CPC B65F 1/1473 (2013.01) [B62B 3/022 (2013.01); B62B 2205/14 (2013.01); B65F 2210/165 (2013.01); B65F 2210/172 (2013.01)] | 15 Claims |
1. A computer-controlled rubbish container comprising:
a rubbish container having a top portion and a bottom portion and a receptacle body extending therebetween;
two or more motorized wheel assemblies coupled to the bottom portion,
each of the motorized wheel assemblies comprising:
an electric motor,
a wheel coupled to the electric motor,
an actuator coupled to the wheel, and
a motor bracket hingedly coupled to the bottom portion and further coupled to the electric motor, and a wheel bracket hingedly coupled to the bottom portion and further coupled to the wheel,
wherein upon extension of the actuator, the wheel is configured to engage with a ground surface, and upon retraction of the actuator the wheel is configured to disengage from the ground surface;
a plurality of casters coupled to the bottom portion of the rubbish container, wherein the plurality of casters is engaged to the ground surface when the actuator is in a retracted state, and the plurality of casters is disengaged from the ground surface when the actuator is in an extended state;
a wheel assembly shield coupled to the bottom portion and configured to surround at least a portion of the motorized wheel assembly;
a power bank for providing a power source to the electric motor and actuator; and
a control circuit coupled to the electric motor;
wherein the control circuit is configured to receive a wireless signal comprising said driving instructions for achieving remote drive capability.
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