KR20220087217A - The apparatus of separate collection a recycle and controlling methdo of the same - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed are a recycling separation and collection device and a method for controlling the same. According to this, the recycling separation and collection device, the inlet; and an object recognizer for recognizing an object input through the inlet and determining whether the object corresponds to a recyclable product; and, if the object corresponds to the recyclable, an object classifier for measuring the weight of the recyclable and classifying the type of the recyclable in response; and a coin dispenser for calculating a compensation cost for the recycled product based on the type of the recycled product and the weight of the recycled product, and outputting the compensation cost.

Description

RECYCLING SEPARATE COLLECTION DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

The present invention relates to a recycling separation and collection apparatus and a control method thereof, and more particularly, to a recycling separation and collection apparatus capable of conveniently separating and disposing of recyclables and receiving a sales cost for the separation and collection apparatus and a control method thereof.

As the number of single-person households increases, recyclables such as soju bottles, beer bottles, books, and cans are increasing per household. In addition, people who live in a detached house (multi-family house) for the first time rather than an apartment house (apartment, row house, etc.) often do not know where or what type of recycling is being carried out. Accordingly, it takes a lot of labor and time to sort and dispose of recyclables directly.

Currently, most recycling handlers scan barcodes to recognize and sort recyclables. However, in the case of recyclables, barcodes are often damaged in the process of being discarded, making it difficult to separate and collect recyclables.

Furthermore, recyclables such as soju bottles and beer bottles are made of glass and are often broken in the process of separating and collecting recyclables.

Korean Patent Publication No. 10-1537486 (2015.07.10)

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a recycling separation and collection device capable of conveniently separating and discarding recyclables without scanning a barcode and receiving a sales cost for the recycling and a control method thereof.

In addition, an object of the present invention is to provide a recycling separation and collection device having an internal structure capable of preventing damage or damage in the process of collecting recyclables, and a method for controlling the same.

Recycling separation and collection apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, an inlet; and an object recognizer for recognizing an object input through the inlet and determining whether the object corresponds to a recyclable product; and, if the object corresponds to the recyclable, an object classifier for measuring the weight of the recyclable and classifying the type of the recyclable in response; and a coin dispenser for calculating a compensation cost for the recycled product based on the type of the recycled product and the weight of the recycled product, and outputting the compensation cost.

In the recycling separation and collection device, the object classifier comprises: a plurality of weight sensors; and a driving motor for rotating each of the plurality of weight sensors by a predetermined angle in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction, wherein the driving motor sets a reference value for each of the plurality of weight sensors, and sets a reference value for each of the weight sensors. When the recyclables are located, the weight of the recyclables may be measured and each of the plurality of weight sensors may be rotated clockwise or counterclockwise depending on whether the weight of the recyclables is greater than or less than the reference value.

In the recycling separation and collection device, the inlet is connected to any one of the weight sensors located at the top of the plurality of weight sensors by a conveyor belt, and the recyclables are transferred to the one weight sensor along the conveyor belt. can go down

In the recycling separation and collection device, the inclination of the conveyor belt may be set to have a speed such that the recyclables are not broken by impact when the recyclables are lowered by any one of the weight sensors.

A method of controlling a recycling separation and collection device according to another embodiment of the present invention, the step of putting an object; and, recognizing the object to determine whether the object is a recyclable product; and, if the object corresponds to the recycled product, measuring the weight of the recycled product and classifying the type of the recycled product corresponding thereto; and calculating a compensation cost for the recycled product based on the type of the recycled product and the weight of the recycled product, and outputting the compensation cost.

In the control method of the recycling separation and collection device, the recycling separation and collection device includes a plurality of weight sensors, and rotates each of the plurality of weight sensors by a predetermined angle in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction, and the plurality of weight sensors A reference value is set for each, and when the recyclables are located on each weight sensor, the weight of the recyclables is measured and each of the plurality of weight sensors is rotated clockwise or counterclockwise depending on whether it is above or below the reference value can do it

In the control method of the recycling separation and collection device, the inlet into which the object is put is connected to one of the weight sensors located at the uppermost position among the plurality of weight sensors by a conveyor belt, and the recyclables are transported along the conveyor belt. It can descend with any one of the above weight sensors.

In the control method of the recycling separation and collection device, the inclination of the conveyor belt may be set to have a speed such that the recyclables are not broken by impact when the recyclables are lowered by one of the weight sensors. have.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to conveniently separate and discard recyclables without scanning a barcode, and to receive a sale fee for this.

In addition, according to an embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to prevent damage or damage to recyclables that frequently occur in the process of collecting recyclables.

1 is a perspective view showing the exterior of a recycling separation and collection device according to the present invention.
2 is a diagram showing the configuration of an object recognizer included in the recycling separation and collection device according to the present invention.
3 is a diagram illustrating an internal configuration of an object classifier included in the recycling separation and collection device according to the present invention.
4A to 4F are diagrams for explaining a screen displayed on the recycling separation and collection device according to the present invention.
5 is a view showing a control process of the recycling separation and collection device according to the present invention.
6 is a view showing the operation of the weight sensor included in the recycling separation and collection device according to the present invention.
7 is a diagram illustrating a computing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail so that those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains can easily implement them. However, the present invention may be embodied in several different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. And in order to clearly explain the present invention in the drawings, parts irrelevant to the description are omitted, and similar reference numerals are attached to similar parts throughout the specification.

In the present specification, duplicate descriptions of the same components will be omitted.

Also, in this specification, when it is said that a certain element is 'connected' or 'connected' to another element, it may be directly connected or connected to the other element, but other elements in the middle It should be understood that there may be On the other hand, in this specification, when it is mentioned that a certain element is 'directly connected' or 'directly connected' to another element, it should be understood that another element does not exist in the middle.

In addition, the terms used herein are used only to describe specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the present invention.

Also, in this specification, the singular expression may include the plural expression unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

Also, in this specification, terms such as 'include' or 'have' are only intended to designate that the features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification exist, and one or more It is to be understood that the existence or addition of other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof, is not precluded in advance.

Also in this specification, the term 'and/or' includes a combination of a plurality of described items or any item of a plurality of described items. In this specification, 'A or B' may include 'A', 'B', or 'both A and B'.

Also, in this specification, detailed descriptions of well-known functions and configurations that may obscure the gist of the present invention will be omitted.

1 is a perspective view showing the exterior of a recycling separation and collection device according to the present invention.

The recycling separation and collection apparatus 100 according to the present invention may include an inlet (not shown), an object recognizer 110, an object classifier 120, a control unit (not shown), and a coin dispenser (not shown).

The inlet (not shown) may be an article or an object into it. In this case, a hinge is installed in the inlet (not shown), and the user opens the entrance and puts recyclables in it and then removes his or her hand to automatically close it.

The object recognizer 110 may recognize an object input through an inlet (not shown) and determine whether the object corresponds to a recyclable product.

When the object corresponds to a recycled product, the object classifier 120 may measure the weight of the recycled product and classify the type of the recycled product in response thereto.

According to an embodiment, the object classifier 120 may include a plurality of weight sensors and a driving motor.

The driving motor may rotate each of the plurality of weight sensors in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction by a predetermined angle. In this case, the drive motor sets a reference value for each of the plurality of weight sensors, and when a recycled product is located on each weight sensor, the weight of the recycled product is measured and each of the plurality of weight sensors is rotated clockwise depending on whether it is above or below the reference value. Alternatively, it can be rotated counterclockwise.

The controller (not shown) may control overall operations of the object recognizer 110 , the object classifier 120 , and the coin dispenser (not shown).

The coin ejector (not shown) may calculate a compensation cost for the recyclables based on the type of recyclables and the weight of the recyclables, and output the compensation cost.

A coin ejector (not shown) may discharge coins according to the compensation cost, and if there is no coin or there is an error, information about this may be transmitted to the management server to notify.

2 is a diagram showing the configuration of an object recognizer included in the recycling separation and collection device according to the present invention.

The object recognizer 110 may include a camera 210 , a conveyor belt 220 , and a motor 230 .

The camera 210 may obtain an image of the input object, analyze the image, and determine whether the object corresponds to a recycled product. For example, it may be determined whether the object corresponds to a recyclable object to be recycled, such as a soju bottle, a beer bottle, a can, or a book.

The conveyor belt 220 may connect the inlet and any one weight sensor located at the uppermost position among the plurality of weight sensors. In this case, the recyclables may descend to any one of the weight sensors along the conveyor belt 220 .

By having a structure in which the recyclables gradually descend to the sorting space through the inclined conveyor belt 220, it is possible to prevent damage to the recyclables made of glass material.

Meanwhile, according to the embodiment, the inclination of the conveyor belt 220 may be set to have a speed such that the recyclables are not broken by impact when the recyclables are lowered by any one of the weight sensors.

In this case, the inclination of the conveyor belt 220 may be changed in response to the weight of the input recycled product. For example, if a heavy beer bottle is inserted, the slope may be set gently in consideration of the fact that acceleration is attached to the descent, and if a light can is inserted, the slope may be set rapidly considering that the descent acceleration is relatively small. By adjusting the inclination of the conveyor belt 220 according to the input recyclables, it is possible to prevent damage to the recyclables as much as possible.

Meanwhile, according to the modified embodiment, the inclination of the conveyor belt 220 may be set differently in accordance with the type of recyclables.

3 is a diagram illustrating an internal configuration of an object classifier included in the recycling separation and collection device according to the present invention.

When the object corresponds to a recycled product, the object classifier 120 may measure the weight of the recycled product and classify the type of the recycled product in response thereto. In this case, the object classifier 120 may classify the object into a space suitable for the type of recyclables.

According to an embodiment, the object classifier 120 may include a plurality of weight sensors 310 , 320 , 330 and a driving motor (not shown).

A driving motor (not shown) may rotate each of the plurality of weight sensors 310 , 320 , and 330 in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction by a predetermined angle. In this case, the driving motor (not shown) sets a reference value for each of the plurality of weight sensors 310 , 320 , 330 , and measures the weight of the recycled product when the recycled product is positioned on each of the weight sensors 310 , 320 , 330 . Accordingly, each of the plurality of weight sensors 310 , 320 , and 330 may be rotated clockwise or counterclockwise depending on whether it is greater than or less than the reference value.

Referring to FIG. 3 , recyclables are safely moved from the object recognizer 110 to the object classifier 120 through the conveyor belt 220 .

The object classifier 120 is composed of two layers, and is sent to the left or right to classify the recyclables into the sorting spaces 340 , 350 , 360 , 370 corresponding to the type of recyclables through a driving motor, and descends one layer at a time. In this case, a sponge is installed on the plate supporting the recyclables to alleviate the impact of falling, and a net can be installed in the sorting space to alleviate the impact.

4A to 4F are diagrams for explaining a screen displayed on the recycling separation and collection device according to the present invention.

4A is an initial screen. In the standby state before the separation of recyclables is started, a guidance screen 410 asking to put items to be sold is displayed.

4B is a screen 420 displayed when real-time object detection and analysis is performed. Objects can be judged and analyzed in real time, divided into four labels, and can be distinguished.

4C is a screen 430 in the case of a malfunction or an error. In FIG. 4C , a message is displayed that the storage box is full and there is no more space for recyclables.

4D is a screen 440 indicating that the goods are properly put in and are being sorted. Based on the image information and weight information processed by the control unit, a suitable price is searched for by comparing it with the real-time recycling market price, and then information is provided to the coin outlet.

4E is a screen for displaying information on classified recyclables ( 450 ). In this case, information about the type of recyclable product, weight compensation cost, and the like is displayed.

4f is a screen for calculating a compensation price (460). After all the processes are completed, the coin is discharged by calculating the price for the weight of the object.

5 is a view showing a control process of the recycling separation and collection device according to the present invention.

A method for controlling a recycling separation and collection device according to the present invention includes the steps of: inputting an object; and, recognizing the object to determine whether the object is a recyclable product; and, if the object corresponds to the recycled product, measuring the weight of the recycled product and classifying the type of the recycled product corresponding thereto; and calculating a compensation cost for the recycled product based on the type of the recycled product and the weight of the recycled product, and outputting the compensation cost.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 5, it will be described in detail.

An object is input (S501).

The object is recognized (S502).

In this case, the empty weights of each recyclable are measured and averaged, and only items within the 10% error range can be put in. This makes it possible to more accurately classify the type of disease. And if the weight measured through the weight sensor and the weight stored in the database is out of 10%, it is considered that the weight has been added with water or stones and the object is returned.

In order to accurately recognize an object, learning can be performed using deep learning using the object detection technique or CNN algorithm.

The weight is measured (S503).

In this case, the weight of the recycled product can be measured by the weight sensor. The weight sensor may be implemented as a load cell.

It is determined whether the weight is less than a first threshold (S504).

If it is less than the first threshold (S504-Yes), the recyclables are classified into the first area (S505). In this case, it is determined whether the weight is less than the second threshold (S506). If the weight is less than the second threshold (S506-Yes), it is classified as a can (S507). On the other hand, if the weight is greater than or equal to the second threshold (S506-No), it is classified as a soju bottle (S508).

On the other hand, if the weight is greater than or equal to the first threshold in step S504 (S504-No), the recyclable goods are classified into the second area (S509). In this case, it is determined whether the weight is less than the third threshold (S510). If the weight is less than the third threshold (S510-Yes), it is classified as a beer bottle (S511). On the other hand, if the weight is greater than or equal to the third threshold (S510-No), it is classified as a book (S512).

6 is a view showing the operation of the weight sensor included in the recycling separation and collection device according to the present invention.

The weight sensor 310 may be rotated clockwise or counterclockwise based on a set reference value. In this case, if the recyclables are positioned on the weight sensor 310, the weight sensor 310 measures the weight of the recyclables. If it is greater than or equal to the reference value, it may rotate in a clockwise direction ( S620 ), and if it is less than the reference value, it may rotate in a counterclockwise direction ( S610 ).

7 is a diagram illustrating a computing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The computing device TN100 of FIG. 7 may be the recycling separation and collection device 100 described herein.

In the embodiment of FIG. 7 , the computing device TN100 may include at least one processor TN110 , a transceiver device TN120 , and a memory TN130 . In addition, the computing device TN100 may further include a storage device TN140 , an input interface device TN150 , an output interface device TN160 , and the like. Components included in the computing device TN100 may be connected by a bus TN170 to communicate with each other.

The processor TN110 may execute a program command stored in at least one of the memory TN130 and the storage device TN140. The processor TN110 may mean a central processing unit (CPU), a graphics processing unit (GPU), or a dedicated processor on which methods according to an embodiment of the present invention are performed. The processor TN110 may be configured to implement procedures, functions, and methods described in connection with an embodiment of the present invention. The processor TN110 may control each component of the computing device TN100.

Each of the memory TN130 and the storage device TN140 may store various information related to the operation of the processor TN110. Each of the memory TN130 and the storage device TN140 may be configured as at least one of a volatile storage medium and a nonvolatile storage medium. For example, the memory TN130 may include at least one of a read only memory (ROM) and a random access memory (RAM).

The transceiver TN120 may transmit or receive a wired signal or a wireless signal. The transceiver TN120 may be connected to a network to perform communication.

On the other hand, the embodiment of the present invention is not implemented only through the apparatus and/or method described so far, and a program for realizing a function corresponding to the configuration of the embodiment of the present invention or a recording medium in which the program is recorded may be implemented. And, such an implementation can be easily implemented by those skilled in the art from the description of the above-described embodiment.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto, and various modifications and improvements by those skilled in the art using the basic concept of the present invention as defined in the following claims are also presented. It belongs to the scope of the invention.

100: recycling separation and collection device 110: object recognizer
120: object classifier 210: camera
220: conveyor belt 230: motor
310, 320, 330: a plurality of weight sensors

Claims (8)

In the recycling separation and collection device,
inlet;
an object recognizer for recognizing an object input through the inlet and determining whether the object corresponds to a recycled product;
an object classifier for measuring the weight of the recyclables and classifying the types of the recyclables in response if the object corresponds to the recyclables; and
and a coin dispenser configured to calculate a compensation cost for the recycled product based on the type of the recycled product and the weight of the recycled product, and output the compensation cost. According to claim 1,
The object classifier is
a plurality of weight sensors; Wow
a driving motor for rotating each of the plurality of weight sensors by a predetermined angle in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction;
The driving motor sets a reference value for each of the plurality of weight sensors, measures the weight of the recycled product when the recycled product is located on each weight sensor, and the plurality of weight sensors according to whether it is greater than or less than the reference value A recycling separation and collection device, rotating each in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. According to claim 1,
The inlet is connected to any one of the weight sensors located at the top of the plurality of weight sensors by a conveyor belt,
The recyclables descend to the one of the weight sensors along the conveyor belt, a recycling separation and collection device. 4. The method of claim 3,
The inclination of the conveyor belt is,
When the recyclables are lowered by the one of the weight sensors, the recycling separation and collection apparatus is set to have a speed that is not broken by impact. In the control method of the recycling separation and collection device,
step in which the object is input;
recognizing the object and determining whether the object is a recyclable product;
if the object corresponds to the recyclables, measuring the weight of the recyclables and classifying the types of recyclables in response thereto; and
and calculating a compensation cost for the recyclables based on the type of the recyclables and the weight of the recyclables, and outputting the compensation cost. 6. The method of claim 5,
The recycling separation and collection device includes a plurality of weight sensors,
rotating each of the plurality of weight sensors by a predetermined angle in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction,
A reference value is set for each of the plurality of weight sensors, and when the recycled product is located on each weight sensor, the weight of the recycled product is measured and each of the plurality of weight sensors is rotated clockwise or A method of controlling a recycling separation and collection device, rotating it in a counterclockwise direction. 6. The method of claim 5,
The inlet into which the object is put is connected by a conveyor belt to any one of the weight sensors located at the top of the plurality of weight sensors,
The control method of the recycling separation and collection device, wherein the recyclables descend to the one of the weight sensors along the conveyor belt. 8. The method of claim 7,
The inclination of the conveyor belt is,
When the recyclables are lowered by the one of the weight sensors, the control method of the recycling separation and collection device is set so that the recyclables are not broken by impact.

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