A receptacle may provide a touchless opening and closing lid that may be activated by a motion sensor. A swing-door may form a front of the receptacle and may open and close to expose and provide access to a molded interior liner. A non-slip molded base may form a platform for the receptacle. A fragrancing system may be provided inside of the lid and may emit a waterless mist containing a fragrance when the lid opens.

A trash compactor may include a frame, a cavity, a trash receptacle, a platen movable to compress trash collected in the trash receptacle, a set of linkages and a drive mechanism configured to drive said platen up and down, the drive mechanism further configured as one of the link elements, and a platen guide mechanism configured to restrict the motion of the platen in an up and down manner.

A power-saving control device for operation of an electronic garbage can is provided. The power-saving control device includes a rotation-blocked current setting register, a sampling resistor, an analog-digital converter, an analog-digital conversion result register, and a comparing unit, which are electrically connected in sequence. A reference end of the comparing unit is connected to the rotation-blocked current setting register, and an output end of the comparing unit is connected to a microcomputer control unit. A connecting point between the sampling resistor and a motor positive and negative rotation driving circuit is connected to the analog-digital converter. The comparing unit compares a current value obtained in real time with a reference current value in the rotation-blocked current setting register, and when the real-time current value is greater than the reference current value, the microcomputer control unit stops supplying power to a motor by controlling the motor positive and negative rotation driving circuit. The power-saving control device has greatly reduced power consumption during operation of an electronic garbage can and a prolonged service life of its battery. The device does not need any stroke sensor while it is simple in structure, low in costs, and high in reliability.

This application is directed to systems and methods of locking and unlocking a hatch lid or any other type of opening having a hinged covering. In some embodiments, a blade is actuated by a motor or linear actuator. Blades of the inventive subject matter can include one or two racks that interact with one or two pinion gears. In embodiments having rotational motors, a pinion gear can be coupled with that motor and with a rack that can cause the blade to move when the motor turns. In embodiments having linear actuators, the linear actuator more directly causes the blade to move. Other embodiments of the inventive subject matter include a screw mechanism that can interact with a locker receptacle upon rotating a motor coupled thereto.

The inventive subject matter of this application is directed to system and methods that bring about the opening and closing of hatches, doors, windows, or other hinged openings. Embodiments of the inventive subject matter feature one or more levers that are coupled with a motor or linear actuator. Upon activating a motor or linear actuator, a lever coupled thereto (e.g., by a linkage) rotates, taking the system from a locked configuration to an unlocked configurations. In some embodiments, continued actuation brings the system from a closed configuration to an open configuration.

Systems and methods described in this application are directed to hatch lid actuation systems. Actuation systems of the inventive subject matter are configured to effect the opening and closing of lids that are hingedly coupled with an opening. An embodiment featuring a rotational actuator, e.g., a motor, as well as an embodiment featuring a linear actuator are described. Embodiments having rotational actuators can additionally feature a gearbox. Embodiments of the inventive subject matter can also include sensor packages that can determine various hatch lid conditions (e.g., whether a lid is open, closed, wet, etc.).

An actuating garbage bin lid includes a frame, a lid body, a plurality of engaging units, and a control unit. The frame encloses an inlet opening. The lid body is pivotally connected to the frame to selectively cover the inlet opening. The driving unit is disposed on the frame to drive the lid body to pivot. Each of the engaging units includes a positioning assembly and a communication cable. The positioning assembly is disposed on the frame. A first end of the communication cable is electrically connected to the driving unit. The control unit is connected to one of the engaging units and includes a first member fixed to the positioning assembly and a sensor electrically connected to a second end of the communication cable. The sensor is adapted for being actuated and sends signals via the communication cable to control the driving unit.

A trashcan assembly can include a body portion, a lid portion pivotably coupled with the body portion, and a sensor assembly configured to generate a signal when an object is detected within a sensing region. The sensor assembly can include a plurality of transmitters having a first subset of transmitters and a second subset of transmitters. A transmission axis of at least one transmitter in the first subset of transmitters can be different from a transmission axis of at least one of the transmitters in the second subset of transmitters. An electronic processor can generate an electronic signal to a power-operated drive mechanism for moving the lid portion from a closed position to an open position, such as in response to the sensor assembly detecting the object.

A digital-display control apparatus of a garbage can with adjustable sensing distance includes an emitter, a receiver, amplifier, an analog to digital converter, an analog to digital conversion result register, a comparison unit, a sensing distance adjustable register, a microcomputer control unit and a drive circuit, wherein the receiver is connected to the analog to digital conversion result register via the amplifier and the analog to digital converter, wherein the outputs of the analog to digital conversion result register and the adjustable sensing distance register are respectively connected to the comparison unit, wherein one output of the microcomputer control unit is connected to the drive circuit, wherein control ports of the microcomputer control unit are respectively connected with the analog to digital conversion result register, the comparison unit, the adjustable sensing distance register and the emitter. The digital-display control apparatus further includes a digital displayer and keys, which is capable of selecting the sensing distance by directly pressing keys or choose the predetermined sensing distance.

An inductive trash can structure mainly includes a upper cover assembly constituted by a combination seat, rotary frame, rotary protrusion and rotary sheets, control element, first elastic element, engagement element, drive assembly constituted by a movable carrier, engagement rod and drive element, linkage switch, at least one second elastic element, at least one inductor and at least one power supply. The rotary sheets is used as a trash can cover to reduce the space required for a cover opening action, the inductor is adapted to open and close the upper cover assembly with its automatic induction to increase use hygiene, the first elastic element is used to open the cover instantly, and the closing of the drive assembly allows use safety.