Intelligent garbage can for clinical nursing treatment vehicle

By designing intelligent trash cans on clinical nursing treatment vehicles, using ultraviolet sterilization and photocatalytic reaction boxes, combined with weight sensors and automatic lids, the problem of trash cans lacking classification monitoring and sterilization has been solved, achieving efficient waste disposal and prevention of cross-infection.

CN224312465UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-02SHANGHAI SIXTH PEOPLES HOSPITAL

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHANGHAI SIXTH PEOPLES HOSPITAL
Filing Date
2025-06-26
Publication Date
2026-06-02

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing smart trash cans for clinical nursing treatment vehicles lack waste sorting and monitoring methods, resulting in low waste disposal efficiency. Furthermore, the lack of sterilization mechanisms makes them prone to germ spillage and cross-infection.

Method used

A smart trash can was designed, which includes a liquid collection bin and a solid collection bin. It is equipped with an ultraviolet germicidal lamp and a photocatalytic reaction box, a weight sensor and an LCD display, and has a waste sorting prompt function. It also uses an infrared sensor to automatically open and close the lid, reducing manual contact.

Benefits of technology

It achieves efficient sterilization and purification of waste, ensures correct waste sorting, reduces the risk of cross-infection, improves waste treatment efficiency, and reduces the risk of infection for medical staff.

✦ Generated by Eureka AI based on patent content.

Smart Images

  • Figure CN224312465U_ABST
    Figure CN224312465U_ABST
Patent Text Reader

Abstract

This utility model discloses an intelligent trash can for clinical nursing treatment vehicles, comprising: a trash can body, a liquid collection tank, a solid collection tank, an automatic liquid cover, and an automatic solid cover. The trash can body has an internal liquid collection chamber and a solid collection chamber. The liquid collection tank is disposed within the liquid collection chamber, and the solid collection tank is disposed within the solid collection chamber. The automatic liquid cover and the automatic solid cover are rotatably connected to one end of the outer wall of the trash can body. An odor absorption box is disposed on one end of the outer wall of the trash can body, and the odor absorption box is connected to the liquid collection chamber and the solid collection chamber respectively through an air duct. Through the application of this utility model, an intelligent trash can for clinical nursing treatment vehicles is proposed, which, by incorporating an ultraviolet germicidal lamp and a photocatalytic reaction box, can efficiently sterilize and purify the trash inside the trash can, thereby effectively inhibiting the spread of germs.
Need to check novelty before this filing date? Find Prior Art

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of waste disposal technology, and in particular to an intelligent trash can for clinical nursing treatment vehicles. Background Technology

[0002] In clinical nursing settings, treatment carts serve as crucial tools for medical staff to perform various nursing procedures. The proper use of their waste bins is paramount. Ordinary waste bins lack effective waste sorting mechanisms, often resulting in medical and general waste being mixed together. This not only violates medical waste disposal regulations but also increases the difficulty and risk of subsequent waste management. Furthermore, the bins lack intelligent alerts, making it difficult for medical staff to detect when they are full, potentially leading to overflow and further impacting the hygiene and cleanliness of the medical environment. Existing intelligent waste bins for clinical nursing treatment carts also have shortcomings: firstly, they lack monitoring mechanisms during use, making it impossible to monitor waste volume in real time, thus hindering scientific basis for cleaning and recycling and severely impacting waste management efficiency; secondly, they lack sterilization mechanisms, allowing germs to easily overflow and cause cross-infection. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, to solve the above problems, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an intelligent trash can for clinical nursing treatment vehicles, including: a trash can body, a liquid collection tank, a solid collection tank, an automatic liquid cover, and an automatic solid cover. The trash can body is equipped with steering wheels around its bottom. The interior of the trash can body is provided with a liquid collection chamber and a solid collection chamber. The liquid collection chamber is located on one side of the solid collection chamber. The liquid collection tank is located inside the liquid collection chamber, and the solid collection tank is located inside the solid collection chamber. The automatic liquid cover is rotatably connected to one end of the outer wall of the trash can body and is operably aligned with the liquid collection tank. The automatic solid cover is rotatably connected to one end of the outer wall of the trash can body and is operably aligned with the solid collection tank. An odor absorption box is provided on one end of the outer wall of the trash can body, and the odor absorption box is connected to the liquid collection chamber and the solid collection chamber respectively through an air duct.

[0004] In another preferred embodiment, an infrared sensor is provided on one outer wall of the trash can, and a push rod is provided on the other outer wall of the trash can.

[0005] In another preferred embodiment, two signs are provided on the outer wall of the other end of the trash can. Each sign has an LCD display at its top, and an automatic on / off switch is provided between the two LCD displays. One sign is positioned opposite the liquid collection bin, and the other sign is positioned opposite the solid collection bin.

[0006] In another preferred embodiment, both the liquid collection bucket and the solid collection bucket include: a bucket body and an annular lifting member, the annular lifting member being disposed at the upper end of the bucket body.

[0007] In another preferred embodiment, it further includes: an ultraviolet germicidal lamp and a photocatalytic reaction box, wherein the ultraviolet germicidal lamp and the photocatalytic reaction box are respectively provided on the liquid automatic cover plate and the solid automatic cover plate, and the photocatalytic reaction box is disposed at one end of the ultraviolet germicidal lamp.

[0008] In another preferred embodiment, the system further includes a support plate and damping elements. A plurality of damping elements are provided on the inner bottom walls of both the liquid collection chamber and the solid collection chamber. The upper ends of the plurality of damping elements are connected to the support plate, and the lower end of the barrel body is in contact with the support plate.

[0009] In another preferred embodiment, an odor sensor is provided on the outer wall of the barrel, and a weight sensor is provided on the outer bottom wall of the barrel.

[0010] In another preferred embodiment, the system further includes a control system disposed inside the garbage bin and below the damping element, wherein the infrared sensor, the odor sensor, the weight sensor, the liquid crystal display, and the automatic on / off switch are all connected to the control system.

[0011] In another preferred embodiment, the system further includes a storage battery, with a battery box located at the bottom of the garbage bin, the storage battery being disposed within the battery box, and the control system, the infrared sensor, the liquid crystal display, the odor sensor, and the weight sensor all connected to the storage battery.

[0012] The present invention, by adopting the above-mentioned technical solution, has the following positive effects compared with the prior art: Through the application of this invention, a smart trash can for clinical nursing treatment vehicles is proposed. By incorporating ultraviolet germicidal lamps and photocatalytic reaction boxes, it can efficiently sterilize and purify the trash inside the can, thereby effectively inhibiting the spread of germs. By incorporating a weight sensor and an LCD display screen, it can provide real-time feedback on the amount of trash inside the can, facilitating timely emptying by staff. Furthermore, it is equipped with an infrared sensor, enabling automatic opening and closing of the trash can without manual operation by medical staff, which helps reduce the number of times medical staff come into contact with waste and effectively reduces the risk of infection. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an intelligent trash can for a clinical nursing treatment vehicle according to the present invention;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the odor adsorption box of an intelligent trash can for clinical nursing treatment vehicles according to the present invention;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the damping component of a smart trash can for clinical nursing treatment vehicles according to the present invention;

[0016] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the bin body of a smart trash can for clinical nursing treatment vehicles according to the present invention.

[0017] In the attached image:

[0018] 1. Trash can body; 2. Warning sign; 3. LCD display; 4. Infrared sensor; 5. Liquid collection bin; 51. Bin body; 52. Ring-shaped lifting component; 53. Odor sensor; 54. Weight sensor; 6. Liquid collection chamber; 7. Solid collection chamber; 8. Solid collection bin; 9. Automatic liquid cover; 91. Ultraviolet germicidal lamp; 92. Photocatalytic reaction box; 10. Automatic solid cover; 11. Push rod; 12. Automatic on / off switch; 13. Odor adsorption box; 14. Air duct; 15. Steering wheel; 16. Support plate; 17. Damping component; 18. Hook. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0020] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by terms such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "inner", "outer", "front", "back", "horizontal", and "vertical" are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0021] It should be noted that the terms "horizontal" and "vertical" in this utility model are used to describe approximate positional relationships, and not strictly "horizontal plane" or "vertical plane".

[0022] like Figure 1-4 The illustration shows a preferred embodiment of a smart trash can for a clinical care treatment vehicle, comprising: a trash can body 1, a liquid collection bin 5, a solid collection bin 8, an automatic liquid cover 9, and an automatic solid cover 10. The trash can body 1 is equipped with steering wheels 15 around its bottom perimeter. The interior of the trash can body 1 contains a liquid collection chamber 6 and a solid collection chamber 7, with the liquid collection chamber 6 located on one side of the solid collection chamber 7. The liquid collection bin 5 is disposed within the liquid collection chamber 6 and is used to collect liquid waste. The solid collection bin 8 is located within the solid collection chamber 7. Inside the collection chamber 7, a solid collection bin 8 is used to collect solid waste. An automatic liquid cover 9 is rotatably connected to one end of the outer wall of the waste bin 1, and is operably positioned opposite the liquid collection bin 5. An automatic solid cover 10 is also rotatably connected to one end of the outer wall of the waste bin 1, and is operably positioned opposite the solid collection bin 8. An odor absorption box 13 is installed on one end of the outer wall of the waste bin 1, and the odor absorption box 13 is connected to both the liquid collection chamber 6 and the solid collection chamber 7 via an air duct 14. Furthermore, when the waste bin is in use, odors generated in the liquid collection chamber 6 and the solid collection chamber 7 will enter the odor absorption box 13 through the air duct 14. The odor absorption box 13 contains substances or devices capable of odor absorption. After entering the odor absorption box 13, the odors are absorbed by the adsorbent components, thereby reducing the odor emitted from liquid and solid waste inside the waste bin 1, maintaining a fresh air environment around the treatment vehicle, and providing a good environment for clinical nursing work.

[0023] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, the steering wheel 15 is preferably configured as a roller with a braking function, so that the garbage bin 1 can remain stable without moving or shaking when throwing garbage. Furthermore, the steering wheel 15 allows the garbage bin 1 to rotate flexibly in all directions, which helps to improve the ease of movement of the garbage bin in different environments.

[0024] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, an infrared sensor 4 is provided on one outer wall of the waste bin 1, and a push rod 11 is provided on the other outer wall of the waste bin 1. The push rod 11 facilitates medical staff to move the waste bin 1 and adjust its position, thereby adapting to the needs of different clinical nursing tasks. Furthermore, when the infrared sensor 4 detects a person within a certain range of the waste bin 1, the infrared sensor 4 can transmit a relevant signal to the control system. The control system then controls the automatic liquid cover 9 and the automatic solid cover 10 to open to facilitate waste disposal by medical staff. After waste disposal is completed, a preset time period (which can be set according to actual needs) is elapsed to ensure that the person disposing of the waste has sufficient time to complete the disposal action. When the infrared sensor 4 senses that no one is within a certain range of the waste bin 1, the control system then controls the automatic liquid cover 9 and the automatic solid cover 10 to close.

[0025] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, two warning signs 2 are provided on the outer wall of the other end of the garbage bin 1. Each warning sign 2 has an LCD display 3 at its upper end. An automatic on / off switch 12 is provided between the two LCD displays 3. One warning sign 2 is positioned opposite the liquid collection bin 5, and the other warning sign 2 is positioned opposite the solid collection bin 8. Furthermore, the sign 2 is equipped with labels for displaying waste sorting information, which can intuitively remind medical staff of the standards and requirements for waste sorting, enhance their awareness of waste sorting, ensure the correct sorting and disposal of medical waste, and reduce the risk of cross-infection. The LCD display 3 is used to display the working status inside the bin 51, such as the current weight of waste inside the bin 51 and the odor status inside the bin 51, so that medical staff can understand the working status inside the bin 51 at any time and make timely adjustments and treatments. The automatic switch 12 is used to open or close the automatic liquid cover 9 and the automatic solid cover 10. When the waste inside the bin 51 is overloaded, even if the infrared sensor 4 detects a person within a certain range of the waste bin 1 and sends a relevant signal to the control system, the control system will not control the automatic liquid cover 9 and the automatic solid cover 10 to open. At this time, the automatic liquid cover 9 and the automatic solid cover 10 can be opened by pressing the automatic switch 12, and the automatic liquid cover 9 and the automatic solid cover 10 can be closed by pressing the automatic switch 12 again.

[0026] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, both the liquid collection tank 5 and the solid collection tank 8 include: a tank body 51 and an annular lifting member 52. The annular lifting member 52 is disposed at the upper end of the tank body 51. The annular lifting member 52 makes it convenient for users to move the tank body 51. Whether it is necessary to pour liquid or solid, or to move the tank body 1, the user can easily lift the tank body 51 by holding the annular lifting member 52.

[0027] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, it also includes: an ultraviolet germicidal lamp 91 and a photocatalytic reaction box 92. An ultraviolet germicidal lamp 91 and a photocatalytic reaction box 92 are respectively provided on one side of the liquid automatic cover 9 and one side of the solid automatic cover 10, with the photocatalytic reaction box 92 located at one end of the ultraviolet germicidal lamp 91. Furthermore, when there is garbage in the bin 51, the control system can use the ultraviolet germicidal lamp 91 to emit ultraviolet light into the bin 51 to disinfect and sterilize the garbage inside. The photocatalytic material in the photocatalytic reaction box 92 is activated under ultraviolet irradiation, generating free radicals and other substances with strong oxidizing properties. These free radicals can further decompose harmful substances such as organic pollutants in the garbage, converting them into harmless small molecules such as carbon dioxide and water. Through the synergistic effect of the ultraviolet germicidal lamp 91 and the photocatalytic reaction box 92, a more comprehensive and efficient sterilization and purification treatment of the garbage is achieved.

[0028] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, a lifting rod is provided on the other side of the liquid automatic cover 9 and the other side of the solid automatic cover 10. When the battery power is insufficient and the trash can loses power, medical staff can easily rotate the liquid automatic cover 9 or the solid automatic cover 10 through the lifting rod to open or close the liquid automatic cover 9 or the solid automatic cover 10.

[0029] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, it also includes: a support plate 16 and damping elements 17. A plurality of damping elements 17 are provided on the inner bottom walls of both the liquid collection chamber 6 and the solid collection chamber 7. The upper ends of the damping elements 17 are connected to the support plate 16, and the lower end of the barrel 51 is in contact with the support plate 16. Further, the damping elements 17 are used to mitigate the instability caused by shaking, vibration, etc., of the liquid collection barrel 5 or the fixed collection barrel 8 placed on the support plate 16 within the corresponding liquid collection chamber 6 or solid collection chamber 7.

[0030] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, an odor sensor 53 is provided on the outer wall of the bin 51, and a weight sensor 54 is provided on the outer bottom wall of the bin 51. The odor sensor 53 can detect the presence of odors and transmit the relevant signals to the control system. The weight sensor 54 measures the weight of the waste inside the bin 51 in real time and feeds back the detected weight data to the control system. The control system processes the data and displays it on the LCD 3. By observing the data on the LCD 3, staff can understand the amount of waste loaded in the bin 51. When the weight reaches a certain threshold, staff can be reminded to promptly remove the waste from the bin 51 to prevent problems such as overflow or spillage due to overloading.

[0031] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, it also includes: a control system, which is located inside the garbage bin 1 and below the damping member 17. The infrared sensor 4, odor sensor 53, weight sensor 54, liquid crystal display 3 and automatic on / off switch 12 are all connected to the control system.

[0032] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, the control system is preferably configured as a PLC controller.

[0033] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, it also includes: a storage battery, a battery box is provided at the bottom of the garbage bin 1, the storage battery is disposed in the battery box, and the control system, infrared sensor 4, liquid crystal display 3, odor sensor 53 and weight sensor 54 are all connected to the storage battery.

[0034] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, a plurality of hooks 18 are provided on the outer wall of one end of the garbage bin 1. The hooks 18 are located at the upper end of the odor absorption box 13, and the hooks are arranged linearly and evenly. Furthermore, the hooks 18 can be used in conjunction with a clinical nursing treatment cart, and the hooks 18 can be hung on the guardrail of the clinical nursing treatment cart.

[0035] In another embodiment of this utility model, a plurality of hooks 18 can be connected to one end of the outer wall of the garbage bin 1 via a mounting bracket. Further, the mounting bracket is a commonly available rectangular frame structure. One end of the mounting bracket is connected to one end of the outer wall of the garbage bin 1, and the other end of the mounting bracket is connected to a plurality of hooks 18. By setting the mounting bracket, even when the odor adsorption box 13 and the air duct 14 maintain a certain distance between one end of the outer wall of the garbage bin 1 and the guardrail on the clinical nursing treatment vehicle, the hooks 18 can still contact the guardrail on the clinical nursing treatment vehicle and be stably attached to the guardrail.

[0036] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the implementation method and protection scope of the present utility model.

[0037] Based on the above, this utility model also has the following embodiments:

[0038] In a further embodiment of this utility model, an electric lifting bracket (not shown in the figure) is provided at the lower end of the waste bin 1, and the electric lifting bracket is connected to an external controller. Furthermore, medical personnel can adjust the lifting of the electric lifting bracket via the controller, thereby adjusting the lifting of the waste bin 1, so that the waste bin 1 can be adapted to medical personnel of different heights, as well as to the sitting and standing postures of the same medical personnel, which helps to improve the operational comfort of medical personnel.

[0039] In a further embodiment of this utility model, the electric lifting bracket and the controller are both existing technologies, and therefore will not be described in detail here.

[0040] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the implementation method and protection scope of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art should realize that all solutions obtained by equivalent substitutions and obvious changes made based on the description and illustrations of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A smart trash can for clinical nursing treatment vehicles, characterized in that, include: The garbage bin comprises a garbage can body, a liquid collection bin, a solid collection bin, an automatic liquid cover, and an automatic solid cover. The garbage can body has casters installed around its bottom. The interior of the garbage can body includes a liquid collection chamber and a solid collection chamber, with the liquid collection chamber located on one side of the solid collection chamber. The liquid collection bin and the solid collection bin are both located within the liquid and solid collection chambers. The automatic liquid cover is rotatably connected to one end of the outer wall of the garbage can body and is operably aligned with the liquid collection bin. The automatic solid cover is also rotatably connected to one end of the outer wall of the garbage can body and is operably aligned with the solid collection bin. An odor absorption box is installed on one end of the outer wall of the garbage can body, and the odor absorption box is connected to both the liquid and solid collection chambers via air ducts.

2. The intelligent trash can for clinical nursing treatment vehicles according to claim 1, characterized in that, An infrared sensor is installed on one side of the outer wall of the trash can, and a push rod is installed on the other side of the outer wall of the trash can.

3. The intelligent trash can for clinical nursing treatment vehicles according to claim 2, characterized in that, Two warning signs are provided on the outer wall of the other end of the trash can. Each warning sign has an LCD display at its top. An automatic on / off switch is provided between the two LCD displays. One warning sign is positioned opposite the liquid collection bin, and the other warning sign is positioned opposite the solid collection bin.

4. The intelligent trash can for clinical nursing treatment vehicles according to claim 3, characterized in that, Both the liquid collection tank and the solid collection tank include: a tank body and an annular lifting member, wherein the annular lifting member is disposed at the upper end of the tank body.

5. The intelligent trash can for clinical nursing treatment vehicles according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The system includes an ultraviolet germicidal lamp and a photocatalytic reaction box. Both the liquid automatic cover plate and the solid automatic cover plate are equipped with the ultraviolet germicidal lamp and the photocatalytic reaction box, with the photocatalytic reaction box located at one end of the ultraviolet germicidal lamp.

6. The intelligent trash can for clinical nursing treatment vehicles according to claim 4, characterized in that, Also includes: The support plate and damping components are provided on the inner bottom walls of both the liquid collection chamber and the solid collection chamber. The upper ends of the damping components are connected to the support plate, and the lower end of the barrel is in contact with the support plate.

7. The intelligent trash can for a clinical nursing treatment vehicle according to claim 6, characterized in that, An odor sensor is installed on the outer wall of the barrel, and a weight sensor is installed on the outer bottom wall of the barrel.

8. The intelligent trash can for clinical nursing treatment vehicles according to claim 7, characterized in that, Also includes: The control system is connected to the inner bottom wall of the garbage bin and is located below the damping component. The infrared sensor, the odor sensor, the weight sensor, the LCD display, and the automatic on / off switch are all connected to the control system.

9. A smart trash can for clinical nursing treatment vehicles according to claim 8, characterized in that, Also includes: The garbage bin has a battery compartment at its bottom, and the battery is housed inside the battery compartment. The control system, the infrared sensor, the liquid crystal display, the odor sensor, and the weight sensor are all connected to the battery.