Patent ID: 6490766
Filing Date: 2002-12-10
Classification: B65D,Y10T

Abstract:
A coupling device for cooperation with a corner casting of a freight container, said corner casting including an interior latch-engaging surface, comprising:a body including a base having first and second surfaces; and an automatic latching lock extending from said first surface of said base and being sized and located for securement to said corner casting of said freight container, said automatic latching lock including a first support shoulder and a latch assembly, said latch assembly being movably coupled to said support shoulder to allow coupling to and decoupling from said corner casting and being biased to an engagement position, said latch assembly including a latch having a spring-receiving cavity; and a spring positioned within said cavity and having first and second ends, said first end being supported by said latch, and said second end being surrounded by said cavity and positionally fixed with respect to said base.