| 摘要 |
A manual trash compactor (10) comprising a can (12) for holding the trash, a lever arm (26), at least one coupling arm (28) coupling the lever arm to the can, and a plunging arm (36) connected to the lever arm. There is also a compression plate (50) connected to the plunging arm (36) wherein this compression plate (50) is designed to compress garbage inside the can. Disposed on top of the can is a collar (14) and a cover (16) coupled to the collar. The cover (16) is coupled to the collar (14) via a rotatable hinge (18). In a first embodiment of the invention, the can is disposed in a slidable tray so that the can is able to be stored in a closed compartment. In addition, disposed adjacent to the can in the tray is a bin (24) for storing other materials such as recyclable bottles. Coupled to either the can or the tray is a support element for supporting the can above a surface such as a kitchen floor. In a second embodiment of the invention the trash compactor i s designed to be free standing wherein this trash compactor does not sit in a tray and also does not have a support means for supporting the can.
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