20251ROB6: River Surface Waste Cleaning Machine

Last updated on 27 Jul 2025

Brief Description and Functionality

A river surface waste cleaning machine is an automated or semi-automated machine designed to remove floating waste such as plastic, leaves, and other debris from the surface of rivers, lakes, or canals. Typically equipped with a conveyor belt mechanism, the robot collects waste using rotating paddles or scoops that lift the debris onto a conveyor and deposit it into a collection bin.

Applications

Water Pollution Control
Environmental Conservation
Support for Cleanup Initiatives
Educational and Awareness Tool
Data Collection and Monitoring

Working

The River Surface Waste Cleaning Machine is engineered to operate on the principle of mechanical collection and conveyor-based extraction, designed specifically for floating waste removal from water surfaces.

1. Buoyant Structure and Stability

The machine is built on a catamaran-style or pontoon-based float to ensure stability.
It provides a stable base for all mounted equipment like motors, conveyors, and bins.

2. Waste Capturing System

Guiding arms/skimmers extend outward at the front.
These direct floating debris toward the intake mouth of the machine.
They work passively with water flow or dynamically if the machine is moving.

3. Conveyor Belt Mechanism

At the intake zone, a rotating conveyor belt (with perforated or mesh paddles) scoops waste from the water surface.
The belt is powered by an electric or solar motor, typically using a DC gear motor.
The conveyor rotates upward and backward, lifting waste from the water.

4. Waste Elevation and Collection

As the conveyor lifts, gravity and mechanical alignment allow waste to fall into a collection bin or hopper at the rear.
Excess water drains through the perforations in the belt, minimizing liquid in the waste bin.

5. Propulsion System (if mobile)

DC motors or paddle wheels propel the machine using battery or solar energy.
Navigation is controlled manually or via a remote-control unit, allowing directional movement to cover wider areas.

6. Control System

A basic electrical control circuit or a microcontroller regulates motor speeds, timing, and conveyor activation.
Some systems integrate limit switches or ultrasonic sensors to detect bin full levels or waterline.