[001]The present disclosure relates to the field of waste segregation. More
particularly, the present disclosure relates to a segregated waste disposal system for separating and storing waste in a plurality of respective storage chamber.
BACKGROUND
[002]The background description includes information that may be useful in
understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[003] With rapid urbanisation, country is facing an immense waste management
challenge. Over 377 million urban people live in 7,935 towns and cities, produce 62 million tonnes of municipal solid waste per annum. Only 43 million tonnes (MT) of waste is collected, 11.9 million tonnes (MT) is treated, and 31 million tonnes (MT) is disposed of in landfill sites. In some regions, waste segregation is a voluntary project, while other areas require waste segregation as a requirement to curb waste removal.
[004] It has been observed that many people find waste segregation to be a nuisance
since the separation of items of trash into a plurality of respective waste chamber can be an inconvenience. People find it comfortable to have only one trash chamber for all types of waste as compared to several chambers. Therefore, a different type of waste or garbage material gets accumulated together. This accumulated collection of different types of garbage needs to be segregated to help in waste management, recycling etc. Hence, a large amount of energy, man-hours, time-period needs to be applied to be able to segregate the garbage materials.
[005] The current techniques require using a plurality of waste-bins each for a
different type of wastes which is again challenging as the habits of people is not to segregate
based on the type of garbage material but to put/accumulate all type of garbage in a single
type of waste-bin. Further, even if majority of people do follow proper guidelines for
segregating the waste depending on type of material of waste, but few people still don't
follow the proper guidelines will defeat the purpose of segregating in first place.
[006] There is, therefore, a need in the art to provide a multiple chamber waste
segregator apparatus that can be used for segregating garbage articles based on the type of

material of garbage. In particular what is needed is a waste segregation apparatus that overcomes the above-mentioned and other limitations of the existing solutions and utilize techniques, which are robust, accurate, fast, efficient, cost-effective and simple.
OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[007] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment
herein satisfy are as listed herein below.
[008] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a multiple chamber waste
segregator.
[009] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a multiple chamber
waste segregator that assists in waste management and recycling.
[0010] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a multiple chamber
waste segregator for continuously monitoring status of filled garbage and inform local
authority when waste chamber is full.
[0011] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a multiple chamber
waste segregator that helps to segregate biodegradable waste that can be used for generating
energy.
[0012] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a multiple chamber
waste segregator which is easy to operate and compact in size.
[0013] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a multiple chamber
waste segregator that is cost-effective and easy to implement.
SUMMARY
[0014] The present disclosure relates to the field of waste segregation. More
particularly, the present disclosure relates to a segregated waste disposal system for
separating and storing waste in a plurality of respective storage chamber.
[0015] An aspect of the present disclosure provides a waste segregation apparatus.
The apparatus includes: a housing having an inlet to receive an article of garbage; a second set of sensors configured with the inlet such that the second set of sensors to sense a second set of attributes associated with type of the article of garbage; a plurality of chambers, wherein each of the plurality of chambers is designated for receiving a distinct type of the article of garbage, and wherein each of the plurality of chambers having a lid to control access to the chamber, and wherein the distinct type of the article of garbage comprises a biodegradable and non-biodegradable; a rotatable plate configured with the inlet above the

plurality of chambers; and a control unit operatively coupled to the second set of sensors,
wherein the control unit configured to: determine the type of the article of garbage based on
the sensed second set of attributes; open lid of one of the plurality of chambers based on the
determined type of the article of garbage; and rotate the rotatable plate such that the article of
garbage is segregated into the chamber designated for the determined type of the article of
garbage.
[0016] In an embodiment, the inlet is configured with a top lid having a first set of
sensors, and wherein the first set of sensors to sense a first set of attributes associated with
weight of the article of garbage.
[0017] In an embodiment, the second set of sensors comprises any or a combination
of an infrared sensor, a proximity sensor, an F&C SNIOmm PNP glass detection sensor, a
capacitive sensor and a moisture sensor.
[0018] In an embodiment, the apparatus comprises a first set of rotary devices coupled
with the top lid and a second set of rotary devices coupled with each of the lids of the
plurality of chambers, and wherein the first set of rotary devices and the second set of rotary
devices operatively coupled with the control unit, and wherein the control unit configured to:
determine weight of the garbage article placed over the lid based on the sensed first set of
attributes; compare the determined weight with a predefined or predetermined threshold of
weight, wherein if the weight of the article of garbage is less than the predefined or
predetermined threshold of weight, the first set of rotary devices and the second set of rotary
devices are actuated to dump the article of garbage in the designated chamber of the plurality
of chambers based on the sensed second set of attributes.
[0019] In an embodiment, the apparatus comprises a primary cutter operatively
coupled with the control unit, and configured with the inlet, and wherein when the
determined weight is less than the predefined or predetermined threshold of weight the
primary cutter is actuated for a first time period, the article of garbage get cut into smaller
pieces.
[0020] In an embodiment, the first set of sensors comprises any or a combination of a
load cell and HX711 weight sensor.
[0021] In an embodiment, at least one of the plurality of chambers designated for
metallic type of the article of garbage comprises a secondary cutter to cut the metallic type of
the article of garbage into smaller pieces, and wherein the at least one chamber designated for
metallic type of the article of garbage comprises a magnetic layer to attract the cut smaller
pieces of the article of garbage.

[0022] In an embodiment, the apparatus comprises a third set of sensors operatively
coupled to the control unit, the third set of chambers configured with the plurality of
chambers to determine if the plurality of chambers is full and generate an alarm signal if the
determined plurality of chambers is full.
[0023] In an embodiment, the apparatus comprises a transceiver configured to
transmit the generated alert to local authorities.
[0024] In an embodiment, the third set of sensors comprises any or a combination of
an ultrasonic sensor, a capacitive sensor, a proximity sensor and an optical sensor.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0025] In the figures, similar components and/or features may have the same
reference label. Further, various components of the same type may be distinguished by
following the reference label with a second label that distinguishes among the similar
components. If only the first reference label is used in the specification, the description is
applicable to any one of the similar components having the same first reference label
irrespective of the second reference label.
[0026] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of an exemplary multiple chamber waste
segregation apparatus in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0027] FIG. 2 illustrates exemplary components of multiple chamber waste
segregation apparatus in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0028] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to
provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present invention. It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that embodiments of the present invention may be practised without some of these specific details.
[0029] Embodiments of the present invention include various steps, which will be
described below. The steps may be performed by hardware components or may be embodied in machine-executable instructions, which may be used to cause a general-purpose or special-purpose processor programmed with the instructions to perform the steps. Alternatively, steps may be performed by a combination of hardware, software, firmware and/or by human operators.
[0030] Various methods described herein may be practised by combining one or more
machine-readable storage media containing the code according to the present invention with

appropriate standard computer hardware to execute the code contained therein. An apparatus
for practising various embodiments of the present invention may involve one or more
computers (or one or more processors within a single computer) and storage systems
containing or having network access to computer program(s) coded in accordance with
various methods described herein, and the method steps of the invention could be
accomplished by modules, routines, subroutines, or subparts of a computer program product.
[0031] If the specification states a component or feature “may”, “can”, “could”, or
“might” be included or have a characteristic, that particular component or feature is not required to be included or have the characteristic.
[0032] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the
meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on” unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[0033] While embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and
described, it will be apparent that the invention is not limited to these embodiments only. Numerous modifications, changes, variations, substitutions, and equivalents will be apparent to those skilled in the art, without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, as described in the claim.
[0034] The present disclosure relates to the field of waste segregation. More
particularly, the present disclosure relates to a segregated waste disposal system for separating and storing waste in a plurality of respective storage chamber.
[0035] An aspect of the present disclosure provides a waste segregation apparatus.
The apparatus includes: a housing having an inlet to receive an article of garbage; a second set of sensors configured with the inlet such that the second set of sensors to sense a second set of attributes associated with type of the article of garbage; a plurality of chambers, wherein each of the plurality of chambers is designated for receiving a distinct type of the article of garbage, and wherein each of the plurality of chambers having a lid to control access to the chamber, and wherein the distinct type of the article of garbage comprises a biodegradable and non-biodegradable; a rotatable plate configured with the inlet above the plurality of chambers; and a control unit operatively coupled to the second set of sensors, wherein the control unit configured to: determine the type of the article of garbage based on the sensed second set of attributes; open lid of one of the plurality of chambers based on the determined type of the article of garbage; and rotate the rotatable plate such that the article of
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garbage is segregated into the chamber designated for the determined type of the article of
garbage.
[0036] In an embodiment, the inlet is configured with a top lid having a first set of
sensors, and wherein the first set of sensors to sense a first set of attributes associated with
weight of the article of garbage.
[0037] In an embodiment, the second set of sensors comprises any or a combination
of an infrared sensor, a proximity sensor, an F&C SN10mm PNP glass detection sensor, a
capacitive sensor and a moisture sensor.
[0038] In an embodiment, the apparatus comprises a first set of rotary devices coupled
with the top lid and a second set of rotary devices coupled with each of the lids of the
plurality of chambers, and wherein the first set of rotary devices and the second set of rotary
devices operatively coupled with the control unit, and wherein the control unit configured to:
determine weight of the garbage article placed over the lid based on the sensed first set of
attributes; compare the determined weight with a predefined or predetermined threshold of
weight, wherein if the weight of the article of garbage is less than the predefined or
predetermined threshold of weight, the first set of rotary devices and the second set of rotary
devices are actuated to dump the article of garbage in the designated chamber of the plurality
of chambers based on the sensed second set of attributes.
[0039] In an embodiment, the apparatus comprises a primary cutter operatively
coupled with the control unit, and configured with the inlet, and wherein when the
determined weight is less than the predefined or predetermined threshold of weight the
primary cutter is actuated for a first time period, the article of garbage get cut into smaller
pieces.
[0040] In an embodiment, the first set of sensors comprises any or a combination of a
load cell and HX711 weight sensor.
[0041] In an embodiment, at least one of the plurality of chambers designated for
metallic type of the article of garbage comprises a secondary cutter to cut the metallic type of
the article of garbage into smaller pieces, and wherein the at least one chamber designated for
metallic type of the article of garbage comprises a magnetic layer to attract the cut smaller
pieces of the article of garbage.
[0042] In an embodiment, the apparatus comprise a third set of sensors operatively
coupled to the control unit, the third set of chambers configured with the plurality of
chambers to determine if the plurality of chambers is full and generate an alarm signal if the
determined plurality of chambers is full.
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[0043] In an embodiment, the apparatus comprises a transceiver configured to
transmit the generated alert to local authorities.
[0044] In an embodiment, the third set of sensors comprises any or a combination of
an ultrasonic sensor, a capacitive sensor, a proximity sensor and an optical sensor.
[0045] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of an exemplary multiple chamber waste
segregation apparatus in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0046] In an embodiment, an apparatus for waste segregation 122 can include but not
limited to four waste chambers including a non-biodegradable waste chamber 114, magnetic
casing chamber 124, biodegradable waste processor chamber 112, and processed
biodegradable waste chamber 120. The distinct waste product or an article of garbage can be
provided via inlet of an input dump 100 formed in the upper surface of waste segregator
apparatus 122. The input dump 100 can include a top lid (not shown) for controlling the
access of the article of garbage to the apparatus 122. The top lid can be configured with a first
set of sensors to sense weight of the article of garbage placed over the top lid. The first set of
sensors can include but not limited to HX711weighing sensor and load cell and the like.
[0047] In an embodiment, waste product passes through HX711 weighing sensor
interfaced with load cell, wherein HX711 weighing sensor coupled with a control unit (not shown)to monitor real-time distinct waste product weight based on a signal received and compare the real-time weight of the waste product with predefined or specified weight. If on comparison, monitored weight is less to the predefined weight, the control unit can generate a that can be used for opening of lid thereby passing the waste product to lowest chamber, else if weight is equal or more than the predefined, waste passes through middle-level chamber consisting of sensor plate 124 having a second set of sensors (not shown) and primary cutter 110. For example, in waste segregation apparatus 122, we set weight to 26 kg with a full of waste product placed over input dump 100,control unit will determine weight of the waste product, will do a comparison of the determined weight and the predefined weight. When the weight of waste product is determined to be 26 kg, then based on the determined weight, the control unit (in this case, real-time weight will be more than the predefined weight) will send a signal thereby opening the lid and placing the waste product in middle chamber for further operations.
[0048] In another embodiment, sensor plate 124 includes inductive proximity sensor,
F&C SN 10mm PNP glass detection sensor, capacitive sensor, and proximity moisture sensor. If the distinct waste product is metal may be magnetic or non-magnetic including iron, steel, stainless steel, copper, aluminium then inductive proximity sensor is activated and
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corresponding chamber is opened to drop down wastage into metal chamber. Further, this waste metal product is separated with help of magnetic casing comprises of rotary grinder and magnetic separator, separates magnetic waste material at periphery of the magnetic casing, and remaining is non-magnetic waste material. Likewise, if a waste product is in form of glass type then F&C SN 10mm PNP glass detection sensor is activated, and corresponding chamber is opened to drop down this type of wastage into a glass chamber. Further, in an embodiment, a capacitive sensor is used to sense wood / raw material as waste products, and corresponding chamber's lid is opened to allow waste product to pass through it. Similarly, for wet type waste product, proximity moisture sensor is used to allow wet waste product to pass through corresponding biodegradable waste processor chamber. After segregation of waste product by sensor plate 124, the distinct waste product proceeds to primary cutter 110, wherein primary cutter 110 cuts the distinct waste product into small pieces allowing it fall to respective biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste chamber.
[0049] In another embodiment, if waste chamber reaches maximum level, a third set
of sensors can sense IR sensor mounted onset of waste chambers transmit a signal to microcontroller, if distinct waste product equals pre-set threshold value thereby issuing real-time distinct waste product level status to local authorities and raising the alarm when a waste product reaches a pre-set threshold level. Biodegradable chamber comprising of processed biodegradable waste is utilised for recycling and energy production from a waste product. For example, use of waste product detectible by set of sensors or sensor plate 124 includes opening of a lid or cover, a deposit of waste into a waste chamber, passing of waste product through a threshold of the waste chamber, and a change in the level or volume of the waste product in the waste chamber.
[0050] FIG. 2 illustrates exemplary components of multiple chamber waste
segregation apparatus 122 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0051] Input dump 100, where input of waste product comes to sensor plate 124,
wherein sensor plate 124 includes inductive proximity sensor, F&C SN 10mm PNP glass detection sensor, capacitive sensor, and proximity sensor. Based in terms of physical properties distinct waste product is identified and segregated by sensor plate 124 to receive at primary cutter 110, wherein primary cutter 110 cuts distinct waste product allowing it fall to respective biodegradable 112 and non-biodegradable waste chamber 114. Further, non-biodegradable waste chamber comprises of rotary grinder 116 and magnetic plate118 known as magnetic casing 126, wherein magnetic casing 126 used for separation of magnetic material at the periphery of casing 126 and remaining is non-magnetic material.
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Simultaneously, sensor plate 124 helps a biodegradable waste product to get separated and processed in processed biodegradable waste chamber 112.
[0052] Thus, it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that the
diagrams, schematics, illustrations, and the like represent conceptual views or processes illustrating systems and methods embodying this invention. The functions of the various elements shown in the figures may be provided through the use of dedicated hardware as well as hardware capable of executing associated software. Similarly, any switches shown in the figures are conceptual only. Their function may be carried out through the operation of program logic, through dedicated logic, through the interaction of program control and dedicated logic, or even manually, the particular technique being selectable by the entity implementing this invention. Those of ordinary skill in the art further understand that the exemplary hardware, software, processes, methods, and/or operating systems described herein are for illustrative purposes and, thus, are not intended to be limited to any particular named.
[0053] In the foregoing description, numerous details are set forth. It will be apparent,
however, to one of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure, that the present invention may be practised without these specific details. In some instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form, rather than in detail, to avoid obscuring the present invention.
[0054] As used herein, and unless the context dictates otherwise, the term "coupled
to" is intended to include both direct coupling (in which two elements that are coupled to each other contact each other)and indirect coupling (in which at least one additional element is located between the two elements). Therefore, the terms "coupled to" and "coupled with" are used synonymously. Within the context of this document terms "coupled to" and "coupled with" are also used euphemistically to mean “communicatively coupled with” over a network, where two or more devices are able to exchange data with each other over the network, possibly via one or more intermediary device.
[0055] It should be apparent to those skilled in the art that many more modifications
besides those already described are possible without departing from the inventive concepts herein. The inventive subject matter, therefore, is not to be restricted except in the spirit of the appended claims. Moreover, in interpreting both the specification and the claims, all terms should be interpreted in the broadest possible manner consistent with the context. In particular, the terms “comprises” and “comprising” should be interpreted as referring to elements, components, or steps in a non-exclusive manner, indicating that the referenced
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elements, components, or steps may be present, or utilized, or combined with other elements, components, or steps that are not expressly referenced. Where the specification claims refers to at least one of something selected from the group consisting of A, B, C .... and N, the text should be interpreted as requiring only one element from the group, not A plus N, or B plus N, etc.
[0056] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and
further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.
ADVANTAGES OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0057] The present disclosure provides a multiple chamber waste segregator.
[0058] The present disclosure provides a multiple chamber waste segregator that
assists in waste management and recycling.
[0059] The present disclosure provides a multiple chamber waste segregator for
continuously monitoring status of filled garbage and inform local authority when the waste
chamber is full.
[0060] The present disclosure provides a multiple chamber waste segregator that
helps to segregate biodegradable waste that can be used for generating energy.
[0061] The present disclosure provides a multiple chamber waste segregator which is
easy to operate and compact in size.
[0062] The present disclosure provides a multiple chamber waste segregator that is
cost-effective and easy to implement.

We Claim:

A waste segregation apparatus, said apparatus comprising:
a housing having an inlet to receive an article of garbage;
a second set of sensors configured with the inlet such that the second set of sensors to sense a second set of attributes associated with type of the article of garbage; aplurality of chambers, wherein each of the plurality of chambers is designated for receiving a distinct type of the article of garbage, and wherein each of the plurality of chambers having a lid to control access to the chamber, and wherein the distinct type of the article of garbage comprises a biodegradable and non-biodegradable;
a rotatable plate configured with the inlet above the plurality of chambers; and a control unit operatively coupled to the second set of sensors, wherein the control unit configured to:
determine the type of the article of garbage based on the sensed second set of attributes;
open lid of one of the plurality of chambers based on the determined type of the article of garbage; and
rotate the rotatable plate such that the article of garbage is segregated
into the chamber designated for the determined type of the article of
garbage.
The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the inlet is configured with a top lid having
a first set of sensors, and wherein the first set of sensors to sense a first set of attributes
associated with weight of the article of garbage.
The apparatus as claimed in claim 2, wherein the second set of sensors comprises any or a combination of an infrared sensor, a proximity sensor, an F&C SNIOmm PNP glass detection sensor, a capacitive sensor and a moisture sensor.
The apparatus as claimed in claim 2, wherein the apparatus comprises a first set of rotary devices coupled with the top lid and a second set of rotary devices coupled with each of the lids of the plurality of chambers, and wherein the first set of rotary devices and the second set of rotary devices operatively coupled with the control unit, and wherein the control unit configured to:
determine weight of the garbage article placed over the lid based on the sensed first set of attributes;

compare the determined weight with a predefined or predetermined threshold of
weight, wherein if the weight of the article of garbage is less than the predefined or
predetermined threshold of weight, the first set of rotary devices and the second set of
rotary devices are actuated to dump the article of garbage in the designated chamber of
the plurality of chambers based on the sensed second set of attributes.
The apparatus as claimed in claim 4, wherein the apparatus comprises a primary cutter
operatively coupled with the control unit, and configured with the inlet, and wherein
when the determined weight is less than the predefined or predetermined threshold of
weight the primary cutter is actuated for a first time period, the article of garbage get cut
into smaller pieces.
The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first set of sensors comprises any or a combination of a load cell and HX711 weight sensor.
The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one of the plurality of chambers designated for metallic type of the article of garbage comprises a secondary cutter to cut the metallic type of the article of garbage into smaller pieces, and wherein the at least one chamber designated for metallic type of the article of garbage comprises a magnetic layer to attract the cut smaller pieces of the article of garbage.
The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the apparatus comprise a third set of sensors operatively coupled to the control unit, the third set of chambers configured with the plurality of chambers to determine if the plurality of chambers is full and generate an alarm signal if the determined plurality of chambers is full.
The apparatus as claimed in claim 8, wherein the apparatus comprises a transceiver configured to transmit the generated alert to local authorities.
The apparatus as claimed in claim 8, wherein the third set of sensors comprises any or a combination of an ultrasonic sensor, a capacitive sensor, a proximity sensor and an optical sensor.