| 摘要 |
<p>A locking mechanism for a container is disclosed. In one embodiment, the present invention comprises a latch rod comprising a proximal end, a distal end opposite the proximal end, a recessed rod segment disposed between the proximal and distal ends, and a first intermediate rod segment disposed between the recessed rod segment and the distal end. The first intermediate rod segment comprises adjacent horizontal and vertical planar sections. At least one strike plate is provided comprising a slot comprising an open end and a closed end opposite the open end. The slot of the strike plate is configured to slidably engage the first intermediate rod segment, and the open end of the slot is configured to receive the vertical planar section of the first intermediate rod segment.</p> |
