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Biased latch hinge

US6843386B2 · kind B2 · utility

31Cited by
19References
35Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 15, 2002
Grant dateJan 18, 2005
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 19, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D11/1833
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A collapsible container is provided, the container having a base and two pairs of opposed sidewalls pivotally attached to the base. A latch member is disposed at an end of one of the sidewalls and a latch is pivotally connected to a corresponding end of an adjacent sidewall. The latch has a body with a biasing means attached thereto, for releasably engaging the latch member when the sidewalls are in an assembled position.

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