Induction Actuation Container with Detachable Rechargeable Battery

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional electrically-operated containers face issues with sensor placement inaccuracies leading to unnecessary cover panel activation or failure to activate when needed, and the inconvenience of inaccessible batteries requiring disassembly for recharging.

Innovation Solution

An induction actuation container with a detachable rechargeable battery unit and a recharging facility that allows for convenient battery access and simultaneous recharging of multiple batteries without disassembling the container, using an induction actuation system and a recharging arrangement with a user-friendly recharging slot and external power source connectivity.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If the battery is installed within the container body for protecting electrical components, then the appearance is maintained and components are protected, but the battery becomes inaccessible requiring disassembly for recharging

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveprotection of electrical componentsVSAvoidaccessibility of battery for recharging

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The power supply system is divided into two separate parts: a rechargeable battery unit that can be detached and a fixed power receiving device mounted on the container body. This segmentation allows the battery to be easily removed for recharging while the power receiving device remains protected within the container structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The rechargeable battery is extracted from the container body as a separate detachable unit. The battery unit includes a battery housing with a power supply and is equipped with a power supply detachable connector that interfaces with the power receiving device, enabling easy removal and recharging without disassembling the container.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

2Reliability

If manual disassembly and reassembly procedures are required for battery recharging, then component protection is maintained, but user convenience and staff time are significantly reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecomponent protectionVSAvoidtime for battery recharging and maintenance

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The power supply system is segmented into a detachable battery unit and a fixed power receiving device, eliminating the need for complex disassembly procedures while maintaining component protection through the designed interface and connection mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system enables users to independently recharge batteries without requiring technical knowledge or complex procedures. The detachable battery unit with clear interface design allows any user to easily connect to the power receiving device and recharge the battery, reducing dependency on specialized maintenance staff.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple containers are extensively provided in public places, then service coverage is improved, but maintenance time and staff workload increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveservice coverageVSAvoidmaintenance time for multiple containers

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

Each container is equipped with a standardized detachable battery unit and power receiving device interface, allowing batteries to be quickly swapped between multiple containers. This standardization enables maintenance staff to efficiently service multiple containers by simply detaching and reattaching battery units rather than performing complex repairs on each container.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Enables convenient and efficient recharging of batteries without disassembling the container, minimizing operational downtime and reducing staff time spent on maintaining multiple containers, while ensuring accurate cover panel activation.

Implementation Method 1

an induction actuation system, which comprises: an actuation unit supported in the container body to automatically drive the cover panel moving between the closed position and the opened position in responsive to a presence of a user

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS8141734B2Induction actuation container with rechargeable power supply

Publication Date: 2012.03.27 NINE STARS GROUP USA INC

AI summary

A container includes a container body having a receiving cavity and a container opening communicating with the receiving cavity, a cover panel movably coupled mounted at the container opening to fold between a closed position and an opened position, and an induction actuation system. The induction actuation system includes an actuation unit to automatically drive the cover panel moving between the closed position and the opened position in responsive to a presence of a user and a power recharging arrangement which includes a battery unit detachably supported by the container body, wherein the battery unit is mounted at the container body to electrically connect to the actuation unit for resuming proper operation thereof and is detached from the container body for recharging purpose.