Low profile latching mechanism
US11963321B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 11, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2900/208
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A latching mechanism includes a latch housing comprising a plurality of standoffs, a mechanical energy storage component operatively coupled to the latch housing and a latch positioned inside the latch housing and operatively coupled to the mechanical energy storage component on a first side of the latch, the latch comprising a first opening positioned near the center of a body of the latch, a plurality of second openings positioned near the perimeter of the body of the latch and a ridge on a second side of the latch, wherein each of the plurality of standoffs protrude into a corresponding second opening of the plurality of second openings and wherein the latch moves in a lateral direction relative to the latch housing.
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