Locking system for retractable and removable delivery bin
US11980288B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47G2029/142
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A locking system for retractable and removable bins, and methods of use thereof, are provided. The locking system includes a retractable latch disposed within a carrier sized and shaped to receive one or more delivery bins. The locking system further includes a first retention feature disposed on the bin and configured to receive the latch in a first locked configuration where horizontal and vertical movement of the bin relative to the latch is prohibited. Additionally, the locking system includes a second retention feature disposed on the bin distal to the first retention feature and configured to receive the latch in a second locked configuration. The second retention feature has an opening such that, in the second locked configuration, vertical movement of the bin relative to the latch is permitted to thereby remove the bin from the latch through the opening.
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