Latching mechanisms, storage receptacles with latching mechanisms, and methods of manufacturing and using the same

Latching mechanisms, storage receptacles with latching mechanisms, and methods of manufacturing and using the same

Latching mechanisms, storage receptacles with latching mechanisms, and methods of manufacturing and using the same are disclosed. In one aspect, the latching mechanism includes a first latching element, a second latching element, and a ball-locking mechanism. The ball-locking mechanism allows the fi...

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Hauptverfasser: Ashtiani, Justin, Bell, Julian Leland, Woodrough, Jr., Stephens B
Format: Patent
Sprache:eng
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ACCESSORIES THEREFOR
ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR
BOLTS OR FASTENING DEVICES FOR WINGS, SPECIALLY FOR DOORS ORWINDOWS
CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS,e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES,DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS
CONVEYING
FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
HANDCUFFS
HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
KEYS
LOCKS
PACKAGES
PACKAGING ELEMENTS
PACKING
PERFORMING OPERATIONS
SAFES
STORING
TRANSPORTING
WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS
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Zusammenfassung:Latching mechanisms, storage receptacles with latching mechanisms, and methods of manufacturing and using the same are disclosed. In one aspect, the latching mechanism includes a first latching element, a second latching element, and a ball-locking mechanism. The ball-locking mechanism allows the first latching element to be releasably secured to the second latching element. The latching mechanism may be integrated with a frame, which may be adjustable, and which may further be integrated with a storage receptacle, e.g., one that has a storage compartment and an opening. The components of the latching mechanism may be shaped, sized, or otherwise configured to enable, and facilitate, automated and/or semi-automated handling and manipulation. The latching mechanisms, storage receptacles, and associated handling systems described herein may be used in a logistics network operation.