Latching device for apertured members

Details Latching device for apertured members Latching device for apertured members

1980-08-25

1983-01-04

Wolfe, Robert L.

Locks

Special application

For portable articles

70312, 70318, E05B 3702

Patent

active

043666841

ABSTRACT:
A latching device for apertured members, such as the sliders of a double-slider zipper employed as a closure on a luggage case, has a latch pivotally mounted on a body member and an upstanding stud which is adapted to be covered by the latch when in latched position. The latching device employs a latching mechanism which is operated by the movement of the pivoted latch without the necessity of manipulating a secondary, manual actuator, thereby permitting the latching device to be operated with one hand. The device includes a pair of plungers slideably disposed within a housing, the plungers having end portions extending beyond the housing which are shaped for cooperation with cams attached to the underside of the latch. The plungers are driven into the housing by the cams when the latch is lowered or raised. When the latch is open, the plungers are held partially driven into the housing, thereby reducing the downward force necessary to close the latch. A combination lock is included within the device to lock the latch in latched position.

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patent: 3973419 (1976-08-01), Atkinson
patent: 4031723 (1977-06-01), Samhammer et al.

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