Waste Container with Gravity Latch and Latch Deactivation System

摘要

A waste container having a body and a lid pivotably connected to the body. The lid includes a gravity activated locking mechanism having a latch that engages the lid to the body when the container is in an upright position. The locking mechanism rotates to disengage the latch and allow the lid to open when the container is inverted for dumping the waste. The waste container further including a slideable member that is engageable with a locking member when the container is not in an upright position or inverted for dumping, to prevent rotation of the locking mechanism and opening of the lid. The container further including a deactivation system to prevent the lid from locking when the container is upright.

主权项

1. A container with a latch deactivation system comprising:
a container body having an open top portion and a catch mechanism connected proximate the top portion, the catch mechanism having a catch portion moveable from a first position to a second position; a lid pivotably connected to the top portion of the container body; a latch hook connected to the lid, the latch hook aligned to engage the catch portion of the catch mechanism when the catch portion is in the first position to lock the lid to the container body when the lid is closed, and wherein the latch hook does not engage the catch portion when the catch portion is in the second position to keep the lid unlocked when the lid is closed.