WO2000032501A1 - Holding device for rubbish bags and the like - Google Patents
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- WO2000032501A1 WO2000032501A1 PCT/NO1999/000358 NO9900358W WO0032501A1 WO 2000032501 A1 WO2000032501 A1 WO 2000032501A1 NO 9900358 W NO9900358 W NO 9900358W WO 0032501 A1 WO0032501 A1 WO 0032501A1
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65F—GATHERING OR REMOVAL OF DOMESTIC OR LIKE REFUSE
- B65F1/00—Refuse receptacles; Accessories therefor
- B65F1/04—Refuse receptacles; Accessories therefor with removable inserts
- B65F1/06—Refuse receptacles; Accessories therefor with removable inserts with flexible inserts, e.g. bags or sacks
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65B—MACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGING ARTICLES OR MATERIALS; UNPACKING
- B65B67/00—Apparatus or devices facilitating manual packaging operations; Sack holders
- B65B67/12—Sack holders, i.e. stands or frames with means for supporting sacks in the open condition to facilitate filling with articles or materials
- B65B67/1222—Sack holders, i.e. stands or frames with means for supporting sacks in the open condition to facilitate filling with articles or materials characterised by means for suspending sacks, e.g. pedal- operated
- B65B67/1233—Clamping or holding means
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- the present invention relates to a securing device for rubbish bags and the like in accordance with the preamble of claim 1.
- US 4,027,774 discloses a device for securing a bag in a rubbish container.
- This device which is secured to the upper edge of the container, consists of a tab extending outwards from the container, which tab is provided with a notch.
- the bag is fastened by gathering and twisting the surplus part of the bag into an ear, and this ear is then pushed into the notch and held in place thereby.
- One of the problems with this solution is that the projecting tab may get stuck when the container, for example, is taken out of or put into a cupboard.
- US 5,695,088 discloses a device for securing a bag in a rubbish container.
- This device consists of a perforated membrane which extends from the rubbish bin.
- US 5,735,495 discloses a device for securing a bag in a rubbish bin.
- This device consists of one or more U-shaped clips, which are fastened over the rim of the rubbish bin. On each of the clips there is a hinged push button that is snapped over the bag. The bag hangs down on the inside of the rubbish bin.
- the problem with this known solution is that the bag is folded over the rim of the bin, the rim thus easily becoming soiled. Furthermore, it is time-consuming to fasten and release the bag, as it must be snapped in place or released at each individual clip.
- One of the objects of the present invention is to provide a simple and easily manageable device for securing bags in rubbish containers and the like. Another object of the present invention is to provide a device which to the greatest extent possible is flush with the outside of the container.
- a device for securing a liner bag in a waste container which is characterised in that the device comprises a pair of arms pivotally connected to a release, which device can be moved from an open position wherein an opening is provided between the arms for the insertion of a surplus part of a liner bag between the arms, and closed position wherein the surplus part of the liner bag is retained by the arms.
- the release is preferably so disposed that the insertion of a surplus part of the liner bag between the arms causes movement of the release and thus movement of the arms into a closed position.
- the arms are preferably so disposed that in a closed position they hold the surplus part of the liner bag and can be moved into an open position by pulling the surplus part of the liner bag.
- the arms and the release, on opening and closing, preferably turn in separate directions.
- the arms are preferably so disposed that in the closed position they will meet either the main body or the release and retain the surplus part of the liner bag.
- the direction of motion of the arms is preferably approximately at right angles towards the side of the container, and the contact surface which the arms meet is at approximately the same angle, so that the surplus part of the bag is wedged in place between the arms and the contact face and does not become loose when the bag is filled, and the holding device can easily be opened by pulling the surplus part of the bag at right angles out from the side of the container.
- the device is further characterised in that it includes a main body, that the arms are approximately mirror-symmetrical to one another and have a general J-shape, that in the curved section of each arm there is provided an extension on the side of the arms which face one another, in which extension there is provided a groove for pivotal interaction with a complementally designed pin on the release, that in the inner, curved part of each arm there are provided holes for interaction with complementally designed pins on each projecting arm on the main body and that on each projecting arm on the main body there is provided a hole for interaction with a complementally designed pin on each end of the release.
- the main body further includes a clip-like member for holding the device on the rim of a waste container.
- the device interacts with already existing ribs on the waste container, the ribs each being provided with two through-holes
- the device is further characterised in that the arms are connected to one another by a generally elongate, laminar member, that each arm is provided with a pin for interaction with one of the holes in each rib, that the release on each side facing an arm is provided with two pins for interaction with respectively one of the holes in the ribs and a complementally designed slot in each of the arms.
- each arm there is provided an elongate groove on the side of the arms that face each other for the positioning of a packing of a friction-increasing material.
- Figure 1 shows a first embodiment of a holding device according to the invention in a non-assembled state, seen from the front.
- Figure 2 shows the embodiment of the holding device shown in Figure 1 in a non- assembled state, seen from behind.
- Figure 3 shows the embodiment according to Figures 1 and 2 fitted on a rubbish bin
- Figure 4 shows the first embodiment according to Figures 1 - 3 in a fully open position.
- Figure 5 shows the first embodiment according to Figures 1 - 4 in a closed position.
- Figure 6 shows a second embodiment of a holding device according to the invention in a non-assembled state.
- Figure 7 shows the second embodiment of the holding device shown in Figure 6 in a closed position.
- Figure 8 is a sectional view through the holding device shown in Figures 6 and 7 in a closed position.
- Figure 9 shows the holding device according to Figures 6- 8 in an open position.
- Figure 10 is a sectional view through the holding device shown in Figure 9 in an open position.
- Figure 11 shows a third, preferred embodiment of the holding device in a non- assembled state, seen from the front;
- Figure 12 shows the holding device in Figure 11, seen from behind
- Figure 13 shows the third embodiment fitted on a rubbish bin
- Figure 14 shows the third embodiment when open
- Figure 15 shows the third embodiment in a closed, holding state.
- Figures 1 to 5 show a first embodiment of the holding device according to the present invention.
- this first embodiment of the holding device is shown in a non- assembled state, seen respectively from in front and from behind.
- the term "from the front/from in front” is used when referring to the side of the device which in use will face out from the rubbish bin, whilst the term “from behind” is used when referring to the side of the device which faces the rubbish bin during use.
- the holding device consists of a main body 1 , a release 2, a right arm 3 and a left arm 4.
- the arms 3 and 4 are mirror-symmetrical with one another.
- the main body 1 consists in it upper end of a clip member 5 which is intended to be placed over the rim of a rubbish container.
- the clip member therefore has a certain elasticity so that it can be adapted to rubbish containers of varying rim thickness and still hold the holding device in place on the rubbish container.
- the main body 1 consists of two projecting parts 6, 6'. On the inside of each of these parts 6, 6' holes 7, T are provided. There is also on the inside of each of the parts 6, 6' a projecting pin 8, 8', located below the holes 7, T in the illustrated embodiment.
- the inside of the parts 6, 6' in this connection means the side of the arms that face each other.
- the purpose of these pins 8, 8' and 9, 9' and the holes 7, T will be explained in more detail below.
- the holding device also comprises a release 2.
- This release 2 in the illustrated embodiment has a general laminar, rectangular shape.
- a projecting pin 10, 10' On the back of the release 2, i.e., the side facing the rubbish container when the device is in use, are two pins 11, 11', which in the illustrated embodiment are fastened to the release 2 optionally with the aid of a block 12. The purpose of these pins 10, 10' and 11, 11 ' will be explained in more detail below.
- the holding device also consists of two arms 3 and 4 which are mirror- symmetrical with one another. These arms 3, 4 have a general J-shape. In the generally straight part of the J. there is in both arms 3, 4 a recessed groove 12. 12' on the side of the arm facing the other arm. A packing, e.g., of rubber, may be positioned in this groove 12, 12', if so desired. The purpose of this will be explained below.
- Two holes, 13, 13' and 14, 14' respectively, are provided in the inner, curved part of the arms 3, 4. These holes 13, 13', 14, 14' are designed so as to be complemental to the pins 8, 8', 9, 9' and together with the pins will form pivot points for the arms 3, 4 when the arms 3, 4 are mounted on the main body 1. These holes 13, 13' 14, 14' and the pins 8, 8' 9, 9' will at the same time pivotally secure the arms 3, 4 to the main body 1.
- each arm 3, 4 there is provided an extension 15, 15' with a groove 16, 16'.
- This groove 16, 16' will receive the pins respectively 11, 11 ' when the arms 3, 4 and the release plate 2 are mounted on the main body 1.
- the main body 1, the release 2 and the arms 3, 4 will be mounted together as follows. First the pins 10, 10' on the release 2 are positioned in the holes 7, T in the main body 1. The arms 3, 4 are then pressed onto the main body 1 so that the pins 8, 8', 9, 9' on the main body 1 pass into the holes 13, 13, 14, 14' in the arms. At the same time, the pins 11, 11 ' are passed into the grooves 16, 16' in the arms.
- the pins 11, 11' will move in the groove 16, 16' and whilst the pins 11, 11 ' move to the end of the groove 16, 16', the arms will be pressed outwards so that the holding device opens.
- the holding device When the holding device is to be used on a rubbish container, the device is placed on the rim of the container so that the clip 5 rests on the inside of the container, whilst the rest of the device remains in an open position on the outside of the container, as shown in Figure 3.
- a plastic bag is then placed inside the container, the edge of the plastic bag is folded over the rim of the container, and the folded-over part of the bag is tightened.
- the surplus part of the bag is then placed over both arms 3, 4 and over the release, which are in the open position.
- the hand holding the surplus part of the bag is moved down and in towards the release.
- the arms 3, 4 will then rotate up into the closed position and retain the surplus part of the bag.
- FIGs 6-10 show a second embodiment of the holding device according to the invention.
- This holding device is intended for use on a type of rubbish container which is provided with ribs on one side thereof.
- the device is shown in a non- assembled state.
- the reference numeral 100 denotes an outer wall of a 0 rubbish container having an upper edge 101 and two ribs 102 and 103 which are formed in one piece with the side wall 100 and the edge 101.
- the holding device includes an arm member 104 and a release 105.
- the arm member 104 consists of an elongate, laminar member, which at each end is provided with an upward facing arm 108, 108'.
- the arm member 104 In the lower part of each of the arms 108, 108', which have a width, which in the illustrated embodiment is greater than the width of the upper part of the arms 108, 108', there is provided a slot 109, 109' and a pin 110, 110'.
- a packing of a friction-increasing material e.g., rubber, may be placed in a groove 114, 114' in each of the arms 108, 108'.
- the release 105 has a projecting part 111, 111 ' in approximately the centre of each short side.
- Two pins 112, 112' and 113, 113' are provided on each of these projecting parts 111, 111 '. The purpose of these pins 112, 112', 113, 113' will be explained below.
- each pin 110, 110' is pivotally arranged in respective holes 107, 107' in each of the ribs 102, 103.
- Each of the pins 113, 113' of the respective projecting parts 111, 111' is pivotally positioned in respective holes 106, 106' in the ribs 102, 103.
- each of the pins 112, 112' is placed in respective slots 109, 109' in the laminar member. This is shown in more detail in Figures 8 and 10, each of which show a section through the device in the open and the closed position respectively.
- the arm member 104 is pivotally arranged relative to the ribs 102, 103 by means of the pins 1 10, 1 10' and respective holes 107, 107' in the ribs.
- the release 105 is pivotally arranged relative to the ribs 102, 103 with the aid of the pins 113, 113' and the holes 106, 106'.
- the pins 112, 112' engage with the slots 109, 109' in the arm member 104.
- the release 105 is turned upwards as shown in Figures 9 and 10
- the pins 112, 112' will engage with the edge of the slots 109, 109' so that the arm member 104 will turn downwards.
- the device is now in an open position and the surplus part of the plastic bag is subsequently placed over both arms and over the release 105, which are in the open position.
- the hand holding the surplus part of the bag is moved down and in towards the release plate 105.
- the arm members 104 will then rotate to the closed position as shown in Figures 7 and 8, so that the arms 108, 108' and the release means 105 lie in essentially the same plane and secure the plastic bag.
- the release means When the bag is to be removed, the release means is turned upwards as shown in Figures 9 and 10, so that the arms 108. 108 * turn downwards and the bag is released.
- the surplus part of the bag which is secured between the arms and the release is pulled straight out so as to pull out the arm member and put the arm member and the release in an open position. This is done using the same simple movement as that employed to remove the bag.
- the holding device according to the present invention is preferably made of a plastic material. It should be noted that in the first embodiment the holes 13, 13' and 14, 14' may be replaced by corresponding pins whilst the pins 8, 8' and 9, 9' are replaced by holes. Similarly, in the second embodiment the pins 110, 110' and 113, 113' can be replaced by holes and the holes 106, 106', 107, 107' can be replaced by corresponding pins.
- the third embodiment of the invention illustrated in Figures 11-15, has a main body 201 with a clip member 205 which is intended to be placed over the rim of a rubbish container.
- the clip member 205 like the clip member 5 in the first embodiment, has a certain elasticity for adaptation to different rims/wall thicknesses of the rubbish container.
- the main body 201 has an upper U-shaped part which forms a receiving opening 207, 207' at each end, and a lower U-shaped part which forms two receiving openings 208, 208' (Fig. 11).
- An arm member 209 consists of a substantially laminar body having two arms 203 and 204 extending out from a central portion 214. In the inner edge of each arm 203, 204, a groove 212 has been cut out. A flange or projecting edge 215 is formed on one side of the central portion. On each side of the flange 215 there is a shoulder which forms a respective receiving groove 216, 216'. In the central portion 214 there is a recess 217, at each end of which is formed a pin 213, 213'.
- the release 202 is laminar and has two pins 210, 210' and 211, 211'.
- the pins 21 1, 211 ' are inserted into the respective receiving openings 207, 207' in the main body 201.
- the other pins 211, 211' on the release lie in the receiving grooves 216, 216' in the arm member 209.
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AU15872/00A AU1587200A (en) | 1998-11-27 | 1999-11-29 | Holding device for rubbish bags and the like |
EP99958521A EP1152962A1 (en) | 1998-11-27 | 1999-11-29 | Holding device for rubbish bags and the like |
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NO985548A NO309138B1 (en) | 1998-11-27 | 1998-11-27 | Holding device for garbage bags and the like. |
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DE498721C (en) * | 1928-05-01 | 1930-05-24 | Hermann Schultheiss | Device for holding bags with beaded edges |
US4027774A (en) * | 1975-07-22 | 1977-06-07 | Cote Leopold J | Rubbish container |
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