Waterproof Induction Container Cover With Concealed Drive Housing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional induction containers lack water resistance, exposing electrical and mechanical components to moisture, corrosive gases, and trash residuals, leading to erosion and reduced lifespan, and the power supply unit is inconvenient to replace due to exposure and contamination.
Innovation Solution
A waterproof induction container design with concealed electrical and mechanical components, a pivot shaft driven by an actuation unit, and a power supply unit located at the rear of the control housing, allowing for easy battery replacement without detaching the housing, and minimizing energy loss through direct linkage of the servo motor, transmission gear unit, and pivot shaft.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If the container uses conventional induction design with exposed electrical and mechanical components, then the container can be operated automatically via sensor detection, but the components are exposed to moisture, corrosive gas, and trash residuals leading to erosion and reduced service lifespan
Solution Approach 1:
The container is divided into separate functional modules: a control housing containing electrical components (sensor, circuit board, actuation unit), a mechanical transmission system (pivot shaft, gear unit), and the container body. This segmentation isolates sensitive components from contaminants while maintaining automatic operation capability.
Solution Approach 2:
A waterproof control housing acts as an intermediary barrier between the electrical/mechanical components and the external environment (moisture, corrosive gas, trash residuals). The housing protects components from direct exposure while allowing the system to maintain its automatic sensing and actuation functions.
2Ease of operation
If the transmission shaft and gear unit are exposed for cover panel actuation, then the mechanical transmission function is achieved, but moisture and trash residuals contaminate the components
Solution Approach 1:
The transmission system is segmented and enclosed within the control housing. The pivot shaft and gear unit are positioned inside the waterproof housing, separating the mechanical transmission function from direct exposure to harmful environmental factors.
Solution Approach 2:
The control housing serves as a protective intermediary that encloses the transmission shaft and gear unit, preventing direct contact with moisture and trash residuals while allowing the mechanical actuation function to operate effectively.
3Use of energy by moving object
If the battery compartment is formed at the bottom side of the housing and accessible from the storage cavity, then power supply is provided, but the battery and power supply unit are vulnerable to contamination from moisture, corrosive gas, and trash residuals
Solution Approach 1:
The power supply system is segmented and enclosed within the waterproof control housing. The battery compartment is positioned inside the housing, separating the electrical power supply from the external environment and preventing contamination.
Solution Approach 2:
The waterproof control housing acts as a protective intermediary that encloses the battery and power supply unit, preventing direct exposure to moisture, corrosive gas, and trash residuals while maintaining electrical functionality.
4Ease of manufacture
If the housing must be detached from the container body for battery replacement, then the battery compartment is accessible, but the operation becomes inconvenient and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The battery compartment is segmented as a separate accessible module within the control housing. The housing can be detached from the container body as a complete unit, allowing battery replacement without disassembling the entire container structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The control housing is designed with dynamic accessibility - it can be detached from the container body for battery maintenance and then reattached. This dynamic configuration allows convenient battery replacement while maintaining the sealed protective environment during normal operation.
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 effectively protects components from environmental contaminants, prolongs the container's lifespan, and allows for easy battery access without compromising the structural integrity, ensuring smooth operation and reduced maintenance costs.
Implementation Method 1
an actuation unit concealed in the first side concealed compartment in a waterproof manner to operatively link with the sensor unit and to operatively coupled to the pivot shaft, wherein the actuation unit is actuated to move the cover panel via the pivot shaft
Implementation Method 2
a gear transmission unit for controlled cover panel movement
Data Source
AI summary
A waterproof induction container includes a container body and an induction actuated container cover. The container body includes a storage cavity and a container opening. The induction actuated container cover includes a control housing, a cover panel, and an automatic driving arrangement. The control housing has a side concealed compartment and a cover opening. The cover panel is pivotally mounted to the control housing to pivotally move between a closed position and an opened position. The automatic driving arrangement is concealed in the side concealed compartment of the control housing in a waterproof manner to prevent any contamination of the automatic driving arrangement by moisture, corrosive gas, and trash residuals.