Latch

Details Latch Latch

2000-06-16

2002-07-16

Gall, Lloyd A. (Department: 3627)

Locks

Special application

For control and machine elements

C070S210000, C292S210000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06418761

ABSTRACT:

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to latching devices and more particularly to latching devices for securing a first member such as a door, panel or the like in a closed position relative to a second member such as a corresponding door, panel or frame.
2. Brief Description of the Prior Art
Various types of latching devices for use in securing a first member such as a door, panel or the like in a closed position relative to a corresponding second member such as a door, panel or frame are known.
Some types are termed “compression latches” in that a pawl or similar member is moved in order to compress first and second members together in a latched position. Examples of compression latches are disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,583,775 and 4,556,244, each to Robert H. Bisbing and assigned to Southco, Inc, the assignee of the present application.
The present invention discloses a modified latch for securing first and second members.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
An object of the present invention is to provide a compression latch sufficiently robust in design for a variety of applications.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a latch having a low profile so as to not extend out from the surface of the member in which the latch is mounted.
Still another object of the present invention is to provide a latch having a lock to prevent unwanted operation.
In accordance with the objects set forth above, the present invention discloses an embodiment comprising a latch of the compression type and with the latch being housed within a flush mounted cup and including a foldable handle and integral lock.
These and other objects of the present invention will become more readily apparent from a review of the following description and attached drawings.


REFERENCES:
patent: 4370874 (1983-02-01), Munn
patent: 4556244 (1985-12-01), Bisbing
patent: 4583775 (1986-04-01), Bisbing
patent: 4706478 (1987-11-01), Swan et al.
patent: 4838054 (1989-06-01), Weinerman et al.
patent: 4898408 (1990-02-01), Hauber
patent: 5015019 (1991-05-01), Razdolsky
patent: 5184853 (1993-02-01), Whatley
patent: 5913908 (1999-06-01), Czipri
patent: 5987942 (1999-11-01), Ichinose
patent: 834816 (1949-07-01), None
“Southco Handbook 2000,” by Southco Inc., 1996, pp 26-37.
“Southco Handbook 2000,” by Southco Inc., 1999 pp. 144-146.

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