Cover for container
The present invention is directed to a cover assemblies for use with containers such as large dumpsters or roll-off containers. The cover assembly generally includes a cover portion, a frame portion, and one or more mounting arms. The cover is coupled to the frame, and the frame is movable with respect to the mounting arm from a first position to a second position, wherein the first position comprises a closed position and wherein the second position comprises an open position.
1. A cover assembly for a container, comprising:
a frame;
a cover coupled to the frame;
an opening mechanism in communication with the frame and including a means for coupling with the container,
wherein the cover is configured to be movable between a closed position which substantially covers an opening of the container, and an open position which allows access to a substantial portion of the opening of the container; and
a roller assembly including at least one roller disposed between the frame and the opening mechanism,
wherein the roller assembly includes a bracket secured to the frame, the bracket configured to carry the at least one roller.
2. The cover assembly of claim 1 , wherein the opening mechanism further includes a beam configured to substantially span the opening of the container.
3. The cover assembly of claim 2 , wherein the opening mechanism further includes a hinge disposed between the beam and the means for coupling.
4. The cover assembly of claim 3 , wherein the cover and the frame are configured to be slidable with respect to the beam of the opening mechanism in a first, generally horizontal direction to move the cover toward the open position.
5. The cover assembly of claim 4 , wherein the cover and the frame are configured to pivot about the hinge so as to allow the cover and the frame to rotate from a generally horizontal orientation to a generally vertical orientation.
6. The cover assembly of claim 2 , wherein the means for coupling is secured to a first side of the container, and wherein the a beam is configured to rest on a second side of the container when the cover assembly is in the closed position.
7. The cover assembly of claim 1 , wherein the frame includes at least one longitudinal rail and at least one crossmember, the crossmember being generally transverse to the longitudinal rail.
8. The cover assembly of claim 1 , wherein the opening mechanism further includes a hinge disposed between the beam and the means for coupling.
9. The cover assembly of claim 8 , wherein the cover and the frame are configured to be slidable with respect to the beam of the opening mechanism in a first, generally horizontal direction to move the cover toward the open position.
10. The cover assembly of claim 9 , wherein the cover and the frame are configured to pivot about the hinge so as to allow the cover and the frame to rotate from a generally horizontal orientation to a generally vertical orientation.
11. A kit for a cover assembly, comprising:
a plurality of support struts, the struts joined together to construct a frame;
a cover coupleable to the frame; and
an opening mechanism in communication with the frame and including a means for supporting the frame,
wherein the cover is configured to be movable between a closed position which substantially covers an opening of a container, and an open position which allows access to a substantial portion of the opening of the container; and
a roller assembly including at least one roller disposed between the frame and the opening mechanism,
wherein the roller assembly includes a bracket secured to the frame, the bracket configured to carry the at least one roller.
12. The kit of claim 11 , wherein the frame includes at least one longitudinal rail and at least one lateral crossmember.
13. The kit of claim 11 , wherein the cover includes a plurality of portions configured to be joined together.
14. The kit of claim 11 , wherein the means for supporting the frame comprises a means for coupling to the container, and wherein the opening mechanism further includes a beam configured to substantially span the opening of the container and a hinge disposed between the beam and the means for coupling.
15. The kit of claim 11 , wherein the means for supporting the frame comprises a support for coupling the cover assembly to a structure separate from the container, wherein the opening mechanism further includes a beam configured to substantially span the opening of the container and a hinge disposed between the beam and the support.