Coupling pieces for connecting containers

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1993-09-10

1996-10-01

Brittain, James R.

Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.

Freight container to freight container fastener

B65D 21032

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055600883

ABSTRACT:
A coupling piece includes an abutment and locking member which is shiftable relative to the abutment to allow for an automatic and reliable locking of the containers. The coupling pieces do not jam when the connection is released by means of slightly tilting the upper container. The coupling piece is particularly suitable for automatically locking and releasing tightly stowed containers, especially 20' containers. In an alternate embodiment, a coupling piece is shaped such that the entire coupling piece is shifted to a locking position when containers are placed on top of one another.

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