28-01-2016 дата публикации
Номер: US20160023847A1
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A convenient cover opening and closing method, system, and apparatus are described. A cover grasper, adjustable tension, an anchor, and a stabilizer provide the necessary torques so that a cover opens and closes in a controlled smooth manner. Moreover, the apparatus and system may be conveniently removed from and secured to the cover's container, may be secured in a more permanent fashion to the container, or components of it may be secured on the container while others are not. 1. An apparatus for convenient cover opening and closing , comprising:a cover grasper, wherein the cover grasper is configured to connect to a cover;an adjustable tension mechanism (ATM), wherein the ATM is configured to connect to the cover grasper and an anchor;wherein the anchor is configured to connect to the ATM and provide a connection point for the ATM at a radial distance from the cover pivot point, wherein the cover grasper connects to the cover between the cover pivot point and the end of the cover opposite the cover pivot point; anda stabilizer, wherein the stabilizer is configured to stabilize the anchor.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:wherein the anchor provides the connection point for the ATM outboard from the cover pivot point.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:wherein the ATM is one of:a spring, an adjustable spring, a bungee cord, a bungee strap, an adjustable bungee strap, an adjustable bungee cord, a hydraulic cylinder, a pneumatic cylinder, an electronically controlled adjustable tension mechanism, or a rubber cord.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , further comprising:wherein the ATM is permanently connected to the anchor, or the ATM is removably secured to the anchor.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:wherein the cover grasper is one of:an eyebolt, a bolt, a bolt snap hook, a fastener bolt, a twist tie, a zip tie, string, a hook, a screw bolt, mechanical connector, a clamp, a screw, a cover lip connector, clasp, refuse lid grasp, ...
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