Patent ID: 11858723
Assignee: QT-SYSTEM LLC
Field: Transport (Mechanical engineering)
Classification: CPC B | IPC B

Claim 0:
1. A modular portable storage container system comprising:
a first container section defining a first partial volume of storage space;
a second container section defining a second partial volume of storage space, the first and second container sections movable between at least a closed position and an open position, wherein in the open position, the first and second container sections are separated from one another, and in the closed position the first and second container sections are in contact with one another such that the first and second partial volumes combine to define a full volume of storage space;
a lock mechanism comprising:
a lock arm disposed within the first container section;
a lock handle disposed on the first container section;
a pivot shaft defining an axis of rotation, the lock arm and lock handle fixed for common rotation with the pivot shaft, the lock arm extending radially outward from the pivot shaft to a roller assembly; and
a lock track disposed within the second container section, the lock track extending from a fluted open portion to a closed end, with a continuous track portion disposed therebetween,

wherein in the closed position, the roller assembly engages with the lock track and retains the first container section in contact with the second container section.