| 摘要 |
<p>A preferred embodiment includes first and second waste storage compartments for storing separately nonrecyclable and recyclable waste products. A compression member is operably associated with the first and second waste storage compartments for compressing waste material therein. The compression member includes a ram (22) operably connected to a piston and cylinder assembly (38). The ram is displaced along a single directional path to compress waste material in both the first and second waste storage compartments. An adjustable member is operably associated with the first and second waste storage compartments for varying the storage capacity thereof. The adjustment member includes a baffle (58) extending substantially the length of the first and second waste storage compartments. The baffle is hingedly connected to a support member (54). Upper and lower doors are associated with each of the first and second storage compartments. A latch mechanism (100) is secured to the baffle and operates to prevent the opening of the upper doors of the first and second storage compartments depending upon the position of the baffle. <IMAGE></p> |
