A bottle and can recycling machine with a protective structure

Abstract

This application discloses a bottle and can recycling machine with a protective structure, comprising: a cabinet, an upper cabinet door hinged to the upper front side of the cabinet, and a lower cabinet door hinged to the lower front side. The upper cabinet door has a display screen, an input slot, and a barcode scanning area. The upper front side of the cabinet has an upper opening, and the lower front side has a lower opening. Both the upper and lower openings are equipped with water-resistant baffles. The upper and lower cabinet doors are equipped with waterproof door locks, and both the upper and lower cabinet doors are equipped with waterproof door strips. The inner side of the cabinet is lined with insulation cotton, and the outer side of the display screen is also equipped with a sun-protective surface layer, which is hinged to the upper cabinet door. A limit sensor is installed in the input slot. By adopting the above methods, the sun-protective surface layer effectively slows down the aging of the display screen, and the limit sensor prevents accidental injury to the user. By installing a cooling and heating device in the cabinet, the internal temperature of the cabinet is controlled to ensure that the internal temperature of the cabinet is within a suitable working temperature range, thereby achieving long-term stable operation, extending service life, and resulting in a simple structure, reasonable design, and low cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of bottle and can recycling machine technology, and in particular to a bottle and can recycling machine with a protective structure. Background Technology

[0002] As living standards continue to improve, the beverage industry is also booming. Various drinking waters, teas, functional drinks, and nutritional beverages are flooding sales platforms in plastic bottles, cans, and other packaging. As people consume these products, a large number of empty plastic bottles and cans are discarded in household waste. These empty plastic bottles and cans not only take up space but also pollute the environment, resulting in resource waste. Plastic bottles and cans are recyclable resources, but only a small number of them are picked up by scavengers and sold to recycling stations by weight. This recycling process is extremely inefficient, requires time and effort from both parties, and yields low profits.

[0003] Bottle and can recycling machines, as a more convenient recycling tool, can solve this problem, improve recycling efficiency, and offer rebates based on the number of items recycled, making recycling accessible to everyone, reducing bottle and can disposal, and saving resources. Traditional bottle and can recycling machines are set up outdoors, and their internal components are mostly mechanical parts with an external casing. Therefore, waterproofing measures are usually only taken for some special parts. This means that rainwater can easily enter the recycling machine in rainy weather, and over time, the internal mechanical parts are prone to oxidation and rust, affecting the operation of the equipment. In addition, since bottle and can recycling machines are set up outdoors, their display screens are exposed to sunlight, which can accelerate the aging of the display screen over time. Furthermore, bottle and can recycling machines require users to insert bottles and cans into the inlet, and the lifting door of the inlet can easily injure users during the insertion process.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need to design a bottle and can recycling machine with a protective structure to solve one or more technical problems that are lacking in the existing technology. Utility Model Content

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is: a bottle and can recycling machine with a protective structure, characterized in that it includes: a cabinet body, an upper cabinet door hinged to the upper front side of the cabinet body, and a lower cabinet door hinged to the lower front side of the cabinet body; the upper cabinet door is provided with a display screen, an input port, and a barcode scanning area; the upper front side of the cabinet body has an upper cabinet opening, and the lower front side of the cabinet body has a lower cabinet opening; both the upper and lower cabinet openings are provided with water-blocking plates on their periphery; both the upper and lower cabinet doors are provided with waterproof rubber strips on their periphery; both the upper and lower cabinet doors are provided with waterproof locks; an input port light ring is snapped into the input port; the outer side of the display screen is also provided with a sun-protective surface layer, which is hinged to the upper cabinet door; and a limit sensor is provided in the input port.

[0006] In a preferred embodiment, the scanning area includes a scanning window and a receipt exit, with a rain shield above the receipt exit.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment, the upper rear side of the cabinet is provided with several heat dissipation holes, and each heat dissipation hole is provided with a rain shield.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment, an access panel is provided on the rear side of the cabinet, an access door is hinged to the access panel, a water baffle is also provided on the periphery of the access panel, a waterproof seal is provided on the periphery of the access door, and the refrigeration device is located on the access door.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment, a rain shelter is provided on the top of the cabinet extending forward and outward, and a lighting lamp is provided on the lower side of the end of the rain shelter away from the cabinet.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the inner side of the cabinet is lined with insulation cotton, and a refrigeration device is also provided on the rear side of the cabinet. The refrigeration device is activated when the cabinet temperature is higher than a predetermined temperature. A heating device is also provided on the front side of the cabinet. The heating device is activated when the cabinet temperature is lower than a predetermined temperature.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, the sun protection layer is a UV protection film.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, a cooling fan is also provided on the inner side of the display screen.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: the sun-protective surface layer effectively slows down the aging of the display screen; the limit sensor prevents accidental injury to the depositor; the cooling and heating devices installed in the cabinet allow for temperature control inside the cabinet; and the insulation cotton inside the cabinet ensures that the inside of the cabinet is within a suitable working temperature range, thus achieving long-term stable operation and extending its service life; the use of a waterproof lock on the cabinet door and the installation of a waterproof structure at the cabinet opening prevent rainwater from entering the cabinet, extending the service life of the bottle and can recycling machine; and the multiple waterproof structures ensure waterproof performance. The structure is simple, the design is reasonable, and the cost is low. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is an exploded front view of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the rear structure of the upper cabinet door of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 This is an exploded rear view of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention.

[0019] In the picture:

[0020] 10. Cabinet body; 11. Upper cabinet door; 12. Lower cabinet door; 13. Upper cabinet opening; 14. Lower cabinet opening; 15. Cabinet opening water baffle; 16. Input port; 17. Input port light ring; 18. Scanning area; 19. Scanning window; 20. Receipt outlet; 21. Rain shield; 22. Rain eaves; 23. Inspection port; 24. Inspection door; 25. Rain shelter; 26. Display screen; 27. Refrigeration unit; 28. Heating unit; 29. ​​Sun protection layer; 30. Cooling fan; 31. Waterproof board; 32. Card reader. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a full understanding of this utility model. However, this utility model can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this utility model. Therefore, this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0022] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connection" and "installation" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a detachable connection or a non-detachable connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "connection" can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. "Fixed" means that the relative positional relationship remains unchanged after the connection. The directional terms mentioned in the embodiments of this utility model, such as "inner," "outer," "top," and "bottom," are only for reference to the directions in the accompanying drawings. Therefore, the directional terms used are for better and clearer explanation and understanding of the embodiments of this utility model, 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this utility model.

[0023] In this embodiment of the invention, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature.

[0024] In this embodiment of the utility model, "and / or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent three situations: A exists alone, A and B exist simultaneously, and B exists alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this document generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0025] References to "one embodiment" or "some embodiments" as used in this specification mean that one or more embodiments of the present invention include a specific feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment. Therefore, the phrases "in one embodiment," "in some embodiments," "in other embodiments," "in still other embodiments," etc., appearing in different parts of this specification do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, but rather mean "one or more, but not all, embodiments," unless otherwise specifically emphasized. The terms "comprising," "including," "having," and variations thereof mean "including but not limited to," unless otherwise specifically emphasized. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0026] like Figures 1-5 As shown, this utility model provides a bottle and can recycling machine with a protective structure, characterized in that it includes: a cabinet 10, an upper cabinet door 11 hinged to the upper front side of the cabinet 10, and a lower cabinet door 12 hinged to the lower front side. The upper cabinet door 11 is provided with a display screen 26, an input port 16, and a barcode scanning area 18. The upper front side of the cabinet 10 has an upper cabinet opening 13, and the lower front side has a lower cabinet opening 14. Both the upper cabinet opening 13 and the lower cabinet opening 14 are provided with cabinet opening baffles 15 on their periphery. Both the upper cabinet door 11 and the lower cabinet door 12 are provided with cabinet door waterproof strips (not shown in the figure) on their periphery. An input port light ring 17 is snapped into the input port 16. A refrigeration device 27 is also provided on the rear side of the cabinet, which starts operating when the cabinet temperature is higher than a predetermined temperature. A heating device 28 is also provided inside the front side of the cabinet, which starts operating when the cabinet temperature is lower than a predetermined temperature.

[0027] Specifically, water-blocking plates are installed on the upper cabinet opening 13 and lower cabinet opening 14 to initially prevent rainwater from entering the cabinet 10. Simultaneously, waterproof sealing strips are installed around the upper cabinet door 11 and lower cabinet door 12. When the upper cabinet door 11 and lower cabinet door 12, and the upper cabinet opening 13 and lower cabinet opening 14 are closed, the waterproof sealing strips are compressed to achieve a seal and further enhance the waterproofing effect, effectively preventing rainwater from entering the cabinet 10 from the cabinet openings. The inlet 16 is for inserting bottles and cans into the cabinet 10 and is usually open. To prevent debris from entering the cabinet 10 through the inlet 16, the bottle and can recycling machine typically has a lifting door inside the inlet 16. When bottles or cans are to be inserted, the lifting door rises, opening the inlet 16. When the sliding door descends, the inlet 16 closes. Since the sliding door is movable, there is usually a gap between the sliding door and the inlet 16. Rainwater can easily enter the cabinet 10 through this gap. To prevent this, an inlet light ring 17 is fitted into the inlet 16, with its end extending into the inlet 16. The inlet light ring 17 is coated with waterproof sealant to prevent rainwater from entering. A waterproof plate 31 with a water groove is installed in front of the sliding door. If water enters the inlet, it can be drained out of the machine through the water pipe connected to the waterproof plate 31. To prevent the sliding door from descending and injuring the user when their hand is inside the inlet, a limit sensor (not shown in the figure) is also installed below the sliding door. The limit sensor is used to identify the human body. When a user's hand touches the sensor, the limit sensor sends a feedback signal, which, through the controller of the bottle and can recycling machine, controls the operation of the lifting door's drive mechanism, limiting the door's descent to prevent injury to the user. The limit sensor preferably uses a contact-type limit sensor, such as the Omron V-156-1C25, which is a mature existing technology and will not be described in detail here. A barcode scanning area 18 is also provided on the front side of the cabinet 10. This area includes a barcode scanning window 19, which is used by staff to scan maintenance codes to exit the program for repair and testing. To prevent rainwater from entering through the ticket exit 20, a [further details are needed]. A rain shield 21 is provided to prevent rainwater from falling directly into the ticket outlet 20, thus blocking most of the rainwater from entering. The display screen 26 is used to display information such as operation steps. The display screen 26 is also sealed with waterproof adhesive strips to prevent water from entering. Since the bottle and can recycling machine is set outdoors, long-term exposure to sunlight will cause the display screen 26 to age faster. To avoid this, a sun protection layer 29 is provided on the outside of the display screen 26. The sun protection layer 29 is hinged to the upper cabinet door 11 to block ultraviolet rays outside the sun protection layer 29. In this embodiment, the sun protection layer 29 is preferably a UV protection film, which is a mature existing technology and will not be described in detail here.

[0028] When in use, the user clicks "Start" on the display screen interface. At this time, the lifting door rises, the user puts in the bottle, and it is collected after being recognized correctly. After finishing, the user clicks the "End" button, and the receipt outlet 20 prints out a receipt, which can be used to scan the QR code on the receipt to get the reward, or to swipe a card to get the reward.

[0029] It should be noted that the bottle and can recycling machine also has conveying, identification, and crushing devices. For details, please refer to other Chinese patents published by the applicant before the filing date, such as CN201922030511.9, CN201922019968.X, CN201922088249.3, etc.

[0030] To prevent the internal temperature of the bottle and can recycling machine from rising due to the high temperatures in summer, which could affect the normal operation of the components, a cooling device 27 is installed on the rear side of the cabinet 10. This cooling device 27 is a common industrial air conditioner, so its specific structure will not be described in detail here. The cooling device 27 turns on or off based on the temperature feedback from the temperature sensor to control the temperature inside the cabinet 10 within a suitable operating temperature range, ensuring the long-term stable operation of the bottle and can recycling machine. Simultaneously, to prevent the internal temperature from dropping due to the low temperatures in winter, which could affect the normal operation of the components, a heating device 28 is also installed inside the cabinet 10. This heating device 28 is a common industrial heater. The heating device 28 also turns on or off based on the temperature feedback from the temperature sensor to control the temperature inside the cabinet within a suitable operating temperature range, ensuring the long-term stable operation of the bottle and can recycling machine. The circuit connection between the heating and cooling devices is conventional technology, so it will not be described in detail here. The internal circuit of the bottle and can recycling machine can be found in the authorized utility model patent, patent number: CN202021773986.3.

[0031] The end of the water baffle 15 at the cabinet opening is provided with an extension that extends horizontally away from the cabinet opening, which can further block the inflow of rainwater.

[0032] Because the bottle and can recycling machine has mechanical parts, heat is easily generated and accumulates inside the cabinet 10 when the mechanical parts are running. In order to avoid affecting the normal operation of the bottle and can recycling machine, several heat dissipation holes are provided on the upper rear side of the cabinet 10. The heat dissipation holes are located at the top to effectively prevent rainwater from entering through the heat dissipation holes due to splashing. In addition, to prevent rainwater from entering directly through the heat dissipation holes, a rain shield 22 is provided on each heat dissipation hole. The rain shield 22 has the same function as the rain shield 21 of the ticket outlet 20.

[0033] To facilitate equipment maintenance, an inspection port 23 is provided on the upper rear side of the cabinet 10. An inspection door 24 is hinged in the inspection port 23. A cabinet opening water baffle 15 is also provided around the inspection port 23. A cabinet door waterproof strip is provided on the inspection door 24. Waterproofing is achieved through the cooperation of the two.

[0034] To further reduce rainwater falling on the front of the cabinet 10, a rain shelter 25 extending forward and outward is provided on the top of the cabinet 10. The rain shelter 25 blocks some rainwater from falling on the front of the cabinet 10. In addition, for convenient use at night, a light is provided at the end of the rain shelter 25 away from the cabinet 10.

[0035] Furthermore, the display screen 26 is enclosed by the upper cabinet door 11, which, together with the protective surface layer 29, surrounds the display screen 26. In order to prevent the heat generated by the display screen 26 during operation from being unable to dissipate, a cooling fan 30 is also provided at the corresponding position of the upper cabinet door 11 and the back side of the display screen 26. The cooling fan 30 dissipates the heat generated by the display screen 26 during operation.

[0036] Furthermore, an air switch (not shown in the figure) is also provided on the side of the cabinet 10 where the heating device 28 is located, which is used to cut off the current in time when the equipment is overloaded, short-circuited or leaks electricity.

[0037] Furthermore, a magnetic switch (not shown in the figure) is located at the edge of the upper cabinet opening 13, and a magnet (not shown in the figure) is located at the corresponding position on the edge of the upper cabinet door. When the cabinet door is closed, the magnetic switch and the magnet attract each other, driving the roller motor frequency converter module to operate normally. When the cabinet door is opened, the magnetic switch and the magnet separate, the roller stops working, and the maintenance light inside the cabinet turns on. This ensures the safety of maintenance personnel when opening the maintenance door for repairs, and the lighting makes maintenance work more convenient.

[0038] In summary, the sun-protective surface layer effectively slows down the aging of the display screen, and the limit sensor prevents accidental injury to the user. The installation of cooling and heating devices within the cabinet allows for temperature control, ensuring the internal temperature remains within a suitable range for long-term stable operation and extended lifespan. Furthermore, the waterproof structure at the cabinet opening prevents rainwater from entering, extending the lifespan of the bottle and can recycling machine. Multiple waterproofing layers ensure effective waterproofing. The machine is simple in structure, rationally designed, and low in cost.

[0039] This invention is not limited to the description in the specification and embodiments. Therefore, other advantages and modifications can be readily realized by those skilled in the art. Thus, without departing from the spirit and scope of the general concept as defined by the claims and their equivalents, this invention is not limited to the specific details, representative devices and illustrated examples shown and described herein.

Claims

1. A bottle and can recycling machine with a protective structure, characterized in that, include: The cabinet has an upper cabinet door hinged to the upper front and a lower cabinet door hinged to the lower front. The upper cabinet door contains a display screen, an input slot, and a barcode scanning area. The upper front has an upper opening, and the lower front has a lower opening. Both the upper and lower openings are equipped with water-resistant baffles, and both the upper and lower doors are equipped with waterproof sealing strips. Both the upper and lower doors are equipped with waterproof locks. An input slot light ring is attached to the input slot. The display screen has a sun-protective layer on its outer side, which is hinged to the upper cabinet door. A limit sensor is installed inside the input slot.

2. The bottle and can recycling machine with a protective structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The scanning area includes a scanning window and a receipt exit, with a rain shield above the receipt exit.

3. The bottle and can recycling machine with a protective structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The upper rear side of the cabinet is also provided with several ventilation holes, and each ventilation hole is equipped with a rain shield.

4. The bottle and can recycling machine with a protective structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cabinet has an access panel at the rear, and an access door is hinged to the access panel. A water baffle is also provided around the access panel, and a waterproof strip is provided around the access door. The refrigeration unit is located on the access door.

5. The bottle and can recycling machine with a protective structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the cabinet extends forward and outward to provide a rain shelter, and a light is provided on the lower side of the end of the rain shelter away from the cabinet.

6. The bottle and can recycling machine with a protective structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cabinet is lined with insulation cotton, and a refrigeration device is installed on the rear side of the cabinet. The refrigeration device is activated when the cabinet temperature is higher than a predetermined temperature. A heating device is installed on the front side of the cabinet. The heating device is activated when the cabinet temperature is lower than a predetermined temperature.

7. The bottle and can recycling machine with a protective structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sun protection layer is a UV protection film.

8. The bottle and can recycling machine with a protective structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The display screen is also equipped with a cooling fan on its inner side.

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