Blind latch

Details Blind latch Blind latch

1984-07-11

1986-07-01

Moore, Richard E.

Closure fasteners

Bolts

Sliding

292DIG72, 292DIG51, E05C 112

Patent

active

045975990

ABSTRACT:
A blind latching system is disclosed for securing a closure element to a storage structure. The invention comprises a keeper sub-assembly, a cooperating latch sub-assembly and a release mechanism. The keeper sub-assembly is mounted in a fixed position for engagement by the latch sub-assembly which is affixed to and moves with the closure element. Movable first biasing means are provided for urging a latch into locked engagement with a keeper and a second movable biasing means is provided for maintaining a secure and rattle-free engagement of the closure element and the storage structure and to assist in opening the closure when it is unlatched. The first biasing means also urges the second biasing means against one end of a release rod to provide for its return to normal position after the unlatching action. The release rod may be a push rod for disengaging the latch from the keeper or a torque and cam operator for carrying out the same disengagement function.

REFERENCES:
patent: 506370 (1893-10-01), Miracle
patent: 1919763 (1933-07-01), Allen
patent: 2734764 (1956-02-01), Angelo
patent: 4024739 (1977-05-01), Kaufman
patent: 4504167 (1985-03-01), Nakanishi

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