Container latching systems for one-handed operation

摘要

The present application is directed to devices for a latching system. The latching system may comprise first and second interlocking latching mechanisms. The first latching mechanism may be coupled to a front surface of a container and the second latching mechanism may be coupled to a lid for the container. The second latching mechanism may be biased into an interlocking position with the first latching mechanism when the lid is moved to a closed position on the container.

主权项

1. A latching system, comprising:
a first latching mechanism coupled to a front wall of a container by a ledge, the first latching mechanism spaced apart from the front wall of the container forming a slot therebetween, the first latching mechanism connected to a first interlocking leg, the first latching mechanism and the first interlocking leg forming an inverted L-shape; a second latching mechanism coupled to a lid for the container; and a tapered shoulder positioned along a top surface of the ledge proximate to where the ledge joins the front wall of the container, such that the shoulder biases the second latching mechanism into an interlocking position with the first latching mechanism when the second latching mechanism is inserted into the slot; wherein the first latching mechanism is oriented generally perpendicular to the ledge and parallel to the front wall of the container and an end surface of the first interlocking leg is beveled to urge the second latching mechanism into the slot as the lid is moved to a closed position.