Refrigerated cooler and associated cooler lid latch system
AssigneeIllinois Tool Works Inc.
InventorLi McAleer
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AssigneeIllinois Tool Works Inc.
InventorLi McAleer
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A refrigerated cooler includes a housing including a lower portion and an upper portion, at least the lower portion of the housing defining a compartment, the compartment having an access opening facing upwardly. A cooling system is provided for cooling the compartment. A lid member is pivotable between a closed position covering the access opening and an open position that uncovers the access opening. A latching assembly includes a first latching part on the lid member and a second latching part on the upper portion of the housing, wherein the second latching part engages with the first latching part to retain the lid member in the open position. At least a latching segment of the second latching part is movable upward, when contacted by the first latching part as the lid member moves toward the open position, so as to automatically shift the latching segment upward.
A refrigerated cooler, comprising:
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