Pedal waste bin optimized for partial or full factory automation

    公开(公告)号:US09932174B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-04-03

    申请号:US14919866

    申请日:2015-10-22

    Inventor: Hongyuan Han

    Abstract: A trash bin having parts optimized for partial or full automated assembly. Components are fabricated of materials that are easily manipulated by factory automation equipment as well as those that may be selectively deformed during the assembly or installation process. Elastic or deformable characteristics also facilitate the retention of assembled or installed parts. A barbed element deforms during installation into a received aperture, then returns to a relaxed state in which one or more barbs inhibit the dislocation of the element from the aperture. A post having an aperture for receiving an axle therein is formed of resilient materials such that the post flexes outward under the urging of the axle until the axle is aligned with the aperture, at which point the post resumes a neutral position with the axle engaged in the aperture. Interfaces between components are selected in order to simplify the mechanical mating of components.

    Foot activated waste bin
    24.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11459173B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-10-04

    申请号:US16562703

    申请日:2019-09-06

    Inventor: Hongyuan Han

    Abstract: Self-opening bins are described. The bin includes a base unit defining a foot well and a sensor configured to detect whether an object is within the foot well. The bin also has a receptacle and a lid configured to close the receptacle. A lid motor configured to mechanically open the lid is also included in the bin. The lid motor is configured to open the lid in response to detection of an object within the foot well. Methods for operating the self-opening bins are also described.

    FOOT ACTIVATED WASTE BIN
    29.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20200079587A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-03-12

    申请号:US16562703

    申请日:2019-09-06

    Inventor: Hongyuan Han

    Abstract: Self-opening bins are described. The bin includes a base unit defining a foot well and a sensor configured to detect whether an object is within the foot well. The bin also has a receptacle and a lid configured to close the receptacle. A lid motor configured to mechanically open the lid is also included in the bin. The lid motor is configured to open the lid in response to detection of an object within the foot well. Methods for operating the self-opening bins are also described.

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