Patent · US Expired

Adjustable draw latch

US4540206A · kind A · utility

62Cited by
6References
11Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 30, 1984
Grant dateSep 10, 1985
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Expiry dateApr 30, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T292/089
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An adjustable draw latch of the over-center type for latching two closure members has a tension-link cover which is detachably secured pivotally at one end to a keeper mounted on one of the closure members. The cover is secured pivotally at its other end to one end of an adjustable compression link. The other end of the compression link is pivotally attached to a base bracket mounted on the other closure member. The adjustable compression link includes an internally threaded nut which is pivotal within the base bracket, and a T-shaped member having an a cross head of cylindrical shape and an externally threaded stud which extends from the cross head at right angles thereto and is threaded into the pivot nut. The cross head is pivotally secured within the cover at one end thereof. The cover provides a bearing surface for the cross head.

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