Catch unit for a latch device

Details Catch unit for a latch device Catch unit for a latch device

1988-11-07

1990-01-16

Smith, Gary L.

Closure fasteners

Keepers

With movable dog, catch or striker

292DIG65, E05B 1502

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048938556

ABSTRACT:
A catch unit provided on a fixed member of a structure, for use in combination with the latch unit of a latch device attached to a movable member, such as a door or a lid, hinged on the fixed member. The catch unit can be operated from outside to release a latch member in case the latch member is unable to be retracted due to the malfunction of the latch unit. The catch unit comprises a catch body fixed to the fixed member, and a catch member attached to the catch body so as to be moved relative to the catch body. In case the latch member is unable to be retracted in the catch unit due to the malfunction of the latch unit, the catch member is opened from outside to release the latch member from the catch unit.

REFERENCES:
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patent: 4181338 (1980-01-01), Sterling
patent: 4595220 (1986-06-01), Hanchett, Jr. et al.
patent: 4626010 (1986-12-01), Hanchett, Jr. et al.

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