Rotary latch with joystick

Details Rotary latch with joystick Rotary latch with joystick

2007-01-08

2011-10-04

Fulton, Kristina (Department: 3674)

Closure fasteners

Bolts

Swinging

C292SDIG029

Reexamination Certificate

active

08029029

ABSTRACT:
A rotary latch for selectively locking a closure, such as a tonneau cover, is provided with a joystick or toggle release lever. The joystick release lever enables the rotary latch to be installed in any position with respect to a remote handle because the joystick can be pulled in any direction, 360 degrees, to release the rotary latch. The joystick includes a trapped base supporting a spherical portion that is nested in a circular opening in the housing of the latch. The joystick is spring loaded, and is movable about its central axis in any direction, causing the base to pivot against the inside of the housing. The base of the joystick is positioned over a spring-loaded catch locking the rotary latch. As the base of the joystick rotates against the inside of the housing, it depresses the spring-loaded catch, releasing the rotary latch.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4320642 (1982-03-01), Pastva, Jr.
patent: 4703961 (1987-11-01), Weinerman et al.
patent: 4911487 (1990-03-01), Rachocki
patent: 4917412 (1990-04-01), Swan et al.
patent: 6427500 (2002-08-01), Weinerman et al.
patent: 6471260 (2002-10-01), Weinerman et al.
patent: 6695362 (2004-02-01), Klueting et al.
patent: 6698805 (2004-03-01), Erices et al.
patent: 7234329 (2007-06-01), Mazolf et al.
patent: 2005/0206172 (2005-09-01), Bacon

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Rotary latch with joystick does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Rotary latch with joystick, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Rotary latch with joystick will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-4283891