Latch assembly
US4231598A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 25, 1978 |
| Grant date | Nov 4, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 25, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/1092
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A latch assembly (44) comprises a base (48), an arm (80,82) mounted to the base (48) for movement between open and closed positions, and a restraining lever (58) movably mounted to said base. The restraining lever (58) is selectively positionable between a restraining position for restraining the arm (80,82) in the open and closed positions and a release position for releasing the arm (80,82) from the open and closed positions. The restraining lever (58) has a first surface (73,75) for restraining the arm in the closed position with the lever in the restraining position and a second surface (77,79) for restraining the arm in the open position with the lever (58) in the restraining position. Further the latch assembly (44) is disclosed in combination with a compartment (10) which compartment (10) includes a cover (22,24) removably secured thereto. The cover (22,24) includes a tab (26,28), and the arm (80,82) in the closed position extends over the cover (22,24) into engagement with the tab (26,28). The latch assembly (44) prevents displacement of the compartment cover (22,24) relative to the compartment (10).
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