Patent ID: 9016496
Filing Date: 2015-04-28
Classification: B65F,Y02W

Abstract:
1. A subsurface system for collection of refuse comprising various independent modules according to the type of refuse to be collected, said system comprising: in the subsurface area, an underground bunker and a container for collection of the refuse lifted by means of an automatic crane on a collection truck; and on a surface, a post on a cover, said post having an input bin located at a height of 90 cm from said cover, which opens up to 90 degrees and supports the paving: means to open and close the cover; means to automatically hitch the automatic crane of the collection truck to the container; safety devices comprising a moving element which remains stowed against the wall of the bunker when the container is inside the bunker and tips into a horizontal position when the container is collected, covering the bunker opening; means to open and close the input bin; means to measure a volume of refuse in the container; means to measure a weight of a container; and means to measure a weight of refuse deposited in the input bin; wherein the means for automatically hitching of the crane to a container with a closed base and completely open on an upper side are such that the container has, on each inner side, a fixed arm coupled to the body of the container, which, at its upper extremity, has a groove configured to be hitched to an outer element of a coupling system at a top of the crane in such a way as to enable automatic lifting of the container to the point where it will be emptied by turning.