Container for the sterilization of surgical instruments has lid with self-locking drop latch

摘要

#CMT# #/CMT# A container holds surgical instruments while they are sterilized. The container consists of a dish (1) with a cover (2) linked by an interlocking closure with a drop latch (8.1, 8.2) that closes against the force of a spring (17) and then engages behind a projecting edge (20). #CMT# : #/CMT# The projecting edge (20) is a part of the dish (1). The dish also has a carry handle. The drop latch bends downwards and to the rear. #CMT#USE : #/CMT# Container for the sterilization of surgical instruments. #CMT#ADVANTAGE : #/CMT# The closure is self-locking on presentation of the lid. #CMT#DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS : #/CMT# The drawing shows a plan view of the container and lid. 8.1 : Drop latch 8.2 : drop latch 12 : elongated hole 14 : passage 15 : transverse bolt 16 : elongated hole 17 : spring.