Sealed pneumatic carrier with slam-latch

US9073708B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Translogic Corporation · US

Inventors

• Rick Miller · Carmel, US
• Craig Grafmiller · Castle Pines, US
• Edward H. Davis · Denver, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 30, 2013
• Grant date: Jul 7, 2015
• Expiry date: Aug 30, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65G51/06
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

Provided herein is a pneumatic carrier having a leak resistant cargo area where first and second mating shells form the carrier. To provide a leak resistant cargo area, the one embodiment of the carrier employs a flap-type sealing member. In one embodiment, a first engagement surface about a peripheral edge of a first of the shells includes a groove into which a base portion of a sealing member is disposed. A second portion of the sealing member forms a flap that extends upward and inward from the base portion. A second engagement surface of the second shell contacts this flap and compresses the flap toward the first engagement surface when the shells are in a closed position.