Extendable and retractable undercounter container assembly for recyclable materials

US5251975A · kind A · utility

Inventors

• Thomas Braun · Sprockhövel, DE
• Manfred Braun · Bad Hersfeld, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 13, 1992
• Grant date: Oct 12, 1993
• Expiry date: Mar 13, 2012

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65F1/1436
• WIPO field: Environmental technology
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

Containers or bins for recyclable materials mounted within a cabinet or in a space in underlying relation to a countertop for movement between an extended position in which the open tops of the bins or containers are exposed for receiving recyclable materials and a retracted position in which the bins are in concealed relation and closed by a unique top closing structure to form a generally airtight closure for the bins or containers The container assembly is supported for horizontal movement by a conventional drawer slide assembly with supporting brackets for the container assembly being connected to the stationary component forming a portion of the conventional slide assembly. The innermost or rear bracket is supported from the inner or rear wall of the cabinet or undercounter space and the outer or forward bracket is attached to a crossbar at a center point with the supporting structure enabling three degrees of adjustment of the slide assembly and bins or containers. The supporting assembly includes brackets on which a door can be mounted to form a closure for the undercounter space or cabinet in which the container assembly is mounted. The container assembly is constructed to …