Automatically unlocking container
US9873560B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 16, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 23, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65F1/1623
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A container includes an enclosure housing an interior compartment for containing waste and further defining slots on sides of the enclosure for receiving lifting forks, a lockable rear lid pivotally connected to the enclosure, and an automatic unlocking mechanism actuated by lifting forks inserted into the slots for unlocking the rear lid to enable waste to be dumped from the container. The container may also be automatically re-locked when the forks are withdrawn from the slots.
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