A garbage can with induction

By using the hinged lid and unlocking module design of the sensor-operated trash can, the problem of laborious and easily contaminated garbage bag replacement in traditional trash cans is solved, realizing a convenient and hygienic garbage bag replacement process.

CN224547030UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-24HEFEI BAOZHONGDAI ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
HEFEI BAOZHONGDAI ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-09-09
Publication Date
2026-07-24

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a garbage bin technical field discloses an inductive garbage bin, including the barrel body and the barrel cover, one end of barrel cover hinged type connection is in the top of barrel body, the top hinged type connection of barrel cover has the flap, the other end bottom fixed type connection of barrel cover has the unlocking module, the inside movable type connection of unlocking module has the push block, one end of push block is provided with the lock tongue, one end movable type connection of lock tongue is in the inside of unlocking module, the other end movable type connection of lock tongue is in the inside of barrel body, one end fixed type connection of lock tongue has the limit stop, the one side of limit stop is provided with the return spring, through pressing the push block, push block will push the lock tongue activity, make one end of lock tongue to separate the inside of unlocking module to the lock of barrel cover is cancelled, make one end of barrel cover rotate around the top of barrel body, and further open the top of barrel body, convenient replacement garbage bag.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of trash can technology, specifically to a sensor-operated trash can. Background Technology

[0002] In daily life, workplaces, commercial complexes, and other scenarios, trash cans are essential facilities for collecting waste, and their user experience and hygiene directly affect environmental quality and public health. Traditional trash cans mostly use a manual opening design, requiring users to directly touch the lid to dispose of trash. This process easily leads to cross-contamination between hands and bacteria and stains on the lid surface.

[0003] Sensor-operated trash cans are a modern cleaning appliance that integrates sensing technology and automated control. Their core feature is that the lid opens and closes automatically through non-contact sensing, eliminating the need for manual touch and effectively preventing the cross-infection of bacteria. They are widely used in homes, offices, medical settings, and other scenarios. Compared to traditional manual trash cans, they offer greater ease of use and are especially suitable for environments that prioritize hygiene and health.

[0004] A sensor-operated trash can is disclosed in Chinese utility model patent CN217755193U, belonging to the field of trash can technology. Through a flip-top structure with a variable-speed motor, the device allows users to interact via buttons, infrared sensors, and vibration sensors. When the user presses a button, or the infrared sensor detects an object passing by, or the trash can vibrates, the control chip drives the variable-speed motor to tilt the flip-top, which has support feet, upwards, opening the flip-top. The user can then place an object inside the trash can. If the user presses a button again, or the infrared sensor detects another object or vibration, the flip-top closes, achieving intelligent control. Compared to existing structures, this device is more suitable for household use, making it more convenient for users to dispose of trash.

[0005] Regarding the aforementioned technologies, the inventors believe that the following defects exist: Traditional trash can lids and bodies mostly adopt a plug-in fixing structure. When changing trash bags, users need to manually pull the lid off the body. This process not only requires overcoming the friction between the two, which is laborious, but also lacks a temporary support point for the pulled-out lid. It is usually placed on the ground, which may have dust and water stains, easily contaminating the surface of the lid. When it is put back, it needs to be cleaned again, increasing the number of steps. Utility Model Content

[0006] To address the inconvenience of changing garbage bags in existing technologies, this utility model provides a sensor-operated garbage bin.

[0007] This utility model is achieved using the following technical solution: an induction trash can, comprising a can body and a can lid, one end of the can lid being hinged to the top of the can body, a flip-top being hinged to the top of the can lid, an unlocking module being fixedly connected to the bottom of the other end of the can lid, a push block being movably connected inside the unlocking module, a locking tongue being provided at one end of the push block, one end of the locking tongue being movably connected to the inside of the unlocking module, the other end of the locking tongue being movably connected to the inside of the can body, a limit block being fixedly connected to one end of the locking tongue, and a return spring being provided on one side of the limit block.

[0008] Preferably, the unlocking module has a groove machined inside, the push block is movably connected inside the groove, and one end of the locking tongue is movably connected inside the groove.

[0009] Preferably, the top of the push block is fixedly connected to a slider, the top inner wall of the groove is machined with a sliding groove, and the slider is movably connected inside the sliding groove.

[0010] Preferably, a movable groove is machined inside one side of the barrel body, and the locking tongue is movably connected inside the movable groove.

[0011] Preferably, one end of the movable groove is machined with an inner cavity, and the limiting block is movably connected inside the inner cavity.

[0012] Preferably, one end of the reset spring is fixedly connected to one side of the limiting block, and the other end of the reset spring is fixedly connected to the inner wall of one end of the inner cavity.

[0013] Preferably, a guide rod is provided inside the inner cavity, one end of the guide rod is fixedly connected to the inner wall of one end of the inner cavity, and a guide hole is machined inside the locking tongue and the limiting block, and the other end of the guide rod is movably connected to the inside of the guide hole.

[0014] Preferably, a connecting block is fixedly connected to the bottom of one end of the bucket lid, and a fixing seat is fixedly connected to the top of one side of the bucket body. The connecting block rotates inside the fixing seat via a fixing pin.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0016] In use, by pressing the push block, the push block will push the locking tongue to move, causing one end of the locking tongue to disengage from the inside of the unlocking module, thereby releasing the lock on the lid. This allows one end of the lid to rotate around the top of the bucket, thus opening the top of the bucket for easy replacement of the garbage bag.

[0017] When this utility model is in use, after the garbage bag is replaced, the lid rotates, which drives the unlocking module to move. When the unlocking module comes into contact with the locking tongue, the unlocking module will squeeze the locking tongue, causing one end of the locking tongue to drive the limiting block to retract into the inside of the bin. The return spring is compressed and stored. When the groove inside the unlocking module is located on one side of the locking tongue, the return spring will return and extend, pushing the limiting block and the locking tongue to move, so that one end of the locking tongue is inserted into the inside of the unlocking module, thereby completing the locking and closing of the lid. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a side view of the barrel body of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the barrel body and unlocking module of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 For the present utility model Figure 2 Enlarged schematic diagram of part A in the middle.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Bucket body; 2. Bucket lid; 3. Flip lid; 4. Unlocking module; 5. Push block; 6. Locking tongue; 7. Limiting block; 8. Return spring; 9. Groove; 10. Slider; 11. Slide groove; 12. Movable groove; 13. Inner cavity; 14. Guide rod; 15. Guide hole; 16. Connecting block; 17. Fixing base. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that, without conflict, the various embodiments or technical features described below can be arbitrarily combined to form new embodiments.

[0024] Example 1: Please refer to Figure 1 - Figure 4 This embodiment of an induction trash can includes a can body 1 and a can lid 2. One end of the can lid 2 is hinged to the top of the can body 1. A flip cover 3 is hinged to the top of the can lid 2. An unlocking module 4 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the other end of the can lid 2. A push block 5 is movably connected inside the unlocking module 4. A locking tongue 6 is provided at one end of the push block 5. One end of the locking tongue 6 is movably connected to the inside of the unlocking module 4. The other end of the locking tongue 6 is movably connected to the inside of the can body 1. A limit block 7 is fixedly connected to one end of the locking tongue 6. A reset spring 8 is provided on one side of the limit block 7.

[0025] When it is necessary to open the lid 2 and replace the garbage bag, press the push block 5. The push block 5 will push the locking tongue 6 to move, so that one end of the locking tongue 6 is disengaged from the inside of the unlocking module 4, thereby releasing the lock of the lid 2, allowing one end of the lid 2 to rotate around the top of the bucket body 1, thereby opening the top of the bucket body 1 for easy replacement of the garbage bag.

[0026] Secondly, after the garbage bag is replaced, one end of the lid 2 is rotated around the top of the body 1 to close. When the lid 2 moves the unlocking module 4 downward and contacts the locking tongue 6, the unlocking module 4 will squeeze the locking tongue 6 because the top of the locking tongue 6 is arc-shaped. This causes one end of the locking tongue 6 to move the limiting block 7 into the body 1. The return spring 8 is compressed and stored. When the lid 2 is reset, the groove 9 inside the unlocking module 4 will be located on one side of the locking tongue 6. The return spring 8 will be reset and extended, pushing the limiting block 7 and the locking tongue 6 to move, so that one end of the locking tongue 6 is inserted into the interior of the unlocking module 4, thereby locking the lid 2. At the same time, the return spring 8 will drive the locking tongue 6 to push the push block 5 to move and reset.

[0027] Furthermore, the unlocking module 4 has a groove 9 inside, the push block 5 is movably connected inside the groove 9, and one end of the locking tongue 6 is movably connected inside the groove 9. When the push block 5 is pressed, the push block 5 will move along the inside of the groove 9, and at the same time the push block 5 will push the locking tongue 6 out of the inside of the groove 9.

[0028] Furthermore, a slider 10 is fixedly connected to the top of the push block 5, and a groove 11 is machined on the top inner wall of the groove 9. The slider 10 is movably connected inside the groove 11. When the push block 5 moves, the push block 5 will drive the slider 10 to move. The slider 10 will move along the inside of the groove 11. The groove 11 will limit the movement of the slider 10 to prevent the push block 5 from leaving the inside of the unlocking module 4.

[0029] Furthermore, a movable groove 12 is machined inside one side of the barrel body 1, and the locking tongue 6 is movably connected to the inside of the movable groove 12. An inner cavity 13 is machined at one end of the movable groove 12, and a limiting block 7 is movably connected to the inside of the inner cavity 13. When the push block 5 is pushed to move the locking tongue 6, the locking tongue 6 will move along the inside of the movable groove 12. At the same time, the locking tongue 6 will drive the limiting block 7 to move along the inside of the inner cavity 13. By setting the limiting block 7, the limiting block 7 will limit the movement of the locking tongue 6.

[0030] Furthermore, one end of the reset spring 8 is fixedly connected to one side of the limiting block 7, and the other end of the reset spring 8 is fixedly connected to one end of the inner wall of the inner cavity 13. With the reset spring 8 provided, when the push block 5 is pushed, the locking tongue 6 will drive the limiting block 7 to compress the reset spring 8. When the push block 5 is released, the reset spring 8 will return to its original length and the limiting block 7 will drive the locking tongue 6 to move, thereby allowing the locking tongue 6 to be inserted into the interior of the unlocking module 4.

[0031] Furthermore, a guide rod 14 is provided inside the inner cavity 13. One end of the guide rod 14 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of one end of the inner cavity 13. The locking tongue 6 and the limiting block 7 are machined with guide holes 15. The other end of the guide rod 14 is movably connected to the inside of the guide hole 15. When the locking tongue 6 and the limiting block 7 move along the inside of the inner cavity 13, one end of the guide rod 14 will move along the inside of the guide hole 15. By providing the guide rod 14, the radial displacement of the return spring 8 during the extension and retraction process is limited, and stress concentration caused by skewness is avoided.

[0032] Furthermore, a connecting block 16 is fixedly connected to the bottom of one end of the bucket lid 2, and a fixed seat 17 is fixedly connected to the top of one side of the bucket body 1. The connecting block 16 rotates inside the fixed seat 17 through a fixing pin. When the bucket lid 2 is rotated open, one end of the bucket lid 2 will drive the connecting block 16 to move, so that the connecting block 16 rotates around the inside of the fixed seat 17 through the fixing pin.

[0033] Working principle: By pressing the push block 5, the push block 5 will push the locking tongue 6 to move, causing one end of the locking tongue 6 to disengage from the interior of the unlocking module 4, thereby releasing the lock on the lid 2. This allows one end of the lid 2 to rotate around the top of the bucket body 1, thus opening the top of the bucket body 1 for easy replacement of the garbage bag. After the garbage bag is replaced, the lid 2 rotates around the top of the bucket body 1 to close. When the lid 2 moves the unlocking module 4 downward and contacts the locking tongue 6, the unlocking module 4 will squeeze the locking tongue 6 because the top of the locking tongue 6 is arc-shaped. This causes one end of the locking tongue 6 to move the limiting block 7 into the interior of the bucket body 1. The return spring 8 is compressed and stored. When the groove 9 inside the unlocking module 4 is located on one side of the locking tongue 6, the return spring 8 will return and extend, pushing the limiting block 7 and the locking tongue 6 to move, allowing one end of the locking tongue 6 to insert into the interior of the unlocking module 4, thereby locking the lid 2.

[0034] The above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model. Any non-substantial changes and substitutions made by those skilled in the art based on this utility model shall fall within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

Claims

1. A sensor-operated trash can, comprising a body (1) and a lid (2), characterized in that, One end of the bucket lid (2) is hinged to the top of the bucket body (1). The top of the bucket lid (2) is hinged to a flip cover (3). The bottom of the other end of the bucket lid (2) is fixedly connected to an unlocking module (4). The inside of the unlocking module (4) is movably connected to a push block (5). One end of the push block (5) is provided with a locking tongue (6). One end of the locking tongue (6) is movably connected to the inside of the unlocking module (4). The other end of the locking tongue (6) is movably connected to the inside of the bucket body (1). One end of the locking tongue (6) is fixedly connected to a limit block (7). One side of the limit block (7) is provided with a return spring (8).

2. The sensor-operated trash can according to claim 1, characterized in that, The unlocking module (4) has a groove (9) inside, the push block (5) is movably connected inside the groove (9), and one end of the locking tongue (6) is movably connected inside the groove (9).

3. A sensor-operated trash can according to claim 2, characterized in that, The top of the push block (5) is fixedly connected to a slider (10), and the inner wall of the top of the groove (9) is machined with a slide groove (11). The slider (10) is movably connected inside the slide groove (11).

4. A sensor-operated trash can according to claim 1, characterized in that, The barrel body (1) has an internal movable groove (12) on one side, and the locking tongue (6) is movably connected to the inside of the movable groove (12).

5. A sensor-operated trash can according to claim 4, characterized in that, One end of the movable groove (12) is machined with an inner cavity (13), and the limiting block (7) is movably connected inside the inner cavity (13).

6. A sensor-operated trash can according to claim 5, characterized in that, One end of the reset spring (8) is fixedly connected to one side of the limiting block (7), and the other end of the reset spring (8) is fixedly connected to one end of the inner wall of the inner cavity (13).

7. A sensor-operated trash can according to claim 6, characterized in that, The inner cavity (13) is provided with a guide rod (14), one end of which is fixedly connected to the inner wall of one end of the inner cavity (13). The locking tongue (6) and the limiting block (7) are machined with guide holes (15), and the other end of the guide rod (14) is movably connected to the inside of the guide hole (15).

8. A sensor-operated trash can according to claim 1, characterized in that, One end of the bucket lid (2) is fixedly connected to a connecting block (16), and the top side of the bucket body (1) is fixedly connected to a fixing seat (17). The connecting block (16) rotates inside the fixing seat (17) through a fixing pin.