Trash can

摘要

A trashcan with a lid can include a pedal bar and a pedal protector. The pedal protector can be flipped and/or rotated, such that the pedal protector can be moved adjacent the pedal (e.g. below the pedal) or away from the pedal bar. The trashcan with a lid can further include at least one notch and/or divider to allow for insertion of more than one trash bag into the body of the trashcan.

主权项

1. A trashcan comprising:
a body comprising:
an interior cavity configured to receive trash;at least one upper opening through which trash can be inserted into the interior cavity;a front wall;a rear wall; anda bottom end comprising:
a horizontal portion;a vertical portion comprising a groove; andan inclined portion positioned rearward of the horizontal portion, the inclined portion being inclined relative to the horizontal portion and to the vertical portion; a lid pivotally attached to the body so as to move between opened and closed positions; a lid actuating system comprising a pedal and at least one linkage connecting the pedal with the lid, such that movement of the pedal causes opening and closing movement of the lid; and a pedal protector pivotably attached to the body, wherein the pedal protector is pivotable from a first position adjacent the pedal to a second position away from the pedal, the pedal protector being configured such that in the first position a portion of the pedal protector is received in the groove of the vertical portion of the body, and in the second position another portion of the pedal protector rests against the inclined portion.