Second-hand badminton intelligent recovery all-in-one machine and recovery method

Abstract

The invention discloses a second-hand badminton intelligent recovery all-in-one machine and a recovery method. The appearance of the all-in-one machine is a cabinet with a specific size, the front side is provided with a man-machine interaction touch display screen and a badminton and badminton barrel recycling inlet, and the bottom is provided with universal wheels or fixed supporting legs. A 220V power supply module, an interactive display module, an image recognition module, a collection module, a badminton guiding device module and the like are arranged in the device. The recycling method comprises the steps that ball friends scan codes to confirm identities, then select recycling articles, put badminton balls or badminton barrels, conduct machine recognition and pricing, complete recycling after confirmation, and give an early warning to the background when the collection box reaches a certain storage capacity. The device can automatically recycle the second-hand shuttlecocks and the shuttlecock barrels, the recycling efficiency is improved, classification and pricing are accurate, operation and use are convenient, development of the second-hand shuttlecock industry chain is promoted, and resource recycling and intelligent management are achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of resource recovery equipment and methods, and in particular to a second-hand badminton intelligent recycling all-in-one machine and recycling method, which is particularly suitable for the efficient recycling and classification processing of second-hand badminton and ball buckets. Background Art

[0002] The market is massive: According to the 2023 "National Sports Status Survey Report," the number of badminton players in China has reached 250 million, with a national participation rate of 35%. Furthermore, total badminton equipment consumption ranks first among all sports. If the average annual badminton player spends 200 yuan, this translates to an annual market size of 50 billion yuan. However, badminton prices have risen sharply in recent years, primarily due to a raw material crisis. The supply of feathers (the hard feathers found on duck or goose wings), a key ingredient in badminton, is in short supply, driving prices soaring. By the end of 2023, the wholesale price of feathers was approximately 200 yuan per kilogram (600 pieces), rising to 300 yuan per kilogram in 2024, a 50% increase. The cost per piece has increased from 0.4 yuan to 0.5 yuan. Combined with the costs of manual sorting and transportation, manufacturers face significant pressure, resulting in high prices for new balls.

[0003] The rise of the secondhand market: Against this backdrop, the secondhand badminton market has rapidly grown. A badminton with just one broken feather might be discarded, but a shuttlecock with one to three broken feathers can be repaired to over 80% of its new feel, selling for half the price of a new shuttlecock. This has earned widespread recognition among players.

[0004] There are industry pain points: There are many problems in the recycling of second-hand badminton. The recycling process requires determining the brand and condition before pricing. After recycling, the badminton must be concentrated, sorted, and transported to the refurbishment and repair site, which results in a very high overall cost. Existing recycling channels are scattered and lack unified and effective organization and integration. Players often deal with old balls on their own, and some are directly discarded, resulting in a waste of resources. Those who intend to donate or sell old balls often give up because they cannot find a convenient and reliable recycling channel. At the same time, badminton repairers are spending a lot of manpower, material resources, and financial resources looking for old balls. At present, the market lacks equipment and methods that can efficiently and conveniently complete the recycling of second-hand badminton, which cannot meet the growing demand for recycling and also restricts the healthy development of the second-hand badminton industry chain. Therefore, the development of an intelligent all-in-one recycling machine and recycling method for second-hand badminton that can solve the above problems is of great practical significance. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Purpose of the invention: The present invention aims to provide an intelligent all-in-one recycling machine for second-hand badmintons, which can realize the automatic recycling of second-hand badmintons and badminton buckets, improve recycling efficiency, and reduce labor costs; preliminarily classify the recycled badmintons, and automatically assign prices by identifying brands and conditions, thereby facilitating subsequent repairs and sales; and make the recycling all-in-one machine have the characteristics of simple operation, stable operation, and convenient maintenance, and is suitable for various badminton sports venues, such as gymnasiums, clubs, schools, etc.; the present invention also provides a recycling method based on the all-in-one machine to optimize the recycling process and ensure that the recycling work is carried out efficiently and orderly.

[0006] Overall Structure: The design is a cabinet-style unit measuring 60cm long, 60cm wide, and 220cm high. An external spherical camera captures real-time video of the machine's surroundings to prevent vandalism. The front panel serves as the human-machine interface, featuring a touchscreen display for recycling operations. There is also a shuttlecock insertion opening with a transparent cover, which remains closed when unattended to prevent debris from entering. There is also an entrance for a shuttlecock collection bucket, where shuttlecocks can be appraised and recycled. The base is equipped with four universal wheels for easy mobility, which can be replaced with four fixed legs as needed.

[0007] Internal structure: Power Supply Module: Utilizing a 220V power supply, the all-in-one machine can directly utilize regular mains electricity, providing stable power. Interactive Display Module: Equipped with a touchscreen display featuring 5G connectivity, it allows interaction with fellow players, displaying information such as operational procedures and recycling prices, and receiving operational instructions from players. Image Recognition Module: Equipped with two to four cameras, this module captures images of inserted badmintons and uses image recognition technology to identify information such as the brand, number of remaining intact feathers, and quality of the remaining feathers, providing a basis for badminton classification and pricing. Collection Module: This module includes a badminton collection box and a badminton bucket collection box. The badminton collection box, located within the machine's base, is used to centrally collect recycled badmintons; the badminton bucket collection box is used to store recycled badminton buckets. Badminton Guide: A badminton guide is installed at the recycling port to ensure smooth entry of badmintons into the recycling channel while effectively preventing the entry of debris, ensuring accurate recycling and proper machine operation.

[0008] Recycling method: Identity Verification and Operation Selection: Players verify their identity by scanning a QR code or using WeChat or Alipay, or by using facial recognition, and then select to recycle badmintons or a badminton bin on the touchscreen display. Recycling Operation: After selecting to recycle badmintons, the machine opens the inlet, allowing the player to place the badmintons. The image recognition module takes a photo of the badmintons, identifies them, and determines a price based on the result, which is displayed on the display. If the player accepts the offer, the machine collects the badmintons and transfers the payment to the player's designated account. If the player rejects the offer, the machine reopens the inlet, allowing the player to retrieve the badmintons. To recycle a badminton bin, players place the bin in the designated inlet, where the machine also estimates the price. Once the player confirms the price, the collection is complete. Collection and Transportation: When the badminton bin inside the machine reaches a certain percentage of capacity (e.g., 70%), an alert is automatically sent to the backend, requesting staff to empty the machine. Staff then collect the entire bin of badmintons for secondary collection and then transport them to a repair location via logistics, reducing transportation costs.

[0009] Beneficial effects: Improved Recycling Efficiency: Automated recycling of used badmintons and badminton bins reduces manual intervention, significantly improving recycling efficiency and saving time and labor costs. Accurate Classification and Pricing: Utilizing advanced image recognition technology, the system accurately identifies the brand and condition of badmintons and automatically assigns a reasonable price. This provides a scientific basis for the subsequent processing of used badmintons and promotes the standardized development of the used badminton market. Convenient and Easy to Use: The system allows players to complete recycling operations simply by scanning a QR code or touching the display. The all-in-one machine is suitable for a variety of locations, allowing players to recycle used badmintons and bins anytime, anywhere. Environmental Protection and Resource Utilization: This system effectively eliminates the waste caused by the careless disposal of used badmintons, promotes resource recycling, and fosters the healthy development of the used badminton industry chain, aligning with environmental principles. Intelligent Management: Leveraging 5G connectivity and a backend early warning system, the recycling machine enables remote monitoring and intelligent management, facilitating the timely processing of recycled badmintons, optimizing logistics and transportation, and improving overall operational efficiency. DETAILED DESCRIPTION Installation and Commissioning: Transport the used badminton intelligent recycling machine to a designated badminton venue, such as a gymnasium, club, or school. Choose between universal wheels or fixed legs depending on actual usage. Connect to 220V AC power and commission the power module, image recognition module, touchscreen display, and other components to ensure proper operation. Connect the machine to the backend management system via 5G network for data testing to ensure accurate and stable data transmission. Recycling: Players bring their used badmintons or badminton bucket to the recycling machine. Open WeChat or Alipay on their mobile phone and scan the QR code on the machine to verify their identity. Select "Recycle Badmintons" or "Recycle Badminton Bucket" on the touchscreen display. When selecting "Recycle Badmintons," the slot opens and the player places the badminton. The image recognition module quickly activates, with two to four cameras capturing images of the badminton from various angles to identify information such as brand, number of remaining intact feathers, and feather quality. The machine then calculates the recycling price based on pre-set pricing rules and the recognition results, and displays it on the display. If the player accepts the offer and clicks "Confirm Recycling," the recycling machine will place the badmintons in the collection bin and transfer the payment to the player's WeChat or Alipay account via electronic payment. If the player does not accept the offer and clicks "Cancel," the recycling machine will reopen the entryway and the player can retrieve the badmintons. To recycle a badminton bin, the player places the bin into a designated entrance. The machine uses built-in sensors or other detection methods to assess the value. The process is similar to recycling badmintons. Collection and Transportation Management: When the badminton collection bin reaches a certain level (e.g., 70%), the all-in-one machine sends an alert to the backend management system via 5G, including the device's location and bin capacity. Upon receiving this information, backend management staff will dispatch personnel to the device's location to empty the bin. Staff will then conduct a secondary centralized sorting of the collected badmintons, categorizing them by brand, condition, and other factors. The badmintons will then be transported to a specialized repair facility via logistics. Recycled badminton bins are also sorted and transported to ensure efficient resource utilization. Equipment Maintenance and Management: Regularly maintain the recycling machine, checking the operation of components such as the power module, image recognition module, camera, and collection bin, and promptly cleaning debris and dust from the machine. If any component is damaged or malfunctioning, repair or replace it promptly. The backend management system analyzes the machine's operating data, optimizes the recycling process and pricing rules, and continuously improves the performance and service quality of the recycling machine. Figure 1 is the overall appearance diagram of this invention patent.

Claims

1. A second-hand badminton intelligent recycling machine, comprising: The cabinet has dimensions of 60 cm in length, 60 cm in width, and 220 cm in height. The front of the cabinet is a human-machine interface with a touch screen for recycling operations. It also has a badminton inlet enclosed by a transparent cover that is normally closed when unattended, and an entrance for a badminton collection bucket. The bottom of the cabinet is equipped with four universal wheels or four fixed legs. The power module is a 220V power module used to connect to the ordinary mains electricity to provide power for the all-in-one machine; Interactive display module, the touch screen has 5G networking function, is used to interact with the user, display operation process, recycling price and other information, and receive user operation instructions; An image recognition module, equipped with 2-4 cameras, is used to take photos of the shuttlecocks placed in the system and identify the brand of the shuttlecocks, the number of remaining intact feathers, and the quality of the remaining feathers; The collection module includes a badminton collection box located in the inner space at the bottom of the machine and a badminton bucket collection box at the top of the machine for storing recycled badminton buckets; The badminton guide device is set at the recycling port to ensure that the badminton enters the recycling channel smoothly and prevents debris from entering.

2. The second-hand badminton intelligent recycling machine according to claim 1 is characterized by: The image recognition module adopts a deep learning algorithm and is trained based on a large number of badminton image samples to improve the accuracy of badminton brand and quality recognition.

3. The second-hand badminton intelligent recycling machine according to claim 1 is characterized by: A reserve detection sensor is provided in the collection box. When the badminton reserves in the badminton collection box reach a certain amount (such as more than 70%), an early warning message is sent to the background through the 5G network.

4. The second-hand badminton intelligent recycling machine according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The transparent cover of the badminton input port adopts an automatic sensing opening and closing device, which automatically opens when the user selects the badminton recycling operation on the touch screen, and automatically closes when the operation is completed or canceled.

5. A recycling method based on the second-hand badminton intelligent recycling machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: - Identity confirmation and operation selection: Users confirm their identity by scanning the QR code via WeChat or Alipay and choose to recycle badminton or badminton bucket on the touch screen; - Recycling: If you choose to recycle badmintons, the machine opens the scoring slot, and the user places the badminton in. The image recognition module takes a photo of the badminton to identify it, and a price is given based on the recognition result and displayed on the display screen. If the user accepts the quote, the machine collects the badminton and transfers the payment to the user's designated account. If the user does not accept the quote, the machine reopens the scoring slot, and the user retrieves the badminton. If you choose to recycle a badminton bucket, the user places the bucket in the designated entrance, the machine estimates the price, and the recycling is completed after the user confirms. - Collection and transportation: When the badminton collection box reaches 70% of its capacity, the recycling machine sends an early warning message to the backend. The staff then empties the collection box, collects the badminton again, and sends it to the repair point via logistics.

6. The recycling method according to claim 5, characterized in that: In the recycling operation step, after the image recognition module identifies the badminton information, it performs pricing according to a preset pricing model, which comprehensively considers factors such as the badminton brand, the number of remaining complete feathers, and the quality of the feathers.

7. The recycling method according to claim 5, wherein: During the collection and transportation steps, the staff empties the collection boxes and then collects and transports them.

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