An automatic cover opening garbage classification kiosk
The automatic lid opening mechanism, which utilizes a drive mechanism and pedestrian sensors, enables the automatic opening and closing of trash can lids, solving the problem of inconvenient opening of trash cans in existing waste sorting stations and improving user experience and hygiene safety.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHAANXI SHANGLUO AUTOMOBILE MODIFICATION FACTORY
- Filing Date
- 2024-05-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-26
AI Technical Summary
The existing garbage sorting stations have inconvenient garbage bin opening mechanisms. Manually opening the lids makes it difficult to lift garbage with both hands, and the foot-operated lid opening mechanism is prone to jamming.
The system employs an automatic lid-opening mechanism, including a drive mechanism and a pedestrian sensor. It automatically opens the trash can lid by sensing pedestrian movements, and uses a rotating drive component and a connecting arm to drive a crossbar to open and close the lid.
This technology enables easy opening of trash can lids, improving the convenience of trash disposal for users, reducing the risk of cross-contamination, and ensuring public health and safety.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of garbage sorting pavilions, and relates to an automatic opening garbage sorting pavilion. Background Technology
[0002] Waste sorting pavilions are environmental protection facilities, typically appearing as pavilions and characterized by their aesthetic appeal, practicality, and functionality. They are primarily used for promoting and collecting urban household waste sorting, and contain multiple waste bins, each clearly labeled and color-coded for different types of waste, such as recyclables, hazardous waste, wet waste, and dry waste. The emergence of waste sorting pavilions helps enhance residents' environmental awareness, reduce waste pollution and resource waste, and improve the urban living environment. Furthermore, waste sorting pavilions can be constructed from various materials, such as galvanized steel sheets and stainless steel, and provide some shade and rain protection. By using waste sorting pavilions, waste sorting can be better promoted, waste resource utilization can be achieved, and urban environmental sanitation can be improved.
[0003] Existing waste sorting stations typically contain multiple trash cans, all of which have manually or foot-operated lids. Manually opened cans are inconvenient to open when both hands are full of trash; while foot-operated cans require structural modifications, and the mechanical mechanism of the foot-operated lid is prone to jamming after prolonged use. Therefore, neither manual nor foot-operated lid opening methods are particularly convenient. Summary of the Invention
[0004] The purpose of this utility model embodiment is to provide an automatically opening garbage sorting pavilion to solve the problem of inconvenient opening methods of existing garbage bins.
[0005] The technical solution adopted in this embodiment of the utility model is: an automatically opening garbage sorting pavilion, comprising:
[0006] Several trash cans are placed inside the sorting station, and each trash can is covered with a lid.
[0007] Automatic lid opening mechanism, the automatic lid opening mechanism includes:
[0008] A drive mechanism, wherein the drive end of the drive mechanism is detachably connected to the lids of several trash cans, and the drive mechanism drives the lids to open and close under a control signal;
[0009] A pedestrian sensor is provided, the output of which is electrically connected to the control terminal of the drive mechanism. After the pedestrian sensor detects a pedestrian, it sends a feedback signal to the control terminal of the drive mechanism, which then controls the drive mechanism to open the lid. After the pedestrian sensor detects that a pedestrian has left, it sends a feedback signal to the control terminal of the drive mechanism, which then controls the drive mechanism to close the lid.
[0010] Furthermore, the drive mechanism includes:
[0011] At least one rotary drive component is fixedly mounted on the sorting booth, and the pedestrian sensors are electrically connected to the rotary drive component.
[0012] At least one connecting arm is provided, and the output end of each of the rotary drive components is connected to a connecting arm.
[0013] A crossbar, which is connected to the connecting arm and is detachably connected to the lid of each trash can;
[0014] The rotary drive component drives the connecting arm to rotate the crossbar, thereby causing the bucket lid to close.
[0015] Furthermore, the number of connecting arms is greater than the number of rotary drive components;
[0016] The output end of each of the rotary drive components is connected to a connecting arm, and the remaining connecting arms are rotatably connected to the sorting booth, with all connecting arms having the same rotation trajectory.
[0017] Furthermore, the rotary drive component is a motor or a rotary cylinder.
[0018] Furthermore, a baffle is provided on the lower front of the sorting booth, and the two ends of the baffle are rotatably connected to the inner walls of the left and right sides of the sorting booth.
[0019] Several distance sensors are embedded inside the baffle, and all of these distance sensors are electrically connected to the rotation drive component of the drive mechanism.
[0020] Furthermore, the front side of the baffle is provided with several detection holes;
[0021] Each of the detection holes is equipped with a detection probe of a distance sensor.
[0022] Furthermore, magnets are fixedly installed on the inner walls of the left and right sides at the lower front end of the sorting booth.
[0023] The baffle is made of iron plate, and the magnet is located on the back of the baffle. The magnet attracts the vertically positioned baffle.
[0024] Furthermore, the crossbar is a composite splicing structure.
[0025] Furthermore, guide grooves are provided on the upper part of the inner walls on both sides of the sorting booth, and the shape of the guide grooves is consistent with the trajectory of the crossbar rotation.
[0026] Both ends of the crossbar are rotatably mounted with rollers, and the two rollers are located in two guide grooves and can move along the guide grooves.
[0027] Furthermore, the bottom of the sorting station is equipped with several sets of limiting strips, and the spacing of each set of limiting strips is adapted to the size of the bottom of the trash can.
[0028] The front end of the limiting strip does not exceed the position on the back of the baffle.
[0029] The beneficial effects of this utility model embodiment are:
[0030] The waste sorting station features an automatic opening mechanism that includes distance sensors and a drive system, enabling convenient opening of the trash can lids without manual operation or foot pedaling. This significantly improves user convenience, especially when both hands are full of trash, and solves the problem of inconvenient opening methods for existing trash cans. Furthermore, the automatic opening mechanism reduces direct contact between users and the trash can lids, lowering the risk of cross-contamination and helping to ensure public health and safety. Attached Figure Description
[0031] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0032] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the overall structure of this utility model.
[0033] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the overall structure of this utility model.
[0034] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the overall structure of this utility model.
[0035] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the classification pavilion of this utility model.
[0036] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the drive mechanism of this utility model.
[0037] In the diagram, 1. Sorting booth, 11. Guide channel, 2. Trash can, 3. Can lid, 31. Handle, 4. Drive mechanism, 41. Rotary drive component, 42. Connecting arm, 43. Crossbar, 44. Roller, 5. Limiting strip, 6. Baffle, 61. Detection hole, 62. Magnet. Detailed Implementation
[0038] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0039] This embodiment provides an automatically opening garbage sorting pavilion, such as... Figures 1-5 As shown, it includes:
[0040] Several trash cans 2 are evenly placed inside the sorting station 1, and each trash can 2 is covered (rotatably connected) with a lid 3 on its upper end;
[0041] Automatic lid opening mechanism, the automatic lid opening mechanism includes:
[0042] The driving mechanism 4 has a driving end that is detachably connected to the lids 3 of several trash cans 2. The driving mechanism 4 drives the lids 3 to open and close under the control signal.
[0043] A pedestrian sensor is included, with its output terminal electrically connected to the control terminal of the drive mechanism 4. When the pedestrian sensor detects a pedestrian, it sends a feedback signal to the control terminal of the drive mechanism 4, causing the drive mechanism 4 to open the bin lid 3. When the pedestrian sensor detects that a pedestrian has left, it sends a feedback signal to the control terminal of the drive mechanism 4, causing the drive mechanism 4 to close the bin lid 3. Through the cooperation of the pedestrian sensor and the drive mechanism 4, the bin lid 3 of the trash can 2 automatically opens without manual operation, making it convenient for residents and improving usability.
[0044] In some embodiments, the drive mechanism 4 includes:
[0045] At least one rotary drive component 41 is fixedly installed on the sorting booth 1, and the pedestrian sensors are electrically connected to the rotary drive component 41 respectively;
[0046] At least one connecting arm 42 is provided, and the output end of each of the rotary drive components 41 is connected to a connecting arm 42. When one rotary drive component 41 and multiple connecting arms 42 are provided, that is, when the number of connecting arms 42 is greater than the number of rotary drive components 41, the remaining connecting arms 42 are rotatably connected to the sorting pavilion 1, and the rotation trajectories of all connecting arms 42 are consistent.
[0047] A crossbar 43 is connected to the connecting arm 42, and the crossbar 43 is detachably connected to the lid 3 of each trash can 2.
[0048] The rotating drive component 41 drives the connecting arm 42 connected to it, and the connecting arm 42 drives the crossbar 43 to rotate up and down, thereby synchronously driving the lid 3 to close.
[0049] In some embodiments, the rotary drive component 41 is a motor or a rotary cylinder.
[0050] In some embodiments, a baffle 6 is provided below the front of the sorting booth 1, and the two ends of the baffle 6 are rotatably connected to the inner walls of the left and right sides of the sorting booth 1.
[0051] Several distance sensors are embedded inside the baffle 6. The distance sensors are used to detect whether there are pedestrians in front of the trash can 2 who need to throw away trash. All distance sensors are electrically connected to the rotation drive component 41 of the drive mechanism 4 through wires.
[0052] In some embodiments, the front side of the baffle 6 is provided with a plurality of detection holes 61;
[0053] Each of the detection holes 61 is provided with a detection probe of a distance sensor. The detection probe of the distance sensor detects whether there are pedestrians outside the baffle 6 and the distance between the pedestrians and the trash can 2 through the detection holes 61.
[0054] In some embodiments, magnets 62 are fixedly installed on the inner walls of the left and right sides at the lower front end of the sorting booth 1.
[0055] The baffle 6 is an iron plate, and the magnet 62 is set on the back of the baffle 6. The magnet 62 attracts the end of the vertical baffle 6, thereby preventing the baffle 6 from collapsing at will and avoiding the trash can 2 from being moved at will.
[0056] In some embodiments, the crossbar 43 is a modular assembly structure, which allows the length of the crossbar 43 to be increased or decreased depending on the number of trash cans 2, thereby adapting to different sizes of sorting bins 1.
[0057] In some embodiments, guide grooves 11 are provided above the inner walls on both sides of the sorting booth 1, and the shape of the guide grooves 11 is consistent with the rotation trajectory of the crossbar 43.
[0058] Both ends of the crossbar 43 are rotatably mounted with rollers 44. The two rollers 44 are located in the two guide grooves 11 and can move along the guide grooves 11 to ensure the working stability of the crossbar 43.
[0059] In some embodiments, the crossbar 43 is horizontally inserted into the handle 31 of the lid 3 of all the trash cans 2 inside the sorting station 1. When the crossbar 43 rotates, the lid 3 can be flipped through the handle 31 without the need for other connecting structures.
[0060] In some embodiments, a plurality of limiting strips 5 are installed at the bottom of the sorting booth 1;
[0061] The spacing of each set of limiting strips 5 is adapted to the size of the bottom of the trash can 2, and the front end of the limiting strip 5 does not exceed the position of the back of the baffle 6.
[0062] The position of each trash can 2 is determined by the limiting strip 5 to prevent multiple trash cans 2 from being placed too close together, which would affect the opening and closing of the lid 3.
[0063] When placing multiple trash cans 2 inside the sorting booth 1, the baffle 6 is bent outwards, rotating from a vertical to a horizontal position. After placing the trash cans 2 in sequence, the baffle 6 is rotated again, returning to a vertical position and attracting the magnet 62. Next, the connecting arms 42 on both sides of the sorting booth 1 are adjusted to rotate horizontally, with the front end of each connecting arm 42 corresponding to the lowest position of the guide groove 11 on the inner wall of the sorting booth 1. Based on the number of trash cans 2 and the distance between the inner walls on both sides of the sorting booth 1, an appropriate number of crossbars 43 are selected. Multiple crossbars 43 are inserted below the handle 31 of the lid 3 of each trash can 2. Rollers 44 are installed on the outer ends of the crossbars 43 at both ends, and the rollers 44 are placed in the guide groove 11. The multiple crossbars 43 are then joined together to complete the installation of the overall structure inside the sorting booth 1.
[0064] When a pedestrian passes by the sorting station 1 to dispose of trash, the distance sensor inside the barrier 6 detects the pedestrian. If the pedestrian's position is within a certain distance of the trash can 2, the rotary drive component 41 in the drive mechanism 4 controls the connecting arm 42, which in turn drives the crossbar 43 and all the can lids 3 to flip open, facilitating the disposal of trash into the trash can 2. This automatic lid-opening mechanism can simultaneously open all the can lids 3 of the trash cans 2, allowing pedestrians to easily identify which trash can 2 is empty and which is full, thus enabling them to choose the appropriate trash can 2 for disposal.
[0065] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model are included within the scope of protection of this utility model.
Claims
1. An automatic uncap waste sorting kiosk, characterized in that, include: Several trash cans (2) are placed inside the sorting station (1), and each trash can (2) is covered with a lid (3). Automatic lid opening mechanism, the automatic lid opening mechanism includes: The driving mechanism (4) is detachably connected to the lids (3) of several trash cans (2). The driving mechanism (4) drives the lids (3) to open and close under the control signal. The pedestrian sensor has its output terminal electrically connected to the control terminal of the drive mechanism (4). After the pedestrian sensor detects a pedestrian, it sends a feedback signal to the control terminal of the drive mechanism (4) to control the drive mechanism (4) to open the bucket lid (3). After the pedestrian sensor detects that a pedestrian has left, it sends a feedback signal to the control terminal of the drive mechanism (4) to control the drive mechanism (4) to close the bucket lid (3). A baffle (6) is provided on the lower front of the classification pavilion (1), and the two ends of the baffle (6) are rotatably connected to the inner walls of the left and right sides of the classification pavilion (1). Several distance sensors are embedded inside the baffle (6), and all of the distance sensors are electrically connected to the rotation drive component (41) of the drive mechanism (4). The front of the baffle (6) is provided with a number of detection holes (61); each detection hole (61) is provided with a detection probe of a distance sensor.
2. The automatically opening garbage sorting pavilion according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive mechanism (4) includes: At least one rotary drive component (41) is fixedly installed on the sorting booth (1), and the pedestrian sensors are electrically connected to the rotary drive component (41); At least one connecting arm (42) is connected to the output end of each of the rotary drive components (41). A crossbar (43) is connected to the connecting arm (42), and the crossbar (43) is detachably connected to the lid (3) of each trash can (2); The rotary drive component (41) drives the connecting arm (42) to rotate the crossbar (43), thereby causing the bucket lid (3) to close.
3. The automatically opening garbage sorting pavilion according to claim 2, characterized in that, The number of connecting arms (42) is greater than the number of rotary drive components (41); Each of the rotary drive components (41) has a connecting arm (42) connected to its output end. The remaining connecting arms (42) are rotatably connected to the sorting pavilion (1), and all the connecting arms (42) have the same rotation trajectory.
4. The automatically opening garbage sorting pavilion according to claim 2, characterized in that, The rotary drive component (41) is a motor or a rotary cylinder.
5. The automatically opening garbage sorting pavilion according to claim 1, characterized in that, Magnets (62) are fixedly installed on the inner walls of the left and right sides at the lower front of the classification booth (1). The baffle (6) is an iron plate, and the magnet (62) is set on the back of the baffle (6). The magnet (62) attracts the baffle (6) in a vertical state.
6. A waste sorting pavilion with an automatic opening lid according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that, The crossbar (43) is a combined splicing structure.
7. A waste sorting pavilion with an automatic opening lid according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that, The classification pavilion (1) has guide grooves (11) on the upper part of the inner walls on both sides. The shape of the guide grooves (11) is consistent with the rotation trajectory of the crossbar (43). Rollers (44) are rotatably mounted at both ends of the crossbar (43). The two rollers (44) are located in the two guide grooves (11) and can move along the guide grooves (11).
8. A waste sorting pavilion with an automatic opening lid according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that, The bottom of the sorting station (1) is equipped with several sets of limiting strips (5), and the spacing of each set of limiting strips (5) is adapted to the size of the bottom of the trash can (2). The front end of the limiting strip (5) does not exceed the position on the back of the baffle (6).