Container and latching system
US11738914B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 18, 2021 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2577/041
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A container is disclosed that has a base and a lid that is rotatable about a hinge from a closed configuration to an open configuration. The lid may be secured to the base with a latch assembly. A latch assembly may have a locked position and an unlocked position, where the latch assembly includes: a latch body pivotally connected to the lid, a latch button slidably connected with the latch body, the latch button having a latch button-locking member, a latch-locking arm pivotally connected to the latch body, and a latch-locking arm biasing member that exerts a rotational force on the latch-locking arm. When the latch assembly is moved to the locked position, the latch-locking arm may engage the base and rotate against the rotational force from the latch-locking arm causing the latch button to move against the linear force until the latch button-locking member engages the arm-locking member.
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