Rotating tension latch
US10844894B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 12, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 4, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/7005
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A female latch member comprising a main body having an aperture with a central axis and an inside surface. The female latch member further includes a first upper portion and second, third and fourth lower portions extending radially from said inside surface that cooperate to form first, second and third channels, each of said first, second and third channels having in order a first vertical upper limit, a second vertical lower limit, and a third vertical upper limit, said first, second and third channels configured to receive three related pins of a male hook member and cause said female latch member to rotate relative to said male hook member. The female latch member further includes a floating bearing assembly attached to the main body, the floating bearing configured to allow for rotation and at least one of parallel, angular or axial movement of the main body.
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