Lockable latch for a container

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1990-11-29

1991-08-20

Nicholson, Eric K.

Closure fasteners

Bolts

Swinging

292205, 292286, 292104, 292DIG38, 220315, 220324, E05C 314

Patent

active

050408348

ABSTRACT:
A container (10) includes a base portion (12), a cover (11) and a latch assembly (13) for releasably attaching the cover (11) to the base portion (12). The latch assembly (13) includes a latch body portion (24) having lower upper end (27) pivotally connected to the base portion (12) and an upper end (26) carrying lug members (36) which can engage a rib (37) on the cover (11). A lock receiving tab (40) extends outwardly from the cover (11) and is positioned adjacent to a slot opening (42) in the latch body portion (24) when the latch assembly (13) is engaging the cover (11). In this position, a lock can be positioned through the slot opening (42) and through an opening (41) in the tab (40) to lock the latch assembly (13) and thus the cover (11) on the base portion (12).

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