Patent ID: 8833588
Filing Date: 2014-09-16
Classification: B65D,B65F,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A foot-operated latch means for hands-free access to a container comprising an interlocking latch having a kick plate with a step lock, and a foot pedal with a locking pin, each of the kick plate and foot pedal having a first latched position and a second unlatched position whereby, in the latched position, the locking pin is constrained by the step lock to prevent movement of the foot pedal from the latched position until the kick plate is first moved from the latched position to the unlatched position; the latch means further comprising linkage operatively connected between the foot pedal and a hinged access door, whereby movement of the foot pedal from the first latched position to the second unlatched position causes the linkage to crank, via an actuating bracket, the hinged access door to an open position.