Self-disengaging locking device

Details Self-disengaging locking device Self-disengaging locking device

1991-04-25

1992-03-10

Nicholson, Eric K.

Closure fasteners

Bolts

Swinging

292205, 292104, 292131, 292135, 414414, 294 6826, B65F 112, E04C 300

Patent

active

050944878

ABSTRACT:
An automatically disengaing locking device is provided for use on a container having a hinged lid pivotable between open and closed positions. The locking device consists of a housing mounted to the side surface of the container, and a latch securable to the lid having a portion which extends through an opening in the housing when the lid is closed. The locking device further includes a keeper element disposed within the housing for engaging the lower portion of the latch to secure the lid in its closed position, a manual release mechanism comprising a plunger for allowing the selective disengagement of the keeper from the latch, and a pendulum for automatically disengaging the keeper from the latch when the container is tilted for emptying.

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