Trash container with induction actuated cover and adjustable detection distance arrangement and its controlling method
US11702282B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 21, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 21, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65F2210/168
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A trash can includes an induction actuated cover being actuated to move between a closed position and an opened position in response to an object, an actuation module being activated at one of an operation mode and a setting mode, and an adjustable detection distance arrangement. At the operation mode, the induction actuated cover is moved from the closes position to the opened position when the object is detected above an induction window within a detection range at a preset detection distance. The adjustable detection distance arrangement is arranged to store a desired detection distance at the setting mode. The desired detection distance is selectively adjusted from the induction window and is defined as a distance of the object placed above the induction window. The desired detection distance is stored to replace the preset detection distance for actuating the induction actuated cover at the operation mode.
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