OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000001002

Improved lid locking system and lid lifter

Published: 2026-09-15T19:03:43.086120Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000001002
Categories: Lifting, Positioning & Manipulation > Hoists and Cranes

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ABSTRACT

A lid locking apparatus and method for open top intermodal transport
containers including a pivoting latch for securing the lid to the container, a
locking mechanism operable between a locking position which prevents pivoting
of the latch from its latched position, and a mechanism actuated to unlock the
latch to allow removal of the lid.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000001002
Published 2026-09-15T19:03:43.086120Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000001002