A waste sorting device with visual recognition function

CN224645716UActive Publication Date: 2026-08-18HANSHAN NORMAL UNIV
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Application Number
CN202522557925.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-12-02
Publication Date
2026-08-18
Estimated Expiration
2035-12-02

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Technical Problem

[0002]近年来,生活垃圾处理工作日益受到重视,相关部门已出台多项针对性举措,其中,强化垃圾分类处理的推进力度,是破解生活垃圾处置难题的关键方向之一,通过对垃圾进行精准分类,既能有效降低末端处理成本,又能推动变废为宝的资源循环利用,而这一过程,离不开垃圾分类装置的技术支撑,例如申请号为CN202020011424.9的专利,其公开了一种具有识别分类功能的自动翻盖垃圾桶,垃圾桶能够自动开闭对应的垃圾桶盖,用户不需要用手和桶盖直接接触,避免了桶盖上已有的垃圾和细菌对用户的污染和传播,且方便快捷,但在现有例如上述的垃圾分类装置中,为实现分类功能通常配备了具备边缘计算及视觉识别能力的集成感应器,但这类集成感应器往往长期暴露于外部环境,不仅容易因异物碰撞等因素造成不必要的损坏,还会因镜头附着污渍、积尘等问题,降低其视觉识别的清晰度与准确性,进而影响垃圾分类的效率与精度

Benefits of technology

(一)通过配置两个可开合的保护件,在非使用状态下,利用二者的对接闭合可对集成识别器形成全遮盖防护,既能有效规避集成识别器因异物碰撞产生的非必要损坏风险,又能大幅降低其镜头附着污渍、积尘的概率,避免镜头污染导致识别效率与精度下降。

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Abstract

This utility model provides a waste sorting device with visual recognition function, relating to the field of waste sorting technology. It includes: a sorting body, with an integrated identifier fixedly installed on the front side of the sorting body; a sorting opening on the top front side of the sorting body; a sorting bin placed inside the sorting body; and a support rod fixedly installed at the top inside the sorting body. When not in use, the protective component closes to provide full coverage protection for the integrated identifier, effectively avoiding unnecessary damage caused by collisions with foreign objects. It also significantly reduces the probability of dirt and dust accumulation on the lens, preventing lens contamination from reducing recognition efficiency and accuracy. This solves the problem that integrated sensors are often exposed to the external environment for extended periods, making them susceptible to unnecessary damage from collisions with foreign objects and reducing the clarity and accuracy of visual recognition due to dirt and dust accumulation on the lens.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of waste sorting technology, and in particular to a waste sorting device with visual recognition function. Background Technology

[0002] In recent years, the management of household waste has received increasing attention, and relevant departments have introduced a number of targeted measures. Among them, strengthening the promotion of waste sorting and treatment is one of the key directions for solving the problem of household waste disposal. By accurately sorting waste, it is possible to effectively reduce the cost of end-of-life treatment and promote the recycling of resources from waste to treasure. This process cannot be separated from the technical support of waste sorting devices. For example, the patent application number CN202020011424.9 discloses an automatic flip-top trash can with a sorting function. The trash can can automatically open and close the corresponding trash can lid. Users do not need to touch the lid directly with their hands, avoiding the contamination and spread of existing garbage and bacteria on the lid. It is convenient and fast. However, in existing waste sorting devices such as the above, integrated sensors with edge computing and visual recognition capabilities are usually equipped to achieve the sorting function. However, these integrated sensors are often exposed to the external environment for a long time. They are not only prone to unnecessary damage due to collisions with foreign objects, but also have problems such as dirt and dust on the lens, which reduce the clarity and accuracy of visual recognition, thus affecting the efficiency and accuracy of waste sorting. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model relates to a waste sorting device with visual recognition function. It features two closable protective components that, when not in use, cover and protect the integrated identifier by interlocking. This effectively prevents unnecessary damage to the integrated identifier from collisions with foreign objects. The covering also reduces the probability of dirt and dust adhering to the identifier's lens, preventing these deposits from affecting the identifier's recognition efficiency and accuracy. Furthermore, the device includes a foot-operated opening and closing mechanism for the two protective components. Users can quickly open the components with one foot, facilitating waste scanning with the integrated identifier. This opening method eliminates the need for hand intervention, allowing users to easily place waste in front of the identifier. This approach ensures the safety of the integrated identifier without creating unnecessary inconvenience for the user's waste scanning process.

[0004] In a first aspect, this utility model provides a waste sorting device with visual recognition function, specifically comprising: a sorting body, an integrated identifier fixedly installed on the front side of the sorting body; a sorting opening on the top front side of the sorting body; a sorting bin placed inside the sorting body; a support rod fixedly installed at the top inside the sorting body; a servo motor fixedly installed on the support rod; an opening and closing gear fixedly installed on the output shaft of the servo motor; an opening and closing guide rail fixedly installed on the front inside of the sorting body; an opening and closing baffle slidably installed on the opening and closing guide rail; an opening and closing rack fixedly installed on the rear side of the opening and closing baffle; a support body fixedly installed at the center of the front side of the sorting body; a foot slide block slidably installed on the support body; a foot pedal fixedly installed on the foot slide block; a conversion plate fixedly installed on the front side of the foot slide block; a conversion column fixedly installed at the top rear side of the conversion plate; protective components slidably installed on the left and right sides of the support body; and a conversion groove opened on the front side of the protective components.

[0005] Furthermore, a removable cover plate is provided on the rear side of the classification body.

[0006] Furthermore, the opening and closing rack is meshed with the opening and closing gear.

[0007] Furthermore, a spring is embedded at the bottom of the foot pedal slider.

[0008] Furthermore, the other end of the spring is embedded in the inner bottom of the support.

[0009] Furthermore, the integrated identifier will be obscured when the two protective components are docked.

[0010] Furthermore, the top of the conversion groove has an inclined structure; the conversion column is slidably installed inside the conversion groove.

[0011] This utility model provides a waste sorting device with visual recognition function, which has the following beneficial effects: (i) By configuring two openable protective components, the integrated identifier can be fully covered and protected when not in use by using the docking and closing of the two components. This can effectively avoid the risk of unnecessary damage to the integrated identifier caused by collision with foreign objects, and can also significantly reduce the probability of dirt and dust adhering to its lens, thus avoiding the decrease in recognition efficiency and accuracy caused by lens contamination.

[0012] (ii) The device is also equipped with a foot-operated opening and closing mechanism for the two protective components. Users can quickly open the protective components by operating with one foot, so that the integrated identifier can enter the scanning state. This operation does not require hand intervention, which makes it convenient for users to place the garbage in front of the identification area at the same time. This design not only ensures the safety of the integrated identifier, but also does not add extra burden to the garbage scanning operation process. Attached Figure Description

[0013] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings of the embodiments will be briefly described below.

[0014] The accompanying drawings described below are only related to some embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0015] In the attached diagram: Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model is shown; Figure 2 This diagram shows the overall disassembled structure of the present invention. Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the half-section structure of the main body of the classification system of this utility model is shown; Figure 4 This utility model illustrates Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram of section A; Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the support body and protective components of this utility model in disassembled state is shown; List of reference numerals 1. Sorting body; 2. Integrated identifier; 3. Sorting port; 4. Sorting box; 5. Removable cover; 6. Support rod; 7. Servo motor; 8. Opening and closing gear; 9. Opening and closing guide rail; 10. Opening and closing baffle; 11. Opening and closing rack; 12. Support body; 13. Step slider; 14. Spring; 15. Step rod; 16. Conversion plate; 17. Conversion column; 18. Protective component; 19. Conversion groove. Detailed Implementation

[0016] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below 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 described 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.

[0017] Please refer to Figures 1 to 5 Example 1: This utility model proposes a waste sorting device with visual recognition function, comprising: a sorting body 1, an integrated identifier 2 fixedly installed on the front side of the sorting body 1; a sorting opening 3 on the top front side of the sorting body 1; a sorting box 4 placed inside the sorting body 1; a support rod 6 fixedly installed on the top inside the sorting body 1; a servo motor 7 fixedly installed on the support rod 6; an opening and closing gear 8 fixedly installed on the output shaft of the servo motor 7; an opening and closing guide rail 9 fixedly installed on the front inside the sorting body 1; an opening and closing baffle 10 slidably installed on the opening and closing guide rail 9; an opening and closing rack 11 fixedly installed on the rear side of the opening and closing baffle 10; a support body 12 fixedly installed at the center of the front side of the sorting body 1; a foot pedal slider 13 slidably installed on the support body 12; a foot pedal 15 fixedly installed on the foot pedal slider 13; a conversion plate 16 fixedly installed on the front side of the foot pedal slider 13; and a rotating gear fixedly installed on the top rear side of the conversion plate 16. The support body 12 has a column 17; protective components 18 are slidably installed on the left and right sides; a conversion groove 19 is opened on the front side of the protective component 18; by pressing down on the foot pedal 15 with one foot, the force causes the foot pedal slider 13, conversion plate 16 and conversion column 17 to move downward. During the downward movement, the conversion column 17 uses the inclined structure of the conversion groove 19 to convert the downward force into an outward force, which is provided to the protective component 18. This causes the two protective components 18 to move outward relative to each other and remove the cover from the integrated identifier 2. At this time, the user places the garbage in front of the integrated identifier 2, and the integrated identifier 2 scans and identifies the garbage. At the same time, the control system inside the integrated identifier 2 processes the collected data and starts the servo motor 7 that matches the corresponding classification bin 4. The servo motor 7 rotates through the opening and closing gear 8 and cooperates with the opening and closing rack 11 to move the opening and closing baffle 10 upward, so that the corresponding classification opening 3 opens, making it easy for the user to put the garbage into the corresponding classification bin 4.

[0018] In Example 2, based on Example 1, a removable cover plate 5 is provided on the rear side of the classification body 1; the opening and closing rack 11 is meshed with the opening and closing gear 8; a spring 14 is embedded in the bottom of the step slider 13; by setting two openable and closable protective parts 18, the integrated identifier 2 is covered and protected when not in use by the docking and closing of the two protective parts 18, which effectively avoids the risk of unnecessary damage to the integrated identifier 2 caused by collision with foreign objects. At the same time, the covering protection can also effectively reduce the probability of dirt and dust adhering to the lens of the integrated identifier 2, and avoid the recognition efficiency and accuracy of the integrated identifier 2 being affected by dirt and dust adhering to the lens.

[0019] In Example 3, based on Example 2, the other end of the spring 14 is embedded in the bottom of the support 12; when the two protective pieces 18 are joined, they will cover the integrated identifier 2; the top of the conversion slot 19 has an inclined structure; the conversion column 17 is slidably installed inside the conversion slot 19; the device also provides a foot-operated opening and closing mechanism for the two protective pieces 18, which allows the user to quickly open the two protective pieces 18 with one foot, making it convenient to use the integrated identifier 2 to scan and identify garbage. The opening method does not require hand intervention, making it convenient for the user to place the garbage in front of the integrated identifier 2. This ensures the safety of the integrated identifier 2 without causing excessive trouble for the user's garbage scanning steps.

[0020] Working principle: When in use, the user presses down on the foot pedal 15 with one foot. After the foot pedal 15 is under force, it drives the foot pedal slider 13, the conversion plate 16 and the conversion column 17 to move downwards synchronously. During this process, the conversion column 17 uses the inclined structure of the conversion groove 19 to convert the vertical downward force into the horizontal outward driving force and transmit it to the protective member 18, so that the two protective members 18 move outwards relative to each other, removing the cover and protection of the integrated identifier 2. At this time, the user can place the garbage in front of the recognition area of ​​the integrated identifier 2. The integrated identifier 2 then scans and recognizes the garbage. At the same time, the built-in control system of the integrated identifier 2 analyzes and processes the collected recognition data and triggers the servo motor 7 matched with the corresponding classification bin 4 to start. The servo motor 7 drives the opening and closing gear 8 to rotate. Through the meshing transmission between the opening and closing gear 8 and the opening and closing rack 11, the opening and closing baffle 10 is driven to move upwards along the corresponding opening and closing guide rail 9, so that the corresponding classification port 3 is opened, so that the user can accurately put the garbage into the target classification bin 4.

[0021] The following points should be noted in this article: 1. The accompanying drawings of this utility model embodiment only involve the structures involved in this utility model embodiment; other structures can refer to general designs.

[0022] 2. Where there is no conflict, the embodiments of this utility model and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other to obtain new embodiments.

[0023] The above are merely specific embodiments of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A waste sorting device with visual recognition function, comprising: A classification body (1) is provided, with an integrated identifier (2) fixedly installed on the front side of the classification body (1); a classification opening (3) is provided on the top front side of the classification body (1); a classification box (4) is placed inside the classification body (1); characterized in that a support rod (6) is fixedly installed on the top inside the classification body (1); a servo motor (7) is fixedly installed on the support rod (6); an opening and closing gear (8) is fixedly installed on the output shaft of the servo motor (7); an opening and closing guide rail (9) is fixedly installed on the front inside the classification body (1); and an opening and closing baffle (1) is slidably installed on the opening and closing guide rail (9). 0); an opening and closing rack (11) is fixedly installed on the rear side of the opening and closing baffle (10); a support body (12) is fixedly installed at the center of the front side of the classification body (1); a foot slide block (13) is slidably installed on the support body (12); a foot pedal (15) is fixedly installed on the foot slide block (13); a conversion plate (16) is fixedly installed on the front side of the foot slide block (13); a conversion column (17) is fixedly installed at the top rear side of the conversion plate (16); protective parts (18) are slidably installed on the left and right sides of the support body (12); a conversion groove (19) is opened on the front side of the protective part (18).

2. A waste sorting device with visual recognition function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rear side of the classification body (1) is provided with a removable cover plate (5).

3. A waste sorting device with visual recognition function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The opening and closing rack (11) is engaged with the opening and closing gear (8).

4. A waste sorting device with visual recognition function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the foot pedal (13) is embedded with one end of a spring (14).

5. A waste sorting device with visual recognition function according to claim 4, characterized in that, The other end of the spring (14) is embedded in the bottom of the support (12).

6. A waste sorting device with visual recognition function according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the two protective pieces (18) are docked, they will cover the integrated identifier (2).

7. A waste sorting device with visual recognition function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the conversion groove (19) is inclined; the conversion column (17) is slidably installed inside the conversion groove (19).

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