Beverage container recycling machine

Abstract

To provide a beverage container recycling machine capable of effectively detecting a state where foreign matter is clogged, and ensuring safety in use and recycling efficiency. [Solution] The beverage container recycling machine includes an input port 1, a rotating cabinet 2, a conveying mechanism 3, and a finger pinch prevention mechanism 4, the input port is used by users to input containers, the conveying mechanism is located within the rotating cabinet, the rotating cabinet is rotatably arranged, the finger pinch prevention mechanism is rotatably connected to the conveying mechanism or the rotating cabinet and is located on the side closer to the input port, the finger pinch prevention mechanism includes a trigger assembly 41 and a micro-motion sensor 42, when a foreign object is present between the rotating cabinet and the input port, the foreign object applies a force to the trigger assembly, the trigger assembly rotates and triggers the micro-motion sensor, and the rotating cabinet rotates to return to its position.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of environmental protection equipment, and more particularly to a beverage container recycling machine. [Background technology]

[0002] A beverage container recycling machine is a facility for recycling various beverage packaging containers (e.g., PET bottles, easy-open cans, etc.). The containers are inserted into the recycling port by the user, and the recycling process is completed after a series of operations, including transportation, recognition, sorting, compression, and storage.

[0003] However, when users load containers into a recycling machine, there is a risk that the recycling channel may become clogged with foreign objects while the carousel is operating. For example, a container or other object may become stuck in the carousel, or a user's finger or other body part may accidentally enter the recycling channel, causing the carousel to stop moving. Continuing to operate a recycling machine with a clogged carousel not only can cause equipment failure and harm to users, but it can also reduce recycling efficiency, pose a safety hazard, and pose a serious threat to the safety of users and the equipment.

[0004] Therefore, how to effectively detect when a foreign object has become lodged in a recycling machine has been a problem that needed to be solved in the design of beverage container recycling machines. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] The present application provides a beverage container recycling machine that can effectively detect clogging situations and better ensure safety in use and recycling efficiency. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The beverage container recycling machine provided in this application adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] A beverage container recycling machine, comprising: The system includes an input port, a rotating container, a conveying mechanism, and a finger pinch prevention mechanism, wherein the input port is used by a user to input a container, the conveying mechanism is located within the rotating container, the rotating container is rotatably arranged, the finger pinch prevention mechanism is rotatably connected to the conveying mechanism or the rotating container and is located on the side closer to the input port, and the finger pinch prevention mechanism includes a trigger assembly and a micro-motion sensor, and when a foreign object is present between the rotating container and the input port, the foreign object applies a force to the trigger assembly, causing the trigger assembly to rotate and trigger the micro-motion sensor, and the rotating container to rotate and return to its position.

[0008] With the above technical solution, if a user inserts a container into the turntable and the turntable begins to operate, and a foreign object, such as a container, another object, or the user's hand, accidentally enters the insertion port and jams the turntable, the trigger assembly will rotate under the force of the foreign object, further triggering the micro-motion sensor. At this time, the turntable will rotate and return to its original position, thereby preventing further rotation from damaging the equipment or causing injury to the user. This mechanism effectively prevents foreign objects from interfering with the conveying mechanism, reducing the risk of equipment damage and ensuring user safety.

[0009] Optionally, the anti-pinch mechanism further includes a resetting member, and after the rotating container is rotated to reset and the foreign object is removed, the trigger assembly is automatically reset by the resetting member.

[0010] By using the above technical solution, the resetting member is provided, and the finger pinch prevention mechanism automatically recovers with each trigger, thereby reducing equipment failures and false alarms caused by failure of the trigger assembly to reset, improving the reliability and stability of the equipment, and also improving the convenience of use due to the automatic resetting.

[0011] Optionally, the trigger assembly includes a trigger holder and a rotating shaft, the rotating shafts being attached to both sides of the transport mechanism or the rotating cabinet, and both sides of the trigger holder being rotatably attached to the rotating shafts on both sides, respectively.

[0012] Optionally, the trigger holder includes a main holder and a connecting rod connected to both sides of the main holder, the main holder being located on the side facing the inlet of the conveying mechanism and having a gap between it and the conveying mechanism, and the connecting rod being rotatably connected to the rotation axis.

[0013] By using the above technical solutions, the main holder can increase the contact area with foreign objects, improve its adaptability to foreign objects of various shapes and sizes, and improve structural stability. The gap between the conveying mechanism and the main holder allows the trigger holder to rotate smoothly and trigger the micro-motion sensor.

[0014] Optionally, the connecting rod includes a connecting portion and an abutting portion, the connecting portion is connected to the main holder, the width of the abutting portion is smaller than the width of the connecting portion, and when the trigger holder rotates, the abutting portion abuts against the micro-motion sensor to trigger the micro-motion sensor.

[0015] By using the above technical solution, the contact portion can contact the micromotion sensor more flexibly.

[0016] Optionally, the device may further include a weight sensor located at the bottom of the conveying mechanism, closer to the input port, and when the finger pinch prevention mechanism is provided in the conveying mechanism, the rotating container rotates to return to its original position when the value of the weight sensor exceeds an abnormal value.

[0017] By using the above technical solution, when the turntable and the inlet are sheared and a foreign object is caught between them, the weight sensor can further detect the foreign object, thereby further ensuring safety in use.

[0018] Optionally, an angular displacement sensor is provided on the rotating shaft of the rotating container or on the motor shaft that rotates the rotating container, and it is determined whether or not a foreign object is caught based on the angle value of the angular displacement sensor and the value of the weight sensor.

[0019] Optionally, a camera is further provided around the periphery of the finger pinch prevention mechanism.

[0020] By using the above technical solution, the camera assists in determining whether there is a foreign object in the anti-pinch mechanism. [Effects of the Invention]

[0021] As described above, the present application has the following beneficial technical effects.

[0022] 1. When a user inserts a container into the turntable and the turntable begins to operate, if a foreign object such as a container, another object, or the user's hand accidentally enters the insertion port and clogs the turntable, the trigger assembly will rotate under the force of the foreign object, further triggering the micro-motion sensor. At this time, the turntable will rotate and return to its original position, thereby preventing further rotation from damaging the equipment or injuring the user. This mechanism effectively prevents foreign objects from interfering with the conveying mechanism, reducing the risk of equipment damage and ensuring user safety.

[0023] 2. By providing a resetting member, the finger pinch prevention mechanism automatically recovers with each trigger, reducing equipment breakdowns and false alarms caused by failure of the trigger assembly to reset, improving the reliability and stability of the equipment, and the automatic resetting also improves convenience of use.

[0024] 3. The main holder has a larger contact area with foreign objects, making it more adaptable to foreign objects of various shapes and sizes, and improving structural stability. The gap between the transport mechanism and the main holder allows the trigger holder to rotate smoothly and trigger the micro-motion sensor.

[0025] In order to more clearly describe the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following will briefly describe the drawings that need to be used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art. However, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present invention, and it is obvious to those skilled in the art that other embodiments can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative efforts. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0026] [Figure 1] 1 is a cross-sectional schematic view of a beverage container recycling machine according to an embodiment of the present application. [Figure 2] 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a beverage container recycling machine according to an embodiment of the present application when a finger pinch prevention mechanism and a conveying mechanism are installed. FIG. [Figure 3] 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a finger pinch prevention mechanism of a beverage container recycling machine according to an embodiment of the present application. [Figure 4] 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a beverage container recycling machine according to an embodiment of the present application. [Figure 5] 1 is a graph showing the relationship between the value of an angular displacement sensor and the value of a weight sensor of a beverage container recycling machine according to an embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0027] The present invention will be described in further detail below with reference to FIGS.

[0028] An embodiment of the present application discloses a beverage container recycling machine. Referring to FIG. 1 , the beverage container recycling machine includes an input port 1, a turntable 2, a conveying mechanism 3, and a finger-pinch prevention mechanism 4. The input port 1 is used by a user to input containers. The conveying mechanism 3 is located within the turntable 2, which is rotatably mounted. When the turntable 2 rotates, the conveying mechanism 3 is rotated and is used to convey the containers. The finger-pinch prevention mechanism 4 is rotatably connected to the conveying mechanism 3 or the turntable 2 and is located on the side closer to the input port 1. In this embodiment, the finger-pinch prevention mechanism 4 is attached to the conveying mechanism 3, but in other embodiments, the finger-pinch prevention mechanism 4 may be directly attached to the turntable 2. The finger-pinch prevention mechanism 4 includes a trigger assembly 41 and a micromotion sensor 42. The trigger assembly 41 is rotatably connected to both sides of the conveying mechanism holder 6. The mounting configuration of the finger pinch prevention mechanism 4 on the conveying mechanism 3 can also be applied to the rotating cabinet 2. That is, when mounted on the rotating cabinet 2, the trigger assemblies 41 are rotatably connected to both sides of the rotating cabinet 2. When the rotating cabinet 2 rotates and shears with the insertion slot 1, there is a risk of fingers being pinched. If a foreign object is present between the rotating cabinet 2 and the insertion slot 1, the foreign object applies a force to the trigger assembly 41, which rotates and abuts against the micro-motion sensor 42, triggering the micro-motion sensor and causing the rotating cabinet 2 to rotate and return to its original position. There are two ways in which the rotating cabinet 2 can rotate and return to its original position: The rotating cabinet 2 stops rotating and then rotates and returns to its original position; or The rotating cabinet 2 rotates and returns to its original position directly. This prevents problems such as damage to equipment or injury to users due to the rotating cabinet 2 continuing to rotate, thereby better ensuring the safety of the equipment and users.

[0029] In some embodiments, the finger pinch prevention mechanism 4 further includes a reset member 43, which in this embodiment is a spring having one end connected to the trigger assembly 41 and the other end connected to the transport mechanism holder 6. When the trigger assembly 41 rotates due to a foreign object, the trigger assembly 41 pulls the spring, and when the rotating cabinet 2 rotates and returns to its original position, after the foreign object is removed, the spring returns to its original state through its own elastic force, rotating the trigger assembly 41 to its original position, whereby the trigger assembly 41 is automatically reset by the reset member 43.

[0030] 2 and 3, in some embodiments, the trigger assembly 41 includes a trigger holder 411 and a rotating shaft 412, and the rotating shafts 412 are attached to both sides of the conveying mechanism 3 or the rotating cabinet 2, i.e., the rotating shafts 412 are attached to both sides of the conveying mechanism holder 6, and both sides of the trigger holder 411 are rotatably attached to the rotating shafts 412 on both sides, thereby making the trigger holder 411 more stable.

[0031] In some embodiments, the trigger holder 411 includes a main holder 111 and connecting rods 112 connected to both sides of the main holder 111, and the main holder 111 and the connecting rods 112 are fixed together with screws. The main holder 111 is located on the side facing the input port 1 of the conveying mechanism 3, and there is a gap between the main holder 111 and the conveying mechanism 3, allowing the trigger holder 411 to rotate smoothly and trigger the slight movement sensor 42, and the central part of the connecting rod 112 is rotatably connected to the rotation shaft 412. When a foreign object is present, the connecting rod 112 rotates, and the side of the connecting rod 112 away from the main holder 111 abuts against the slight movement sensor 42, triggering the slight movement sensor.

[0032] In some embodiments, the connecting rod 112 includes a connecting portion 121 and an abutting portion 122 that are integrally connected. The connecting portion 121 is connected to the main holder 111, and the abutting portion 122 has a width smaller than that of the connecting portion 121. When the trigger holder 411 rotates, the abutting portion 122 abuts against the micro-motion sensor 42 to trigger the micro-motion sensor. Furthermore, in this embodiment, one end of the resetting member 43 is connected to the connecting portion 121 and is located between the rotation axis 412 and the abutting portion 122. This allows the abutting portion 122 to flexibly abut against the micro-motion sensor 42. Referring to FIG. 4 , in some embodiments, the beverage container recycling machine further includes a weight sensor 5 that is located at the bottom of the conveying mechanism 3. If the finger pinch prevention mechanism 4 is provided in the conveying mechanism 3, the turntable 2 rotates to return to its original position when the value of the weight sensor 5 abnormally exceeds the predetermined value.

[0033] In some embodiments, an angular displacement sensor is provided on the rotation shaft of the rotating container 2 or the output shaft of the motor driving the rotating container 2, and whether a foreign object is trapped is determined based on the angle value of the angular displacement sensor and the value of the weight sensor 5. Referring to FIG. 5, graph 2 shows the change in the value of the weight sensor 5 when the rotating container 2 rotates normally. If the law of change in the values ​​of the weight sensor 5 and the angular displacement sensor matches graph 2, the rotating container 2 rotates normally and recycles containers. Graph 1 shows the change in the value of the weight sensor 5 when a foreign object is trapped. If the law of change in the values ​​of the weight sensor 5 and the angular displacement sensor matches graph 1, it indicates that a foreign object has become stuck, and in this case, the rotating container 2 rotates and returns to its original position. The angular displacement sensor further supports the weight sensor 5 in weighing, further improving accuracy.

[0034] In some embodiments, a camera is further provided above the finger pinch prevention mechanism 4. The camera helps determine whether or not there is a foreign object in the finger pinch prevention mechanism 4.

[0035] The operating principle of the beverage container recycling machine according to the embodiment of the present application is as follows: When a user inserts a container and the turntable 2 begins to operate, if a foreign object, such as a container, another object, or the user's hand, accidentally enters the insertion port 1 and clogs the turntable 2, the trigger assembly 41 rotates in response to the force exerted by the foreign object, further triggering the micro-motion sensor 42. At this time, the turntable 2 rotates and returns to its original position, thereby preventing further rotation from damaging the equipment or injuring the user. This mechanism effectively prevents interference with the conveying mechanism 3, reducing the risk of equipment damage and ensuring user safety.

[0036] The foregoing are exemplary embodiments disclosed in the present invention. However, it should be noted that various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the disclosed embodiments of the present invention, which is defined by the scope of the utility model claims. The functions, steps, and / or actions of the method claims according to the disclosed embodiments described herein do not have to be performed in any particular order. Furthermore, elements disclosed in the embodiments of the present invention may be individually described or claimed, but may also be construed in the plural unless explicitly limited to the singular.

[0037] As used herein, the singular form "one" should be understood to include the plural form unless the context clearly supports otherwise. It should also be understood that "and / or," as used herein, means including any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. The numbering of the embodiments disclosed in the above embodiments of the present invention is for illustrative purposes only and does not represent the superiority or inferiority of the embodiments.

[0038] Those skilled in the art should understand that the discussion of any of the above embodiments is merely illustrative and does not mean that the disclosure scope of the embodiments of the present invention (including the claims) is limited to these examples. Combinations of technical features in the above embodiments or different embodiments are possible within the concept of the embodiments of the present invention, and there are many other variations of different aspects of the embodiments of the present invention as described above, which are not provided in detail for clarity. Therefore, any omissions, modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the embodiments of the present invention should also be included in the scope of protection of the embodiments of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0039] 1 Inlet 2 Turntable 3. Transport mechanism 4 Finger pinch prevention mechanism 41 Trigger Assembly 411 Trigger Holder 111 Main Holder 112 connecting rod 121 Connection 122 Contact part 412 Rotational Axis 42 Micromotion sensor 43 Repositioning member 5 Weight Sensor 6 Transfer mechanism holder

Claims

1. A beverage container recycling machine, comprising: A beverage container recycling machine comprising: an input port, a rotating cabinet, a conveying mechanism, and a finger pinch prevention mechanism, wherein the input port is used by a user to input containers; the conveying mechanism is located within the rotating cabinet; the rotating cabinet is rotatably arranged; the finger pinch prevention mechanism is rotatably connected to the conveying mechanism or the rotating cabinet and is located on a side closer to the input port; the finger pinch prevention mechanism includes a trigger assembly and a micro-motion sensor; and when a foreign object is present between the rotating cabinet and the input port, the foreign object applies an acting force to the trigger assembly, causing the trigger assembly to rotate and trigger the micro-motion sensor, and the rotating cabinet to rotate and return to its position.

2. 2. The beverage container recycling machine of claim 1, wherein the finger pinch prevention mechanism further includes a resetting member, and the trigger assembly is automatically reset by the resetting member after the rotating container is rotated and reset to its original position and the foreign object is removed.

3. The beverage container recycling machine of claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the trigger assembly includes a trigger holder and a rotating shaft, the rotating shaft is attached to both sides of the conveying mechanism or the rotating cabinet, and both sides of the trigger holder are rotatably attached to the rotating shaft on both sides.

4. The beverage container recycling machine described in claim 3, characterized in that the trigger holder includes a main holder and a connecting rod connected to both sides of the main holder, the main holder is located on the side facing the inlet of the conveying mechanism and there is a gap between the main holder and the conveying mechanism, and the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the rotation axis.

5. The beverage container recycling machine of claim 4, characterized in that the connecting rod includes a connecting portion and an abutting portion, the connecting portion is connected to the main holder, the width of the abutting portion is smaller than the width of the connecting portion, and when the trigger holder rotates, the abutting portion abuts against the micro-motion sensor to trigger the micro-motion sensor.

6. 2. The beverage container recycling machine of claim 1, further comprising a weight sensor located at the bottom of the conveying mechanism on the side closer to the inlet, and when the finger pinch prevention mechanism is provided in the conveying mechanism, the rotating cabinet rotates and returns to its original position when the value of the weight sensor exceeds an abnormal value.

7. 7. The beverage container recycling machine according to claim 6, wherein an angular displacement sensor is provided on the rotation shaft of the rotary cabinet or on the motor shaft that drives the rotary cabinet to rotate, and whether or not a foreign object is caught is determined based on the angle value of the angular displacement sensor and the value of the weight sensor.

8. 2. The beverage container recycling machine according to claim 1, further comprising a camera provided around the finger pinch prevention mechanism.

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