SYSTEM FOR SECURING A LID OF A CONTAINER TO PREVENT ANIMAL INTRUSION

摘要

A system is provided for securing a lid of a container to prevent animal intrusion that includes a container, a lid, and a mechanism for securing the lid in a closed position. In an embodiment, the mechanism includes a gravity-actuated swivel lock for locking the mechanism when the container is tilted from a preferred orientation. In another embodiment, the system includes a mechanical claw configured to press at least one release lever for releasing the container lid, while grasping the container for lifting and tilting, to empty the container contents into a garbage truck.

主权项

1. A system for securing a lid of a container to prevent animal intrusion, comprising:
a first notched arm including a first notch, the first notched arm coupled to the container about a first pivot; a first catch coupled to the lid at a location corresponding to the first notched arm and configured to hook the notch to maintain the lid in a closed position; and a first release lever coupled to the first notched arm and protruding outside the container for releasing the first notched arm from the first catch such that the lid may move to an opened position.