Container recovery device

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model discloses a container recovery device, comprising: a cleaning module comprising a storage table, a screen mesh and an inverted frame, the storage table is provided with a waste groove, the screen mesh covers the waste groove, the inverted frame is rotatably mounted on the storage table, and the inverted frame is used for bearing a container to be recovered and can rotate and invert the container on the screen mesh; the pushing module is arranged opposite to the storage table; the aligning module comprises a clamping jaw, an overturning assembly and a receiving platform, the two ends of the pushing module are in butt joint with the storage table and the receiving platform correspondingly and push the container on the screen to the receiving platform, one end of the overturning assembly is rotatably arranged on the receiving platform, the other end of the overturning assembly is connected with the clamping jaw, and the overturning assembly drives the clamping jaw to rotate so that the container can be overturned and aligned; and the controller is connected with the cleaning module, the pushing module and the aligning module and controls the cleaning module, the pushing module and the aligning module to start or stop working. According to the container recycling device, it can be ensured that the container is intact and free of damage, the container can be directly used for the second time, and resources are greatly saved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of mechanical equipment, and more particularly to a container recycling device. Background Technology

[0002] In the food and medical fields, containers are indispensable carriers. After the products are consumed, the containers are often discarded as waste, which seriously wastes resources and pollutes the environment. Recycling discarded containers is the most direct and efficient way to reduce resource consumption.

[0003] The traditional method involves manually emptying the remaining waste particles or liquid from each container one by one before recycling the container. This method is extremely labor-intensive and time-consuming, especially for medical waste containers, where residual substances may be harmful to the human body.

[0004] While there are automated container recycling devices in the existing technology, the recycled containers are treated as waste resources that need to be reprocessed and reused. They cannot be directly recycled, which is of great significance, especially in the field of medical testing. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This application provides a container recycling device that can automatically and non-destructively recycle containers, effectively reducing resource consumption.

[0006] This application provides a container recycling device, including:

[0007] The cleaning module includes a storage platform, a screen, and an inverting frame. The storage platform has a waste trough, the screen is placed over the waste trough, and the inverting frame is rotatably mounted on the storage platform. The inverting frame is used to support the container receiving recycling and can rotate and invert the container on the screen.

[0008] A push module is positioned opposite to the storage platform;

[0009] The return module includes a gripper, a flipping component, and a receiving platform. The two ends of the push module are respectively connected to the storage platform and the receiving platform and push the container on the screen to the receiving platform. One end of the flipping component is rotatably mounted on the receiving platform, and the other end is connected to the gripper. The gripper is used to hold the container that has arrived on the receiving platform. The flipping component drives the gripper to rotate so that the container flips back to the right position.

[0010] The controller is connected to and controls the cleaning module, the pushing module and the straightening module to start or stop their operations.

[0011] Understandably, by having the cleaning module, pushing module, and returning module work together, the inverted frame transports the container with residual material and inverts it on the screen to remove the residual material from the container. Then, the pushing module pushes the inverted container to the receiving platform, where the grippers hold the container. The rotating component rotates, causing the grippers and the container to flip back to the right position. The entire recycling process ensures that the container remains intact and undamaged, allowing it to be reused directly, which greatly saves resources.

[0012] In one feasible embodiment, the flipping assembly includes: a bracket disposed on the receiving platform; a connector connected to the gripper; a return drive shaft rotatably disposed on the bracket, the connector being fixed to the return drive shaft; a return motor disposed on the receiving platform; and a return drive assembly connecting the return drive shaft and the return motor respectively.

[0013] Understandably, the container is held upside down on the receiving platform by the grippers, and the rotation of the return drive shaft drives the connecting parts to rotate, thereby causing the container to flip back to the upright position. The return operation is simple and quick.

[0014] In one feasible embodiment, the return transmission assembly includes: a return drive wheel connected to the return motor; and a return driven wheel sleeved on the return transmission shaft, wherein the return drive wheel and the return driven wheel mesh and transmit power.

[0015] In one feasible embodiment, the connector includes: a cylindrical tube with a through-hole extending along its own axial direction, the cylindrical tube being fitted onto the return drive shaft through the through-hole; and a connecting plate fixed to the cylindrical tube, the connecting plate being angled to the axis of the cylindrical tube, the grippers being mounted on the connecting plate. With this configuration, the connector serves as an intermediate link, the cylindrical tube structure is adapted to fit the return drive shaft, installation is simple, and the plate-like structure of the connecting plate increases the contact area with the grippers, thereby improving the stability of the connection.

[0016] In one feasible embodiment, the flipping assembly further includes a cooperating position sensor and a trigger. The trigger is fixed to the connector, and a clearance hole is provided on the receiving platform. The position sensor is disposed on the side of the receiving platform opposite to the flipping assembly. Rotation of the connector causes the trigger to pass through the clearance hole, triggering the position sensor. This configuration, by using a position sensor and trigger, allows for timely detection of the gripper's position, thus enabling accurate execution of corresponding actions.

[0017] In one feasible solution, the pushing module includes: a guide channel, with its two ends respectively connected to the storage platform and the receiving platform; and a pusher assembly, disposed opposite to the storage platform, for pushing the container on the screen into the guide channel. It is understood that the guide channel guides the container, ensuring accurate delivery to the receiving platform and preventing misalignment.

[0018] In one feasible solution, the cross-sectional shape of the guide channel is the same as the outer surface shape of the container to be recycled. This configuration allows the inner walls of the guide channel in all directions to restrain the container, resolving the problem of the container tilting and getting stuck during movement.

[0019] In one feasible embodiment, the guide channel includes: a frame comprising a base plate and multiple frame ribs, the multiple frame ribs being spaced apart on the base plate along its extension direction; and multiple guide bars spaced apart and surrounding the frame. This configuration provides sufficient support and stability to the guide channel from the frame, while the guide bars, extending axially along the guide channel, guide the container. The guide bars function through their own structure, eliminating the need for additional guiding components. Furthermore, the multiple guide bars surrounding the frame form the guide channel, resulting in a simple structure.

[0020] In one feasible embodiment, the pusher assembly includes: a push rod for pushing a container on the screen into the guide channel; a guide frame with a guide hole extending along the direction of the push rod's movement; a push rack through which the push rod passes and connects to the push rack; a push gear meshing with the push rack; and a push motor connected to the push gear. It is understood that the guide hole in the guide frame guides the push rod, preventing skewed movement. The push gear and push rack work together to ensure smooth push rod movement. The guide frame, push gear, and push rack work together to smoothly and accurately push the container into the guide channel.

[0021] In one feasible solution, a guide groove is provided on the storage platform. One end of the guide groove connects to the screen, and the other end connects to the guide channel. The width of the guide groove gradually narrows towards the guide channel. It is understood that the guide groove guides the movement of the container, ensuring that the container is accurately pushed into the guide channel along the guide groove.

[0022] Based on the above solution, the container recycling device provided in this application uses a cleaning module, a pushing module, and a returning module to work together. The inverted frame is used to transport the container with residual material and invert it on the screen so that the residual material is removed from the container. Then, the pushing module pushes the inverted container to the receiving platform, where the grippers hold the container. The rotating component rotates to drive the grippers and the container to flip back to the right position. The entire recycling process can ensure that the container is intact and undamaged, so that it can be directly reused, which greatly saves resources. Attached Figure Description

[0023] 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 some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the container recycling device in one embodiment of this application;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the alignment module in one embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Side view of the center alignment module;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the push module structure in one embodiment of this application;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the position adjustment module in one embodiment of this application.

[0029] The diagram is labeled as follows: 1. Cleaning module; 11. Storage platform; 111. Waste trough; 112. Guide trough; 12. Screen; 13. Inverted frame; 131. Connecting rod; 132. Shelf; 133. Limiting hole; 14. Inverted drive component; 2. Pushing module; 21. Push claw assembly; 211. Push rod; 212. Guide frame; 213. Guide hole; 214. Push rack; 215. Push gear; 216. Push motor; 22. Guide channel; 221. Through hole; 222. Base plate; 223. Frame rib; 224. Guide bar; 23. Start point sensor; 24. Start point trigger; 25. End point sensor; 26. End point trigger; 27. Position sensor; 3. Return 31. Front module; 32. Gripper; 33. Flip assembly; 34. Bracket; 35. Connector; 36. Cylindrical tube; 37. Mounting hole; 38. Connecting plate; 39. Return drive shaft; 30. Return motor; 31. Return drive wheel; 32. Return driven wheel; 33. Initial position sensor; 34. End position sensor; 35. Trigger plate; 36. Receiving platform; 37. Clearance hole; 38. Limiting groove; 39. In-place sensor; 40. Positioning module; 41. Receiving platform; 42. Positioning gripper; 43. Positioning transmission assembly; 44. Positioning drive wheel; 45. Positioning driven wheel; 46. Positioning motor; 47. Guide groove. Detailed Implementation

[0030] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, 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 some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0031] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., 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 element 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.

[0032] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a communication connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances. The technical solutions of this application are described in detail below with specific embodiments. The following specific embodiments can be combined with each other, and the same or similar concepts or processes may not be repeated in some embodiments.

[0033] To make full use of resources and solve the problem of resource waste, recycling containers used to hold various substances is a necessary means, especially in the field of medical testing, where the testing process often needs to be repeated thousands of times or even more, resulting in the waste of container resources. Currently, the waste in the containers is usually emptied manually or by machine, and then the discarded containers are recycled and reprocessed.

[0034] However, existing automated devices for container recycling are mainly used for the one-time collection of large quantities of used containers. During the recycling process, waste is often separated from the containers through methods such as centrifugation. The recycled containers, as waste resources, need to be reprocessed and reused, and cannot be directly recycled. Manual sorting and recycling is inefficient and carries the risk of contact with waste inside the containers, which could harm health.

[0035] In summary, the embodiments of this application provide a container recycling device that can automatically recycle containers and the recycled containers can be directly reused.

[0036] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a container recycling device according to an embodiment of this application, as shown below. Figure 1 As shown, the container recycling device in this embodiment includes: a cleaning module 1, a pushing module 2, a returning module 3, and a controller (not shown). The cleaning module 1 is used to separate waste liquid or particulate matter from the container. The pushing module 2 pushes the container cleaned by the cleaning module 1 to the returning module 3. The returning module 3 flips the container back to its original position. The controller is connected to and controls the cleaning module 1, the pushing module 2, and the returning module 3 to start or stop the operation in coordination.

[0037] The controller uses a common controller such as a microcontroller, which is a technology already in use.

[0038] like Figure 1As shown, the cleaning module 1 includes a storage platform 11, a screen 12, and an inverting frame 13. The storage platform 11 has a waste trough 111, and the screen 12 covers the waste trough 111. The inverting frame 13 is rotatably mounted on the storage platform 11. The inverting frame 13 is used to support the container to be recycled and can rotate and invert the container onto the screen 12. In this way, the waste liquid or particles in the container will automatically separate from the container due to gravity and fall into the waste trough 111 for temporary storage. The pushing module 2 is set opposite to the storage platform 11. The returning module 3 includes a gripper 31, a flipping component 32, and a receiving platform 33. The two ends of the pushing module 2 are respectively connected to the storage platform 11 and the receiving platform 33 and push the container on the screen 12 to the receiving platform 33. One end of the flipping component 32 is rotatably mounted on the receiving platform 33, and the other end is connected to the gripper 31. The gripper 31 is used to hold the container on the receiving platform 33. The flipping component 32 drives the gripper 31 to rotate so that the container flips back to the upright position.

[0039] As can be seen from the above, the container recycling device provided in this application works together with the cleaning module 1, the pushing module 2, and the returning module 3. Specifically, the inverted frame 13 is used to transport the container with residual material and invert it on the screen 12 so that the residual material is removed from the container. Then, the pusher assembly 21 pushes the inverted container to the receiving platform 33 one by one. The gripper 31 holds the container, and the flipping assembly 32 rotates to drive the gripper 31 and the container to flip back to the right position. The entire recycling process can minimize the impact and squeezing of the container to ensure that the container is intact and undamaged, so that it can be directly reused, which greatly saves resources.

[0040] like Figure 1 As shown, the cleaning module 1 also includes an inverting drive component 14. The inverting frame 13 includes a connecting rod 131 and a shelf 132. One end of the connecting rod 131 is connected to the inverting drive component 14, and the other end is provided with the shelf 132. In this embodiment, the container is a measuring cup. A limiting hole 133 is provided on the shelf 132. The diameter of the limiting hole 133 is smaller than the maximum outer diameter of the measuring cup, so that the measuring cup can be embedded in the limiting hole 133 and will not fall off. In other embodiments, the shape of the limiting hole 133 can also be adapted to the shape of the circumferential sidewall of the container.

[0041] like Figure 1 As shown, the inversion drive 14 is configured as a rotary cylinder. After the rotary cylinder is started, it rotates, thereby driving the inversion frame 13 to rotate and invert the container. In other embodiments, the inversion drive 14 can also be configured as a motor.

[0042] like Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, in one embodiment, the flipping assembly 32 includes a bracket 321, a connector 322, a return drive shaft 323, a return motor 324, and a return transmission assembly. The bracket 321 is mounted on the receiving platform 33 to support and install the return drive shaft 323. The return drive shaft 323 is rotatable relative to the bracket 321. The connector 322 is fixed to the return drive shaft 323 and is connected to the gripper 31. The return motor 324 is mounted on the receiving platform 33. The return transmission assembly is connected to the return drive shaft 323. The moving shaft 323 and the return motor 324 are electrically or signal connected to the controller. The specific flipping process is as follows: after the gripper 31 clamps the container, the controller controls the return motor 324 to start. The return motor 324 drives the return drive shaft 323 to rotate through the return transmission assembly. The return drive shaft 323 drives the connector 322 to rotate, thereby driving the gripper 31 connected to the connector 322 and the container clamped on the gripper 31 to rotate, realizing the container flipping 180° back to the center, that is, the opening of the container faces upward.

[0043] like Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the return transmission assembly includes a return drive wheel 325 and a return driven wheel 326. The return drive wheel 325 is connected to the return motor 324, and the return driven wheel 326 is sleeved on the return transmission shaft 323. The return drive wheel 325 and the return driven wheel 326 mesh to achieve transmission. Both the return drive wheel 325 and the return driven wheel 326 are configured as gear structures, and transmission is achieved through gear meshing. In other embodiments, transmission can also be achieved through belt drive or chain drive.

[0044] like Figure 2 As shown, the connector 322 comprises two parts: a cylindrical tube 3221 and a connecting plate 3223. The cylindrical tube 3221 has a through-hole 3222 extending along its axial direction, through which it is fitted onto the return drive shaft 323. The connecting plate 3223 is fixed to the cylindrical tube 3221, and the connecting plate 3223 is angled to the axis of the cylindrical tube 3221. A gripper 31 is mounted on the connecting plate 3223. By using the connecting plate 3223, the connection area with the gripper 31 is increased, ensuring a stable installation.

[0045] like Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the flipping assembly 32 also includes an initial position sensor 327, an end position sensor 328, and a matching trigger plate 329. The trigger plate 329 is fixed on the connector 322. An obstacle hole 331 is provided on the receiving platform 33. The initial position sensor 327 and the end position sensor 328 are both set on the side of the receiving platform 33 facing away from the flipping assembly 32. When the connector 322 rotates, it causes the trigger plate 329 to pass through the obstacle hole 331 and trigger the initial position sensor 327 to sense. This indicates that the gripper 31 has moved to the container placement position on the receiving platform 33. At this time, the controller can control the gripper 31 to open and grip the container. If the trigger plate 329 triggers the end position sensor 328 to sense, it indicates that the flipping assembly 32 has rotated a predetermined angle and driven the container to complete the flipping action. At this time, the controller can control the gripper 31 to release the container or notify other equipment that the container has been recovered and can be reused. Understandably, by placing the initial position sensor 327 and the final position sensor 328 on the side of the receiving platform 33 away from the flipping assembly 32, the spatial layout is made more compact, reducing the space occupied by the device.

[0046] In one embodiment, the gripper 31 is an electric gripper 31 as described in the prior art, the specific structure of which will not be described in detail here. The gripper 31 is connected to the controller to automatically retract and grip the container or open and lower the container.

[0047] A flexible pad is provided on the clamping surface of the gripper 31. The flexible pad helps to increase the friction between the gripper 31 and the container to prevent slippage, and also avoids damage to the container when the gripper 31 clamps with improper force.

[0048] like Figure 2 As shown, the return module 3 also includes a presence sensor 34, which is mounted on the receiving platform 33 and corresponds to the container placement location. When the container is transported from the guide channel 22 to the receiving platform 33, the presence sensor 34 is triggered. The presence sensor 34 senses that the container has arrived at the receiving platform 33 and transmits a signal to the controller, thereby the controller promptly controls the gripper 31 to grasp the container and perform a flipping and return-to-center action. In one embodiment, the presence sensor 34 is set as an optocoupler sensor, but other types of sensors can also be used.

[0049] like Figure 1 and Figure 4As shown, the pushing module 2 includes a pusher assembly 21 and a guide channel 22. The pusher assembly 21 is positioned opposite to the storage platform 11 and is used to push the containers on the screen 12 into the guide channel 22. The two ends of the guide channel 22 are respectively connected to the storage platform 11 and the receiving platform 33. It can be understood that after multiple containers fill the guide channel 22, the pusher assembly 21 continues to push containers into the guide channel 22. The containers at the end of the guide channel 22 closest to the receiving platform 33 are pushed out of the guide channel 22 and reach the receiving platform 33 due to the pushing force between the containers. During the pushing process, the containers are still inverted. If the waste on the screen 12 is not completely removed, the waste can be further removed from the container during the pushing process, thus fully realizing the cleaning of the containers.

[0050] like Figure 1 As shown, the cross-sectional shape of the guide channel 22 is the same as the outer surface shape of the container to be recycled. In one embodiment of this application, taking the medical testing field as an example, specifically in an automated calorimetric experiment, a measuring cup is used as the container, and the measuring cup contains liquid for testing. Preferably, the cross-sectional shape of the guide channel 22 is the same as the outer surface shape of the measuring cup, i.e., it is trapezoidal. This can limit the circumferentially opposite side walls of the measuring cup, preventing the measuring cup from tilting and getting stuck during transport.

[0051] like Figure 1 As shown, in one embodiment, the guide channel 22 has multiple through holes 221. During the transfer of the measuring cup, the waste liquid inside the measuring cup can flow out through the through holes 221, and air can also flow through the through holes 221 to evaporate the waste liquid. In this way, the waste liquid in the measuring cup is emptied when it reaches the receiving platform 33, and it can be directly reused. In other embodiments, auxiliary devices such as fans that can accelerate the evaporation of waste liquid can also be added near the guide channel 22.

[0052] like Figure 1 As shown, the guide channel 22 includes a frame and multiple guide bars 224. The guide bars 224 are spaced apart on the frame to form the guide channel 22, and through holes 221 are formed between adjacent guide bars 224. The guide bars 224 guide the container, and the container can be conveyed to the receiving platform 33 along the direction of the guide bars 224.

[0053] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, the frame includes a base plate 222 and multiple frame ribs 223, wherein the multiple frame ribs 223 are arranged at intervals on the base plate 222 along the extension direction of the base plate 222; each guide bar 224 is connected to all the frame ribs 223 to enhance the installation stability of the guide bar 224.

[0054] Optionally, multiple through holes 221 are provided on the base plate 222 to facilitate the falling of waste inside the container during the conveying process, and also to facilitate enhanced ventilation to allow the waste liquid inside the container to evaporate.

[0055] In one embodiment, such as Figure 4 As shown, the pusher assembly 21 includes a push rod 211, a guide frame 212, a push rack 214, a push gear 215, and a push motor 216 for driving. The push rod 211 is used to push the container on the screen 12 into the guide channel 22. The guide frame 212 is located near the storage platform 11. A guide hole 213 extending along the direction of movement of the push rod 211 is opened on the guide frame 212. The push rod 211 passes through the guide hole 213 and is connected to the push rack 214. Therefore, the guide hole 213 guides the movement of the push rod 211 and avoids movement interference with the push rod 211. The push gear 215 meshes with the push rack 214 for transmission. The push motor 216 is connected to the push gear 215. When the push gear 215 rotates, it drives the push rack 214 to move linearly, and the push rod 211 moves accordingly to push the container into the guide channel 22.

[0056] In one embodiment, the container is a measuring cup, and the push rod 211 is provided with an arc-shaped groove that matches the shape of the outer circumferential wall of the measuring cup. During the pushing process, the arc-shaped groove limits the side wall of the measuring cup to prevent the measuring cup from detaching from the push rod 211.

[0057] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the pusher assembly 21 also includes a cooperating start point sensor 23 and a start point trigger 24, as well as a cooperating end point sensor 25 and an end point trigger 26. The start point sensor 23 and the end point sensor 25 are respectively disposed at both ends of the guide frame 212, corresponding to the start and end points of the push rod 211 movement. The start point trigger 24 and the end point trigger 26 are disposed on the push rod 211 and move with the push rod 211. When the push rod 211 moves to the start point position, the start point trigger 24 triggers the start point sensor 23 to sense the position of the push rod 211. When the push rod 211 moves to the end point position, the end point trigger 26 triggers the end point sensor 25 to sense the position of the push rod 211. The start point sensor 23 and the end point sensor 25 are respectively connected to the controller signal, thereby transmitting the position information of the push rod 211 to the controller, so that the controller can cooperate to control the push rod 211 to perform the pushing action and return to the start point position.

[0058] Specifically, in this embodiment, the end sensor 25 is a photoelectric sensor, and the corresponding end trigger 26 is a baffle plate. The baffle plate is mounted on the push rod 211. When the push rod 211 moves the baffle plate to block the light sensor from receiving light, it indicates that the push rod 211 has reached the end position. To make the structure compact and reduce space occupation, the optional starting point sensor 23 is a magnetic induction sensor, and the corresponding starting point trigger 24 is a magnetic sheet or magnet. In other embodiments, the sensing forms of the starting point sensor 23 and the end sensor 25 are not limited.

[0059] Optional, such as Figure 1 As shown, a guide groove 112 is provided on the storage platform 11. One end of the guide groove 112 is connected to the screen 12, and the other end is connected to the guide channel 22. The width of the guide groove 112 gradually narrows along the direction close to the guide channel 22, so that the container can be accurately pushed from the screen 12 of the storage platform 11 into the guide channel 22 along the guide groove 112.

[0060] In one embodiment, the cleaning module 1 further includes a positioning sensor 27, which is disposed on the storage platform 11 and corresponds to the position of the container. When the container arrives at the storage platform 11, the positioning sensor 27 is triggered to generate information and transmit it to the controller, thereby the controller controls the push motor 216 to push the container into the guide channel 22. Specifically, the positioning sensor 27 is set as an optocoupler sensor, but it can also be set as other types of sensors.

[0061] like Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, the container recycling device also includes a positioning module 4, which includes a receiving platform 41, a positioning claw 42, a positioning transmission assembly 43, and a positioning motor 44. The receiving platform 41 is provided with a receiving position and a circulation position. The receiving position is used to receive containers that have been flipped by the flipping assembly 32. The positioning transmission assembly 43 and the positioning motor 44 are connected and set on the receiving platform 41. The positioning claw 42 is rotatably connected to the positioning transmission assembly 43 and is parallel to the platform surface of the receiving platform 41 to push the containers on the receiving platform 41 to the circulation position, so that other equipment can directly collect the recycled containers from the circulation position for recycling. The positioning motor 44 is connected to the controller, and the controller controls the positioning motor 44 to start, thereby driving the positioning claw 42 to move through the positioning transmission assembly 43, pushing the recycled containers from the receiving position to the circulation position, and cooperating with other equipment to realize the automated recycling of containers.

[0062] Optionally, the positioning transmission assembly 43 includes a positioning driving gear and a positioning driven gear. The positioning driving gear is connected to the positioning motor 44, and the positioning driven gear is rotatably mounted on the receiving platform 41 and meshes with the positioning driving gear. Using gear transmission can effectively ensure the stability of the transmission. Of course, in other embodiments, the specific structure of the positioning transmission assembly 43 is not limited to what is described above or shown in the figures; for example, belt drive or chain drive can be used.

[0063] like Figure 5 As shown, a guide groove 45 is provided on the receiving platform 41 to connect the receiving position and the circulation position. The guide groove 45 is set to be arc-shaped according to the movement path of the adjusting claw 42, so that the container can move smoothly along the guide groove 45 during the displacement process. In other embodiments, the shape of the guide groove 45 is set according to the movement path of the adjusting claw 42.

[0064] The working process of the container recycling device is described below based on the specific structure of the container recycling device in the above embodiments:

[0065] The container is placed on the inverting frame 13, and the controller is activated. The controller controls the inverting drive 14 to rotate, automatically flipping the container onto the screen 12 on the other side. After the action is completed, the inverting drive 14 automatically returns to its initial position. After the container is inverted on the screen 12, the position sensor 27 senses that the container has arrived and transmits a signal to the controller. The controller controls the push motor 216, and the push gear 215 connected to the push motor 216 drives the push rack 214 to move on the guide frame 212, thereby driving the push rod 211 to move to the left. The push rod 211 pushes the container and sends it to the guide channel 22. When the push rod 211 moves to the end trigger 26 on it and triggers the end sensor 25, the end sensor 25 transmits a position signal to the controller. The controller then controls the push motor 216 to rotate in the opposite direction, driving the push rod 211 to move in the opposite direction back to the starting position. When the starting trigger 24 reaches the right side and triggers the starting sensor 23, the controller controls the push motor 216 to stop rotating. The above process is repeated multiple times, continuously inverting the container 13 to clean the waste inside and pushing it into the guide channel 22 until the guide channel 22 is completely filled.

[0066] As the guide channel 22 is filled, the container near the receiving platform 33 is pushed onto the receiving platform 33. The in-situ sensor 34 on the receiving platform 33 senses the presence of the container and transmits a signal to the controller. The controller controls the gripper 31 to clamp the container. After the container is clamped, the controller's return motor 324 rotates, driving the connector 322 and the gripper 31 connected to the connector 322 to rotate around the return drive shaft 323. After rotating a certain angle, the trigger piece 329 fixed on the connector 322 reaches the end position sensor 328 on the right. The end position sensor 328 is triggered and transmits a signal to the controller. The controller controls the gripper 31 to open and release the container, and the container flips back to the center. Then, the controller controls the return motor 324 to reverse, thereby driving the connector 322 and the gripper 31 back to the vicinity of the guide channel 22, until the trigger piece 329 triggers the initial position sensor 327, indicating that the gripper 31 has returned to the initial position. The gripper 31 can wait to perform the next clamping of the container and repeat the above flipping and centering process.

[0067] Understandably, a positioning module 4 is also provided to work with external equipment. The gripper 31 releases the container that has been flipped back to the correct position onto the receiving position of the receiving platform 41 of the positioning module 4. The controller controls the positioning motor 44 to rotate, and through the positioning transmission component 43, it drives the positioning gripper 42 to push the container from the receiving position to the circulation position, so that other equipment can take the container for recycling.

[0068] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the first feature being "on" or "below" the second feature may be in direct contact with the first feature and the second feature, or indirect contact between the first feature and the second feature through an intermediate medium.

[0069] Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "above" the first feature in relation to the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. Similarly, "below," "under," and "beneath" the first feature in relation to the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0070] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0071] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A container recycling device, characterized in that, include: The cleaning module includes a storage platform, a screen, and an inverting frame. The storage platform has a waste trough, the screen is placed over the waste trough, and the inverting frame is rotatably mounted on the storage platform. The inverting frame is used to support the container receiving recycling and can rotate and invert the container on the screen. A push module is positioned opposite to the storage platform; The return module includes a gripper, a flipping component, and a receiving platform. The two ends of the push module are respectively connected to the storage platform and the receiving platform and push the container on the screen to the receiving platform. One end of the flipping component is rotatably mounted on the receiving platform, and the other end is connected to the gripper. The gripper is used to hold the container that has arrived on the receiving platform. The flipping component drives the gripper to rotate so that the container flips back to the right position. The controller is connected to and controls the cleaning module, the pushing module and the straightening module to start or stop their operations.

2. The container recycling device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flipping component includes: A bracket is mounted on the receiving platform; Connector, which is connected to the gripper; The return drive shaft is rotatably mounted on the bracket, and the connecting piece is fixed on the return drive shaft; A return motor is mounted on the receiving platform; The return transmission assembly is connected to the return transmission shaft and the return motor, respectively.

3. The container recycling device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The return-to-center transmission assembly includes: The return drive wheel is connected to the return motor; The return driven wheel is sleeved on the return transmission shaft, and the return driving wheel and the return driven wheel mesh and drive each other.

4. The container recycling device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connector includes: A cylindrical tube with a through-hole along its own axis is fitted onto the return drive shaft through the through-hole. A connecting plate is fixed on the cylindrical tube, and the connecting plate is set at an angle to the axis of the cylindrical tube. The grippers are mounted on the connecting plate.

5. The container recycling device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The flipping assembly also includes a position sensor and a trigger that cooperate with each other. The trigger is fixed on the connector. An avoidance hole is provided on the receiving platform. The position sensor is disposed on the side of the receiving platform opposite to the flipping assembly. The connector rotates to drive the trigger through the avoidance hole to trigger the position sensor to sense.

6. The container recycling device according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The push module includes: A guide channel, with its two ends respectively connected to the storage platform and the receiving platform; and a pusher assembly, disposed opposite to the storage platform, for pushing the container on the screen into the guide channel.

7. The container recycling device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The cross-sectional shape of the guide channel is the same as the outer surface shape of the container to be recycled.

8. The container recycling device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The guidance channel includes: The frame includes a base plate and multiple frame ribs, wherein the multiple frame ribs are arranged at intervals on the base plate along the extension direction of the base plate; Multiple guide bars are spaced apart and arranged around the frame.

9. The container recycling device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The pusher assembly includes: A push rod is used to push the container on the screen into the guide channel; The guide frame has guide holes extending in the direction of the push rod's movement; A push rack is provided, and the push rod passes through the guide hole and is connected to the push rack. The push gear meshes with the push rack; A push motor is connected to the push gear.

10. The container recycling device according to claim 6, characterized in that, A guide groove is provided on the storage platform. One end of the guide groove is connected to the screen, and the other end is connected to the guide channel. The width of the guide groove gradually narrows along the direction close to the guide channel.

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