A multifunctional intelligent waste sorting station
By using a facial sensor and an electric lifting rod to automatically open and close the lid, combined with an infrared sensor to detect overflow, the problem of manual operation required in existing smart trash cans has been solved, making garbage sorting more convenient and accurate, and improving garbage disposal efficiency.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HUBEI BELILAI MECHANICAL EQUIP CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-23
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-26
AI Technical Summary
Existing smart trash cans have limited functionality and require manual operation of the lid, making waste sorting inconvenient, prone to secondary pollution, and difficult to guarantee in terms of sorting accuracy.
The automatic opening and closing device consists of a human face sensor and an electric lifting rod. It uses an infrared sensor to detect when the garbage is overflowing, and the controller realizes the automatic opening and closing of the disposal port, and displays prompt information on the display screen.
It has made waste sorting convenient and hygienic, improved the accuracy and efficiency of waste sorting and processing, and avoided the inconvenience and secondary pollution caused by manual operation.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of waste sorting technology, specifically relating to a multifunctional intelligent waste sorting station. Background Technology
[0002] With the acceleration of urbanization and the improvement of people's living standards, the amount of household waste has increased dramatically, making waste sorting and disposal a key aspect of solving urban environmental problems. Traditional trash cans have many drawbacks in use. For example, the lids need to be manually operated, which is inconvenient for users, especially when their hands are full or their hands are unclean, easily causing secondary pollution. Moreover, the accuracy of waste sorting is difficult to guarantee, resulting in waste disposal efficiency. While some existing smart trash can designs use sensor technology to achieve automatic lid opening, their functions are relatively limited, mostly only accepting single types of waste, failing to meet people's needs for accurate sorting and disposal of various types of waste.
[0003] For example, patent document CN112499031A discloses an intelligent multi-functional garbage sorting and disposal station. Although some of its garbage bins are equipped with multiple sorting and disposal openings, they lack convenient automatic opening and closing devices. Users still need to operate them manually when disposing of garbage, which reduces the enthusiasm and efficiency of garbage sorting. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies and provide a multifunctional intelligent waste sorting station.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0006] A multifunctional intelligent waste sorting station includes a housing with multiple placement openings and multiple disposal openings inside. Each placement opening contains a waste bin. A switching mechanism is installed inside the housing. Multiple facial sensors are installed on the front of the housing. A mounting plate is fixedly connected to the front of the housing. A display screen and LED lights are installed on the front of the mounting plate. A controller is installed inside the housing. The switching mechanism includes a sealing cover plate installed on the inner wall of the housing. Limiting sliding holes are formed inside the sealing cover plate. An L-shaped plate is slidably connected to the inner wall of the sealing cover plate. An infrared sensor and an electric lifting rod are installed on the top of the sealing cover plate.
[0007] As a preferred embodiment, the L-shaped plate has a circular hole inside, and the bottom end of the electric lifting rod is installed on the upper surface of the L-shaped plate.
[0008] As a preferred embodiment, the inner wall of the roof is fixedly connected to a mounting plate, and the controller is installed on the upper surface of the mounting plate.
[0009] As a preferred embodiment, windows are installed on both the right and left sides of the house, and a washbasin and a door are installed at the front of the house.
[0010] As a preferred embodiment, the inner bottom wall of the building is provided with a temporary garbage storage area, and the inner bottom of the building is equipped with a drain outlet.
[0011] As a preferred embodiment, a mosquito killer is installed on the inner wall of the house, and a lighting lamp is installed on the inner ceiling wall of the house.
[0012] As a preferred embodiment, the inner wall of the building is equipped with a shelf, and the shelf has a set of partitions inside.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:
[0014] (1) This utility model uses an automatic opening and closing cover device composed of a human face sensor and an electric lifting rod to realize the automatic opening and closing of the disposal port. When the disposal personnel approach, the human face sensor detects the signal and transmits it to the controller. The controller controls the electric lifting rod to move, driving the L-shaped plate to slide in the limiting sliding hole on the inner wall of the sealing cover, thereby realizing the automatic opening and closing of the disposal port. This design avoids the inconvenience and secondary pollution caused by manually operating the lid, and effectively improves the convenience and hygiene of garbage classification and disposal.
[0015] (2) When the garbage in the garbage bin is close to overflowing, the infrared sensor detects the signal and transmits it to the controller. The controller controls the display screen to show the overflow warning information and can send a notification to the management personnel. This design not only improves the accuracy of garbage classification, but also facilitates timely cleaning and replacement of garbage bins, ensuring the smooth progress of garbage classification and disposal and improving garbage disposal efficiency. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional front view structural diagram of the present invention;
[0017] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional, bottom-view internal structure diagram of the present invention;
[0018] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the placement port, dispensing port, and sealing cover plate of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional sectional view of the switching mechanism of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the sealing cover plate and the infrared sensor of this utility model.
[0021] The diagram shows: 1. House; 2. Placement opening; 3. Disposal opening; 4. Switching mechanism; 401. Sealing cover; 402. Limiting sliding hole; 403. Electric lifting rod; 404. L-shaped plate; 405. Infrared sensor; 406. Round hole; 5. Human face sensor; 6. Mounting strip; 7. Display screen; 8. LED light; 9. Controller; 10. Trash can; 11. Window; 12. Washbasin; 13. Door; 14. Mounting square plate; 15. Temporary garbage storage area; 16. Drain outlet; 17. Mop sink; 18. Mosquito killer; 19. Lighting; 20. Placement rack; 21. Partition. Detailed Implementation
[0022] The principles and features of this utility model are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The examples given are only for explaining this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model.
[0023] Please see Figures 1 to 5 As shown, this utility model embodiment provides a multifunctional intelligent waste sorting station, specifically including a station body 1. The station body 1 has four placement openings 2 and four disposal openings 3 inside. Each of the four placement openings 2 contains a waste bin 10. The station body 1 has four switch mechanisms 4, all located inside the station body 1, adapted to the four placement openings 2, four disposal openings 3, four waste bins 10, and four human face sensors 5. The station body 1 also has a mop sink 17 inside for cleaning mops, and the outlet at the bottom of the mop sink 17 is connected to an external drainage system. Four human face sensors 5 are installed on the front of the station body 1. A mounting plate 6 is fixedly connected to the front of the station body 1, and a display screen 7 and LED lights 8 are installed on the front of the mounting plate 6. A controller 9 is located inside the station body 1.
[0024] Please see Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the switching mechanism 4 includes a sealing cover plate 401 installed on the inner wall of the roof 1. A limiting sliding hole 402 is opened inside the sealing cover plate 401. An L-shaped plate 404 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the sealing cover plate 401. An infrared sensor 405 and an electric lifting rod 403 are installed on the top of the sealing cover plate 401. A round hole 406 is opened inside the L-shaped plate 404. The bottom end of the electric lifting rod 403 is installed on the upper surface of the L-shaped plate 404. The L-shaped plate 404 is also slidably connected to the inside of the limiting sliding hole 402 and to the inner wall of the roof 1.
[0025] Please see Figures 1 to 5As shown, a mounting plate 14 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the house 1. The controller 9 is installed on the upper surface of the mounting plate 14. Windows 11 are installed on the right and left sides of the house 1. A washbasin 12 and a door 13 are installed at the front of the house 1. A temporary garbage storage area 15 is provided on the inner bottom wall of the house 1. A drain outlet 16 is installed at the inner bottom of the house 1. A mosquito killer 18 is installed on the inner wall of the house 1. A lighting lamp 19 is installed on the inner top wall of the house 1. A shelf 20 is installed on the inner wall of the house 1. A set of partitions 21 is provided inside the shelf 20. The automatic opening and closing device, consisting of a human face sensor 5 and an electric lifting rod 403, enables the automatic opening and closing of the disposal port 3. When a person approaches, the human face sensor 5 detects a signal and transmits it to the controller 9. The controller 9 controls the electric lifting rod 403 to move, causing the L-shaped plate 404 to slide in the limiting sliding hole 402 on the inner wall of the sealing cover plate 401, thereby realizing the automatic opening and closing of the disposal port 3. This design avoids the inconvenience and secondary pollution caused by manual operation of the lid, and effectively improves the convenience and hygiene of garbage sorting and disposal.
[0026] Please see Figures 1 to 5 As shown, when the trash can 10 is close to overflowing, the infrared sensor 405 detects the signal and transmits it to the controller 9. The controller 9 controls the display screen 7 to display the overflow warning information and can send a notification to the management personnel. This design not only improves the accuracy of trash sorting, but also facilitates timely cleaning and replacement of the trash can 10, ensuring the smooth progress of trash sorting and disposal and improving the efficiency of trash disposal.
[0027] This utility model achieves automated and intelligent management of waste sorting and disposal through the coordinated operation of facial recognition technology, electric drive mechanism, and intelligent control system. The four placement openings 2 inside the housing 1 correspond to four types of waste bins 10. The facial recognition sensor 5, switch mechanism 4, and controller 9 above each disposal opening 3 constitute an independent intelligent disposal unit, which can automatically control the disposal of different types of waste.
[0028] During the automatic opening process, when a person carrying garbage approaches a designated disposal opening 3 on the front of the container 1, the human image sensor 5 corresponding to that opening detects the human signal and transmits it to the controller 9. Upon receiving the signal, the controller 9 immediately activates the electric lifting rod 403 in the corresponding switch mechanism 4. The electric lifting rod 403 moves upward, pulling the L-shaped plate 404 upward along the limiting sliding hole 402 on the inner wall of the sealing cover plate 401, causing the L-shaped plate 404 to disengage from the obstruction position of the disposal opening 3, thus automatically opening the disposal opening 3. At this time, the disposal opening of the garbage can 10 is exposed and can be used for garbage disposal.
[0029] After the person disposes of the garbage and leaves, the human face sensor 5 no longer detects human signals and sends a closing signal to the controller 9. The controller 9 controls the electric lifting rod 403 to move downward, causing the L-shaped plate 404 to slide downward along the limiting sliding hole 402, thus covering the disposal opening 3 again, achieving automatic closure of the disposal opening and preventing odors from escaping and insects from entering.
[0030] The trash can overflow detection and alert system detects and alerts when trash can 10 is nearing overflow. The trash on top of trash can 10 will block the signal emitted by the infrared sensor 405 in the switch mechanism 4. The signal from the infrared sensor 405 passes through the circular hole 406 of the L-shaped plate 404 and is reflected or blocked by the trash. The sensor then transmits the overflow signal to the controller 9. The controller 9 controls the display screen 7 to show a message indicating that the trash can 10 is full, and can also send a notification signal to management personnel through a preset program, facilitating timely replacement or emptying of the trash can 10.
[0031] The handwashing station 12 on the front of the enclosure 1 is used for personnel to clean their hands after disposing of garbage. The drain outlet 16 below the handwashing station 12 connects to the external drainage system and is used to drain water from the interior of the enclosure 1, keeping the interior clean. The lighting and mosquito control functions include: the ceiling light 19 inside the enclosure 1 is controlled by a light sensor and controller 9, automatically turning on when light is insufficient to provide adequate illumination; the mosquito killer 18 on the inner wall works continuously to reduce mosquito breeding and improve the disposal environment. The temporary garbage storage area 15 on the bottom wall of the enclosure 1 can be used to temporarily store garbage bins 10 awaiting transfer. Shelves 20 and partitions 21 are used to store cleaning tools or classification signs, improving management efficiency. The controller 9, as the core control unit, coordinates the operation of various components through preset programs. It receives human detection signals from the human image sensor 5 and controls the electric lifting rod 403. It receives overflow signals from the infrared sensor 405 and controls the display screen 7 and notification system. A wireless communication module (not marked in the figure) can be integrated to achieve data interaction with the management platform, facilitating remote monitoring of the status of each garbage bin 10.
[0032] This invention achieves contactless waste disposal by linking the human face sensor 5 with the electric lifting rod 403, enabling automatic opening of the lid when approaching and automatic closing when leaving, thus avoiding secondary pollution caused by manual operation. The combined design of the infrared sensor 405 and the circular hole 406 accurately detects the overflow status of the trash can 10, providing real-time feedback through the display screen 7, thereby improving the efficiency and convenience of waste sorting. The coordinated operation of all components not only meets the needs of accurate sorting of various types of waste but also enhances the intelligent and user-friendly experience of waste disposal.
[0033] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A multifunctional intelligent waste sorting station, comprising a station body (1), wherein the interior of the station body (1) has multiple placement openings (2) and multiple disposal openings (3), and each of the multiple placement openings (2) contains a waste bin (10), characterized in that: The interior of the roof (1) is provided with a switch mechanism (4), which includes a sealing cover plate (401) installed on the inner wall of the roof (1). The sealing cover plate (401) has a limit sliding hole (402) inside. An L-shaped plate (404) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the sealing cover plate (401). An infrared sensor (405) and an electric lifting rod (403) are installed on the top of the sealing cover plate (401).
2. The multifunctional intelligent waste sorting station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The L-shaped plate (404) has a circular hole (406) inside, and the bottom end of the electric lifting rod (403) is installed on the upper surface of the L-shaped plate (404).
3. The multifunctional intelligent waste sorting station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the roof (1) is fixedly connected to a mounting plate (14), and a controller (9) is installed inside the roof (1). The controller (9) is installed on the upper surface of the mounting plate (14).
4. The multifunctional intelligent waste sorting station according to claim 1, characterized in that: Windows (11) are installed on the right and left sides of the building (1), and a washbasin (12) and a door (13) are installed on the front of the building (1).
5. The multifunctional intelligent waste sorting station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner bottom wall of the building (1) is provided with a temporary garbage storage area (15), and the inner bottom of the building (1) is provided with a drain outlet (16).
6. The multifunctional intelligent waste sorting station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the building (1) is equipped with a mosquito killer (18), and the inner top wall of the building (1) is equipped with a lighting lamp (19).
7. A multifunctional intelligent waste sorting station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the building (1) is equipped with a shelf (20), and the shelf (20) has a set of partitions (21) inside.
8. A multifunctional intelligent waste sorting station according to claim 1, characterized in that: Multiple human face sensors (5) are installed on the front of the building (1).
9. A multifunctional intelligent waste sorting station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front of the roof (1) is fixedly connected to a mounting plate (6), and a display screen (7) and an LED light (8) are mounted on the front of the mounting plate (6).