US3817570A
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Transport carrier and container securing structure
Assignee: Hennessy Products Inc
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Filing: 1972-03-28
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Granted: 1974-06-18
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Expires: 1992-03-28
Abstract
Abstract A transport container carrier transverse end framing member including the mounting of a container-engaging latch projectible from and retractible within the member, and an actuating device therefor receivable within the member when the latch is projected to engage the container. Preferably the actuating device includes a force-multiplying mechanism to facilitate manual operation. The member may embody a console structure receiving air, electric or other lines leading from the container to the truck by which the carrier is transported.
Inventors
- 👤 E Connerat
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 05:06
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P7/00; B60P7/06; B60P7/13
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
Structure for securing a merchandise container to a supporting chassis having a hollow elongated member with transversely spaced upright walls, said structure comprising a latch mounted in said hollow member below the top thereof and axially projectible and retractible laterally through one of said walls to engage and disengage the container, the manually actuable mechanism accessible through said other wall for moving the latch as described, said manually actuable mechanism comprising a compound lever having a pair of levers each fulcrumed intermediate its ends on a vertical axis within said hollow member, the axes of said levers being spaced apart longitudinally of said hollow member, said levers having adjacent ends pivotally connected to each other, one of said levers being connected at its remote ends to said latch, the remote end of the other lever providing a handle, said levers being movable between a generally aligned latch-projecting position within said hollow member and extending longitudinally thereof, to a disaligned latch-retracting position partially projecting from said hollow member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
Structure for securing a merchandise container to a supporting chassis having a hollow elongated member with transversely spaced upright walls, said structure comprising a latch mounted in said hollow member below the top thereof and axially projectible and retractible laterally through one of said walls to engage and disengage the container, the manually actuable mechanism accessible through said other wall for moving the latch as described, said manually actuable mechanism comprising a compound lever having a pair of levers each fulcrumed intermediate its ends on a vertical axis within said hollow member, the axes of said levers being spaced apart longitudinally of said hollow member, said levers having adjacent ends pivotally connected to each other, one of said levers being connected at its remote ends to said latch, the remote end of the other lever providing a handle, said levers being movable between a generally aligned latch-projecting position within said hollow member and extending longitudinally thereof, to a disaligned latch-retracting position partially projecting from said hollow member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
147 words
In a chassis for carrying a merchandise container, a hollow elongated frame member, a latch element laterally retractible axially within said member and axially projectible therefrom for engaging a merchandise container and securing it to the chassis, and mechanism mounted in the member for actuating said latch element, said mechanism comprising a compound lever having a pair of levers each fulcrumed intermediate its ends on a vertical axis within said hollow member, the axes of said levers being spaced apart longitudinally of said hollow member, said levers having adjacent ends pivotally connected to each other, one of said levers being connected at its remote ends to said latch, the remote end of the other lever providing a handle, said levers being movable between a generally aligned latch-projecting position within said hollow member and extending longitudinally thereof, to a disaligned latch-retracting position partially projecting from said hollow member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
147 words
In a chassis for carrying a merchandise container, a hollow elongated frame member, a latch element laterally retractible axially within said member and axially projectible therefrom for engaging a merchandise container and securing it to the chassis, and mechanism mounted in the member for actuating said latch element, said mechanism comprising a compound lever having a pair of levers each fulcrumed intermediate its ends on a vertical axis within said hollow member, the axes of said levers being spaced apart longitudinally of said hollow member, said levers having adjacent ends pivotally connected to each other, one of said levers being connected at its remote ends to said latch, the remote end of the other lever providing a handle, said levers being movable between a generally aligned latch-projecting position within said hollow member and extending longitudinally thereof, to a disaligned latch-retracting position partially projecting from said hollow member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
A chassis as described in claim 2 in which the hollow member extends transversely of the chassis and forms a housing for air line and electric connections, and the latch element and the actuating mechanism therefor is accessible through a wall opening spaced from said connections.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
A chassis as described in claim 3 in which the latch element is positiOned near one end of the member and the actuating mechanism is positioned inwardly near the transverse center of the chassis.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
54 words
A chassis as described in claim 2 in which the hollow frame member extends transversely of the chassis, there being air line and electric connections contained within said member accessible through openings in the member wall, and the actuating mechanism being accessible through an opening in the member wall spaced from said connection openings.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
A chassis as described in claim 5 which includes duplicate latch elements and actuating mechanisms therefor spaced apart lengthwise of the hollow frame member, there being air line and electric connections positioned intermediate said latch elements and actuating mechanisms.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-06-17 | 1977-12-17 | 1978-06-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-17 | 1981-12-17 | 1982-06-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-17 | 1985-12-17 | 1986-06-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |