CA2631434A1 - Trash can with base - Google Patents
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A trash can and stabilizing base combination has the trash receptacle made with two protrusions on the bottom of the receptacle that allow the container to be connected to the base. The protrusions lock into two slots in the base by two latches arranged in a V-shape in plan that are connected to a. spring-loaded foot petal. The hollow base unit is designed to accept water, sand or other weighted material to provide stabilization through a bole in the top surface, which can be capped to keep the material inside. Two wheels on the base allow for movement of the structure when connected.
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TRASH CAN WITH BASE
This invention relates to improved trash can and stabilizing base combination.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Many trash cans tend to fall over, spilling trash before rolling away, leading the owner on a cleanup mission or a search for his can. Rolling cans often become damaged easily due to terrain or colliding with automobiles. Without a way to stabilize cans, owners must replace expensive cans every time they become damaged. The provision of a trash can with a base provides an innovative method that will keep a can in place whether empty or full of trash.
The following patents provide devices of this general arrangement:
US Patent 3,471,114 (Ball) issued October 7th 1969 discloses a ballast base which provides a receptacle at the upper face into which a bottom of the can is inserted.
US Patent 4,072,286 (Foncannon) issued February 7th 1978 discloses a band which is clamped onto the bottom flange of a conventional garbage can with a series of outstanding legs which engage the ground around the band and provide stability.
US Patent 4,872,582 (Sipple) issued October 10th 1989 discloses a false bottom to a can which allows insertion of a ballast material.
US Patent 5,897,018 (Pruitt) issued April 27th 1999 discloses a ballast base which provides a receptacle at the upper face into which a bottom of the can is inserted, with a series of locking tabs at spaced positions around the can to hold in place. The can has a pair of wheels allowing it to be rolled to the base.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is one object of the invention to provide an improved trash can and stabilizing base combination which is effective and easy to use.
According to one aspect of the invention there is provided a trash can and base combination comprising:
a trash can having a peripheral wall, a base wall and an open top;
a lid for covering the open top;
a base having a bottom wall, a peripheral wall and an upper wall defining a hollow interior for receiving a ballast material;
the upper wall being shaped and arranged for receiving the base of the can on top of the base so as to be supported thereby;
wheels on the base for moving the base;
at least one projecting member formed on the base wall of the trash can extending downwardly from the base wall;
a receptacle on the upper wall of the base for receiving the projecting member;
a latching assembly on the base for latching the projecting member in the receptacle;
and a foot pedal pivotal relative to the base for actuating the latching assembly to release the projecting member from the receptacle.
This invention relates to improved trash can and stabilizing base combination.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Many trash cans tend to fall over, spilling trash before rolling away, leading the owner on a cleanup mission or a search for his can. Rolling cans often become damaged easily due to terrain or colliding with automobiles. Without a way to stabilize cans, owners must replace expensive cans every time they become damaged. The provision of a trash can with a base provides an innovative method that will keep a can in place whether empty or full of trash.
The following patents provide devices of this general arrangement:
US Patent 3,471,114 (Ball) issued October 7th 1969 discloses a ballast base which provides a receptacle at the upper face into which a bottom of the can is inserted.
US Patent 4,072,286 (Foncannon) issued February 7th 1978 discloses a band which is clamped onto the bottom flange of a conventional garbage can with a series of outstanding legs which engage the ground around the band and provide stability.
US Patent 4,872,582 (Sipple) issued October 10th 1989 discloses a false bottom to a can which allows insertion of a ballast material.
US Patent 5,897,018 (Pruitt) issued April 27th 1999 discloses a ballast base which provides a receptacle at the upper face into which a bottom of the can is inserted, with a series of locking tabs at spaced positions around the can to hold in place. The can has a pair of wheels allowing it to be rolled to the base.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is one object of the invention to provide an improved trash can and stabilizing base combination which is effective and easy to use.
According to one aspect of the invention there is provided a trash can and base combination comprising:
a trash can having a peripheral wall, a base wall and an open top;
a lid for covering the open top;
a base having a bottom wall, a peripheral wall and an upper wall defining a hollow interior for receiving a ballast material;
the upper wall being shaped and arranged for receiving the base of the can on top of the base so as to be supported thereby;
wheels on the base for moving the base;
at least one projecting member formed on the base wall of the trash can extending downwardly from the base wall;
a receptacle on the upper wall of the base for receiving the projecting member;
a latching assembly on the base for latching the projecting member in the receptacle;
and a foot pedal pivotal relative to the base for actuating the latching assembly to release the projecting member from the receptacle.
Preferably the foot pedal projects outwardly from the peripherai wall of the base.
Preferably the latching assembly includes a latch member which is mounted on the upper wall of the base for movement generally horizontally across the upper wall so as to move into and outwardly from the receptacle.
Preferably the latch member is mounted on the upper wall of the base for pivotal movement about a generally upstanding axis.
Preferably the latch member is pulled by cable actuated by the foot pedal.
Preferably the latching assembly includes a spring which resists movement of the latch member when actuated by the foot pedal.
Preferably the peripheral wall of the can and the peripheral wall of the base match in shape in plan view.
Preferably the peripheral walls are generally cylindrical and of the same diameter.
Preferably the base has two receptacles and the base wall of the can has two projecting members arranged to engage.
Preferably each of the two projecting members comprises a generally flat member with the two flat members being arranged so as to be generally V-shaped in plan.
Preferably the latching assembly includes two latch members each cooperating with a respective one of the receptacles and each arranged to be pulled away from respective receptacle.
Preferably the base includes a part cylindrical raised wall portion at the peripheral wall partly surrounding the upper wall with the receptacle received on the upper wall within the part cylindrical raised wall.
Preferably the wheels and the foot pedal are mounted on a portion of the base pro}ecting outwardly from a generally cylindrical shape of the peripheral wall.
Trash can with base was created to keep a trash can stable and in place. The system features a base that will hold the can in an upright position, keeping it from falling or rolling when empty. The innovative design of a trash can with base will eliminate the need to locate a missing can or replace one that has been damaged due to rolling away.
This useful and user-friendly refuse container with sturdy base is a sleekly designed trash container designed to fit onto a stabilizing base. This unique system is comprised of a trash receptacle made with two protrusions on the bottom of the receptacle that allows the container to be connected to the base. The protrusions simply lock into two slots in the base by two latches that are connected to a. spring-loaded foot petal. To release the container, the consumer simply depresses the foot petal, disconnecting the latches from the protrusions on the can. To replace the container, the consumer aligns the receptacle with the spring loaded latches allowing the container to clip into the base. This container is ideal for stabilizing during winds. This hollow base unit is designed to accept water, sand or other weighted material, as it will provide the stabilization needed to keep the unit in place. Water or sand is poured through a strategically located bole, which can be capped to keep the material inside. Two wheels on the base allow for pulling or pushing of the unit, as needed. Both can and base are made 5 of durable, weatherproof materials.
The trash can with base is a uniquely designed trash can made to fit on a stabilizing base. This system consists of a garbage can made with two raised areas on the bottom that will allow connection to the base component. The top of the independent base unit features two recessed connection components onto which the corresponding trash can will slide and lock. A foot pedal connected to the locking components by a spring-enhanced cabie system enables a user to connect and remove the can with ease. A user simply slides the can into place on the interlocking portions of the base and adjusts the foot pedal to lock the can in position. To unlock, the user presses the foot pedal and removes the can from position. This hollow base unit is designed to accept water, sand or other weighted material, as it will provide the stabilization needed to keep the unit in place. Water or sand is poured through a strategically located hole, which can be capped to keep the material inside. Two wheels on the base allow for pulling or pushing of the unit, as needed. Both can and base are made of durable, weatherproof materials and can be designed in various sizes, colors or styles.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
One embodiment of the invention will now be described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:
Figure 1 is a side elevational view of the combination of the can and the base when connected.
Figure 2 is a top plan view of the base with the can removed showing the latching arrangement.
Figure 3 is a side elevational view of the base.
Figure 4 is a side elevational view of the can.
In the drawings like characters of reference indicate corresponding parts in the different figures.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
One embodiment of the trash can and base combination is shown in the figures and comprises a trash can 1 with a base 10 and peripheral wall 11 which is generally cylindrical but may diverge outwardly as in conventional cans for stacking. An open top 12 is covered by a lid 2 The combination further includes a base 3 having a bottom wall 31, a peripheral wall 32 and an upper wall 33 defining a hollow interior for receiving a ballast material through a filler opening 9 in the upper wall.
The can and the base are preferably molded from a suitable plastics material.
The upper wall of the base shaped and arranged for receiving the base of the can on top of the base so as to be supported thereby. The base is generally cylindrical with the same diameter as the can at the bottom of the can but a projecting portion is 34 is provided on one side with parallel side walls 35 and 35.
This portion carries ground wheels 8 on the base for moving the base.
The can is located on the base and held in place by a latching system defined by a pair of projecting members or loops 37 formed on the base wall of the trash can extending downwardly from the base wall. These projecting members are arranged vertically as blades and are arranged at an angle so as to converge together toward an apex so as to define generally a V-shape. Each biade extends into a slot shaped respective receptacle 38 and 39 molded on the upper wall of the base. The latching assembly 40 on the base 'for latching the projecting member in the receptacle includes a first and a second latch 40 and 41 each of which is pivotal on the bottom surface about a respective pivot axis 47, 48. Each latch member projects across the slot when in the latching portion to hold the projecting loop from the can in place. Each latch member is held in the latching position by a spring 7 which extends between the receptacle and the latch member.
The latch members are moved in pivoting action about the pivot by a foot pedal 4 pivotal relative to the base in a pivot axis 51 so as to pull a wire 52 for actuating the latching assembly to release the projecting member from the receptacle. The foot pedal projects outwardly from the peripheral wall of the base and when pressed downwardly acts to pull the latch members generally horizontally across the upper wall so as to move into and outwardly from the receptacle.
The base includes a part cylindrical raised wall portion 60 at the peripheral wall partly surrounding the upper wall and extending from an end 61 to an end 62 with the receptacle received on the upper wall within the part cylindrical raised wall.
Since various modifications can be made in my invention as herein above described, and many apparently widely different embodiments of same made within the spirit and scope of the claims without department from such spirit and scope, it is intended that all matter contained in the accompanying specification shall be interpreted as illustrative only and not in a limiting sense.
Preferably the latching assembly includes a latch member which is mounted on the upper wall of the base for movement generally horizontally across the upper wall so as to move into and outwardly from the receptacle.
Preferably the latch member is mounted on the upper wall of the base for pivotal movement about a generally upstanding axis.
Preferably the latch member is pulled by cable actuated by the foot pedal.
Preferably the latching assembly includes a spring which resists movement of the latch member when actuated by the foot pedal.
Preferably the peripheral wall of the can and the peripheral wall of the base match in shape in plan view.
Preferably the peripheral walls are generally cylindrical and of the same diameter.
Preferably the base has two receptacles and the base wall of the can has two projecting members arranged to engage.
Preferably each of the two projecting members comprises a generally flat member with the two flat members being arranged so as to be generally V-shaped in plan.
Preferably the latching assembly includes two latch members each cooperating with a respective one of the receptacles and each arranged to be pulled away from respective receptacle.
Preferably the base includes a part cylindrical raised wall portion at the peripheral wall partly surrounding the upper wall with the receptacle received on the upper wall within the part cylindrical raised wall.
Preferably the wheels and the foot pedal are mounted on a portion of the base pro}ecting outwardly from a generally cylindrical shape of the peripheral wall.
Trash can with base was created to keep a trash can stable and in place. The system features a base that will hold the can in an upright position, keeping it from falling or rolling when empty. The innovative design of a trash can with base will eliminate the need to locate a missing can or replace one that has been damaged due to rolling away.
This useful and user-friendly refuse container with sturdy base is a sleekly designed trash container designed to fit onto a stabilizing base. This unique system is comprised of a trash receptacle made with two protrusions on the bottom of the receptacle that allows the container to be connected to the base. The protrusions simply lock into two slots in the base by two latches that are connected to a. spring-loaded foot petal. To release the container, the consumer simply depresses the foot petal, disconnecting the latches from the protrusions on the can. To replace the container, the consumer aligns the receptacle with the spring loaded latches allowing the container to clip into the base. This container is ideal for stabilizing during winds. This hollow base unit is designed to accept water, sand or other weighted material, as it will provide the stabilization needed to keep the unit in place. Water or sand is poured through a strategically located bole, which can be capped to keep the material inside. Two wheels on the base allow for pulling or pushing of the unit, as needed. Both can and base are made 5 of durable, weatherproof materials.
The trash can with base is a uniquely designed trash can made to fit on a stabilizing base. This system consists of a garbage can made with two raised areas on the bottom that will allow connection to the base component. The top of the independent base unit features two recessed connection components onto which the corresponding trash can will slide and lock. A foot pedal connected to the locking components by a spring-enhanced cabie system enables a user to connect and remove the can with ease. A user simply slides the can into place on the interlocking portions of the base and adjusts the foot pedal to lock the can in position. To unlock, the user presses the foot pedal and removes the can from position. This hollow base unit is designed to accept water, sand or other weighted material, as it will provide the stabilization needed to keep the unit in place. Water or sand is poured through a strategically located hole, which can be capped to keep the material inside. Two wheels on the base allow for pulling or pushing of the unit, as needed. Both can and base are made of durable, weatherproof materials and can be designed in various sizes, colors or styles.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
One embodiment of the invention will now be described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:
Figure 1 is a side elevational view of the combination of the can and the base when connected.
Figure 2 is a top plan view of the base with the can removed showing the latching arrangement.
Figure 3 is a side elevational view of the base.
Figure 4 is a side elevational view of the can.
In the drawings like characters of reference indicate corresponding parts in the different figures.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
One embodiment of the trash can and base combination is shown in the figures and comprises a trash can 1 with a base 10 and peripheral wall 11 which is generally cylindrical but may diverge outwardly as in conventional cans for stacking. An open top 12 is covered by a lid 2 The combination further includes a base 3 having a bottom wall 31, a peripheral wall 32 and an upper wall 33 defining a hollow interior for receiving a ballast material through a filler opening 9 in the upper wall.
The can and the base are preferably molded from a suitable plastics material.
The upper wall of the base shaped and arranged for receiving the base of the can on top of the base so as to be supported thereby. The base is generally cylindrical with the same diameter as the can at the bottom of the can but a projecting portion is 34 is provided on one side with parallel side walls 35 and 35.
This portion carries ground wheels 8 on the base for moving the base.
The can is located on the base and held in place by a latching system defined by a pair of projecting members or loops 37 formed on the base wall of the trash can extending downwardly from the base wall. These projecting members are arranged vertically as blades and are arranged at an angle so as to converge together toward an apex so as to define generally a V-shape. Each biade extends into a slot shaped respective receptacle 38 and 39 molded on the upper wall of the base. The latching assembly 40 on the base 'for latching the projecting member in the receptacle includes a first and a second latch 40 and 41 each of which is pivotal on the bottom surface about a respective pivot axis 47, 48. Each latch member projects across the slot when in the latching portion to hold the projecting loop from the can in place. Each latch member is held in the latching position by a spring 7 which extends between the receptacle and the latch member.
The latch members are moved in pivoting action about the pivot by a foot pedal 4 pivotal relative to the base in a pivot axis 51 so as to pull a wire 52 for actuating the latching assembly to release the projecting member from the receptacle. The foot pedal projects outwardly from the peripheral wall of the base and when pressed downwardly acts to pull the latch members generally horizontally across the upper wall so as to move into and outwardly from the receptacle.
The base includes a part cylindrical raised wall portion 60 at the peripheral wall partly surrounding the upper wall and extending from an end 61 to an end 62 with the receptacle received on the upper wall within the part cylindrical raised wall.
Since various modifications can be made in my invention as herein above described, and many apparently widely different embodiments of same made within the spirit and scope of the claims without department from such spirit and scope, it is intended that all matter contained in the accompanying specification shall be interpreted as illustrative only and not in a limiting sense.
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1. A trash can and base combination comprising:
a trash can having a peripheral wall, a base wall and an open top;
a lid for covering the open top;
a base having a bottom wall, a peripheral wall and an upper wall defining a hollow interior for receiving a ballast material;
the upper wall being shaped and arranged for receiving the base of the can on top of the base so as to be supported thereby;
wheels on the base for moving the base;
at least one projecting member formed on the base wall of the trash can extending downwardly from the base wall;
a receptacle on the upper wall of the base for receiving the projecting member;
a latching assembly on the base for latching the projecting member in the receptacle;
and a foot pedal pivotal relative to the base for actuating the latching assembly to release the projecting member from the receptacle.
a trash can having a peripheral wall, a base wall and an open top;
a lid for covering the open top;
a base having a bottom wall, a peripheral wall and an upper wall defining a hollow interior for receiving a ballast material;
the upper wall being shaped and arranged for receiving the base of the can on top of the base so as to be supported thereby;
wheels on the base for moving the base;
at least one projecting member formed on the base wall of the trash can extending downwardly from the base wall;
a receptacle on the upper wall of the base for receiving the projecting member;
a latching assembly on the base for latching the projecting member in the receptacle;
and a foot pedal pivotal relative to the base for actuating the latching assembly to release the projecting member from the receptacle.
2. The combination according to Claim 1 wherein the foot pedal projects outwardly from the peripheral wall of the base.
3. The combination according to Claim 1 wherein the latching assembly includes a latch member which is mounted on the upper wall of the base for movement generally horizontally across the upper wall so as to move into and outwardly from the receptacle.
4. The combination according to Claim 3 wherein the latch member is mounted on the upper wall of the base for pivotal movement about a generally upstanding axis.
5. The combination according to Claim 3 wherein the latch member is pulled by cable actuated by the foot pedal.
6. The combination according to Claim 3 wherein the latching assembly includes a spring which resists movement of the latch member when actuated by the foot pedal.
7. The combination according to Claim 1 wherein the peripheral wall of the can and the peripheral wall of the base match in shape in plan view.
8. The combination according to Claim 7 wherein the peripheral walls are generally cylindrical and of the same diameter.
9. The combination according to Claim I wherein the base has two receptacles and the base wall of the can has two projecting members arranged to engage.
10. The combination according to Claim 9 wherein each of the two projecting members comprises a generally flat member with the two flat members being arranged so as to be generally V-shaped in plan.
11. The combination according to Claim 9 wherein the latching assembly includes two latch members each cooperating with a respective one of the receptacles and each arranged to be pulled away from respective receptacle.
12. The combination according to Claim 1 wherein the base includes a part cylindrical raised wall portion at the peripheral wall partly surrounding the upper wall with the receptacle received on the upper wall within the part cylindrical raised wall.
13. The combination according to Claim 12 wherein the wheels and the foot pedal are mounted on a portion of the base projecting outwardly from a generally cylindrical shape of the peripheral wall.
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