Drop down support for container and container including drop down support
US11085577B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 16, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16M2200/048
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A support device for a container holding various items and a container including a support device. The support device includes a top section, a base section and a pair of foldable strut assemblies connected diagonally between the top section and the base section. The top section either forms a portion of the container or the container is mounted on the top section. Each strut assembly includes a pair of legs pivotably connected together and configured to automatically pivot to an extended position when the support device is held above a support surface and a release mechanism actuated, whereupon the base section drops with respect to the top section into engagement with the support surface. A biasing mechanism is provided to assist in pivoting the legs to the extended position and holding the legs in that position.
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