Ground Collection Roller for Fast Garbage Pickup
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for collecting objects like garbage from a ground surface are labor-intensive and inefficient, particularly in large-scale events, requiring significant manpower and time.
Innovation Solution
A ground surface object collection apparatus comprising a chassis, a collection basket, a roller with protruding members, and a wheel, which is attached to a source of locomotion, mechanically collects and disposes of objects using a roller that punctures and carries them into a collection basket.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual picking methods are used, then device complexity is low, but productivity is low and labor intensity is high
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical picking actions with an automated roller system that uses rotational motion to puncture and collect objects. The roller mechanism substitutes human labor with a mechanical system driven by a motor, enabling automated object collection without requiring manual intervention for each object.
Solution Approach 2:
The collection apparatus is designed to autonomously perform the collection task without continuous human operation. Once activated, the system self-regulates through its roller mechanism, collection basket, and discharge system, allowing uninterrupted operation to collect large volumes of objects independently.
2Productivity
If a roller with protruding members is used, then object collection efficiency is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The roller is segmented with multiple protruding members distributed around its circumference, allowing it to handle multiple objects simultaneously during rotation. This segmentation enables parallel processing of object collection, significantly improving efficiency while maintaining a relatively simple individual component design.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of using a complex multi-component picking mechanism, the invention inverts the approach by using a simple rotating roller with protruding members that passively collects objects through their rotation. The collection basket rotates to discharge objects, eliminating the need for complex active picking arms or grippers.
3Productivity
If a collection basket with discharge mechanism is used, then object disposal efficiency is improved, but ease of operation decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The collection basket is designed with dynamic discharge capability, allowing it to rotate and empty its contents automatically during operation. This dynamic mechanism enables continuous disposal of collected objects without manual intervention, improving productivity while the automated control reduces operational complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The apparatus allows for efficient and mechanized collection of a large volume of objects, enabling faster collection and disposal with reduced manual labor, and includes features for liquid drainage and adjustable elevation.
Implementation Method 1
The roller may be rotated in a path of rotation. The roller may have extended members protruding from an exterior roller surface of the roller to puncture and carry objects in a path of rotation to be deposited inside the collection basket.
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AI summary
A ground surface object collection apparatus is provided for collecting garbage and other objects from a ground surface. The ground surface object collection apparatus may include a chassis, wheel, source of locomotion, roller, source of rotation, collection basket and object removal member. A method for collecting garbage and other objects from a ground surface using the ground surface object collection apparatus is also provided.