Lockout box

US11459152B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• ABUS August Bremicker Söhne KG · DE

Inventors

• Bettina Riepe · Wuppertal, DE
• Bernhard Garthe · Gevelsberg, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 30, 2020
• Grant date: Oct 4, 2022
• Expiry date: Mar 15, 2041

Classification

• Technology area (CPC E): Fixed Constructions
• CPC primary: E05Y2999/00
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a lockout box for locking in objects comprising an upwardly open container; and a cover that is pivotably movably fastened to the container via a joint between a closed position and an open position, wherein the cover is provided with a carry handle for the lockout box at its upper side; wherein a plurality of securing openings are provided in the cover and in the container for the attachment of a plurality of locking elements in order to fix the cover to the container in the closed position; and wherein a closure is provided that enables a carrying of the lockout box at the carry handle in the closed position even when locking elements are not hung in. The cover is linearly displaceably attached to the joint via an adjustment mechanism between a retracted position and an extended position. The closure comprises that, at the side disposed opposite the joint, the cover has a closure part having an engagement section that engages into a closure receiver of the container in the closed position when the cover adopts the retracted position, with the engagement being released when the cover adopts the extended position. The engagement section and the closure rece…