Non-contact medical garbage can

The contactless opening is achieved by using an infrared sensor-controlled motor to drive gears and a lifting rod. Combined with ultraviolet lamp disinfection, this solves the problems of easy damage and cross-infection in hospital trash cans, providing contactless operation and comprehensive hygiene protection.

CN223962642UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-03THE 905TH HOSPITAL OF THE CHINESE PEOPLES LIBERATION ARMY NAVY
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CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
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Filing Date
2025-04-23
Publication Date
2026-03-03

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Technical Problem

Existing hospital trash cans are easily damaged, unhygienic to use, and cannot achieve contactless operation, posing a risk of cross-infection.

Method used

A contactless medical waste bin was designed, which uses an infrared sensor to control a motor-driven gear and lifting rod to achieve contactless opening and closing of the waste bin. It is also equipped with an ultraviolet lamp for disinfection and has partitioned bins to separate medical waste from regular waste.

Benefits of technology

It enables contactless operation, reduces the risk of cross-infection, ensures the hygiene and safety of the trash can, and provides timed sterilization and disinfection of the inside of the trash can, improving the convenience and safety of use.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of garbage cans, and discloses a non-contact medical garbage can which comprises a base, side covers are fixedly connected to the two sides of the base, ventilation grooves are formed in the outer sides of the side covers, pulleys are fixedly connected to the lower ends of the side covers, and a main garbage can is arranged at the front end of the base. According to the non-contact medical garbage can, when a human body approaches, an infrared sensor quickly feeds back a signal to a controller, a second motor is started to drive a jacking rod to move upwards to open an auxiliary garbage can, a first motor is started to enable a main garbage can to rotate and be opened, non-contact opening of the garbage can is achieved, and the risk of cross infection is reduced; the controller regularly controls the ultraviolet lamp to be turned on to sterilize and disinfect the interiors of the garbage cans, the first auxiliary garbage can and the second auxiliary garbage can are placed in a placing groove of a placing base when placed, a blocking cover is rotated upwards, a locking block is inserted into a groove, and a lock catch is used for buckling and locking a lock head, so that the first auxiliary garbage can and the second auxiliary garbage can are limited; and garbage can be conveniently fixed, taken out and dumped.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of trash can technology, specifically a contactless medical trash can. Background Technology

[0002] Hospitals generate a large amount of medical waste every day. Medical waste refers to infectious waste produced by hospitals that has come into contact with patients' blood, bodily fluids, etc., such as used cotton balls, gauze, adhesive tape, disposable medical instruments, postoperative waste, expired medicines, etc.

[0003] Currently, the trash cans used in hospital departments generally employ a foot-operated switch structure to open and close the lid. Since medical trash cans are used frequently, the foot-operated switch may become damaged due to repeated use. If the foot-operated switch is damaged, the user needs to open the lid by hand, which is unhygienic and can easily lead to the spread of microorganisms. Therefore, a contactless medical trash can is proposed.

[0004] Chinese Utility Model Patent Publication No. CN 215157818 U discloses a medical waste bin. This medical waste bin, based on a traditional waste bin, features a foot-operated flip-top. The flip-top is located on the side wall of the bin, with a large opening. When placed on the lower level of a medical cart, medical staff can directly dispose of waste from the side, eliminating the need to bend over to dispose of waste as with traditional waste bins due to the cart's top panel. The flip-top has an internal channel structure with a buffer plate at the end, facilitating waste disposal and preventing it from popping out of the bin. However, this medical waste bin lacks partitioning, failing to separate medical waste from other garbage. Furthermore, while the side flip-top requires stepping on a foot pedal to open, the top flip-top requires manual opening, preventing contactless operation. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a contactless medical waste bin, which can effectively solve the problems in the prior art.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: a contactless medical waste bin, including a base, side covers fixedly connected to both sides of the base, ventilation grooves opened on the outer side of the side covers, pulleys fixedly connected to the lower end of the side covers, a main waste bin set at the front end of the base, an infrared sensor fixedly connected to the front end of the side covers, a top seat fixedly connected to the upper end of the base, a baffle rotatably connected to the front end of the top seat, a locking block fixedly connected to the end of the baffle away from the top seat, lock heads fixedly connected to both sides of the baffle, a second motor fixedly connected to the right side of the top seat, a drive gear fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor, a lifting rod set at the rear end of the drive gear, a placement seat fixedly connected to the upper end of the top seat, a placement groove opened at the front end of the placement seat, a limit groove opened at the upper end of the placement seat, a second secondary waste bin and a third secondary waste bin placed inside the placement groove, latches fixedly connected to both sides of the top seat, an ultraviolet lamp fixedly connected to the top of the inside of the base, and a controller fixedly connected to the right side of the base;

[0007] The main trash can includes a main body, a rotating base, a driven gear, a front baffle, a driving gear, and a motor. The rotating base is fixedly connected to the lower end of the main body, the driven gear is fixedly connected to the right side of the rotating base, the front baffle is fixedly connected to the front end of the main body, and the driving gear is rotatably connected to the right side of the base. The driving gear is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor.

[0008] The lifting rod includes a rack, a vertical rod, and a slide bar. The upper end of the rack is fixedly connected to the vertical rod, and the two sides of the vertical rod are fixedly connected to the slide bars.

[0009] The secondary trash can includes a secondary body, a groove, and a flip-top. The groove is provided at the front end of the secondary body, and the flip-top is rotatably connected to the upper end of the secondary body.

[0010] Preferably, the main trash can further includes a raised rim and a cover ring. The upper end of the main trash can body is provided with a raised rim, and the upper end of the raised rim is provided with a cover ring, which is adapted to the raised rim.

[0011] The above technical solution incorporates a raised edge and a cover ring. When using the main trash can, the trash bag is placed over the top of the main can body, and the cover ring is used to cover the raised edge to fix the trash bag to the main can body. This provides a good fixing effect, prevents the trash bag from falling off, and has a good limiting effect.

[0012] Preferably, the rotating base and the base are rotatably connected, and the driving gear and the driven gear are meshing.

[0013] With the above technical solution, the rotating base is rotatably connected to the base. The starting motor drives the active gear to rotate, which in turn drives the meshing driven gear to rotate. This allows for precise and effortless control of the rotation of the main trash can, and the opening and closing of the main trash can can be controlled. The main trash can can be used to hold medical waste.

[0014] Preferably, the lock head and the latch are connected by a snap-fit ​​connection, and the locking block is adapted to the groove.

[0015] The above technical solution incorporates a lock head and a latch. When placing the first and second auxiliary trash cans into the placement slots of the placement base, the cover is rotated upwards, and the locking block is inserted into the groove, thereby limiting the position of the first and second auxiliary trash cans. The latch is then used to lock the lock head in place. The locking structure is simple and very practical.

[0016] Preferably, the vertical rod, the sliding strip, and the limiting groove are all slidably connected, the rack and the drive gear are meshed, the lifting rod also includes a guide wheel, the upper end of the vertical rod is rotatably connected to the guide wheel, the secondary trash can also includes a guide rail, and the lower end of the flip cover is fixedly connected to the guide rail.

[0017] The above technical solution includes a lifting rod. When the auxiliary trash can one and auxiliary trash can two are needed, the motor two is started to drive the drive gear to rotate, which in turn drives the meshing rack to move upward along the limiting groove. The vertical rod pushes the flip cover upward and rotates it. The guide rail is guided by the guide wheel, which opens the flip cover for easy use. The auxiliary trash can one and auxiliary trash can two can hold regular trash.

[0018] Preferably, filters are provided on both sides of the base.

[0019] The above technical solution incorporates a filter that effectively adsorbs and filters odor molecules, germs, and fine dust from the main trash can. Combined with the ventilation slots of the side cover, it enhances airflow, allowing for proper air circulation and preventing the accumulation of odors in the main trash can. This creates a healthy and clean medical and working environment for medical staff and patients.

[0020] Preferably, the controller is electrically connected to the infrared sensor, motor one, motor two, and ultraviolet lamp.

[0021] Through the above technical solution, the controller is electrically connected to the infrared sensor. When a human body approaches, the infrared sensor quickly sends a signal back to the controller, which starts the second motor to drive the lifting rod upward and open the secondary trash can. At the same time, the first motor is started and stopped, causing the main trash can to rotate and open, realizing contactless opening of the trash can and reducing the risk of cross-infection. When the trash can is not in use, the controller controls the ultraviolet lamp to turn on at regular intervals to sterilize and disinfect the inside of the trash can, ensuring the hygiene and safety of the contactless medical trash can in all aspects.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a contactless medical waste bin, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0023] 1. This contactless medical waste bin is designed so that when using the main bin, the waste bag is placed over the top of the main bin body, and the cap ring is used to cover the raised edge to fix the waste bag to the main bin body. The fixation effect is good, preventing the waste bag from falling off. The limiting effect is good. When the motor is started, it drives the active gear to rotate, which in turn drives the meshing driven gear to rotate. This allows for precise and labor-saving control of the rotation of the main waste bin. The main waste bin can be used to open and close medical waste.

[0024] 2. This contactless medical waste bin is equipped with a lock and latch. When placing the auxiliary waste bins one and two into the placement slot of the placement base, the cover is rotated upwards, and the locking block is inserted into the groove, thereby limiting the auxiliary waste bins one and two. The latch is used to lock the lock head. The locking structure is simple and very practical. A lifting rod is also provided. When auxiliary waste bins one and two are needed, the motor two is started to drive the drive gear to rotate, thereby driving the meshing rack to move upwards along the limiting groove. The vertical rod pushes the flip cover upwards to rotate upwards, thereby opening the flip cover for easy use. Auxiliary waste bins one and two can be used to hold regular waste.

[0025] 3. This contactless medical waste bin features a controller electrically connected to an infrared sensor. When a person approaches, the infrared sensor quickly sends a signal to the controller, activating motor two to lift the lifting rod upwards and open the secondary waste bin. Simultaneously, motor one starts and stops, causing the main waste bin to rotate and open, achieving contactless opening of the waste bin and reducing the risk of cross-infection. When the waste bin is not in use, the controller periodically activates ultraviolet lamps to sterilize and disinfect the inside of the waste bin, ensuring the hygiene and safety of the contactless medical waste bin in all aspects. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of the main trash can and base of this utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0030] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of the main trash can and base of this utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0031] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of the auxiliary trash can and its placement base of this utility model.

[0032] The components include: 1. Base; 2. Filter; 3. Side cover; 4. Ventilation channel; 5. Pulley; 6. Main trash can; 601. Main can body; 602. Protruding rim; 603. Cover ring; 604. Rotary seat; 605. Driven gear; 606. Front baffle; 607. Drive gear; 608. Motor 1; 7. Infrared sensor; 8. Top seat; 9. Baffle; 10. Locking block; 11. Lock head; 12. Motor 2; 3. Drive gear; 14. Lifting rod; 1401. Rack; 1402. Vertical rod; 1403. Sliding bar; 1404. Guide wheel; 15. Placement seat; 16. Placement slot; 17. Limiting slot; 18. Secondary trash can one; 1801. Secondary bin body; 1802. Groove; 1803. Flip cover; 1804. Guide rail; 19. Secondary trash can two; 20. Lock; 21. Ultraviolet lamp; 22. Controller. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0034] Example 1: As Figure 1-6 As shown, this utility model provides a contactless medical waste bin, including a base 1, side covers 3 fixedly connected to both sides of the base 1, ventilation grooves 4 opened on the outer side of the side covers 3, pulleys 5 fixedly connected to the lower end of the side covers 3, a main waste bin 6 set at the front end of the base 1, an infrared sensor 7 fixedly connected to the front end of the side covers 3, a top seat 8 fixedly connected to the upper end of the base 1, a baffle 9 rotatably connected to the front end of the top seat 8, a locking block 10 fixedly connected to the end of the baffle 9 away from the top seat 8, lock heads 11 fixedly connected to both sides of the baffle 9, and a lock on the right side of the top seat 8. A motor 12 is fixedly connected to the top seat 8. A drive gear 13 is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor 12. A lifting rod 14 is provided at the rear end of the drive gear 13. A placement seat 15 is fixedly connected to the top seat 8. A placement groove 16 is provided at the front end of the placement seat 15. A limit groove 17 is provided at the top end of the placement seat 15. A secondary garbage bin 18 and a secondary garbage bin 29 are placed inside the placement groove 16. Locks 20 are fixedly connected to both sides of the top seat 8. An ultraviolet lamp 21 is fixedly connected to the top of the base 1. A controller 22 is fixedly connected to the right side of the base 1.

[0035] The main trash can 6 includes a main body 601, a rotating base 604, a driven gear 605, a front baffle 606, a driving gear 607, and a motor 608. The rotating base 604 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the main body 601, the driven gear 605 is fixedly connected to the right side of the rotating base 604, the front baffle 606 is fixedly connected to the front end of the main body 601, and the driving gear 607 is rotatably connected to the right side of the base 1. The driving gear 607 is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor 608.

[0036] The lifting rod 14 includes a rack 1401, a vertical rod 1402, and a slide bar 1403. The upper end of the rack 1401 is fixedly connected to the vertical rod 1402, and the slide bars 1403 are fixedly connected to both sides of the vertical rod 1402.

[0037] The secondary trash can 18 includes a secondary body 1801, a groove 1802, and a flip cover 1803. The groove 1802 is provided at the front end of the secondary body 1801, and the flip cover 1803 is rotatably connected to the upper end of the secondary body 1801.

[0038] Specifically, the main trash can 6 also includes a raised rim 602 and a lid ring 603. The raised rim 602 is located at the upper end of the main can body 601, and the lid ring 603 is located at the upper end of the raised rim 602, with the lid ring 603 fitting snugly against the raised rim 602. The advantage is that, with the raised rim 602 and lid ring 603, when using the main trash can 6, the trash bag is placed over the upper end of the main can body 601, and the lid ring 603 is used to cover the raised rim 602 to secure the trash bag to the main can body 601. This provides a good securing effect, prevents the trash bag from falling off, and has a good limiting effect.

[0039] Specifically, the rotary seat 604 is rotatably connected to the base 1, and the drive gear 607 and the driven gear 605 are meshed. The advantage is that, with the rotary seat 604 rotatably connected to the base 1, the starter motor 608 drives the drive gear 607 to rotate, which in turn drives the meshed driven gear 605 to rotate. This allows for precise and effortless control of the main trash can 6's rotation, enabling control of its opening and closing. The main trash can 6 can hold medical waste.

[0040] Example 2: Figure 2-6 As shown, this is an improvement on the previous embodiment.

[0041] Specifically, the lock head 11 and the latch 20 are connected by a snap-fit ​​mechanism, and the locking block 10 is adapted to the groove 1802. The advantage is that with the lock head 11 and latch 20, when the secondary trash cans 18 and 19 are placed in the placement slot 16 of the placement base 15, the cover 9 is rotated upwards, and the locking block 10 is inserted into the groove 1802, thereby limiting the secondary trash cans 18 and 19. The latch 20 then locks the lock head 11 in place. The locking structure is simple and very practical.

[0042] Specifically, the vertical rod 1402, the sliding strip 1403, and the limiting groove 17 are all slidably connected; the rack 1401 and the drive gear 13 are meshed; the lifting rod 14 also includes a guide wheel 1404; the upper end of the vertical rod 1402 is rotatably connected to the guide wheel 1404; the auxiliary trash can 18 also includes a guide rail 1804; and the lower end of the flip cover 1803 is fixedly connected to the guide rail 1804. The advantage is that, with the lifting rod 14, when auxiliary trash can 18 and auxiliary trash can 19 are needed, the starting motor 12 drives the drive gear 13 to rotate, thereby causing the meshed rack 1401 to move upward along the limiting groove 17. The vertical rod 1402 pushes the flip cover 1803 upward to rotate upward. The guide rail 1804 guides the guide wheel 1404, thus opening the flip cover 1803 for easy use. Auxiliary trash cans 18 and 19 can hold regular trash.

[0043] Specifically, filters 2 are installed on both sides of the base 1. The advantage is that the filters 2 can effectively adsorb and filter odor molecules, germs and fine dust in the main trash can 6. In conjunction with the ventilation grooves 4 of the side cover 3, the airflow is improved, allowing the air to circulate properly and preventing the accumulation of garbage odors in the main trash can 6, thus creating a healthy and clean medical and working environment for medical staff and patients.

[0044] Specifically, the controller 22 is electrically connected to the infrared sensor 7, motor 608, motor 12, and ultraviolet lamp 21. The advantage is that the controller 22 is electrically connected to the infrared sensor 7. When a person approaches, the infrared sensor 7 quickly sends a signal back to the controller 22, activating motor 12 to lift the lifting rod 14 upwards, opening the secondary trash can. Simultaneously, motor 608 is activated and deactivated, causing the main trash can 6 to rotate and open, achieving contactless opening of the trash can and reducing the risk of cross-infection. When the trash can is not in use, the controller 22 periodically activates the ultraviolet lamp 21 to sterilize and disinfect the inside of the trash can, comprehensively ensuring the hygiene and safety of the contactless medical waste can.

[0045] Working principle: During assembly, the garbage bag is placed on the upper end of the main bin 601, and the cover ring 603 is used to cover the protruding edge 602 to fix the garbage bag to the main bin 601. The fixation effect is good and the garbage bag is prevented from falling off. When placing the auxiliary garbage bins 18 and 19, they are placed in the placement slot 16 of the placement seat 15. The cover 9 is rotated upward, and the locking block 10 is inserted into the groove 1802, thereby limiting the auxiliary garbage bins 18 and 19. The lock head 11 is fastened and locked using the latch 20. During use, when a person approaches, the infrared sensor 7 quickly feeds back a signal to the controller 22. The controller 22 starts the motor 1 608 and the motor 2 12. The motor 2 12 drives the drive gear 13 to rotate, thereby driving the meshing rack 1401 to move upward along the limiting groove 17. The vertical rod 1402 pushes the flip cover 1803 upward to rotate upward. The rail 1804 guides the guide wheel 1404, thereby opening the flip cover 1803 for easy use. The secondary trash can 18 and secondary trash can 19 can hold regular trash. The motor 1 608 drives the drive gear 607 to rotate, which in turn drives the meshing driven gear 605 to rotate, thus enabling precise and effortless control of the rotation of the main trash can 6. The main trash can 6 can be opened and closed. The main trash can 6 can hold medical waste. When the trash can is not in use, the controller 22 controls the ultraviolet lamp 21 to turn on at regular intervals to sterilize and disinfect the inside of the trash can, ensuring the hygiene and safety of the contactless medical trash can in all aspects. The filter 2 can effectively adsorb and filter odor molecules, germs and fine dust in the main trash can 6. In conjunction with the ventilation groove 4 of the side cover 3, it can improve the airflow and allow the air to circulate properly, preventing the accumulation of odors in the main trash can 6.

[0046] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A contactless medical waste bin, comprising a base (1), characterized in that: The base (1) is fixedly connected to two side covers (3), and the side covers (3) have ventilation grooves (4) on their outer sides. The lower end of the side covers (3) is fixedly connected to a pulley (5). The front end of the base (1) is provided with a main trash can (6). The front end of the side covers (3) is fixedly connected to an infrared sensor (7). The upper end of the base (1) is fixedly connected to a top seat (8). The front end of the top seat (8) is rotatably connected to a baffle (9). The end of the baffle (9) away from the top seat (8) is fixedly connected to a locking block (10). The baffle (9) is fixedly connected to two sides with lock heads (11). The right side of the top seat (8) is fixedly connected to a motor (12). The output end of the second motor (12) is fixedly connected to a drive gear (13), and a lifting rod (14) is provided at the rear end of the drive gear (13). The upper end of the top seat (8) is fixedly connected to a placement seat (15), and a placement groove (16) is provided at the front end of the placement seat (15). A limit groove (17) is provided at the upper end of the placement seat (15). The placement groove (16) contains a first secondary trash can (18) and a second secondary trash can (19). The top seat (8) is fixedly connected to two locks (20). The top of the base (1) is fixedly connected to an ultraviolet lamp (21), and a controller (22) is fixedly connected to the right side of the base (1). The main trash can (6) includes a main body (601), a rotating base (604), a driven gear (605), a front baffle (606), a driving gear (607), and a motor (608). The rotating base (604) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the main body (601). The driven gear (605) is fixedly connected to the right side of the rotating base (604). The front baffle (606) is fixedly connected to the front end of the main body (601). The driving gear (607) is rotatably connected to the right side of the base (1). The driving gear (607) is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor (608). The lifting rod (14) includes a rack (1401), a vertical rod (1402), and a slide bar (1403). The upper end of the rack (1401) is fixedly connected to the vertical rod (1402), and the two sides of the vertical rod (1402) are fixedly connected to the slide bars (1403). The auxiliary trash can (18) includes an auxiliary body (1801), a groove (1802) and a flip cover (1803). The auxiliary body (1801) has a groove (1802) at its front end and a flip cover (1803) rotatably connected to the upper end of the auxiliary body (1801).

2. The contactless medical waste bin according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main trash can (6) also includes a raised edge (602) and a cover ring (603). The upper end of the main body (601) is provided with a raised edge (602), and the upper end of the raised edge (602) is provided with a cover ring (603). The cover ring (603) is adapted to the raised edge (602).

3. The contactless medical waste bin according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating base (604) is rotatably connected to the base (1), and the driving gear (607) and the driven gear (605) are meshed.

4. A contactless medical waste bin according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lock head (11) and the latch (20) are connected by a snap-fit, and the locking block (10) is adapted to the groove (1802).

5. A contactless medical waste bin according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vertical rod (1402), the slide bar (1403) and the limiting groove (17) are all slidably connected. The rack (1401) and the drive gear (13) are meshed. The lifting rod (14) also includes a guide wheel (1404). The upper end of the vertical rod (1402) is rotatably connected to the guide wheel (1404). The auxiliary trash can (18) also includes a guide rail (1804). The lower end of the flip cover (1803) is fixedly connected to the guide rail (1804).

6. A contactless medical waste bin according to claim 1, characterized in that: Filters (2) are provided on both sides of the base (1).

7. A contactless medical waste bin according to claim 1, characterized in that: The controller (22) is electrically connected to the infrared sensor (7), motor one (608), motor two (12) and ultraviolet lamp (21).

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    CN215157818U