Latching mechanism for a plastic container
US5758791A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 5, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jun 2, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2543/00842
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In a plastic food container including a lid and a base, a latching mechanism includes a first continuous rim along a periphery of the lid and a second continuous rim along a periphery of the base. The first rim includes an inner female member, a central male member, and an outer latching member. The central male member encompasses and is integrally connected to the inner female member, and the outer latching member encompasses and projects laterally outwardly from the central male member. The second rim is adapted to latch with the first rim. The second rim includes an inner male member and an outer female member. The outer female member encompasses and is integrally connected to the inner male member. The outer female member includes an outer peripheral wall forming a plurality of spaced inwardly-projecting tabs.
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