BIN LID CLOSING DEVICE

摘要

A bin lid closing device 10 for use on bin 12 with a hinged lid 16 and a handle 18, has a bin handle engaging portion 20, a bin side engaging portion 22 and a bin lid engaging portion 24. The handle engaging portion 20 can be cylindrical 21 with a generally ‘C’ shaped opening 26 along its length. The side engaging portion 22 can be a first planar elongate member 23 connected to the cylindrical member 21. The lid engaging portion 24 can be a second planar elongate member 25 connected to the cylindrical member 21. The device can be moulded as a one piece plastic device or formed as one piece from bent spring steel. One or more adjusters, such as sleeves of different thicknesses, can be selected as packing members 36 to fit between the bin handle and the handle engaging portion to allow for any difference in width between the two.

主权项

1. A bin lid closing device comprising: a handle engaging portion having a recess for receiving a cylindrical handle of a bin; a side engaging portion extending outwardly from the handle engaging portion; and a resilient lid engaging portion extending outwardly from the handle engaging portion; wherein the side engaging portion engages a side of the bin to prevent rotation of the handle engaging portion relative to the handle and the lid engaging portion is engaged and flexed by the lid of the bin during opening such that a force is applied to the lid by the lid engaging portion to close the lid.