Closure fasteners – Bolts – Sliding
Patent
1997-08-29
1999-12-07
Boucher, Darnell M.
Closure fasteners
Bolts
Sliding
292230, 292DIG4, E05B 3902
Patent
active
059970529
ABSTRACT:
The invention is directed to a lock releasing mechanism for a container having a hinged or removable lid. A locking arm is disposed adjacent the container lid to prevent an opening of the lid, and a cable, or rigid bar, connects the locking arm to the locking mechanism. The elements of the locking mechanism comprise a slide plate to which the cable is fixed; a spring for urging the slide plate to a locked position, a guide member for guiding the slide plate, and a trigger ball which blocks movement of the slide arm in the locked position. When the container is tilted forward by a predetermined angle, the trigger ball becomes dislodged from the locking position to enable movement of the slide plate, and subsequent movement of the locking arm. When the locking arm is moved out of the path of travel for the container lid, the contents of the container may be removed. In one embodiment, a stop is provided to limit rotation of the locking bar to prevent contact with the container lid.
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Reeb David Lee
Robinette, II Walter Paul
Boucher Darnell M.
Vaterlaus Clifford B
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