Side latch interconnect apparatus and method for transporting a container
US5782519A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 30, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jul 21, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 30, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66F9/186
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This invention relates to the handling of freight in cargo containerization and arrangements for coupling containers and hoisting equipment, and particularly to a side latch interconnect apparatus and method for expediting the interaction of hoisting equipment with containers and making such equipment more reliable. More particularly, that which is disclosed is a handle for mounting on a container for use with a releasable latch mechanism having: an integral body including a substantially vertical member having an outwardly facing surface having a lower engagable portion having a lower engagement surface; the outwardly facing surface facing outwardly away from the substantially vertical member and including side target area for releasably receiving a portion of a latch mechanism from a side in a substantially inwardly direction with respect to the substantially vertical member defined by a recess; and the side target area being generally centrally located on the outwardly facing surface including a plurality of communicating boundaries, including: (i) an upper boundary defined by the lower engagement surface; (ii) a base section of the recess; and (iii) side boundaries defined by s…
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