Folding garbage can
By designing a folding groove, folded edge, and hinged connection structure in the folding trash can, combined with the bin ring and hanging plate, the problem of poor stability of traditional folding trash cans is solved, achieving reliable unfolding and convenient folding, improving service life and storage convenience.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- 张森炳
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-29
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-15
AI Technical Summary
Traditional collapsible trash cans have poor folding stability, which affects their lifespan and makes them inconvenient to pack and store.
A structure comprising a front half-bin, a rear half-bin, a corner plate, and a bottom plate is designed. By setting a folding groove on the inner wall of the corner plate, combined with a flange and hinged connection, the trash can can be reliably unfolded and folded. The lid can be rotated in multiple directions using a swing arm and a connecting seat. A ring and a hanging plate are provided to enhance stability and ease of use.
The design achieves structural reliability and unfolding stability in the trash can during use, while its compact size when folded makes it easy to pack and store, thus improving its service life and user experience.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of trash can technology, and in particular to a foldable trash can. Background Technology
[0002] Traditional trash cans are typically fixed in shape and cannot be folded when not in use. This means the internal space cannot be reduced, resulting in a large volume that is inconvenient for packaging and storage. Therefore, foldable trash cans have been invented, such as Chinese Utility Model Patent 201921310660.4, entitled "A Foldable Trash Can." This patent includes a trash can body comprising a fixed part and a folding part connected together. The folding part is made of a soft material, and the bottom of the trash can body has an unfolding part that can be unfolded with external force. While the folding structure of this trash can is relatively simple, its folding stability is poor. When unfolded for use, the soft material of the folding part is prone to deformation, affecting its lifespan. Summary of the Invention
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies and provide a foldable trash can that unfolds when in use, has a reliable unfolded structure, folds flat when not in use, and has a small volume after folding, which is conducive to packaging and storage.
[0004] The technical solution of this utility model for a folding trash can is as follows: it includes a front half-bucket body, a rear half-bucket body, and a bottom plate. Corner plates are respectively provided on both sides of the front half-bucket body and the rear half-bucket body. Each corner plate has one or more vertically distributed folding grooves on its inner wall. A side panel is provided on the other side of each corner plate. The side panels of the front half-bucket body and the side panels of the rear half-bucket body are hinged together. One side of the bottom plate is hinged to the bottom of the front half-bucket body or the rear half-bucket body.
[0005] Furthermore, the upper and lower parts of the front half of the barrel, the rear half of the barrel, the corner plate, and the side panel are respectively provided with inward flanges.
[0006] Furthermore, the inner wall of the flange of the corner plate is provided with a groove, which corresponds to the folding groove.
[0007] Furthermore, a barrel ring is provided at the top opening of the front half of the barrel and the rear half of the barrel, and a barrel lid is provided on the barrel ring.
[0008] Furthermore, a first connecting seat is provided on each of the inner walls of the barrel ring, and a shaft hole is provided in the first connecting seat. A second connecting seat is provided on each of the inner walls of the barrel lid, and a shaft hole is provided in the second connecting seat. A swing arm is provided between the first connecting seat and the second connecting seat. A rotating shaft is provided at each end of the swing arm. One end of the swing arm is rotatably connected to the shaft hole of the first connecting seat via the rotating shaft, and the other end of the swing arm is rotatably connected to the shaft hole of the second connecting seat via the rotating shaft.
[0009] Furthermore, the bucket lid is provided with a storage groove, a finger groove is provided on one side of the storage groove, and an upper cover is provided on the storage groove, with the upper cover being tightly fitted to the inner wall of the storage groove around its perimeter.
[0010] Furthermore, a slot is provided on the rear side of the rear half of the barrel, and a hanging plate is provided on the outer wall of the rear half of the barrel. A protruding locking block is provided on one side of the hanging plate, and the locking block cooperates with the slot.
[0011] The beneficial effects of this foldable trash can are as follows: by opening one or more folding grooves on the inner wall of the corner plate, the corner plate can be bent into an arc shape or unfolded flat through the folding grooves, so that the front half of the bin and the rear half of the bin can be unfolded to form a trash can or folded flat into a whole flat plate. When unfolded to form a trash can, the structure is reliable, and when flattened, the volume is small, which is conducive to packaging and storage. Attached Figure Description
[0012] Figure 1 This is a front perspective view of a foldable trash can according to this utility model;
[0013] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional view of the back of a foldable trash can according to this utility model;
[0014] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the disassembled state of a folding trash can according to this utility model.
[0015] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A magnified view of part A;
[0016] Figure 5 It is a 3D diagram showing the disassembled state of the barrel ring, swing arm, and barrel lid;
[0017] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a foldable trash can in its folded and flattened state, according to this utility model. Detailed Implementation
[0018] This utility model relates to a foldable trash can, such as Figure 1 — Figure 6 As shown, it includes a front half-bucket 1, a rear half-bucket 2, and a bottom plate 3. Corner plates 4 are respectively provided on both sides of the front half-bucket 1 and the rear half-bucket 2. Each corner plate 4 has one or more vertically distributed folding grooves 5 on its inner wall. A side panel 6 is provided on the other side of each corner plate 4. The side panel 6 of the front half-bucket 1 and the side panel 6 of the rear half-bucket 2 are hinged together. One side of the bottom plate 3 is hinged to the bottom of the front half-bucket 1 or the rear half-bucket 2.
[0019] Furthermore, the upper and lower parts of the front half-bucket 1, the rear half-bucket 2, the corner plate 4, and the side panel 6 are respectively provided with inward flanges 7. The flanges 7 increase the structural strength of the upper and lower parts of the front half-bucket 1, the rear half-bucket 2, the corner plate 4, and the side panel 6.
[0020] Furthermore, a groove 8 is formed on the inner wall of the flange 7 of the corner plate 4, and the groove 8 corresponds to the folding groove 5. Since the corner plate 4 needs to be bent or unfolded flat through the folding groove 5, the flanges 7 at the top and bottom of the corner plate 4 also need to perform corresponding actions, hence the groove 8 is formed in the flange 7.
[0021] Furthermore, a ring 9 is provided at the top opening of the front half of the bin 1 and the rear half of the bin 2, and a lid 10 is provided on the ring 9. After the front half of the bin 1, the rear half of the bin 2 and the bottom plate 3 are assembled into a trash can, a ring 9 can be provided at the top opening of the trash can. The ring 9 can position the top opening of the trash can, making it more stable and reliable and preventing deformation. The lid 10 on the ring 9 can reduce the odor emitted from the trash can. When the trash can is to be folded into a flat shape, the ring 9 and the lid 10 need to be removed first.
[0022] Furthermore, a first connecting seat 11 is provided on each of the inner walls of the two sides of the barrel ring 9, and a shaft hole is opened in the first connecting seat 11. A second connecting seat 12 is provided on each of the inner walls of the two sides of the barrel cover 10, and a shaft hole is opened in the second connecting seat 12. A swing arm 13 is provided between the first connecting seat 11 and the second connecting seat 12. A rotating shaft 14 is provided at each end of the swing arm 13. One end of the swing arm 13 is rotatably connected to the shaft hole of the first connecting seat 11 via the rotating shaft 14, and the other end of the swing arm 13 is rotatably connected to the shaft hole of the second connecting seat 12 via the rotating shaft 14. The bucket lid 10 can be rotated open backwards by rotating the second connecting seat 12 and the pivot 14 on the swing arm 13. Alternatively, after the bucket lid 10 is opened backwards, the pivot 14 at the bottom of the swing arm 13 can be rotated to the first connecting seat 11 of the bucket ring 9 to rotate the swing arm 13 forwards, thus opening the bucket lid 10 forwards. In other words, by connecting the swing arm 13 between the bucket lid 10 and the bucket ring 9, the bucket lid 10 can be opened by rotating forwards or backwards.
[0023] Furthermore, the lid 10 is provided with a storage groove 15, and a finger groove 16 is provided on one side of the storage groove 15. A top cover 17 is provided on the storage groove 15, and the top cover 17 is tightly fitted with the inner wall of the storage groove 15. Garbage bags can be rolled into the storage groove 15, and the outer wall of the top cover 17 can be tightly fitted with the inner wall of the storage groove 15. When opening the top cover 17, a finger can be inserted into the finger groove 16 to open the top cover 17.
[0024] Furthermore, a slot 18 is provided on the rear side of the rear half of the bin 2, and a hanging plate 19 is provided on the outer wall of the rear half of the bin 2. A protruding locking block 20 is provided on one side of the hanging plate 19, and the locking block 20 cooperates with the slot 18. A hook can be provided on the wall, and the trash can can be hung on the hook via the hanging plate 19 on the back.
[0025] This utility model discloses a folding trash can, mainly consisting of a front half 1, a rear half 2, and a bottom plate 3. Corner plates 4 are respectively provided on both sides of the front half 1 and the rear half 2, corresponding to each other. One or more folding grooves 5 are formed on the inner wall of each corner plate 4. The wall thickness of the folding groove 5 is thinner than that of the corner plate 4, allowing the corner plate 4 to bend inward at a certain angle to form an arc or unfold outward at a certain angle. When used as a trash can, the corner plates 4 on both sides of the front half 1 are bent into an arc shape through the folding grooves 5, and the other side of the corner plate 4 drives the side panel 6, making the side panel 6 perpendicular to the front half 1. Similarly, the corner plates 4 on both sides of the rear half 2 are bent into an arc shape through the folding grooves 5, and the other side of the corner plate 4 drives the side panel 6, making the side panel 6 perpendicular to the rear half 2, thus allowing the front half 1 to bend inward at a certain angle to form an arc shape or unfold outward at a certain angle. The side panel 6 of the front half of the bin 1 corresponds to the side panel 6 of the rear half of the bin 2. Then, the side panel 6 of the front half of the bin 1 and the side panel 6 of the rear half of the bin 2 are connected by hinges. The bottom plate 3 is hinged to the bottom of the front half of the bin 1 or the bottom of the front half of the bin 1. An inwardly protruding baffle or barb can be set on the inner wall of the bottom of the front half of the bin 1 or the rear half of the bin 2. The bottom of the bottom plate 3 is limited by the baffle or barb, so that the bottom plate 3 can be rotated downward to a horizontal state through the hinge structure to form a trash can. When not in use, the bottom plate 3 can be rotated upward through the hinge structure so that the bottom plate 3 is attached to the inner wall of the front half of the bin 1 or the rear half of the bin 2. At this time, the side panel 6 of the front half of the bin 1 and the side panel 6 of the rear half of the bin 2 can be rotated outward through the hinge structure. The side panel 6 drives the corner plate 4. The corner plate 4 gradually unfolds and flattens through the folding groove 5. The front half of the bin 1 and the rear half of the bin 2 also gradually approach each other until the two are finally attached to each other and form a whole flat plate.
Claims
1. A collapsible trash can, characterized in that: The container includes a front half-bucket (1), a rear half-bucket (2), and a bottom plate (3). Corner plates (4) are provided on both sides of the front half-bucket (1) and the rear half-bucket (2). Each corner plate (4) has one or more vertically distributed folding grooves (5) on its inner wall. Each corner plate (4) has a side panel (6) on its other side. The side panel (6) of the front half-bucket (1) and the side panel (6) of the rear half-bucket (2) are hinged together. One side of the bottom plate (3) is hinged to the bottom of the front half-bucket (1) or the rear half-bucket (2).
2. A collapsible trash can as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The upper and lower parts of the front half barrel (1), the rear half barrel (2), the corner plate (4) and the side panel (6) are respectively provided with inward flanges (7).
3. A folding trash can as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The inner wall of the flange (7) of the corner plate (4) is provided with a groove (8), which corresponds to the folding groove (5).
4. A collapsible trash can as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The front half of the barrel (1) and the rear half of the barrel (2) are provided with barrel rings (9) at their upper openings, and barrel lids (10) are provided on the barrel rings (9).
5. A collapsible trash can as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The inner walls of the two sides of the barrel ring (9) are respectively provided with a first connecting seat (11) and a shaft hole is opened in the first connecting seat (11). The inner walls of the two sides of the barrel cover (10) are respectively provided with a second connecting seat (12) and a shaft hole is opened in the second connecting seat (12). A swing arm (13) is provided between the first connecting seat (11) and the second connecting seat (12). A rotating shaft (14) is provided at both ends of the swing arm (13). One end of the swing arm (13) is rotatably connected to the shaft hole of the first connecting seat (11) via the rotating shaft (14), and the other end of the swing arm (13) is rotatably connected to the shaft hole of the second connecting seat (12) via the rotating shaft (14).
6. A collapsible trash can as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The bucket lid (10) is provided with a storage groove (15), a finger groove (16) is provided on one side of the storage groove (15), and an upper cover (17) is provided on the storage groove (15). The upper cover (17) is tightly fitted with the inner wall of the storage groove (15) around its perimeter.
7. A collapsible trash can as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The rear half of the barrel (2) has a slot (18) on its rear side, and a hanging plate (19) is provided on the outer wall of the rear half of the barrel (2). A protruding block (20) is provided on one side of the hanging plate (19), and the block (20) cooperates with the slot (18).