CONTAINER ASSEMBLY
A container assembly includes a cover and a base that form a cavity in a closed configuration. The container assembly comprises a latch assembly that secures the cover to the base in a substantially closed configuration, and an opening that equalizes pressure between the cavity and outside the container assembly, wherein the opening is provided in the base, and wherein the cover comprises a latch catch that receives a portion of the latch assembly.
1 . A container arranged to form an enclosed space comprising:
a cover that comprises a cover perimeter;
a base that comprises a base perimeter which is configured to mate with the cover perimeter to form the enclosed space;
at least one latch assembly that secures the cover to the base;
the at least one latch assembly comprising a first latch portion that engages at least one of the cover and the base; and
the at least one latch assembly further comprising a second latch portion having a first pivot that pivotally connects to the first latch portion and a second pivot that pivotally connects to the other one of the cover and the base.
2 . The container of claim 1 wherein the first pivot and second pivot each comprise a pin.
3 . The container of claim 1 wherein the first latch portion comprises an opening and the second latch portion is at least partially arranged in the opening.
4 . The container of claim 1 wherein the first latch portion comprises a hook and the second latch portion comprises a hand grip portion.
5 . The container of claim 1 wherein the cover comprises a channel.
6 . The container of claim 1 wherein the cover perimeter comprises a channel that is configured to receive a seal.
7 . The container of claim 1 wherein the at least one latch assembly comprises a plurality of latch assemblies and a plurality of first latch portions and second latch portions.
8 . The container of claim 1 wherein the first latch portion engages a first portion of the cover; and
the second latch portion is configured to pivot so as to engage or disengage the first latch portion.
9 . The container of claim 1 wherein the cover and base comprise a polycarbonate material.
10 . The container of claim 1 , further comprising an insert.
11 . A container having an enclosed space comprising:
a cover pivotally connected to a base along a pivot axis and configured so as to allow the cover to rotate around the pivot axis with respect to the base;
a latch assembly that secures the cover to the base in a substantially closed configuration;
the latch assembly comprises an upper latch portion that engages a portion of the cover with a latch grip and the latch assembly further comprises a lower latch portion pivotally connected to the upper latch portion and the lower latch portion is configured to be pivotally connected to the base; and
the latch assembly is configured so that the lower latch portion and the upper latch portion rotate with respect to one another around a predetermined axis to secure the cover to the base.
12 . The container of claim 11 wherein the lower latch portion and the upper latch portion are connected with a pin so as to rotate with respect to one another around the predetermined axis.
13 . The container of claim 11 wherein the lower latch portion is pivotally connected to the base with a pin.
14 . The container of claim 11 wherein the lower latch portion further comprises a hand grip.
15 . The container of claim 11 wherein the latch assembly comprises a plurality of latch assemblies and a plurality of upper latch portions and lower latch portions.
16 . The container of claim 11 wherein the first latch portion comprises an opening and the second latch portion is at least partially arranged in the opening.
17 . The container of claim 11 wherein the cover perimeter comprises a channel that is configured to receive a seal.
18 . The container of claim 11 wherein the cover and base comprise a polycarbonate material.
19 . The container of claim 11 further comprising an insert.
20 . The container of claim 11 wherein the latch assembly comprises:
a rib; and
a reinforcement section.