Container connection system
US10932530B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 17, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 2, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA45C7/0086
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
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 connector assembly has at least one pawl pivotable between a retracted position and extended position, a pawl retractor, and pawl extender(s) biasing the pawl(s) toward the extended position. The male connector(s) and female connector(s) are releasably locked together by moving the pawl retractor to a position reducing a biasing force of the pawl retractor on the pawl(s) and thereby allowing a biasing force of the pawl extender(s) to pivot the pawl(s) to the extended position against an engaging surface and releasably lock the male connector(s) to the female connector(s). The male connector(s) and female connector(s) are unlocked by moving the pawl retractor to pivot the pawl(s) away from the engaging surface.
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