公开(公告)号：WO2021191231A1

公开(公告)日：2021-09-30

申请号：PCT/EP2021/057484

申请日：2021-03-23

Applicant: TOMRA SYSTEMS ASA

Inventor： LUNDE, Tom ,  PETTERSEN, Fredrik

IPC: G07F7/06 ,  G07F9/10 ,  G07F7/0609

Abstract: There is provided an RVM comprising: an infeed opening (1100), a receiving compartment (1200), an infeed passage (1300) connecting said infeed opening (1100) to said receiving compartment (1200), one or more infeed indicators (1400), each infeed indicator (1400) comprising a plurality of light areas (1410), which plurality of light areas (1410) within at least one of said infeed passage (1300) and said receiving compartment (1200) and which light areas (1410) are visible to a user from outside of the RVM (1000), wherein each the infeed indicator (1400) is configured to alter the intensity and/or colour of the light areas (1410) in sequential manner to indicate a status of the RVM (1000) to the user.

公开(公告)号：WO2021160865A1

公开(公告)日：2021-08-19

申请号：PCT/EP2021/053558

申请日：2021-02-12

Applicant: TOMRA SYSTEMS ASA

Inventor： SANDAHL NÄS, Silje ,  VISSEBRÅTEN, Kent

IPC: G07F7/06 ,  G06Q20/18 ,  G06Q20/32

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for an RVM system and an RVM system configured to implement the method. The method comprises the steps of: receiving a set of used containers from a user through an infeed; initiating a new collection session and establishing a Session ID; initiating a transfer of said Session ID to a user via physical or digital means after said new collection session has been initiated; establishing a resulting return value for said set of used containers; linking said resulting return value to said Session ID, where the initiating of a transfer of said Session ID to a user is performed before said step of linking said resulting return value to said Session ID.

公开(公告)号：WO2014067983A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-08

申请号：PCT/EP2013/072685

申请日：2013-10-30

Applicant: TOMRA SYSTEMS ASA

Inventor： FONNELØP, Brynjar Aarseth ,  SÆTHER, Geir

IPC: B65G21/06 ,  B65G23/22 ,  G07F7/06

CPC classification number: B65G23/22 ,  B65G15/12 ,  B65G21/06 ,  B65G37/005 ,  G07F7/06 ,  G07F7/0609

Abstract: The invention relates to a conveyor module (1) for a reverse vending machine, which is mountable to a docking unit (2), and comprises at least one conveyor belt (6); a housing (7) for supporting the at least one conveyor belt (6), and a force receiving element (38) for receiving a driving power for driving the at least one conveyor belt (6), which force receiving element (38) is accessible from outside of the conveyor module (1) through an opening (42) in the housing (7). Further, the invention relates to a docking unit (2) for a conveyor module (1) of a reverse vending machine, comprising a housing (14), and a force feed element (16) for outputting a driving power to the conveyor module (1), which force feed element (16) is accessible from outside of the docking unit (2) through an opening in the housing (14).

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于反向自动售货机的输送机模块（1），其可安装到对接单元（2）上，并且包括至少一个输送带（6）; 用于支撑所述至少一个传送带（6）的壳体（7）和用于接收用于驱动所述至少一个传送带（6）的驱动力的受力元件（38），所述受力元件（38）是 通过外壳（7）中的开口（42）可从输送机模块（1）的外部进入。 此外，本发明涉及一种用于反向自动售货机的输送机模块（1）的对接单元（2），包括壳体（14）和用于向输送机模块输出驱动力的力供给元件（16） 1），该力供给元件（16）可从对接单元（2）的外部通过壳体（14）中的开口接近。

公开(公告)号：WO2013117674A3

公开(公告)日：2013-11-07

申请号：PCT/EP2013052486

申请日：2013-02-07

Applicant: TOMRA SYSTEMS ASA

Inventor： DEHLI TERJE ,  BECH LARS ALFRED ,  OESTBY THOMAS

IPC: B30B9/32 ,  B30B1/26 ,  B30B15/28

CPC classification number: B30B9/321 ,  B30B1/26 ,  B30B1/261 ,  B30B15/285

Abstract: The present invention relates to compacting apparatus (10), comprising: a compression plate (12), a piston (16) having a surface (18) facing the compression plate, and a drive mechanism adapted to alternately move the piston towards and away from the compression plate such that an object may be compacted between the compression plate(12) and said surface of the piston (18), wherein the drive mechanism can be positioned inside or partly outside the piston (16). The present invention also relates to a reverse vending machine comprising such a compacting apparatus, use of such a compacting apparatus, and a method of compacting objects.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及压实装置（10），其包括：压缩板（12），具有面向压缩板的表面（18）的活塞（16），以及适于使活塞朝向和远离交替地移动的驱动机构 所述压缩板使得物体可压缩在所述压缩板（12）和所述活塞（18）的所述表面之间，其中所述驱动机构可位于所述活塞（16）的内部或部分外部。 本发明还涉及包括这样的压实装置的逆向自动售货机，这种压实装置的用途以及压实物体的方法。

公开(公告)号：WO2009061207A9

公开(公告)日：2009-05-14

申请号：PCT/NO2008/000390

申请日：2008-11-06

Applicant: TOMRA SYSTEMS ASA ,  LUNDE, Tom

Inventor： LUNDE, Tom

IPC: G01B11/24 ,  G02B6/24 ,  F21V8/00 ,  G07F7/06

Abstract: An apparatus for generating and viewing an image of an item (95) against a reflective surface (94) with a light source (85), a camera (97) and operational electronics (98) installed on a single, common circuit board (99) located with a plane thereof along an exterior upright wall (102') of a closed optics compartment (102). The light source faces a window element (103) of the closed optics compartment with a first light guide part (86) and directs light further into the optics compartment by means of a second light guide part (86') located on the other side of the window element and aligned with the first light guide part (86). An optical unit is located in the optics compartment and comprises a light path extender (89, 90, 91), a light source input region, a lens unit (93), and at least one image detection output region. The light source input region comprises said first tubular light guide part (86) contacting the outside of the window (103), and the second tubular light guide part (86') contacting the inside face of the window element (103) and aligned with the first light guide part (86), said second light guide part (86') at a downstream end having a 45° inclined, first light redirecting mirror (87), and an output aperture with a light diffuser (88).

公开(公告)号：WO2006080851A3

公开(公告)日：2007-11-29

申请号：PCT/NO2006000029

申请日：2006-01-24

Applicant: TOMRA SYSTEMS ASA ,  SAETHER GEIR ,  SIVERTSEN RONALD ,  LUNDE TOM

Inventor： SAETHER GEIR ,  SIVERTSEN RONALD ,  LUNDE TOM

IPC: G07F7/06 ,  G01N21/88 ,  G06F7/00

CPC classification number: G07F7/0609 ,  G01N21/8806 ,  Y02W30/61 ,  Y02W30/628 ,  Y10S209/919 ,  Y10S209/93

Abstract: The invention relates to means in a reverse vending machine (RVM) for receiving, handling, sorting and storing returnable items or objects. The RVM includes an item supporting, rotating, sorting and conveyor unit, an upright storage chamber for such items, a safety apparatus to avoid operational hazards, a camera aided detection device for detecting at least one of a bar code on and other characteristics, e.g. contour, of an item, a simplified token system , and a drive system with a releasable power coupling for operating the sorting device and a further storage device.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于接收，处理，排序和存储可回收物品或物品的反向自动售货机（RVM）中的装置。 RVM包括物品支撑，旋转，分拣和输送单元，用于这些物品的立式储存室，用于避免操作危险的安全装置，用于检测条形码和其它特征中的至少一个的相机辅助检测装置，例如， 物品的轮廓，简化的令牌系统以及具有用于操作分拣装置和另外的存储装置的可释放的动力联接的驱动系统。

公开(公告)号：WO2006004431A1

公开(公告)日：2006-01-12

申请号：PCT/NO2005/000254

申请日：2005-07-05

Applicant: TOMRA SYSTEMS ASA ,  NORDBRYHN, Andreas

Inventor： NORDBRYHN, Andreas

IPC: G07F7/06

CPC classification number: G07F7/0609 ,  G06Q10/30 ,  Y02W90/20

Abstract: A method and a system for determining the remuneration for the return of identifiable empty packaging to a receiving point, wherein the empty packaging (7; 8) is identified with respect to at least one selected characteristic thereof, for example, dimension, type of packaging, type of material, recyclability, and deposit value, if any. The remuneration for individual types of empty packaging is related to at least two of a plurality of legal entities (10 - 15) which, for the return of empty packaging, are remuneration-providing and connectable to a remuneration coordinator (9) in communication with the receiving point in the form of a reverse vending machine (1), and to the remuneration level of the connected legal entities that is applicable at any given time for a particular type or particular types of empty packaging.

Abstract translation: 一种用于确定用于将可识别的空包装返回到接收点的报酬的方法和系统，其中相对于其至少一个所选择的特征来识别空包装（7; 8），例如尺寸，包装类型 ，材料类型，可回收利用和存款价值（如果有的话）。 个别类型的空包装的报酬与多个法律实体（10-15）中的至少两个有关，为了返回空包装，报酬提供和可连接到薪酬协调员（9），与 反向自动售货机（1）形式的接收点，以及适用于特定类型或特定类型空包装的任何给定时间的连接法人的报酬水平。

公开(公告)号：WO2022013343A1

公开(公告)日：2022-01-20

申请号：PCT/EP2021/069733

申请日：2021-07-15

Applicant: TOMRA SYSTEMS ASA

Inventor： LUNDE, Tom ,  PETTERSEN, Fredrik

IPC: G06Q10/00 ,  G07F7/06 ,  B65G65/23 ,  B65G47/40

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system (1) for collecting waste objects for recycling comprising a reverse vending machine, RVM (100), and a carrier arrangement (300; 350) adapted to receive a devaluated waste object (2) at a first location having a first elevation, and adapted to transport and deliver the devaluated waste object to a second location having a higher elevation than the first location and an inlet of the RVM (100). The system (1) further comprises a buffer arrangement adapted to receive the devaluated waste object (2) from the RVM (100) at a third location and to deliver the devaluated waste object (2) to the carrier arrangement (300; 350) at the first location. The carrier arrangement (300; 350) comprises at least one carrier adapted to move repeatedly between the first location and the second location. The disclosure further relates to a process of transporting and collecting waste objects (2).

公开(公告)号：WO2017174820A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-12

申请号：PCT/EP2017/058528

申请日：2017-04-10

Applicant: TOMRA SYSTEMS ASA

Inventor： NORDBRYHN, Andreas ,  HUNNES HELGESEN HANSEN, Anders

IPC: G07F7/06 ,  G07F9/02

CPC classification number: G06Q20/206 ,  G06K7/1413 ,  G06K9/18 ,  G06K9/6267 ,  G06K2209/01 ,  G06Q20/18 ,  G06Q20/4016 ,  G07F7/0609 ,  G07F9/026

Abstract: A system for detection of fraud attempts in reverse vending machine, which comprises: - one radiation emitting device for illuminating a food or beverage container being received by said reverse vending machine, - one radiation detection device configured to detect radiation reflected at and/or transmitted through and/or emitted from said food or beverage container in response to said illumination; - one processing unit configured to: - receive information corresponding to the detected radiation from said at least one radiation detecting device; - analyzing said information to determine the existence of additional radiation, which additional radiation is not received from valid food or beverage containers, and - upon determination of the existence of said additional radiation classify said food or beverage container as fraudulent; as well as a reverse vending machine provided with such a system and a corresponding method.

Abstract translation: 一种用于检测反向自动售货机中的欺诈企图的系统，其包括： - 一个辐射发射装置，用于照亮由所述反向自动售货机接收的食物或饮料容器;一个辐射检测装置，被配置为 响应于所述照明检测在所述食物或饮料容器处反射和/或透射通过和/或从所述食物或饮料容器发射的辐射; - 一个处理单元，被配置为： - 从所述至少一个辐射检测设备接收与检测到的辐射对应的信息; - 分析所述信息以确定是否存在附加辐射，哪些附加辐射不是从有效食物或饮料容器接收的，并且 - 在确定所述附加辐射的存在时，将所述食物或饮料容器分类为欺骗性的; 以及配备这种系统和相应方法的逆向自动售货机。

公开(公告)号：WO2014122305A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-14

申请号：PCT/EP2014/052546

申请日：2014-02-10

Applicant: TOMRA SYSTEMS ASA

Inventor： JACOBSEN, Katrin M. ,  WINDELSTAD, Dag ,  BECH, Lars Alfred ,  DAGSLET, Åsmund Birger

IPC: B65G47/14

CPC classification number: B65G47/1457 ,  B65G47/1464 ,  B65G47/256 ,  B65G2201/0235 ,  B65G2201/0244

Abstract: A device and a method for singulation of used beverage received in bulk into individual objects and forwarding them towards a receiving station. The bottles have different shapes and sizes. The device includes a rotating surface, a conveyor (102, 121, 122) at least partly encircling said rotating surface and adapted to receive objects from the rotating surface and transport them away from the rotating surface; and an outer wall (104, 105) along the periphery of the conveyor at least along the part of the conveyor that encircles the rotating surface. The conveyor includes a first section (121) which receives objects from the rotating surface, and a second section (122) which is only capable of transporting objects one by one and aligned with the direction of movement of the conveyor or otherwise fall back onto the rotating surface due to the limitation of the width of the conveyor by a wall (105).

Abstract translation: 用于将大量接收的用过的饮料分离成单个物体并将其转发到接收站的装置和方法。 瓶子有不同的形状和尺寸。 所述装置包括旋转表面，至少部分地环绕所述旋转表面并适于从所述旋转表面接收物体并将其输送离开所述旋转表面的传送器（102,121,122）; 以及至少沿着包围旋转表面的输送机的部分沿着输送机的周边的外壁（104,105）。 输送机包括从旋转表面接收物体的第一部分（121）和仅能够一个接一个地运送物体并与输送机的运动方向对齐或以其它方式回落到其上的第二部分（122） 由于通过壁（105）的输送机的宽度的限制，旋转表面。