Bin having electronic low profile locking assembly
US10604967B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 6, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 25, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05B47/023
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A rectangular shaped lockable bin is defined by four walls and a bottom wall. A lid is hingedly mounted to the rear wall and has a slot located in a front portion thereof. A lock having a latch is pivotably mounted to the front wall of said bin at a pivot point and is configured to be selectively rotated between a locked position and an unlocked position by an actuator. A tail extending from the lock contacts a post located on the wall of the bin and basis the lock in the unlocked position. A series of such bins may be received in a delivery module, which may be received in a drawer.
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