WO2012032500A2

WO2012032500A2 - Garbage system having a trash can and a container

Info

Publication number: WO2012032500A2
Application number: PCT/IB2011/053969
Authority: WO
Inventors: Ludmila Aronov
Original assignee: Ludmila Aronov
Priority date: 2010-09-12
Filing date: 2011-09-12
Publication date: 2012-03-15
Also published as: WO2012032500A3

Abstract

A container that includes multiple walls that define a first space and a second space; wherein at least one opening is formed in at least one wall of the multiple walls; supporting elements for supporting empty garbage bags that are located in the second space; and anchoring elements arranged to support an open garbage bag when the garbage bag is inserted into the first space.

Description

GARBAGE SYSTEM HAVING A TRASH CAN AND A CONTAINER

RELATED APPLICATIONS

[001] This application claims the priority of Israeli patent application serial number 208709 filing date 12 September 2010 which is being incorporated herein by reference.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[002] Trash cans and especially garbage cans which may include an internal trash container and garbage bags.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[003] Trash cans may include replaceable garbage bag s. Some prior art trash exhibit various disadvantages such as a difficulty in replacing garbage bags, because a vacuum created when the placing the bag bags into the trash can and when removing the garbage bag (that may be full of garbage) from the can. Due to the vacuum the garbage bags are torn and its content (garbage) may spill out.

[004] There is a growing need in providing an improved trash can and garbage bags.

[005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[006] According to an embodiment of the invention a container may be provided and may include multiple walls that define a first space and a second space; wherein at least one opening is formed in at least one wall of the multiple walls; supporting elements for supporting empty garbage bags that are located in the second space; and [007] anchoring elements arranged to support an open garbage bag when the garbage bag is inserted into the first space.

[008] A garbage system may be provided and may include a trash can and a container; wherein the container is arranged to be positioned in a space defined by the trash can; wherein the container comprises multiple walls that define a first space and a second space; wherein at least one opening is formed in at least one wall of the multiple walls; supporting elements for supporting empty garbage bags that are located in the second space; and anchoring elements arranged to support an open garbage bag when the garbage bag is inserted into the first space. [009] The first space may have a rectangular shape.

[0010] The container may include a removable tray located below the open garbage bag.

[0011] At least one tray opening is formed in at least one of the multiple walls;

wherein the removable tray is arranged to be inserted through the at least one tray opening.

[0012] The at least one opening may be positioned to prevent a formation of vacuum between the open garbage can and the container.

[0013] The at least one opening may be positioned in proximate to a portion of the open garbage can.

[0014] The anchoring elements may include a pair of front anchoring elements and a pair of rear anchoring elements; wherein the anchoring elements are located in proximity to a top of the first space.

[0015] The first and second spaces may form a continuous space - they may not be separated from each other.

[0016] The trash can may include an upper cover.

[0017] The trash can may include a front door with a handle.

[0018] The trash can may include at least one locking element for locking a front door of the container.

[0019] The garbage system may include a garbage bag that has a rectangular shape and garbage bag openings positioned at an upper portion of the garbage bag openings.

[0020] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] The subject matter regarded as the invention is particularly pointed out and distinctly claimed in the concluding portion of the specification. The invention, however, both as to organization and method of operation, together with objects, features, and advantages thereof, may best be understood by reference to the following detailed description when read with the accompanying drawings in which:

[0022] Figure 1 is an isometric view of a trash can that is in a closed position according to an embodiment of the invention;

[0023] Figure 2 is a isometric view of a trash can that is in an open position according to an embodiment of the invention;

[0024] Figure 3 is an isometric view of a garbage bag according to an embodiment of the invention; [0025] Figure 4 is an isometric view of a prior art garbage bag;

[0026] Figure 5 is a isometric view of a container, of a trash can without a upper cover and of multiple garbage bags, according to an embodiment of the invention;

[0027] Figure 6 is another isometric view of a container without any garbage bags, according to an embodiment of the invention;

[0028] Figure 7 is an isometric view of a garbage bag and of a docking area of the container according to an embodiment of the invention;

[0029] Figure 8 is an isometric view of a trash can in an open position, wherein a door of the trash can is opened, according to an embodiment of the invention;

[0030] Figure 9 is an isometric view of a trash can having its upper cover open, according to an embodiment of the invention;

[0031] Figure 10 is a isometric view of a container that has an opening for a bottom tray, of a trash can without a upper cover and of multiple garbage bags, according to an embodiment of the invention;

[0032] Figure 11 is an isometric view of a container that is equipped with a bottom tray, according to an embodiment of the invention;

[0033] Figure 12 is a isometric view of a container that is installed in a kitchen cupboard according to an embodiment of the invention;

[0034] Figure 13 is an isometric view of a container that is equipped with a bottom tray, when the tray is located within the container, according to an embodiment of the invention; and

[0035] Figure 14 is an isometric view of a container that is equipped with a bottom tray, when the tray is located outside the container, according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0036] It will be appreciated that for simplicity and clarity of illustration, elements shown in the figures have not necessarily been drawn to scale. For example, the dimensions of some of the elements may be exaggerated relative to other elements for clarity. Further, where considered appropriate, reference numerals may be repeated among the figures to indicate corresponding or analogous elements.

[0037] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0038] In the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the invention. However, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known methods, procedures, and components have not been described in detail so as not to obscure the present invention.

[0039] The following reference numbers refer to the following objects:

[0040] The various figures illustrate various embodiments of the invention.

[0041] Figure 1 is an isometric view of a trash can 5 that is in a closed position according to an embodiment of the invention. Figure 2 is an isometric view of a trash can 5 that is in an open position according to an embodiment of the invention. Figure 5 is an isometric view of a container 9, of a trash can 5 without an upper cover 1 and of multiple garbage bags 11 , according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0042] Figure 6 is another isometric view of a container 9 without any garbage bags, according to an embodiment of the invention. Figure 7 is an isometric view of a garbage bag 11 and of a docking area of the container 9 according to an embodiment of the invention. Figure 8 is an isometric view of a trash can 5 in an open position, wherein a front door 4 of the trash can is opened, according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0043] Figure 9 is an isometric view of a trash can 5 having its upper cover 1 open, according to an embodiment of the invention. Figure 10 is an isometric view of a container 9 that has an opening 17 for a bottom tray 16, of a trash can 5 without an upper cover 1 and of multiple garbage bags 11, according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0044] Figure 11 is an isometric view of a container 9 that is equipped with a bottom tray 17, according to an embodiment of the invention. Figure 13 is an isometric view of a container 9 that is equipped with a bottom tray 17, when the tray 17 is located within the container 9, according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0045] Figure 14 is an isometric view of a container 9 that is equipped with a bottom tray 17, when the tray 17 is located outside the container 9, according to an embodiment of the invention. The bottom tray 17 can be removed for cleaning. It is located below the open garbage bag.

[0046] The bottom tray 17 can be provided in addition to a bottom facet of the container 9 or instead of such a bottom facet.

[0047] Figure 3 is an isometric view of a garbage bag 11 according to an embodiment of the invention. The garbage bag 11 has a rectangular shape, has handles 12 that are connected to a top edge of the garbage bag 11 and has garbage bag openings that correspond to the rails 14 and to the anchoring elements 8a and 8b. These garbage bag openings 13 are located near the top edge of the garbage bag, and are placed near each of the upper corners of the garbage bag.

[0048] The rails 14 can be connected to various parts of the container in various manners. They can be connected, via rail supporting elements to the sidewalls 9a and 9b of the container 9. Figures 13 and 14 illustrates rails 14 that are connected to rail supporting elements 21 that include a long portion that is parallel to the rails and connected to the sidewalls and an additional portion that connects the rails 14 to the long portion. The manner in which the rails are connected and the structural element of the container that is connected to the rails 14 or the rail supporting elements 21 can vary from those illustrated in the drawings. [0049] Figure 4 is an isometric view of a prior art garbage bag 10 that has a circular upper edge.

[0050] Figure 12 is an isometric view of a trash can 5 that is installed in a kitchen cupboard 15 according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0051] Referring back to the figures, a trash can 5 is provided and may have a rectangular shape or another shape. It has an upper cover 1 that may be lifted or rotated such as to expose the interior space of the trash can 5. The trash can 5 can be regarded as an outer housing that may include a container and one or more garbage bags.

[0052] The interior space of the trash can include a container 9. The container 9 can store closed garbage bags and can support an open garbage bag that is used to contain garbage. The container 9 has rails 14 on which the closed garbage bags can be hung and includes anchoring elements 8a and 8b that can support an open garbage bag.

[0053] The rear anchoring elements 82 can be integrated with a front end of the rails 14 (for example- the rails can end by an upward projection of a curved upper end that may be used to support and hold an open garbage bag. Additionally or alternatively, the rails 14 can be separated from the rear anchoring elements. The number of the anchoring elements can differ from the number of rails. The number and shape of the rails can differ from two.

[0054] The various figures illustrate four anchoring elements that are arranged in two pairs- a pair of front anchoring elements 8a and a pair of rear anchoring elements 8b. These anchoring elements are illustrated as being shaped as curved hooks, and are illustrated as being arranged to form an imaginary rectangle. It is noted that the number of anchoring elements can differ from four and that the anchoring elements can form an imaginary shape (for example a trapezoid) that differs from an imaginary rectangle.

[0055] When the garbage bag is opened and is supported by the anchoring elements 8a and 8b is may touch or be proximate to the sidewalls 9a and 9b of the container 9. These sidewalls can include one or more openings (such as openings 7) that prevent a formation of vacuum along the entire sidewalls of the container. These openings are illustrated as having a rectangular shape and having a height of about one third of the height of the sidewalls of the containers. It is noted that the number of openings per sidewall can be two, can be one or can exceed two, and that the shape of the openings can differ from a rectangular shape. The size of the openings can be smaller or bigger than those illustrated in the figures.

[0056] New garbage bags can be inserted into the rails by the following stages:

[0057] Exposing the rails by lifting the upper cover 1 of the trash can or by moving the container 9 to an open position - in which the rear end of the container 9 is distant from the rear end of the trash can 5.

[0058] Threading the new garbage bags on the rails 14 - inserting the rails through the garbage bag openings.

[0059] Placing the garbage can in a closed position- closing the upper cover 1 and additionally or alternatively inserting the container 9 into the garbage can 5.

[0060] A garbage bag can be opened (for use) by the following stages:

[0061] Exposing the rails by lifting the upper cover 1 of the trash can or by moving the container 9 to an open position - in which the rear end of the container 9 is distant from the rear end of the trash can 5.

[0062] Taking a garbage bags from the rails (the front most garbage bag) and placing the garbage bag on the anchoring elements 8a and 8b - thereby providing an open garbage bag that is supported by anchoring elements 8a and 8b.

[0063] Garbage can be inserted into the open garbage can by the following stages:

[0064] Exposing the open garbage bag by lifting the upper cover 1 of the trash can or by moving the container 9 to an open position - in which the rear end of the container 9 is distant from the rear end of the trash can 5.

[0065] Inserting the garbage into the open garbage bag.

[0066] A garbage bag can be removed (after being used) by the following stages:

[0067] Exposing the open garbage bag by lifting the upper cover 1 of the trash can or by moving the container 9 to an open position - in which the rear end of the container 9 is distant from the rear end of the trash can 5.

[0068] Removing the garbage bag from the anchoring elements.

[0069] It is noted that the removal of a used garbage bag can be followed by taking a baggage bag from the rails and placing it on the anchoring elements while the trash can is in an open position.

[0070] The container 9 can loosely move within the garbage can 5 although is can move on rails (not shown) or other intermediate mechanical elements that may interface between the container and the garbage can. Figures 13 and 14 illustrate the container as being supported by wheels 22 (for example- two wheels per each sidewall).

[0071] The container 9 can be arranged to exit in its entirety the space defined by the trash can 5 but can partially located within such space even when the trash can 5 is in an open position. The container may slide in and out of the garbage can 5 but this is no necessarily so.

[0072] The container 9 may include a number of openings 7 in one or more sidewalls of the container 9, designed to prevent the formation of a vacuum when inserting / removing a garbage bag to/from the container 9.

[0073] The container 9 may include two front anchoring elements 8a that are located in the inner upper corner of the container 9, next to the front door 4.

[0074] In addition, the container 9 may include two rails 14 that may be connected to an inner upper part of sidewalls 9a, 9b of container 9.

[0075] Rails 14 are designed to hold garbage bags of 11 when they are in the closed position. Rail 14 end at the designated mooring 8a integrated into the holes 13 of the bag 11.

[0076] Another aspect of the invention in question is a garbage bag 11 adapted to enter the interior of a garbage container 9 to be held on the rails 14. Garbage bag 11 includes two handles 12 are connected to the top of the opposing sides of the garbage bag 11. Also garbage bag 11 includes four garbage bag openings 13 located at the top of the opposing sides of the garbage bag 11, allowing docking of the garbage bag 11 by means of anchoring elements 8a and 8b, when a garbage bag 11 is placed in an open position within the garbage container 9.

[0077] The garbage bag 11 can have a square or rectangular cross-section and may have a shape of a box or a box-like shape, and therefore ay have a larger volume than the volume of garbage bag known 10. Especially, a rectangular shaped garbage bag provides the maximal volume when the garbage can is located in a rectangular space.

[0078] Garbage bag 11 of the invention at hand can be manufactured nylon, known as garbage bags, or garbage bag 11 can be manufactured from other suitable material.

[0079] Figure 5 shows the internal structure of a garbage container 9 containing 11 closed garbage bags hanging on the rails 14. To place a garbage bag in a garbage container 11 9, it is necessary to pull the outer side of a garbage bag 11 to the nearest edge 8a docking and docked on the docking means 8, so really bag 11 also depends on the means of anchoring 8 and the docking edge 8a. [0080] The garbage bag 11 can be placed in a garbage container 9 even when not getting a garbage container 9 of trash 5, this case should lift and open top cover (upper cover) one of the trash can 5, open top cover one achieves comfortable in garbage containers 9 and deployment of a garbage bag 11 inside.

[0081] Another aspect of the invention in question is the location of the garbage container in the kitchen cabinet 15 and not in a trash can, so that it is really seems hidden trash kitchen furniture.

[0082] As mentioned above, a garbage container 9 includes a door 4 which allows a convenient arrival and cleaning of the inside of a garbage container 9.

[0083] Also trash 5 of invention in question may include a mechanism that allows opening of a container 9 or Top cover a hands free.

[0084] While certain features of the invention have been illustrated and described herein, many modifications, substitutions, changes, and equivalents will now occur to those of ordinary skill in the art. It is, therefore, to be understood that the appended claims are intended to cover all such modifications and changes as fall within the true spirit of the invention.

Claims

A container that comprises: multiple walls that define a first space and a second space; wherein at least one opening is formed in at least one wall of the multiple walls; supporting elements for supporting empty garbage bags that are located in the second space; and anchoring elements arranged to support an open garbage bag when the garbage bag is inserted into the first space.

The container according to claim 1, wherein the first space has a rectangular shape.

The container according to claim 1, further comprising a removable tray located below the open garbage bag.

The container according to claim 1, wherein at least one tray opening is formed in at least one of the multiple walls; wherein the removable tray is arranged to be inserted through the at least one tray opening.

The container according to claim 1, wherein the at least one opening is positioned to prevent a formation of vacuum between the open garbage can and the container.

The container according to claim 1, wherein the at least one opening is positioned in proximate to a portion of the open garbage can.

The container according to claim 1, wherein the anchoring elements comprise a pair of front anchoring elements and a pair of rear anchoring elements; wherein the anchoring elements are located in proximity to a top of the first space.

The container according to claim 1, wherein the first and second spaces form a continuous space.

A garbage system, comprising a trash can and a container; wherein the container is arranged to be positioned in a space defined by the trash can; wherein the container comprises: multiple walls that define a first space and a second space; wherein at least one opening is formed in at least one wall of the multiple walls; supporting elements for supporting empty garbage bags that are located in the second space; and anchoring elements arranged to support an open garbage bag when the garbage bag is inserted into the first space.

10. The garbage system according to claim 9, wherein the first space has a rectangular shape.

11. The garbage system according to claim 9, further comprising a removable tray located below the open garbage bag.

12. The garbage system according to claim 9, wherein at least one tray opening is formed in at least one of the multiple walls; wherein the removable tray is arranged to be inserted through the at least one tray opening.

13. The garbage system according to claim 9, wherein the at least one opening is positioned to prevent a formation of vacuum between the open garbage can and the container.

14. The garbage system according to claim 9, wherein the at least one opening is positioned in proximate to a portion of the open garbage can.

15. The garbage system according to claim 9, wherein the anchoring elements comprise a pair of front anchoring elements and a pair of rear anchoring elements; wherein the anchoring elements are located in proximity to a top of the first space.

16. The garbage system according to claim 9, wherein the first and second spaces form a continuous space.

17. The garbage system according to claim 9, wherein the trash can comprises an upper cover.

18. The garbage system according to claim 9, wherein the trash can comprises a front door with a handle.

19. The garbage system according to claim 9, wherein the trash can comprises at least one locking element for locking a front door of the container.

20. The garbage system according to claim 9, further comprising a garbage bag that has a rectangular shape and garbage bag openings positioned at a upper portion of the garbage bag openings.

21. A container as substantially illustrated in the specification.

22. A garbage system as substantially illustrated in the specification.

23. A container as substantially illustrated in the drawings.

24. A garbage system as substantially illustrated in the drawings.