Step trash can having integrated base and base liner

Abstract

A step trash can assembly includes a base assembly having an integrated base and base liner. The base includes several parts, including a base, a pedal bar with a foot pedal end and a linkage end for coupling to a link rod for operating the lid, and a pivot axle supported by the base, which pivotally supports the pedal bar. In addition, a separate base liner is provided above the base, concealing the components in the base after installation in the canister body. The foregoing components are pre-assembled to form the base assembly prior to attachment to the inside bottom trash can body.

1 . A step trash can assembly, comprising:
 a canister body, having an edge at the bottom of the canister; and   a base assembly, which comprises:
 a base,
 a liner supported on the base, the liner sized to extend substantially across a horizontal planar section within the canister body; and 
 a step mechanism supported at the bottom of the base, 
 
   wherein the base assembly is attached to inside bottom of the canister body.   
   
   
       2 . The step trash can assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the base, liner and step mechanism are structured to be assembled prior to attachment to the canister body. 
   
   
       3 . The step trash can assembly of  claim 2 , wherein the base assembly is attached to the canister body without using a separate fastener piece. 
   
   
       4 . The step trash can assembly of  claim 3 , wherein the base assembly is attached to the canister body by means of protruding tabs provided around the base, and wherein the tabs latch onto an edge at the bottom of the canister body. 
   
   
       5 . The step trash can assembly of  claim 4 , wherein the edge at the bottom of the canister body comprises a rolled flange, on which the tabs latch. 
   
   
       6 . The step trash can assembly of  claim 1 , wherein liner is bowl-shaped. 
   
   
       7 . The step trash can assembly of  claim 6 , wherein the liner is provided with small openings for bleeding air. 
   
   
       8 . The step trash can assembly of  claim 6 , wherein the base, liner and step mechanism are structured to be assembled prior to attachment to the canister body. 
   
   
       9 . The step trash can assembly of  claim 8 , wherein the base assembly is attached to the canister body without using a separate fastener piece. 
   
   
       10 . The step trash can assembly of  claim 9 , wherein the base assembly is attached to the canister body by means of protruding tabs provided around the base, and wherein the tabs latch onto an edge at the bottom of the canister body. 
   
   
       11 . The step trash can assembly of  claim 10 , wherein the edge at the bottom of the canister body comprises a rolled flange, on which the tabs latch. 
   
   
       12 . The step trash can assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the step assembly comprises:
 a pedal bar, having a foot pedal at one end and a hinge at another end; and   a pivot axle supported at the bottom of the base, providing pivotal support of the pedal bar.   
   
   
       13 . The step trash can assembly of  claim 12 , wherein the base comprises a cavity at the base, in which the step mechanism is installed. 
   
   
       14 . The step trash can assembly of  claim 12 , wherein the base, liner and step mechanism are structured to be assembled prior to attachment to the canister body. 
   
   
       15 . The step trash can assembly of  claim 13 , wherein the base assembly is attached to the canister body without using a separate fastener piece. 
   
   
       16 . The step trash can assembly of  claim 15 , wherein the base assembly is attached to the canister body by means of protruding tabs provided around the base, and wherein the tabs latch onto an edge at the bottom of the canister body. 
   
   
       17 . The step trash can assembly of  claim 16 , wherein the edge at the bottom of the canister body comprises a rolled flange, on which the tabs latch. 
   
   
       18 . The step trash can assembly of  claim 7 , wherein the base comprises openings corresponding to the small openings of the liner. 
   
   
       19 . A base assembly module for use in a step trash can, comprising:
 a base,
 a liner supported on the base, the liner sized to extend substantially across a horizontal planar section within the canister body; and 
 a step mechanism supported at bottom of the base, 
 wherein the base, liner and step mechanism are structured to be assembled in a module prior to attachment to the step trash can. 
   
   
   
       20 . The step trash can assembly of  claim 19 , wherein liner is bowl-shaped. 
   
   
       21 . The step trash can assembly of  claim 20 , wherein the step assembly comprises:
 a pedal bar, having a foot pedal at one end and a hinge at another end; and   a pivot axle supported at the bottom of the base, providing pivotal support of the pedal bar.