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Storage bin

US12351365B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims

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Assignee

Rivian IP Holdings, LLC · US

Inventors

Matthew Matera · San Francisco, US
Bar Sarig · Aliso Viejo, US
Jed McCann · Seattle, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 26, 2022
Grant date	Jul 8, 2025
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 18, 2043

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60R2011/0059
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Example illustrations herein are directed to an apparatus comprising a bin, and an expansion clamp coupled to a base of the bin. The expansion clamp is configured to be extended from the base to secure the base to a slot. The apparatus also includes a lever of the bin configured to actuate the expansion clamp. Other examples are directed to a storage bin that comprises a base, a frame extending from the base, one or more flexible walls retained by the frame, and an expansion clamp coupled to the base. The expansion clamp may be configured to be extended from the base to secure the base to a slot. The storage bin may also include a lever on an outer surface of the bin, the lever configured to actuate the expansion clamp.

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