TWM565700U - Hand slamming smart trash can - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model relates to a smart trash can with a lifted lid, which comprises a trash can, a gesture action sensing module, a power linkage mechanism and a control unit. The trash can includes a bucket body with an opening and a lid body, and the lid body is pivotably disposed at a position where the bucket body can be opened and closed. The gesture action sensing module is used for sensing gesture actions to generate gesture sensing signals. The power linkage mechanism is used to drive the cover body to rotate relative to the barrel body to open and close the opening. The control unit interprets and processes the gesture sensing signal and outputs the corresponding control signal to trigger the power linkage mechanism to drive the lid to open or close the opening. It can automatically open and close the trash can to reduce the chance of bacterial infection. .

Description

Hand waving flip smart trash can

The utility model relates to a smart trash can with a hand-cranked lid, in particular to a smart bucket lid-closing control technology that can realize the non-contact automatic opening and closing of the trash can and reduce the probability of bacterial infection.

According to the concept of ordinary people, the trash can is just a container for holding dirty garbage. For hospitals, the trash can is one of the vectors of disease transmission. Although orange technology has become the mainstream of today's society, the general elderly care center or the hospital's garbage disposal method still discards the garbage by hand contact; in other words, the caregiver walks out by carrying a garbage bag in a portable manner The door, then lift the lid of the trash can, and then throw the trash bag directly into the trash can. Although most caregivers wear gloves, but for this protection, it is still unavoidable to touch the lid of the trash can with hands. There will still be a chance of being infected by the germs.

The trash cans used in daily life actually contain a lot of viruses, and those with poor resistance, such as the elderly, need to pay more attention. In particular, caregivers in hospitals or elderly care centers may be infected if they come into contact with trash cans if they are not guarded. Moreover, according to the knowledge, the trash bins sold in the market can be roughly divided into two kinds of trash cans, such as hand-clip type flip-flops, and the foot-type clamshell cans can avoid hands Contact with the lid of the trash can reduces the chance of bacterial infection, but can not exert force on the feet or cannot For people with physical disabilities or the elderly who are fully exerting force, it is really impossible to lift the lid and dump the garbage by stepping on it, which causes the inconvenience of the lift operation. On the other hand, even medical staff, cleaning staff, and When the family members are wearing gloves to lift the trash can, they will still unavoidably touch the lid of the trash can with their hands, so bacterial infection may still occur. Therefore, how to develop a trash can technology that can implement gesture operation to achieve the function of non-contact automatically lifting the lid of the trash can has become a technical issue urgently sought to be solved and challenged by those in the related technical field.

In view of the fact that the conventional technology is not perfect, there is still a need to improve it. Therefore, the creators of this new type are actively investing in R & D. After continuous research, design and implementation, the new type of R & D results are finally produced. .

The first object of the present invention is to provide a smart trash can with a hand-cranked lid, which is mainly constructed by functional technologies such as gesture sensing and judgment to achieve gesture operation and achieve the effect of automatically lifting the lid of the trash can and closing the opening. Therefore, the infection source of the trash can can be effectively excluded. In addition to reducing the probability of bacterial infection and meeting health requirements, it also has many features such as labor-saving and easy gesture operation. The technical means to achieve the new main purpose of the cost include a trash can, a gesture motion sensing module, a power linkage mechanism and a control unit. The trash can includes a bucket body with an opening and a lid body, and the lid body is pivotably disposed at a position where the bucket body can be opened and closed. The gesture action sensing module is used for sensing gesture actions to generate gesture sensing signals. The power linkage mechanism is used to drive the cover body to rotate relative to the barrel body to open and close the opening. The control unit interprets and processes the gesture sensing signal and outputs it as a corresponding control signal to trigger the power linkage mechanism to drive the cover to open or close the opening.

The second object of the present invention is to provide a hand-cranked smart trash can with a lifted lid controlling the lift-off angle of the trash can. It is mainly built by using functional technologies such as gesture sensing and judgment. When the trash can cover is lifted, the required opening angle can be lifted according to the volume of the trash. The technical means for achieving the new second purpose of the cost includes a trash can, a gesture motion sensing module, a power linkage mechanism and a control unit. The trash can includes a bucket body with an opening and a lid body, and the lid body is pivotably disposed at a position where the bucket body can be opened and closed. The gesture action sensing module is used for sensing gesture actions to generate gesture sensing signals. The power linkage mechanism is used to drive the cover body to rotate relative to the barrel body to open and close the opening. The control unit interprets and processes the gesture sensing signal and outputs it as a corresponding control signal to trigger the power linkage mechanism to drive the cover to open or close the opening. There are at least four types of gesture actions. When the first gesture action is generated, the gesture action sensing module generates a first gesture sensing signal, and outputs a first control signal after being interpreted and processed by the control unit. , To drive the power linkage mechanism to drive the cover to open the opening with an opening degree of one-third to one-fifth; when a second gesture motion is generated, the gesture motion sensing module is A second gesture sensing signal is generated, and the second control signal is output after being interpreted and processed by the control unit, so as to drive the power linkage mechanism to drive the cover to make about half of the opening opening; when the third When the gesture action is generated, the gesture action sensing module generates a third gesture sensing signal, and outputs a third control signal after being interpreted and processed by the control unit to drive the power linkage mechanism to drive the cover to fully open the Opening motion; when the fourth kind of gesture motion is generated, the gesture motion sensing module generates a fourth gesture sensing signal, and outputs a fourth control signal after being interpreted and processed by the control unit to drive The power driven linkage mechanism makes the cover closing the opening operation.

10‧‧‧ trash can

11‧‧‧ barrel

110‧‧‧ opening

111‧‧‧ receiving tank

112‧‧‧Electric Slot

12‧‧‧ cover

20‧‧‧ Gesture motion sensing module

21‧‧‧ infrared transmitter

22‧‧‧ Infrared Receiver

23‧‧‧ Infrared Transmitter Array

24‧‧‧ Infrared Receiver Array

30‧‧‧Power linkage mechanism

31‧‧‧Stepping motor

310‧‧‧Output shaft

32‧‧‧ pulley

33‧‧‧ Lasso

34‧‧‧First connecting rod

35‧‧‧Second link

40‧‧‧control unit

41‧‧‧Central Processing Module

42‧‧‧Memory module

43‧‧‧ timing module

44‧‧‧Drive Module

45‧‧‧Power supply module

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a specific implementation of closing a trash can opening according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a specific implementation diagram of opening a trash can opening according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the present invention for closing the opening of the trash bin.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the present invention for opening a trash can opening.

Fig. 5 is a front view implementation schematic diagram of the novel trash can.

FIG. 6 is a schematic implementation diagram of a specific circuit architecture of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a functional block diagram of the new specific architecture.

Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the control flow of the new program.

In order to allow your reviewers to further understand the overall technical characteristics of the present invention and the technical means to achieve the purpose of the invention, specific embodiments and drawings are described in detail: please refer to Figures 1 to 7 for a new type of cost reduction. The basic embodiment of the first object includes technical features such as a trash can 10, a gesture motion sensing module 20, a power linkage mechanism 30, and a control unit 40. The trash can 10 includes a bucket body 11 having an opening 110 and a cover body 12. The cover body 12 is pivotably disposed at a position where the barrel body 11 can open and close the opening 110. The gesture motion sensing module 20 is disposed on the barrel 11 and is configured to sense at least two gesture motions to generate at least two gesture sensing signals. The power linkage mechanism 30 is used to drive the cover body 12 to rotate relative to the barrel body 11 to open and close the opening 110. The control unit 40 interprets and processes the gesture sensing signal and outputs a control signal corresponding to the gesture action, so as to trigger the power linkage mechanism 30 to drive the cover body 12 to open or close the opening 110.

Please refer to FIG. 1 to FIG. 7 for a specific embodiment of a new type of cost, including technical features such as a trash can 10, a gesture sensing module 20, a power linkage mechanism 30, and a control unit 40. The trash can 10 includes a bucket body 11 having an opening 110 and a cover 12. The cover body 12 is pivotably disposed at a position where the bucket body 11 can open and close the opening 110. The gesture motion sensing module 20 is disposed on the barrel 11 and is configured to sense at least two gesture motions to generate at least two gesture sensing signals. The power linkage mechanism 30 is used to drive the cover body 12 to rotate relative to the barrel body 11 to open and close the opening 110. The control unit 40 interprets and processes the gesture sensing signal and outputs a control signal corresponding to the gesture action, so as to trigger the power linkage mechanism 30 to drive the cover body 12 to open or close the opening 110. The main reason of this embodiment is that there are at least four types of gestures mentioned above. When the first gesture of the user is generated, the gesture sensing module 20 generates a first gesture sensing signal, which is interpreted by the control unit 40. After processing, the first control signal is output to drive the power linkage mechanism 30 to drive the cover body 12 to open the opening 110 with an opening degree between one third and one fifth. When the second gesture motion is generated, the gesture motion sensing module 20 generates a second gesture sensing signal, which is interpreted and processed by the control unit 40 and outputs a second control signal to drive the power linkage mechanism 30 to drive the cover 12 to do The movement of opening the opening 110 by about one-half; when the third gesture is generated, the gesture motion sensing module 20 generates a third gesture sensing signal, and outputs a third control after being interpreted and processed by the control unit 40 The signal is used to drive the power linkage mechanism 30 to drive the cover 12 to perform the action of the full opening 110. When the fourth gesture motion is generated, the gesture motion sensing module 20 generates a fourth gesture sensing signal, which is interpreted and processed by the control unit 40 and outputs a fourth control signal to drive the power linkage mechanism 30 to drive the cover 12 to make The action of closing the opening 110. In addition, if the user makes at least one of the first to third gestures but fails to do so When the fourth gesture is performed, the control unit 40 starts counting the preset counting time. When the preset counting time (such as 1 to 5 minutes) is reached, the fourth control signal (that is, the control signal to close the opening) is output. ) To drive the lid body 12 to close the opening 110 by driving the power linkage mechanism 30.

In a more specific embodiment based on the above specific embodiment, the first gesture is that the hand moves from bottom to top, and the second gesture is that the hand is made within a predetermined time (such as 1 to 5 seconds). The second movement is from bottom to top, the third gesture is for the hand to move from bottom to top within a predetermined time (such as 1 to 5 seconds), and the fourth gesture is for the hand to move from top to bottom.

In another more specific embodiment based on the above specific embodiment, the first gesture is a hand movement from left to right, and the second gesture is a hand made within a predetermined time (such as 1 to 5 seconds). The second movement is from left to right, the third gesture is for the hand to make a third movement from left to right within a predetermined time (such as 1 to 5 seconds), and the fourth gesture is for the hand to be right to Move left.

The gesture motion sensing module 20 adopted by the new model includes at least two sets of reflective infrared sensors. As shown in FIG. 5, each reflective infrared sensor has at least one infrared emitter provided on the surface of the barrel 11. 21 and the infrared receiver 22, the infrared transmitter 21 and the infrared receiver 22 are used to sense at least two gesture actions to generate at least two gesture sensing signals.

The gesture motion sensing module 20 adopted by the new model is an infrared array sensor. As shown in FIG. 5, the infrared array sensor includes at least one infrared transmitter array 23 and an infrared receiver array provided on the surface of the barrel 11. 24, infrared emitter array 23 The infrared receiver array 24 is configured to sense at least two gesture actions to generate at least two gesture sensing signals.

Please refer to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. The above-mentioned barrel body 11 has a storage tank 111 communicating with the opening 110 and capable of containing garbage, and a volume smaller than the storage tank 111 and separated from the storage tank 111 and located in the barrel body 11. The bottom of the electrical slot 112. The power linkage mechanism 30 includes a stepping motor 31 provided in the electric tank 112 and operable under the control of the control unit 40, a pulley 32 and a cable 33 pivoted on one side of the electric tank 112. One end of the cable 33 is connected to the output shaft 310 of the stepping motor 31 and passes around the pulley 32 and passes through the electrical slot 112 at the other end to connect the cover 12 near the pivoted position. When the stepping motor 31 rotates in one direction, the pull cable 33 can be driven down by a distance through the pulley 32 to drive the cover 12 to rotate to an opening angle of the opening 110; when the stepping motor 31 rotates in the opposite direction Then, the cable 33 can be driven upward by a distance through the pulley 32 to drive the cover body 12 to rotate in the reverse direction to a closing angle of a closed opening 110.

Please refer to FIG. 3 to FIG. 4. In another embodiment, the above barrel body 11 has a storage tank 111 communicating with the opening 110 and capable of holding garbage, and a storage tank 111 having a volume smaller than the storage tank 111 and separated from the storage tank 111 and located in the barrel Electrical slot 112 at the bottom of the body 11. The power linkage mechanism 30 includes a stepping motor 31 provided in the electric tank 112 and operable under the control of the control unit 40, a first link 34 connected to the output shaft 310 of the stepping motor 31, and a second link One end of the lever 35 and the second link 35 is connected to the end of the first link 34, and the other end thereof is pivotally connected to the cover 12 near the pivotal position thereof. When the stepping motor 31 rotates in one direction, the second link 35 can be driven down by a distance through the first link 34 to drive the cover 12 to rotate to an opening angle of the opening 110; when the stepping motor 31 When turning in the opposite direction, A connecting rod 34 drives the second connecting rod 35 to move up a distance to drive the cover 12 to rotate in the opposite direction to a closing angle of a closing opening 110.

Specifically, with reference to the embodiments shown in FIGS. 6 to 7, the control unit 40 includes a central processing module 41 (such as a CPU, MCU), a memory module 42 electrically connected to the central processing module 41 to record the real-time operation status of the stepping motor 31, and a memory module 42 electrically connected to the central processing module 41 to provide timing information for the stepping motor 31 operation ; Or a timing module 43 (TIMER) for each step time of the stepping motor 31, a driving module 44 (MOTOR DIRVER) that can be triggered by the central processing module 41 to drive the stepping motor 31 to run; and a supply module Required power supply module 45.

Further, the present invention uses the gesture motion sensing module 20 to emit infrared rays, receives the reflected signal, amplifies it through an amplifier, and then changes the pivot circuit to a digital signal to inform the control unit 40 of the direction. Judging and determining the number of steps of the forward rotation and reverse rotation of the stepping motor 31. The power linkage mechanism 30 is composed of the stepping motor 31, the mechanical elements of the pulley 32, and the cable 33; but it is not limited to this. The pulling force can be reduced. As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the cable 33 (such as a nylon rope) is fixed with the pull ring on the cover 12 as shown in Figures 2 and 4 to accurately locate the lid of the trash can 10, which is clever. Opening and closing the trash can 10 without contact can save time and effort. The memory module 42 (EEPROM) shown in FIG. 7 is used to memorize the rotation direction and number of steps of the stepping motor 31 to prevent the stepping motor 31 from turning too far when the power is turned off and then turned on again. Through the gesture motion sensing module 20, the gesture direction is sensed, and then the sensing data is transmitted through the SPI interface to determine whether the lid of the trash can 10 is opened or closed. The gestures can be sensed by the gesture motion sensing module 20, the angle can be determined by the number of steps set by the stepping motor 31, and finally calculated by the central processing module 41 Whether the stepping motor 31 is in the forward or reverse direction is controlled. During the test, first use a simple program to test whether the gesture motion sensing module 20 can operate normally. As shown in FIG. 8, if the angle of the downward swing of the gesture is greater than 0 degrees or above, the stepping motor is driven to reverse. The seven-segment display used in the test will display 0; as shown in Figure 8, if the gesture is swung upwards at an angle greater than 90 degrees or above, the stepping motor is driven to rotate forward, and the seven-segment display will display 1. In addition, the lifting angle of the opening 110 of the trash can 10 can be controlled to a large, medium, and small lifting angle to lift the required opening 110 according to the volume of the trash, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 4.

Therefore, according to the specific embodiments described above, the new model does have the following characteristics:

1. This new type of technology can indeed use gesture sensing and judgment to build non-contact automatic lid opening and closing functions through gesture operation. Therefore, the source of infection in the trash can can be effectively eliminated, in addition to effectively reducing bacteria. In addition to the probability of infection, in addition to meeting health requirements, it can be labor-saving and easy to perform with gestures.

2. The new model does have the function of controlling the lifting angle of the trash can lid. It is mainly built by functional technologies such as gesture sensing and judgment. When opening the trash can lid, you can raise the required opening angle according to the volume of the trash.

The above is only a feasible embodiment of the new model, and is not intended to limit the patent scope of the new model. Any equivalent implementation based on the content, characteristics and spirit of the following claims should be implemented. Contained within the scope of the patent of this new model. The structural features of the new model specifically defined in the request are not found in similar items, and are practical and progressive. They have met the requirements for new patents. They have filed applications in accordance with the law. Applicants' legitimate rights and interests.

Claims (9)

A hand-cranked smart trash can includes a trash can including a bucket body with an opening and a cover body, and the lid body is pivotably disposed at a position where the bucket body can open and close the opening. ; At least one gesture motion sensing module, which is arranged in the barrel and is used for sensing at least two gesture motions to generate at least two gesture sensing signals; a power linkage mechanism for driving the cover relative to the The barrel can be rotated to open and close the opening; and a control unit that interprets and processes the gesture sensing signal and outputs a control signal corresponding to the gesture action to trigger the power linkage mechanism to drive the lid to open or close the lid. Opening action. As described in claim 1, the hand flips the lid of the smart trash can, wherein there are at least four types of gesture actions. When the first gesture action is generated, the gesture action sensing module generates a first gesture sense. The measurement signal is output by the control unit after the first control signal is output, to drive the power linkage mechanism to drive the cover to open the opening with an opening degree of one-third to one-fifth; when the second When the gesture action is generated, the gesture action sensing module generates a second gesture sensing signal, and outputs a second control signal after being interpreted by the control unit to drive the power linkage mechanism to drive the cover to open. The opening motion is about one-half; when the third gesture is generated, the gesture detection module generates a third gesture detection signal, and outputs a third control signal after being interpreted by the control unit. To drive the power linkage mechanism to drive the cover to fully open the opening; when a fourth gesture motion is generated, the gesture motion sensing module generates a fourth gesture sensing signal, which is controlled by the control unit After the meta-interpretation process, a fourth control signal is output to drive the power linkage mechanism to drive the cover body to close the opening. As described in claim 2, the first hand flips the smart trash can with a lid, wherein the first gesture is a movement of the hand from bottom to top, and the second gesture is a second movement of the hand within a predetermined time. The third movement is from the bottom to the top, the third movement is from the bottom to the top within a predetermined time, and the fourth movement is from the top to the bottom. As described in claim 2, the first hand flips the lid smart trash can, wherein the first gesture is a movement of the hand from left to right, and the second gesture is a second movement of the hand within a predetermined time. The third movement is from left to right, the third movement is that the hand makes a third movement from left to right within a predetermined time, and the fourth is that the hand moves from right to left. The hand-closing smart trash can according to claim 1, wherein the gesture motion sensing module includes at least two reflective infrared sensors, and each of the reflective infrared sensors has at least one set in the bucket An infrared transmitter and an infrared receiver on the body surface, the infrared transmitter and the infrared receiver are used for sensing at least two gesture actions to generate at least two gesture sensing signals. The hand-cranked smart trash can according to claim 1, wherein the gesture motion sensing module is an infrared array sensor, and the infrared array sensor includes at least one infrared ray disposed on a surface of the barrel body. A transmitter array and an infrared receiver array, the infrared transmitter array and the infrared receiver array are used to sense at least two gesture actions to generate at least two gesture sensing signals. The hand-closing smart trash bin as described in claim 1, wherein the bucket body has a receiving tank that communicates with the opening and can hold garbage, and a volume that is smaller than the receiving tank and is separated from the receiving tank and is located in the receiving tank. An electrical slot at the bottom of the barrel; the power linkage mechanism includes a stepping motor provided in the electrical slot and controlled by the control unit, a pulley and a cable pivoted on one side of the electrical slot; the One end of the cable is connected to an output shaft of the stepping motor and passes around the pulley and passes the other end through the electrical slot to connect the cover near its pivot position. When the stepping motor rotates in one direction, The cable can be driven down by a distance by the pulley to drive the cover to rotate to an opening angle to open the opening; when the stepping motor is turned in the opposite direction, the cable can be driven to move up by the pulley A distance to drive the cover to rotate backward to a closing angle that closes the opening. The hand-closing smart trash bin as described in claim 1, wherein the bucket body has a receiving tank that communicates with the opening and can hold garbage, and a volume that is smaller than the receiving tank and is separated from the receiving tank and is located in the receiving tank. An electrical slot at the bottom of the barrel; the power linkage mechanism includes a stepping motor disposed in the electrical slot and controlled by the control unit, and a first connecting rod connected to an output shaft of the stepping motor And a second link; one end of the second link is connected to the end of the first link, and the other end is pivotally connected to the position of the cover near its pivot; when the stepping motor rotates in one direction, The second link can be driven down by a distance through the first link to drive the cover to rotate to an opening angle to open the opening; when the stepping motor rotates in the opposite direction, it can pass through the first The connecting rod drives the second connecting rod to move upward for a distance to drive the cover to rotate in the opposite direction to a closing angle that closes the opening. The hand-closing smart trash can according to claim 7 or 8, wherein the control unit includes a central processing module for interpreting and processing the gesture sensing signal and outputting control signals corresponding to the gesture action, a A memory module electrically connected to the central processing module to record the operating status of the stepper motor, a timing module electrically connected to the central processing module to provide timing information for the operation of the stepper motor, a A driving module capable of being driven by the central processing module to drive the stepping motor and a power supply module for supplying required power.