Garbage container
The garbage container's rotatable lid mechanism addresses installation constraints by allowing the lid to open left or right, improving placement flexibility.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-02
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to a garbage container.
Background Art
[0002] Conventionally, garbage containers for disposing of household garbage and the like are known. For example, the garbage container disclosed in Patent Document 1 includes a garbage container body for storing garbage, a lid for closing the upper opening of the garbage container body, and a pedal member provided at the lower part of the garbage container body. By stepping on the pedal member by the user, the lid opens and garbage can be disposed of. However, in this garbage container, since the lid opens widely to the rear side, it is difficult to install it in a low space in the height direction, and there is a problem that the installation location of the garbage container is limited.
Prior Art Documents
Patent Documents
[0003]
Patent Document 1
Summary of the Invention
Problems to be Solved by the Invention
[0004] Therefore, in view of the above problems, the present invention provides a garbage container capable of changing the opening and closing direction of the lid according to the installation location.
Means for Solving the Problems
[0005] In order to solve the above problems, The present inventionThe waste container relating to this invention comprises a waste container body, a lid provided to open and close at the upper opening of the waste container body, a pedal member provided on the lower side of the waste container body, and a connecting member on the rear side of the waste container body that enables the lid and the pedal member to be connected, wherein the lid has an engaged portion that can be connected to an engaging portion of the connecting member, the connecting member is rotatable left and right, and the opening of the lid to the left and right can be changed by changing the left and right orientation of the connecting member.
[0006] Based on the above features, the direction in which the lid opens and closes can be selected to suit the location where the waste container is installed.
[0007] Furthermore, The present invention The waste container relating to this invention is characterized in that the connecting member has a bearing portion, the pedal member has a shaft portion, the shaft portion is pivotally supported by the bearing portion, and the connecting member is rotatable from side to side.
[0008] According to the above features, the connecting member can be easily rotated left and right.
[0009] Furthermore, the waste container according to claim 1 of the present invention is a waste container made of synthetic resin, having a single lid, comprising a waste container body and a pedal member provided on the lower side of the waste container body, The rear side of the waste container body is provided with a connecting member that enables connection between the lid and the pedal member, the pedal member is rotatably connected to the waste container body, and the lid is located at the upper opening of the waste container body. By the shaft The lid is provided to be openable and closable, and each of the front and rear sides of the lid has an engaged portion that can be connected to the engaging portion of the connecting member. The cover comprises both the shaft portion and the engaged portion,The lid can be configured to open to the left or right by changing the mounting direction of the lid, the engaging portion provided at the upper end of the connecting member is branched in a roughly T-shape when viewed from the front, the operating portion of the pedal member is located only on the lower side of the front wall of the garbage container body, the lower side of the front wall of the garbage container body is recessed inward more than the upper side of the front wall of the garbage container body, the operating portion of the pedal member is located in the recessed portion on the lower side of the front wall of the garbage container body, when the lid is closed the operating portion of the pedal member is located on the upper side, and the engaging portion of the connecting member is located on the garbage container body The connecting member connected to the pedal member slides downward so as not to protrude from the upper opening of the lid, and when the lid is open, the operating part of the pedal member is located on the lower side, and the connecting member connected to the pedal member slides upward so that the engaging part of the connecting member protrudes from the upper opening of the garbage container body, and when the mounting direction of the lid is changed so that the lid opens to the left, the operating part of the pedal member is pushed downward, causing the connecting member connected to the pedal member to slide upward, and the engaging part slides upward together with the connecting member, to the left side of the engaging part and one of the engaged parts As a result, the lid opens to the left, The right side of the engaging portion is not connected to either the one or the other of the engaged portions, and the other engaged portion is not connected to either the left or the right side of the engaging portion. When the mounting direction of the lid is changed so that the lid opens to the right, the operating part of the pedal member is pushed downward, causing the connecting member connected to the pedal member to slide upward, and the engaging part slides upward together with the connecting member, to the right of the engaging part. and the other engaged portion As a result, the lid opens to the right, The left side of the engaging portion is not connected to either the one or the other of the engaged portions, and one of the engaged portions is not connected to either the left or the right side of the engaging portion. It is characterized by the following:
[0010] Based on the above features, the direction in which the lid opens and closes can be selected to suit the location where the waste container is installed.
[0011] Furthermore, The present inventionThe garbage container according to the present invention includes a mouth frame that can be attached to the garbage container body. The lid has the engaged portions provided at the front and rear respectively, and is rotatably connected to the mouth frame by a rotating portion. By switching the attachment directions of the lid and the mouth frame left and right, the left-opening and right-opening of the lid can be changed.
[0012] According to the above characteristics, by switching the attachment directions of the mouth frame and the lid left and right, the opening and closing direction of the lid can be easily changed.
Effects of the Invention
[0013] According to the garbage container of the present invention, the opening and closing direction of the lid can be changed according to the installation location.
Brief Description of the Drawings
[0014] [Figure 1] It is an overall perspective view of the garbage container body and the mouth frame of the garbage container according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. [Figure 2] (a) is a plan view of the garbage container body, (b) is a front view of the garbage container body, and (c) is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A. [Figure 3] (a) is a rear view of the garbage container body, and (b) is a bottom view of the garbage container body. [Figure 4] (a) is a plan view of the mouth frame, (b) is an enlarged front view around the shaft portion of the mouth frame, (c) is an enlarged rear view around the shaft portion of the mouth frame, and (d) is a cross-sectional view taken along line B-B. [Figure 5] (a) is a front view of the connecting member, and (b) is a bottom view of the connecting member. [Figure 6] (a) is an overall perspective view seen from the back side of the lid, and (b) is a bottom view of the lid. [Figure 7] (a) is a cross-sectional view taken along line C-C in Fig. 6(b), and (b) is a cross-sectional view taken along line D-D in Fig. 6(b). [Figure 8] (a) is an overall perspective view of the pedal member, (b) is a side view of the pedal member, and (c) is a plan view of the pedal member. [Figure 9] It is an overall perspective view of the garbage container. [Figure 10] (a) is a plan view of the garbage container, (b) is a front view of the garbage container, and (c) is a sectional view taken along the line H-H of FIG. 9. [Figure 11] (a) is a sectional view taken along the line E-E of FIG. 10(a), (b) is a sectional view taken along the line F-F of FIG. 10(a), and (c) is a sectional view taken along the line G-G of FIG. 10(b). [Figure 12] (a) is a sectional view of the state where the lid body is opened from the state of FIG. 11(a), and (b) is a sectional view of the state where the lid body is opened from the state of FIG. 11(b). [Figure 13] (a) is a front view of the garbage container in the state where the lid body is opened, and (b) is a sectional view of the state where the pedal member is rotated downward from the state of FIG. 11(c). [Figure 14] It is a perspective view showing a state where the orientation of the lid body and the mouth frame is changed and attached to the garbage container body. [Figure 15] It is a front view of the garbage container in the state where the lid body is opened to the right. [Figure 16] (a) is a perspective view of the lid body and the mouth frame of the garbage container according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention, and (b) is a front view of the lid body. [Figure 17] (a) is a front view of the garbage container, which is a front view in the state where the lid body is opened to the right, and (b) is a front view of the garbage container, which is a front view in the state where the lid body is opened to the left. [Figure 18] (a) is a rear view of the garbage container according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention, and (b) is a bottom view of the lid body. [Figure 19] (a) is a front view of the garbage container, which is a front view in the state where the lid body is opened to the left, and (b) is a front view of the garbage container, which is a front view in the state where the lid body is opened to the right. [Figure 20] (a) is a front view of the garbage container according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention, which is a front view in the state where the lid body is opened to the left, and (b) is a front view of the garbage container, which is a front view in the state where the lid body is opened to the right. [Figure 21](a) is a front view of a waste container according to Embodiment 5 of the present invention, with the lid open to the left, and (b) is a front view of a waste container with the lid open to the right. [Explanation of Symbols]
[0015] 100 Garbage Container Body 140 rear 150 Upper opening 200 lids 230 Engaged portion 250 engaged portion 400 connecting member 800 pedal components P Trash container [Modes for carrying out the invention]
[0016] The embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In this specification, "upward" refers to the direction that points upward in the vertical direction when the garbage container body is placed on a horizontal surface with its upper opening facing upward, and "downward" refers to the direction that points downward in the vertical direction. Furthermore, "front side" refers to the side on which the operating part of the pedal member is provided, and "rear side" refers to the side opposite the front side.
[0017] <Embodiment 1> Figures 1 to 4 show the garbage container body 100 and the opening frame 700 of the garbage container P according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. Figure 1 is an overall perspective view of the garbage container body 100 and the opening frame 700, Figure 2(a) is a plan view of the garbage container body 100, Figure 2(b) is a front view of the garbage container body 100, Figure 2(c) is a cross-sectional view AA, Figure 3(a) is a rear view of the garbage container body 100, Figure 3(b) is a bottom view of the garbage container body 100, Figure 4(a) is a plan view of the opening frame 700, Figure 4(b) is an enlarged front view of the area around the shaft portion 711 of the opening frame 700, Figure 4(c) is an enlarged rear view of the area around the shaft portion 721 of the opening frame 700, and Figure 4(d) is a cross-sectional view BB.
[0018] As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the waste container body 100 is a roughly rectangular parallelepiped made entirely of synthetic resin, and has a bottom surface 110, a front surface 120 rising from the bottom surface 110, two side surfaces 130, and a rear surface 140, with an upper opening 150 at the top. The inside of the waste container body 100 is a storage space 160 in which waste can be stored, and waste can be put into the storage space 160 from the upper opening 150. A recess 121 is formed on the lower side of the front surface 120 of the waste container body 100, which can accommodate the tip of the pedal member described later.
[0019] Furthermore, a connecting member is attached to the rear surface 140 of the waste container body 100 to connect the lid and pedal member, which will be described later. The rear surface 140 of the waste container body 100 has a flange portion 141 at its upper end, and a left connecting hole 161 and a right connecting hole 162 are formed to pass through the flange portion 141, through which the upper end of the connecting member can be inserted. The left connecting hole 161 and the right connecting hole 162 are spaced apart on both the left and right sides. In addition, as shown in Figure 2(c), a positioning hole 142 and an engaging claw 143 are provided on the surface side of the flange portion 141, which are used when attaching the mouth frame, which will be described later. Note that a 0.3 mm (millimeter) protrusion may be provided on the inner edge of the short side of the left connecting hole 161 to reduce friction with the inserted connecting member. Similarly, a 0.3 mm (millimeter) protrusion may be provided on the inner edge of the short side of the right connecting hole 162 to reduce friction with the inserted connecting member.
[0020] Furthermore, as shown in Figures 2(c) and 3, a guide member 144 is provided on the back side of the flange portion 141, extending from the left connecting hole 161 to the right connecting hole 162. The guide member 144 protrudes downward from the back side of the flange portion 141 and abuts against the upper end of the connecting member, which will be described later, from the back. It then guides the upper end of the connecting member when it rotates left and right between the left connecting hole 161 and the right connecting hole 162. Also, as shown in Figure 3(b), a protrusion 145 is provided between the left connecting hole 161 and the guide member 144, protruding from the back side of the flange portion 141. When the connecting member rotates toward the left connecting hole 161, the protrusion 145 abuts against the upper end of the connecting member, preventing the connecting member from unintentionally rotating in the opposite direction. Similarly, a protrusion 145 is provided between the right connecting hole 162 and the guide member 144, protruding from the back side of the flange portion 141. When the connecting member rotates toward the right connecting hole 162, the protrusion 145 abuts against the upper end of the connecting member, preventing the connecting member from unintentionally rotating in the opposite direction.
[0021] Furthermore, the positioning hole 142 protrudes downward from the back surface of the flange portion 141, and this protruding portion is located between the left connecting hole 161 and the right connecting hole 162. Therefore, when the connecting member rotates left or right between the left connecting hole 161 and the right connecting hole 162, the upper end of the connecting member moves over the protruding portion of the positioning hole 142. The sensation of the protrusion and recess when the upper end of the connecting member moves over the protruding portion of the positioning hole 142 is conveyed to the user, making it easier for the user to recognize that the connecting member has been rotated to the left or right.
[0022] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 3(b), the bottom surface 110 is provided with a linearly recessed pedal housing recess 112, extending from a recess 121 on the front side to a recess 111 capable of accommodating the rear end of the pedal member, and is configured to accommodate the main body of the pedal member which extends in a linear direction.
[0023] Next, as shown in Figure 4, the opening frame 700 is a roughly rectangular frame made entirely of synthetic resin, and comprises a front frame portion 710, a rear frame portion 720, and a side frame portion 730 connecting the front frame portion 710 and the rear frame portion 720, and can be attached to the upper opening 150 of the garbage container body 100.
[0024] Furthermore, the front frame portion 710 is provided with a shaft portion 711 that is pivotally supported in a bearing hole in the lid, which will be described later. In addition, the front frame portion 710 is provided with a flange portion 712, and an insertion hole 713 that penetrates vertically is provided adjacent to the shaft portion 711. As will be described later, this insertion hole 713 is configured to overlap with the right connecting hole 162 of the garbage container body 100, and the upper end of the connecting member can be inserted through it.
[0025] Furthermore, the rear frame portion 720 is also provided with a shaft portion 721 that is pivotally supported in a bearing hole in the lid, which will be described later. In addition, the rear frame portion 720 is provided with a flange portion 722, and an insertion hole 723 that penetrates vertically is provided adjacent to the shaft portion 721. As will be described later, this insertion hole 723 is configured to overlap with the left connecting hole 161 of the garbage container body 100, and the upper end of the connecting member can be inserted through it.
[0026] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 4(d), the rear frame portion 720 is provided with a positioning projection 724 that is inserted into a positioning hole 142 on the rear surface 140 side of the waste container body 100, and an engagement hole 725 into which an engaging claw 143 on the rear surface 140 side of the waste container body 100 is inserted.
[0027] Next, Figure 5 shows the connecting member 400. Figure 5(a) is a front view of the connecting member 400, and Figure 5(b) is a bottom view of the connecting member 400.
[0028] As shown in Figure 5, the connecting member 400 comprises a connecting body 410 extending in the vertical direction, an engaging portion 420 provided at the upper end of the connecting body 410, and a bearing portion 430 provided at the lower end of the connecting body 410. The engaging portion 420 has an opening 421 at its upper end and comprises a left engaging claw 422 with a tip 423 protruding toward the opening 421, and a right engaging claw 424 with a tip 425 protruding toward the opening 421.
[0029] Furthermore, the bearing portion 430 includes a through hole 431 through which the shaft portion of the pedal member (described later) can be inserted, and a housing portion 432 capable of accommodating the head portion of the pedal member's shaft. The head portion of the pedal member is larger than the through hole 431 and is sized to fit within the housing portion 432. This prevents the shaft portion of the pedal member from accidentally coming loose when connected to the bearing portion 430. When the shaft portion of the pedal member is pivotally supported by the bearing portion 430, the connecting member 400 can easily rotate left and right around the bearing portion 430. The housing portion 432 is provided with a projection 433 that protrudes toward the through hole 431. In addition, the lower end 401 of the connecting member 400 is arc-shaped. This prevents the lower end 401 of the connecting member 400 from protruding and interfering with other parts when the connecting member 400 rotates around the bearing portion 430, and also makes it less conspicuous in terms of design.
[0030] Next, Figures 6 and 7 show the lid 200. Figure 6(a) is an overall perspective view of the lid 200 as seen from the underside, Figure 6(b) is a bottom view of the lid 200, Figure 7(a) is a cross-sectional view of the CC section of Figure 6(b), and Figure 7(b) is a cross-sectional view of the DD section of Figure 6(b).
[0031] The lid 200 is a roughly rectangular plate made entirely of synthetic resin and has a flat lid body portion 210 that is large enough to cover the upper opening 150 of the garbage container body 100. On the underside of the lid body portion 210, a bearing hole 220 and an engaging portion 230 are provided near the corner of the front edge 211. The front edge 211 is provided with a handle flange 213 that is recessed inward. The bearing hole 220 pivotally supports the shaft portion 711 of the opening frame 700.
[0032] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 7(a), the engaged portion 230 includes an opening 231 that opens downward, a guide portion 232 that is continuous with the opening 231 and curves downward, and a projection 234 that protrudes upward from the lower end 233 of the guide portion 232. The opening 231 is sized to allow the engaging claw 424 of the engaging portion 420 of the connecting member 400 to pass through, the guide portion 232 guides the inserted engaging claw 424 toward the lower end 233, and the projection 234 is configured to engage with the engaging claw 424. Optionally, protrusions may be provided at both ends of the opening 231. Specifically, the end of the guide portion 232 may be curved toward the opening 231, and a protrusion protruding downward may be provided at its tip. In addition, a protrusion may be provided that protrudes from the projection 234 toward the opening 231 (in a direction approximately perpendicular to the projection 234). In this way, by providing protrusions at both ends of the opening 231, it is possible to prevent the engaging portion 420 of the connecting member 400 from coming out of the opening 231.
[0033] Furthermore, on the underside of the lid body portion 210, a bearing hole 240 and an engaging portion 250 are provided near the corner of the rear edge 212. A handle flange 214 recessed inward is provided on the rear edge 212. The bearing hole 240 also pivotally supports the shaft portion 721 of the mouth frame 700.
[0034] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 7(b), the engaged portion 250 includes an opening 251 that opens downward, a guide portion 252 that is continuous with the opening 251 and curves downward, and a projection 254 that protrudes upward from the lower end 253 of the guide portion 252. The opening 251 is sized to allow the engaging claw 422 of the engaging portion 420 of the connecting member 400 to pass through, the guide portion 252 guides the inserted engaging claw 422 toward the lower end 253, and the projection 254 is configured to engage with the engaging claw 422. Optionally, protrusions may be provided at both ends of the opening 251. Specifically, the end of the guide portion 252 may be curved toward the opening 251, and a protrusion protruding downward may be provided at its tip. In addition, a protrusion may be provided that protrudes from the projection 254 toward the opening 251 (in a direction approximately perpendicular to the projection 254). In this way, by providing protrusions at both ends of the opening 251, it is possible to prevent the engaging portion 420 of the connecting member 400 from coming out of the opening 251.
[0035] Next, Figure 8 shows the pedal member 800. Figure 8(a) is an overall perspective view of the pedal member 800, Figure 8(b) is a side view of the pedal member 800, and Figure 8(c) is a plan view of the pedal member 800.
[0036] The pedal member 800 is made entirely of synthetic resin and comprises a long main body 810, an operating part 820 at the front end, and a shaft part 830 at the rear end. The operating part 820 has a flat surface 821 to make it easy for the user to step on with their foot. A protruding part 822 is also provided adjacent to the operating part 820. A shaft hole 840 is provided approximately in the center of the main body 810 and is connected to a rotating shaft installed on the bottom surface 110 side of the garbage container body 100, so that the pedal member 800 can rotate up and down.
[0037] Furthermore, a head portion 831, which is larger than the shaft portion 830, is provided at the tip of the shaft portion 830. In addition, a projection 832 is provided that protrudes from the tip of the head portion 831, and this projection 832 is configured to engage with a projection 433 in the housing portion 432 of the connecting member 400. Note that the projection 832 is optional, and if ease of rotation is prioritized and engagement with the projection 433 of the connecting member 400 is avoided, the projection 832 may be omitted.
[0038] Next, the assembled state of the waste container P will be described with reference to Figures 9 to 11. Figure 9 is an overall perspective view of the waste container P, Figure 10(a) is a plan view of the waste container P, Figure 10(b) is a front view of the waste container P, Figure 10(c) is a cross-sectional view of Figure 9 (HH), Figure 11(a) is a cross-sectional view of Figure 10(a) (EE), Figure 11(b) is a cross-sectional view of Figure 10(a) (FF), and Figure 11(c) is a cross-sectional view of Figure 10(b) (GG).
[0039] As shown in Figures 9 to 11, the mouth frame 700 is attached to the upper end of the garbage container body 100 in an orientation where the shafts 711 and 721 of the mouth frame 700 are positioned on the left side. Then, as shown in Figures 9 and 11, the shaft 711 of the mouth frame 700 is rotatably connected to the front bearing hole 220 of the lid 200. Similarly, the shaft 721 of the mouth frame 700 is rotatably connected to the rear bearing hole 240 of the lid 200. In this way, the lid 200 is rotatably connected to the mouth frame 700 so that it opens to the left, by the front rotating part 280 consisting of the bearing hole 220 and the shaft 711, and the rear rotating part 290 consisting of the bearing hole 240 and the shaft 721. In addition, the bearing hole 220 of the rotating part 280 is provided on the lid 200 side and the shaft part 711 is provided on the frame 700 side, but it is not limited to this, and the shaft part 711 may be provided on the lid 200 side and the bearing hole 220 may be provided on the frame 700 side. Similarly, the bearing hole 240 of the rotating part 290 is provided on the lid 200 side and the shaft part 721 is provided on the frame 700 side, but it is not limited to this, and the shaft part 721 may be provided on the lid 200 side and the bearing hole 240 may be provided on the frame 700 side.
[0040] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 10(c), when attaching the mouth frame 700 to the garbage container body 100, the positioning projection 724 of the mouth frame 700 is inserted into the positioning hole 142 provided on the rear side of the garbage container body 100, and the engagement hole 725 of the mouth frame 700 engages with the engagement claw 143 provided on the rear side of the garbage container body 100 to secure it. On the rear side of the garbage container body 100, the lid 200 opens upward due to the upward sliding of the connecting member 400. At that time, the force that lifts the mouth frame 700 upward due to the recoil when the lid 200 opens is large. As a result, the engagement claw 143 is likely to come out of the engagement hole 725, and there is a risk that the mouth frame 700 will come off the garbage container body 100. However, a positioning hole 142 is provided adjacent to the engaging claw 143, and the positioning projection 724 of the opening frame 700 is inserted into this positioning hole 142, thereby fixing the front-to-back position of the opening frame 700. As a result, when the lid 200 is opened, the opening frame 700 is prevented from moving forward, and the engaging claw 143 does not come out of the engaging hole 725, maintaining a securely engaged state. Consequently, the opening frame 700 is less likely to come off the garbage container body 100.
[0041] Furthermore, as shown in Figures 9 and 11(c), the pedal member 800 is fixed to the bottom surface 110 of the waste container body 100. Specifically, first, the main body 810 of the pedal member 800 is housed in the pedal housing recess 112 of the bottom surface 110 of the waste container body 100. The front end of the pedal member 800 is housed in the front recess 121, and the rear end of the pedal member 800 is housed in the rear recess 111. The rotating shaft 190, which is attached to the bottom surface 110 of the waste container body 100, is inserted through the shaft hole 840 of the pedal member 800. Therefore, the pedal member 800 can rotate up and down around the rotating shaft 190. Note that the protrusion 822 of the pedal member 800 abuts against the bottom surface 110 of the waste container body 100, preventing the operating part 820 of the pedal member 800 from rising too high. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the operating portion 820 side of the pedal member 800 from rising too high and the shaft portion 830 on the opposite side from falling too low and becoming disengaged from the bearing portion 430 of the connecting member 400. In addition, it is possible to prevent the engagement between the connecting member 400 and the garbage container body 100 (for example, the engagement between the upper end of the connecting member 400 and the back surface of the flange portion 141 at the upper end of the rear surface 140 of the garbage container body 100) from becoming disengaged.
[0042] Furthermore, the shaft portion 830 of the pedal member 800 is pivotally supported by the bearing portion 430 of the connecting member 400, thereby connecting the connecting member 400 and the pedal member 800. In the state of the garbage container P shown in Figures 9 to 11, the lid 200 is configured to open to the left. Therefore, in order to push the lid 200 up to the left, the connecting member 400 is rotated to the left around the bearing portion 430.
[0043] Furthermore, when the opening frame 700 is attached so that the lid 200 opens to the left, as shown in Figure 11(b), the left connecting hole 161 of the garbage container body 100 and the insertion hole 723 of the opening frame 700 are vertically overlapping. When the lid 200 is closed, the engaging portion 420 at the tip of the connecting member 400 is positioned below the left connecting hole 161.
[0044] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 11(c), the projection 832 on the shaft portion 830 of the pedal member 800 and the projection 433 in the bearing portion 430 of the connecting member 400 are configured to engage with each other. Therefore, even if an external force is applied during storage or transport of the waste container P and the connecting member 400 tries to rotate unintentionally to the right, the projection 832 of the pedal member 800 and the projection 433 of the connecting member 400 engage with each other, preventing the connecting member 400 from rotating. Conversely, if the connecting member 400 is rotated to the right, the projection 832 of the pedal member 800 and the projection 433 of the connecting member 400 engage with each other, preventing the connecting member 400 from rotating unintentionally to the left. Furthermore, when a user intentionally rotates the connecting member 400 from side to side, if the user applies a little force, the projection 433 of the connecting member 400 can overcome the projection 832 of the pedal member 800, allowing the connecting member 400 to rotate without force.
[0045] Although the connecting member 400 is provided with a bearing portion 430 and the pedal member 800 is provided with a shaft portion 830, the design is not limited to this configuration, and the connecting member 400 may be provided with a shaft portion 830 and the pedal member 800 may be provided with a bearing portion 430.
[0046] Next, with reference to Figures 12 and 13, the state in which the lid 200 is opened using the pedal member 800 will be described. Figure 12(a) is a cross-sectional view of the lid 200 opened from the state in Figure 11(a), Figure 12(b) is a cross-sectional view of the lid 200 opened from the state in Figure 11(b), Figure 13(a) is a front view of the garbage container P with the lid 200 open, and Figure 13(b) is a cross-sectional view of the pedal member 800 rotated downward from the state in Figure 11(c).
[0047] As shown in Figure 13(b), when a user steps on the operating part 820 of the pedal member 800 and pushes it downward with their foot, the front end of the pedal member 800 rotates downward around the rotation axis 190. As a result, the rear end of the pedal member 800 rotates upward, and the connecting member 400 connected to the shaft portion 830 of the pedal member 800 slides upward.
[0048] As shown in Figure 12(b), when the connecting member 400, which is tilted to the left, slides upward, the engaging portion 420 of the connecting member 400 moves toward the lid 200 through the left connecting hole 161 and insertion hole 723 of the garbage container body 100. At this time, the engaging claw 422 of the engaging portion 420 of the connecting member 400 comes into contact with the guide portion 252 of the engaged portion 250 of the lid 200 and is guided along the guide portion 252 to the projection 254. Therefore, as shown in Figure 12, as the connecting member 400 rises, the lid 200 opens to the left around the shaft portion 721 and shaft portion 711. Note that the projection 254 of the engaged portion 250 of the lid 200 and the tip 423 of the engaging portion 420 of the connecting member 400 are engaged, which prevents the lid 200 from opening any further to the left. Furthermore, the connection point between the lid 200 and the connecting member 400 (in Figure 12, the connection point between the engaged portion 250 of the lid 200 and the engaged portion 420 of the connecting member 400; in Figure 15, the connection point between the engaged portion 230 of the lid 200 and the engaged portion 420 of the connecting member 400) is positioned outside the shaft portion (shaft portion 721 in Figure 12, shaft portion 711 in Figure 15), which is the pivot point for opening and closing the lid 200. As a result, the connection point between the lid 200 and the connecting member 400 does not interfere with other pivot points, making it easy to open and close the lid 200.
[0049] In Figures 12 and 13, the lid 200 is opened using the pedal member 800, but it is also possible to open the lid 200 by lifting it by hand without using the pedal member 800. Specifically, without pushing the pedal member 800 downwards, place your fingers on the handle flange 213 on the front edge 211 of the lid 200 and lift the lid 200 upwards. Then the lid 200 will open to the left, centered on the shafts 721 and 711. At this time, since the lid 200 is opened without pushing the pedal member 800 downwards, the connecting member 400 does not slide upwards, and the engaged portion 250 of the lid 200 and the engaged portion 420 of the connecting member 400 do not engage, remaining separated. Therefore, when the lid 200 is opened by lifting it by hand without using the pedal member 800, the lid 200 can be opened wider than in the state shown in Figures 12 and 13.
[0050] Next, with reference to Figures 14 and 15, we will describe how to change the direction in which the lid 200 opens to the right. Figure 14 is a perspective view showing how the lid 200 and the opening frame 700 are attached to the garbage container body 100 after their orientations have been changed, and Figure 15 is a front view of the garbage container P with the lid 200 open to the right.
[0051] First, as shown in Figures 9 and 10, the opening frame 700 is removed from the garbage container body 100 with the lid 200 closed. Then, as shown in Figure 14, the opening frame 700 is rotated 180 degrees to reverse its left-right orientation. The lid 200 remains connected to the opening frame 700 by the front and rear rotating parts 280 and 290. Therefore, reversing the left-right orientation of the opening frame 700 also reverses the orientation of the lid 200 connected to the opening frame 700, so that the rear edge 212 of the lid 200 is positioned on the front side of the garbage container P, as shown in Figure 14. Also, because the opening frame 700 is rotated 180 degrees to reverse its left-right orientation, the insertion hole 713 of the opening frame 700 is positioned to overlap vertically with the right connecting hole 162 of the garbage container body 100.
[0052] Furthermore, the connecting member 400 is rotated to the right around the bearing portion 430. As a result, the engaging portion 420 of the connecting member 400 is positioned below the insertion hole 713 and the right connecting hole 162.
[0053] Then, as shown in Figure 15, when the user steps on the operating part 820 of the pedal member 800 and pushes it downward with their foot, the front end of the pedal member 800 rotates downward. As a result, the rear end of the pedal member 800 rotates upward, and the connecting member 400 connected to the pedal member 800 slides upward.
[0054] As shown in Figure 15, when the connecting member 400, which is tilted to the right, slides upward, the engaging portion 420 of the connecting member 400 moves toward the lid 200 through the right connecting hole 162 and insertion hole 713 of the garbage container body 100. Then, the engaging portion 420 of the connecting member 400 connects to the engaged portion 230 of the lid 200, and the engaging claw 424 on the opposite side of the engaging claw 422 is guided to the engaged portion 230 and engages. As a result, as shown in Figure 15, the lid 200 opens to the right around the front and rear rotating portions 280 and 290.
[0055] Thus, in the waste container P of the present invention, as shown in Figure 9, the lid 200 is configured to open to the left when the pedal member 800 is operated by rotating the connecting member 400 to the left, and as shown in Figure 14, the lid 200 is configured to open to the right when the pedal member 800 is operated by rotating the connecting member 400 to the right. This allows the opening and closing direction of the lid 200 to be selected according to the installation location of the waste container P.
[0056] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 14, the opening and closing direction of the lid 200 can be easily changed by swapping the mounting directions of the opening frame 700 and the lid 200. In the waste container P shown in Figures 1 to 15, the shafts (711, 721) are provided on only one side of the opening frame 700 and not on the other side, but the container is not limited to this, and the shafts (711, 721) may be provided on both the left and right sides of the opening frame 700. In that case, when changing the opening and closing direction of the lid 200, the lid 200 can be rotated 180 degrees to swap its left and right orientations and attached to either the left or right shafts (711, 721). Therefore, the opening and closing direction of the lid 200 can be easily changed simply by changing the mounting direction of the lid 200. Also, in the waste container P shown in Figures 1 to 15, an opening frame 700 is provided, but the container is not limited to this, and an opening frame 700 may not be provided. In that case, for example, the shafts (711, 721) are positioned at the upper left and right ends of the garbage container body 100, and when changing the opening and closing direction of the lid 200, the lid 200 is rotated 180 degrees to swap its left and right orientations, and the shafts (711, 721) on either the left or right side are attached to one of them.
[0057] <Embodiment 2> Next, Figures 16 and 17 show a waste container PA according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. Note that the waste container PA according to Embodiment 2 differs from the waste container P according to Embodiment 1 shown in Figures 1 to 15 only in the configuration of the lid 200A and the opening frame 700A, and the other configurations are basically the same as the waste container P according to Embodiment 1, so a detailed explanation will be omitted. Note that Figure 16(a) is a perspective view of the lid 200A and the opening frame 700A, Figure 16(b) is a front view of the lid 200A, Figure 17(a) is a front view of the waste container PA with the lid 200A open to the right, and Figure 17(b) is a front view of the waste container PA with the lid 200A open to the left.
[0058] As shown in Figure 16, the lid 200A is a roughly rectangular plate made entirely of synthetic resin and has a flat lid body portion 210A that is sized to cover the upper opening 150A of the garbage container body 100A. On the underside of the lid body portion 210A, engaging portions 230A and 250A are provided on both the left and right sides of the rear edge 212A. The engaging portion 230A has an opening 231A that opens downward and inward, a guide portion 232A that is continuous with the opening 231A and curves downward, and a projection 234A that protrudes upward from the lower end 233A of the guide portion 232A. The opening 231A is sized to allow the engaging claw 422A of the engaging portion 420A of the connecting member 400A to pass through, the guide portion 232A guides the inserted engaging claw 422A toward the lower end 233A, and the projection 234A is configured to engage with the engaging claw 422A.
[0059] Similarly, the engaged portion 250A includes an opening 251A that opens downward and inward, a guide portion 252A that is continuous with the opening 251A and curves downward, and a projection 254A that protrudes upward from the lower end 253A of the guide portion 252A. The opening 251A is sized to allow the engaging claw 424A of the engaging portion 420A of the connecting member 400A to pass through, the guide portion 252A guides the inserted engaging claw 424A toward the lower end 253A, and the projection 254A is configured to engage with the engaging claw 424A.
[0060] Furthermore, a bearing hole 220A is provided in the center of the front edge 211A of the lid 200A, and a bearing hole 240A is provided in the center of the rear edge 212A. The bearing hole 220A is connected to a shaft portion 711A formed in the center of the front frame portion 710A of the mouth frame 700A, and the bearing hole 240A is connected to a shaft portion 721A formed in the center of the rear frame portion 720A of the mouth frame 700A. In this way, the lid 200A is rotatably connected to the mouth frame 700A so that it can open to both the left and right sides by the front rotating portion 280A composed of the bearing hole 220A and the shaft portion 711A, and the rear rotating portion 290A composed of the bearing hole 240A and the shaft portion 721A. The configuration of the mouth frame 700A is basically the same as that of the mouth frame 700 shown in Figure 4.
[0061] Then, as shown in Figure 17(a), with the connecting member 400A rotated to the left, the user steps on the operating part 820A of the pedal member 800A and pushes it downward, causing the connecting member 400A connected to the pedal member 800A to slide upward. As the connecting member 400A, which is tilted to the left, slides upward, the engaging part 420A of the connecting member 400A connects to the engaged part 250A of the lid 200A, and the engaging claw 424A on the right side of the engaging part 420A is guided by the projection 254A of the engaged part 250A and engages. In this way, the lid 200A opens to the right around the front and rear rotating parts 280A and 290A.
[0062] On the other hand, as shown in Figure 17(b), with the connecting member 400A rotated to the right, the user presses down on the operating part 820A of the pedal member 800A with their foot, causing the connecting member 400A connected to the pedal member 800A to slide upward. As the connecting member 400A, which is tilted to the right, slides upward, the engaging part 420A of the connecting member 400A connects to the engaged part 230A of the lid 200A, and the engaging claw 422A on the left side of the engaging part 420A is guided by the projection 234A of the engaged part 230A and engages. In this way, the lid 200A opens to the left around the front and rear rotating parts 280A and 290A.
[0063] As described above, in the waste container PA of the present invention, as shown in Figure 17(a), the lid 200A opens to the right when the pedal member 800A is operated by rotating the connecting member 400A to the left, and as shown in Figure 17(b), the lid 200A opens to the left when the pedal member 800A is operated by rotating the connecting member 400 to the right. This allows the opening and closing direction of the lid 200A to be selected according to the installation location of the waste container PA. Although the shaft portion (711A, 721A) is provided in the center of the opening frame 700A, the invention is not limited to this, and the shaft portion (711A, 721A) may be provided on one side of the opening frame 700A. In that case, when changing the opening and closing direction of the lid 200A, the opening frame 700A to which the lid 200A is attached should be rotated 180 degrees to reverse the left and right orientation.
[0064] <Embodiment 3> Next, Figures 18 and 19 show the waste container PB according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention. Note that the waste container PB according to Embodiment 3 differs from the waste container P according to Embodiment 1 shown in Figures 1 to 15 only in the configuration of the engaged portions (230B, 250B) of the lid 200B and the configuration of the engaged portion 420B of the connecting member 400B. Since the other configurations are basically the same as the waste container P according to Embodiment 1, a detailed explanation will be omitted. Note that Figure 18(a) is a rear view of the waste container PB, Figure 18(b) is a bottom view of the lid 200B, Figure 19(a) is a front view of the waste container PB with the lid 200B open to the left, and Figure 19(b) is a front view of the waste container PB with the lid 200B open to the right.
[0065] As shown in Figure 18, the engaging portion 420B of the connecting member 400B is formed in the shape of a long rod and is rotatably attached to the upper end of the connecting member 400B by a pivot shaft 426B. The tip 427B of the engaging portion 420B is also capable of contacting the engaged portion of the lid 200B. As will be described later, when changing the direction in which the lid 200B opens, it is sufficient to rotate the engaging portion 420B left or right, so there is no need to rotate the connecting body 410B of the connecting member 400B left or right. Therefore, the connecting member 400B does not rotate left or right and is assembled in a vertical position in the up-and-down direction. Since the connecting member 400B is assembled in a vertical position in the up-and-down direction, a housing portion 149B for housing the connecting member 400B in a vertical position is provided on the rear surface 140B of the garbage container body 100B. Therefore, the nesting efficiency of the 100B waste container body during transport is improved.
[0066] Furthermore, the engaged portion 230B provided on the front side of the lid 200B includes a linearly extending guide portion 232B and projections 234B located on both sides of the guide portion 232B. The tip 427B of the engaged portion 420B is configured to be able to lock onto the projections 234B. The tip 427B of the engaged portion 420B then contacts and connects with the guide portion 232B, and while remaining in contact and connected, it can slide along the guide portion 232B between the projections 234B on both sides. Similarly, the engaged portion 250B provided on the rear side of the lid 200B includes a linearly extending guide portion 252B and projections 254B located on both sides of the guide portion 252B. The tip 427B of the engaged portion 420B is configured to be able to lock onto the projections 254B. Then, the tip 427B of the engaging portion 420B comes into contact with and connects to the guide portion 252B, and while remaining in contact and connected, it can slide along the guide portion 252B between the projections 254B on both sides.
[0067] Then, as shown in Figure 19(a), with the engaging portion 420B of the connecting member 400B rotated to the left around the pivot axis 426B, the user steps on the operating portion 820B of the pedal member 800B and pushes it downward, causing the connecting member 400B connected to the pedal member 800B to slide vertically upward. As the engaging portion 420B, which is rotated to the left, slides upward together with the connecting member 400B, the tip 427B of the engaging portion 420B of the connecting member 400B connects to the engaged portion 250B of the lid 200B. Then, as the connecting member 400B slides upward, the tip 427B of the engaging portion 420B slides upward along the guide portion 252B, causing the lid 200B to open to the left.
[0068] Next, as shown in Figure 19(b), the opening frame 700B is rotated 180 degrees from the state shown in Figure 19(a) to reverse its left and right orientation. Since the lid 200B is connected to the opening frame 700B, reversing the left and right orientation of the opening frame 700B also reverses the orientation of the lid 200B connected to the opening frame 700B. Then, the front engaging portion 230B of the lid 200B is positioned on the side of the connecting member 400B on the back of the waste container PB.
[0069] Then, as shown in Figure 19(b), with the engaging portion 420B of the connecting member 400B rotated to the right around the pivot axis 426B, the user steps on the operating portion 820B of the pedal member 800B and pushes it downward, causing the connecting member 400B connected to the pedal member 800B to slide vertically upward. As the engaging portion 420B, which is rotated to the right, slides upward together with the connecting member 400B, the tip 427B of the engaging portion 420B of the connecting member 400B connects to the engaged portion 230B of the lid 200B. Then, as the connecting member 400B slides upward, the tip 427B of the engaging portion 420B slides upward along the guide portion 232B, causing the lid 200B to open to the right.
[0070] <Embodiment 4> Next, Figure 20 shows a waste container PC according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention. Note that the waste container PC according to Embodiment 4 is basically the same as the waste container PB according to Embodiment 3 shown in Figures 18 and 19, except for the configuration of the engaging portion 420C of the connecting member 400C, so a detailed explanation will be omitted. Figure 20(a) is a front view of the waste container PC with the lid 200C open to the left, and Figure 20(b) is a front view of the waste container PC with the lid 200C open to the right.
[0071] As shown in Figure 20, the engaging portion 420C provided at the upper end of the connecting member 400C is approximately rectangular in shape when viewed from the front. The tips 427C of the left and right corners of the engaging portion 420C are capable of contacting the engaged portion of the cover 200C.
[0072] Then, as shown in Figure 20(a), when the user steps on the operating part 820C of the pedal member 800C and pushes it downward with their foot, the connecting member 400C connected to the pedal member 800C slides vertically upward. As the engaging part 420C slides upward together with the connecting member 400C, the left end 427C of the engaging part 420C connects to the engaged part 250C of the lid 200C. Then, as the connecting member 400C slides upward, the left end 427C of the engaging part 420C slides upward along the guide part 252C, and the lid 200C opens to the left.
[0073] Next, as shown in Figure 20(b), the opening frame 700C is rotated 180 degrees from the state shown in Figure 20(a) to reverse its left and right orientation. Since the lid 200C is connected to the opening frame 700C, reversing the left and right orientation of the opening frame 700C also reverses the orientation of the lid 200C connected to the opening frame 700C. Then, the front engaging portion 230C of the lid 200C is positioned on the side of the connecting member 400C on the back of the waste container PC.
[0074] Then, as shown in Figure 20(b), when the user steps on the operating part 820C of the pedal member 800C and pushes it downward with their foot, the connecting member 400C connected to the pedal member 800C slides upward. As the engaging part 420C slides upward together with the connecting member 400C, the right end 427C of the engaging part 420C connects to the engaged part 230C of the lid 200C. Then, as the connecting member 400C slides upward, the right end 427C of the engaging part 420C slides upward along the guide part 232C, and the lid 200C opens to the right.
[0075] <Embodiment 5> Next, Figure 21 shows the waste container PD according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention. Note that the waste container PD according to Embodiment 5 is basically the same as the waste container PB according to Embodiment 3 shown in Figures 18 and 19, except for the configuration of the engaging portion 420D of the connecting member 400D, so a detailed explanation is omitted. Figure 21(a) is a front view of the waste container PD with the lid 200D open to the left, and Figure 21(b) is a front view of the waste container PD with the lid 200D open to the right.
[0076] As shown in Figure 21, the engaging portion 420D provided at the upper end of the connecting member 400D branches out in a roughly Y-shape when viewed from the front. The left and right ends 427D of the branched portion can abut against the engaged portion of the cover 200D.
[0077] Then, as shown in Figure 21(a), when the user steps on the operating part 820D of the pedal member 800D and pushes it downward, the connecting member 400D connected to the pedal member 800D slides vertically upward. As the engaging part 420D slides upward together with the connecting member 400D, the left end 427D of the engaging part 420D connects to the engaged part 250D of the lid 200D. As the connecting member 400D slides upward, the left end 427D of the engaging part 420D slides upward along the guide part 252D, and the lid 200D opens to the left.
[0078] Next, as shown in Figure 21(b), the opening frame 700D is rotated 180 degrees from the state shown in Figure 21(a) to reverse its left and right orientation. Since the lid 200D is connected to the opening frame 700D, reversing the left and right orientation of the opening frame 700D also reverses the orientation of the lid 200D connected to the opening frame 700D. Then, the front engaging portion 230D of the lid 200D is positioned on the side of the connecting member 400D on the back of the waste container PD.
[0079] Then, as shown in Figure 21(b), when the user steps on the operating part 820D of the pedal member 800D with their foot and pushes it downward, the connecting member 400D connected to the pedal member 800D slides vertically upward. As the engaging part 420D slides upward together with the connecting member 400D, the right end 427D of the engaging part 420D connects to the engaged part 230D of the lid 200D. As the connecting member 400D slides upward, the right end 427D of the engaging part 420D slides upward along the guide part 232D, and the lid 200D opens to the right.
[0080] Furthermore, the waste container of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications and combinations are possible within the scope of the claims and embodiments, and these modifications and combinations are also included within the scope of the patent rights.
Claims
[Claim 1] A waste container made of synthetic resin, equipped with a single lid, The waste container body and A pedal member provided on the lower side of the waste container body, The rear side of the waste container body is provided with a connecting member that allows the lid and the pedal member to be connected, The pedal member is rotatably connected to the waste container body, The lid is provided to the upper opening of the garbage container body so as to be able to open and close by a shaft. The cover is provided with engaged portions on both the front and rear sides that can be connected to the engaging portion of the connecting member, The cover comprises both the shaft portion and the engaged portion, The lid is configured to open to the left or right by changing the mounting direction of the lid. The engaging portion provided at the upper end of the connecting member is branched out in a roughly T-shape when viewed from the front. The operating part of the pedal member is located only on the lower side of the front wall of the waste container body. The lower side of the front wall of the waste container body is recessed inward compared to the upper side of the front wall of the waste container body. The operating part of the pedal member is located in a recessed area on the lower side of the front wall of the garbage container body. When the lid is closed, the operating part of the pedal member is located on the upper side, and the connecting member connected to the pedal member slides downward so that the engaging part of the connecting member does not protrude from the upper opening of the garbage container body. When the lid is open, the operating part of the pedal member is located on the lower side, and the connecting member connected to the pedal member slides upward so that the engaging part of the connecting member protrudes from the opening at the top of the garbage container body. When the mounting direction of the lid is changed so that the lid opens to the left, When the operating portion of the pedal member is pushed downward, the connecting member connected to the pedal member slides upward, and the engaging portion slides upward together with the connecting member, causing the lid to open to the left due to the left side of the engaging portion and one of the engaged portions. The right side of the engaging portion is not connected to both the one and the other engaged portion. The other engaged portion is not connected to both the left and right sides of the engaged portion. When the mounting direction of the lid is changed so that the lid opens to the right, When the operating portion of the pedal member is pushed downward, the connecting member connected to the pedal member slides upward, and the engaging portion slides upward together with the connecting member, causing the lid to open to the right due to the engagement portion on the right side and the other engaged portion. The left side of the engaging portion is not connected to either the one or the other of the engaged portions. A waste container characterized in that one of the engaged portions is not connected to both the left and right sides of the engaged portion.
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