Trash bag detection device, smart trash receptacle and method for control of automatic bag replacement

• Main Authors: Li, Jianxiang, Qiu, Beijing
• Format: Patent
• Language: English
• Published: 22.02.2022
• Subjects: ALARM SYSTEMS; CONTROL OR REGULATING SYSTEMS IN GENERAL; CONTROLLING; CONVEYING; FUNCTIONAL ELEMENTS OF SUCH SYSTEMS; GATHERING OR REMOVAL OF DOMESTIC OR LIKE REFUSE; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL; MONITORING OR TESTING ARRANGEMENTS FOR SUCH SYSTEMS ORELEMENTS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; PACKING; PERFORMING OPERATIONS; PHYSICS; REGULATING; SIGNALLING; SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; STORING; TRANSPORTING

The present invention discloses a trash bag detection device for a smart trash receptacle, comprising a transmitter for transmitting a signal and a receiver for receiving a signal, both the transmitter and the receiver being disposed on internal surfaces of the trash receptacle, wherein the signal received by the receiver is a direct signal transmitted from the transmitter or a signal from the transmitter that has been reflected. The present invention also discloses a smart trash receptacle incorporating such a trash bag detection device and a method for control of automatic bag replacement. With the present invention, the position of a trash bag in the trash receptacle can be automatically detected, allowing improved intelligent control of the trash receptacle. This is helpful in protecting the trash bag, saving resources, reducing potential safety risks of the smart trash receptacle and increasing its stability and reliability.