Intelligent garbage can

By designing an intelligent trash can, which utilizes electric components and an automatic door mechanism, intelligent compression and automatic opening of trash cans are achieved, solving the problems of insufficient capacity and hygiene in traditional trash cans, and improving space utilization and ease of use.

CN224014537UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-20CHANGCHUN UNIV OF SCI & TECH
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-23
Publication Date
2026-03-20

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Technical Problem

Traditional trash cans have limited capacity and low space utilization, and their open design leads to a high risk of odor emission and cross-infection.

Method used

The system employs an electric telescopic rod, lifting plate, bidirectional screw, assembly plate, first motor, pressure plate, guide rod, lifting frame, moving block, slider, and distance sensor to achieve intelligent compression of waste; combined with an automatic door mechanism and infrared sensor, it enables automatic opening and sealing of the waste bin.

Benefits of technology

It improves the space utilization of trash cans, avoids false fullness, reduces odor emission, enhances ease of use and hygiene, and increases the level of intelligence.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of garbage cans, and particularly relates to an intelligent garbage can which comprises a shell, an inner can is arranged at the bottom of the shell, a throwing-in opening is formed in the front side wall of the shell, an automatic door mechanism is arranged on the rear side of the throwing-in opening, and an infrared sensor is arranged on the lower side of the throwing-in opening. A controller is fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the shell, a bearing frame is arranged on the upper side of the inner barrel and fixedly connected with the shell, and two electric telescopic rods are symmetrically and fixedly connected to the upper end face of the bearing frame. Through the electric telescopic rod, the lifting plate, the two-way screw rod, the assembly plate, the first motor, a pressing plate, a guide rod, a lifting frame, a moving block, a sliding block and a distance measuring sensor, intelligent compression of garbage in the garbage can is achieved, the phenomenon that the garbage can is filled with the garbage is avoided, the utilization rate of the inner space of the garbage can is increased, and more garbage can be contained; and the practicability is higher.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of trash can technology, specifically to an intelligent trash can. Background Technology

[0002] With the acceleration of urbanization and the continuous improvement of people's living standards, the amount of waste generated in daily life is increasing day by day, making waste sorting and disposal an important issue in modern urban management. Traditional trash cans, as the main tool for waste collection, have met the basic needs of waste collection to a certain extent, but in practical applications, they have gradually revealed many shortcomings and are unable to meet the urgent needs of modern cities for efficient, hygienic, and intelligent waste management.

[0003] Currently, existing trash can technologies have the following problems:

[0004] 1. Traditional trash cans have limited capacity. When trash accumulates to a certain height, users often find it difficult to continue disposing of it, leading to a false fullness. For some loose trash, such as paper and plastic bags, traditional trash cans cannot effectively compress it, further reducing space utilization.

[0005] 2. Traditional trash cans are usually designed with an open top, which exposes the trash and makes it easy for it to emit odors and attract mosquitoes. In addition, when users manually open the trash can lid, their hands are likely to come into direct contact with the trash can, increasing the risk of cross-infection.

[0006] Therefore, we propose a smart trash can to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0007] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0008] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides an intelligent trash can that solves the problems mentioned in the background section.

[0009] (II) Technical Solution

[0010] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model specifically adopts the following technical solution:

[0011] A smart trash can includes a shell, an inner bin at the bottom of the shell, a disposal opening on the front side wall of the shell, an automatic door mechanism at the rear of the disposal opening, an infrared sensor at the lower side of the disposal opening, a controller fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the shell, a support frame on the upper side of the inner bin, the support frame being fixedly connected to the shell, two electric telescopic rods symmetrically and fixedly connected to the upper end of the support frame, a lifting plate fixedly connected to the top of the two electric telescopic rods, and two first fixing blocks symmetrically and fixedly connected to the lower end of the lifting plate, the two first fixing blocks being rotatably connected to each other. The device includes a bidirectional screw, an assembly plate fixedly connected to the lower end face of the lifting plate, a first motor fixedly connected to the assembly plate, the drive end of the first motor fixedly connected to the shaft end of the bidirectional screw, a pressure plate on the lower side of the lifting plate, two second fixing blocks symmetrically and fixedly connected to the upper end face of the pressure plate, a guide rod fixedly connected between the two second fixing blocks, a lifting frame between the lifting plate and the pressure plate, a moving block rotatably connected to both ends of the top of the lifting frame, the moving block being threadedly connected to the bidirectional screw, and a slider rotatably connected to both ends of the bottom of the lifting frame, the slider being slidably connected to the guide rod.

[0012] Furthermore, the automatic door mechanism includes a baffle disposed inside the housing corresponding to the drop-in entrance. Connecting frames are slidably connected to both side walls of the baffle. The connecting frames are fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the housing. A rack is fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the baffle. A connecting plate is fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the housing. A second motor is fixedly connected to the connecting plate. A gear that meshes with the rack is fixedly connected to the drive end of the second motor.

[0013] Furthermore, a sealing door is rotatably connected to the bottom of the front side wall of the housing via a hinge, and a handle is installed on the front side wall of the sealing door.

[0014] Furthermore, a distance measuring sensor is fixedly connected to the lower end face of the lifting plate, and a through hole corresponding to the position of the distance measuring sensor is opened on the pressure plate. The distance measuring sensor is electrically connected to the controller.

[0015] Furthermore, two exhaust fans are symmetrically and fixedly connected to the inner rear wall of the housing, and two filters corresponding to the positions of the exhaust fans are symmetrically and fixedly connected to the rear wall of the housing.

[0016] Furthermore, the infrared sensor, the electric telescopic rod, and the first motor are electrically connected to the controller.

[0017] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0018] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides an intelligent trash can with the following advantages:

[0019] 1. This utility model, through an electric telescopic rod, lifting plate, bidirectional screw, assembly plate, first motor, pressure plate, guide rod, lifting frame, moving block, slider and distance sensor, realizes intelligent compression of garbage in the trash can, avoids the phenomenon of the trash can being falsely full, improves the utilization rate of the internal space of the trash can, can hold more garbage, and is more practical.

[0020] 2. This utility model realizes the automatic sensing and opening function of the trash can through the disposal opening, automatic door mechanism and infrared sensor, which eliminates the need for manual operation, improves the convenience and hygiene of use, and can also seal the disposal opening to prevent odor from spreading, improve the intelligence level of the trash can and reduce manual operation. Attached Figure Description

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

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the separation structure of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the compression mechanism of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of the pressure plate and its connecting components of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of the automatic door mechanism of this utility model.

[0027] In the diagram: 1. Shell 1; 2. Inner tub; 3. Drop-in inlet; 4. Automatic door mechanism; 401. Baffle; 402. Connecting frame; 403. Rack; 404. Connecting plate; 405. Second motor; 406. Gear; 5. Infrared sensor; 6. Controller; 7. Bearing frame; 8. Electric telescopic rod; 9. Lifting plate; 10. First fixing block; 11. Bidirectional screw; 12. Assembly plate; 13. First motor; 14. Pressure plate; 15. Second fixing block; 16. Guide rod; 17. Lifting frame; 18. Moving block; 19. Sliding block; 20. Sealing door; 21. Distance sensor; 22. Through hole; 23. Exhaust fan; 24. Filter screen. Detailed Implementation

[0028] 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.

[0029] Example

[0030] like Figures 1-6 As shown in the figure, an embodiment of the present invention provides an intelligent trash can, including a shell 1, an inner bin 2 at the bottom of the shell 1, a disposal inlet 3 on the front side wall of the shell 1, an automatic door mechanism 4 on the rear side of the disposal inlet 3, an infrared sensor 5 on the lower side of the disposal inlet 3, a controller 6 fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the shell 1, a support frame 7 on the upper side of the inner bin 2, the support frame 7 being fixedly connected to the shell 1, two electric telescopic rods 8 being symmetrically connected to the upper end of the support frame 7, and a lifting plate 9 being fixedly connected to the top of the two electric telescopic rods 8, the lower end of the lifting plate 9 being symmetrically connected. Two first fixing blocks 10 are fixedly connected, and a bidirectional screw 11 is rotatably connected between the two first fixing blocks 10. An assembly plate 12 is fixedly connected to the lower end face of the lifting plate 9, and a first motor 13 is fixedly connected to the assembly plate 12. The drive end of the first motor 13 is fixedly connected to the shaft end of the bidirectional screw 11. A pressure plate 14 is provided on the lower side of the lifting plate 9. The upper end face of the pressure plate 14 is symmetrical and fixedly connected to two second fixing blocks 15. A guide rod 16 is fixedly connected between the two second fixing blocks 15. A lifting frame 17 is provided between the lifting plate 9 and the pressure plate 14. Both ends of the top of the lifting frame 17 are... A movable block 18 is rotatably connected, and the movable block 18 is threadedly connected to the bidirectional screw 11. Slider blocks 19 are rotatably connected to both ends of the bottom of the lifting frame 17, and the sliders 19 are slidably connected to the guide rod 16. The housing 1 serves as the overall frame, providing a base for the installation of other components. The inner bucket 2 is placed at the bottom of the housing 1 to hold garbage, facilitating centralized collection and processing. The inner bucket 2 can also be removed separately for cleaning, making operation convenient. The disposal inlet 3 is the channel for garbage disposal. The infrared sensor 5 can detect whether a person or object is approaching the disposal inlet 3 and transmit the signal to the controller 6 to realize… The automatic sensor-activated opening function of the trash can eliminates the need for manual operation, enhancing its intelligence. The electric telescopic rod 8, under the control of the controller 6, can extend and retract, driving the lifting plate 9 and its components to move up and down. The first motor 13 drives the bidirectional screw 11 to rotate, causing the two moving blocks 18 to move inward simultaneously. The movement of the moving blocks 18 drives the lifting frame 17 to move, which in turn causes the two sliders 19 to slide inward simultaneously, driving the pressure plate 14 to move downward into the inner bin 2. This compresses the trash in the inner bin 2, improving the space utilization of the trash can.

[0031] like Figure 1 and Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the automatic door mechanism 4 includes a baffle 401 disposed inside the housing 1 corresponding to the drop-in port 3. Connecting frames 402 are slidably connected to both side walls of the baffle 401. The connecting frames 402 are fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the housing 1. A rack 403 is fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the baffle 401. A connecting plate 404 is fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the housing 1. A second motor 405 is fixedly connected to the connecting plate 404. A gear 406, meshing with the rack 403, is fixedly connected to the drive end of the second motor 405. When the infrared sensor 5 detects an object approaching, the controller 6 controls the second motor 405 to start, driving the gear 406 to rotate. The gear 406 meshes with the rack 403, causing the baffle 401 to slide upwards along the connecting frame 402, opening the drop-in port 3. After the object is dropped in, the baffle 401 closes the drop-in port 3 under the reverse action of the second motor 405.

[0032] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, a sealing door 20 is rotatably connected to the bottom of the front side wall of the housing 1 via a hinge, and a handle is installed on the front side wall of the sealing door 20; this facilitates the removal of the inner bin 2 for cleaning, and at the same time, when the sealing door 20 is closed, it can prevent odors from escaping and maintain the hygiene of the environment around the trash can.

[0033] like Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, a distance sensor 21 is fixedly connected to the lower end face of the lifting plate 9, and a through hole 22 corresponding to the position of the distance sensor 21 is opened on the pressure plate 14. The distance sensor 21 is electrically connected to the controller 6. It is used to measure the height of the garbage in the inner bucket 2. When the height of the garbage reaches a preset number of heights, it transmits a signal to the controller 6. The through hole 22 ensures that the measurement of the distance sensor 21 is not affected by the pressure plate 14.

[0034] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, two exhaust fans 23 are symmetrically and fixedly connected to the inner rear side wall of the housing 1, and two filter screens 24 corresponding to the positions of the exhaust fans 23 are symmetrically and fixedly connected to the rear side wall of the housing 1; the filter screens 24 play a filtering role in removing odors from the trash can and keeping the air around the trash can fresh.

[0035] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the infrared sensor 5, the electric telescopic rod 8, and the first motor 13 are electrically connected to the controller 6; thus realizing intelligent control of the trash can, with each component working together to improve the intelligence level of the trash can.

[0036] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A smart trash can, comprising a shell (1), characterized in that: The bottom of the housing (1) is provided with an inner tub (2). The front side wall of the housing (1) is provided with a dropping inlet (3). An automatic door mechanism (4) is provided on the rear side of the dropping inlet (3). An infrared sensor (5) is provided on the lower side of the dropping inlet (3). A controller (6) is fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the housing (1). A support frame (7) is provided on the upper side of the inner tub (2). The support frame (7) is fixedly connected to the housing (1). The upper end of the support frame (7) is symmetrical and fixedly connected with two electric telescopic rods (8). The top ends of the two electric telescopic rods (8) are fixedly connected to a lifting plate (9). The lower end of the lifting plate (9) is symmetrical and fixedly connected with two first fixing blocks (10). A bidirectional screw (11) is rotatably connected between the two first fixing blocks (10). The lower end of the lifting plate (9) An assembly plate (12) is fixedly connected to the surface of the lifting plate (9). A first motor (13) is fixedly connected to the assembly plate (12). The driving end of the first motor (13) is fixedly connected to the shaft end of the bidirectional screw (11). A pressure plate (14) is provided on the lower side of the lifting plate (9). Two second fixing blocks (15) are fixedly connected to the upper end of the pressure plate (14). A guide rod (16) is fixedly connected between the two second fixing blocks (15). A lifting frame (17) is provided between the lifting plate (9) and the pressure plate (14). A moving block (18) is rotatably connected to both ends of the top of the lifting frame (17). The moving block (18) is threadedly connected to the bidirectional screw (11) respectively. A slider (19) is rotatably connected to both ends of the bottom of the lifting frame (17). The slider (19) is slidably connected to the guide rod (16) respectively.

2. The intelligent trash can according to claim 1, characterized in that: The automatic door mechanism (4) includes a baffle (401) disposed inside the housing (1) and corresponding to the drop-out port (3). A connecting frame (402) is slidably connected to both sides of the baffle (401). The connecting frame (402) is fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the housing (1). A rack (403) is fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the baffle (401). A connecting plate (404) is fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the housing (1). A second motor (405) is fixedly connected to the connecting plate (404). A gear (406) that meshes with the rack (403) is fixedly connected to the drive end of the second motor (405).

3. The intelligent trash can according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the front side wall of the housing (1) is connected to a sealing door (20) by a hinge, and a handle is installed on the front side wall of the sealing door (20).

4. The intelligent trash can according to claim 1, characterized in that: A distance sensor (21) is fixedly connected to the lower end face of the lifting plate (9), and a through hole (22) corresponding to the position of the distance sensor (21) is opened on the pressure plate (14). The distance sensor (21) is electrically connected to the controller (6).

5. The intelligent trash can according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two exhaust fans (23) are symmetrically and fixedly connected to the inner rear side wall of the housing (1), and two filters (24) are symmetrically and fixedly connected to the rear side wall of the housing (1), respectively corresponding to the positions of the exhaust fans (23).

6. The intelligent trash can according to claim 1, characterized in that: The infrared sensor (5), the electric telescopic rod (8), and the first motor (13) are electrically connected to the controller (6).