Multi-position hinge
AssigneeRubbermaid Incorporated
InventorsThomas E. Hanna, Joseph Dugan Musser, Timothy M. Pierzynski, Robert John Warner, JR.
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Abstract
A hinge comprises a post that forms a pivot axis for a lid. A ring portion is rotatably mounted on the post portion and comprises a hole having a recess extending from the periphery of hole where the hole receives the post. A pin on the post is dimensioned to fit into the recess when the recess rotates into alignment with the pin to lock the lid in an open position. The hinge may be used on a trash container that comprises a receptacle and a lid pivotably mounted to the receptacle at the hinge.
Claims17
A trash container comprising:
- a receptacle;
- a lid pivotably mounted to the receptacle at a hinge;
- the hinge comprising a post that forms a pivot axis for the lid;
- a ring portion rotatably mounted on the post portion comprising a hole having a recess extending from the periphery of hole, said hole receiving said post;
- and a pin on the post dimensioned to fit into the recess when the recess rotates into alignment with the pin such that engagement of the pin with the recess locks the lid in an open position relative to the receptacle.
A hinge comprising:
- a post portion that forms a pivot axis for a lid;
- a ring portion rotatably mounted on the post portion comprising a hole having a recess extending from the periphery of hole, the hole receiving the post portion;
- a pin on the post portion dimensioned to fit into the recess when the recess rotates into alignment with the hinge pin such that engagement of the pin with the recess locks the lid in an open position relative to the receptacle.
A method of operating a lid pivotably attached to a receptacle comprising;
- providing a hinge for connecting the lid to the receptacle comprising a post portion that forms a pivot axis for a lid;
- a ring portion rotatably mounted on the post portion comprising a hole having a recess extending from the periphery of hole, the hole receiving the post portion;
- and a pin on the post portion dimensioned to fit into the recess when the recess rotates into alignment with the hinge pin;
- rotating the lid until the pin engages the recess to position the lid in a first open position;
- applying a force to the lid to force the pin out of engagement with the recess;
- rotating the lid until the lid is in a closed position or a second open position.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.