Method and apparatus for providing securement in a door latch

Details Method and apparatus for providing securement in a door latch Method and apparatus for providing securement in a door latch

2006-08-15

2006-08-15

Glessner, Brian E. (Department: 3676)

Closure fasteners

Bolt casings

C292S201000, C292S216000, C292S341120, C292SDIG056, C292SDIG073

Reexamination Certificate

active

07090264

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for limiting the movement of a fork bolt when it is in a locking position. The apparatus comprising a latch mechanism for use with a striker, the latch mechanism comprising: a housing being configured to movably receive a fork bolt therein, the fork bolt traveling from an open door position to a closed door position to a locked door position, the fork bolt engaging the striker as the fork bolt moves from the open door position to the closed door position and the locked door position; a protrusion disposed on a surface of the housing, the protrusion having a length corresponding to the movement of the fork bolt from the open door position to the closed door position and the locked door position, the protrusion gradually increasing in height from the surface along the length wherein the protrusion makes contact with the fork bolt as the fork bolt travels from the open door position to the closed door position and the locked door position and movement of the fork bolt.

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