Adjustable keeper for rotary latches

Details Adjustable keeper for rotary latches Adjustable keeper for rotary latches

1977-08-26

1979-06-19

Moore, Richard E.

Closure fasteners

Keepers

Adjustable

E05C 1300

Patent

active

041584635

ABSTRACT:
An adjustable keeper for rotary latches utilized to secure panels or doors in flush relation to the surrounding surface of an aircraft, the latch being rotatable about an axis perpendicular to the surface of the panel or door, and including an externally accessible flush handle; the keeper including a keeper member movable radially with respect to the latch; an adjustable screw, the head of which is disposed in registry with a small opening through which may be inserted a turning tool such as an Allen wrench, and a connecting mechanism for converting rotation of the screw to radial adjustment of the keeper member.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2710217 (1955-06-01), Curtiss, Jr. et al.
patent: 2767007 (1956-10-01), Burke
patent: 3503642 (1970-03-01), Poe

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