Segmented Rubbish Bin Cover with Dynamic Fasteners

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is a need for a solution to conceal wheeled rubbish bins and recycling bins with handles and wheels from view, especially when they are not being collected, as they are often unsightly and cannot be easily hidden by all property owners, and existing solutions either do not fully obscure the bin or restrict its mobility.

Innovation Solution

A rubbish bin blind cover that is designed to be placed over or around the bin, using weather-resistant materials and fasteners to securely hide the bin from sight while allowing it to be easily moved for collection, and can be easily removed for emptying without damage.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If a storage housing with opening door and lid is used to hide the rubbish bin, then the bin is concealed from view, but the bin cannot be easily moved while in the housing

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveconcealment capabilityVSAvoidbin mobility

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The blind cover is divided into separate components: a main body portion and a lid portion that can be independently manipulated. This allows the cover to be segmented for easy placement and removal while maintaining full concealment when assembled, resolving the contradiction between concealment and mobility.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The blind cover employs dynamic fastening mechanisms (straps, buckles, or Velcro) that allow quick attachment and detachment. This dynamic system enables the cover to transition between concealed and mobile states efficiently, allowing the bin to be easily moved when the cover is removed rather than permanently fixed in a housing.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Object-affected harmful factors

If a decorative receptacle cover that attaches closely to the waste receptacle is used, then the mid-section is protected and decorated, but the entire receptacle is not hidden and the cover must remain attached during use

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveweather protectionVSAvoidaccessibility

Core Design Contradiction:

Object-affected harmful factorsVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The blind cover is designed as a complete enclosure with separate lid and body portions, unlike partial decorative covers. This segmentation allows the entire bin to be concealed while maintaining weather protection, and the lid can be independently opened for access without removing the entire cover.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The blind cover serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides weather protection, full concealment from view, and allows easy access when needed. The multi-functional design resolves the contradiction by making the cover both protective and accessible through its removable lid mechanism.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Ease of manufacture

If a fixed wooden storage housing is used to conceal the bin, then the bin is hidden, but the housing is complex and does not allow easy removal for emptying

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveconcealment capabilityVSAvoidhousing structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The blind cover uses flexible fabric or vinyl material instead of rigid wooden construction. This flexible shell approach simplifies the structure dramatically while maintaining concealment capability, and allows the cover to be easily rolled or folded for storage and quick removal for emptying.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

Solution Approach 2:

The blind cover employs dynamic fastening mechanisms that allow quick attachment and detachment, unlike fixed wooden housings. This dynamic system enables rapid removal for emptying and simple reattachment, resolving the contradiction between concealment and ease of operation with minimal structural complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

4Ease of operation

If a blind cover is designed to be easily removed and installed, then mobility is maintained, but the cover may not provide sufficient weather resistance

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinstallation easeVSAvoidweather resistance

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The blind cover uses composite construction combining weather-resistant materials (vinyl, coated fabric, or treated canvas) with durable fastening systems. This composite approach maintains weather resistance while enabling easy removal and installation, resolving the contradiction between operational ease and reliability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #40Composite materials

Solution Approach 2:

The blind cover employs dynamic but secure fastening mechanisms (heavy-duty straps with buckles or industrial Velcro) that provide both ease of operation and reliable weather resistance when closed. The dynamic fastening system ensures the cover can be easily removed when needed while maintaining protective integrity during use.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS10829300B1Rubbish bin blind cover

Publication Date: 2020.11.10 VIA STEPHEN D

AI summary

A rubbish bin blind cover 12 used to hide a wheeled W rubbish bin G, that has a handle H and a lid L, from sight until rubbish or recyclables collection day. A blind cover body 14 having a hollow cylindrical form with a top periphery, fasteners, straps, and a wire frame, with a blind cover lid 30 which is the diameter of the cylinder. The blind cover lid 30 is attacked by fasteners, and straps that crisscross with a wire frame that holds the lid L of a trashcan when opening or closing.