Advanced rotating tension latch
US12359687B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 31, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/7005
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Provided is a latch member. The latch member, in one aspect, includes an upper portion and a lower portion extending from one or more surfaces and defining a central axis, the lower portion including first and second lower portions circumferentially spaced from one another and axially spaced from the upper portion to form first and second channels, the first and second lower portions having respective first and second leading peaks opposite the first and second channels, the first leading peak axially offset from the second leading peak, wherein the first and second channels are configured to each receive one of two pins of a related hook member and cause the latch member to rotate relative to the hook member, wherein the latch and hook member are configured to alternate between latched and unlatched configurations as the latch member reciprocates substantially along the central axis relative to the hook member.
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