Pedal garbage can

Abstract

The utility model discloses a pedal garbage can which comprises an inner can, a can cover is arranged on the top of the inner can, the can cover is hinged to the inner can, a first position and a second position are arranged at the bottom of the inner can, and the first position and the second position are oppositely arranged. The opening and closing mechanism comprises a base, a pedal assembly and a connecting rod assembly, the base is used for bearing the inner barrel, the pedal assembly is arranged at the first position and comprises a treading part, a hinge part and a pushing part, the hinge part is hinged to the base, the pushing part abuts against the bottom of the inner barrel, and the treading part can drive the pushing part to move so that the inner barrel can ascend and descend in a reciprocating mode in the longitudinal direction; the connecting rod assembly comprises a first rod and a second rod, the first rod is rotationally connected with the base, one end of the first rod is connected to the pushing-ejecting part, the other end of the first rod extends to the second position and can abut against the second position, one end of the second rod piece is close to the second position and connected with the base, and the other end of the second rod piece is connected to the can cover.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of foot-operated trash can technology, and particularly to foot-operated trash cans. Background Technology

[0002] A pedal-operated trash can, also known as a waste bin or garbage can, is a container for holding garbage. Most are made of metal or plastic. A plastic bag is placed inside, and when the bag is full, it can be tied up and disposed of. Pedestal-operated trash cans are containers for "hoarding filth" in people's lives and also reflect a certain social culture. Most pedal-operated trash cans have lids to prevent odors from spreading, and some can be opened with a foot pedal.

[0003] Currently, most foot-operated flip-top trash cans have a foot pedal at the bottom of the can body. The can body and lid are hinged together by a connector. The connector includes a rotating seat that is fixedly connected to the lid and a fixed seat that is fixedly connected to the can body. The rotating seat and the fixed seat are hinged together. Inside the can body, there is a connecting rod and an inner can for holding trash. The foot pedal controls the connector to open the lid through the connecting rod.

[0004] However, the linkage assembly of current foot-operated flip-top trash cans takes up a lot of space, resulting in a much smaller capacity compared to open-top trash cans of the same size, leading to low space utilization.

[0005] Therefore, this application proposes a technical solution to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0006] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a foot-operated trash can that reduces the space occupied by the linkage assembly and improves the utilization rate of the trash can.

[0007] The foot-operated trash can according to an embodiment of the present invention includes:

[0008] The inner tub has a lid on top, which is hinged to the inner tub. The bottom of the inner tub has a first position and a second position, which are opposite to each other.

[0009] The opening and closing mechanism includes a base, a foot pedal assembly, and a linkage assembly. The base supports the inner tub. The foot pedal assembly is located at the first position and includes a stepping part, a hinged part, and a pusher. The hinged part is hinged to the base, and the pusher abuts against the bottom of the inner tub. The stepping part can drive the pusher to move so that the inner tub reciprocates in the longitudinal direction. The linkage assembly includes a first rod and a second rod. The first rod is rotatably connected to the base. One end of the first rod is connected to the pusher, and the other end extends to the second position and abuts against the second position. One end of the second rod is close to the second position and connected to the base, and the other end of the second rod is connected to the tub lid.

[0010] When the foot pedal moves downward, it can drive the push top to move downward, thereby rotating the first rod so that the other end of the first rod can abut against the second position of the inner tub and lift the inner tub. The second rod can pull the tub lid so that the tub lid can flip open.

[0011] The foot-operated trash can according to the embodiments of this utility model has at least the following beneficial effects: The foot-operated trash can of this application mainly consists of an inner bucket, a lid, and an opening and closing mechanism. The opening and closing mechanism drives the lid to move, thereby realizing the opening and closing of the trash can. Specifically, the opening and closing mechanism includes a base, a foot pedal assembly, and a linkage assembly. The foot pedal assembly is located at a first position at the bottom of the inner bucket and includes a stepping part, a hinge part, and a pushing top. The stepping part is connected to the base through the hinge part, and the pushing top abuts against the bottom of the inner bucket. When the stepping part moves downward, it can drive the pushing top to move downward, thereby driving the first rod to rotate and pushing the inner bucket upward. It should be noted that the linkage assembly of this application is located outside the inner bucket and does not occupy the space of the inner bucket, so that the space of the inner bucket used for loading trash can be fully utilized.

[0012] According to an embodiment of the present utility model, the foot-operated trash can includes a main rod body, a first top rod and a second top rod disposed at both ends of the main rod body, the main rod body being rotatably connected to the base, the first top rod and the second top rod being set at an angle to the main rod body, the end of the first top rod abutting against the push top or the bottom of the inner bucket, and the end of the second top rod abutting against the second position.

[0013] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the foot-operated trash can has a folding part at the end of the first top rod, and the folding part abuts against the push top.

[0014] According to the foot-operated trash can of this utility model embodiment, the base is provided with a first limiting part and a second limiting part, the first limiting part and the second limiting part respectively have a first locking interface and a second locking interface, and the main rod can be locked into the first locking interface and the second locking interface.

[0015] According to the foot-operated trash can of this utility model embodiment, the opening direction of the first card interface is opposite to the opening direction of the second card interface.

[0016] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the foot-operated trash can has a base with a third limiting part, through which the second top rod passes, and the third limiting part is used to constrain the range of motion of the second top rod.

[0017] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the third limiting part of the foot-operated trash can includes two limiting posts fixed on the base, and the gap between the two limiting posts forms a space through which the second push rod can pass.

[0018] According to an embodiment of the present utility model, the foot-operated trash can has a base with a support structure. Four support structures are disposed at the four corners of the base. The support structures are used to support the inner bucket so that a space is formed between the inner bucket and the base for the foot pedal assembly to move.

[0019] According to an embodiment of the present utility model, the foot-operated trash can has a supporting structure including a supporting block and a baffle surrounding the outside of the supporting block. The bottom of the inner bin abuts against the supporting block, and the baffle abuts against the outer wall of the inner bin.

[0020] The foot-operated trash can according to an embodiment of the present invention also includes an outer bucket, which is sleeved on the outside of the inner bucket.

[0021] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0022] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0023] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a foot-operated trash can according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the foot-operated trash can according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a top view of the foot-operated trash can according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0027] Inner tub 100;

[0028] Bucket lid 200;

[0029] Base 300; First limiting part 310; Second limiting part 320; Limiting post 330; Support block 340; Baffle 350;

[0030] Foot pedal assembly 400; pedal component 410; connector 420;

[0031] First rod 500; Main rod body 510; First top rod 520; Folding part 521; Second top rod 530;

[0032] Second shot 600;

[0033] Outer drum 700. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0035] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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 utility model.

[0036] In the description of a utility model, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. If the terms "first" and "second" are used, they are merely for distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features or the order of the indicated technical features.

[0037] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0038] Reference Figures 1 to 3This utility model embodiment provides a foot-operated trash can, including an inner bucket 100, a lid 200 on the top, the lid 200 being hinged to the inner bucket 100, and a first position and a second position on the bottom of the inner bucket 100, the first position and the second position being opposite to each other.

[0039] The opening and closing mechanism includes a base 300, a foot pedal assembly 400, and a linkage assembly. The base 300 supports the inner tub 100. The foot pedal assembly 400 is located in a first position and includes a stepping part, a hinge part, and a push top. The hinge part is hinged to the base 300, and the push top abuts against the bottom of the inner tub 100. The stepping part can drive the push top to move so that the inner tub 100 reciprocates in the longitudinal direction. The linkage assembly includes a first rod 500 and a second rod 600. The first rod 500 is rotatably connected to the base 300. One end of the first rod 500 is connected to the push top, and the other end extends to the second position and can abut against the second position. One end of the second rod 600 is close to the second position and connected to the base 300, and the other end of the second rod 600 is connected to the tub lid 200.

[0040] When the foot pedal moves downward, it can drive the push top to move downward, thereby rotating the first rod 500 so that the other end of the first rod 500 can abut against the second position of the inner tub 100 and lift the inner tub 100. The second rod 600 can pull the lid 200 so that the lid 200 flips open.

[0041] According to some embodiments of this application, as shown in the figure, the foot pedal assembly 400 includes a foot pedal 410 and a connector 420, wherein the connector 420 is hinged to the base 300, one end of the foot pedal 410 is fixedly connected to the connector 420, and the other end extends to the outside of the base 300. Specifically, the foot pedal is the end of the foot pedal located outside the base 300, and the push-top is the bottom of the connector 420.

[0042] According to some embodiments of this application, the base 300 is provided with a support structure, and four support structures are respectively disposed at the four corners of the base 300. The support structure is used to support the inner tub 100 so that a space is formed between the inner tub 100 and the base 300 for the foot pedal assembly 400 to move.

[0043] Specifically, the supporting structure includes a supporting block 340 and a baffle 350 surrounding the supporting block 340. The bottom of the inner barrel 100 abuts against the supporting block 340, and the baffle 350 abuts against the outer wall of the inner barrel 100.

[0044] The advantage is that, on the one hand, the supporting structure creates a space between the inner tub 100 and the base 300 that can accommodate the foot pedal assembly 400 and the linkage assembly, so that the foot pedal assembly 400 and the linkage assembly can avoid occupying the space of the inner tub 100 and can make full use of the space of the inner tub 100.

[0045] On the other hand, the four baffles 350 of the supporting structure can form a structure that allows the inner tub 100 to be quickly positioned and connected to the base 300. As shown in the figure, the side of the baffle 350 facing the inner tub 100 is an arc-shaped surface, which can match and connect with the outer wall of the inner tub 100. The arc-shaped surfaces of the four baffles 350 all face the center of the inner tub 100, which makes it convenient for users to quickly position and install the inner tub 100 to the base 300. The structure is simple and practical.

[0046] Furthermore, the foot-operated trash can of this application is also provided with an outer bin 700, which is fitted outside the inner bin 100, allowing the connecting rod assembly to be directly exposed to the outside, which helps to improve the aesthetics of the trash can.

[0047] Furthermore, the base 300 is provided with a positioning ring groove, and the bottom of the outer barrel 700 is matched and inserted into the positioning ring groove, which enables the outer barrel 700 and the base 300 to be quickly positioned and installed, and the structure is simple and practical.

[0048] According to some embodiments of this application, as shown in the figure, the first rod 500 includes a main rod body 510, a first push rod 520 and a second push rod 530 respectively disposed at both ends of the main rod body 510. The main rod body 510 is rotatably connected to the base 300. The first push rod 520 and the second push rod 530 are both set at an angle to the main rod body 510. The end of the first push rod 520 abuts against the top of the push rod or the bottom of the inner barrel 100, and the end of the second push rod 530 can abut against the second position.

[0049] Understandably, the first push rod 520 is always in contact with the top of the pusher or the bottom of the inner bucket 100. When the user steps on the foot pedal, the pusher moves downward. At this time, the first push rod 520 is affected by the downward movement of the pusher and begins to rotate. Simultaneously, it drives the second push rod 530 to rotate until the second push rod 530 can contact the bottom of the inner bucket 100. The second push rod 530 continues to rotate and drives the inner bucket 100 to move upward. At this time, since the second rod 600 can pull the lid 200 to rotate, the opening of the inner bucket 100 can be opened, and the user can throw garbage into the inner bucket 100. When the user's foot leaves the foot pedal, due to gravity, the inner bucket 100 naturally descends and pushes the second push rod 530 to rotate. The first push rod 520 and the second push rod 530 return to their original positions. At the same time, the foot pedal assembly 400 also returns to its original position, and the lid 200 returns to its original position and closes the opening of the inner bucket 100.

[0050] Specifically, the end of the first push rod 520 is provided with a folded portion 521, which abuts against the push top. The folded portion 521 increases the contact area between the first push rod 520 and the push top to prevent connection failure.

[0051] To ensure that the first rod 500 can rotate and push the inner barrel 100 upward, as shown in the figure, the first push rod 520 and the second push rod 530 are both designed to form an angle with the main rod body 510 of the first rod 500.

[0052] Furthermore, the first push rod 520 is inclined. That is, as shown in the figure, when the main rod 510 is placed flat on the base 300, the first push rod 520 extends towards the top of the push rod, and the first push rod 520 is set at an angle to the base 300.

[0053] According to some embodiments of this application, the base 300 is provided with a first limiting part 310 and a second limiting part 320. The first limiting part 310 and the second limiting part 320 respectively have a first locking interface and a second locking interface, and the main rod 510 can be locked into the first locking interface and the second locking interface. Specifically, the opening direction of the first locking interface is opposite to the opening direction of the second locking interface, which can prevent the main rod 510 from shifting when rotating, thus preventing the trash can lid 200 from opening and closing normally.

[0054] Furthermore, the base 300 is also provided with a third limiting part, through which the second push rod 530 passes. The third limiting part is used to restrict the range of motion of the second push rod 530. Specifically, the third limiting part includes two limiting posts 330 fixed on the base 300, and the gap between the two limiting posts 330 forms a space for the second push rod 530 to pass through.

[0055] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "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 the present invention. 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.

[0056] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A foot-operated trash can, characterized in that, include: The inner tub has a lid on top, which is hinged to the inner tub. The bottom of the inner tub has a first position and a second position, which are opposite to each other. The opening and closing mechanism includes a base, a foot pedal assembly, and a linkage assembly. The base supports the inner tub. The foot pedal assembly is located at the first position and includes a stepping part, a hinged part, and a pusher. The hinged part is hinged to the base, and the pusher abuts against the bottom of the inner tub. The stepping part can drive the pusher to move so that the inner tub reciprocates in the longitudinal direction. The linkage assembly includes a first rod and a second rod. The first rod is rotatably connected to the base. One end of the first rod is connected to the pusher, and the other end extends to the second position and abuts against the second position. One end of the second rod is close to the second position and connected to the base, and the other end of the second rod is connected to the tub lid. When the foot pedal moves downward, it can drive the push top to move downward, thereby rotating the first rod so that the other end of the first rod can abut against the second position of the inner tub and lift the inner tub. The second rod can pull the tub lid so that the tub lid can flip open.

2. The foot-operated trash can according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first rod includes a main rod body, a first push rod and a second push rod respectively disposed at both ends of the main rod body. The main rod body is rotatably connected to the base. The first push rod and the second push rod are both set at an angle to the main rod body. The end of the first push rod abuts against the top of the push rod or the bottom of the inner barrel, and the end of the second push rod can abut against the second position.

3. The foot-operated trash can according to claim 2, characterized in that, The end of the first push rod is provided with a folding part, which abuts against the push top.

4. The foot-operated trash can according to claim 2, characterized in that, The base is provided with a first limiting part and a second limiting part. The first limiting part and the second limiting part are respectively provided with a first card interface and a second card interface. The main rod can be snapped into the first card interface and the second card interface.

5. The foot-operated trash can according to claim 4, characterized in that, The opening direction of the first card interface is opposite to that of the second card interface.

6. The foot-operated trash can according to claim 2, characterized in that, The base is provided with a third limiting part, through which the second push rod passes. The third limiting part is used to constrain the range of motion of the second push rod.

7. The foot-operated trash can according to claim 6, characterized in that, The third limiting part includes two limiting posts fixed to the base, and the gap between the two limiting posts forms a space for the second push rod to pass through.

8. The foot-operated trash can according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base is provided with a support structure, and four support structures are respectively located at the four corners of the base. The support structure is used to support the inner bucket so that a space is formed between the inner bucket and the base for the foot pedal assembly to move.

9. The foot-operated trash can according to claim 8, characterized in that, The supporting structure includes a supporting block and a baffle surrounding the outside of the supporting block. The bottom of the inner tub abuts against the supporting block, and the baffle abuts against the outer wall of the inner tub.

10. The foot-operated trash can according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes an outer tub, which is fitted over the inner tub.

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