Latch assembly

Details Latch assembly Latch assembly

1999-05-21

2000-04-25

Bucci, David A.

Machine element or mechanism

Control lever and linkage systems

Elements

292257, B65D 4530

Patent

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060530707

ABSTRACT:
A latch assembly comprises a handle, a shaft and a latching member on the shaft. The handle includes a surface having a plurality of ribs that are engaged by the shaft in operation. The ribs alone and in combination with the shaft can provide a variety of features, including retaining the assembled position of the handle and shaft, limiting sideways movement of the shaft during assembly and in operation, supporting the shaft during pivotal movements of the handle in operation and as a grip for an operator.

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Southco Fasteners Handbook 48 (Southco Inc., Pennsylvania, 1998) pp. J-2, J-3, J-4 and J-5.

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