Induction actuation container with rechargeable power supply
US8141734B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | May 19, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65F2210/172
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A container includes a container body having a receiving cavity and a container opening communicating with the receiving cavity, a cover panel movably coupled mounted at the container opening to fold between a closed position and an opened position, and an induction actuation system. The induction actuation system includes an actuation unit to automatically drive the cover panel moving between the closed position and the opened position in responsive to a presence of a user and a power recharging arrangement which includes a battery unit detachably supported by the container body, wherein the battery unit is mounted at the container body to electrically connect to the actuation unit for resuming proper operation thereof and is detached from the container body for recharging purpose.
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