Device for locking the cover of a container, and container so equipped
US6290093A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 17, 1998 |
| Grant date | Sep 18, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/107
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A locking mechanism (7) for the cover (2) of a container (1), especially a garbage can or dumpster, that is emptied by tilting. The mechanism (7) includes a pivoting part (10) pivotably mounted on the cover (2) of the container (1). When the container (1) is tilted, the pivoting part (10) moves from a locked position to an unlocked position by force of gravity. The pivoting part (10) includes a lower arm (13) capable of engaging a catch member such as a lug (16) when the cover (2) is closed and when the pivoting part is in a position to lock the cover. The invention further relates to a container (1) equipped with such a locking mechanism (7).
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