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Abstract

The present application relates to a containing barrel, by the slanting downward structure of guide structure, the downward force is gradually applied to the force applying end of the clamp along with the sliding of the pressing rod, so that the clamping end is opened, because the pressing rod is moved from the first end to the second end of the barrel mouth, the guide structure is inevitably encountered, this process can ensure that the clamp is opened, and after the pressing rod is separated from the guide structure, the clamp is quickly clamped and closed under the elastic force of the elastic member, the bag is clamped, and then the clamp pulls the bag to open. Through the above process, the automatic opening of the bag in the containing barrel is realized, which saves the corresponding motor for driving the clamp, effectively simplifies the structure of the clamping assembly, and reduces the cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of bag storage technology, and in particular to a storage container. Background Technology

[0002] Trash cans with automatic bag opening function are popular among users due to their convenience and the ability to heat-seal trash bags when they are full of trash, and these trash cans have been widely promoted.

[0003] Most automatic bag-opening trash cans use clips to open the bags. The specific process is as follows: the clips clamp one side of the bag inside the trash can, and then the clips clamp one side of the bag away from the other side of the bag, so that the two sides of the bag open relative to each other, thus opening the bag.

[0004] However, the current method of opening and closing the clamps requires a corresponding drive structure. In order to ensure that the clamps can be opened, a corresponding motor is needed to drive the clamps. This method results in a complex clamp structure and high cost. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a container.

[0006] A container for holding a bucket includes: a bucket body, a drive assembly, and a clamping assembly;

[0007] The barrel body has a barrel opening, and the end of the barrel body away from the barrel opening has a barrel bottom;

[0008] The clamping assembly includes a sliding frame, a support shaft, a pressure rod, a clamp, and an elastic element. The sliding frame is slidably connected to the barrel body, and the driving assembly is drivingly connected to the sliding frame. The sliding frame is used to slide along a first direction from a first end of the barrel opening to a second end under the drive of the driving assembly. A support frame is provided on the sliding frame. The clamp is rotatably connected to the support frame through the support shaft. The clamp has a force-applying end and a clamping end. The force-applying end faces the first end of the barrel opening, and the clamping end faces the second end of the barrel opening. The elastic element is connected to the clamp and is used to provide elastic force to the clamp so that the clamping end of the clamp is clamped.

[0009] The support frame has a limiting groove along the second direction. The limiting groove gradually extends incline away from the bottom of the bucket from the first end near the bucket opening to the second end near the bucket opening. The length direction of the pressing rod is parallel to the second direction, and the pressing rod is inserted into the limiting groove. The pressing rod slides in the limiting groove along the extension direction of the limiting groove. The pressing rod movably abuts against the force-applying end of the clamp. The second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

[0010] The side wall of the bucket opening is provided with a guide structure. The guide structure is at least partially inclined towards the bottom of the bucket along the direction of the second end near the bucket opening. The height of the end of the guide structure near the first end of the bucket opening is greater than or equal to the height of the pressure rod on the force-applying end when it is not near the guide structure. The pressure rod is used to slide along the guide structure and apply force to the force-applying end under the action of the guide structure, so as to open the clamping end.

[0011] In one embodiment, the guiding structure includes a straight guiding structure and a downward guiding structure. The straight guiding structure extends along a first direction from a first end near the opening of the bucket to a second end near the opening of the bucket. The height of the end of the straight guiding structure near the first end of the opening of the bucket is greater than or equal to the height of the downward pressing rod on the force-applying end when it is not near the guiding structure. The downward guiding structure is connected to the end of the straight guiding structure near the second end of the opening of the bucket. The downward guiding structure gradually tilts towards the bottom of the bucket along the direction near the second end of the opening of the bucket. When the downward pressing rod slides to the straight guiding structure, it slides along the straight guiding structure. When the downward pressing rod slides to the downward guiding structure, it applies force to the force-applying end under the action of the downward guiding structure, so that the clamping end opens.

[0012] In one embodiment, the guiding structure is a guide rib protruding from the side wall of the bucket opening. The guide rib includes a straight guide rib and a downward-pressing guide rib. The straight guide rib extends along a first direction from a first end near the bucket opening to a second end near the bucket opening. The downward-pressing guide rib is connected to the end of the straight guide rib near the second end of the bucket opening. The downward-pressing guide rib gradually tilts towards the bottom of the bucket along the direction near the second end of the bucket opening. When the downward-pressing rod slides to the straight guide rib, the downward-pressing rod slides against the side of the straight guide rib facing the bottom of the bucket. When the downward-pressing rod slides to the downward-pressing guide rib, it gradually tilts and slides towards the bottom of the bucket along the side of the downward-pressing guide rib facing the bottom of the bucket. Under the action of the downward-pressing guide rib, force is applied to the force-applying end so that the clamping end opens.

[0013] In one embodiment, the clamp includes a clamping piece rotatably connected to the support frame via the support shaft. The clamping piece has a force-applying end and a clamping end. One end of the elastic member is connected to the sliding frame, and the other end of the elastic member is connected to the force-applying end of the clamping piece. The clamping end abuts against the first end of the sliding frame near the opening of the barrel under the elastic force of the elastic member.

[0014] In one embodiment, the cross-sectional shape of the pressure rod is set to circular.

[0015] In one embodiment, when the pressure rod moves with the sliding frame, the minimum distance between the pressure rod and the second end of the bucket opening is less than the distance between the guide structure and the second end of the bucket opening.

[0016] In one embodiment, the side of the lower guide rib away from the straight guide rib facing away from the bottom of the bucket is provided with an inclined guide surface, which is inclined in a direction gradually away from the bottom of the bucket along the direction from the second end near the bucket opening to the first end near the bucket opening.

[0017] In one embodiment, there are two sliding frames, each of which is provided with a support frame. The support frame on each sliding frame is rotatably connected to a clamp via a support shaft. The support frame on each sliding frame is provided with a limiting groove. The limiting grooves on the two sliding frames extend in the same direction and are aligned with each other. There is one pressing rod, which is inserted into the limiting grooves on the two sliding frames.

[0018] In one embodiment, symmetrically arranged guide structures are provided on the side walls on both sides of the barrel opening. The two ends of the pressing rod are used to apply force to the force-applying end when sliding along the guide structures on both sides, so as to open the clamping end.

[0019] In one embodiment, a blower assembly is further included, which is disposed at the second end of the barrel opening and has a blower nozzle facing the bottom of the barrel.

[0020] The aforementioned container, through its downward-sloping guide structure, allows the pressure rod to slide gradually downwards along the guide mechanism, applying a downward force to the clamping end and causing it to open. Since the pressure rod inevitably encounters the guide structure as it moves from the first end of the container opening to the second end, this process ensures the clamp opens. After the pressure rod disengages from the guide structure, the clamp quickly closes under the elastic force of the elastic element, clamping the bag. Subsequently, the clamp pulls the bag open. This process achieves automatic bag opening within the container, eliminating the need for a motor to drive the clamp, effectively simplifying the clamping assembly structure and reducing costs. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the container bucket in one direction according to an embodiment;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the container bucket in one state according to an embodiment;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the container in another state according to one embodiment;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a driving component and a clamping component in one direction according to an embodiment;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the driving component and clamping component in another direction according to one embodiment;

[0027] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the driving component and clamping component in another direction, according to one embodiment.

[0028] Figure 7 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the drive assembly and clamping assembly in another direction, according to another embodiment;

[0029] Figure 8 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the drive assembly and clamping assembly in another direction, according to yet another embodiment.

[0030] The diagram is marked as follows:

[0031] 10. Holding container; 100. Container body; 500. Drive assembly; 200. Clamping assembly; 101. Container opening; 102. Container bottom; 210. Sliding frame; 220. Support shaft; 230. Pressing rod; 240. Clamp; 250. Elastic element; 260. Support frame; 251. Force application end; 252. Clamping end; 261. Limiting groove; 600. Bag device; 310. Slide rail; 320. Bearing connecting frame; 211. Sliding part; 510, drive motor; 520, driving gear; 530, driven gear; 540, drive belt; 212, tooth block; 300, guide structure; 310, straight guide structure; 320, downward pressure guide structure; 311, straight guide rib; 321, downward pressure guide rib; 322, inclined guide surface; 241, clamp; 400, blower assembly; 410, blower housing; 420, fan; 401, blower outlet. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0033] It is worth mentioning that the container in each embodiment can be used to hold items, and a bag is provided inside the container. The clamping component is used to clamp the bag and open the bag. The container can also be used as a trash can, in which case the bag inside the container can be used as a trash bag to hold garbage. The following embodiments will be described in detail using the container as a trash can.

[0034] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the container 10 of an embodiment of the present invention includes: a container body 100, a drive assembly 500 and a clamping assembly 200;

[0035] The barrel body 100 has a barrel opening 101, and the barrel body 100 has a barrel bottom 102 at the end away from the barrel opening 101;

[0036] The clamping assembly 200 includes a sliding frame 210, a support shaft 220, a pressing rod 230, a clamp 240, and an elastic element 250. The sliding frame 210 is slidably connected to the barrel body 100, and the driving assembly 500 is drivenly connected to the sliding frame 210. The sliding frame 210 is used to slide along a first direction from the first end to the second end of the barrel opening 101 under the drive of the driving assembly 500. A support frame 260 is provided on the sliding frame 210. The clamp 240 is rotatably connected to the support frame 260 via the support shaft 220. The clamp 240 has a force-applying end 251 and a clamping end 252. The force-applying end 251 faces the first end of the barrel opening 101, and the clamping end 252 faces the second end of the barrel opening 101. The elastic member 250 is connected to the clamp 240 and is used to provide elastic force to the clamp 240 so that the clamping end 252 of the clamp 240 is clamped.

[0037] The support frame 260 has a limiting groove 261 along the second direction. The limiting groove 261 gradually extends inclined away from the bottom of the bucket 102 from the first end near the bucket opening 101 to the second end near the bucket opening 101. The length direction of the pressing rod 230 is parallel to the second direction, and the pressing rod 230 is inserted into the limiting groove 261. The pressing rod 230 slides in the limiting groove 261 along the extension direction of the limiting groove 261. The pressing rod 230 movably abuts against the force-applying end 251 of the clamp 240. The second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

[0038] A guide structure 300 is provided on the side wall of the barrel opening 101. The guide structure 300 is at least partially inclined towards the barrel bottom 102 along the direction close to the second end of the barrel opening 101. The height of the end of the guide structure 300 close to the first end of the barrel opening 101 is greater than or equal to the height of the pressing rod 230 on the force-applying end 251 when it is not close to the guide structure 300. The pressing rod 230 is used to slide along the guide structure 300 and apply force to the force-applying end 251 under the action of the guide structure 300, so that the clamping end 252 opens.

[0039] In this embodiment, a bag device 600 is provided at the second end of the bucket opening 101. The bag device 600 is used to install bags. The bags have bags with holes. The first side of each bag passes through the bags and is attached to the hanging post on the bag device 600. The second side of each bag is not attached to the hanging post. It should be understood that the above-mentioned bag installation structure can be found in Chinese Patent ZL202020072298.8. This embodiment will not describe it in detail.

[0040] The clip 240 is used to clamp the first side of the bag. As the sliding frame 210 slides, it moves away from the second end of the bucket opening 101, thereby separating the first and second sides of the bag and opening the bag.

[0041] In this embodiment, taking the support shaft 220 of the clamp 240 as the boundary, the first end of the clamp 240 near the opening of the bucket is the force-applying end 251, and the second end of the clamp 240 near the opening of the bucket is the clamping end 252. In this embodiment, the clamping assembly 200 is used to realize the automatic opening and automatic clamping of the clamp 240. It should be understood that, for better description of the components, in each embodiment, the direction towards the bottom of the bucket 102 is defined as down, and the direction away from the bottom of the bucket 102 is defined as up. Specifically, the pressing rod 230 is located on the side of the clamp 240 facing away from the bottom of the bucket 102, that is, the pressing rod 230 is located on the upper surface of the clamp 240's force-applying end 251. When the sliding frame 210 has not slid to the guide structure 300, the clamp 240 is clamped under the action of the elastic element 250, that is, the force-applying end 251 is open. At this time, the height of the pressing rod 230 on the force-applying end 251 is less than or equal to the height of the end of the guide structure 300 near the first end of the bucket opening 101. It is worth mentioning that the height here refers to the distance between the pressing rod and the bottom of the bucket 102. Since the height of the pressing rod 230 is less than or equal to the height of the end of the guide structure 300, when the pressing rod 230 approaches the guide structure 300, it can gradually move downward under the guidance of the guide structure 300.

[0042] The elastic element 250 is connected to the force-applying end 251 of the clamp 240, and is used to apply force to the force-applying end 251 so that the force-applying end 251 opens and the clamping end 252 clamps. When the pressure rod 230 moves downward, it applies force to the force-applying end 251 so that the force-applying end 251 overcomes the elastic force of the elastic element 250 and moves downward, causing the clamping end 252 to open.

[0043] Specifically, in the initial state, such as Figure 2 As shown, the sliding frame 210 is located at the first end near the barrel opening 101, the clamp 240 is in a clamped state, and the drive assembly 500 drives the sliding frame 210 to move towards the second end near the barrel opening 101. When the pressing rod 230 moves with the sliding frame 210 to the guide structure 300, the pressing rod 230 slides along the guide structure 300, as shown. Figure 3As shown, as it gradually approaches the second end of the bucket opening 101, the pressing rod 230 gradually slides downward, thereby applying a downward force to the force-applying end 251, overcoming the elastic force of the elastic element 250, causing the clamping end 252 to gradually open. After the clamping end 252 opens, it continues to approach the bag. After the pressing rod 230 continues to reach the second end of the bucket opening 101 with the sliding frame 210, the pressing rod 230 disengages from the guide structure 300. The force-applying end 251 opens under the elastic force of the elastic element 250, and the clamping end 252 quickly clamps and closes, clamping the first side of the bag. Subsequently, the clamp 240 slides towards the first end of the bucket opening 101 with the sliding frame 210, pulling the first side of the bag away from the second side of the bag, causing the bag to open.

[0044] In the above embodiment, the downward-sloping structure of the guide structure 300 allows the pressure rod 230 to slide downwards along the guide mechanism, applying a downward force to the force-applying end 251 of the clamp 240, causing the clamping end 252 to open. Since the pressure rod 230 inevitably encounters the guide structure 300 as it moves from the first end of the bucket opening 101 to the second end, this process ensures the clamp 240 opens. After the pressure rod 230 disengages from the guide structure 300, the clamp 240 quickly clamps and closes under the elastic force of the elastic element 250, clamping the bag. Subsequently, the clamp 240 pulls the bag open. This process achieves automatic bag opening within the container 10, eliminating the need for a motor to drive the clamp 240, effectively simplifying the structure of the clamping assembly 200 and reducing costs.

[0045] To achieve the sliding of the sliding bracket 210, in one embodiment, such as Figures 4 to 6 As shown, a slide rail 310 is provided on the barrel opening 101, and a sliding frame 210 is mounted on the slide rail 310. To make the sliding frame 210 slide more smoothly, slide rails 310 are provided on both sides of the barrel opening 101. Each sliding frame 210 is slidably mounted on one of the slide rails.

[0046] In one embodiment, such as Figures 4 to 6 As shown, there are two sliding frames 210, and each sliding frame 210 is provided with a support frame 260. The support frame 260 on each sliding frame 210 is rotatably connected to a clamp 240 through a support shaft 220. The support frame 260 on each sliding frame 210 is provided with a limiting groove 261. The limiting grooves 261 on the two sliding frames 210 extend in the same direction and are aligned with each other. There is one pressing rod 230, which is inserted into the limiting groove 261 on the two sliding frames 210.

[0047] In this embodiment, as Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, the two sliding frames 210 are connected by a supporting connecting frame 320, allowing the two sliding frames 210 to slide synchronously and move more smoothly. Furthermore, two clips 240 are mounted on the two sliding frames 210, and the two clips 240 can clamp the two ends of the first side of the bag respectively, allowing the bag to open more fully. The pressing rod 230 passes through the limiting grooves 261 on the two sliding frames 210 and abuts against the force-applying ends 251 of the two clips 240, thus applying force to both clips 240 simultaneously, causing them to open synchronously.

[0048] In one embodiment, please refer again Figure 4 and Figure 5 Each of the two sliding frames 210 is provided with a sliding part 211, and the sliding part 211 is provided with a sliding hole. The sliding part 211 is slidably sleeved on the guide rail through the sliding hole. In this way, the two sliding frames 210 can slide along the slide rail 310 respectively, and the two sliding frames 210 are connected by a bearing connecting frame 320, so that the two sliding frames 210 can move synchronously and the movement is more stable.

[0049] In one embodiment, symmetrically arranged guide structures 300 are provided on the side walls of both sides of the barrel opening 101. The two ends of the pressing rod 230 are used to apply force to the force-applying end 251 when sliding along the guide structures 300 on both sides, so that the clamping end 252 opens.

[0050] In this embodiment, the guide structures 300 on both sides of the barrel opening 101 guide the two ends of the pressure rod 230 to tilt downwards, while pressing down on the two clamps 240, so that the two clamps 240 can open synchronously.

[0051] To make the individual clip 240 more stable, in one embodiment, two support frames 260 are provided on the sliding frame 210, and the two ends of the support shaft 220 are respectively connected to the two support frames 260, with the clip 240 located between the two support frames 260. In this way, the two support frames 260 support the two ends of the support shaft 220, making the clip 240 more stable.

[0052] It is worth mentioning that in some embodiments, such as Figure 7 As shown, there are three sliding frames 210, each with a support frame 260. Each support frame on the sliding frame has a clamp 240. These three clamps 240 can clamp the bag at three different points on its first side, allowing the bag to open more fully. Furthermore, the three sliding frames 210 are connected by a supporting connecting frame 320, enabling them to slide synchronously and move more smoothly.

[0053] In some embodiments, such as Figure 8 As shown, the number of sliding frames 210 can also be one. For example, the two ends of the sliding frame 210 are slidably mounted on the slide rails 310 on both sides of the bucket opening via sliding parts 211. The support frame 260 is located in the middle of the sliding frame 210, that is, the support frame 260 is located between the two sides of the bucket opening. A clip 240 is mounted on the support frame 260. In this way, by mounting the clip 240 on the support frame in the middle of the sliding frame 210, a single clip 240 can clamp the middle of the first side of the bag, so that the bag can be opened more fully.

[0054] To achieve the driving of the sliding frame 210, in one embodiment, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the drive assembly 500 is disposed on the bucket body 100, and the drive assembly 500 drives the sliding frame 210 to slide from the first end of the bucket opening 101 to the second end of the bucket opening 101. In one embodiment, as... Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the drive assembly 500 includes a drive motor 510, a drive gear 520, a driven gear 530, and a drive belt 540. The drive gear 520 and the driven gear 530 are respectively located at both ends of the barrel opening 101. The sliding frame 210 is provided with a toothed block 212. The drive motor 510 is driven and connected to the drive gear 520. The drive belt 540 is wound around the drive gear 520 and the driven gear 530, and the drive gear 520 and the driven gear 530 are respectively meshed with the drive belt 540. The toothed block 212 is meshed and connected to the drive belt 540. In this way, the drive motor 510 drives the drive belt 540 through the drive gear 520. The drive belt 540 drives the toothed block 212 to move through meshing with the toothed block 212. The toothed block 212 drives the sliding frame 210 to move, thereby realizing the drive of the sliding frame 210. In this embodiment, the axial directions of both the driving gear 520 and the driven gear 530 are perpendicular to the extending direction of the slide rail 310. This allows the drive belt 540 to be arranged in a direction parallel to the slide rail 310, thereby driving the sliding frame 210 to move along the extending direction of the slide rail 310. In one embodiment, the driving gear 520 includes multiple gears forming a gear set, one of which meshes with the drive belt 540.

[0055] It is worth mentioning that the guiding structure can be a guide groove provided on the side wall of the bucket opening, or a guide rib protruding from the side wall of the bucket opening. In one embodiment, the guiding structure is a guide groove provided on the side wall of the bucket opening. The guide groove gradually slopes towards the bottom of the bucket along the direction near the second end of the bucket opening, that is, the extension direction of the guide groove gradually slopes downward from one end near the first end of the bucket opening to one end near the second end of the bucket opening. When the pressing rod slides in the guide groove, since the guide groove gradually slopes towards the bottom of the bucket along the direction near the second end of the bucket opening, the pressing rod will gradually move downward along the guide groove as the sliding frame slides towards the second end of the bucket opening, thereby applying a downward force to the force-applying end of the clamp, so that the clamping end opens.

[0056] To ensure that the pressure rod enters the guide groove as it moves towards the second end of the bucket opening along with the sliding frame, in one embodiment, the height of the pressure rod at the force-applying end is equal to the height of the guide groove at the first end of the bucket opening when it is not near the guide groove. When the pressure rod is not near the guide groove and is located near the first end of the bucket opening, the force-applying end opens under the elastic force of the elastic element. Therefore, the pressure rod is at its highest point at this time. Thus, starting from the first end near the bucket opening, the pressure rod enters the guide groove as it moves towards it, and then moves along the guide groove, thereby pressing down on the clamp and causing the clamp to open.

[0057] To facilitate the entry of the pressure rod into the guide groove, in one embodiment, the width of the guide groove at the first end near the barrel opening is greater than the width of the pressure rod, and the width of the guide groove gradually decreases from the first end near the barrel opening to the second end near the barrel opening. For example, the width of the front section of the guide groove is greater than the width of the pressure rod, the width of the rear section of the guide groove is equal to the width of the pressure rod, and the rear section of the guide groove gradually slopes towards the bottom of the barrel from the second end near the barrel opening. In this way, because the width of the guide groove at the first end near the barrel opening is larger, it is beneficial for the pressure rod to enter the guide groove.

[0058] In one embodiment, the guiding structure is a guide rib protruding from the side wall of the bucket opening. The guide rib gradually slopes downwards from the second end near the bucket opening towards the bottom of the bucket, that is, the extension direction of the guide rib gradually slopes downwards from the end near the first end near the bucket opening to the end near the second end near the bucket opening. In this embodiment, the lower surface of the pressing rod abuts against the force-applying end of the clamp. When the pressing rod moves with the sliding frame to the guide rib, the upper surface of the pressing rod abuts against the guide rib, that is, the upper surface of the pressing rod abuts against the lower surface of the guide rib. Specifically, the pressing rod starts from the position near the first end of the bucket opening and moves towards the second end of the bucket opening. When the pressing rod slides against the lower surface of the guide rib, since the guide rib gradually slopes downwards along the direction in which the pressing rod slides forward, the pressing rod will gradually move downwards under the guidance and restriction of the lower surface of the guide rib as it slides towards the second end of the bucket opening with the sliding frame. This applies a downward force to the force-applying end of the clamp, causing the clamping end to open.

[0059] To ensure the pressure rod can smoothly enter the lower surface of the guide rib, in one embodiment, when the pressure rod is not close to the guide rib, the height of the pressure rod at the force-applying end is less than the height of the first end of the guide rib near the opening of the bucket. In this embodiment, when the pressure rod is not close to the guide rib and is located near the first end of the bucket opening, the force-applying end opens under the elastic force of the elastic element. Therefore, the pressure rod is at its highest point at this time, and its height is less than the height of the lower surface of the guide rib at the first end of the bucket opening. Thus, when the pressure rod moves to the guide rib, it will slide below the guide rib and abut against the lower surface of the guide rib, allowing it to move downwards along the guide rib.

[0060] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the guide structure 300 includes a straight guide structure 310 and a downward guide structure 320. The straight guide structure 310 extends along a first direction from a first end near the barrel opening 101 to a second end near the barrel opening 101. The height of the end of the straight guide structure 310 near the first end of the barrel opening 101 is greater than or equal to the height of the downward pressure rod 230 on the force application end 251 when it is not near the guide structure 300. The downward guide structure 320 is connected to the straight guide structure 310 near the first end of the barrel opening 101. At one end of the second end of the barrel opening 101, the downward pressure guide structure 320 gradually tilts towards the barrel bottom 102 along the direction close to the second end of the barrel opening 101. When the downward pressure rod 230 slides to the straight guide structure 310, the downward pressure rod 230 slides along the straight guide structure 310. When the downward pressure rod 230 slides to the downward pressure guide structure 320, it applies force to the force application end 251 under the action of the downward pressure guide structure 320, so that the clamping end 252 opens.

[0061] In this embodiment, the first direction can be horizontal or parallel to the bottom of the bucket 102. Specifically, the straight guide structure 310 extends along a direction parallel to the bottom of the bucket 102. This allows the pressing rod 230 to engage with the guide structure 300 before approaching the pressing guide structure 320, making the movement of the pressing rod 230 smoother and ensuring its downward tilting movement, thus ensuring the downward pressure on the clamp 240 and causing the clamp 240 to open. Furthermore, the height of the first end of the straight guide structure 310 near the opening 101 is greater than or equal to the height of the pressing rod 230 at the force-applying end 251 before approaching the guide structure 300, which facilitates the entry of the pressing rod 230 into the straight guide structure 310.

[0062] In some embodiments, the straight guide structure 310 can be omitted, and only the downward guide structure 320 can be retained. This can be referred to in the two embodiments above, and will not be described in detail in this embodiment.

[0063] In one embodiment, the guide structure 300 is a guide rib protruding from the side wall of the barrel opening 101, such as... Figure 6 As shown, the guide rib includes a straight guide rib 311 and a downward guide rib 321. The straight guide rib 311 extends along a first direction from a first end near the opening 101 of the bucket to a second end near the opening 101 of the bucket. The downward guide rib 321 is connected to the end of the straight guide rib 311 near the second end of the opening 101 of the bucket. The downward guide rib 321 gradually slopes towards the bottom 102 of the bucket along the direction near the second end of the opening 101 of the bucket. When rod 230 slides to the straight guide rib 311, the pressing rod 230 slides against the side of the straight guide rib 311 facing the bottom of the bucket 102. When the pressing rod 230 slides to the pressing guide rib 321, it gradually slides towards the bottom of the bucket 102 along the side of the pressing guide rib 321 facing the bottom of the bucket 102. Under the action of the pressing guide rib 321, it applies force to the force-applying end 251, so that the clamping end 252 opens.

[0064] In this embodiment, the guide rib is divided into two ends: a straight guide rib 311 and a downward guide rib 321. The end of the straight guide rib 311 that is closer to the first end of the barrel opening 101 is higher, which is conducive to the downward rod 230 sliding to the lower surface of the straight guide rib 311 or moving to the bottom of the straight guide rib 311. With the guidance of the straight guide rib 311, it can be ensured that the downward rod 230 presses down on the force application end 251.

[0065] Specifically, please combine them together Figures 2 to 6The pressing rod 230 starts from the first end near the opening 101 and moves towards the second end of the opening 101. The pressing rod 230 abuts against the lower surface of the straight guide rib 311 and slides along the lower surface of the straight guide rib 311 to the pressing guide rib 321. The pressing rod 230 gradually tilts downward along the inclined direction of the pressing guide rib 321. In this way, as the sliding frame 210 slides towards the second end of the opening 101, the pressing rod 230 will gradually move downward under the guidance and restriction of the lower surface of the guide rib, thereby applying a downward force to the force-applying end 251 of the clamp 240, so that the clamping end 252 opens. By setting the straight guide rib 311, the pressing rod 230 can be effectively guided into the lower surface of the pressing guide rib 321, effectively ensuring the downward pressure of the force-applying end 251 of the clamp 240.

[0066] In one embodiment, the guiding structure is a guide groove disposed on the side wall of the bucket opening. The guide groove includes a straight guide groove and a downward guide groove. The straight guide groove extends along a first direction from a first end near the bucket opening to a second end near the bucket opening. The downward guide groove is connected to one end of the straight guide groove near the second end of the bucket opening, and the downward guide groove gradually slopes towards the bottom of the bucket along the direction near the second end of the bucket opening.

[0067] In this embodiment, the pressing rod enters the guide groove from the first end of the straight guide groove near the opening of the barrel, slides along the straight guide groove to the pressing guide groove, and gradually moves downward along the pressing guide groove, thereby pressing the force-applying end of the clamp downward, thereby causing the clamping end to open.

[0068] To facilitate the entry of the pressure rod 230 into the guide structure 300, in one embodiment, the cross-sectional shape of the pressure rod 230 is set to be circular.

[0069] In this embodiment, the pressing rod 230 is cylindrical, and its circular outer surface facilitates rolling along the end of the guide rib to the bottom or lower surface of the guide rib. Specifically, when the pressing rod 230 is not close to the guide rib, the force-applying end 251 opens under the elastic force of the elastic member 250, and the pressing rod 230 is at its highest point. The height of the pressing rod 230 at this time is less than the height of the lower surface of the end of the guide rib near the first end of the barrel opening 101. However, the pressing rod 230 may still touch the end of the guide rib. By making the pressing rod 230 cylindrical, when the pressing rod 230 abuts against the end of the guide rib, it can roll smoothly into the bottom or lower surface of the guide rib in conjunction with the downward pressure of the force-applying part.

[0070] In order for the clamping end 252 of the clip 240 to automatically clamp when it reaches the position of the bag after being opened, in one embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 When the pressing rod 230 moves with the sliding frame 210, the minimum distance between the pressing rod 230 and the second end of the barrel opening 101 is less than the distance between the guide structure 300 and the second end of the barrel opening 101.

[0071] In this embodiment, the position of the pressing rod 230 closest to the second end of the bucket opening 101 is closer to the second end of the bucket opening 101 than the end of the guide structure 300 that is also close to the second end of the bucket opening 101. This allows the pressing rod 230 to move as close as possible to the second end of the bucket opening 101 as the sliding frame 210, until the clamp 240 abuts against the bag. Since the guide structure 300 does not extend to the second end of the bucket opening 101, the pressing rod 230 disengages from the guide structure 300. The pressing rod 230 and the force-applying end 251 spring up under the elastic force of the elastic member 250, while the clamping end 252 quickly clamps and closes under the elastic force of the elastic member 250, clamping the bag. This achieves that the clamping end 252 of the clamp 240, after opening, can automatically clamp the bag when it reaches the bag's position.

[0072] In one embodiment, when the pressing rod 230 moves with the sliding frame 210, the minimum distance between the pressing rod 230 and the second end of the barrel opening 101 is less than the distance between the pressing guide rib 321 and the second end of the barrel opening 101.

[0073] In this embodiment, the pressing rod 230 moves to the position closest to the second end of the bucket opening 101. Compared to the end of the pressing guide rib 321 that is closer to the second end of the bucket opening 101, the pressing rod 230 moves along the second end of the pressing guide rib 321 that is close to the second end of the bucket opening 101. After reaching the end of the pressing guide rib 321, it continues to move forward and will disengage from the pressing guide rib 321. As a result, the force-applying end 251, which loses its pressing force, bounces up under the elastic force of the elastic member 250, while the clamping end 252 quickly clamps and closes under the elastic force of the elastic member 250, thus clamping the bag.

[0074] In one embodiment, when the pressure rod moves with the sliding frame, the minimum distance between the pressure rod and the second end of the barrel opening is less than the distance between the guide groove and the second end of the barrel opening.

[0075] In this embodiment, the pressing rod moves to the second end closest to the opening of the bucket, which is closer to the second end of the bucket opening than the second end of the guide groove. Therefore, after the pressing rod moves along the second end of the lower guide groove close to the opening of the bucket to the end of the guide groove, it will continue to move forward and disengage from the guide groove. This causes the force-applying end, which loses its pressing force, to spring up under the elastic force of the elastic element, while the clamping end quickly clamps and closes under the elastic force of the elastic element, thus clamping the bag.

[0076] In this embodiment, after the pressing rod moves to the end of the guide groove, it returns to the first end near the opening of the bucket along the sliding frame. The pressing rod returns to the first end near the opening of the bucket along the outside of the guide groove, for example, along the top of the guide groove. This avoids the pressing rod applying force to the force-applying end during the return process, so that the clamp remains clamped and the bag can be fully opened.

[0077] To ensure that the clamp 240 remains clamped when returning to the first end of the bucket opening 101 after clamping the bag, and to prevent the pressure rod 230 from applying force to the force-applying part during this process, in one embodiment, such as Figure 2 As shown, the side of the downward guide rib 321 away from the straight guide rib 311 that faces away from the bottom of the bucket 102 is provided with an inclined guide surface 322. The inclined guide surface 322 is inclined in a direction that gradually moves away from the bottom of the bucket 102 from the second end near the opening of the bucket 101 to the first end near the opening of the bucket 101.

[0078] In this embodiment, the upper surface of the end of the pressure guide rib 321 away from the straight guide rib 311 is set as an inclined guide surface 322. The inclined guide surface 322 gradually slopes upward along the direction from the second end near the bucket opening 101 to the first end near the bucket opening 101. In this way, when the pressure rod 230 disengages from the lower surface of the pressure guide rib 321 and the clamp 240 clamps the bag and moves towards the first end of the bucket opening 101 with the sliding frame 210, the upper surface of the end of the pressure guide rib 321 away from the straight guide rib 311 is relatively low and has a sloping shape. This allows the pressure rod 230 to slide along the inclined guide surface 322 to the upper surface of the pressure guide rib 321 when it returns. This keeps the pressure rod 230 sliding on the upper surface of the guide rib, preventing the clamp 240 from being pressed by the pressure rod 230 when it returns, and preventing the clamping end 252 of the clamp 240 from opening, so as to avoid the bag being accidentally released.

[0079] To simplify the structure of the clamping assembly 200, in one embodiment, please refer to... Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 5 The clamp 240 includes a clamping piece 241, which is rotatably connected to the support frame 260 via the support shaft 220. The clamping piece 241 has a force-applying end 251 and a clamping end 252. One end of the elastic member 250 is connected to the sliding frame 210, and the other end of the elastic member 250 is connected to the force-applying end 251 of the clamping piece 241. The clamping end 252 abuts against the first end of the sliding frame 210 near the opening 101 of the barrel under the elastic force of the elastic member 250.

[0080] In this embodiment, the number of clips 241 in a single clip 240 is one. The clamping end 252 of the clip 241 clamps the bag using the front end of the sliding frame 210. That is, the sliding frame 210 serves as another "clip 241" of the clip 240. In this way, the number of parts of the clamping assembly 200 can be reduced, making the structure of the clamping assembly 200 simpler and thus reducing costs.

[0081] In one embodiment, the elastic element 250 is a torsion spring. The torsion spring is sleeved on the support shaft 220, with one end of the torsion spring abutting against the sliding frame 210 and the other end of the torsion spring abutting against the lower surface of the force-applying end 251 of the clamping piece 241. Thus, the torsion spring, supported by the sliding frame 210, provides elastic force to the force-applying end 251 of the clamping piece 241. In the absence of downward pressure from the pressure rod 230, the force-applying end 251 of the clamping piece 241 opens under the action of elastic force, while the clamping end 252 is pressed tightly against the front end of the sliding frame 210 under the action of elastic force, thereby enabling the clamping piece 241 and the sliding frame 210 to cooperate in clamping the bag.

[0082] To ensure that the lower half of the bag can also be opened smoothly after the first and second sides are opened, in one embodiment, please combine... Figures 2 to 6 The container 10 also includes a blower assembly 400, which is disposed at the second end of the container opening 101. The blower assembly 400 has a blower port 401, which is disposed facing the bottom of the container 102.

[0083] In this embodiment, when the first side of the bag is clamped by the clip 240 and the first and second sides of the bag are opened, the blower assembly 400 blows air towards the lower half of the bag through the blower nozzle 401, causing the lower half of the bag to open. This allows the garbage to open more fully, which is beneficial for better garbage filling.

[0084] In this embodiment, the blower assembly 400 includes a blower housing 410 and a blower 420. The blower 420 is disposed inside the blower housing 410, and the blower housing 410 has a blower outlet 401. The blower outlet 401 faces the bottom of the bucket 102 and is inclined towards the first end of the bucket opening 101. In this way, the air generated by the blower 420 can be blown from the blower outlet 401 inside the blower housing 410 towards the bottom of the bucket 102 and the first end of the bucket opening 101, thus fully opening the bag.

[0085] The following is the process of opening the bag containing bucket 10:

[0086] In the initial state, the sliding frame 210 is located at the first end near the opening 101 of the bag, and the clamp 240 is in a clamped state. The drive assembly 500 drives the sliding frame 210 to move towards the second end near the opening 101 of the bag. When the pressing rod 230 moves with the sliding frame 210 to the guide rib, the pressing rod 230 slides below the guide rib and slides along the guide structure 300. As it gradually approaches the second end of the opening 101 of the bag, the guide rib gradually tilts downward, and the pressing rod 230 gradually slides downward under the action of the lower surface of the guide rib, thereby applying a downward force to the force-applying end 251. This causes the force-applying end 251 to overcome the elastic force of the torsion spring, causing the clamping end 252 to gradually open. After the clamping end 252 opens, it continues to approach the bag. As the sliding frame 210 continues to the second end of the bag opening 101, the pressure lever 230 disengages from the guide rib. The force-applying end 251 opens under the force of the torsion spring, while the clamping end 252 quickly clamps shut, securing the first side of the bag. Subsequently, the clamp 240 returns towards the first end of the bag opening 101 along the sliding frame 210. During this return, the pressure lever 230 first slides along the inclined guide surface 322 to the upper surface of the guide rib, preventing pressure on the force-applying end 251 of the clamp 240 and keeping the clamp 240 in a clamped state. As the clamp 240 moves towards the first end of the bag opening 101, it pulls the first side of the bag away from the second side, causing the bag to open. During the bag opening process, the blower 420 operates, blowing air into the bag through the air outlet 401, allowing the bag to fully open.

[0087] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0088] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of the present invention, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these all fall within the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of this invention patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A container, characterized in that, include: Bucket body, drive assembly, and clamping assembly; The barrel body has a barrel opening, and the end of the barrel body away from the barrel opening has a barrel bottom; The clamping assembly includes a sliding frame, a support shaft, a pressure rod, a clamp, and an elastic element. The sliding frame is slidably connected to the barrel body, and the driving assembly is drivingly connected to the sliding frame. The sliding frame is used to slide along a first direction from a first end of the barrel opening to a second end under the drive of the driving assembly. A support frame is provided on the sliding frame. The clamp is rotatably connected to the support frame through the support shaft. The clamp has a force-applying end and a clamping end. The force-applying end faces the first end of the barrel opening, and the clamping end faces the second end of the barrel opening. The elastic element is connected to the clamp and is used to provide elastic force to the clamp so that the clamping end of the clamp is clamped. The support frame has a limiting groove along the second direction. The limiting groove gradually extends incline away from the bottom of the bucket from the first end near the bucket opening to the second end near the bucket opening. The length direction of the pressing rod is parallel to the second direction, and the pressing rod is inserted into the limiting groove. The pressing rod slides in the limiting groove along the extension direction of the limiting groove. The pressing rod movably abuts against the force-applying end of the clamp. The second direction is perpendicular to the first direction. The side wall of the bucket opening is provided with a guide structure, which includes a straight guide structure and a downward guide structure. The straight guide structure extends along a first direction from a first end near the bucket opening to a second end near the bucket opening. The height of the end of the straight guide structure near the first end of the bucket opening is greater than or equal to the height of the downward pressure rod on the force-applying end when it is not near the guide structure. The downward guide structure is connected to the end of the straight guide structure near the second end of the bucket opening. The downward guide structure gradually tilts towards the bottom of the bucket along the direction near the second end of the bucket opening. When the downward pressure rod slides to the straight guide structure, it slides along the straight guide structure. When the downward pressure rod slides to the downward guide structure, it applies force to the force-applying end under the action of the downward guide structure, so that the clamping end opens.

2. The container bucket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The guiding structure is a guide rib protruding from the side wall of the bucket opening. The guide rib includes a straight guide rib and a downward-pressing guide rib. The straight guide rib extends along a first direction from a first end near the bucket opening to a second end near the bucket opening. The downward-pressing guide rib is connected to the end of the straight guide rib near the second end of the bucket opening. The downward-pressing guide rib gradually tilts towards the bottom of the bucket along the direction near the second end of the bucket opening. When the downward-pressing rod slides to the straight guide rib, the downward-pressing rod slides against the side of the straight guide rib facing the bottom of the bucket. When the downward-pressing rod slides to the downward-pressing guide rib, it gradually tilts and slides towards the bottom of the bucket along the side of the downward-pressing guide rib facing the bottom of the bucket. Under the action of the downward-pressing guide rib, force is applied to the force-applying end so that the clamping end opens.

3. The container bucket according to claim 2, characterized in that, The side of the downward guide rib away from the straight guide rib facing away from the bottom of the bucket is provided with an inclined guide surface. The inclined guide surface is inclined in a direction that gradually moves away from the bottom of the bucket along the direction from the second end near the opening of the bucket to the first end near the opening of the bucket.

4. The container bucket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamp includes a clamping piece, which is rotatably connected to the support frame via the support shaft. The clamping piece has a force-applying end and a clamping end. One end of the elastic element is connected to the sliding frame, and the other end of the elastic element is connected to the force-applying end of the clamping piece. The clamping end abuts against the first end of the sliding frame near the opening of the barrel under the elastic force of the elastic element.

5. The container bucket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cross-sectional shape of the pressure rod is set to be circular.

6. The container bucket according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the pressure rod moves with the sliding frame, the minimum distance between the pressure rod and the second end of the bucket opening is less than the distance between the guide structure and the second end of the bucket opening.

7. The container bucket according to claim 1, characterized in that, There are two sliding frames, each of which is provided with a support frame. The support frame of each sliding frame is rotatably connected to a clamp via a support shaft. The support frame of each sliding frame is provided with a limiting groove. The limiting grooves on the two sliding frames extend in the same direction and are aligned with each other. There is one pressing rod, which is inserted into the limiting grooves on the two sliding frames.

8. The container bucket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side walls on both sides of the barrel opening are respectively provided with symmetrically arranged guide structures. The two ends of the pressing rod are respectively used to apply force to the force-applying end when sliding along the guide structures on both sides, so as to open the clamping end.

9. The container according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, It also includes a blower assembly, which is disposed at the second end of the barrel opening and has a blower nozzle facing the bottom of the barrel.

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