A trash can that seals the opening of the garbage bag to contain the odor.

Abstract

To address concerns about the odor from food waste during the summer, we offer a trash can that allows you to twist and seal the garbage bag inside. [Solution] The trash can 3 has a rotating disc 5 and fixing clips at its bottom that twist and close the bag, and the structure allows for forward and reverse rotation. By twisting or narrowing the sides of the trash bag, the opening of the bag is closed, preventing odor leakage. In addition, a transparent window 2a allows the condition of the bag to be checked.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a trash can for suppressing odors from food waste and the like, and particularly to a trash can having a structure for closing the mouth of a trash bag by twisting or narrowing the bag inside to prevent odor leakage.

Background Art

[0002] Food waste generated from households in summer is likely to emit a strong odor, causing a problem that unpleasant odors spread in the kitchen and indoors. Conventionally, trash cans equipped with deodorants or airtight lids have been used. However, when the mouth of the trash bag is not completely closed, odors often leak. There was also a problem that the work of tying the mouth of the bag by hand was troublesome.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0003] An object of the present invention is to provide a trash can that reliably closes the mouth of a trash bag and makes it difficult for internal odors to leak to the outside. Another object is to reduce the burden on the user by making the mouth of the bag open when trash is being put in and automatically sealed after the trash is put in.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0004] The trash can of the present invention includes a trash can body for accommodating a trash bag, a turntable provided at the bottom of the body, and a clip fixed to the turntable. The lower end of the trash bag is held by the clip, and by rotating the turntable forward or backward by a motor, the side surface of the trash bag is twisted to close the mouth of the bag. In addition, a transparent small window is provided in a part of the upper lid so that the state of the bag being open or closed can be visually recognized. Further, as another embodiment, a ring member for supporting the upper end of the trash bag is provided at the upper part of the trash can body, and the whole bag is twisted by making the ring member rotatable, or a U-shaped member for pressing and narrowing the side surface of the trash bag is used.

Effects of the Invention

[0005] According to this invention, the opening of the garbage bag is automatically closed, significantly reducing odor leakage. The bag temporarily opens when garbage is placed inside and automatically closes afterward, making it hygienic and convenient. In addition, the transparent window makes it easy to check the status, allowing for visual confirmation of whether it is securely sealed. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0006] [Figure 1] This is an external side view of the trash can of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is a top view of the trash can of the present invention. [Figure 3] This is a cross-sectional view showing a trash can before and after use. [Figure 4] This is a cross-sectional view showing what happens when trash falls into a trash can. [Figure 5] This is a cross-sectional view of the upper ring rotation structure. (Another embodiment) [Figure 6] This is a horizontal cross-sectional view of a constricted structure using a U-shaped member. (Another embodiment) [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0007] In one embodiment, a circular rotating disc is placed at the bottom of the trash can body, and a fixed clip is attached to this disc to hold the bottom of the trash bag. The clip is fixed to the rotating disc, and the bottom of the trash bag is pulled as it rotates. A small transparent window is provided on the upper part of the side wall of the trash can body so that the degree of twisting of the bag can be checked. The user can determine whether the bag is properly closed by looking at the window. To use it, first open the top lid and set the trash bag, then clip the bottom of the bag. When putting in trash, only the top lid is lifted, and the bag can be put in while it is still twisted. After putting in the trash, pressing the switch causes the rotating disc to rotate in the opposite direction, temporarily releasing the twist in the bag and allowing the trash to fall out naturally. If the switch is continued to be pressed, the rotating disc rotates in the opposite direction, twisting the bag again and creating a sealed state. In another embodiment, a ring member surrounding the top end of the trash bag can be made rotatable, and the top of the bag can be twisted by rotating the ring. Alternatively, a configuration using a pair of U-shaped members that press against the sides of the garbage bag to narrow it towards the center may be used. [Explanation of symbols]

[0008] 1 Top lid 1a Handle 2 lid 2a Transparent small window 3 Trash cans 3a Hole for roller 4 garbage bags 4a The bottom half of the garbage bag 4b Top edge of the garbage bag 5 Turntables 5a fixed plate 5b Rotation axis 6. Electrical switch 7 Battery box 8 Waterproof Cases 9 Wiring 9a wiring 10 motors 10a motor shaft 11 Motor retaining plate 11a Retaining nut 12 Rubber rollers 13 Fixing clips 20 Garbage bag fixing rings 21 Garbage bag retaining ring 22 Swivel bearings 23 Mounting bracket 24 Inner ring drive ring 25 Bottom plate 30 U-shaped arms 31 pins 32-pin mounting bracket 33 Link Arm 34 Link Plate 35 Electromagnetic Cylinder 36 shaft

Claims

1. A trash can containing a trash bag, characterized in that the opening of the trash bag is closed by twisting or narrowing the side of the trash bag to prevent the leakage of odor.

2. The trash can according to claim 1, characterized in that the bottom of the trash can body is equipped with a rotating disc driven by a motor and a fixed clip for holding the lower end of a trash bag on the rotating disc, and the opening of the bag is closed by twisting the trash bag as the rotating disc rotates.

3. The trash can according to claim 1, characterized in that a ring member for supporting the opening of a trash bag is rotatably pivoted on the top of the trash can body, and by rotating the ring member with a motor or manually, a twist is created on the side of the trash bag, thereby closing the opening of the bag.

4. The trash can according to claim 1, characterized in that a pair of U-shaped members that can press from the outside to the inside of the bag are placed on the part of the trash can body below the top edge of the trash bag, and by bringing the U-shaped members relatively close together, the sides of the trash bag are narrowed toward the center and the opening of the bag is closed.

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