GARBAGE BIN

Abstract

A garbage-containing device is disclosed. The garbage-containing device includes a bin, a first ring and a second ring. The first ring is installed on the bin. The second ring is pivotally installed on the first ring. An upper edge of a bag can be clamped between the first and second rings.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

The present invention will be described through detailed illustration of two embodiments referring to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of a garbage-containing device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the garbage-containing device shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of a bag to be installed on the garbage-containing device shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the bag installed on the garbage-containing device shown in FIG. 3.

FIG. 5 is an enlarged partial cross-sectional view of the bag installed on the garbage-containing device shown in FIG. 4.

FIG. 6 is an exploded view of a garbage-containing device according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of a bag installed on the garbage-containing device shown in FIG. 6.

FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the garbage-containing device in another position than shown in FIG. 7.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a conventional garbage-containing device.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, there is shown a garbage-containing device 10 according to a first embodiment of the present invention. The garbage-containing device 10 includes a bin 20, a first ring 30, a second ring 40 and a cover 60.

The bin 20 includes a base 26 and a barrel 27 installed on the base 26. The barrel 27 defines a space 22 and includes an upper edge 25 and a connective portion 21 near the upper edge 25.

The cover 60 includes two sleeves 62 formed on a lower side and separated by a gap 61 and a lug 63 formed on the lower side.

The cover 60 is installed on the barrel 27. The connective portion 21 of the barrel 27 is located between the sleeves 61 of the cover 60. A pin 70 is fit in the sleeves 61 of the cover 60 and the connective portion 21 of the barrel 27, thus pivotally installing the cover 60 on the barrel 27.

A pedal 24 is pivotally installed on the base 26 and, more specifically, between the base 26 and the barrel 27. The pedal 24 includes, at an end, a tread 241 exposed from the base 26 and barrel 27. A rod 23 includes a lower end pivotally connected to an opposite end of the pedal 24 and an upper end formed with two lugs 231 pivotally connected to the lug 63 of the cover 60 by a pin 80.

The first ring 30 includes a wall 31, an external flange 33 formed on an external side of the wall 31 and an internal flange 34 formed on an internal side of the wall 31. The wall 31 defines a slit 32. There are two lugs 311 formed on an internal side of the wall 31 so that the slit 32 is located between the lugs 311. Each of the lugs 311 is formed with a boss 312. The external flange 33 is installed on the upper edge 25 of the barrel 27.

The second ring 40 includes two lugs 41 formed on an external side, an abutting portion 43 formed on the external side and a handle 44 formed on an internal side. Each of the lugs 41 defines a recess 411. The abutting portion 43 includes a plurality of teeth 431.

A lower edge of the second ring 40 is located on the internal flange 34 of the first ring 30. The lugs 41 of the second ring 40 are located between the lugs 311 of the first ring 30. The bosses 312 of the first ring 30 are inserted in the recesses 411 of the second ring 40. Thus, the second ring 40 is pivotally installed on the first ring 30.

Referring to FIG. 3, the tread 241 of the pedal 24 is trodden so that the cover 60 is lifted. The second ring 40 is lifted by the handle 44. A bag 50 is inserted in the barrel 27 through the second ring 40. An upper edge 51 of the bag 50 is retroflexed so that it wraps the second ring 40.

Referring to FIGS. 4 and 5, the tread 241 of the pedal 24 is released so that the cover 60 is returned. The second ring 40 is released. The upper edge 51 of the bag 50 is clamped between the second ring 40 and the first ring 30 and, more specifically, between the teeth 431 of the abutting portion 43 formed on the external side of the second ring 40 and the internal side of the first ring 30.

Referring to FIGS. 6 through 8, there is shown a garbage-containing device according to a second embodiment of the present invention. The second embodiment is like the first embodiment except two things. Firstly, there is used a bin 90 instead of the bin 20. The bin 90 includes a barrel 110 installed on a base. Secondly, there is used a cover assembly 100 instead of the cover 60. The cover assembly 100 includes a frame 101 installed on the barrel 110 and a cover 103 pivotally installed on the frame 101. The frame 101 defines an opening. A lock 102 is installed on the frame 101. The cover 103 closes the opening defined in the frame 101. A tongue 104 is extended from the cover 103. The cover 103 includes a touch portion 105.

Referring to FIG. 7, the opening defined in the frame 101 is closed by the cover 103. The tongue 104 is inserted and retained in the lock 102. Thus, the cover 103 is locked to the frame 101.

Referring to FIG. 8, the touch portion 105 is pushed so that the tongue 104 is released from the lock 102. The cover 103 is lifted from the frame 101. The opening defined in the frame 101 is opened.

The garbage-containing device according to the present invention exhibits several advantages. Firstly, its integrity is ensured since the second ring 40 is pivotally connected to the first ring 30 and hence will not be lost. Secondly, the bag 50 is firmly positioned since its upper edge 51 is clamped between the teeth 431 of the abutting portion 43 of the second ring 40 and the first ring 30. Thirdly, the structure is simple. Fourthly, the operation is easy.

The present invention has been described via the detailed illustration of the embodiments. Those skilled in the art can derive variations from the embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments shall not limit the scope of the present invention defined in the claims.

Claims

1. A garbage-containing device comprising a bin, a first ring installed on the bin and a second ring pivotally installed on the first ring so that an upper edge of a bag can be clamped between the first and second rings.

2. The garbage-containing device according to claim 1 wherein one of the first and second rings comprises an abutting portion formed thereon for firm abutment against the upper edge of the bag.

3. The garbage-containing device according to claim 2 wherein the abutting portion is formed on the second ring.

4. The garbage-containing device according to claim 2 wherein the abutting portion includes a plurality of teeth.

5. The garbage-containing device according to claim 1 wherein the first ring comprises at least one lug formed thereon, wherein the second ring comprises at least one lug formed thereon and pivotally connected to the lug of the first ring.

6. The garbage-containing device according to claim 5 wherein the lug of the first ring comprises a boss formed thereon, wherein the lug of the second ring defines a recess for receiving the boss of the lug of the first ring.

7. The garbage-containing device according to claim 5 wherein the first ring comprises two lugs, wherein the second ring comprises two lugs pivotally connected to the lugs of the first ring.

8. The garbage-containing device according to claim 7 wherein each of the lugs of the first ring comprises a boss formed thereon, wherein each of the lugs of the second ring defines a recess for receiving the boss of a related one of the lugs of the first ring.

9. The garbage-containing device according to claim 5 wherein one of the first and second rings comprises an abutting portion formed thereon for firm abutment against the upper edge of the bag.

10. The garbage-containing device according to claim 9 wherein the abutting portion is formed on the second ring.

11. The garbage-containing device according to claim 9 wherein the abutting portion includes a plurality of teeth.

12. The garbage-containing device according to claim 1 comprising a cover pivotally installed on the bin.

13. The garbage-containing device according to claim 12 wherein the cover comprises two sleeves formed thereon, wherein the bin comprises a connective portion formed thereon and located between the sleeves of the cover, wherein the garbage-containing device comprises a pin driven in the connective portion of the bin through the sleeves of the cover.

14. The garbage-containing device according to claim 12 comprising a pedal and a rod for connecting the cover to the pedal so that the cover is lifted when the pedal is trodden.

15. The garbage-containing device according to claim 14 wherein the cover comprises at least one lug formed thereon, wherein the rod comprises at least one lug formed thereon and pivotally connected to the lug of the cover.

16. The garbage-containing device according to claim 15 comprising a pin fit in the lug of the cover and the lug of the rod.

17. The garbage-containing device according to claim 1 comprising a cover assembly installed on the bin.

18. The garbage-containing device according to claim 17 wherein the cover assembly comprises a frame installed on the bin and a cover pivotally installed on the frame.

19. The garbage-containing device according to claim 18 wherein the frame comprises a lock installed thereon, wherein the cover comprises a tongue installed thereon for releasable insertion in the lock of the frame.

20. The garbage-containing device according to claim 19 wherein the cover comprises a touch portion so that the tongue of the cover is released from the lock of the frame when the touch portion of the cover is pushed.