Closure fasteners – Bolts – Hooked end
Patent
1987-12-18
1989-08-22
Smith, Gary L.
Closure fasteners
Bolts
Hooked end
292109, 292DIG31, E05C 502
Patent
active
048589705
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a low profile latch for joining two members of an aircraft having a keeper mounted upon one member. The latch is rotatably mounted about a mounting bushing at one end of a pair of compression links whose opposite end pivotally mounts a hook that engages the keeper. Mounted at the pivot point between the hook and compression links is a first part of a two part handle whose second part is attached from the first handle part to a pair of side plates that form a further linkage. The side plates rotate about the mounting bushing, while the opposite ends thereof are connected by control links to the hook. The further linkage formed by the cover, side plates, and control links stabilizes the handle and hook and provides a smooth, controlled movement of the hook as the handle is opened and closed.
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Harmon Raymond E.
Rourne, Jr. William R.
Stammreich John C.
Tedesco Albert D.
Nicholson Eric K.
Rexnord Holdings Inc.
Smith Gary L.
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