초록 ▼

A self-releasing latch arrangement is applied to a conventional rubbish container having hinged lid and being liftable and dumpable by the usual automated garbage truck. The latch arrangement comprises one or more keeper members attached to the container outwardly thereof and overhanging therefrom a

A self-releasing latch arrangement is applied to a conventional rubbish container having hinged lid and being liftable and dumpable by the usual automated garbage truck. The latch arrangement comprises one or more keeper members attached to the container outwardly thereof and overhanging therefrom and at least one heavy latching member swingably suspended from the lid of the container directly above a corresponding keeper member or members for being swung thereinto or therefrom under the influence of gravity. The latching arrangement is effective to secure the container lid closed in high winds and attempted openings by animals pushing on the lid or anything pushing the container over sidewardly or backwardly. The latch automatically releases when the container is tilted toward and into the dumping position, thereby allowing emptying of the contents into the garbage truck. Manual release of the latch to gain access to the container is accomplished by manually swinging the weight away from the keeper.

대표청구항 ▼

[ I claim:] [1.] A dumpable waste container for normally standing upright but adapted to be lifted and tilted toward and into dumping position by a waste collecting device carried by an automated garbage truck, said container comprising a hinged lid and automatic latching and unlatching means betwee

[ I claim:] [1.] A dumpable waste container for normally standing upright but adapted to be lifted and tilted toward and into dumping position by a waste collecting device carried by an automated garbage truck, said container comprising a hinged lid and automatic latching and unlatching means between said lid and the container, said means comprising at least one keeper member attached to said container, projecting outwardly therefrom, and being open for entry of a latching member, at least one latching member for entry into said keeper member, and at least one length of flexible material suspending a corresponding one of said at least one latching member from said lid so as to automatically enter a corresponding one of said at least one keeper member by gravity when the container is standing substantially upright and so as to automatically release said latching member by gravity when the container is lifted and tipped toward and into dumping position by said waste collecting device.