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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 09, 2005
Filed:
Sep. 10, 2002
Atsushi Nagamine, Tokyo, JP;
Yuji Endo, Tokyo, JP;
Etsuo Sodeno, Tokyo, JP;
Toshiba Transport Engineering Inc., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A unit connecting mechanism and box-like unit is disclosed having an engaging unit () and a connecting pin () which are mounted to the box-like unit () to allow a plurality of box-like units () to be coupled to one another in a vertical direction. A handle () is operatively connected to a hook () to catch an engaging rod () and is vertically raised to cause a stopper () to lock the hook () and the engaging rod () in a locked condition, with operation of the handle () causing the stopper () to move downward to cause the hook disengage from the engaging rod for thereby uncoupling the box-like units () from one another. As a result, the unit connecting mechanism can be manufactured in a compact structure, providing a capability for a worker to easily and appropriately perform coupling and uncoupling operations of the box-like units.