1. Field of the Inventions
The present inventions are directed to trashcans.
2. Description of the Related Art
Receptacles and other devices having lids or doors are used in a variety of different settings. For example, in both residential and commercial settings, trashcans and other devices often have lids or doors for protecting or preventing the escape of the contents of the receptacle. In the context of trashcans, some trashcans include lids or doors to prevent odors from escaping and to hide the trash within the receptacle from view. Additionally, the lid of a trashcan helps prevent contamination from escaping from the receptacle.
Recently, trashcans with rotary-type motion dampers for slowing the motion of the lids have become commercially available. More specifically, these rotary dampening mechanisms are connected to the lids of the trashcans so as to slow the closing movement of the lids. As such, the trashcan is more aesthetically pleasing because the lid closes slowly, thereby preventing a loud slamming noise when the lid is moved to a closing position.
Further, these types of trashcans often are pedal-actuated, i.e., they include a foot pedal which is connected to the lid for moving the lid toward the open position. The rotary mechanisms are connected to the internal linkage connecting the foot pedal to the lid so as to slow the closing movement of the lid.
An aspect of at least one of the embodiments disclosed herein includes the realization that including a pivotable pedal protector can in some embodiments not only provide a stabilizing force to prevent the trash can from tipping over, but can also facilitate stacking of trashcans for shipping and/or storage. Another aspect of at least one of the embodiments disclosed herein includes the realization that including a notch or notches on the body or liner of a trashcan can facilitate insertion of more than one trash bag. Furthermore, providing a divider can further help separate a trash can, and facilitate more than one trash bag inside the trash can.
Thus, in accordance with an embodiment, a trashcan can comprise a body defining an interior cavity configured to receive trash, the trash can body having at least one upper opening through which trash can be inserted into the interior cavity, a lid pivotally attached to the trash can body so as to move between opened position and closed positions, a lid actuating system comprising a pedal and at least one linkage connecting the pedal with the lid, such that movement of the pedal causes opening and closing movement of the lid, a lid latch supported by the lid, the lid latch comprising a slidable member mounted so as to be slidable relative to the lid, the lid latch being slidable from a first position in which the lid latch engages a ledge of the trash can body so as to lock the lid in a closed position and a second position in which the lid latch does not engage the ledge of the trash can body, a mounting platform connected to the body, a damping mechanism connected to the mounting platform and to at least one of the linkages and pedal, the damping mechanism configured to dampen movement of the lid in at least one of an opening and closing motion, at least one notch along the body for insertion of a trash bag, a plurality of divider holding components located along the interior cavity, a divider connected to the plurality of divider components, the divider dividing the interior cavity into a plurality of cavities for receiving trash, and a pedal protector pivotably coupled to the body, the pedal protector configured to pivot from a first position near the pedal to a second position away from the pedal.
In accordance with another embodiment, a trashcan can comprise a body defining an interior cavity configured to receive trash, the trashcan body having at least one upper opening through which trash can be inserted into the interior cavity, a lid pivotally attached to the trashcan body so as to move between opened position and closed positions, a lid actuating system comprising a pedal and at least one linkage connecting the pedal with the lid, such that movement of the pedal causes opening and closing movement of the lid, at least one notch along the body for insertion of a trash bag, a plurality of divider holding components located along the interior cavity, and a divider connected to the plurality of divider components, the divider dividing the interior cavity into a plurality of cavities for receiving trash, the divider comprising a plurality of divider connection members having elongate members with I-beam configurations configured to be received within the divider holding components.
In accordance with yet another embodiment, a trashcan can comprise a body defining an interior cavity configured to receive trash, the trashcan body having at least one upper opening through which trash can be inserted into the interior cavity, a lid pivotally attached to the trashcan body so as to move between opened position and closed positions, a lid actuating system comprising a pedal and at least one linkage connecting the pedal with the lid, such that movement of the pedal causes opening and closing movement of the lid, and a pedal protector pivotably attached to the body.
These and other features and advantages of the present embodiments will become more apparent upon reading the following detailed description and with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments, in which:
The inventions disclosed herein are disclosed in the context of a trashcan because they have particular utility in this context. However, the inventions disclosed herein can be used in other contexts as well. Further, the inventions are described herein in reference to various embodiments and drawings. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that variations and improvements may be accomplished in view of these teachings without deviating from the scope and spirit of the invention. By way of illustration, the present inventions are described in reference to a step-type trash container, or a step trashcan of the kind typically used in kitchens, for example. Other types of trash containers, with pivoted lids or removable lids can be used in connection with the present inventions.
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The slotted holes 38 can be sized to allow the screws 40 to slide relatively within the slotted holes 38, thereby allowing the plate section 32 to slide relative to the lid 14, from the opened/unlocked position shown in
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As the plate section 32 slides from an opened/unlock position to a closed/lock position, the tips 46 can move from lodged positions in indentations 42a as shown in
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While the above described embodiments are directed to deployment of the lid latch 30 in a step-type trash container having a pivoted lid, it is understood that the lid latch 30 can be used in a trash container that has a lid 14 that is not attached to the container body, such as a lid 14 that is removed or separated from the container body 12 when opening the lid 14.
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In some embodiments, the lower end of the piston rod 64 can be connected to an end of the lever member 24 that is opposite the pedal 20. In other embodiments, the lower end of the piston rod 64 can be connected to an end of the lifting rod 22. When a user steps on the pedal 20, the end of the lever member 24 connected to the lifting rod 22 can rise, thereby opening the lid 14 by raising the lifting rod 22, and causing the piston rod 64 to rise. The damping mechanism 60 can dampen the movement of the lid toward the closed position by slowing the downward movement of the lifting rod 22 and lid 14. Alternatively, in some embodiments the damping mechanism 60 can dampen upward movement of the lifting rod 22 and lid 14.
Due to the damping provided by the damping mechanism 60, the damping mechanism 60 itself can experience significant loads. Thus, and with continued reference to
Often, the bodies of trashcan are made from softer, more malleable plastics, such as high impact polypropylene or other relatively softer plastic materials. However, other hardnesses can also be used. Thus, because these types of plastics are soft, if the cylinder portion 66 is attached directly to the body 12, the cylinder portion 66 is more likely to move or twist under the loads generated during operation of the pedal 20 and the closing movement of the lid 14. Additionally, such softer materials can fail from fatigue.
Thus, to provide a more secure and reliable attachment of the damping mechanism 60 to the body 12, the trashcan 10 can include a mounting platform 70, as seen for example in
With reference to
The mounting platform 70 can be connected to the body 12 in any known manner. In some environments, the mounting platform 70 can include apertures 74, 76 through which threaded fasteners can extend to attach the platform 70 to the body 12.
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With the mounting platform 70 attached to the downwardly facing surface 78, when the pedal 20 is depressed and the lifting rod 22 and the piston rod 64 are raised, all of the associated forces imparted to the mounting platform 70 can be transferred to the downwardly facing surface. 78 of the body 12. This provides the attachment of the damping mechanism 60 to the body 12 with enhanced strength that can better withstand the forces generated because a user can step on the pedal 20 with all of their weight. Thus, the upward movement of the piston rod 64 can be quite fast, and thus can cause significant forces on the mounting member 70.
When the pedal 20 is released, thereby allowing the lid 14 to close, the lifting rod 22 can fall along with the piston rod 64. The structure(s) within the cylinder member 66 can slow the movement and also impart loads onto the mounting platform 70. These loads can be transferred to the body 12 through the fasteners and/or any other attachment means for attaching the mounting platform 70 to the body 12.
In some embodiments where the mounting platform 70 is made from a harder material than that used for the body 12, the mounting platform 70 may not deform as greatly as it would if it were made from the same, or softer, material as that of body 12. Thus, the damping mechanism 60 can perform more reliably and consistently when used in conjunction with the mounting platform 70.
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In some embodiments, the pedal protector 82 can serve as a stabilizing structure that provides stability to the trash can 10 and inhibits or prevents the trash can 10 from easily being tipped over. In some embodiments the pedal protector 82 can inhibit or prevent the pedal 20 from rubbing against or contacting a ground surface, and being worn or damaged.
The pedal protector 82 can be in the form of a generally U-shaped bar having arms 86, though other shapes and configurations are also possible. The lower surface 84 of trashcan 10 can include a recessed channel (not shown) into which one or more of the arms 86 of the pedal protector 82 can fit. As shown in
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The divider 108 can further comprise at least one divider connection member 112. The divider connection member 112 can comprise an elongate member 114 that is configured to be received by the divider holding components 106. In some embodiments the elongate member 114 can form a generally I-beam-type shape. For example, and with reference to
The divider 108 can further comprise at least one shoulder portion 116. The at least one shoulder portion 116 can extend from the at least one elongate member 114, and can be configured to rest on top of a divider holding component or components 106, so as to hold the divider 108 in place within the body 12″. For example, in some embodiments the shoulder portion 116 can rest on top of first and second walls 107a, 107b of the divider holding components 106, as illustrated for example in
In some embodiments, one or more of the outer flange 115a, web 115b, back flange surfaces 115c, outer flange surfaces 115d, and shoulder portion 116 of a divider connection member 112 can contact one or more of the first wall 107a, second wall 107b, lateral edge 107c, and front or back walls 94, 96, to securely hold a divider 108 in place and/or inhibit twisiting and torquing of the divider 108 and/or trashcan 10″. For example, in some embodiments the outer flange 115a can contact the front or back wall 94, 96 of trashcan 10″. In some embodiments, the outer flange surfaces 115d can contact the first walls 107a of two divider holding components 106. In some embodiments, the web 115b can contact the lateral edges 107c of two divider holding components 106. In some embodiments, the back flange surfaces 115c can contact the second walls 107b of two divider holding components 106. In some embodiments, and as described above, the shoulder portion 116 can contact the top of first and/or second walls 107a, 107b of two divider holding components 106.
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In some embodiments, the divider 108 can include a divider lip 117 that extends at least partially around the divider 108. For example, the divider 108 can include a divider lip 117 that extends substantially or entirely around the divider 108. The divider lip 117 can be thicker and/or stiffer than most of the divider 108 (e.g. the remainder of the divider portion 110), so as to provide added stability to the divider 108 and inhibit unwated twisting or torquing of the divider 108. The lip 117 can inhibit a filled trash bag from pushing or bulging against the divider 108. In some embodiments, the divider lip 117 can rest against or contact a support 104 and/or support surface 105 of trashcan 10″.
The divider 108 can further be contoured and shaped such that it generally isolates one side of the interior cavity of trashcan 10″ from another side of the interior cavity of trashcan 10″. Such general isolation can facilitate one type of trash being collected on one side of the trashcan 10″ and another type of trash being collected on another side of the trashcan 10″.
Furthermore, and as illustrated for example in
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Pivotally mounted as such, the pedal protector 82″ can pivot in the area of the opening 122. For example, as illustrated in
Although these inventions have been disclosed in the context of certain preferred embodiments and examples, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the present inventions extend beyond the specifically disclosed embodiments to other alternative embodiments and/or uses of the inventions and obvious modifications and equivalents thereof. In addition, while several variations of the inventions have been shown and described in detail, other modifications, which are within the scope of these inventions, will be readily apparent to those of skill in the art based upon this disclosure. It is also contemplated that various combinations or sub-combinations of the specific features and aspects of the embodiments can be made and still fall within the scope of the inventions. It should be understood that various features and aspects of the disclosed embodiments can be combined with or substituted for one another in order to form varying modes of the disclosed inventions. Thus, it is intended that the scope of at least some of the present inventions herein disclosed should not be limited by the particular disclosed embodiments described above.
This application claims benefit under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/313,679, filed Mar. 12, 2010, which is incorporated in its entirety by reference herein. U.S. Patent Application No. 60/906,071, filed Mar. 9, 2007, and U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/045,641, filed Mar. 10, 2008, are each incorporated in their entireties by reference herein.
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