Cigarette butt collecting device and dustbin

Abstract

The utility model relates to a cigarette butt collecting device and a dustbin. The cigarette butt collecting device comprises a base body, a storage box, a counting assembly used for calculating the number of cigarette butts in the storage box and a power supply assembly. A mounting cavity and an accommodating cavity are defined in the base body; the storage box is detachably arranged in the mounting cavity; the counting assembly is arranged in the base body; the power supply assembly comprises a solar panel arranged on the base body and an energy storage structure arranged in the containing cavity. The energy storage structure is electrically connected with the counting assembly and the solar panel. The cigarette end counting device can count cigarette ends in the storage box in real time.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of cigarette butt collection technology, and more specifically, to a cigarette butt collection device and a trash can. Background Technology

[0002] Cigarette butt collection devices can be placed in public places for pedestrians to dispose of used cigarette butts. Currently, these devices require regular cleaning by sanitation workers, and there is a potential for overflowing cigarette butts that are not promptly removed, creating difficulties for sanitation and affecting the quality of urban environmental hygiene. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this application is to provide a cigarette butt collection device and a trash can, in view of the above-mentioned defects of the prior art.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this application to solve its technical problem is: constructing a cigarette butt collection device, including:

[0005] The substrate defines the mounting cavity and the receiving cavity;

[0006] The storage box is detachably installed inside the mounting cavity;

[0007] A counting component for calculating the number of cigarette butts in the storage box, the counting component being disposed within the substrate;

[0008] The power supply component includes a solar panel disposed on the substrate and an energy storage structure disposed within the receiving cavity; the energy storage structure is electrically connected to the counting component and the solar panel respectively.

[0009] In some embodiments, the base includes a cover plate and a frame defining the mounting cavity and the receiving cavity, the mounting cavity opening away from the receiving cavity at one end, the cover plate sealing the opening and defining at least one dispensing port; the base also includes at least one guide plate, the guide plate being mounted on the side of the cover plate facing the mounting cavity corresponding to the dispensing port and extending obliquely into the storage box.

[0010] In some embodiments, the frame further defines an installation port that connects the mounting cavity to the outside, and the storage box is detachably mounted through the installation port; the base also includes a first mounting plate that can be opened to cover the installation port.

[0011] In some embodiments, the base further includes a second mounting plate disposed on the frame; the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate are respectively provided with identification patterns;

[0012] The first mounting plate and the frame together define a first receiving cavity; the cigarette butt collection device further includes a lighting component disposed within the first receiving cavity; the lighting component is disposed corresponding to the marking pattern on the first mounting plate and is electrically connected to the power supply component; and / or, the second mounting plate and the frame together define a second receiving cavity, and the cigarette butt collection device further includes a lighting component disposed within the second receiving cavity; the lighting component is disposed corresponding to the marking pattern on the second mounting plate and is electrically connected to the power supply component;

[0013] And / or, the frame is defined by an identification pattern; the cigarette butt collection device further includes a lighting component, which is disposed on the side of the frame facing the mounting cavity and corresponds to the identification pattern on the frame.

[0014] In some embodiments, the lighting assembly includes a lighting lamp and a lamp holder; the lamp holder includes a light-transmitting mounting plate covering the logo pattern and a support frame disposed on the light-transmitting mounting plate; the lighting lamp is disposed between the light-transmitting mounting plate and the support frame, and the light source is positioned facing the light-transmitting mounting plate.

[0015] In some embodiments, the base further includes a third mounting plate, which together with the frame defines a third receiving cavity; the counting component is disposed within the third receiving cavity and is disposed corresponding to the end of the guide plate away from the delivery port;

[0016] Alternatively, the counting component may be disposed within the mounting cavity, on the guide plate or the cavity wall of the mounting cavity, and corresponding to the end of the guide plate furthest from the delivery port.

[0017] In some embodiments, the base further includes a third mounting plate, which together with the frame defines a third receiving cavity; the counting component is disposed within the third receiving cavity and is disposed corresponding to the end of the guide plate away from the delivery port;

[0018] The frame is defined by at least one through hole, and the third receiving cavity is connected to the mounting cavity through the at least one through hole; the counting component includes a counting sensor, and the signal transmitting end and the signal receiving end of the counting sensor are respectively disposed in the at least one through hole.

[0019] In some embodiments, a control component is further included; the control component is disposed within the substrate and electrically connected to the counting component, the solar panel, and the energy storage structure, respectively.

[0020] And / or, it also includes a ranging component for detecting the degree of cigarette butt overflow in the storage box, the ranging component being disposed within the mounting cavity.

[0021] In some embodiments, the power supply assembly further includes a solar panel mounted on the substrate; the solar panel is located on the side of the mounting cavity away from the receiving cavity, and the solar panel is mounted on the solar panel.

[0022] Construct a trash can that includes the cigarette butt collection device described in any of the foregoing embodiments.

[0023] Implementing this application has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0024] This application, by incorporating a counting component, can monitor the number of cigarette butts in the collection bin in real time. This allows operators to flexibly clean and replace the bins based on the number of cigarette butts, avoiding excessive workload for operators due to frequent cleaning and preventing overflow due to insufficient cleaning, thus ensuring the quality of urban environmental sanitation. Furthermore, by incorporating a solar panel and energy storage structure, this application ensures the continuous operation of all functions of the cigarette butt collection device, preventing issues such as inaccurate counting caused by power outages. Attached Figure Description

[0025] The present application will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. In the accompanying drawings:

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the cigarette butt collection device in the first embodiment of this application;

[0027] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the cigarette butt collection device shown from another angle;

[0028] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the cigarette butt collection device from another angle.

[0029] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 The cigarette butt collection device shown is a top view after the power supply component has been removed;

[0030] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 A partial structural diagram of the cigarette butt collection device shown;

[0031] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A schematic diagram of part of the cigarette butt collection device shown from another angle;

[0032] Figure 7 yes Figure 5 The diagram shows a partial view of the cigarette butt collection device from another angle.

[0033] Figure 8 yes Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of the first lighting component in the diagram;

[0034] Figure 9 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the frame, cover, and storage box in the cigarette butt collection device shown.

[0035] Figure 10 yes Figure 9 A structural diagram of the frame and cover plate;

[0036] Figure 11 yes Figure 10 A structural diagram of the frame and cover plate from another angle;

[0037] Figure 12 yes Figure 10 The structural diagram of the frame and cover plate shown is displayed at another angle.

[0038] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the cigarette butt collection device in the second embodiment of this application;

[0039] Figure 14 yes Figure 13 The diagram shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the cigarette butt collection device. Detailed Implementation

[0040] To provide a clearer understanding of the technical features, objectives, and effects of this application, the specific embodiments of this application are now described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0041] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of this application is in use. They are 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.

[0042] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0043] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," 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 or an electrical 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.

[0044] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above" 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. "Below" 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.

[0045] Figures 1 to 12 A cigarette butt collection device 1 according to an embodiment of this application is shown, which is mainly used to collect cigarette butts to ensure environmental hygiene. The cigarette butt collection device 1 includes a base 10, a storage box 20, a counting component 30, a power supply component 40, a lighting component, and a control component 60. The counting component 30, power supply component 40, lighting component, and control component 60 are respectively disposed on the base 10. The storage box 20 is detachably disposed within the base 10 for storing cigarette butts. The counting component 30 is used to count the number of cigarette butts in the storage box 20. The lighting component provides illumination for nighttime use. The power supply component 40 provides power to the various electronic components. The control component 60 is electrically connected to the counting component 30, power supply component 40, and lighting component, respectively, and is used to control the operation of the cigarette butt collection device 1.

[0046] This application, by setting up a counting component 30, can monitor the number of cigarette butts in the collection box 20 in real time, so that the operators can flexibly clean and replace the collection box 20 according to the number of cigarette butts, avoiding the excessive workload caused by frequent cleaning, and also avoiding the overflow caused by too few cleanings, thus ensuring the quality of urban environmental sanitation.

[0047] In some embodiments, the base 10 may be a longitudinally elongated columnar structure, vertically arranged to accommodate the average height of the user and facilitate the disposal of cigarette butts. The shape of the storage box 20 is adapted to the shape of the mounting cavity 111. For example, in the illustrated embodiment, the base 10, mounting cavity 111, receiving cavity 112, and storage box 20 are all generally in the shape of an isosceles trapezoidal column.

[0048] In some alternative embodiments, the base 10 can also be configured as a cylindrical, polygonal, elliptical, or irregular cylindrical shape. Alternatively, the base 10 can also be configured as an ellipsoidal, spherical, spiral, irregular, or polygonal non-cylindrical structure. The shape of the mounting cavity 111 and / or the receiving cavity 112 can correspond to the shape of the base 10, or they can be different shapes. The shape of the storage box 20 can correspond to the shape of the mounting cavity 111, or they can be different shapes. For example, the base 10 can be a polygonal cylindrical shape, the mounting cavity 111 and the receiving cavity 112 can both be cylindrical, and the storage box 20 can be a square column, etc.

[0049] The following description uses the isosceles trapezoidal columnar base 10 shown in the figure as an example to further illustrate this application. Figure 4 As shown, the substrate 10 is now defined to include a first side 10A, a second side 10B, a third side 10C, and a fourth side 10D connected in sequence along the circumferential direction.

[0050] like Figures 10 to 12 As shown, in some embodiments, the base 10 may include a frame 11 and a cover 12. The frame 11 defines a mounting cavity 111 and a receiving cavity 112. The mounting cavity 111 is used to mount the storage box 20, and the receiving cavity 112 is used to house the energy storage structure (not shown) in the power supply assembly 40. The frame 11 defines an opening through which the mounting cavity 111 communicates with the outside. The cover 12 seals the opening and defines at least one disposal port. Correspondingly, the top of the storage box 20 is open to communicate with the outside through the disposal port, allowing a user to dispose of cigarette butts.

[0051] The mounting cavity 111 and the receiving cavity 112 are arranged along the length of the base 10. The mounting cavity 111 is located at the top of the receiving cavity 112, and the opening is located at the end of the mounting cavity 111 away from the receiving cavity 112. That is, the cover plate 12 covers the top of the frame 11 to facilitate the user's delivery operation.

[0052] Furthermore, the base 10 also includes at least one guide plate, which is disposed corresponding to the dispensing port, installed on the side of the cover plate 12 facing the mounting cavity 111, and extends obliquely into the storage box 20 inside the mounting cavity 111, so that cigarette butts can be smoothly disposed into the storage box 20, thereby ensuring the cleanliness of the frame 11.

[0053] like Figure 4 , Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, in some embodiments, in the length direction of the base 10, the side length of the frame 11 corresponding to the first side 10A is less than the side length of the frame 11 corresponding to the fourth side 10D. The cover plate 12 may include a first plate portion 1201 and a second plate portion 1202 that are connected to each other.

[0054] The first plate portion 1201 and the second plate portion 1202 extend in the direction opposite to the first side 10A and the fourth side 10D. The second plate portion 1202 is disposed at the end of the first plate portion 1201 away from the first side 10A and is horizontally arranged. The first plate portion 1201 is located between the side of the frame 11 and the first side 10A opposite to the second plate portion 1202 and is inclined.

[0055] In some embodiments, the dispensing port may include a first dispensing port 121 and a second dispensing port 122. The first dispensing port 121 is formed on the first plate portion 1201 and is located on the side of the first plate portion 1201 slightly away from the second plate portion 1202. The second dispensing port 122 is formed on the second plate portion 1202 and is generally located on the side of the second plate portion 1202 slightly away from the first plate portion 1201.

[0056] See also Figure 9 The guide plate includes a first guide plate 13 and a second guide plate 14. The first guide plate 13 is disposed at the first delivery port 121 of the first plate portion 1201, and the second guide plate 14 is disposed at the second delivery port 122 of the second plate portion 1202.

[0057] This design allows the cigarette butt collection device 1 to have at least one disposal port on each of its two opposite sides. When pedestrians come from different directions to throw cigarette butts, they do not need to search for the disposal port around the cigarette butt collection device 1 before throwing them in, making it convenient for users.

[0058] When put into operation, the first side 10A can be set as the side facing the road. Due to the difference in size between the first side 10A and the fourth side 10D along the length direction, the inclined first plate 1201 can make the first delivery port 121 more exposed, which makes it easier to throw cigarette butts.

[0059] Of course, the number of dispensing ports can be one, or three, four, or other multiples. For example, dispensing ports can be provided at positions corresponding to the four sides of the frame 11. The number of guide plates can also be increased or decreased accordingly to one, three, four, etc. Alternatively, at least two dispensing ports may share one guide plate.

[0060] In some other embodiments, the dispensing ports may also be located at other positions on the cover plate 12. Alternatively, at least some of the dispensing ports may be formed at other positions on the frame 11 or base 10, and at least some of the guide plates may be correspondingly disposed at other positions on the frame 11 or base 10 facing the mounting cavity 111.

[0061] In some other alternative embodiments, the mounting cavity 111 and the receiving cavity 112 may also be arranged side by side along the length direction perpendicular to the base 10, or the receiving cavity 112 may be located at the top of the mounting cavity 111, the opening may be located on one side of the mounting cavity 111, and the cover plate 12 may be sealed on the side wall of the frame 11.

[0062] Of course, the through-hole of the storage box 20 can also be set on the side of the storage box 20, depending on the location of the delivery port.

[0063] In some embodiments, the cover plate 12 may also be provided with various shaped ventilation holes 123, so as to serve a decorative purpose and improve aesthetics, while facilitating the dissipation of odors inside the storage box 20, and further ensuring the cleanliness of the environment around the cigarette butt collection device 1.

[0064] It should be understood that the cover plate 12, the frame 11, and each guide plate can be detachably or non-detachably assembled together through various connection methods such as bolt connection, threaded connection, snap connection, interference fit, glue connection, integral molding, welding, etc., without specific limitations.

[0065] like Figure 5 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, in some embodiments, the base 10 also includes a limiting member 191, which is disposed on the chamber wall of the mounting cavity 111 to limit the placement position of the storage box 20 in the mounting cavity 111 and prevent it from shaking.

[0066] Specifically, the limiting member 191 can take the form of various shapes of ribs, protrusions, grooves, limiting plates, etc., without being specifically limited here.

[0067] like Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, the base 10 further includes a first mounting plate 15. See also... Figure 5 , Figure 9 and Figure 10The frame 11 has a mounting opening 113, which connects the mounting cavity 111 to the outside. The storage box 20 is detachably installed through the mounting opening 113 to facilitate cleaning of cigarette butts inside the storage box 20 by staff. The first mounting plate 15 is detachably closed at the mounting opening 113.

[0068] Specifically, the mounting opening 113 is formed on the side of the frame 11 corresponding to the second side 10B. The base 10 also includes a rotating connector 18, which is disposed on the frame 11 and connected to the first mounting plate 15. The first mounting plate 15 is rotatably disposed on the frame 11 via the rotating connector 18, and the mounting opening 113 can be opened by rotation.

[0069] The rotating connector 18 can be a rotating structure such as a rotating shaft or a hinge.

[0070] In some other alternative embodiments, the first mounting plate 15 can also be detachably mounted on the frame 11 by means of bolt connection, snap connection, threaded connection, interference fit, etc. Of course, the first mounting plate 15 can also be movably mounted on the frame 11 by providing a sliding connection structure such as a slide rail, so that the mounting port 113 can be opened and closed by moving it back and forth.

[0071] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the base 10 further includes a second mounting plate 16 and a third mounting plate 17. The second mounting plate 16 is disposed on the side of the frame 11 corresponding to the fourth side 10D, and the third mounting plate 17 is disposed on the side of the frame 11 corresponding to the third side 10C.

[0072] Specifically, the second mounting plate 16 and / or the third mounting plate 17 can be assembled onto the frame 11 by means of shaft connection, hinge connection, bolt connection, snap connection, threaded connection, interference fit, integral molding, welding, etc., without specific limitations.

[0073] Further reading Figure 1 The first mounting plate 15 and the second mounting plate 16 may each be provided with a sign pattern 100, which can improve the aesthetics of the cigarette butt collection device 1 and serve to remind pedestrians in the surrounding area. The sign pattern 100 may be a polygon, a strip, or a pattern of various shapes, or it may be an indicator pattern such as a cigarette or a disposal symbol, and there is no specific limitation here.

[0074] In some other alternative embodiments, a fourth mounting plate may also be provided on the side of the frame 11 corresponding to the first side 10A. The third mounting plate 17 and / or the fourth mounting plate may also be provided with an identification pattern 100. It should be understood that the identification patterns 100 on each mounting plate may be the same or different, and no specific limitation is made here.

[0075] In some other alternative embodiments, the marking pattern 100 may also be directly set on the side wall of the frame 11 where no mounting plate is provided.

[0076] In some other alternative embodiments, the frame 11 may also be provided with mounting openings 113 on the sides corresponding to the first side 10A, and / or the fourth side 10D, and / or the third side 10C, so as to improve the convenience of operation for operators. The mounting cavity 111 can be opened from multiple angles to replace and clean the storage box 20.

[0077] like Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, a first receiving cavity 101 is defined between the first mounting plate 15 and the frame 11, and the first receiving cavity 101 can be connected to the mounting cavity 111 through the mounting port 113. The lighting assembly may include a first lighting assembly 51, which is disposed in the first receiving cavity 101 and electrically connected to the control assembly 60, and electrically connected to the power supply assembly 40 through the control assembly 60, for providing lighting prompts at night.

[0078] Furthermore, the lighting orientation of the first lighting component 51 can be set to correspond to the marking pattern 100 on the first mounting plate 15, so that the light source can be emitted through the marking pattern 100, thereby improving the warning effect of the marking pattern 100 and enhancing the aesthetics of the cigarette butt collection device 1.

[0079] like Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the second mounting plate 16 and the frame 11 jointly define a second receiving cavity 102. The lighting assembly may also include a second lighting assembly 52 disposed within the second receiving cavity 102, electrically connected to the control assembly 60, and electrically connected to the power supply assembly 40 via the control assembly 60, for providing lighting cues at night.

[0080] Furthermore, the lighting orientation of the second lighting component 52 can be set to correspond to the marking pattern 100 on the second mounting plate 16, so that the light source can be emitted through the marking pattern 100, thereby improving the warning effect of the marking pattern 100 and further enhancing the aesthetics of the cigarette butt collection device 1.

[0081] See also Figure 11In some embodiments, a clearance hole 114 is provided at the position corresponding to the second lighting component 52 on the frame 11. The second receiving cavity 102 can communicate with the mounting cavity 111 through the clearance hole 114. Part of the second lighting component 52 extends into the mounting cavity 111 through the clearance hole 114 to reduce the thickness of the second receiving cavity 102, improve the space utilization of the cigarette butt collection device 1, and achieve a miniaturized design. Similarly, the first lighting component 51 can also partially extend into the mounting cavity 111 through the mounting port 113.

[0082] For example Figure 6 and Figure 11 As shown, in some embodiments, the lighting assembly may further include a third lighting assembly 53, which is disposed on the side wall of the frame 11 corresponding to the first side 10A, and on the side of the side wall facing the mounting cavity 111. The lighting direction of the third lighting assembly 53 may be set to correspond to the marking pattern 100 on the side wall, so that the light source can be emitted through the marking pattern 100, thereby improving the warning effect of the marking pattern 100 and further enhancing the aesthetics of the cigarette butt collection device 1.

[0083] In some other alternative embodiments, for embodiments without a second mounting plate 16, the second lighting component 52 may also be directly disposed on the corresponding side of the frame 11 and the fourth side 10D. For embodiments with a fourth mounting plate, the third lighting component 53 may also be disposed in the fourth receiving cavity between the fourth mounting plate and the frame 11. For embodiments with a third mounting plate 17, the lighting component may further include a fourth lighting component, which may be disposed within the third receiving cavity 103 defined by the third mounting plate 17 and the frame 11.

[0084] In some other alternative embodiments, the number of lighting components may be only one or two, and they may be arranged only on one or both sides of the base 10 in the circumferential direction. Of course, the number of lighting components may also be five or more, and at least two lighting components may be provided on at least one side of the base 10.

[0085] In some other alternative embodiments, the at least partial identification pattern 100 may also be configured as a display window. The cigarette butt collection device 1 may also include a display screen, which is positioned corresponding to the real window, for displaying information. Specifically, the information may be animation, images, real-time data such as the number of cigarette butts, or an interactive interface for user interaction, etc., without specific limitations.

[0086] In some embodiments, the first lighting component 51, the second lighting component 52, and the third lighting component 53 may each include a lighting lamp and a lamp holder. The specific shapes and sizes of the three lighting components may be the same or different, and they can be flexibly set according to the shape and size of the corresponding marking pattern 100, without being specifically limited here.

[0087] The following will be through Figure 5 The first lighting assembly 51 shown provides further explanation of the lighting lamp (not shown) and the lamp holder.

[0088] like Figure 5 and Figure 8 As shown, the marking pattern 100 on the first mounting plate 15 is perforated. The lamp holder may include a light-transmitting mounting plate 501 and a support frame 502. The light-transmitting mounting plate 501 is disposed on the side of the first mounting plate 15 facing the frame 11, covering the marking pattern 100. The support frame 502 covers the light-transmitting mounting plate 501, and together with the light-transmitting mounting plate 501, defines an installation space. The lighting lamp is disposed within this installation space, and the light source is positioned facing the light-transmitting mounting plate 501 so that light can pass through the light-transmitting mounting plate 501 and the marking pattern 100 to be revealed.

[0089] The light-transmitting mounting plate 501 effectively covers the perforated marking pattern 100, improving the relative sealing of the first receiving cavity 101 and preventing dust from entering. Simultaneously, its light transmittance allows light to pass through the marking pattern 100. The support frame 502 stably fixes the lighting lamp within the installation space, enhancing its protection and reducing the risk of damage.

[0090] It should be understood that the lighting fixture can be any existing lighting fixture, such as LED lights, fluorescent lights, halogen lights, RGB color-changing lights, advertising light boxes, photosensitive automatic lights, and projection lights; no specific limitations are made here. The light-transmitting mounting plate 501 can be made of materials such as glass, PC board (polycarbonate board), acrylic board, FRP light-transmitting board (glass fiber reinforced polyester light-transmitting board), PVC board (polyvinyl chloride board), and PET board (polyethylene terephthalate board); no specific limitations are made here either.

[0091] It should be understood that the light-transmitting mounting plate 501 and the support frame 502 can be detachably or non-detachably assembled onto the mounting plate or frame 11 by means of glue connection, bolt connection, snap connection, plug-in connection, integral molding, etc., without specific limitations.

[0092] In some other alternative embodiments, the mounting plate may also be configured as a light-transmitting plate structure as a whole. In this embodiment, the lamp holder may only include the support frame 502. Of course, for the marking pattern 100 that does not correspond to the lighting components, the marking pattern 100 may also be configured as a marking groove, marking protrusion, or other structure.

[0093] like Figure 3 and Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the third mounting plate 17 and the frame 11 together define a third receiving cavity 103. See also... Figure 9 The counting component 30 is disposed in the third receiving cavity 103 and is positioned corresponding to the end of the guide plate away from the delivery port, so as to accurately calculate the number of cigarette butts entering the storage box 20.

[0094] Specifically, the counting assembly 30 may include a counting sensor (not shown) and a sensor bracket. The sensor bracket is disposed within the third receiving cavity 103 and, together with the cavity wall of the third receiving cavity 103, defines an installation space. The counting sensor is disposed within the installation space to avoid damage from impacts, etc., and to improve the lifespan of the counting sensor. The counting sensor can count the number of cigarette butts that the user throws into the storage box 20.

[0095] In some other alternative embodiments, the counting component 30 may also be configured corresponding to the through end of the storage box 20, or to the dispensing port, or to any height position of the guide plate, etc. It should be understood that the corresponding configuration position of the counting component 30 should be flexibly adjusted according to the product selected for the counting component 30 and the monitoring range of the specific product to ensure the accuracy of the counting.

[0096] In some embodiments, the counting sensor may be implemented using existing modular mechanisms such as infrared diffuse reflection sensors, ultrasonic sensors, capacitive sensors, and AI visual recognition modules, without any specific limitations.

[0097] Further reading Figure 12 The frame 11 has at least one through hole 115, through which the third receiving cavity 103 communicates with the mounting cavity 111. When the counting sensor has a signal transmitting end and a signal receiving end, the signal transmitting end and the signal receiving end can respectively pass through the through hole 115 to transmit and receive infrared signals into the mounting cavity 111. Of course, for modular mechanisms such as ultrasonic sensors and capacitive sensors, the frame 11 does not need to have a through hole 115 to achieve accurate detection.

[0098] like Figure 7As shown, in some embodiments, the control component 60 is disposed within the third receiving cavity 103 and includes a circuit support, a circuit board, and a control module (not shown) disposed on the circuit board. The control module can be electrically connected to electrical components such as the power supply component 40, the lighting lamps of each lighting component, and the counting sensor. The circuit support is disposed on the cavity wall of the third receiving cavity 103, and the two together define the installation space, within which the circuit board is disposed.

[0099] In some other alternative embodiments, the counting component 30 and / or the control component 60 may also be disposed within the first receiving cavity 101 or the second receiving cavity 102.

[0100] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the power supply assembly 40 may include a solar panel 41, an energy storage structure, and a solar support 42. The energy storage structure is disposed within the receiving cavity 112 and is used to store the electrical energy absorbed by the solar panel 41. The solar support 42 is disposed on the frame 11 and is generally located on the side of the mounting cavity 111 away from the receiving cavity 112. The solar panel 41 is disposed on the solar support 42 and is used to absorb solar energy. The solar panel 41 and the energy storage structure can be electrically connected to a control module, thereby achieving electrical connection between the two through the control module.

[0101] By incorporating solar panels 41 and an energy storage structure, the cigarette butt collection device 1 can operate continuously without a power source. This design also avoids problems such as the counting component 30 failing to count accurately due to power outages.

[0102] Specifically, the solar panel bracket 42 may include a support portion 421 and a connecting portion 422. The connecting portion 422 is vertically disposed at the top of the bracket body 11 and extends away from the bracket body 11 along the length of the base 10. The support portion 421 is generally plate-shaped and horizontally disposed at the end of the connecting portion 422 away from the base 10, spaced apart above the cover 12. The solar panel 41 is disposed on the side of the support portion 421 facing away from the cover 12, so as to face the sun and improve the absorption of solar energy.

[0103] This design allows the support 421 to also shield against rain and snow, reducing the probability of rain and snow entering the storage box 20 and various electronic components, thereby further improving the service life of the cigarette butt collection device 1.

[0104] Furthermore, the connection portion 422 may contain a hollow conduit to facilitate the laying of wires. The solar panel 41 can be electrically connected to the control module via wires. This arrangement improves the stability of the electrical connection and avoids short circuits caused by rain or snow.

[0105] In some other alternative embodiments, the solar panel 41 may also be directly disposed on the substrate 10, for example, disposed on the top and / or at least one side of the substrate 10.

[0106] like Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the solar panel bracket 42 may also include a shading portion 423, which may be generally plate-shaped and disposed on the side of the support portion 421 corresponding to the third side 10C of the base 10, and extends toward the base 10 to improve the shading effect on the base 10.

[0107] Furthermore, the shield 423 may also have a connecting window 4231 extending through it along the thickness direction, so that the user can pass the cigarette butt into the dispensing port through the connecting window 4231.

[0108] In some embodiments, the energy storage structure may employ a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) to maintain the uninterrupted operation of the electrical components in the cigarette butt collection device 1. Of course, in other alternative embodiments, the energy storage structure may also be other energy storage structures such as batteries or supercapacitors.

[0109] It should be understood that the sensor bracket, solar panel bracket 42, and circuit bracket can be detachably or non-detachably mounted on the base 10 through various methods such as bolt connection, snap-fit ​​connection, glue connection, threaded connection, integral molding, and welding, without specific limitations. When they are detachably connected to the base 10, it facilitates the maintenance and replacement of various electronic components, reduces the operating cost of the cigarette butt collection device 1, and improves its overall lifespan.

[0110] Figure 13 and Figure 14 The second embodiment of the present application shows a cigarette butt collection device 1A, which differs from the cigarette butt collection device 1 in the first embodiment in that, in this embodiment, the counting component 30A is disposed in the mounting cavity 111A to facilitate more accurate counting of cigarette butts.

[0111] Specifically, such as Figure 14 As shown, the sensor bracket is mounted on the guide plate, specifically at the end of the guide plate furthest from the delivery port. The sensor bracket can be positioned on the outer side of the guide plate, opposite to the side that conducts the cigarette butt, to ensure that the cigarette butt is properly conducted into the storage box 20A and to prevent it from falling onto the counting component 30A and affecting its lifespan.

[0112] The monitoring direction interval of the counting sensor is located at the end of the guide plate away from the delivery port, and the interval is located below that end, so that when the cigarette butt falls along the guide plate under the action of gravity, it can be accurately monitored by the counting sensor.

[0113] Furthermore, in an embodiment having a first guide plate 13A and a second guide plate 14A, the sensor bracket can also be disposed on the first guide plate 13A and the second guide plate 14A respectively, such that the monitoring direction of the counting sensor is in the horizontal direction, located between the end of the first guide plate 13A away from the delivery port and the end of the second guide plate 14A away from the delivery port.

[0114] Of course, in some other alternative embodiments, the counting component 30A may also be disposed on the chamber wall of the mounting cavity 111A, that is, disposed inside the frame 11A.

[0115] In some embodiments, the side of the frame 11A corresponding to the fourth side may also be provided with an installation port (not shown in the figure), and the first mounting plate 15A and the second mounting plate 16A can be opened to cover the installation port.

[0116] like Figure 13 As shown, in some embodiments, the base 10A may also include at least one locking member 192A, which is disposed on the first mounting plate 15A and is used to lock the first mounting plate 15A to the frame 11A to prevent pedestrians from opening the mounting port at will.

[0117] In some other alternative embodiments, locking elements 192A may also be provided on other mounting plates such as the second mounting plate 16A and / or the third mounting plate (not shown in the figure). Each mounting plate may have one or more locking elements, which will not be elaborated here.

[0118] It should be understood that the locking component 192A can be any existing type of lock, such as triangular lock, mechanical lock, blade lock, hook lock, electronic lock, etc., and no specific limitation is made here.

[0119] like Figure 14 As shown, in some embodiments, the cigarette butt collection device 1A may also include a ranging component 70A, which is disposed in the mounting cavity 111A and is used to detect the degree of cigarette butt overflow in the storage box 20A. Together with the counting component 30A, it improves the intelligence of the cigarette butt collection device 1A.

[0120] The ranging assembly 70A may include a ranging sensor 71A and a ranging bracket 72A. The ranging bracket 72A is located at the end of the first guide plate 13A furthest from the delivery port and is positioned on the outer side of the first guide plate 13A. The ranging bracket 72A and the first guide plate 13A together define an installation space for the ranging sensor 71A to be mounted therein.

[0121] The ranging sensor 71A is electrically connected to the control module. Its ranging probe is mounted on the ranging bracket 72A and extends toward the storage box 20A so as to accurately detect the degree of cigarette butt overflow in the storage box 20A by detecting the distance from the cigarette butts in the storage box 20A to the ranging sensor 71A.

[0122] It should be understood that the ranging sensor 71A can be implemented using existing ranging devices such as ultrasonic sensors, infrared sensors, lidar, millimeter-wave radar, and time-of-flight sensors, without any specific limitations.

[0123] In some other alternative embodiments, the ranging bracket 72A may also be disposed on the second guide plate 14A or disposed inside the frame 11A, located on the chamber wall of the mounting cavity 111A.

[0124] This application also constructs a trash can (not shown in the figures) that may include the cigarette butt collection device of any of the foregoing embodiments.

[0125] Understandably, the above-mentioned technical features can be used in any combination without restriction.

[0126] The above embodiments merely illustrate specific implementation methods of this application, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of this application's patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can freely combine the above technical features without departing from the concept of this application, and can also make several modifications and improvements, all of which fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, any equivalent transformations and modifications made within the scope of the claims of this application should be covered by the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A cigarette butt collection device, characterized in that, include: The substrate defines an mounting cavity and a receiving cavity; the substrate is also provided with marking patterns; The storage box is detachably installed inside the mounting cavity; A counting component for calculating the number of cigarette butts in the storage box, the counting component being disposed within the substrate; The power supply component includes a solar panel disposed on the substrate and an energy storage structure disposed within the receiving cavity; the energy storage structure is electrically connected to the counting component and the solar panel respectively; An illumination component is disposed within the substrate, electrically connected to the power supply component, and is disposed corresponding to the marking pattern.

2. The cigarette butt collecting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base includes a cover plate and a frame that defines the mounting cavity and the receiving cavity. The mounting cavity has an opening at one end opposite to the receiving cavity. The cover plate seals the opening and defines at least one dispensing port. The base also includes at least one guide plate, which is installed on the side of the cover plate facing the mounting cavity corresponding to the dispensing port and extends obliquely into the storage box.

3. The cigarette butt collecting device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The frame also defines an installation port that connects the mounting cavity to the outside, and the storage box is detachably installed through the installation port; the base also includes a first mounting plate, which can be opened to cover the installation port.

4. The cigarette butt collecting device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The base also includes a second mounting plate disposed on the frame; the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate are respectively provided with the identification pattern; The first mounting plate and the frame together define a first receiving cavity; the lighting component is disposed in the first receiving cavity and is correspondingly disposed to the marking pattern on the first mounting plate; and / or, the second mounting plate and the frame together define a second receiving cavity, the lighting component is disposed in the second receiving cavity and is correspondingly disposed to the marking pattern on the second mounting plate; And / or, the frame is defined by the marking pattern; the lighting component is disposed on the side of the frame facing the mounting cavity and is disposed corresponding to the marking pattern on the frame.

5. The cigarette butt collecting device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The lighting assembly includes a lighting lamp and a lamp holder; the lamp holder includes a light-transmitting mounting plate covering the logo pattern and a support frame disposed on the light-transmitting mounting plate; the lighting lamp is disposed between the light-transmitting mounting plate and the support frame, and the light source is positioned facing the light-transmitting mounting plate.

6. The cigarette butt collecting device according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that, The base also includes a third mounting plate, which together with the frame defines a third receiving cavity; the counting component is disposed in the third receiving cavity and is disposed corresponding to the end of the guide plate away from the delivery port; Alternatively, the counting component may be disposed within the mounting cavity, on the guide plate or the cavity wall of the mounting cavity, and corresponding to the end of the guide plate furthest from the delivery port.

7. The cigarette butt collecting device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The base also includes a third mounting plate, which together with the frame defines a third receiving cavity; the counting component is disposed in the third receiving cavity and is disposed corresponding to the end of the guide plate away from the delivery port; The frame is defined by at least one through hole, and the third receiving cavity is connected to the mounting cavity through the at least one through hole; the counting component includes a counting sensor, and the signal transmitting end and the signal receiving end of the counting sensor are respectively disposed in the at least one through hole.

8. The cigarette butt collecting device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, It also includes a control component; the control component is disposed in the substrate and is electrically connected to the counting component, the solar panel and the energy storage structure respectively; And / or, it also includes a ranging component for detecting the degree of cigarette butt overflow in the storage box, the ranging component being disposed within the mounting cavity.

9. The cigarette butt collecting device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The power supply assembly also includes a solar panel bracket disposed on the base; the solar panel bracket is disposed on the side of the mounting cavity away from the receiving cavity, and the solar panel is disposed on the solar panel bracket.

10. A trash can, characterized in that, Includes the cigarette butt collection device according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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