Patent ID: 6378249
Filing Date: 2002-04-30
Classification: B65D,B65F,E05F,E05Y,F16J

Abstract:
A lid lifting mechanism for assisting in pivoting to an open position, a lid for a vessel, said mechanism comprising:i) a pivot arm adapted to be secured to a vessel lid, said pivot arm having a pivot mount intermediate its length, said pivot arm extending beyond said pivot mount to provide a distal end; ii) a pretensioned retracting device for assisting in pivoting said arm from a lid closed to a lid open position, and means for adjusting retracting device tension; iii) a connector for connecting said retracting device to said distal end, means for mounting said connector on said arm distal end for movement along said arm to increase or decrease moment arm length of said retracting device relative to said pivot mount and thereby adjust extent of retracting device assist in pivoting said lid to a lid open position.