Bin postbox 5

Abstract

A wheelie bin delivered item support device, adapted for mounting on a wall of a wheelie bin inside the bin, comprises a delivered item support member arranged to extend away from an inner surface of

Claims

1. A wheelie bin assembly and a delivered item, the wheelie bin assembly comprising a wheelie bin and a delivered item support device, the device being adapted for mounting on a wall of the wheelie bin inside the bin, the device comprising a delivered item support member arranged to extend away from an inner surface of the wall into the bin cavity so as to provide a delivered item support surface, and a hook formation by which the device can be hung on an upper edge of the wall of the bin,wherein the delivered item support member is mounted on the wall of the wheelie bin inside the bin, andwherein the delivered item is on the delivered item support surface.

2. A wheelie bin assembly and delivered item according to claim 1, wherein the delivered item is a parcel.

3. A wheelie bin assembly and delivered item according to claim 1 or 2, the device further comprising a bin lid fixing formation to provide a fixing point by which the lid of the bin can be secured in the closed position.

4. A wheelie bin assembly and delivered item according to claim 3, wherein the bin lid fixing formation is arranged to extend out of the bin cavity.

5. A wheelie bin assembly and delivered item according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the bin lid fixing formation is arranged to extend above the upper surface of the lid of the bin when the lid is closed.

6. A wheelie bin assembly and delivered item according to claim 3, 4 or 5, wherein the bin lid fixing formation has a hole in it.

7. A wheelie bin assembly and delivered item according to any preceding claim, wherein the support member is arranged to extend away from the inner wall into the bin cavity to create a space into which a delivered item can be placed on the support surface.

8. A wheelie bin assembly and delivered item according to any preceding claim, wherein the support member is movable between an extended position, in which the support member extends further into the bin cavity, and a retracted position, in which the support member extends less far into the bin cavity.

9. A wheelie bin assembly and delivered item according to any preceding claim, further comprising a base section which is adapted for mounting on the wall and is connected to the support member.

10. A wheelie bin assembly and delivered item according to any claim 9 when dependent on claim 8, wherein the support member is movable with respect to the base section to allow movement between the extended position and retracted position.

11. A wheelie bin assembly and delivered item according to any claim 9 or 10, wherein the support member is pivotally connected to the base section.

12. A wheelie bin assembly and delivered item according to any claim 9 or 10, wherein the support member is collapsible towards the inner wall.

13. A wheelie bin assembly and delivered item according to any preceding claim, further comprising a lid arranged to extend away from the inner wall into the bin cavity so as to at least partially cover the delivered item support surface.

14. A wheelie bin assembly and delivered item according to claim 13, wherein the lid is movable between an extended position, in which the lid extends further into the bin cavity, and a retracted position, in which the lid extends less far into the bin cavity.

15. A wheelie bin assembly and delivered item according to claim 13 or 14 when dependent on claim 9 or any claim dependent on claim 9, wherein the lid is pivotally connected to the base section.

16. A wheelie bin assembly and delivered item according to claim 13, 14 or 15, wherein the lid is arranged to extend away from the inner wall into the bin cavity to connect to the support member to form closed space.

17. A wheelie bin assembly and delivered item according to any one of claims 13 to 16 when dependent on claim 9 or any claim dependent on claim 9, wherein the lid is slidable into or along the base section for storage.

18. A wheelie bin assembly and delivered item according to claim 9 or any claim dependent on claim 9, wherein the support member is detachable from the base section.

19. A wheelie bin assembly and delivered item according to any preceding claim, wherein the device is adapted for detachment from the wall of the wheelie bin by hand without the use of tools.

20. A wheelie bin assembly and delivered item according to any claim 9 or any claim dependent on claim 9, wherein the base section has a hole for a screw or bolt for attaching the base section to the inner wall.

21. A wheelie bin assembly and delivered item according to any preceding claim, comprising a bolt or screw for attaching the device to the inner wall.

22. A wheelie bin assembly and delivered item according to any preceding claim, having a hole for a bolt or screw for attaching the device to the inner wall.

23. A wheelie bin assembly and delivered item according to any preceding claim, wherein the support member comprises a plurality of panels which are pivotally connected to each other.

24. A wheelie bin assembly and delivered item according to any preceding claim, wherein, when the delivered item support member extends away from an inner surface of the wall, the delivered item support member is supported by an opposite wall of the wheelie bin.

25. A wheelie bin assembly and delivered item according to claim 1, wherein the device is collapsible or foldable away towards the inner surface of the wall of the wheelie bin.

26. A wheelie bin assembly and delivered item according to claim 1, wherein the lid of the bin is lockable.

27. A wheelie bin assembly and delivered item according to claim 26, wherein the lid of the bin is lockable to a wall of the bin or to the delivered item support device.

28. A wheelie bin assembly and delivered item according to claim 27, wherein the wheelie bin or the device includes a lock for locking the lid of the bin to a wall of the bin or to the device.

29. A wheelie bin assembly and delivered item according to any preceding claim, wherein the delivered item support member is adjustable to move between a first support position and a second support position wherein a volume of the bin cavity defined above the support member is greater in the second support position than in the first support position.

30. A wheelie bin assembly and delivered item according to claim 29, wherein a bottom-most point of the support member is lower in the second support position than in the first support position.

31. A wheelie bin assembly and delivered item according to any preceding claim, wherein the delivered item support member is formed of a flexible material.

32. A wheelie bin assembly and delivered item according to claim 31 when dependent on claim 24, wherein the support member is configured to be attachable to the opposite wall of the wheelie bin.

33. A wheelie bin assembly and delivered item according to claim 31 when dependent on claim 29, wherein the length of the delivered item support member in its extending direction is adjustable to move between the first support position and the second support position.

34. A wheelie bin assembly and delivered item according to claim 29 when dependent on claim 9, wherein the base section comprises at least two receiving means, wherein each receiving means is vertically spaced apart and is configured to pivotably receivethe support member in the first support position and the second support position, respectively.

35. A wheelie bin assembly and delivered item according to claim 34, wherein the 5 support member being arranged on the bottom-most receiving means of the base section defines a volume of the bin cavity above the support member that is greater than the volume of the bin cavity defined by the support member being arranged on the top-most receiving means.

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