EP1510475A2 - Housing with lockable lid and lid construction - Google Patents

Abstract

Container (1) comprises a closable lid (2), a pre-tensioning element (5) pushing the lid into its open position, and a locking element (3) fixing the lid in its closed position. The fixing is released on pressing the locking element. An independent claim is also included for a lid construction for the above container. Preferred Features: The locking element is a locking hook spring-mounted on the container which in its resting state engages in an undercut of the lid when the lid is in its closed position.

Description

The invention relates to a container with a closable lid, which be used in particular for receiving or disguising a garbage bin can and which contains a biasing element, the lid in the open position is pressing. Furthermore, it relates to a lid construction, the especially usable for such a container.

A container of the type mentioned is of garbage bin linings known. The container surrounds all sides a garbage can, with a through a Gas spring (as a biasing element) supported opening the lid the Gives access to the garbage bin. Problematic in the known garbage bin linings However, the user has at least one free hand To operate, for example, a rotary latch and the container lid to raise. Therefore, if the user has multiple garbage bags or in addition to A garbage bag carries other items with him, he has this in the Usually put down to open the container lid.

Against this background, it was an object of the present invention, a To provide container with a closable lid, which is a more comfortable use and preferably also a visually appealing Design allowed.

This object is achieved by a container having the features of claim 1 and solved by a cover construction with the features of claim 9. Advantageous embodiments are contained in the subclaims.

The container according to the invention has a closable lid, wherein in this case understood by a "closable lid" each door element to be, which has a closed position in which there is a (door) opening closes, and an open position in which it releases the opening. Preferably, the lid is at the top of a substantially cuboid container pivotally mounted, although other Arrangements (e.g., rotatable, lateral, etc.) are possible. The container points Furthermore, a biasing element, which the lid in the open Position is pressing. The lid can therefore only under application of a drag in be brought to the closed position. Furthermore, the container has a Locking element on which the lid in its closed position can fix, the fixation by a pressure actuation of the locking element can be lifted. The "locking element" can a Mechanism of multiple components or be one-piece.

The locking element is preferably sufficient with at least one equipped with large and freely accessible pressure-actuated surface, making it for example, operated with the back of the hand, the elbow and / or the foot can be. Depending on the desired type of actuation, the pressure surface is in a conveniently reachable height, e.g. in about 1 m to 1.70 m Height for one hand / arm operation and approximately 0 to 0.50 m height for an exercise with the feet.

The "pressure operation" of the locking element means the exercise of a Force, under the effect of the pressure surface of the locking element in Substantially linearly moved, e.g. on a circular arc with a relatively large radius. It should not be required that the user torque (Force pair) on a component or an opposing force in the sense of Quetschbetätigung must be exercised, which a simultaneous Kraftausübu ng in different directions would require at least two points. Reaction forces are required, if necessary, by the storage of Applied locking element.

In the described container, the lid is due to the effect of Biasing element "automatically" to its open position, if it is not is held by the locking element in the closed position. The triggering of the locking element, that is, the lifting of the fixation the lid in the closed position, it can by a pure Pressed operation of the locking element done. This has the advantage that the normally closed lid of the container when needed by a Users can be opened in a particularly simple manner. In particular no free hand of the user is required, because a pressure operation can for Example also done with the back of the hand or the elbow. When a such container is used, for example, as a garbage bin panel, kan n a user advantageously access to the garbage bin inside the Container even if he in both hands garbage bags or holding other objects.

The embodiment of a locking element with the possibility of a Pressure operation can be done in several ways. In particular, that can Arretierungselement as a spring-mounted on the container latching hook be formed, which in its relaxed state of rest in a Undercut the lid can engage when the lid is in his closed position. By engaging in the undercut fixed the Latch hook the lid in the closed position. When applying pressure to the Latch hook he can due to the resilient attachment his resting state leave, where it disengages from the undercut of the lid. The so released lid can then under the action of the biasing element to open.

The aforementioned catch hook is preferably substantially S-shaped bent, with one end of the latching hook attached to the body of the container and the other end of the latching hook for engaging the undercut the lid is ready. Such a design of the latching hook is special easy and inexpensive to produce and on the other hand very reliable.

The undercut of the lid, which interacts with the latching hook, can be realized in different ways. It is particularly preferred if the edge of the lid serves as an undercut of the lid, since such bends or curls usually anyway for Stabilization of a lid are provided.

The biasing element may be any device that is capable of to apply a force moving the lid to its open position, wherein overcome the force in particular the weight and inertia of the lid got to. For example, the biasing element could be one in a hinge joint the lid mounted torsion spring or one with a lever arm on the lid be attacking weight or a tension spring. Especially preferred it is when the biasing member is a gas spring, which is a cylinder and a piston guided therein, wherein the piston under the action of the Pressure of a gas reservoir resiliently urged into a certain rest position becomes. Preferably, such a gas spring extends between a Container inner wall and the inside of the lid so that they are closed Condition of the lid is completely protected inside the container. Gas springs are available in numerous designs on the market and In addition to defined elastic properties, a specific one can also be used Have damping behavior.

According to a development of the container is on the inside of the lid a Mitnahmevorrichtung arranged, which, for example, with the hinged lid of a can be coupled in the container arranged garbage can or the like. The Drive device can optionally from a mounted on the inside of the lid Eyelet and attached thereto drawstring exist. By the driving device is achieved that the hinged lid of a garbage bin or the like automatically opens together with the container lid.

According to another embodiment of the invention, the container has at least a trained as a door side wall. Through such a sidewall can in If necessary, a greater access to the container interior can be created For example, to remove a garbage bin from the container for garbage removal.

As already mentioned, the locking element for an actuation with be designed hand or arm. In another embodiment, the Alternatively or additionally realized, the locking element can also be designed as a foot lever for pressure actuation with the foot of a user.

a) Einen Basisdeckel mit einer im Wesentlichen flachen Oberseite. Typischerweise handelt es sich bei dem Basisdeckel um einen herkömmlichen, durch die rein technische Funktion bestimmten Deckel.

b) Ein flächiges Verkleidungselement, welches die Oberseite des Basisdeckels überspannt. Das Verkleidungselement ist sichtbar, so dass seine Form und Oberfläche das Aussehen des Deckels bestimmt. Bei dem Verkleidungselement kann es sich z.B. um ein Blech aus Edelstahl oder dergleichen handeln.

c) Mindestens einen Abstandshalter, welcher an der Oberseite des Basisdeckels angeordnet ist und eine Außenkante mit einer vorgegebenen Kontur aufweist, an welche sich das Verkleidungselement anlegt.

The invention further relates to a lid construction for a container, which may in particular be a container of the type described above. The lid construction can be used with advantage in all cases in which a visually appealing lid design with high stability of the lid should be achieved in a cost effective manner. The aforementioned lid construction contains the following components:

a) A base cover with a substantially flat top. Typically, the base lid is a conventional lid determined by the purely technical function.

b) A planar cladding element, which spans the top of the base lid. The cladding element is visible so that its shape and surface determines the appearance of the lid. The cladding element may be, for example, a sheet of stainless steel or the like.

c) at least one spacer, which is arranged on the upper side of the base cover and has an outer edge with a predetermined contour, to which the cladding element applies.

By using spacers with a contoured outer edge It is possible, the cladding element in a simpler and more stable To give a spatially shaped course, which to a appealing appearance of the lid leads.

The cover construction may in particular comprise two spacers, the Outside edge is covered by cushioning elements. By two spacers is achieved with minimal effort the greatest possible stability, the Upholstery elements for a soft edition of the cladding element without Damage ensures.

The spacer of the lid construction can optionally by a Angle plate are formed, with a leg of the angle for attachment to the surface of the base cover is used.

Fig. 1

eine Gesamtansicht eines erfindungsgemäßen Behälters;

Fig. 2

eine Detailansicht des Schließmechanismus des Behälters von Figur 1 bei teilweise geöffnetem Deckel;

Fig. 3

eine separate Ansicht eines für den Schließmechanismus verwendeten Rasthakens;

Fig. 4

eine perspektivische Ansicht einer erfindungsgemäßen Deckelkonstruktion;

Fig. 5a-d)

aufeinanderfolgende Phasen des Zusammenbaus der Deckelkonstruktion von Figur 4.

In the following, the invention will be explained by way of example with the aid of the figures. It shows:

Fig. 1

an overall view of a container according to the invention;

Fig. 2

a detailed view of the closing mechanism of the container of Figure 1 with partially opened lid;

Fig. 3

a separate view of a latch used for the locking mechanism;

Fig. 4

a perspective view of a lid construction according to the invention;

Fig. 5a-d)

successive stages of assembly of the lid construction of FIG. 4.

Figure 1 shows a perspective side view of an inventive Container 1, which serve in the example considered as Mülltonnenverkleidung should. It is understood, however, that the application of the container is not limited to this Purpose is limited, but that he is the storage of any objects serve and accordingly produced in different dimensions can be.

The container 1 of Figure 1 has substantially the shape of a cuboid with four Side walls 4 and a cover thereon 2. A floor has the Container 1 usually not, that is, the garbage can located in it (not shown) is directly on the ground. The lid 2 is shown in the Example slightly wedge-shaped to a slope for the process of rainwater. Furthermore, the lid 2 is at its in Figure 1 right edge pivoting in a hinge joint with the body of the Connected container so that it can be opened by opening up can to free access to the interior of the container. A slightly open Position of the lid 2 is shown in Figure 2.

In Figure 1, the position of a gas spring 5 is further indicated by dashed lines, the in the interior of the container 1 between a side wall 4 of the container on the one hand and the lid 2 on the other hand extends. In the closed position of the lid 2, the gas spring 5 is under tension, so that they after a directed upward force on the lid 2 exerts. The size of the force is like this measured that it is sufficient to lift the lid 2 against its weight and to move to the fully open position.

To the lid 2 in the normal state of the container 1 in the closed Hold position (Figure 1), is at the front of the container 1 a Arretierungselement provided in the form of a latching hook 3. The in Figure 3 separately shown locking hooks 3, for example, from a flat iron Bending can be shaped in the side view essentially an S-shape. The lower end 3a in FIG. 3 of the latching hook has bores with which the latching hooks are fastened to the container 1 in the position shown in FIG can. Preferably, the lower end 3a of the latching hook is characterized by a Slit in the tank wall led inwards to allow it from the inside can be screwed and no disturbing screw outside lie. The latching hook 3 can e.g. made of stainless steel, spring steel, steel or plastic consist.

The upper, free-standing end 3b of the latching hook 3 is bent by about 180 °, so that its tip in the assembled state of the latching hook 3 slightly downward has. The end 3b, the front edge or flanging. 7 of the lid 2 engage behind, when the lid 2 in the closed Position, whereby the lid 2 is locked in the closed position becomes.

When the lid 2 is to be opened, a pressure on the middle is sufficient Pressure actuating surface 3 c of the latching hook 3 in the direction of the block arrow of Figure 1 or 3, to the upper end 3b from engagement with the undercut 7 to push and release the lid 2. The latter opens under Effect of the gas spring 5. The illustrated construction thus has the advantage that a mere linear pressure actuation of the latching hook 3, the release of the Lid 2 triggers, the pressure control no free hand of the user presupposes.

The release of the latching hook 3 could additionally or alternatively by a pedal (not shown) happen. This could be for example the underside of the container 1 pivotally mounted and (inside the container) via cables with the latching hook be coupled.

In Figure 2, a fixed to the inside of the lid 2 eyelet 6 can be seen on which a band or the like (not shown) for coupling a Mülltonnendeckels can be attached. The opening movement of the Container lid 2 can thus simultaneously the hinged lid of a garbage bin take along to gain access to the interior of the bin. In this case Of course, the gas spring 5 must be designed so strong that they both can open the container lid as well as the garbage bin lid.

The container 1 or its components can in particular be made (galvanized) steel or stainless steel. Preferably we are the Exterior surfaces of the container 1 provided with decorative patterns.

FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of a lid construction 20 represented by a curved outer surface of a visually appealing Design has. The lid construction 20 is based on a Base cover 24, which the technical cover functions (closing a Opening, pivoting attachment, etc.) and which one in the Has substantially flat top 25. The base lid 24 may be e.g. to act the lid 2 of the container according to the figures 1 to 3.

On the upper side 25 of the base cover 24 are parallel to each other two Radienbleche 23 a, 23 b attached as a spacer. The radii sheets 23a, 23b are each canted at their lower edge so that they e.g. by riveting or Welding on the top 25 can be attached. The upper edge of the Radienbleche 23a, 23b has a predetermined contour. In particular, can this edge will describe a circular arc. The upper edge is one of each Rubber strips 22a, 22b coated as a cushioning element.

On the rubber gauges 22a, 22b is a cladding sheet 21 (metal plate), whereby it takes a spatially curved course. The Cladding sheet 21 is folded at two opposite ends, wherein the Bends carry a plurality of holes 26, with corresponding holes in the top 25 of the base cover 24 are aligned. The cladding sheet 21 can thus e.g. be secured by screws or rivets to the base cover 24.

a) Bereitstellung der an zwei Seiten gekanteten Metallplatine 21 mit den mehreren Bohrungen an den Kantungen.

b) Die zwei Radienbleche, die am unteren Rand mit einem Winkel von über 90° gekantet sind, werden durch eine geeignete Methode mit dem Deckel 24 verbunden und mit einem Gummiketer überzogen.

c) Die Metallplatine 21 wird an einem Rand des Deckels befestigt, der deckungsgleich ebenfalls Bohrungen trägt. Die andere Seite der Metallplatine 21 wird über die nun formgebenden Radienbleche gezogen und in geeigneter Weise befestigt.

d) Um die nun gebogene Metallplatine 21 zu spannen, werden die Radienbleche in Richtung 90°gedrückt. Die Haube hat anschließend die in Figur 4 gezeigte Form und eine hohe Festigkeit.

Figures 5a to 5d show successive phases of the assembly of the lid construction of Figure 4, specifically:

a) Provision of the folded on two sides metal plate 21 with the multiple holes on the bends.

b) The two Radienbleche, which are folded at the bottom with an angle of about 90 °, are connected by a suitable method with the lid 24 and coated with a rubber rubber.

c) The metal plate 21 is attached to an edge of the lid, which also carries bores congruent. The other side of the metal plate 21 is pulled over the now forming radii sheets and fastened in a suitable manner.

d) To clamp the now bent metal plate 21, the Radienbleche be pressed in the direction of 90 °. The hood then has the shape shown in Figure 4 and a high strength.

Claims (11)

Container (1) with a closable lid (2), in particular for receiving a garbage bin containing a) a biasing member (5) urging the lid (2) to its open position; b) a locking element (3) which can fix the lid (2) in its closed position, wherein the fixation can be canceled by a pressure actuation of the locking element. Container according to claim 1,
characterized in that the locking element is a spring-mounted on the container latching hook (3) which engages in its rest state in an undercut (7) of the lid (2) when the lid is in its closed position. Container according to claim 2,
characterized in that the latching hook (3) is bent substantially S-shaped, and that one end (3a) of the latching hook (3) is fixed to the container (1). Container according to claim 2 or 3,
characterized in that the undercut of the lid (2) by a fold (7) of the lid edge is formed. Container according to at least one of claims 1 to 4,
characterized in that the biasing element is a gas pressure spring (5), which is preferably mounted between a container inner wall and the inside of the lid (2). Container according to at least one of claims 1 to 5,
characterized in that on the lid (2) a driving device (6) is arranged, which can be coupled to the hinged lid of a container (1) arranged garbage bin or the like. Container according to at least one of claims 1 to 6,
characterized in that it comprises a side wall (4) formed as a door. Container according to at least one of claims 1 to 7,
characterized in that the locking element includes a foot lever for pressure actuation with the foot. Lid construction for a container, in particular a container according to at least one of claims 1 to 8, containing a) a base cover (24) having a substantially flat top surface (25); b) a trim element (21) spanning the top of the base cover (24); c) at least one spacer (23a, 23b), which is arranged on the upper side of the base cover (24) and an outer edge (22a, 22b) having a predetermined contour, to which the cladding element (21) applies. Lid structure according to claim 9, characterized in that it comprises two spacers (23a, 23b) whose outer edge is covered by padding elements (22a, 22b). Lid construction according to claim 9 or 10, characterized in that the spacer is formed by an angle plate (23a, 23b).

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