초록

A hamper has a frame and cover arrangement which permits automatic cover closure or non-closure as the hamper is loaded.

대표청구항 ▼

A material collection hamper comprising: a pliant bag having sides, a closed bottom and an upper portion surrounding an openable top; a frame comprising means for holding said upper portion of the bag with its top spread open and such that the remainder of the bag extends downwardly from said upper

A material collection hamper comprising: a pliant bag having sides, a closed bottom and an upper portion surrounding an openable top; a frame comprising means for holding said upper portion of the bag with its top spread open and such that the remainder of the bag extends downwardly from said upper portion; a cover pivotally mounted on said frame such that in a first pivotal position the cover overlies the open top of said bag and such that in a second pivotal position the cover is removed from the region overlying said bag; said cover including stop means for engaging said frame as a stop when the cover occupies said second pivotal position and having a center of gravity such that said cover is urged downwardly over said bag opening when in said first position and such that said means is urged against said frame when in said second position; said cover further comprising cover closure means normally engaging a side of said bag when the cover is in said second position for urging said cover to pivotal movement from second to first position as an incident to the side of the bag being stretched taut by the placement of material into the bag.