Remote Waste Receptacle Transport for Heavy Bin Movement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional waste receptacles are heavy and cumbersome, requiring manual movement to collection points, posing hazards and inconvenience, especially in inclement weather, and often necessitating manual repositioning by residents or workers, which can lead to missed collections if not done in time.
Innovation Solution
Remotely controllable waste receptacle transport devices equipped with axles, wheels, motor components, and electronics modules that allow for remote operation via computerized devices, enabling the transport of waste receptacles to collection points without manual intervention, using a two-way communication system to receive and transmit commands and data.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual movement of waste receptacles is used, then device complexity is low, but ease of operation deteriorates due to heavy weight and inconvenience
Solution Approach 1:
The waste receptacle transport device autonomously moves the receptacle using its own motor components and drive system, without requiring external manual assistance. The device serves itself by integrating the propulsion system directly into the receptacle structure, eliminating the need for human physical effort while maintaining operational simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the manual mechanical pushing or pulling system with an automated motor-driven system. Electric motors coupled to drive wheels substitute for human mechanical effort, transforming the operation from manual to automated while reducing the physical burden on users.
2Ease of operation
If remote control system is added, then ease of operation improves, but device complexity increases due to electronics and communication components
Solution Approach 1:
The remote control system acts as an intermediary between the user and the transport device. A wireless communication interface transmits control signals from the user's device to the transport device's control system, allowing remote operation without direct physical contact. This intermediary layer simplifies user interaction while managing the complexity of electronic control systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The electronic control system is designed to perform multiple functions: receiving wireless commands, processing navigation logic, controlling motor components, and providing feedback to the user. By consolidating these diverse functions into a single integrated control unit, the patent reduces overall system complexity while maintaining comprehensive remote operational capability.
3Productivity
If automated transport device is used, then productivity improves, but device complexity increases due to motor and control systems
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the transport function and the control system into an integrated unit that is directly attached to the waste receptacle. The motor components, drive system, and control electronics are merged into a single cohesive assembly, eliminating the need for separate transport equipment and reducing overall system complexity while maintaining high productivity.
Solution Approach 2:
The transport device incorporates dynamic control capabilities that allow it to adapt to varying terrain and operational conditions. The system can adjust its movement characteristics in real-time based on sensor feedback and command inputs, optimizing performance while managing complexity through intelligent control algorithms rather than mechanical complexity.
4Reliability
If remote monitoring capability is added, then reliability improves through feedback, but device complexity increases due to communication hardware
Solution Approach 1:
The transport device incorporates a feedback system that transmits operational status, location, and sensor data back to the user or central management system. This two-way communication enables real-time monitoring and verification of device performance, enhancing reliability by allowing users to confirm proper operation and detect issues early in the operational cycle.
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 safe and convenient movement of heavy waste receptacles to collection points without human interaction, ensuring timely collection and reducing the risk of injury, while allowing remote users to monitor and adjust operations through feedback data.
Implementation Method 1
one or more motor components configured to rotate the one or more wheels
Implementation Method 2
a two-way communication device configured to receive input commands from a human user through a computerized device, to relay the input commands to the one or more microprocessors, to receive data from the microprocessor, and to transmit data from the microprocessor to the human user through the computerized device
Data Source
AI summary
A remotely-controllable transporter for waste receptacles is disclosed herein in several examples. As one example, the remotely-controllable transporter may include an axle for replacing a native waste receptacle axle and be configured to removably attach thereto. In another example, the remotely-controllable transporter may include side brackets to removably attach to a variety of waste receptacles. In yet another example, the remotely-controllable transporter may be part of an integrally-formed waste receptacle assembly. Also disclosed herein are methods for use of the disclosed remotely-controllable transporters and waste receptacle assemblies.