Garbage pickup truck

By employing a multi-stage rotary joint robotic arm and multiple waste bins on the waste collection vehicle, the problems of insufficient equipment flexibility and storage capacity are solved, achieving efficient waste collection and environmental protection.

CN223535627UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-11JIANGSU OCEAN UNIV
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423011048.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-06
Publication Date
2025-11-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-06

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Technical Problem

Existing waste collection equipment lacks flexibility and has limited storage capacity. Furthermore, it is prone to generating odors and dust during collection and transportation, affecting work efficiency and environmental quality.

Method used

A garbage collection vehicle was designed, which adopts a robotic arm collection assembly with multi-stage rotating joints, and is equipped with multiple independent garbage compartments and air purification equipment to achieve flexible collection and efficient storage, and reduce odor and dust during transportation.

Benefits of technology

It improves the flexibility and efficiency of waste collection, enhances the versatility of the equipment, increases storage capacity, and effectively reduces odor and dust during waste collection and transportation, thus protecting the working environment.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a garbage pickup truck. The garbage pickup truck comprises a truck body, a crawler chassis for walking is mounted on the bottom surface of the frame; the mechanical arm picking assembly comprises a mounting base plate, a lifting mechanism, a rotating joint I, a rotating joint II, a rotating joint III and a rotating joint IV are arranged on the mounting base plate, and a picking clamping jaw for picking garbage is mounted at the rotating end of the rotating joint IV; according to the garbage pickup truck, the multi-level rotating joints, namely the mechanical arm pickup assembly formed by connecting the rotating joints I, II, III and IV in series, are adopted, so that multi-degree-of-freedom movement of the garbage pickup arm is achieved, various complex terrains and garbage distribution conditions can be flexibly handled, and the accuracy and efficiency of garbage pickup are greatly improved; and rapid replacement or maintenance can be conveniently carried out according to different working condition requirements, and the universality and flexibility of the equipment are enhanced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of environmental protection equipment technology, specifically a garbage collection vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] With the acceleration of urbanization, urban waste disposal has become an increasingly serious problem. Traditional waste disposal methods, such as manual sweeping and transportation, are not only inefficient, but also waste human resources and pose safety hazards. Garbage trucks can also be used to collect garbage.

[0003] However, existing waste collection equipment still has some design shortcomings. On the one hand, it lacks flexibility and is difficult to adapt to complex and ever-changing waste collection environments; on the other hand, some equipment has limited storage capacity, requiring frequent replacement or emptying, which affects work efficiency; and some equipment may generate odors and dust during waste collection and transportation, causing secondary pollution to the environment. Therefore, it is necessary to improve the technology of current waste collection vehicles to meet usage needs. The market urgently needs a new type of waste collection vehicle that can meet the requirements of large-capacity storage, high flexibility, and easy handling of various complex waste collection scenarios. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to address the shortcomings of the existing technology by providing a garbage collection vehicle with large storage capacity, high flexibility, and the ability to cope with various complex collection scenarios.

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: a garbage collection vehicle, which includes;

[0006] The chassis has a tracked undercarriage mounted on its underside for movement;

[0007] Several equipment compartments and waste compartments are installed at intervals on the top surface of the vehicle frame, with several of the equipment compartments located on the rear side of the vehicle frame and several of the waste compartments located on the front side of the vehicle frame.

[0008] The robotic arm picking assembly includes a detachable mounting base plate fixed to the top surface of the vehicle frame, the mounting base plate being located on the front side of the vehicle frame, a plurality of said waste bins arranged around the mounting base plate, a lifting mechanism mounted on the mounting base plate, a rotary joint I mounted on the lifting mechanism, a rotary joint II mounted on the rotating end of the rotary joint I via a connecting plate assembly I, a rotary joint III mounted on the rotating end of the rotary joint II via a connecting plate assembly II, a rotary joint IV mounted on the rotating end of the rotary joint III, and a picking gripper for picking up waste mounted on the rotating end of the rotary joint IV.

[0009] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model can also be achieved through the following technical solution: the garbage collection vehicle described above, wherein the equipment compartment includes equipment compartment I, equipment compartment II and power supply compartment, which are arranged laterally on the rear side of the vehicle frame.

[0010] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model can also be achieved through the following technical solution: the garbage collection vehicle described above includes garbage bin I, garbage bin II, garbage bin III and garbage bin IV, which are symmetrically arranged in pairs on the left and right sides of the top surface of the vehicle frame, and bin covers are hinged to the top of garbage bin I, garbage bin II, garbage bin III and garbage bin IV.

[0011] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model can also be achieved through the following technical solution: the above-mentioned garbage collection vehicle, wherein the robotic arm collection assembly is installed between two sets of garbage bins.

[0012] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model can also be achieved through the following technical solution: the garbage collection vehicle described above has a reserved space for the installation of an air purification device on the top surface of the vehicle frame. The air purification device installation space is located in the area between the robotic arm collection assembly and the equipment compartment.

[0013] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model can also be achieved through the following technical solution: the above-mentioned garbage collection vehicle, wherein the lifting mechanism includes;

[0014] The lifting power mechanism is installed on the top surface of the mounting base plate, and a push plate is fixedly installed on its lifting end;

[0015] Several guide tubes are vertically fixed on the mounting base plate;

[0016] Several guide rods are inserted into the guide tube at their bottom ends and a support plate is fixedly installed at their top ends. The support plate is located directly above the push plate, and the aforementioned rotary joint I is installed on the top surface of the support plate.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial technical effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0018] (1) The garbage collection vehicle adopts a multi-stage rotary joint, namely a robotic arm collection assembly with rotary joints I, II, III and IV connected in series, which realizes the multi-degree-of-freedom movement of the garbage collection arm. It can flexibly cope with various complex terrains and garbage distribution conditions, greatly improving the accuracy and efficiency of garbage collection. The robotic arm collection assembly is designed to be detachable, which facilitates quick replacement or maintenance according to different working conditions, enhancing the versatility and flexibility of the equipment.

[0019] (2) The garbage bins adopt multiple independent and symmetrically distributed bins, namely garbage bins I, II, III and IV, which not only increases the storage capacity, but also facilitates the classification and storage of different types of garbage, thereby improving the efficiency and quality of garbage disposal;

[0020] (3) The space reserved on the top surface of the vehicle frame for installing air purification equipment provides convenience for installing air purification equipment, effectively reducing odors and dust generated during garbage collection and transportation, and protecting the working environment and surrounding air quality. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a top view of the structure of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the robotic arm picking assembly of this utility model.

[0024] Reference numerals: 1. Chassis; 2. Tracked chassis; 3. Equipment compartment I; 4. Equipment compartment II; 5. Power supply compartment; 6. Waste compartment I; 7. Waste compartment II; 8. Waste compartment III; 9. Waste compartment IV; 10. Compartment cover; 11. Mounting base plate; 12. Rotary joint I; 13. Connecting plate assembly I; 14. Rotary joint II; 15. Connecting plate assembly II; 16. Rotary joint III; 17. Rotary joint IV; 18. Lifting power mechanism; 19. Push plate; 20. Guide tube; 21. Guide rod; 22. Bearing plate; 23. Air purification equipment installation space; 24. Pickup gripper. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The specific technical solutions of this utility model are further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, so as to enable those skilled in the art to further understand this utility model, without constituting a limitation on its rights.

[0026] Example 1, referring to Figure 1-3 A garbage collection vehicle, the garbage collection vehicle comprising;

[0027] The frame 1 can be a square frame structure formed by overlapping and welding profiles. The bottom surface of the frame 1 is equipped with a tracked chassis 2 for walking. The tracked chassis 2 is existing technology, and its specifications and models can be selected according to the usage requirements.

[0028] Several equipment compartments and waste compartments are installed at intervals on the top surface of the frame 1. Several of the equipment compartments are located on the rear side of the frame 1. The equipment compartments are formed into a roughly square box structure. The equipment compartments include equipment compartment I3, equipment compartment II4 and power compartment 5, which are arranged laterally on the rear side of the frame 1. Several waste compartments are located on the front side of the frame 1. The waste compartments are formed into a roughly square box structure. The waste compartments include waste compartment I6, waste compartment II7, waste compartment III8 and waste compartment IV9, which are symmetrically arranged in pairs on the left and right sides of the top surface of the frame 1. A compartment cover 10 is hinged to the top of waste compartment I6, waste compartment II7, waste compartment III8 and waste compartment IV9.

[0029] A robotic arm picking assembly is installed between two sets of waste bins. It includes a detachable mounting base plate 11 fixed to the top surface of the frame 1. The mounting base plate 11 is formed into a generally square plate structure and can be screwed onto the top surface of the frame 1. The mounting base plate 11 is located on the front side of the frame 1. Several waste bins are arranged around the mounting base plate 11. A lifting mechanism is installed on the mounting base plate 11. A rotary joint I 12 is installed on the lifting mechanism. A rotary joint II 14 is installed on the rotating end of rotary joint I 12 via connecting plate group I 13. A rotary joint III 16 is installed on the rotating end of rotary joint II 14 via connecting plate group II 15. A rotary joint IV is installed on the rotating end of rotary joint III 16. A picking gripper 24 for picking up waste is installed on the rotating end of rotary joint IV. The picking gripper 24 can be a gripper structure from the prior art and can be purchased according to usage requirements.

[0030] The rotary joints I12, II14, III16 and IV17 may be equipped with servo motors that can provide rotational force and can be driven by an external power source. The specific principle and control method can be selected according to the usage requirements. The rotatable angle of rotary joints I12, II14 and III16 is 180°.

[0031] In addition, connecting plate group I13 and connecting plate group II15 can be square plate structures that are bolted together with each other;

[0032] The lifting mechanism includes:

[0033] The lifting power mechanism 18 can be a telescopic power mechanism, such as a motor, cylinder or hydraulic cylinder, which is installed on the top surface of the mounting base plate 11. A push plate 19 is fixedly installed on its lifting end. The push plate 19 is formed into a horizontally arranged plate structure.

[0034] Several guide tubes 20 are formed into vertically arranged circular tube structures and are vertically fixed on the mounting base plate 11.

[0035] Several guide rods 21 are formed into a roughly cylindrical structure. Their bottom ends are inserted into the guide tube 20, and their top ends are fixedly installed with a bearing plate 22. The bearing plate 22 is formed into a horizontally arranged plate structure. The bearing plate 22 is located directly above the push plate 19. The aforementioned rotary joint I 12 is installed on the top surface of the bearing plate 22.

[0036] In order to reduce odors and dust generated during garbage collection and transportation, an air purification device installation space 23 is reserved on the top surface of the frame 1. The air purification device can be selectively installed in this position according to the usage requirements. The air purification device installation space 23 is located in the area between the robotic arm picking assembly and the equipment compartment.

[0037] The working principle of the garbage collection vehicle in Example 1 is as follows:

[0038] When picking up trash, the lifting mechanism can adjust the overall height of the lifting mechanism. Rotating joints I12, II14, III16, and IV17 can adjust the working angle and working height of the picking gripper 24, so that the picking gripper 24 can extend to the predetermined position. Their linkage allows the picking gripper 24 to pick up trash into trash bins I6, II7, III8, or IV9. When the trash bin is full, the operator can close the bin cover 10 to prevent trash from scattering during transportation. During the picking process, air purification equipment can be installed at a predetermined position on the frame 1 to reduce odors and dust generated during trash picking and transportation.

Claims

1. A garbage collection vehicle, characterized in that: The garbage collection vehicle includes; The chassis has a tracked undercarriage mounted on its underside for movement; Several equipment compartments and waste compartments are installed at intervals on the top surface of the vehicle frame, with several of the equipment compartments located on the rear side of the vehicle frame and several of the waste compartments located on the front side of the vehicle frame. The robotic arm picking assembly includes a detachable mounting base plate fixed to the top surface of the vehicle frame, the mounting base plate being located on the front side of the vehicle frame, a plurality of said waste bins arranged around the mounting base plate, a lifting mechanism mounted on the mounting base plate, a rotary joint I mounted on the lifting mechanism, a rotary joint II mounted on the rotating end of the rotary joint I via a connecting plate assembly I, a rotary joint III mounted on the rotating end of the rotary joint II via a connecting plate assembly II, a rotary joint IV mounted on the rotating end of the rotary joint III, and a picking gripper for picking up waste mounted on the rotating end of the rotary joint IV.

2. A garbage collection vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The equipment compartment includes Equipment Compartment I, Equipment Compartment II, and Power Supply Compartment, which are arranged laterally on the rear side of the vehicle frame.

3. A garbage collection vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The garbage bins include garbage bin I, garbage bin II, garbage bin III and garbage bin IV, which are symmetrically arranged in pairs on the left and right sides of the top surface of the vehicle frame. A bin cover is hinged to the top of garbage bin I, garbage bin II, garbage bin III and garbage bin IV.

4. A garbage collection vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The robotic arm pickup assembly is installed between the two sets of waste bins.

5. A garbage collection vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: There is also reserved space on the top surface of the frame for the installation of air purification equipment, which is located in the area between the robotic arm picking assembly and the equipment compartment.

6. A garbage collection vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting mechanism includes: The lifting power mechanism is installed on the top surface of the mounting base plate, and a push plate is fixedly installed on its lifting end; Several guide tubes are vertically fixed on the mounting base plate; Several guide rods are inserted into the guide tube at their bottom ends and a support plate is fixedly installed at their top ends. The support plate is located directly above the push plate, and the aforementioned rotary joint I is installed on the top surface of the support plate.