Locking system and method for a temperature-controlled container
US12366090B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 15, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05B2063/0091
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A locking system for a temperature-controlled container is provided. The container has an interior and a barrier having an open position allowing access to the interior of the container and a closed position blocking access to the interior of the container. The locking system includes a temperature sensor for sensing a temperature within the container; a locking device coupled to the barrier to lock the barrier in the closed position; and a controller in communication with the locking device and the temperature sensor. The controller receives the sensed temperature from the temperature sensor and controls the locking device based on the sensed temperature. The controller is configured to control the locking device to lock the barrier in the closed position when the sensed temperature rises above a predetermined threshold temperature.
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