Electromechanical push to close latch

Details Electromechanical push to close latch Electromechanical push to close latch

2006-05-16

2008-11-25

Estremsky, Gary (Department: 3673)

Closure fasteners

Bolts

Sliding

C292S244000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07455335

ABSTRACT:
An electromechanical push to close latch has a pawl positioned for linear movement in a housing, with the pawl being biased to the outward extended position. An electric motor operates a cam to change the position of the pawl thereby retracting it into the housing. An electronic circuit board controls the operation of the electric motor under the direction of an outside control signal. The circuit board also senses the position of the pawl to stop the operation of the motor when the pawl is fully retracted. The pawl mounting can be reconfigured for the pawl to extend and thereby operate in a plurality of selectable directions.

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