Receptacle with dual-function actuator
US8983664B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 29, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 10, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/0856
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A receptacle adapted for removable placement on a retention tray is disclosed. The receptacle includes a lid having a closed position and a lid hook. The receptacle includes a latching apparatus with a lid latch configured to engage the lid hook when the lid is in the closed position. The latching apparatus also has a tray latch configured to engage a tray hook that is coupled to the retention tray when the receptacle is placed on the retention tray. The latching apparatus has an actuator configured to selectably release either the lid hook or the tray hook, thus eliminating a need for a second set of actuators in the retention tray to releasably secure the receptacles to the tray.
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