Garbage can
By combining the movable parts and locking tongue structure with a magnetic sensor, the automatic bag-heating process of the trash can is realized, solving the problem of inconvenience of manual operation and improving the user experience and bag-heating effect.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422405825.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-06
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-04
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-06
AI Technical Summary
Existing smart trash cans require users to continuously tighten the sealing plate during the manual hot-sealing process to control the heat-sealing effect, which is inconvenient and difficult to master.
Employing a movable part and locking tongue structure, the locking tongue engages and maintains the closed state after the closing plate is manually pulled out to the designated position. Combined with a magnetic sensor for automatic heating, the garbage bag achieves heat-melting closure. An elastic part provides cushioning and simplifies the operation process.
It achieves automated heat-sealing of garbage bags, simplifies the operation steps, improves the user experience, and ensures the stability and comfort of garbage bags during the heat-sealing process.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of trash can technology, and specifically refers to a trash can. Background Technology
[0002] As people's quality of life gradually improves, household products are becoming more intelligent, such as trash cans that can be sealed shut. Smart trash cans have appeared on the market, using seamless trash bags for automatic sealing and heat-sealing, making them easier for users to operate.
[0003] For example, Chinese patent CN202320626139.1 describes a trash can for sealing garbage bags, including a trash can body; a sealing seat is provided on the top of the trash can body, and a feeding port is provided in the middle of the sealing seat, through which garbage bags can pass; a bag-sealing mechanism is provided on one side of the sealing seat, and a sealing plate is movably installed on the sealing seat. Pulling the sealing plate can gather the garbage bags in the feeding port to the side of the sealing seat with the bag-sealing mechanism, which can seal the gathered garbage bags by heat sealing; a handle is provided on the upper part of the sealing plate, which can be pulled to move the sealing plate within the sealing seat; a cushioning pad is provided on the sealing plate at the position corresponding to the bag-sealing mechanism; when the sealing plate is pulled out to the outermost position, the cushioning pad provides flexible cushioning for the user, and at the same time, the cushioning pad presses the garbage bag against the bag-sealing mechanism. This product seals the garbage bags manually, with a simple structure and good effect. However, there are still areas that need adjustment and improvement: after manually pulling out the sealing plate, the user needs to keep holding it until the garbage bag is heat-sealed. This is not easy to control, and the user can only achieve a good heat-sealing effect by keeping the sealing plate taut for a longer period of time. Summary of the Invention
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a trash can with good heat-sealing effect.
[0005] The purpose of this utility model is achieved as follows:
[0006] A trash can includes a trash can body; a closing seat is provided on the top of the trash can body, and a feeding port is provided in the middle of the closing seat, through which a trash bag can pass; a bag-heating mechanism is provided on one side of the closing seat, and a closing plate is movably mounted on the closing seat. Pulling the closing plate can gather the trash bags in the feeding port to the side of the closing seat with the bag-heating mechanism, which can close the gathered trash bags by heat-sealing; a handle is provided on the closing plate, and pulling the handle allows the closing plate to move within the closing seat; a movable component is provided on the closing seat, the movable component is provided with a locking tongue, and an elastic component is provided on the movable component, the elastic component providing a force for the movable component to move towards the closing plate; pulling the closing plate outward until the locking tongue of the movable component engages with the limiting opening of the closing plate, the closing plate remains in the closed state, and at the same time, the trash bag is gathered on the bag-heating mechanism and heat-sealed; driving the movable component and disengaging the locking tongue from the limiting opening allows the closing plate to be pushed back to the initial position.
[0007] The constriction seat is provided with a longitudinal slide groove, and the movable part moves up and down along the longitudinal slide groove; the drive part of the movable part is exposed for the user to push.
[0008] The movable component is provided with at least two locking tongues, which are located on the left and right sides of the movable component.
[0009] The constriction seat has a groove in the middle. The constriction plate moves back and forth in the groove. When the constriction plate is pushed into the groove, it is hidden in the constriction seat. When the constriction plate is pushed into the groove, the locking tongue of the movable part engages with another limiting port of the constriction plate, keeping the constriction plate in a retracted state. Only by driving the movable part and disengaging the locking tongue from the limiting port can the constriction plate be pulled out.
[0010] The hot-bag mechanism includes a hot-bag holder, a battery, and a control circuit board. The hot-bag holder is equipped with at least one heating wire and is fixed to the side of the feeding port of the closing seat. The heating wire heats the garbage bag to close it.
[0011] A magnet is provided on the closing plate, and a sensor that cooperates with the magnet is provided on the closing seat. When the closing plate is pulled out or the closing plate is kept in the closed state, the magnet sends a signal to the sensor, and the heating wire heats up.
[0012] The closing plate is provided with a stop block at the position corresponding to the hot-seal mechanism. An elastic element is provided on the stop block, and the elastic element provides a force to move the stop block toward the hot-seal mechanism. When the closing plate is pulled out to the closed state, the stop block, under the action of the elastic element, makes the garbage bag press against the hot-seal mechanism.
[0013] The abutment block is a high-temperature resistant hard component.
[0014] The closing plate is provided with a cavity, and an elastic buckle is provided on the inner side of the cavity. The abutment block is located between two elastic buckles, and the elastic buckles prevent the abutment block from disengaging from the closing plate.
[0015] The sealing seat includes a seat body and a lower cover that are fixed to each other, and the sealing plate is disposed in the gap between the seat body and the lower cover; a garbage bag box is integrally formed on the upper part of the seat body, and a garbage bag without breaks is disposed inside the garbage bag box; a garbage bag lid is covered on the upper opening of the garbage bag box, and the garbage bag is pulled out from the gap between the garbage bag box and the garbage bag lid.
[0016] The outstanding and beneficial technical effects of this utility model compared to the prior art are:
[0017] 1. This utility model employs a manual closing mechanism. The sliding closing plate is manually pulled to gather the garbage bags inside the feeding port and direct them to the hot-sealing mechanism. The garbage bags are then closed via heat sealing. Users simply pull the closing plate to close the garbage bags; the closing structure is simple and easy to operate. To better achieve hot sealing, when the closing plate is pulled to the designated hot-sealing position, the locking tongue of the movable component engages with the limiting opening of the closing plate, keeping the closing plate in the closed state. Simultaneously, the garbage bags are gathered on the hot-sealing mechanism and hot-sealed. When it is necessary to push the closing plate into the closing seat, the movable component is driven, disengaging the locking tongue from the limiting opening, allowing the closing plate to return to its initial position. Adding a movable component eliminates the need for the user to tighten the closing plate during hot sealing, resulting in better hot sealing performance.
[0018] 2. This utility model includes a stop block on the closing plate, with an elastic element at the rear of the stop block. When the closing plate is pulled out to the closed position, the stop block, under the action of the elastic element, presses the garbage bag firmly against the hot-pressing mechanism. This provides a buffer for the user when pulling out the closing plate, making it more comfortable and improving the user experience when pulling to the limit. Furthermore, the stop block with the elastic element at the rear better presses the garbage bag against the hot-pressing mechanism, facilitating better heat sealing of the garbage bag. Preferably, the stop block is a high-temperature resistant rigid component, such as bakelite, heat-resistant plastic, or metal.
[0019] 3. In this invention, a magnet is installed on the closing plate, and a sensor that cooperates with the magnet is installed on the closing seat. When the closing plate is pulled out or kept in the closed state, the magnet sends a signal to the sensor, and the heating wire heats up. Automatic bag ironing is achieved through magnetic induction, eliminating the need for the user to manually press a button, making bag ironing more convenient. Attached Figure Description
[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the sealing plate of this utility model in a contracted state;
[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the constriction plate of this utility model in a contracted state.
[0022] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A magnified structural diagram at point A;
[0023] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 A magnified structural diagram at point B;
[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the closing plate of this utility model in the closing state;
[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the closing plate of this utility model in the closing state;
[0026] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 A magnified structural diagram at point C;
[0027] Figure 8 This is one of the exploded structural diagrams of this utility model;
[0028] Figure 9 yes Figure 8 A magnified structural diagram at point D;
[0029] Figure 10 yes Figure 8 A magnified structural diagram at point E;
[0030] Figure 11 This is the second exploded structural diagram of this utility model;
[0031] Figure 12 yes Figure 11 A magnified structural diagram at point F.
[0032] In the diagram: 1-Garbage can body; 20-Slide groove; 21-Seat; 22-Garbage bag lid; 23-Garbage bag box; 24-Lower lid; 25-Sealing lid; 29-Feeding port lid; 3-Drawing plate; 31-Handheld part; 32-Abutting block; 321-Abutting block slot; 35-Magnet; 36-Elastic buckle; 37-Limiting port; 38-Reduced opening; 39-Sloping surface; 4-Moving part; 41-Drive unit; 42-Lock tongue; 51-Hot bag holder; 52-Heating wire; 53-Battery;
[0033] 54 - Control circuit board; 8 - Spring; 9 - Garbage bag. Detailed Implementation
[0034] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. Figure 1-12 As shown:
[0035] A trash can includes a trash can body 1; a closing seat is provided on the top of the trash can body 1, and a feeding port is provided in the middle of the closing seat, through which a trash bag can pass. A feeding port cover 29 is also provided on the closing seat. Opening the feeding port cover 29 allows trash to be thrown into the trash can. A bag-heating mechanism is provided on one side of the closing seat, and a closing plate 3 is movably mounted on the closing seat. Pulling the closing plate 3 gathers the trash bags inside the feeding port to the side of the closing seat with the bag-heating mechanism, which heats and seals the gathered trash bags. A handle is provided on the closing plate 3. 31. Pull the handle 31 to move the closing plate 3 within the closing seat. A movable part 4 is provided on the closing seat, with a locking tongue 42 and an elastic element. The elastic element provides force to move the movable part 4 towards the closing plate 3. Pull the closing plate 3 outwards until the locking tongue 42 of the movable part engages with the limiting opening 37 of the closing plate, keeping the closing plate 3 in the closed state. Simultaneously, the garbage bag is gathered on the hot-sealing mechanism and heat-sealed. Driving the movable part 4 and disengaging the locking tongue 42 from the limiting opening 37 allows the closing plate 3 to return to its initial position. The elastic element is preferably a spring 8, elastic soft rubber, or similar components. By providing the movable part 4, the closing plate 3 is kept in the closed state, thus achieving effective hot-sealing.
[0036] The receiving seat is provided with a longitudinal slide groove, along which the movable part 4 moves up and down; the driving part 41 of the movable part 4 is exposed for the user to push. The user pushes the driving part 41 to move the movable part 4 upward. Preferably, the driving part 41 is located in a recess of the movable part for easy pushing by the user.
[0037] The movable component 4 is provided with at least two locking tongues 42, which are respectively located on the left and right sides of the movable component 4. The two locking tongues 42 simultaneously engage with the corresponding limiting openings 37, allowing the closing plate 3 to be held in the designated position more stably. Preferably, the locking tongues 42 are provided with inclined surfaces, which allow the locking tongues to engage with the corresponding limiting openings.
[0038] The constricting seat has a groove 20 in the middle. The constricting plate 3 moves back and forth in the groove 20. When the constricting plate 3 is pushed into the groove 20, it is hidden inside the constricting seat. When the constricting plate 3 is pushed into the groove 20, the locking tongue 42 of the movable part engages with another limiting opening 37 of the constricting plate, keeping the constricting plate 3 in a retracted state. Driving the movable part 4 and disengaging the locking tongue 42 from the limiting opening 37 allows the constricting plate 3 to be pulled out. Through this structure, the constricting plate 3 is stably hidden inside the constricting seat. Preferably, the groove 20 is formed between the mutually fixed seat body 21 and the lower cover 24.
[0039] The hot-bag mechanism includes a hot-bag holder 51, a battery 53, and a control circuit board 54. The hot-bag holder 51 is equipped with at least one heating wire 52 and is fixed to the side of the feeding port of the closing seat. The heating wire 52 heats the garbage bag to close it. Preferably, the lower cover 24 encapsulates the battery 53 and control circuit board 54 beneath it via a cap 25, with the hot-bag holder 51 located between the seat 21 and the lower cover 24. The specific installation positions of the electrical components can be adjusted appropriately; the exact positions are determined by the manufacturer, as long as the bag-hot-bag function is available.
[0040] A magnet 35 is installed on the sealing plate 3, and a sensor that cooperates with the magnet 35 is installed on the sealing base. When the sealing plate 3 is pulled out or the sealing plate is kept in the sealed state, the magnet 35 sends a signal to the sensor, and the heating wire 52 heats the bag. Automatic bag heating is achieved through magnetic sensing, eliminating the need for the user to manually press a button, making bag heating more convenient. Preferably, the sensor is a chip on the control circuit board 54. When the sealing plate reaches the bag heating position, the magnet sends a signal to the control circuit board, and the heating wire heats and melts the garbage bag. A speaker can also be installed on the control circuit board. After the specified bag heating time, the speaker sounds to inform the user that the bag heating is complete.
[0041] The closing plate 3 is provided with a stop block 32 at the position corresponding to the hot-pressing mechanism. The stop block 32 is equipped with an elastic element, which provides a force to move the stop block 32 towards the hot-pressing mechanism. When the closing plate 3 is pulled out to the closed state, the stop block 32, under the action of the elastic element, presses the garbage bag firmly against the hot-pressing mechanism. This provides a buffer for the user to pull out the closing plate 3, making it more comfortable when pulled to the limit and improving the user experience. Furthermore, the stop block with the elastic element at the rear can better press the garbage bag against the hot-pressing mechanism, facilitating better heat sealing of the garbage bag. Preferably, the stop block is a high-temperature resistant rigid component, such as bakelite, heat-resistant plastic, or metal.
[0042] The closing plate 3 has a cavity, and an elastic buckle 36 is provided on the inner side of the cavity. The abutment block 32 is located between two elastic buckles 36, and the elastic buckles 36 prevent the abutment block 32 from disengaging from the closing plate 3. This structure facilitates assembly by the manufacturer. The user only needs to push the abutment block 32 and the corresponding spring 8 to the position formed by the two elastic buckles 36, and let the elastic buckles 36 engage with the abutment block slot 321.
[0043] The sealing seat includes a seat body 21 and a lower cover 24 fixed to each other, and a sealing plate 3 is disposed in the gap between the seat body 21 and the lower cover 24; a garbage bag box 23 is integrally formed on the upper part of the seat body 21, and a garbage bag 9 without breaks is disposed inside the garbage bag box 23; a garbage bag cover 22 is provided on the upper opening of the garbage bag box 23, and the garbage bag is pulled out from the gap between the garbage bag box 23 and the garbage bag cover 22.
[0044] As a manufacturer, we can allow users to manually place the garbage bags onto the bin's sealing cap; alternatively, we can have a garbage bag holder integrally formed on top of the sealing cap, containing seamless garbage bags. Both methods are acceptable, but the garbage bag holder method is more convenient for users and is the better solution. Seamless garbage bags are a standard design in the industry, so we haven't described them in detail. The garbage bag is folded and placed inside the garbage bag holder, with the end of the bag pulled out from the gap between the garbage and the bag lid. The protruding end of the garbage bag can be pre-sealed at the factory or left unsealed, allowing the user to tie it themselves.
[0045] This utility model relates to the circuitry, but circuit control is not the focus of this utility model. Therefore, the control circuit board is not specifically described. Manufacturers only need to inform the circuit manufacturer of their requirements and the size of the mounting holes. After the circuit manufacturer completes production, the manufacturer can then install the entire circuit. Controlling the heating wire to heat up within a certain time using the control circuit board is a simple technology in the industry. When the control switch is activated or the circuit board senses a magnet, the heating wire heats up, and then stops heating after a certain period of time.
[0046] The above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present utility model. Therefore, all equivalent changes made to the structure, shape, and principle of the present utility model should be covered within the scope of protection of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A trash can, comprising a trash can body; a closing seat is provided on the top of the trash can body, and a feeding port is provided in the middle of the closing seat, through which a trash bag can pass; a bag-heating mechanism is provided on one side of the closing seat, and a closing plate is movably provided on the closing seat, which, when pulled, can gather the trash bags in the feeding port to the side of the closing seat with the bag-heating mechanism, and the bag-heating mechanism can close the gathered trash bags by heat sealing; characterized in that: A handle is provided on the closing plate, which can be pulled to move the closing plate within the closing seat. A movable part is provided on the closing seat, which is equipped with a locking tongue and an elastic element. The elastic element provides a force to move the movable part to one side of the closing plate. Pull the closing plate outward until the locking tongue of the movable part engages with the limiting opening of the closing plate, and the closing plate remains in the closed state. At the same time, the garbage bag is gathered on the hot-sealing mechanism and heat-sealed. Only by driving the movable part and disengaging the locking tongue from the limiting opening can the closing plate be pushed back to the initial position.
2. The trash can according to claim 1, characterized in that: The constriction seat is provided with a longitudinal slide groove, and the movable part moves up and down along the longitudinal slide groove; the drive part of the movable part is exposed for the user to push.
3. The trash can according to claim 2, characterized in that: The movable component is provided with at least two locking tongues, which are located on the left and right sides of the movable component.
4. The trash can according to claim 1, 2, or 3, characterized in that: The constriction seat has a groove in the middle. The constriction plate moves back and forth in the groove. When the constriction plate is pushed into the groove, it is hidden in the constriction seat. When the constriction plate is pushed into the groove, the locking tongue of the movable part engages with another limiting port of the constriction plate, keeping the constriction plate in a retracted state. Only by driving the movable part and disengaging the locking tongue from the limiting port can the constriction plate be pulled out.
5. The trash can according to claim 1, 2, or 3, characterized in that: The hot-bag mechanism includes a hot-bag holder, a battery, and a control circuit board. The hot-bag holder is equipped with at least one heating wire and is fixed to the side of the feeding port of the closing seat. The heating wire heats the garbage bag to close it.
6. The trash can according to claim 5, characterized in that: A magnet is provided on the closing plate, and a sensor that cooperates with the magnet is provided on the closing seat. When the closing plate is pulled out or the closing plate is kept in the closed state, the magnet sends a signal to the sensor, and the heating wire heats up.
7. The trash can according to claim 1, 2, 3, or 6, characterized in that: The closing plate is provided with a stop block at the position corresponding to the hot-seal mechanism. An elastic element is provided on the stop block, and the elastic element provides a force to move the stop block toward the hot-seal mechanism. When the closing plate is pulled out to the closed state, the stop block, under the action of the elastic element, makes the garbage bag press against the hot-seal mechanism.
8. The trash can according to claim 7, characterized in that: The abutment block is a high-temperature resistant hard component.
9. The trash can according to claim 7, characterized in that: The closing plate is provided with a cavity, and an elastic buckle is provided on the inner side of the cavity. The abutment block is located between two elastic buckles, and the elastic buckles prevent the abutment block from disengaging from the closing plate.
10. The trash can according to any one of claims 1, 2, 3, 6, 8, or 9, characterized in that: The sealing seat includes a seat body and a lower cover that are fixed to each other, and the sealing plate is set in the gap between the seat body and the lower cover; a garbage bag box is integrally formed on the upper part of the seat body, and a garbage bag without breaks is set inside the garbage bag box; The top opening of the garbage bag container is covered with a garbage bag lid, and the garbage bag is pulled out from the gap between the garbage bag container and the garbage bag lid.
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