Abstract: The invention applies to a waste-paper basket having a detachable tub for receiving litter held against a support column by a hook-and-bolt system. According to the invention, the support column (2) has towards its upper part (2) an element forming a tub-cover (2) completely solid with an elongated central beam essentially vertical in its position of use. The invention applies in particular to a basket intended to be used at a fixed site in the street to receive litter tossed away by passersby.

Abstract: The invention involves a reinforced loading pallet and a processing for reinforcing same. Under the invention, with the pallet composed chiefly of two matching, superimposed panels each comprising a rigid framework equipped with ties channels are formed in some or all of the ties of at least one of the panels, and reinforcing rods (10) are inserted into said channels. The invention is applied notably to pallets for handling goods.

Abstract: The invention concerns a kinematic system of an industrial robot and a sequential control system of its operating cycle.The robot comprises a vertical spindle supporting a main rotating arm and a forearm fixed to a gripping component. A first vertical transfer jack is provided at the end of the forearm. Arms are mounted via bearings on a loose spindle in a link and can swivel, driven by servo-motors in a horizontal plane so as to form a kinematic system functioning in cylindrical coordinates. The servo-motors are programmed to drive the gripping component through a linear trajectory at the beginning of the cycle. A releasable couping system with memory device is provided for the tool-holder. The controller control system is arranged to ensure the transitory readjustment of each arm to a starting position.