Refuse Container Pivoting Flap Visual Barrier
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing collection containers with large openings do not effectively prevent the disposal of inappropriate items, lacking a mechanism to visually restrict the opening while allowing larger items to be inserted.
Innovation Solution
A collection container equipped with a pivoting separating flap within the insertion opening, which reduces the visual size of the opening and allows larger items to be inserted by folding back the flap, thereby discouraging the disposal of inappropriate items.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a large opening is provided in the collection container, then ease of disposal of waste is improved, but visual protection and prevention of inappropriate item disposal deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies a movable separating flap that can pivot between a closed position (providing visual barrier) and an open position (allowing easy disposal of larger items). This dynamic element resolves the contradiction by allowing the opening size to change based on operational needs while maintaining visual protection during normal use.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent divides the single large opening into multiple smaller openings using a separating flap. This segmentation provides visual protection through the smaller apparent opening size while still allowing easy disposal when the flap is opened, as the multiple openings collectively provide adequate access.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If a smaller insertion opening is provided, then visual protection and prevention of inappropriate item disposal is improved, but ease of disposal of larger items deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The movable separating flap allows the opening to dynamically transition from small (when closed, providing visual protection) to large (when opened, allowing easy disposal of larger items). This resolves the contradiction by making the opening size adaptable to different disposal needs.
Solution Approach 2:
The separating flap is pre-positioned to create smaller openings that provide visual protection. When disposal of larger items is needed, the flap is opened in advance to reveal the larger actual opening, thus preparing the system for different operational requirements.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If a fixed small opening is provided, then visual protection is improved, but adaptability for different item sizes deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a dynamic separating flap that can be positioned to create different opening configurations. This allows the system to adapt between providing visual protection through smaller apparent openings and accommodating larger items when the flap is opened, thus resolving the contradiction between visual protection and adaptability.
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AI summary
The invention describes a collection container (1) or waste container (1) preferably for a miscellany such as plastic or glass bottles, cans, cartons, etc., wherein a hollow body (2) preferably made of plastic can be closed with a preferably rounded lid (5), wherein the lid (5) is fastened to the hollow body (2) via lateral opening mechanisms or at the back by hinges, wherein a preferably large insertion opening (7) is provided in the lid (5), which is provided with an insertion chute (6) running obliquely to the surface of the lid (5), and that the hollow body (4) is provided with preferably four wheels (4), wherein a separating flap (9) is arranged within the insertion opening (7) and is designed or fastened so as to be pivotable inwards.