Roller Shutter Garbage Can Double-Curtain Synchronization

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing garbage cans lack intelligence in opening mechanisms, have inadequate deodorization systems, and are cumbersome in design, leading to synchronization errors, excessive humidity, and difficulties in packaging and logistics.

Innovation Solution

A roller shutter-type intelligent garbage can with a double-curtain opening mode, powered by a single motor through a connecting rod gear assembly, and equipped with an integrated deodorization box and infrared sensor for gesture-controlled operation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Extent of automation

If a two-curtain opening mode is used with a power mechanism to simultaneously open and close both curtains, then the garbage can achieves intelligent opening functionality, but the structure becomes more complex and synchronization errors occur

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveintelligent opening functionalityVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Extent of automationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the control of both curtains into a single power mechanism. The connecting rod gear assembly integrates the drive for the first curtain and second curtain, allowing one motor to simultaneously control both curtains through a unified transmission system, thereby reducing structural complexity while maintaining intelligent opening functionality

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a connecting rod gear assembly as an intermediary mechanism between the motor and the two curtains. This intermediary component enables synchronized movement of both curtains through a single power source, eliminating the need for separate motors for each curtain and reducing synchronization errors

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Object-generated harmful factors

If spray is used for traditional deodorization methods, then deodorization is achieved, but excessive humidity is produced leading to more bacteria and odor

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveodorVSAvoidhumidity
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-generated harmful factorsVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the physical state and delivery method of the deodorization agent from liquid spray to solid/semi-solid granules. The deodorization box contains deodorization granules that are released in a controlled manner, avoiding the excessive humidity problem associated with spray methods while still achieving effective odor neutralization

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses replaceable deodorization granules in a deodorization box, which can be easily replaced when depleted. This approach is simpler and more effective than maintaining a complex spray system, and the granules provide sustained deodorization without producing humidity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

3Strength

If the garbage can is formed in one piece with traditional structure, then structural integrity is maintained, but packaging and logistics transportation costs increase and consumer mobility is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural integrityVSAvoidpackaging and logistics efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the garbage can into multiple separable components: a reusable main body and a detachable bucket. This segmentation allows the bucket to be removed and replaced easily, reducing packaging volume for storage and transportation while maintaining the structural integrity of the main body when assembled

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

The solution provides a faster and more accurate opening mechanism, improved deodorization efficiency by directing odor towards the garbage, and enhanced convenience through intelligent gesture control, while reducing packaging and logistics burdens.

Implementation Method 1

The power assembly includes a motor, a power gear, a connecting rod gear assembly, driven gears and transmission wheels, wherein the motor is mounted on the inner side of the garbage can head body and the output end thereof is connected to the power gear, the connecting rod gear assembly is rotatably mounted on the inner side of the garbage can head body via a movable bearing, the power gear is engaged and connected to the connecting rod gear assembly

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectGear mechanism: Gear

Implementation Method 2

the power gear is engaged and connected to the connecting rod gear assembly, the driven gears are movably mounted on the left and right-sides of the garbage can head body, the two ends of the connecting rod gear assembly are respectively engaged with the driven gears on the two sides

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMechanical transmission: Mechanical Advantage

Implementation Method 3

curtain sliding rails are disposed on both front and rear sides of the garbage can head body, rollers capable of sliding on the curtain sliding rails are respectively disposed on both sides of the curtain portion

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectFriction reduction: Roller

Implementation Method 4

equipped with an integrated deodorization box and infrared sensor for gesture-controlled operation

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectInfrared detection: Infrared Radiation

Data Source

PatentUS12304730B2Roller shutter-type intelligent garbage can
Publication Date: 2025.05.20 FUZHOU ZHIJING INTERNATIONAL TRADE CO LTD
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AI summary

The present invention provides a roller shutter-type intelligent garbage can including a garbage can body, a garbage can cover and a garbage can head, wherein an upper end of the garbage can body is provided with the garbage can cover, an inner side of the garbage can body is also provided with the garbage can head including a closure assembly, a power assembly and a garbage can head body, an upper end of the garbage can head body is provided with an opening, and the power assembly is mounted on an inner side of the garbage can head body and can drive the closure assembly to close and open the opening of the garbage can head body. In the present invention, a blade assembly is disposed more reasonably and stably, connection between rollers and transmission wheels is also more stable, a connecting rod assembly has better synchronous transmission effect, multiple sets of power are not required between the power assemblies, and the opening and closing speed is higher by adopting the double-curtain opening mode.