Adjustable hook latch
US10760304B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 30, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05C19/145
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A latch including a housing having a cylinder, a compression spring positioned within the cylinder, and a ball positioned at one end of the compression spring, a hook positioned slidably within the housing, and a star wheel positioned around the hook and having a plurality of holes formed therein. The ball under load from the spring aligns with and engages one of the holes of the star wheel to retain it in place. The star wheel is moveable rotatably such that the ball disengages the one of the holes of the star wheel to enable the hook to move axially and be adjusted relative to the housing, and the ball is adapted to engage another of the holes of the star wheel to retain the star wheel and prevent inadvertent rotation.
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