A LATCH AND A COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINER COMPRISING THE SAME

摘要

This invention relates to a latch assembly for use in securing panels and/or gates of materials handling containers in their erected positions. The latch assembly comprises a latch keeper and a separate latch assembly body, a latch depending from the latch assembly body, and a latch actuator depending from the latch assembly body and operatively associated with the latch, wherein said latch comprises means for grappling the latch keeper and securing this relative to the latch assembly body. Also disclosed is an associated method for operating the latch assembly, a materials handling container, and a panel or gate therefor.