the channel section between the feed-in container and the material conveying pipe, from where the material is conveyed along with the transporting air via the material conveying pipe to the delivery end of the pneumatic material conveying system, where the material is separated from the transporting air. In the method the material is acted upon by the combined effect of suction and replacement air in the channel section by bringing about compression in size in at least a part of the material being conveyed, by means of an impediment arranged between the conveying pipe and the material to be handled, or against the impediment, before transportation of the material to the delivery end of the pneumatic transport system for wastes.
Pipe joint, which is formed from the end portions of pipe sections to be joined together with the portions including a collar, and from flange parts which, as seen from the junction, are placed on different sides of the collars and tightened with applicable fixing members, such as with screws and nuts. The collar of the pipe section is formed from the wall of the end of the pipe section by shaping with a shaping member. The joint surface of the collar of at least one of the pipe sections to be joined is arranged to be divergent by the amount of an angle α, β from the plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the pipe section. A method and to a flange part arrangement are disclosed.
B21D 19/04 - Flanging or other edge treatment, e.g. of tubes by continuously-acting tools moving along the edge shaped as rollers
F16L 27/08 - Adjustable joints; Joints allowing movement allowing adjustment or movement only about the axis of one pipe
F16L 23/032 - Flanged joints the flanges being connected by members tensioned axially characterised by the shape or composition of the flanges
F16L 23/028 - Flanged joints the flanges being connected by members tensioned axially characterised by how the flanges are joined to, or form an extension of, the pipes the flanges being held against a shoulder
B21D 19/02 - Flanging or other edge treatment, e.g. of tubes by continuously-acting tools moving along the edge
Sensor arrangement and method for monitoring a person with a sensor arrangement, which comprises measuring electronics and a sensor structure (100) that can be fitted onto a base. The sensor structure (100) comprises at least one sensor, and the arrangement is adapted to determine, by means of the data measured by the measuring electronics and the sensor, a change in the moisture of the base and the presence of a person on the base.
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
A61F 13/42 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators with wetness indicator or alarm
G08B 21/22 - Status alarms responsive to presence or absence of persons
G01L 1/14 - Measuring force or stress, in general by measuring variations in capacitance or inductance of electrical elements, e.g. by measuring variations of frequency of electrical oscillators
G01L 1/16 - Measuring force or stress, in general using properties of piezoelectric devices
G01L 1/18 - Measuring force or stress, in general using properties of piezo-resistive materials, i.e. materials of which the ohmic resistance varies according to changes in magnitude or direction of force applied to the material
G01L 1/22 - Measuring force or stress, in general by making use of electrokinetic cells, i.e. liquid-containing cells wherein an electrical potential is produced or varied upon the application of stress using resistance strain gauges
G01N 27/04 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance by investigating resistance
G01N 27/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance by investigating capacitance
51.
A SENSOR ARRANGEMENT FOR MEASURING MOISTURE AND THE PRESENCE OF A PERSON ON A BASE
Sensor arrangement and method for monitoring a person with a sensor arrangement, which comprises measuring electronics and a sensor structure (100) that can be fitted onto a base. The sensor structure (100) comprises at least one sensor, and the arrangement is adapted to determine, by means of the data measured by the measuring electronics and the sensor, a change in the moisture of the base and the presence of a person on the base.
G08B 21/22 - Status alarms responsive to presence or absence of persons
A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
A61F 13/42 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators with wetness indicator or alarm
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
G01N 27/04 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance by investigating resistance
G01N 27/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance by investigating capacitance
G01L 1/14 - Measuring force or stress, in general by measuring variations in capacitance or inductance of electrical elements, e.g. by measuring variations of frequency of electrical oscillators
G01L 1/16 - Measuring force or stress, in general using properties of piezoelectric devices
G01L 1/18 - Measuring force or stress, in general using properties of piezo-resistive materials, i.e. materials of which the ohmic resistance varies according to changes in magnitude or direction of force applied to the material
G01L 1/22 - Measuring force or stress, in general by making use of electrokinetic cells, i.e. liquid-containing cells wherein an electrical potential is produced or varied upon the application of stress using resistance strain gauges
52.
Method and apparatus in pneumatic materials handling and a waste container/separating device
Method for filling a waste container/separating device (50) of a pneumatic material conveying system, in which method material is conducted into a material container from a conveying pipe (100) via an inlet aperture (55) and in which method, for bringing about the suction/partial vacuum needed in conveying the material, the suction side of a partial-vacuum source (30) is connected to act in the container space of the waste container/separating device (50) and onwards into the conveying pipe (100). By changing the point at which the suction of the partial-vacuum source acts or the strength of its action in the container space (68) of the waste container/separating device (50), the input direction in the container space of the material (W) being conducted into the container space from the inlet aperture (55) is acted upon. The invention also relates to an apparatus and to a waste container/separating device.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
19 - Non-metallic building materials
27 - Floor and wall coverings
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Machine tools; motors and engines (except for land
vehicles); machine coupling and transmission components
(except for land vehicles); agricultural implements other
than hand-operated; pneumatic tube conveyors; vacuum pumps;
waste disposals; waste handling systems consisting of waste
transportation machines, waste compacting machines, waste
collection machines; waste conveying systems consisting of
waste transportation machines, waste compacting machines,
waste collection machines; waste sorting machines and
systems. Measuring apparatus, namely, sensors, sensor films and other
electronic apparatus for counting, monitoring movement and
position of people, animals or objects on a given area;
computer software for receiving data from sensors and to
display data to end users; monitoring, guidance and access
control equipment and computer operating software for the
aforesaid goods; controlling, guiding and checking
(supervision) apparatus and instruments, computer software
for the aforesaid goods; RFID labels and sensors; computer
software for management and rationalization of waste
disposals and waste disposers; computer software for
management and rationalization of waste handling systems;
computer software for management and rationalization of
transportation of waste; machine readable labels, namely,
labels carrying magnetically, optically or electronically
recorded or encoded information; electronic updatable
displays, signage, labels, tags and cards; control systems
for electronically updatable displays, signage, labels, tags
and cards; burglar alarms; theft prevention installations,
electric; anti-theft alarms [other than for vehicles;
luminous signs. Lighting systems and apparatus, namely, LED light fixtures. Building materials, not of metal; non-metallic building
materials for floors. Carpets, rugs, mats and matting, linoleum and other
materials for covering existing floors. Building construction; repair and installation services for
waste handling systems; repair and installation services for
waste conveying systems; repair and installation services
for waste compacting machines and apparatus; repair and
installation services for waste conveying machines and
apparatus; repair and installation services for pneumatic
tube conveyors, vacuum pumps, waste disposal and waste
disposers. Transport; packaging and storage of goods; transport and
storage of trash; transport and storage of waste; transport
by pipeline; collecting [transportation] of trash and waste;
monitoring movement of people, animals or objects on a given
area through sensor technology; monitoring unusual position,
movement or non-movement of people, animals or objects
through sensor technology. Treatment of waste; consultancy relating to waste disposals,
waste disposers and waste handling systems; sorting of trash
and waste. Scientific and industrial research in the field of sensor
technology and its applications; counting people, animals or
objects on a given area through sensor technology;
technological services relating to waste disposals, waste
disposers and waste handling systems.
54.
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FEEDING IN AND CONVEYING MATERIAL
Method for feeding in and conveying material in a pneumatic material-conveying system, in which method material (w) is fed into the channel space (10) of the material conveying channel (1 ) via a number of input apertures (20) of input points (2) that are at a vertical distance from each other and is conveyed in the channel space onwards to the delivery end of the material conveying channel mainly by means of gravity and the suction brought about by the partial-vacuum generators of the pneumatic material-conveying system. In the material input phase, the displacement in the channel space (10) of at least most of the material (w) fed in from higher up to the point in the channel space of a lower input point is prevented with an arresting means (31 ) arranged in the material conveying channel, between the input aperture (20) of the input point (2) situated higher up and the input aperture of a second input point below it, in which case the material collects in the input phase in the channel space (10) supported by an arresting means (31 ), and that in the material conveying phase the connection from the suction side of the partial-vacuum generator of the material conveying system is connected to the material conveying channel (1 ), the arresting means (31 ) is displaced from the first position into the second position in such a way that the material (w) that was supported by the arresting means (31 ) is able to displace in the channel space (10) of the material channel towards the delivery end of the material conveying channel (1 ). The invention also relates to an apparatus.
Method for feeding in and transporting material in a pneumatic conveying system for material, which conveying system comprises at least one input point (60) of material, a material conveying pipe (100), which can be connected to the input point (60), and a material container (10, 50), in which the material being transported is separated from the transporting air, and also means for producing a partial vacuum/a pressure difference and/or a transporting air current in the conveying pipe (100) at least during the transporting of the material, which means comprise at least one partial-vacuum source (30). In the method the suction side of the partial-vacuum source (30) is connected to act in the conveying pipe (100) and onwards to an input point (60) arranged in the conveying pipe, or to act at least in the feeder channel (81) that is between the conveying pipe and the input point, in which case the input point (60), or at least the feeder channel (81), intended for emptying that is closest to the material container in the conveying direction of the material empties and the material displaces into the conveying pipe (100), that arranged in the input point, on the inside of said input point and on the opposite side of the input aperture (61) with respect to the feeder channel (81), is a shut-off element (601), which is moved by means of the suction produced by the partial-vacuum source (30) from a first position, in which the shut-off element (601) does not make the pathway through the input aperture (61) into the feeder channel (81) essentially smaller, into a second position, in which the shut-off element (601) does make the pathway through the input aperture (61) into the feeder channel (81) essentially smaller, when the pressure on the first side, on the feeder channel (81) side, of the shut-off element (601) is smaller than on the second side, on the opposite side with respect to the feeder channel, of the shut-off element (601). The invention also relates to an input point and to a pneumatic material-conveying system.
Apparatus for processing material in a pneumatic material conveying system, which apparatus includes a waste container/separating device, into which material is configured to be conducted from a conveying pipe of the pneumatic material conveying system via an inlet aperture and which is configured to be connected to a device for achieving a partial vacuum. The apparatus further includes a press device/compactor device, which is arranged to act on the material (w) conducted into the waste container/separating device, via at least one aperture formed in the container, and that at least one wall that is transverse with respect to the input direction of the material is arranged in the container space of the waste container/separating device, which wall is configured to guide the material into the operating range in the container space of the compression device of the press device/compactor device. A waste container/separating device is provided.
B65F 3/14 - Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse with devices for charging, distributing, or compressing refuse in the interior of the tank of a refuse vehicle
B65F 1/10 - Refuse receptacles with refuse filling means, e.g. air-locks
B65F 5/00 - Gathering or removal of refuse otherwise than by receptacles or vehicles
B30B 9/30 - Presses specially adapted for particular purposes for baling; Compression boxes therefor
B65F 3/20 - Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse with devices for charging, distributing, or compressing refuse in the interior of the tank of a refuse vehicle with charging pistons, plates, or the like
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
19 - Non-metallic building materials
27 - Floor and wall coverings
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
45 - Legal and security services; personal services for individuals.
Goods & Services
Machine tools; motors and engines (except for land vehicles); machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); agricultural implements other than hand-operated; pneumatic tube conveyors; vacuum pumps; waste disposals; waste handling systems consisting of waste transportation machines, waste compacting machines, waste collection machines; waste conveying systems consisting of waste transportation machines, waste compacting machines, waste collection machines; waste sorting machines and systems. Measuring apparatus, namely, sensors, sensor films and other electronic apparatus for counting, monitoring movement and position of people, animals or objects on a given area; computer software for receiving data from sensors and to display data to end users; monitoring, guidance and access control equipment and computer operating software for the aforesaid goods; controlling, guiding and checking (supervision) apparatus and instruments, computer software for the aforesaid goods; RFID labels and sensors; computer software for management and rationalization of waste disposals and waste disposers; computer software for management and rationalization of waste handling systems; computer software for management and rationalization of transportation of waste; machine readable labels, namely, labels carrying magnetically, optically or electronically recorded or encoded information; electronic updatable displays, signage, labels, tags and cards; control systems for electronically updatable displays, signage, labels, tags and cards; burglar alarms; theft prevention installations, electric; anti-theft alarms [other than for vehicles]. Lighting systems and apparatus, namely, LED light fixtures and luminous signs. Building materials, not of metal; non-metallic building materials for floors. Carpets, rugs, mats and matting, linoleum and other materials for covering existing floors. Building construction; repair and installation services for waste handling systems; repair and installation services for waste conveying systems; repair and installation services for waste compacting machines and apparatus; repair and installation services for waste conveying machines and apparatus; repair and installation services for pneumatic tube conveyors, vacuum pumps, waste disposal and waste disposers. Transport; packaging and storage of goods; transport and storage of trash; transport and storage of waste; transport by pipeline; collecting and sorting of trash and waste. Treatment of waste; services and consultancy relating to waste disposals, waste disposers and waste handling systems. Scientific and industrial research in the field of sensor technology and its applications. Security services for the protection of property and individuals, namely to counting and monitoring movement of people, animals or objects on a given area through sensor technology; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals, namely to monitor unusual position, movement or non-movement of people, animals or objects through sensor technology.
System and method for observing the presence, location, movement and/or attitude of one or more objects (106, 601) to be monitored with a monitoring system, wherein sensors (102, 201, 301, 401) of the system are disposed in a part, such as on a floor, wall or ceiling (110), of the area (108) to be monitored, and the system measures with sensors (102, 201, 301, 401) the area (108) to be monitored, and determines the presence, location, movement and/or attitude of the object (106, 601) on the basis of the measurement results of the sensors (102, 201, 301, 401). The system has a first mode and a second mode, and the system checks in the first mode the attitude and/or state of health of the object (106) in the area to be monitored (108) and functions in the second mode as an intruder alarm monitoring the area (108) to be monitored.
G08B 19/00 - Alarms responsive to two or more different undesired or abnormal conditions, e.g. burglary and fire, abnormal temperature and abnormal rate of flow
G08B 21/02 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
G08B 21/04 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons responsive to non-activity, e.g. of elderly persons
System and method for observing the presence, location, movement and/or attitude of one or more objects (106, 601) to be monitored with a monitoring system, wherein sensors (102, 201, 301, 401) of the system are disposed in a part, such as on a floor, wall or ceiling (110), of the area (108) to be monitored, and the system measures with sensors (102, 201, 301, 401) the area (108) to be monitored, and determines the presence, location, movement and/or attitude of the object (106, 601) on the basis of the measurement results of the sensors (102, 201, 301, 401). The system has a first mode and a second mode, and the system checks in the first mode the attitude and/or state of health of the object (106) in the area to be monitored (108) and functions in the second mode as an intruder alarm monitoring the area (108) to be monitored.
G08B 21/02 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
G08B 21/04 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons responsive to non-activity, e.g. of elderly persons
G08B 19/00 - Alarms responsive to two or more different undesired or abnormal conditions, e.g. burglary and fire, abnormal temperature and abnormal rate of flow
60.
APPARATUS FOR HANDLING MATERIAL, AND WASTE CONTAINER/SEPARATING DEVICE
Apparatus for handling material in connection with a pneumatic material conveying system, which apparatus comprises a waste container/separating device (50), into which material is adapted to be conducted from a conveying pipe (100) of the pneumatic material conveying system via an input aperture (55) and which is adapted to be connected to means for achieving a partial vacuum. The apparatus further comprises a press device/compactor device (70), which is arranged to act on the material (w) conducted into the waste container/separating device (50), via at least one aperture (69) formed in the container, and that at least one wall (60) that is transverse with respect to the input direction of the material is arranged in the container space (68) of the waste container/separating device (50), and that at least one aperture (600) is arranged or formed in the wall (60), which aperture is fitted in the wall (60) on the path of travel (P) of the material (w) being fed in via the input aperture (55), which wall (60) is adapted to control or limit the movement of material in the container space (68). The invention also relates to a waste container/separating device.
Apparatus for handling material in connection with a pneumatic material conveying system, which apparatus comprises a waste container/separating device (50), into which material is adapted to be conducted from a conveying pipe (100) of the pneumatic material conveying system via an input aperture (55) and which is adapted to be connected to means for achieving a partial vacuum. The apparatus further comprises a press device/compactor device (70), which is arranged to act on the material (w) conducted into the waste container/separating device (50), via at least one aperture (69) formed in the container, and that at least one wall (60) that is transverse with respect to the input direction of the material is arranged in the container space (68) of the waste container/separating device (50), and that at least one aperture (600) is arranged or formed in the wall (60), which aperture is fitted in the wall (60) on the path of travel (P) of the material (w) being fed in via the input aperture (55), which wall (60) is adapted to control or limit the movement of material in the container space (68). The invention also relates to a waste container/separating device.
Input point (1) of a pneumatic material conveying system, which input point comprises an input aperture (2) for feeding material to inside the input point from outside the input point, means (3) for opening and closing the input aperture. The input point (1) comprises a channel part (10), in the wall of which an aperture is formed for feeding material into the channel space (10") of the channel part (10) via the input aperture (2), that the means for opening and closing the input aperture (2) comprise a first shut-off means (3), which is fitted inside the channel part (10) movably between at least one first position, in which the connection for feeding in material via the input aperture (2) is closed, and at least one second position, in which the connection for feeding in material via the input aperture (2) is open, and that the input point (1) comprises a counterpart (400) supported movably with respect to the body of the input point, against which counterpart the first shut-off means (3) is adapted to settle in the first position. The invention also relates to a method and to a system.
Method for feeding in and for handling material in an input point of a pneumatic wastes conveying system, in which method waste material or recyclable material is fed into an input point from an input aperture (2) of the input point (1 ) of a pneumatic pipe transport system for material, from where the material is conveyed along with the transporting air via a material conveying pipe to the delivery end of the pneumatic material conveying system, where the material is separated from the transporting air. An input point (1 ) comprises a channel part (10), in the wall of which an aperture (201 ) is formed for feeding material into the channel part via the input aperture (2), and that in the method the input aperture of the input point is opened and closed with a first shut-off means (3), which is a bushing means, and which is fitted inside the channel part (10) arranged in the input point movably between at least one first position, in which the connection for feeding in material via the input aperture (2) is closed, and at least one second position, in which the connection for feeding in material via the input aperture (2) is open.
Method for feeding material into a rotary shaper device in a pneumatic pipe transport system for material, in which the material is conducted along a feeder channel to the rotary shaper device, in which case the material to be handled is conducted into the shaper device and/or through it by the aid of at least partly the suction and/or a pressure difference of the pneumatic pipe transport system. In the method the material is acted upon in the feeder channel, or in the channel leading into it, with at least one guide member, which is configured to reduce the undesirable rotation of the material in the feeder channel and/or to improve the access of replacement air into the rotary shaper. The invention also relates to an apparatus.
B65G 53/66 - Use of indicator or control devices, e.g. for controlling gas pressure, for controlling proportions of material and gas, for indicating or preventing jamming of material
B65F 5/00 - Gathering or removal of refuse otherwise than by receptacles or vehicles
B65G 51/02 - Directly conveying the articles, e.g. slips, sheets, stockings, containers or workpieces, by flowing gases
65.
Method and apparatus for handling material in a pneumatic materials handling system
Method for feeding material into a shaping device in a pneumatic materials conveying system, in which method material, such as waste material is fed into a shaping device, and/or through it, in a feeder channel by the aid of at least partly gravity and at least partly suction and/or a pressure difference, which shaping device is a rotary shaper, with which the material is processed so as to be denser and is conveyed onwards. In the material infeed direction before the rotary shaper is a movable arresting device, which arresting device has a first position, in which it extends into the feeder channel and in which first position the arresting device receives at least some of the force effect produced by the material in the feeder channel and in which the transfer of the material in the feeder channel is limited, if necessary, with the arresting device, and which arresting device has a second position, in which the arresting device does not extend into the feeder channel.
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Goods & Services
(1) Machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); pneumatic tube conveyors; vacuum pumps; waste handling systems consisting of waste transportation machines, waste compacting machines, waste collection machines; waste conveying systems consisting of waste transportation machines, waste compacting machines, waste collection machines (1) Building construction; repair and installation services for waste handling systems; repair and installation services for waste conveying systems; repair and installation services for pneumatic tube conveyors, vacuum pumps, waste disposal and waste disposers; transport services, namely transportation of trash, waste, medical waste, special waste, food waste; packaging and storage of goods in the field of waste management, waste disposal and waste handling; storage of trash; storage of waste; waste disposal services and transport of trash and waste by air, by rail, by road and by water; transport of trash by pipeline; transport of waste by pipeline
67.
Method and apparatus for treating the outlet air of a pneumatic waste conveying system
Method for treating outlet air in a pneumatic waste conveying system, in which the outlet air is at least partly the conveying air to be used in waste conveying. In the method in a first phase additional air is brought into the body of conveying air in the partial-vacuum generator of the pneumatic waste conveying system before the output aperture of the partial-vacuum generator, and that in the method in a second phase additional air is brought into the body of outlet air as a consequence of the suction effect brought about by the outlet air in such a way that the outlet air and the additional air mix with each other at least partly. The invention also relates to an apparatus.
F04C 18/12 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of intermeshing-engagement type, i.e. with engagement of co-operating members similar to that of toothed gearing of other than internal-axis type
B65F 5/00 - Gathering or removal of refuse otherwise than by receptacles or vehicles
Pipe joint, which comprises at least one first pipe section (2), and a sleeve part 5, into which the butt end part of the pipe section (2) is disposed in such a way that the sleeve part (5) extends a distance on top of the pipe section (2) from the butt end of the pipe section that is inside the sleeve, and heating means (7), such as resistance wires. For forming the joint, a joint component (3) is arranged between the outer surface (16) of at least one pipe section (2) and the inside surface (15) of the sleeve part (5), which joint component is configured to form a joint with the sleeve part (5) when the joint area is warmed with the heating means (7), and that a collar (6) is arranged on the pipe section (2), which collar comprises a detent surface (10) for the joint component (3). The invention also relates to a method for forming a pipe joint.
F16L 47/03 - Welded joints with an electrical resistance incorporated in the joint
F16L 47/24 - Connecting arrangements or other fittings specially adapted to be made of plastics or to be used with pipes made of plastics based principally on specific properties of plastics for joints between metal and plastics pipes
B29C 65/34 - Joining of preformed parts; Apparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure using heated elements which remain in the joint, e.g. "verlorenes Schweisselement"
B29C 65/00 - Joining of preformed parts; Apparatus therefor
F16L 13/11 - Adhesive or cemented joints using materials which fill the space between parts of a joint before hardening
69.
APPARATUS FOR ACTING ON MATERIAL TO BE CONVEYED IN A MATERIAL CONVEYING SYSTEM
Apparatus for acting on material to be conveyed in a material conveying channel, which apparatus comprises an impeding means (30), which can be arranged in the material conveying channel, which impeding means (30) can be moved between at least two positions, a first position, in which the impeding means (30) extends into the channel space (10) of the material conveying channel, and a second position, in which the impeding means does not essentially extend into the channel space of the material conveying channel. Means (31, 33) are arranged in connection with the impeding means (30), for conducting flowing medium, such as replacement air, from outside the material conveying channel into the channel space (10) of the material conveying channel to the point of, or into the vicinity of, the impeding means (30).
Method for feeding in and for handling waste material in the channel section of a pneumatic wastes conveying system, in which method waste material or recycleable material is fed into a feed-in container (10) from the input aperture (2) of an input point (1) of a pneumatic pipe transport system for material and onwards into the channel section (20, 21, 22) between the feed-in container and the material conveying pipe (100), from where the material is conveyed along with the transporting air via the material conveying pipe (100) to the delivery end of the pneumatic material conveying system, where the material is separated from the transporting air. In the method the material (w) is acted upon by the combined effect of suction and replacement air in the channel section (20, 21, 22) by bringing about compression in size in at least a part of the material (w) being conveyed, by means of an impediment (30) arranged between the conveying pipe (100) and the material (w) to be handled, or against the impediment, before transportation of the material to the delivery end of the pneumatic transport system for wastes.
Method for feeding in and for handling waste material in the channel section of a pneumatic wastes conveying system, in which method waste material or recycleable material is fed into a feed-in container (10) from the input aperture (2) of at least two input points (1) of a pneumatic pipe transport system for material and onwards into the channel section (20, 21, 22) between the feed-in container and the material conveying pipe (100), from where the material is conveyed along with the transporting air via the material conveying pipe (100) to the delivery end of the pneumatic material conveying system, where the material is separated from the transporting air. In the method the channel section (20(II), 20(III), 20(IV)... (22(II), (22(III), 22(IV)) of at least one second input point is connected to the channel section (20(l), 21(I), 22(I)) of one first input point between the input point (1) and an impeding means (30, 30'), in that in the method at least a part of the material (w1, w2, w3, w4) fed in is acted upon by the combined effect of suction and replacement air in the channel section (20(l), 21(I), 22(I)... (20(IV), 21(IV), 22(IV)) by bringing about compression in size in at least a part of the material (w1, w2, w3, w4) being conveyed, by means of an impediment (30) arranged between the conveying pipe (100) and the material (w1, w2, w3, w4) to be handled, or against the impediment, before transportation of the material to the delivery end of the pneumatic transport system for wastes.
Method for feeding in and for handling waste material in the channel section of a pneumatic wastes conveying system, in which method waste material or recycleable material is fed into a feed-in container (10) from the input aperture (2) of an input point (1) of a pneumatic pipe transport system for material and onwards into the channel section (20, 21, 22) between the feed-in container and the material conveying pipe (100), from where the material is conveyed along with the transporting air via the material conveying pipe (100) to the delivery end of the pneumatic material conveying system, where the material is separated from the transporting air. In the method the material (w) is acted upon by the combined effect of suction and replacement air in the channel section (20, 21, 22) by bringing about compression in size in at least a part of the material (w) being conveyed, by means of an impediment (30) arranged between the conveying pipe (100) and the material (w) to be handled, or against the impediment, before transportation of the material to the delivery end of the pneumatic transport system for wastes.
Method for feeding in and for handling waste material in the channel section of a pneumatic wastes conveying system, in which method waste material or recycleable material is fed into a feed-in container (10) from the input aperture (2) of at least two input points (1) of a pneumatic pipe transport system for material and onwards into the channel section (20, 21, 22) between the feed-in container and the material conveying pipe (100), from where the material is conveyed along with the transporting air via the material conveying pipe (100) to the delivery end of the pneumatic material conveying system, where the material is separated from the transporting air. In the method the channel section (20(II), 20(III), 20(IV)... (22(II), (22(III), 22(IV)) of at least one second input point is connected to the channel section (20(l), 21(I), 22(I)) of one first input point between the input point (1) and an impeding means (30, 30'), in that in the method at least a part of the material (w1, w2, w3, w4) fed in is acted upon by the combined effect of suction and replacement air in the channel section (20(l), 21(I), 22(I)... (20(IV), 21(IV), 22(IV)) by bringing about compression in size in at least a part of the material (w1, w2, w3, w4) being conveyed, by means of an impediment (30) arranged between the conveying pipe (100) and the material (w1, w2, w3, w4) to be handled, or against the impediment, before transportation of the material to the delivery end of the pneumatic transport system for wastes.
Pipe joint, which is formed from the end portions of the pipe sections to be joined together, said end portions having a collar, and from flange parts which, as seen from the junction, are placed on different sides of the collars and tightened with applicable fixing means, such as with screws and nuts, which collar of the pipe section is formed from the wall of the end of the pipe section by shaping with shaping means. The joint surface of the collar of at least one of the pipe sections to be joined is arranged to be divergent by the amount of an angle from the plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the pipe section. The invention also relates to a method and to a flange part arrangement.
F16L 23/032 - Flanged joints the flanges being connected by members tensioned axially characterised by the shape or composition of the flanges
B21D 19/04 - Flanging or other edge treatment, e.g. of tubes by continuously-acting tools moving along the edge shaped as rollers
F16L 23/028 - Flanged joints the flanges being connected by members tensioned axially characterised by how the flanges are joined to, or form an extension of, the pipes the flanges being held against a shoulder
75.
METHOD FOR FORMING A PIPE JOINT, PIPE JOINT AND FLANGE PART ARRANGEMENT
Pipe joint, which is formed from the end portions of the pipe sections (1, 2) to be joined together, said end portions having a collar (3, 4), and from flange parts (9, 10) which, as seen from the junction, are placed on different sides of the collars and tightened with applicable fixing means, such as with screws (17) and nuts (18), which collar (3, 4) of the pipe section is formed from the wall of the end of the pipe section by shaping with shaping means (F). The joint surface (7, 8) of the collar (3, 4) of at least one of the pipe sections (1, 2) to be joined is arranged to be divergent by the amount of an angle (α, β) from the plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (L) of the pipe section. The invention also relates to a method and to a flange part arrangement.
F16L 23/032 - Flanged joints the flanges being connected by members tensioned axially characterised by the shape or composition of the flanges
F16L 23/028 - Flanged joints the flanges being connected by members tensioned axially characterised by how the flanges are joined to, or form an extension of, the pipes the flanges being held against a shoulder
B21D 19/04 - Flanging or other edge treatment, e.g. of tubes by continuously-acting tools moving along the edge shaped as rollers
76.
DEVICE COMPONENT OF A PNEUMATIC WASTE CONVEYING SYSTEM
Device component of a pneumatic waste conveying system, which device component comprises a frame structure arrangement. A device component (10, 20, 30), such as a separating device, material container, press device or pump device unit, in the frame structure arrangement is arranged in a supported manner at least partly inside a support body framework (11, 31 ), which support body framework (11, 31 ) is configured to function as a freight transport container, and that the support body framework is configured to function as a support body for the device component at the installation site.
Detachable blade bit of a handling means of a rotary shaper, which blade bit is configured to be fixed to a ring-shaped handling means of the rotary shaper, which blade bit (14A, 14C) comprises a blade edge and guide surfaces extending obliquely away from it. Starting from the blade edge (153) a guide surface (150) is arranged on the bottom surface of the blade bit (14A, 14C), which guide surface is arranged at an angle of δ (delta) with the vertical plane tangential to the blade edge, which guide surface (150) is configured to displace the material to be handled by the rotary shaper downwards, at least when the handling means is rotated in the second direction. The invention also relates to a handling means and to a rotary shaper.
B02C 18/00 - Disintegrating by knives or other cutting or tearing members which chop material into fragments; Mincing machines or similar apparatus using worms or the like
B65F 5/00 - Gathering or removal of refuse otherwise than by receptacles or vehicles
78.
Separating device and method for a pneumatic material conveying system
A method and apparatus for improving the separating efficiency of a separating device of a pneumatic material conveying system, such as of a waste conveying system, in which the material to be transported, is separated from the transporting air, and/or for preventing blocking of the output aperture for the transporting air of the separating device. The transporting air and the material coming with it are initially brought into a rotating movement in the chamber space of the separating device. The transporting air is deflected in the chamber space of the separating device, and is conducted into the output channel. The flow of transporting air is acted upon in the chamber space of the separating device or in the output channel by bringing about a guiding effect for the transporting air in the opposite direction with respect to its direction of rotation.
B04C 5/13 - Construction of the overflow ducting, e.g. diffusing or spiral exits formed as a vortex finder and extending into the vortex chamber; Discharge from vortex finder otherwise than at the top of the cyclone; Devices for controlling the overflow
79.
METHOD AND APPARATUS IN PNEUMATIC MATERIALS HANDLING AND A WASTE CONTAINER/SEPARATING DEVICE
ABSTRACT Method for filling a waste container/separating device of a pneumatic material conveying system, in which,melhod material is conducted into a material container from a conveying pipe via an inlet aperture and in which method, for bringing about the suction/partial vacuum needed,in conveying the material, the suction side of a partial-vacuum source is connected to act in the container space of the waste container/separating device and onwards into the conveying pipe. By changing the point at which the suction of the partial-vacuum source acts or the strength of its action in the container space of the waste container/separating device, the input direction in the container space of the material being conducted into the container space from the inlet aperture is acted upon. The invention also relates to an apparatus and to a waste container/separating device. CA 2900486 2020-03-31
Method for filling a waste container/separating device (50) of a pneumatic material conveying system, in which method material is conducted into a material container from a conveying pipe (100) via an inlet aperture (55) and in which method, for bringing about the suction/partial vacuum needed in conveying the material, the suction side of a partial-vacuum source (30) is connected to act in the container space of the waste container/separating device (50) and onwards into the conveying pipe (100). By changing the point at which the suction of the partial-vacuum source acts or the strength of its action in the container space (68) of the waste container/separating device (50), the input direction in the container space of the material (W) being conducted into the container space from the inlet aperture (55) is acted upon. The invention also relates to an apparatus and to a waste container/separating device.
Method for feeding in waste material from an inlet chute (90) into the container space of a material container (10), in which inlet chute (90) is arranged at least one input point (60), in which is an input aperture (61 ) for feeding in material (68) into the inlet chute and onwards along a channel section of the inlet chute into a material container (10), which inlet chute comprises a mainly vertical channel section (91 ) and a section (92, 93) deviating from the vertical direction. The conveying of material to be conveyed in the inlet chute (90) is enhanced at least in the section (92, 93) of the inlet chute deviating from the vertical direction by bringing about a transporting air flow in the inlet chute in the input direction of material towards the material container (10), which transporting air flow is brought about at least partly with a fan means (7), the blowing side of which fan means is connected into medium connection with the inlet chute (90) and/or the suction side of the fan means is connected into medium connection with the container space of the material container (10). The invention also relates to an apparatus.
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Goods & Services
Machine tools; motors and engines (except for land
vehicles); machine coupling and transmission components
(except for land vehicles); pneumatic tube conveyors; vacuum
pumps; waste handling systems consisting of waste
transportation machines, waste compacting machines, waste
collection machines; waste conveying systems consisting of
waste transportation machines, waste compacting machines,
waste collection machines. Building construction; repair and installation services for
waste handling systems; repair and installation services for
waste conveying systems; repair and installation services
for pneumatic tube conveyors, vacuum pumps, waste disposal
and waste disposers. Transport; packaging and storage of goods; transport and
storage of trash; transport and storage of waste; transport
of trash by pipeline; transport of waste by pipeline.
83.
METHOD FOR HANDLING MATERIAL IN A MATERIAL CONVEYING SYSTEM, INPUT POINT OF A MATERIAL CONVEYING SYSTEM, AND A MATERIAL CONVEYING SYSTEM
Method for feeding in and for transporting material in a pneumatic material conveying system, which conveying system comprises at least one input point (60) for material, a material conveying pipe (100), which can be connected to an input point (60), and a material container (10, 50), in which the material to be transported is separated from the transporting air, and also means for achieving a partial vacuum/pressure difference and/or a transporting air flow in the conveying pipe (100) at least during the transporting of material, which means comprise at least one partial vacuum source (30). In the method the suction side of the partial-vacuum source (30) is connected to act in the conveying pipe (100) and onwards to act in an input point (60) arranged in the conveying pipe or at least to act in the feed-in channel (81 ) that is between the conveying pipe and an input point, in which case the input point (60), or at least the feed-in channel (81 ), that is closest to the material container in the conveying direction of the material empties and the material displaces into the conveying pipe (100), that the channel arranged between an input aperture (61 ) of an input point and the conveying pipe (100) comprises a wall (65) that changes its shape, with which wall (65) changing its shape the pathway between an input aperture (61 ) of an input point (60) and the conveying pipe (100) is closed or at least the flow cross-sectional area of the pathway is essentially reduced, when the pressure in the pathway is essentially smaller than outside the wall part (65) that changes its shape. The object of the invention is also an input point and a pneumatic material conveying system.
Method for feeding in and for transporting material in a pneumatic material conveying system, which conveying system comprises at least one input point (60) for material, a material conveying pipe (100), which can be connected to an input point (60), and a material container (10, 50), in which the material to be conveyed is separated from the transporting air, and also means for achieving a partial vacuum/pressure difference and/or a transporting air flow in the conveying pipe (100) at least during the transporting of material, which means comprise at least one partial-vacuum source (30). In the method the suction side of the partial-vacuum source (30) is connected to act in the conveying pipe (100) and onwards into an input point (60) arranged in the conveying pipe, or at least into the feed-in channel (81 ) that is between the conveying pipe and an input point, in which case the input point (60), or at least the feed-in channel (81 ), intended for emptying that is closest to the material container in the conveying direction of the material empties and the material displaces into the conveying pipe (100), that the flow resistance of an input point (60), such as the flow resistance brought about by an input aperture (61), or the flow resistance brought about by a number of input points (60), such as the flow resistance of the open input apertures (61 ) of a number of input points (60), is formed to be greater than the flow resistance of the conveying pipe (100) of material in such a way that a transporting air flow is produced in the conveying piping also in the input point (60) intended for emptying, which is farthest in the opposite direction* with respect to the conveying direction of the material and/or that the suction produced by the partial-vacuum source acts in the feed-in channel of at least the farthest input point, even though between the suction side of the partial-vacuum source and the- input point intended for emptying there is at least one input point having an open input aperture in medium connection with the conveying pipe for material.
Device for changing a flowpath, to which device are connected one first pipeline (2), at least two other pipelines (20A, 20B, 20C, 20D), such as a second pipeline (20A) and a third pipeline (20B), and also means for changing the pathway of the medium between the one first pipeline (2) and any of at least two other pipelines (20A, 20B, 20C, 20D). The first pipeline (2) is arranged to be bendable at least at the point of its free end formed to be moveable, or in the proximity of said point, that the means for changing the pathway of the medium comprise means (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 1 1 ) for moving the free end of the first pipeline (2), and coupling means (13, 14) for coupling and uncoupling the free end of the first pipeline (2) with at least one other pipeline (20A, 20B, 20C, 20D). The invention also relates to a system.
Method for extracting smoke and combustion gases from a space, in which method the combustion gases are conducted into a duct in which suction is acting. The smoke and combustion gases are conducted from the space (S) into the conveying piping (5) of a pneumatic material-conveying system. The invention also relates to an apparatus and to use.
Apparatus for processing material in connection with a pneumatic material conveying system, which apparatus comprises a waste container/separating device (50), into which material is configured to be conducted from a conveying pipe (100) of the pneumatic material conveying system via an inlet aperture (55) and which is configured to be connected to means for achieving a partial vacuum. The apparatus further comprises a press device/compactor device (70), which is arranged to act on the material (w) conducted into the waste container/separating device (50), via at least one aperture (69) formed in the container, and that at least one wall (60) that is transverse with respect to the input direction of the material is arranged in the container space (68) of the waste container/separating device (50), which wall (60) is configured to guide the material into the operating range in the container space (68) of the compression means (71 ) of the press device/compactor device. The invention also relates to a waste container/separating device.
Apparatus for processing material in connection with a pneumatic material conveying system, which apparatus comprises a waste container/separating device (50), into which material is configured to be conducted from a conveying pipe (100) of the pneumatic material conveying system via an inlet aperture (55) and which is configured to be connected to means for achieving a partial vacuum. The apparatus further comprises a press device/compactor device (70), which is arranged to act on the material (w) conducted into the waste container/separating device (50), via at least one aperture (69) formed in the container, and that at least one wall (60) that is transverse with respect to the input direction of the material is arranged in the container space (68) of the waste container/separating device (50), which wall (60) is configured to guide the material into the operating range in the container space (68) of the compression means (71 ) of the press device/compactor device. The invention also relates to a waste container/separating device.
Method for handling material in a pneumatic material conveying system, which conveying system comprises at least one input point (108) of material, a material conveying pipe (100), which can be connected to an input point (108), and a separating device or a container (11), in which the material to be transported is separated from the transporting air, and also means for achieving a pressure difference and/or a transporting air flow in the conveying pipe (100) at least during the transportation of material. In the method the separating device is a deep collection container-separating device (10), into which material is conveyed from input points (108) via a conveying pipe (100), and in that in the emptying phase the collection container (11) is lifted with lifting means and the material (w) that has collected in the collection container (11) is emptied via an openable and closable aperture (6) arranged in the bottom part of the collection container (11). The invention also relates to a separating device and to a material conveying system.
Method for handling material in a pneumatic pipe transport system, in which material, such as waste material, is input from an input aperture of an input point (3), such as from the input aperture of a refuse chute or of some other input point, and is conducted along a feeder channel (2) with a shaper device (1) arranged in connection with the input point or in the proximity of it, in which case the material to be handled is conducted into the shaper device and/or through it by the aid of at least partly gravity and/or the suction and/or a pressure difference of the pneumatic pipe transport system. In the method the material is handled with one handling means (10) in a shaper device (1), which handling means is rotated around an axis of rotation when handling material and which handling means comprises an aperture (20), which is arranged eccentrically with respect to the axis of rotation of the handling means, that the rotatable handling means (10) arranges the material to be infed into the proximity of the output aperture and, if necessary, shapes the material, together with at least an edge (18) of the output aperture of the rotary shaper and/or the wall of the output channel (4), when the handling means (10) is rotated with a drive device (7).
B65F 5/00 - Gathering or removal of refuse otherwise than by receptacles or vehicles
B02C 18/12 - Disintegrating by knives or other cutting or tearing members which chop material into fragments; Mincing machines or similar apparatus using worms or the like with rotating knives within vertical containers with drive arranged below container
B30B 3/04 - Presses characterised by the use of rotary pressing members, e.g. rollers, rings, discs co-operating with one another, e.g. with co-operating cones
Method for handling material in a pneumatic pipe transport system, in which material, such as waste material, is input from an input aperture of an input point (3), such as from the input aperture of a refuse chute or of some other input point, and is conducted along a feeder channel (2) with a shaper device (1) arranged in connection with the input point or in the proximity of it, in which case the material to be handled is conducted into the shaper device and/or through it by the aid of at least partly gravity and/or the suction and/or a pressure difference of the pneumatic pipe transport system. In the method the material is handled with one handling means (10) in a shaper device (1), which handling means is rotated around an axis of rotation when handling material and which handling means comprises an aperture (20), which is arranged eccentrically with respect to the axis of rotation of the handling means, that the rotatable handling means (10) arranges the material to be infed into the proximity of the output aperture and, if necessary, shapes the material, together with at least an edge (18) of the output aperture of the rotary shaper and/or the wall of the output channel (4), when the handling means (10) is rotated with a drive device (7).
B02C 18/12 - Disintegrating by knives or other cutting or tearing members which chop material into fragments; Mincing machines or similar apparatus using worms or the like with rotating knives within vertical containers with drive arranged below container
B30B 3/04 - Presses characterised by the use of rotary pressing members, e.g. rollers, rings, discs co-operating with one another, e.g. with co-operating cones
92.
METHOD FOR CLEANING THE PIPING OF A PNEUMATIC MATERIALS HANDLING SYSTEM, AND A CLEANING APPARATUS, AND A SYSTEM
Method for cleaning the conveying pipe of a pneumatic material conveying system, such as of a waste conveying system, and/or for conveying material that is in the piping, in which method at least one cleaning means (1) is fed into a conveying pipe, and a pressure difference is achieved in the pipe and under the influence of the pressure difference the cleaning means is brought to move for cleaning the pipe, and/or for conveying material, in the conveying pipe section intended to be cleaned. In the method a cleaning means (1) or a combination of a number of cleaning means (1, 1') is moved in the conveying piping (100, 101), and that the cleaning means (1) or combination of a number of cleaning means (1, 1') is connected to a transmission means (2), with which the movement of the cleaning means (1) or combination of a number of cleaning means (1, 1') in the conveying piping is limited or guided. The object of the invention is also a cleaning apparatus and a system.
B65F 5/00 - Gathering or removal of refuse otherwise than by receptacles or vehicles
B65G 53/04 - Conveying materials in bulk pneumatically through pipes or tubes; Air slides
B08B 9/053 - Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes moved along the pipes by a fluid, e.g. by fluid pressure or by suction
F16L 55/26 - Pigs or moles, i.e. devices movable in a pipe or conduit with or without self-contained propulsion means
Method for conveying material that is in the piping of a pneumatic waste conveying system, in which method at least one conveying means (1) of material is fed into a conveying pipe, and a pressure difference is achieved in the pipe and under the influence of the pressure difference the conveying means is brought to move for conveying material in the conveying pipe section. In the method a conveying means (1) or a combination of a number of conveying means (1, 1') is moved in the conveying piping (100, 101) and that the conveying means (1) or combination of a number of conveying means (1, 1') is connected to a transmission means (2), with which the movement of the conveying means (1) or combination of a number of conveying means (1, 1') in the conveying piping is limited or guided and that a duct (16) is arranged in the conveying means (1) through it from a first side to a second side, through which duct transporting air is conducted in the conveying piping. The object of the invention is also a conveying apparatus and a pneumatic wastes conveying system.
B65F 5/00 - Gathering or removal of refuse otherwise than by receptacles or vehicles
B08B 9/053 - Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes moved along the pipes by a fluid, e.g. by fluid pressure or by suction
F16L 55/26 - Pigs or moles, i.e. devices movable in a pipe or conduit with or without self-contained propulsion means
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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HANDLING MATERIAL IN A PNEUMATIC MATERIALS HANDLING SYSTEM
Method for feeding material into a shaping device in a pneumatic materials conveying system, in which method material, such as waste material is fed into a shaping device (1), and/or through it, in a feeder channel (3) by the aid of at least partly gravity and at least partly suction and/or a pressure difference, which shaping device (1) is a rotary shaper, with which the material is processed so as to be denser and is conveyed onwards. In the material infeed direction before the rotary shaper (1) is a movable arresting means (21), which arresting means has a first position, in which it extends into the feeder channel (3) and in which first position the arresting means (21) receives at least some of the force effect produced by the material (w) in the feeder channel (3) and in which the transfer of the material (w) in the feeder channel (3) is limited, if necessary, with the arresting means (21), and which arresting means (21) has a second position, in which the arresting means (21) does not extend into the feeder channel (3).
Method for feeding material into a rotary shaper device in a pneumatic pipe transport system for material, in which the material is conducted along a feeder channel (2) to the rotary shaper device (1 ), in which case the material (w) to be handled is conducted into the shaper device and/or through it by the aid of at least partly the suction and/or a pressure difference of the pneumatic pipe transport system. In the method the material (w) is acted upon in the feeder channel (2), or in the channel (3) leading into it, with at least one guide means (20, 30, 40), which is configured to reduce the undesirable rotation of the material (w) in the feeder channel and/or to improve the access of replacement air into the rotary shaper. The invention also relates to an apparatus.
Method for treating outlet air in a pneumatic waste conveying system, in which the outlet air is at least partly the conveying air to be used in waste conveying. In the method in a first phase additional air is brought into the body of conveying air in the partial-vacuum generator (2) of the pneumatic waste conveying system before the output aperture (35) of the partial-vacuum generator, and that in the method in a second phase additional air is brought into the body of outlet air as a consequence of the suction effect brought about by the outlet air in such a way that the outlet air and the additional air mix with each other at least partly. The invention also relates to an apparatus.
B65F 5/00 - Gathering or removal of refuse otherwise than by receptacles or vehicles
F04C 29/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories, of pumps or pumping installations specially adapted for elastic fluids, not provided for in groups
Method for treating outlet air in a pneumatic waste conveying system, in which the outlet air is at least partly the conveying air to be used in waste conveying. In the method in a first phase additional air is brought into the body of conveying air in the partial-vacuum generator (2) of the pneumatic waste conveying system before the output aperture (35) of the partial-vacuum generator, and that in the method in a second phase additional air is brought into the body of outlet air as a consequence of the suction effect brought about by the outlet air in such a way that the outlet air and the additional air mix with each other at least partly. The invention also relates to an apparatus.
B65F 5/00 - Gathering or removal of refuse otherwise than by receptacles or vehicles
F04C 29/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories, of pumps or pumping installations specially adapted for elastic fluids, not provided for in groups
Pipe joint, which comprises at least one first pipe section (2), and a sleeve part 5, into which the butt end part of the pipe section (2) is disposed in such a way that the sleeve part (5) extends a distance on top of the pipe section (2) from the butt end of the pipe section that is inside the sleeve, and heating means (7), such as resistance wires. For forming the joint, a joint component (3) is arranged between the outer surface (16) of at least one pipe section (2) and the inside surface (15) of the sleeve part (5), which joint component is configured to form a joint with the sleeve part (5) when the joint area is warmed with the heating means (7), and that a collar (6) is arranged on the pipe section (2), which collar comprises a detent surface (10) for the joint component (3). The invention also relates to a method for forming a pipe joint.
F16L 47/03 - Welded joints with an electrical resistance incorporated in the joint
B29C 65/34 - Joining of preformed parts; Apparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure using heated elements which remain in the joint, e.g. "verlorenes Schweisselement"
Method for handling outlet air in a pneumatic waste-conveying system, in which the outlet air is at least partly the conveying air to be used in waste conveying. The outlet air is blown from the outward blowing pipe (1) into a chamber (24) comprising at least one output aperture (22) and one second aperture (16, 17), in which second aperture a suction effect is achieved with the blowing of the outlet air such that additional air is brought into the body of outlet air in the chamber via the at least one second aperture (16, 17) as a consequence of the suction effect achieved with the outlet air, and that the outlet air and the additional air mix with each other at least partly in the chamber (24) before the output aperture (22) from which the mixture of outlet air and additional air is conducted away. The invention also relates to an apparatus.
Sleeve part of a pipe joint wherein the sleeve part includes a chamber space, into which the opposing butt ends of the pipe parts to be connected together are placed such that the sleeve part extends a distance from the point of connection of the pipe parts to be connected together on top of both pipe parts. The sleeve part includes heating member, such as resistance wires. As a consequence of the heating of the resistance wires a joint forms between the sleeve part and the pipe parts. An inspection aperture is formed in the sleeve part through the wall of the sleeve part from the exterior to the interior to a point where the positioning of the opposing butt end surfaces of the pipe parts to be connected together can be verified. The invention also relates to a pipe joint.
F16L 47/03 - Welded joints with an electrical resistance incorporated in the joint
B29C 65/78 - Means for handling the parts to be joined, e.g. for making containers or hollow articles
B29C 65/00 - Joining of preformed parts; Apparatus therefor
B29C 65/34 - Joining of preformed parts; Apparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure using heated elements which remain in the joint, e.g. "verlorenes Schweisselement"
