Single hand operable latch mechanism for hinged container
US5465191A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 7, 1993 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/1022
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A container having a body and a cover, in which the cover can be conveniently opened using only one hand from a latched state of the body and the cover. Engaging members between cover and body are movable under force, when the cover is closed, between an engaging position where the cover is engaged with said body and a releasing position where the cover is not engaged with the body. However, the engaging member cannot be returned to the engaging position while the cover is closed. Lock means prevent the engaging member from moving from the releasing position to the engaging position in spite of application of force. Once the cover is opened the engaging member moves from said releasing position to said engaging position.
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