Closure fasteners – Keepers – Adjustable
Patent
1989-06-20
1991-05-21
Moore, Richard E.
Closure fasteners
Keepers
Adjustable
411 7, E05C 2102
Patent
active
050169319
ABSTRACT:
A mechanism for adjusting the load applied through the keeper or latch portion of a latch assembly. The mechanism includes a main body, a drive system for applying a preload, a slip clutch mechanism for disengaging the drive system when a predetermined preload is reached, and an adjusting means on the slip clutch mechanism for selecting the predetermined preload.
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Moore Richard E.
The Hartwell Corporation
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