Closure fasteners – Bolts – Swinging
Patent
1989-03-29
1990-05-08
Smith, Gary L.
Closure fasteners
Bolts
Swinging
292205, 29234117, E05C 304
Patent
active
049232312
ABSTRACT:
A gate latch for securing a swinging gate to a stationary post includes a generally trapezoidal mounting plate having a three sided rectangular channel member extending laterally outwardly therefrom. A latch bar adapted for securement to the gate is dimensioned for insertion into the channel member for maintaining the gate in a closed position. A pair of pivotal retaining members each have an upper end pivotally mounted adjacent an upper corner at a wide end of the mounting plate and a lower end movable into abutment with one of two parallel side walls within the channel member. A pair of inwardly extending flanges are secured at lower ends of each of the retaining members, forming a V-shaped recess and preventing movement of the latch bar out of the channel member. Outwardly extending handle portions are provided on the retaining members to selectively allow movement of the latch bar out of the channel member in two opposite directions. An inclined ramp may be provided on each of the exterior side wall portions of the channel member to facilitate entry of the latch bar into the channel member. The retaining members may be secured in an open position to allow opening of the gate and a locking pin may be utilized to secure the latch bar within the channel member.
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Bergman Kenneth D.
Bergman Mark C.
Kearns Jerry T.
Milano Michael J.
Smith Gary L.
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