Locking mechanism for refuse bins comprises pivoting weight mounted on bin with hook at its upper end which engages with second hook on bin lid, lock being released when bin is tilted to horizontal position

摘要

The locking mechanism for refuse bins comprises a pivoting weight (4) mounted on the bin (1). This has a hook (6) at its upper end which engages with a second hook (7) on the bin lid (2). The lock is released when the bin is tilted to the horizontal position and a spring (9) attached to the weight re-engages it when the bin is upright.