Flush mounted latch

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2006-03-21

2006-03-21

Glessner, Brian E. (Department: 3676)

Locks

Special application

For control and machine elements

C070S207000, C070S224000, C292S336300, C292SDIG031

Reexamination Certificate

active

07013689

ABSTRACT:
A latch assembly having a latch housing and handle that are substantially or near flush with the surrounding outer surface of the door in which they are mounted when the latch assembly is in its closed position. The latch assembly utilizes a locking cylinder as a push-button mechanism in order to release at least a portion of the handle, which then pivots to an extended position where it can be grasped and turned by an operator. A spindle and latching pawl are slidably connected to the handle and bound by a camming surface in the latch housing so that the spindle and latching pawl moves both axially and rotationally at the same time so that, upon closing, the pawl will cinch down on the frame to create a tight closure between the door and frame.

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