| 摘要 |
A latch for securing a storage container is described, and which includes a longitudinally moveable spindle member, which extends and is otherwise biasingly supported by a closure member, and which is mounted on and moveable relative to the storage container; a pinion mounted on a distal end of the spindle, and which forcibly engages an elongated locking member; and a latch control collar mounted on the spindle, and which, when selectively moved, allows the spindle to be selectively rotated so as to locate the locking member in given positions so as to secure the closure member. |
| 主权项 |
1. A latch for securing a storage container, comprising:
a storage container having a sidewall which defines an internal cavity, and an aperture which allows access to the internal cavity; a closure member movably cooperating with the storage container and which selectively occludes the aperture, and prevents access to the internal cavity, and may be further located in a non-occluding position which allows access to the internal cavity; a spindle having a main body which passes through the closure member, and which is further longitudinally and rotatably moveable relative to the closure member, and wherein the main body has opposite first, and second ends; an elongated locking member which is oriented in force receiving relation relative to the spindle, and wherein the rotation of the spindle imparts force to the elongated locking member to move the elongated locking member along a path of travel into, and out of engagement with the sidewall of the storage container so as to selectively retain the closure member in the occluding position relative to the aperture, and which is defined by the storage container, or allow the closure member to be moved to the non-occluding position relative to the aperture as defined by the storage container; and a latch control collar which is mounted on the spindle, and which is moveable along a course of travel, from a first position, which substantially prevents rotation of the spindle, and any subsequent movement of the elongated locking member, and a second position, which allows the spindle to be simultaneously rotated so as to impart movement to the elongated locking member. |
