Induction actuated container

US7750591B2 · kind B2 · utility

Inventors

• Xin Wang · San Jose, US
• Jiangqun Chen · Fujian, CN
• Shiping Wang · Libertyville, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 7, 2006
• Grant date: Jul 6, 2010
• Expiry date: Nov 18, 2028

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10T29/49815
• WIPO field: Environmental technology
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

A method of controlling an operation of an induction actuated container cover includes the steps of (a) normally retaining a cover panel of the container cover in a closed position; (b) detecting a target movement of a user by a sensor; (c) generating a first actuating signal to an actuation unit when the sensor detects the target movement of the user; (d) generating an actuation output from the actuation unit to the cover panel of the container cover, wherein the actuation output contains a decelerating and torque enhancing force which moves the cover panel of the container cover at an opened position; (e) pivotally actuating the cover panel of the container cover at the opened position via the actuation output to expose a storage cavity, and (f) generating a second actuating signal to pivotally actuate the cover panel of the container cover back to the closed position.