Latching mechanism for container lid

Details Latching mechanism for container lid Latching mechanism for container lid

1995-06-20

1997-09-02

Meyers, Steven N.

Closure fasteners

Bolts

Swinging

292DIG4, E05C 312

Patent

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056623640

ABSTRACT:
The invention is directed to a latch releasing mechanism for a container having a hinged or removable lid. A latching arm is disposed adjacent the container lid to prevent an opening of the lid, and a cable connects the latching arm to the locking mechanism. The elements of the latching mechanism comprise a slide plate to which the cable is fixed; a spring for urging the slide plate to a latched position, a guide member for guiding the slide plate, and a trigger ball which blocks movement of the slide am in the latched position. When the container is tilted forward by a predetermined angle, the trigger ball becomes dislodged from the latching position to enable movement of the slide plate, and subsequent movement of the latching arm. When the latching arm is moved out of the path of travel for the container lid, the contents of the container may be removed.

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