Container Return Loading Control for Automated Recovery
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Solution Overview
Problem
The low recovery rate of reusable and disposable containers in food stores due to the lack of an effective system for collection, leading to environmental pollution and user apathy, is addressed by providing a container recovery device that automatically recognizes and recovers these containers, facilitating their loading and connection to washing and recycling processes, and incentivizes return through deposits or rewards.
Innovation Solution
A container recovery device equipped with sensors, motors, and a recognition module to identify and process containers, along with a communication system to manage and dispatch them, ensuring efficient collection and recycling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual collection and processing of reusable containers is performed, then users can return containers, but the process requires significant manpower and cost investment
Solution Approach 1:
The container recovery device enables self-service operation where users independently insert containers into the insertion unit, and the system automatically performs recognition, verification, loading, and reward dispensing without requiring manual collection or processing intervention
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical operations with an automated system incorporating recognition modules for container identification, sensors for loading state detection, and control units that coordinate the entire recovery process, eliminating the need for human workers to physically handle and process containers
2Productivity
If automated recognition and loading systems are implemented, then container recovery efficiency increases, but device complexity and initial cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The recovery device is divided into functional modules including an insertion unit for container receipt, a recognition module for container identification, a loading unit with motors for automated loading, a measurement unit with sensors for monitoring, and a control unit for coordination, allowing each component to perform its specific function efficiently
Solution Approach 2:
The automated recovery device performs multiple functions within a single integrated system: it recognizes container types, verifies acceptability, automatically loads containers into storage, monitors loading states, and manages reward dispensing, replacing what would otherwise require separate manual processes
3Ease of manufacture
If containers are not properly collected and disposed of, then storage and handling costs are reduced, but environmental pollution increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides immediate feedback to users through the display unit, showing recognition results, acceptability verification outcomes, and reward information, which motivates users to properly return containers rather than discard them, thereby improving collection rates and reducing pollution
Data Source
AI summary
A container recovery device and an operating method thereof are provided. The container recovery device according to the present invention comprises: an input part to which a container is input; a first motor for loading the container in a first space; a measurement part for measuring a container loading state of the first space; and a second motor which is configured to discharge the container loaded in the first space to a second space when the container loading state satisfies a predetermined criterion.