A locking device is provided, preferably for a container. The locking device keeps the lid of the container closed when the container is knocked over on its side, with a sudden jerking or jarring motion, such as by impact with the ground, to prevent spillage of its contents. The locking device, howe
A locking device is provided, preferably for a container. The locking device keeps the lid of the container closed when the container is knocked over on its side, with a sudden jerking or jarring motion, such as by impact with the ground, to prevent spillage of its contents. The locking device, however, allows the lid to open when the waste container is tipped over, preferably in a forward direction, by a dumping operation.
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1. A mechanical impact sensor for a locking device, the sensor comprising at least one paddle, the at least one paddle being detachably mounted to an attachment surface, so that when the paddle is detached from the surface, it is positionable to block the locking device from being unlocked. 2. The m
1. A mechanical impact sensor for a locking device, the sensor comprising at least one paddle, the at least one paddle being detachably mounted to an attachment surface, so that when the paddle is detached from the surface, it is positionable to block the locking device from being unlocked. 2. The mechanical impact sensor of claim 1, wherein the at least one paddle comprises opposing first and second ends, the first end is mounted on a first hinge and the second end is detachably mounted on the attachment surface, so that when the second end is detached from the surface, the second end is positionable to block the locking device from being unlocked. 3. The mechanical impact sensor of claim 2, wherein the second end is detachably mounted on the attachment surface by a magnet. 4. The mechanical impact sensor of claim 1, wherein the at least one paddle includes a first paddle and a second paddle, the first paddle being detachable from its corresponding attachment surface in a first direction, the second paddle being detachable from its corresponding attachment surface in a second direction different from the first direction. 5. The mechanical impact sensor of claim 4, wherein the first and second direction oppose each other. 6. The mechanical impact sensor of claim 1, wherein the at least one paddle is positioned within the locking device. 7. The mechanical impact sensor of claim 1, wherein the at least one paddle is detachably mounted to the attachment surface by a magnet. 8. A locking device comprising a mechanical impact sensor, the sensor comprising at least one paddle, the at least one paddle is detachably mounted on an attachment surface and is positionable to block the locking device in the locked orientation. 9. The locking device of claim 8, further comprising a locking block movable between a locked position and an unlocked position, the unlocked position allows the locking device to be unlocked and the locked position keeps the locking device locked, when the at least one paddle is detached from the attachment surface, the at least one paddle is positionable to block the locking block in the locked position. 10. The locking device of claim 9, wherein the at least one paddle includes a first paddle and a second paddle, the first paddle being detachable from its corresponding attachment surface in a first direction to block the locking block in the locked position, the second paddle being detachable from its corresponding attachment surface in a second direction to block the locking block in the locked position. 11. The locking device of claim 10, wherein the first and second directions are opposing directions. 12. The locking device of claim 8, wherein the at least one paddle is detachably mounted on the attachment surface by a magnet. 13. A method for making a mechanical impact sensor for a locking device, comprising the steps of a) providing at least one paddle; andb) detachably mounting the at least one paddle on an attachment surface, so that when the at least one paddle is detached from the attachment surface, the at least one paddle is positionable to block the locking device in the locked position. 14. The method of claim 13, wherein step b) comprises providing a magnet to detachably mount the at least one paddle on the attachment surface. 15. The method of claim 13, wherein step b) comprises mounting the at least one paddle in the locking device. 16. The method of claim 13, wherein step a) comprises providing a first paddle and a second paddle. 17. The method of claim 16, wherein step b) comprises detachably mounting the first paddle on its corresponding attachment surface so that the first paddle is detachable in a first direction to block the locking device in the locked position, anddetachably mounting the second paddle on its corresponding attachment surface so that the second paddle is detachable in a second direction to block the locking block in the locked position. 18. The method of claim 17, wherein the first and second directions are opposing directions.
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Spiers, Kent; Sandlin, Barry, Container latching method and apparatus.
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