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Interconnecting container lock

US4641399A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 18, 1985
Grant dateFeb 10, 1987
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 18, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T24/45115
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A container locking arrangement including a pivoting lock arm and a load plate connected together by a bolt and spring combination. Upper and lower retaining members project outwardly of the lock arm to engage with container casting holes to effect locking of the two containers. A cammed lock release lever is attached to the lock arm and serves to unlock the container by pivoting of the lock arm.

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