A waste collection device

By designing a tipping and unloading mechanism for waste collection equipment, the health risks and inefficiencies associated with manual disposal of medical waste in hospitals have been addressed. This has enabled automated waste disposal and centralized collection, improving both work efficiency and safety.

CN224512627UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-17AIXIN SMART MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT (JIANGSU) CO LTD

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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
AIXIN SMART MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT (JIANGSU) CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-22
Publication Date
2026-07-17

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Abstract

This utility model discloses a waste collection device, including a tilting and unloading mechanism, a turnover box, an unloading trough, and a collection box. The tilting and unloading mechanism includes a base, a tilting frame, a tilting drive mechanism, a turnover box conveying mechanism, an unloading trough conveying mechanism, and a collection conveying mechanism. The tilting frame is used to drive the turnover box and the unloading trough to tilt as a whole and unload medical waste. The unloading trough conveying mechanism is used to install the unloading trough and connect it with the turnover box to form a whole. In this utility model, the turnover box is placed on the turnover box conveying mechanism and conveyed to the bottom of the unloading trough, so that the turnover box reaches the docking position. The unloading trough conveying mechanism moves the unloading trough downward until it connects with the turnover box and forms a whole. The tilting drive mechanism drives the tilting frame to rotate, so that the turnover box and the unloading trough tilt as a whole and unload medical waste, which is then collected by the collection box. This realizes automatic tilting, unloading, and collection of medical waste, facilitating centralized processing.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the category of waste collection equipment. Background Technology

[0002] When hospitals handle medical waste, they first put the medical waste into turnover boxes, and then pour it into hoppers for collection after it is conveyed by roller conveyor. Currently, most of the time, manual dumping is used, which not only easily harms the health of personnel, but also has low work efficiency.

[0003] Therefore, a waste collection device is urgently needed. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a waste collection device.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution: This utility model provides a waste collection device, including: The tilting and unloading mechanism includes a base, and a tilting frame, a tilting drive mechanism, a turnover box conveying mechanism, an unloading trough conveying mechanism, and a collection conveying mechanism mounted on the base. The output end of the tilting drive mechanism is connected to the tilting frame. The tilting frame is used to tilt the turnover box and the unloading trough together to unload medical waste. The turnover box conveying mechanism is located below the unloading trough conveying mechanism and is used to convey the turnover box to the unloading trough. The unloading trough conveying mechanism is used to install the unloading trough and connect it to the turnover box to form a whole. The collection conveying mechanism is used to drive the collection box to correspond to the discharge port of the tilted unloading trough. A turnover box, which is set on the turnover box conveying mechanism, is used to place medical waste; A discharge chute, which is installed on the discharge chute conveying mechanism, is used to discharge medical waste from the turnover box; Collection bins, which are installed on the collection and conveying mechanism, are used to collect medical waste.

[0006] Preferably, the flipping frame includes a frame body, a first supporting ring, a second supporting ring, and a connecting ring. The frame body is an integrally formed upper and lower mounting frame composed of mutually orthogonal crossbeams. The first supporting ring, the second supporting ring, and the connecting ring are coaxially sleeved on the frame body, and their axial directions are horizontal.

[0007] Preferably, the base is provided with a first roller group and a second roller group, each of the first roller group and the second roller group including at least two outer rollers and at least two inner rollers, the first supporting ring is rotatably disposed between the outer rollers and inner rollers of the first roller group, and the second supporting ring is rotatably disposed between the outer rollers and inner rollers of the second roller group.

[0008] Preferably, the flipping drive mechanism includes a motor and a sprocket, the output shaft of the motor is connected to the sprocket via a drive, and the sprocket is connected to the connecting ring via a drive.

[0009] Preferably, the material pouring trough conveying mechanism includes a cylinder and a guide rod. The cylinder is mounted on the upper mounting frame and its output shaft is connected to the material pouring trough for driving the material pouring trough to move up and down in the vertical direction, thereby connecting and combining it with the turnover box or disengaging it. The guide rod is mounted on the material pouring trough and movably passes through the upper mounting frame.

[0010] Preferably, the top of the material pouring trough is provided with a material discharge port, the bottom of the material pouring trough is provided with a material inlet, the material inlet matches the opening of the turnover box, and elastic clamping plates are provided around the material inlet.

[0011] Preferably, the turnover conveying mechanism includes a first roller conveyor line, a second roller conveyor line, a first guide bar, and a second guide bar. The first roller conveyor line and the second roller conveyor line are disposed on the lower mounting frame. The first guide bar is disposed on the lower mounting frame and located above the first roller conveyor line. The second guide bar is disposed on the lower mounting frame and located above the second roller conveyor line. The bottom ends of the turnover box are disposed on the first roller conveyor line and the second roller conveyor line, and any two opposite outer side walls are disposed between the first guide bar and the second guide bar.

[0012] Preferably, the collecting transmission mechanism includes a third roller conveyor and a gantry lifting robot, wherein the third roller conveyor is disposed on the base and the gantry lifting robot is disposed above the third roller conveyor.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following advantages: This invention places the turnover box onto a turnover box conveying mechanism and transports it below the unloading chute, allowing the turnover box to reach the docking station. The unloading chute conveying mechanism moves the unloading chute downwards until it docks with the turnover box and they are integrated. A flipping drive mechanism drives the flipping frame to rotate, causing the turnover box and unloading chute to flip as a whole and dump out the medical waste, which is then collected by a collection box. This achieves automatic flipping, dumping, and collection of medical waste, facilitating centralized processing. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a waste collection device according to this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the tilting and dumping mechanism in a waste collection device according to this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0015] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0016] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "left," "right," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the accompanying drawings. Figure 1 The orientations or positional relationships shown are for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0017] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances. Example

[0018] like Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment provides a waste collection device, including a tilting and dumping mechanism 1, a turnover box 2, a dumping trough 3, and a collection box 4.

[0019] like Figure 2 As shown, the tilting and unloading mechanism 1 includes a base 10, a tilting frame 11, a tilting drive mechanism 12, a turnover box conveying mechanism 13, a unloading trough conveying mechanism 14, and a collection and conveying mechanism 15 disposed on the base 10.

[0020] Specifically, the flipping frame 11 is used to drive the turnover box 2 and the discharge trough 3 to flip as a whole and discharge medical waste; the flipping frame 11 includes a frame body 110, a first support ring 111, a second support ring 112 and a connecting ring 113. The frame body 110 is an integrally set upper mounting frame and a lower mounting frame composed of mutually orthogonal crossbeams. The first support ring 111, the second support ring 112 and the connecting ring 113 are coaxially sleeved on the frame body 110 and the axial direction of the three is horizontal.

[0021] Specifically, the base 10 is provided with a first roller group and a second roller group. The first roller group and the second roller group each include two outer rollers 101 and two inner rollers 102. The first support ring 111 is rotatably disposed between the outer rollers 101 and the inner rollers 102 of the first roller group, and the second support ring 112 is rotatably disposed between the outer rollers 101 and the inner rollers 102 of the second roller group.

[0022] Specifically, the output end of the flipping drive mechanism 12 is connected to the flipping frame 11. The flipping drive mechanism 12 includes a motor 120 and a sprocket 121. The output shaft of the motor 120 is connected to the sprocket 121, and the sprocket 121 is connected to the connecting ring 113. A connecting ring is provided on the outer wall of the connecting ring, and limiting blocks are provided at both ends of the connecting ring. The sprocket 121 is externally engaged with the connecting ring. After the motor drives the sprocket to rotate, the sprocket drives the connecting ring to rotate, thereby driving the connecting ring to rotate, and the connecting ring drives the flipping frame to rotate.

[0023] Specifically, the material pouring trough conveying mechanism 14 is used to install the material pouring trough 3 and connect the material pouring trough 3 with the turnover box 2 to form a whole; the material pouring trough conveying mechanism 14 includes a cylinder 140 and a guide rod 141. The cylinder 140 is set on the upper mounting frame and its output shaft is connected to the material pouring trough 3 for transmission, and is used to drive the material pouring trough to move up and down in the vertical direction so that it can connect and combine with the turnover box or detach from it; the guide rod 141 is set on the material pouring trough 3 and movably passes through the upper mounting frame.

[0024] Specifically, the turnover box conveying mechanism 13 is located below the unloading chute conveying mechanism 14 and is used to convey the turnover box 2 to the unloading chute 3. The turnover conveying mechanism 13 includes a first roller conveyor line, a second roller conveyor line, a first guide bar, and a second guide bar. The first roller conveyor line and the second roller conveyor line are arranged on the lower mounting frame. The first guide bar is arranged on the lower mounting frame and located above the first roller conveyor line. The second guide bar is arranged on the lower mounting frame and located above the second roller conveyor line. The bottom two ends of the turnover box are arranged on the first roller conveyor line and the second roller conveyor line, and any two opposite outer side walls are arranged between the first guide bar and the second guide bar.

[0025] Specifically, the collection and conveying mechanism 15 is used to drive the collection box 4 to align with the discharge port after the material chute is flipped. The collection and conveying mechanism 15 includes a third roller conveyor line 150 and a gantry lifting robot 151. The third roller conveyor line 150 is mounted on the base 10, and the gantry lifting robot 151 is positioned above the third roller conveyor line 150. The gantry lifting robot avoids the need for traditional conveyor lines to be elevated or for leaving space for waste storage by hollowing out the ground. The gantry placement allows waste to be arranged in an orderly manner in the collection box, avoiding heavy stacking. The collection box is convenient for personnel to view at will and can be easily removed when full for centralized processing.

[0026] In this embodiment, the turnover box 2 is disposed on the turnover box conveying mechanism 13 and is used to place medical waste; the discharge chute 3 is disposed on the discharge chute conveying mechanism 14 and is used to discharge medical waste from the turnover box; the collection box 4 is disposed on the collection conveying mechanism 15 and is used to collect medical waste.

[0027] Specifically, the top of the material pouring trough 3 is provided with a material discharge port, the bottom of the material pouring trough 3 is provided with a material inlet port, the material inlet port is matched with the opening of the turnover box, and elastic clamping plates 5 are provided around the material inlet port.

[0028] The working principle of this embodiment will be further explained below: The turnover box is placed on the turnover box conveyor and conveyed to the bottom of the unloading chute, so that the turnover box reaches the docking station. The cylinder drives the unloading chute to move downwards until it docks with the turnover box. The elastic clamping plate combines the turnover box and the unloading chute into one unit. Then, the motor drives the sprocket to rotate, the sprocket drives the connecting ring to rotate, which in turn drives the connecting ring to rotate. The connecting ring drives the flipping frame to rotate, so that the turnover box and the unloading chute flip over as a whole and dump out the medical waste, which is then collected in the collection box.

[0029] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A waste collection apparatus, characterized by, include: The flipping and unloading mechanism (1) includes a base (10), a flipping frame (11), a flipping drive mechanism (12), a turnover box conveying mechanism (13), an unloading trough conveying mechanism (14), and a collection and conveying mechanism (15) disposed on the base (10). The output end of the flipping drive mechanism (12) is connected to the flipping frame (11) for transmission. The flipping frame (11) is used to drive the turnover box (2) and the unloading trough (3) to flip as a whole and unload medical waste. The turnover box conveying mechanism (13) is located below the unloading trough conveying mechanism (14) and is used to convey the turnover box (2) to the unloading trough (3). The unloading trough conveying mechanism (14) is used to install the unloading trough (3) and connect the unloading trough (3) with the turnover box (2) to form a whole. The collection and conveying mechanism (15) is used to drive the collection box (4) to correspond to the discharge port after the unloading trough is flipped. A turnover box (2), which is set on the turnover box conveying mechanism (13), is used to place medical waste; A discharge trough (3) is provided on the discharge trough conveying mechanism (14) for discharging medical waste from the turnover box; Collection box (4), which is set on collection conveyor (15), is used to collect medical waste.

2. A waste collection apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The flipping frame (11) includes a frame body (110), a first support ring (111), a second support ring (112), and a connecting ring (113). The frame body (110) is an integrally set upper and lower mounting frame composed of mutually orthogonal crossbeams. The first support ring (111), the second support ring (112), and the connecting ring (113) are coaxially sleeved on the frame body (110), and the axial direction of the three is horizontal.

3. A waste collection apparatus according to claim 2, wherein, The base (10) is provided with a first roller group and a second roller group. The first roller group and the second roller group each include at least two outer rollers (101) and at least two inner rollers (102). The first support ring (111) is rotatably disposed between the outer rollers (101) and inner rollers (102) of the first roller group, and the second support ring (112) is rotatably disposed between the outer rollers (101) and inner rollers (102) of the second roller group.

4. The waste collection device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The flipping drive mechanism (12) includes a motor (120) and a sprocket (121). The output shaft of the motor (120) is connected to the sprocket (121) in a transmission connection. The sprocket (121) is connected to the connecting ring (113) in a transmission connection.

5. A waste collection apparatus according to claim 4, wherein, The material pouring trough conveying mechanism (14) includes a cylinder (140) and a guide rod (141). The cylinder (140) is mounted on the upper mounting frame and its output shaft is connected to the material pouring trough (3) for driving the material pouring trough to move up and down in the vertical direction so that it can dock with the turnover box to form a whole or detach it. The guide rod (141) is mounted on the material pouring trough (3) and is movably inserted through the upper mounting frame.

6. A waste collection apparatus according to claim 5, wherein, The top of the material pouring trough (3) is provided with a material pouring outlet, and the bottom of the material pouring trough (3) is provided with a material pouring inlet. The material pouring inlet matches the opening of the turnover box, and elastic clamping plates (5) are provided around the material pouring inlet.

7. A waste collection apparatus according to claim 6, wherein, The turnover box conveying mechanism (13) includes a first roller conveyor line, a second roller conveyor line, a first guide bar, and a second guide bar. The first roller conveyor line and the second roller conveyor line are arranged on the lower mounting frame. The first guide bar is arranged on the lower mounting frame and located above the first roller conveyor line. The second guide bar is arranged on the lower mounting frame and located above the second roller conveyor line. The bottom two ends of the turnover box are arranged on the first roller conveyor line and the second roller conveyor line, and their opposite outer side walls are arranged between the first guide bar and the second guide bar.

8. A waste collection apparatus according to claim 7, wherein, The collection and conveying mechanism (15) includes a third roller conveyor line (150) and a gantry lifting robot (151). The third roller conveyor line (150) is mounted on the base (10), and the gantry lifting robot (151) is mounted above the third roller conveyor line (150).