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1. An automatic lock for a cargo container, said container having an upper surface and a lower surface, said container further including at least one lower corner fitting located on said lower surface thereof, comprising:
a corner fitting mechanism sized and configured for location within an opening formed in said lower corner fitting, said mechanism including a lower cone sized and located to releasably engage an adjacent corner fitting when said container is stacked upon another cargo container; a rack having first and second ends, said first end of said rack connected to said corner fitting mechanism whereby movement of said rack actuates said corner fitting mechanism to move said lower cone between a released unengaged position and a locked engaged position, said second end of said rack extending outward from said lower corner fitting for actuation thereof; and a flange secured with respect to said lower corner fitting for restricting movement of said rack to a predetermined linear direction. |
