Methods and systems for waste management
AssigneeThe Boeing Company
InventorsAaron John Pedersen, Joseph E. Magera
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Abstract
A lid assembly for use with a waste management system includes a lid having an opening defined therethrough, wherein the lid assembly is configured to couple to a container. The lid assembly also includes at least one flap assembly including a counterbalance mechanism pivotally coupled to the lid and a flap portion coupled to the counterbalance mechanism. The flap assembly is moveable between a closed position and an open position to selectively obstruct the opening.
Claims19
A lid assembly for use with a waste management system, said lid assembly comprising:
- a lid configured to couple to a container, said lid comprising an opening defined therethrough and at least one lid notch formed proximate said opening;
- and
- at least one flap assembly comprising:
- a counterbalance mechanism pivotally coupled to said lid at said lid notch, wherein said counterbalance mechanism is positioned outside of the lid;
- and
- a flap portion coupled to said counterbalance mechanism, wherein said flap assembly is moveable between a closed position and an open position to selectively obstruct said opening.
A waste management system comprising:
- a chute configured to channel waste therethrough;
- a container configured to collect the waste channeled through said chute;
- and
- a lid assembly coupled between said chute and said container, said lid assembly comprising:
- a lid coupled to said container and comprising an opening defined therethrough;
- and
- at least one flap assembly comprising a counterbalance mechanism pivotally coupled to said lid and a flap portion coupled to said counterbalance mechanism, wherein said flap assembly is moveable between a closed position and an open position to selectively obstruct said opening.
A method of assembling a lid assembly for use with a waste management system, said method comprising:
- defining an opening in a lid;
- pivotally coupling a body of at least one counterbalance mechanism to the lid proximate the opening;
- coupling at least one flap portion to a first end of the body;
- and
- coupling a counterbalance weight to an opposing second end of the body, wherein the at least one counterbalance mechanism and the at least one flap portion are moveable between a closed position and an open position to selectively obstruct the opening, wherein the counterbalance mechanism is positioned above a first side of the lid and the flap portion is positioned below an opposing second side of the lid.
A lid assembly for use with a waste management system, said lid assembly comprising:
- a lid configured to couple to a container, said lid comprising an opening defined therethrough, a bottom surface, and a sealing strip coupled to said bottom surface;
- and
- at least one flap assembly comprising:
- a counterbalance mechanism pivotally coupled to said lid, wherein said counterbalance mechanism is positioned outside of the lid;
- and
- a flap portion coupled to said counterbalance mechanism, wherein said flap assembly is moveable between a closed position and an open position to selectively obstruct said opening, wherein said sealing strip forms a barrier between said lid and said flap portion to prevent migration of vapors through said opening.
A lid assembly for use with a waste management system, said lid assembly comprising:
- a lid configured to couple to a container, said lid comprising an opening defined therethrough;
- a coupling ring coupled to said lid and defining a second opening therethrough, wherein said coupling ring comprises a flange coupled to said lid and a collar extending from said flange;
- and
- at least one flap assembly comprising:
- a counterbalance mechanism pivotally coupled to said lid, wherein said counterbalance mechanism is positioned outside of the lid;
- and
- a flap portion coupled to said counterbalance mechanism, wherein said flap assembly is moveable between a closed position and an open position to selectively obstruct said opening.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.