초록 ▼

An improved trash receptacle is provided according to this invention. The invention is particularly directed to trash containers of the type having a top assembly having a frame and a pivoting door which encloses a central opening of the frame. The improvement comprises a pivot means for the door in

An improved trash receptacle is provided according to this invention. The invention is particularly directed to trash containers of the type having a top assembly having a frame and a pivoting door which encloses a central opening of the frame. The improvement comprises a pivot means for the door including a pivot member and a socket which enable the door to be retained in its normal position by gravity, but which permits the door to be easily detached from the frame to enable it to be inserted into the trash container to compress material therein. Once the user has completed the compaction step, the door is re-engaged with the frame.

대표청구항 ▼

An improved top assembly for a trash receptacle of the type having a frame attachable to the open perimeter of a container, said frame having a central opening, said top assembly further having a door for opening or closing said central opening attached to said frame for pivoting movement, said top

An improved top assembly for a trash receptacle of the type having a frame attachable to the open perimeter of a container, said frame having a central opening, said top assembly further having a door for opening or closing said central opening attached to said frame for pivoting movement, said top assembly comprising: pivot means for mounting said door to said frame including a pivot member having a generally convex surface which is received by a socket having a generally concave surface, said pivot member and said socket being retained by gravity in a normal usage condition which enables said door to be pivoted between closed and opened positions, said pivot member and said socket enabling said door to be lifted, thereby disengaging said pivot member from said socket whereby said door can be inserted through said central aperture to compress material in said container, and handle means formed by said door enabling said door to be grasped by a user.