Classification device for garbage treatment
By designing an automatic diversion plate and guiding structure for waste sorting, the waste can be automatically sorted according to its weight, solving the problem of manual sorting required by existing waste bins and improving the efficiency and convenience of waste disposal.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- MERCK ENVIRONMENTAL TECH (HUNAN) CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-23
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-24
AI Technical Summary
The existing trash cans require manual sorting, which makes trash sorting inconvenient, especially due to a lack of personal habits and knowledge, leading to difficulties in subsequent processing.
Design a waste sorting device that uses a diversion plate and a guiding structure to automatically sort waste into different storage areas according to its weight. The device uses a fan to assist in sorting and has a simple structure, low cost, and no need for complex electronic control.
It enables automatic preliminary sorting of waste, improves waste disposal efficiency, reduces manual intervention, lowers costs, and enhances the reliability and convenience of sorting.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of waste treatment technology, and in particular to a waste sorting device. Background Technology
[0002] Waste sorting refers to a series of activities involving the sorting, collection, transportation, and treatment of waste according to certain regulations or standards, thereby transforming it into public resources. The purpose of waste sorting is to increase the resource and economic value of waste, reduce the amount of waste requiring treatment and the use of treatment equipment, lower treatment costs, and reduce the consumption of land resources, thus providing social, economic, and ecological benefits.
[0003] As people become more environmentally conscious, more and more people are proactively sorting their trash and disposing of it in the appropriate bins. However, because existing trash cans typically require people to separate their trash into different bins, and due to personal habits and a lack of knowledge about trash sorting, a large number of people are still not accustomed to sorting their trash, causing inconvenience in subsequent trash disposal. Therefore, a device that can automatically sort trash is needed. Utility Model Content
[0004] The main purpose of this application is to propose a waste sorting device that aims to solve the problem that existing waste bins cannot sort waste on their own.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the waste sorting device proposed in this application includes: a box with an opening at the top, the interior of the box being divided into at least two storage areas for storing waste, and a diversion structure disposed near the opening inside the box for diverting waste of different weights to different storage areas;
[0006] The diversion structure includes a diversion plate, which is rotatably mounted on the inner wall of the container via a pivot. The first end of the diversion plate is located above the first storage area, and the second end of the diversion plate is located above the second storage area. The distance from the first end of the diversion plate to the pivot is greater than the distance from the second end of the diversion plate to the pivot. A guide structure is provided above the diversion plate to guide the waste to fall between the second end of the diversion plate and the pivot.
[0007] Optionally, the guiding structure includes a first guide plate and a second guide plate, the top surfaces of the first guide plate and the second guide plate are inclined toward the center of the opening of the housing, and the lowest ends of the first guide plate and the second guide plate extend to the top of the second end of the diverter plate and the rotating shaft.
[0008] Optionally, a fan is provided below both the first guide plate and the second guide plate, and a nozzle is provided above both the first guide plate and the second guide plate. The nozzle is oriented parallel to the corresponding first guide plate or second guide plate, and the nozzle is connected to the air outlet of the corresponding fan through a pipe.
[0009] Optionally, a partition is provided between the fan and the storage area to separate the fan from the storage area, and multiple air inlets are opened on the side of the housing corresponding to the fan.
[0010] Optionally, an inspection door is provided on the side of the housing corresponding to the fan.
[0011] Optionally, a canopy is provided above the box body, and two symmetrically distributed inlets are formed between the canopy and the box body. The inlets are connected to the openings of the box body, and a rain shield is provided on the canopy above the inlets.
[0012] Optionally, both the canopy and the rain shield are arc-shaped structures, and the feed inlet is an elliptical structure.
[0013] Optionally, a photovoltaic panel is installed on the roof, and the photovoltaic panel is electrically connected to the wind turbine.
[0014] Optionally, the number of storage areas is set to 3, with the third storage area located directly below the diversion plate, and the diversion plate having multiple filter tanks for filtering liquids corresponding to the third storage area.
[0015] Optionally, the storage area is provided with a trash can, and a door is provided on the side of the container corresponding to the trash can. A handle is provided on the door, and a carrying handle is provided on the trash can.
[0016] This application's technical solution involves setting up a container with an opening at the top. The interior of the container is divided into at least two storage areas for storing waste. A diversion structure is located near the opening inside the container to separate waste of different weights into different storage areas. The diversion structure includes a diversion plate, which is rotatably mounted on the inner wall of the container via a pivot. The first end of the diversion plate is located above the first storage area, and the second end is located above the second storage area. The distance from the first end of the diversion plate to the pivot is greater than the distance from the second end of the diversion plate to the pivot. A guide structure is located above the diversion plate to guide the waste to fall between the second end of the diversion plate and the pivot. In use, waste is thrown into the container through the opening and falls through the guide structure. Between the second end of the diversion plate and the rotating shaft (i.e., the short arm side near the rotating shaft), if the waste weight is small, the force on the short arm side (second end) of the diversion plate is insufficient to overcome the gravity on the long arm side (first end), the diversion plate remains in its initial state, and the waste slides from the short arm side to the first storage area. If the waste weight is large, the force on the short arm side is greater than the torque on the long arm side, the diversion plate tilts around the rotating shaft to the short arm side, the long arm side is raised, and the waste slides from the long arm side to the second storage area. This design achieves preliminary classification based on waste weight, and can initially separate light waste (such as plastic bottles) and heavy waste (such as metal cans). It does not require a complex electronic control system, has a simple structure, low cost, and can automatically complete classification during waste disposal, thus improving the efficiency of waste treatment. Attached Figure Description
[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the waste sorting device for waste treatment in this application;
[0019] Figure 2 This is a side view of the waste sorting device for waste treatment according to this application;
[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the waste sorting device for waste treatment in this application.
[0021] Explanation of icon numbers:
[0022] 1. Box body; 2. Diversion structure; 201. Diversion plate; 3. Guiding structure; 301. First guide plate; 302. Second guide plate; 4. Fan; 5. Nozzle; 6. Pipe; 7. Partition; 8. Air inlet; 9. Inspection door; 10. Roof; 11. Feed inlet; 12. Photovoltaic panel; 13. Trash can; 14. Box door; 15. Hand handle; 16. Hand-held part.
[0023] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this application will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation
[0024] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0025] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on or indirectly set on the other component; when a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to or indirectly connected to the other component.
[0026] It should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", and "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.
[0027] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this application involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, if the word "and / or" appears throughout the text, it means including three parallel solutions; for example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution that simultaneously satisfies A and B. Furthermore, the technical solutions of various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed in this application.
[0028] It should be noted that the structures, proportions, sizes, etc., shown in the accompanying drawings of this specification are only for the purpose of assisting those skilled in the art in understanding and reading the content disclosed in the specification, and are not intended to limit the conditions under which this application can be implemented. Therefore, they have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in the proportions, or adjustments to the size should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in this application, provided that they do not affect the effects and purposes that this application can produce.
[0029] As people become more environmentally conscious, more and more people are proactively sorting their trash and disposing of it in the appropriate bins. However, because existing trash cans typically require people to separate their trash into different bins, and due to personal habits and a lack of knowledge about trash sorting, a large number of people are still not accustomed to sorting their trash, causing inconvenience in subsequent trash disposal. Therefore, a device that can automatically sort trash is needed.
[0030] In view of this, this application proposes a waste sorting device.
[0031] In the embodiments of this application, reference is made to Figures 1 to 3 The aforementioned waste sorting device includes: a container 1 with an opening at the top; the interior of the container 1 is divided into at least two storage areas for storing waste; a diversion structure 2 is provided near the opening inside the container 1 to divert waste of different weights to different storage areas; the diversion structure 2 includes a diversion plate 201, which is rotatably mounted on the inner wall of the container 1 via a rotating shaft; the first end of the diversion plate 201 is located above the first storage area, and the second end of the diversion plate 201 is located above the second storage area; the distance from the first end of the diversion plate 201 to the rotating shaft is greater than the distance from the second end of the diversion plate 201 to the rotating shaft; and a guide structure 3 is provided above the diversion plate 201 to guide the waste to fall between the second end of the diversion plate 201 and the rotating shaft.
[0032] Specifically, the diversion plate 201 is an unequal-arm lever. By comparing the torque on both sides, it achieves automatic diversion of waste of different weights. The guide structure 3 ensures that the waste falls accurately on the short arm side, avoiding diversion failure due to placement deviation. In use, the waste is put into the opening of the container 1 and falls through the guide structure 3 to the area between the second end of the diversion plate 201 and the rotating shaft (i.e., the short arm side near the rotating shaft). If the waste is light, the force on the short arm side (second end) of the diversion plate 201 is insufficient to overcome the gravity on the long arm side (first end), and the diversion plate 201 remains in its initial state. The waste slides from the short arm side to the first storage area. If the waste is heavy, the force on the short arm side is greater than the torque on the long arm side. The diversion plate 201 tilts around the rotating shaft to the short arm side, and the long arm side is raised. The waste slides from the long arm side to the second storage area.
[0033] In this embodiment, reference Figure 3 The guiding structure 3 includes a first guiding plate 301 and a second guiding plate 302. Both the first guiding plate 301 and the second guiding plate 302 are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the container 1. The top surfaces of the first guiding plate 301 and the second guiding plate 302 are inclined towards the center of the opening of the container 1. The lowest ends of the first guiding plate 301 and the second guiding plate 302 extend to the top of the second end of the diversion plate 201 and the rotating shaft. The top surfaces of the first guiding plate 301 and the second guiding plate 302 are inclined towards the center of the container 1, forming a funnel-shaped channel that guides the garbage to converge towards the center. The garbage slides down the guiding plate to the end and falls into the designated area between the second end of the diversion plate 201 and the rotating shaft. This improves the accuracy of garbage disposal, avoids garbage from being unable to be properly diverted due to deviation in the disposal position, and enhances the reliability of the sorting device.
[0034] In this embodiment, reference Figure 3 A fan 4 is installed below both the first guide plate 301 and the second guide plate 302, and a nozzle 5 is installed above both the first guide plate 301 and the second guide plate 302. The nozzle 5 is parallel to the direction of the corresponding first guide plate 301 or second guide plate 302. The nozzle 5 is connected to the air outlet of the corresponding fan 4 through a pipe 6. After the fan 4 is started, it draws in outside air, delivers it to the nozzle 5 through the pipe 6, and the nozzle 5 sprays the air out in a direction parallel to the guide plate. When the waste slides down the guide plate, the lightweight waste will be affected by the airflow, making it easier to be diverted to the corresponding storage area; reducing the accumulation of waste on the guide plate, the airflow helps the waste slide down smoothly, and maintains the smooth operation of the device.
[0035] In this embodiment, reference Figure 1 and Figure 3 A partition 7 is installed between the blower 4 and the storage area. The partition 7 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the housing 1. The partition 7 is used to separate the blower 4 from the storage area. Multiple air inlets 8 are opened on the side of the housing 1 corresponding to the blower 4. The partition 7 separates the blower 4 from the storage area, preventing garbage in the storage area from entering the blower 4. When the blower 4 is working, outside air enters the blower 4 through the air inlets 8 on the side of the housing 1, providing an air source for the blower 4. This extends the service life of the blower 4, reduces malfunctions and maintenance costs caused by garbage entering the blower 4, ensures the normal operation of the blower 4, and provides a stable airflow to the nozzles 5, ensuring the effectiveness of airflow-assisted sorting.
[0036] In this embodiment, reference Figure 2 and Figure 3Inspection doors 9 are provided on the side of the housing 1 corresponding to the fan 4. When it is necessary to maintain, repair or clean the fan 4, the inspection door 9 on the side of the housing 1 can be opened, and the operator can directly access the fan 4 to perform the corresponding operation. This facilitates the maintenance and repair of the equipment, improves the maintainability of the equipment, and enables timely detection and resolution of possible problems with the fan 4, ensuring the normal operation of the device.
[0037] In this embodiment, reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 A canopy 10 is installed above the container 1, forming two symmetrically distributed inlets 11 between the canopy 10 and the container 1. The inlets 11 communicate with the openings of the container 1. Rain shelters are installed on the canopy 10 above the inlets 11. Waste can be deposited into the container 1 through the two symmetrically distributed inlets 11 formed between the canopy 10 and the container 1. During rain, the rain shelters prevent rainwater from falling directly into the inlets 11, thus preventing rainwater from entering the container 1. The symmetrical inlets 11 design facilitates waste disposal from different directions, improving ease of use. The canopy 10 and rain shelters protect the equipment and waste inside the container 1, preventing rainwater damage and avoiding the mixing of rainwater and waste to prevent odors and wastewater.
[0038] In this embodiment, reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The canopy 10 and the rain shelter are both arc-shaped structures, while the inlet 11 is an elliptical structure. The arc-shaped canopy 10 and the rain shelter allow rainwater to slide down the arc-shaped surface, reducing the accumulation of rainwater at the canopy 10 and the inlet 11 and improving the rain protection effect. The elliptical inlet 11 is more in line with ergonomics and waste disposal habits, making it easier to dispose of waste smoothly.
[0039] In this embodiment, reference Figure 2 A photovoltaic panel 12 is installed on the roof 10. The photovoltaic panel 12 is a flexible photovoltaic panel, specifically a bendable crystalline silicon solar cell, which can adapt to the curved roof 10. The photovoltaic panel 12 is electrically connected to the fan 4. The photovoltaic panel 12 absorbs solar energy and converts it into electrical energy to provide power support for the fan 4. This achieves energy self-sufficiency, reduces dependence on external power sources, lowers operating costs, conforms to the concept of environmental protection, and reduces carbon emissions.
[0040] In this embodiment, reference Figure 3The system has three storage areas, with the third area located directly below the diversion plate 201. The diversion plate 201 has multiple filter tanks for filtering liquids corresponding to the third storage area. When waste falls onto the diversion plate 201, some liquid waste flows through the filter tanks into the third storage area below, while solid waste remains on the diversion plate 201 for further separation. This achieves solid-liquid separation, facilitating subsequent processing of different types of waste, improving waste treatment efficiency and quality, reducing the impact of liquid waste on other storage areas and equipment, and lowering the risk of odor and corrosion.
[0041] In this embodiment, reference Figure 1 and Figure 3 The storage area is equipped with trash cans 13. A door 14 is provided on the side of the container 1 corresponding to the trash can 13. A handle 15 is provided on the door 14, and a carrying handle 16 is provided on the trash can 13. When the trash can 13 in the storage area is full of trash, the operator opens the door 14 by holding the handle 15 on the door, and then takes out the trash can 13 by carrying it on the carrying handle 16. After cleaning the trash, the trash can is put back into the storage area, which facilitates the cleaning and transportation of trash and improves the efficiency of trash disposal. The design of the carrying handle 16 and the handle 15 allows the operator to access the trash can 13 and the door 14 more conveniently and hygienically, reducing direct contact with trash.
[0042] This application's technical solution involves setting up a container with an opening at the top. The interior of the container is divided into at least two storage areas for storing waste. A diversion structure is located near the opening inside the container to separate waste of different weights into different storage areas. The diversion structure includes a diversion plate, which is rotatably mounted on the inner wall of the container via a pivot. The first end of the diversion plate is located above the first storage area, and the second end is located above the second storage area. The distance from the first end of the diversion plate to the pivot is greater than the distance from the second end of the diversion plate to the pivot. A guide structure is located above the diversion plate to guide the waste to fall between the second end of the diversion plate and the pivot. In use, waste is thrown into the container through the opening and falls through the guide structure. Between the second end of the diversion plate and the rotating shaft (i.e., the short arm side near the rotating shaft), if the waste weight is small, the force on the short arm side (second end) of the diversion plate is insufficient to overcome the gravity on the long arm side (first end), the diversion plate remains in its initial state, and the waste slides from the short arm side to the first storage area. If the waste weight is large, the force on the short arm side is greater than the torque on the long arm side, the diversion plate tilts around the rotating shaft to the short arm side, the long arm side is raised, and the waste slides from the long arm side to the second storage area. This design achieves preliminary classification based on waste weight, and can initially separate light waste (such as plastic bottles) and heavy waste (such as metal cans). It does not require a complex electronic control system, has a simple structure, low cost, and can automatically complete classification during waste disposal, thus improving the efficiency of waste treatment.
[0043] The above description is merely an optional embodiment of this application and does not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the inventive concept of this application and the contents of the specification and drawings of this application, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of this application.
Claims
1. A sorting device for waste disposal, characterized by comprising: include: The container has an opening at the top and its interior is divided into at least two storage areas for storing waste. A diversion structure is provided inside the container near the opening to divert waste of different weights to different storage areas. The diversion structure includes a diversion plate, which is rotatably mounted on the inner wall of the container via a pivot. The first end of the diversion plate is located above the first storage area, and the second end of the diversion plate is located above the second storage area. The distance from the first end of the diversion plate to the pivot is greater than the distance from the second end of the diversion plate to the pivot. A guide structure is provided above the diversion plate to guide the waste to fall between the second end of the diversion plate and the pivot.
2. The sorting apparatus for waste treatment according to claim 1, wherein The guiding structure includes a first guide plate and a second guide plate. The top surfaces of both the first guide plate and the second guide plate are inclined toward the center of the opening of the housing. The lowest ends of both the first guide plate and the second guide plate extend to the top of the second end of the diverter plate and the center of the rotating shaft.
3. The sorting apparatus for waste treatment according to claim 2, wherein A fan is provided below both the first guide plate and the second guide plate, and a nozzle is provided above both the first guide plate and the second guide plate. The nozzle is oriented parallel to the corresponding first guide plate or second guide plate, and the nozzle is connected to the air outlet of the corresponding fan through a pipe.
4. The sorting apparatus for waste treatment according to claim 3, wherein A partition is provided between the fan and the storage area to separate the fan from the storage area. Multiple air inlets are provided on the side of the housing corresponding to the fan.
5. The sorting apparatus for waste treatment according to claim 3, wherein Inspection doors are provided on the sides of the housing corresponding to the fan location.
6. The sorting apparatus for waste treatment according to claim 3, wherein A canopy is provided above the box body, and two symmetrically distributed inlets are formed between the canopy and the box body. The inlets are connected to the openings of the box body, and a rain shield is provided on the canopy above the inlets.
7. The sorting apparatus for waste treatment according to claim 6, wherein Both the canopy and the rain shield are arc-shaped structures, and the feed inlet is an elliptical structure.
8. The sorting apparatus for waste treatment according to claim 6, wherein A photovoltaic panel is installed on the roof, and the photovoltaic panel is electrically connected to the wind turbine.
9. The sorting apparatus for waste treatment according to claim 1, wherein The number of storage areas is set to 3, with the third storage area located directly below the diversion plate. The diversion plate has multiple filter tanks for filtering liquids corresponding to the third storage area.
10. The sorting apparatus for waste treatment according to claim 1, wherein The storage area is equipped with a trash can, and a door is provided on the side of the container corresponding to the trash can. A handle is provided on the door, and a carrying handle is provided on the trash can.