| 摘要 |
A waste-disposal device comprises a structure having a top opening supporting an opened bag. A closed end of the bag is below the opening. A lid assembly comprises a pivoting lid mounted to the structure. A jaw mechanism comprises a pair of jaws. One jaw is connected to the structure below the opening, moving between a clamped position, in which the jaws close off a portion of the bag, and an opened position, in which the jaws are separated, allowing waste to reach the closed end. An actuation link connected to the structure in guide and follower engagement with the jaws causes movement of the jaws between the clamped and opened positions. The link contacts the lid to move concurrently with it. A biasing element biases the link to raise the lid. A retaining mechanism holds the lid closed against a biasing pressure of the actuation link when the lid is pushed downwardly to close access to the opening. A method for disposal of a waste object in a waste-disposal device is also provided. |
