Supplemental locking mechanism for a tension latch assembly

Details Supplemental locking mechanism for a tension latch assembly Supplemental locking mechanism for a tension latch assembly

1987-12-21

1988-09-06

Moore, Richard E.

Closure fasteners

Bolts

Hooked end

E05C 502

Patent

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047688157

ABSTRACT:
A supplemental locking mechanism is provided for an overcenter tension latch assembly. The mechanism prevents the keeper engaging member or latch hook (50) from moving out of its toggle position whether or not under load with the keeper of the latch assembly. The mechanism may be a rigid impeding element (90) which is spring biased for direct actuation by the operator through the handle of the latch assembly. The impeding element (90) is arranged in the latch assembly such that it will bear upon a portion of the latch hook (50) at a position which will counteract forces applied to the assembly which forces would otherwise cause the latch assembly to move out-of-toggle.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2894777 (1959-07-01), Hogan
patent: 4053177 (1977-10-01), Stammreich et al.
patent: 4244611 (1981-01-01), Wahoski
patent: 4318557 (1982-03-01), Bourne et al.
European Search Report (one page) dated Apr. 27, 1987 for EP Application No. 8707345 in the name of Rexnord Inc.

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