One-hand operable latch for tub type container
US5322178A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 21, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2251/1066
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tub-type container having a one-hand operable latch includes a tub portion with an upper edge, a front wall, a rear wall and first and second side walls, the walls integrally joined to each other. A skirt depends from a peripheral edge of at least the front wall, and a forwardly projecting flange extends from the skirt along at least a portion of the front wall. The container also has a lid including a peripheral edge and front, rear, and first and second side portions corresponding to the walls of the container, the lid provided with a skirt depending from at least the front portion of the lid. The container is provided with a handle formation integrally formed into the skirt on the front side and projecting vertically above the peripheral edge, the handle formation being pivotable from a generally vertical closed position to a rearwardly projecting open position. A latch formation disposed at a lower edge of the skirt on the front side includes a groove formation for matingly engaging the flange of the tub portion, whereby rearward pressure on the handle disengages the groove formation from the flange to release the latch.
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