초록 ▼

A trash receptacle with a slowly closing lid is provided. A band of elastomeric material is provided around the rim of the trash receptacle opening to soften contact between the lid and the receptacle. The lid of the trash receptacle may be opened by depressing a foot pedal. When it is desired to cl

A trash receptacle with a slowly closing lid is provided. A band of elastomeric material is provided around the rim of the trash receptacle opening to soften contact between the lid and the receptacle. The lid of the trash receptacle may be opened by depressing a foot pedal. When it is desired to close the trash receptacle lid, the foot pedal may be released. This causes the lid to close under its own weight. The lid has a damper arrangement that retards movement of the lid as the lid closes. The slow movement of the lid that is provided by the damper arrangement allows the lid to close quietly and safely by itself.

대표청구항 ▼

[ The invention claimed is:] [1.] A trash receptacle comprising:a trash container body;a lid pivotably mounted to the trash container body for movement between an open position in which trash may be claced into the trash container body and a closed position in which trash is enclosed within the tras

[ The invention claimed is:] [1.] A trash receptacle comprising:a trash container body;a lid pivotably mounted to the trash container body for movement between an open position in which trash may be claced into the trash container body and a closed position in which trash is enclosed within the trash container body;a damper connected to the lid for retarding movement of the lid as the lid closes; anda vertical member pivotably connected to the lid for opening the lid wherein one end of the damper is connected to the lid and the other end of the damper is connected to the vertical member.