Compression latch
US12297668B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 14, 2021 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 25, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05B81/90
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A compression latch assembly (CLA) includes a latch subassembly that is movably mounted to a housing and includes a frame, a pawl pivotably connected to the frame and biased to move from a closed position to an open position, a trigger pivotably connected to the frame and movable between a home position and a release position, and a release arm pivotably connected to the frame. The release arm has a cam follower that is positioned to engage a cam on the housing. A motor unit is configured for moving the latch subassembly between extended and retracted positions. In the course of moving from the retracted position to the extended position, the cam is configured to urge the cam follower to rotate the trigger from the home position to the release position, which causes the trigger to release the pawl, which causes the pawl to move to the open position.
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