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

Claim 10:
11. A modular portable storage container system comprising:
a portable storage container having at least a first container section and a second container section, the first container section defining a first partial volume of storage space and the second container section defining a second partial volume of storage space;
a lock mechanism comprising:
a lock arm disposed within the first container section;
a lock handle disposed externally to the first container section;
a pivot shaft defining an axis of rotation, the lock arm and the 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; and

wherein the first container section and the second container section are movable between at least closed position and an open position, 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.