Container connection system
US10876557B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 16, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B21/065
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A connector assembly for releasably connecting a first container to a second container, using male connector(s) and corresponding female connector(s) attached to each container, each female connector having a recess for receiving a portion of a male connector. The connectors transition to a releasably locked state by moving a locking member retractor to a position that reduces a biasing force of the locking member retractor on a locking member and thereby allows a biasing force of a locking member extender to move the locking member to an extended position against an engaging surface to releasably lock connectors. The connectors transition to an unlocked state by moving the locking member retractor to move the at least one locking member to the retracted position away from the engaging surface to disengage connectors.
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