Abstract:
A refuse compactor having improved means for mounting elements thereof in coordinated relationship. The compactor includes a frame structure and coordinated means for mounting a ram movably on the frame, a receptacle movably on the frame, and a sanitizing spray means on the frame to be actuated as an incident of movement of the receptacle to and from a compacting position within the frame.
Abstract:
A frame structure for use in a refuse compactor defining an enclosure of the compacting space. The frame further is formed to define means for guiding the compacting ram in the compacting operation. The frame may be used in conjunction with an outer, one-piece cabinet where the compactor comprises a freestanding compactor, or may itself define the enclosure of the compactor ram and receptacle without the need for an outer cabinet where the compactor is installed as an under-the-counter compactor. The frame may be formed of sheet metal to provide a simple, low cost support structure.
Abstract:
A refuse compactor having a ram for compacting refuse placed in a receptacle movably received in a cabinet, and control means for controlling the operation of the ram including a first manually operable element in an exposed disposition, and a second manually operable element in a hidden disposition when the receptacle is in a compacting position within the cabinet. The second control element may comprise a lock having a removable key for preventing undesirable operation of the compactor, such as by children.
Abstract:
A refuse compactor having a receptacle for holding refuse to be compacted, a ram for compacting refuse in the receptacle, drive means for operating the ram, a cabinet housing the ram and drive means and removably receiving the receptacle, and storage means arranged to provide storage and facilitated dispensing of bags for use in the receptacle to contain the refuse, including a bag holder disposed within the cabinet and having manually operable closure means associated therewith.
Abstract:
A refuse compactor drawer having interchangeable front panel means permitting a customized installation. Different front panel elements for use therein include wraparound panels and flat panel inserts bordered by a picture frame type edging means. The different panel structures are replaceable by the user as with common household tools to permit a customized installation. The drawer includes a front mounting panel and means for mounting the different decorative panel configurations selectively thereto.