Rima

| Fall 2018 |

Project Description -

Rima is an independent study, worked on by a team of two. We wanted to address several problems that surround the usage of current in-home trash cans, from inefficient plastic bag use, to injury or inconvenience when removing a full bag. Our goal was to minimize as many problems as possible, creating a product that is easy to use and reduces our waste contribution to the environment.

Problem -

When removing bags in current trash cans a vacuum is formed and creates suction between the can and the bag

Liner bins are tapered in efforts to ease the removal of the bag

The taper leads to empty space in the bottom of the can, allowing the bags to only be filled to about 75% of their actual capacity

Liner bins need to be removed with every bag change and often do not provide enough grip for the bags which commonly slip off the rim

Ideation -

1 | Front face folds down to provide easy access to bag. Took up to much space on floor and made removal awkward.

2 | Front face opens like a door to provide easy access to bag. This design was not universal for all corners of a kitchen.

3 | Opens like a double door to provide user access to bag. Side walls still make removal slightly challenging.

4 | Both the side and front face swing open to reveal bag and provide easier removal of the bag.

5 | Three sides open up to leave bag completely unobstructed. One half could be opened depending on the kitchen layout while still providing access to the bag.

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