Trash Bin Backboard Chute Redirecting Waste
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Solution Overview
Problem
Trash often misses the trash bin and hits nearby walls, causing cleanliness and hygiene issues.
Innovation Solution
A backboard apparatus with a base made of flexible or rigid material, configured as a chute, is attached to the trash bin to funnel and redirect thrown trash into the bin, preventing it from hitting walls.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a trash bin is placed in front of walls or in corners, then it enables convenient trash disposal, but thrown trash may miss the bin and hit the walls causing cleanliness issues
Solution Approach 1:
A backboard apparatus is introduced as an intermediary component between the trash bin and the wall. The backboard is positioned behind the trash bin and extends outward to intercept thrown trash before it can hit the wall, while still allowing trash to fall into the bin. This mediator structure resolves the contradiction by protecting the wall without interfering with the ease of trash disposal.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If a backboard apparatus is added to prevent trash from hitting walls, then wall cleanliness is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The backboard apparatus is segmented into multiple functional components: a backboard portion positioned behind the trash bin, support structures to hold the backboard, and integration with the trash bin structure. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function while keeping the overall design manageable and not overly complex.
Solution Approach 2:
The backboard apparatus serves multiple functions simultaneously: it acts as a protective shield for the wall, provides structural support through integration with the trash bin, and maintains the aesthetic appearance of the trash bin area. This multi-functionality justifies the added device complexity by delivering multiple benefits from a single addition.
Data Source
AI summary
A trash bin backboard apparatus including a base is disclosed. The base may include one or more base walls. The base may be configured to be shaped as a chute by folding the base walls. The base may be further configured to be secured in an interior portion of a trash bin or secured to an exterior portion of the trash bin. Further, at least a portion of the base walls may be disposed outside the trash bin and above a top periphery of the trash bin, when the base may be secured in the interior portion of the trash bin or secured to the exterior portion of the trash bin.