Abstract: A system includes a structure having a first structural element and a second structural element. The system also includes a latch configured to releasably secure the first structural element to the second structural element. The latch includes first and second portions. The latch also includes a ball lock configured to hold the first and second portions of the latch together when the ball lock is engaged. The ball lock is also configured to allow the first and second portions of the latch to separate when the ball lock is disengaged. The latch further includes a shape memory material member configured to fracture when exposed to an elevated temperature and thereby disengage the ball lock. The shape memory material member could include an elongated structure that is configured to decrease in length when exposed to the elevated temperature. The elongated structure could have at least one notch.

Abstract: The present invention provides a container door lock pin which includes a bolt and a nut, which can lock a container door by simply pushing the bolt into the nut without needing to screw it in, and which makes it possible to visually confirm locking. The bolt has a head at its rear end and a shank. The shank has an annular groove formed in its periphery at the first position spaced from the bolt front end by a first distance. A ring spring is fitted in the groove. The nut has a bore for slidable engagement with the shank. The bore has a first annular groove formed near the nut front end. An elastic rigid confirmation seal plate is fitted in the first groove. The bore includes a cylindrical portion, which extends between the first groove and the second position spaced rearward from the first groove by a second distance, and a conical portion, which extends between the second position and the nut rear end.