Low closure force motorized latch
US10844635B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 27, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05B2047/0077
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A motorized appliance latch provides for a spring-biased strike grip that can be engaged and disengaged from the strike with low force but then locked in a close position during closing of the door to allow the strike to be retained against countervailing gasket compression forces. In this way, an arbitrarily low force may be required by the consumer to close or open the door when the door is unsealed by the motor.
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