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A lid for an industrial waste container comprises a first lid section which is of relatively rigid, heavy construction and which is hinged to one side of the container. The first lid section defines an access opening to the container, which access opening is closed by a second lid section of relativ

A lid for an industrial waste container comprises a first lid section which is of relatively rigid, heavy construction and which is hinged to one side of the container. The first lid section defines an access opening to the container, which access opening is closed by a second lid section of relatively light weight. The second lid portion is hinged to the first lid section and a releasable catch is provided to releasably secure the first lid section in a closed position. Biasing means are provided to bias open the second lid section when the catch is released.

대표청구항 ▼

In an industrial container having side walls, a bottom wall, means enabling the contents of the container to be emptied by a mechanized refuse vehicle, a main lid part engaged, in the closed position with upper edges of the side walls, the main lid part being hinged to one of the side walls and a se

In an industrial container having side walls, a bottom wall, means enabling the contents of the container to be emptied by a mechanized refuse vehicle, a main lid part engaged, in the closed position with upper edges of the side walls, the main lid part being hinged to one of the side walls and a second lid part hinged to the main lid part, the improvement comprising said main lid part being constituted by a relatively rigid peripheral frame which carries said second lid part, biasing means biasing said second lid part to an open position relative to said peripheral frame, sealing means comprising a resilient gasket against which the second lid part seals when in the closed position and releasable latching means retaining the second lid part in the closed position and operable to release the second lid part which moves to the open position under the influence of said biasing means.