Closure system for containers

a container and closure technology, applied in the field of containers, can solve the problems of excessive bulky system, delicate and expensive electronic equipment is particularly susceptible to damage,

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-02-26
BECKLIN HLDG
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The invention is about a closure assembly for a container that has two walls that come together to close it. It includes a female member and a male member that fit tightly against the walls of the container to create a secure seal. The female member has a female alignment feature and a gasket channel, while the male member has a male alignment feature and a gasket sealing feature that forms a seal with a gasket. The closure assembly also includes a latch that connects the female and male members. The technical effect of this invention is to create a reliable and secure closure for containers that ensures a tight seal and prevents leakage or damage during shipment or storage.

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Delicate and expensive electronic equipment is particularly subject to damage if exposed to moisture or debris such as sand or dirt.
However, space in such installations is at a premium, so the above needs must be met without resorting to an excessively bulky system.

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[0012]FIG. 1 illustrates a container 10 having a lid 12, a base 14, and a closure assembly 16 according to embodiments of the present invention. The lid 12 and base 14 can be any two container portions that come together in a clamshell configuration. The closure assembly 16 can be used more broadly to join any two shell members together. The container 10 can be virtually any type of container, including large-scale, military style containers, or smaller containers for household use.

[0013]FIG. 2 is a cross sectional view taken along line A-A of FIG. 1 to better illustrate the closure assembly 16. The closure assembly 16 may be understood with respect to a vertical direction 18 that generally corresponds to vertical when the container 10 is resting on a flat surface and a horizontal direction 20 that is generally parallel to a surface on which the container 10 is resting. The directions 18, 20 provide a frame of reference in understanding the structures disclosed but may have any actu...

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A closure assembly for sealing a container lid and base is disclosed. The closure assembly includes a male member and a female member that are coupled to a container lid and base, respectively. The female member includes an alignment feature and a gasket channel with a gasket in the gasket channel. The male member includes a corresponding alignment feature and a gasket sealing feature that protrudes into the gasket channel and forms a seal with the gasket when the closure assembly is in a closed position.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to a closure system for containers having an alignment feature, a sealing feature, a latch, and a latch protection feature.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Containers for electronic equipment for use in remote or hostile environments, such as military installations, must be strong, resilient, and resistant to the harsh environments in which they are used. Delicate and expensive electronic equipment is particularly subject to damage if exposed to moisture or debris such as sand or dirt. However, space in such installations is at a premium, so the above needs must be met without resorting to an excessively bulky system. Also, the containers should provide easy access and reparability. Accordingly, there is a need for a strong, resilient, accessible container closure system that is easy to access, repair, and prevents alien substances from entering the container.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0003]In one aspect of the invention, a clo...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B65D43/02B65D53/02B65D45/02
CPCB65D43/0216B65D53/02B65D45/02B65D45/24F42B39/22F41C33/06
InventorBECKLIN, DENNIS S.WEATHERS, DEANTAYNE, ADRIAN P.
OwnerBECKLIN HLDG