Flexible draw latch
US4830413A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 6, 1987 |
| Grant date | May 16, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/0871
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A flexible draw latch for use in securing two closure members together comprises a keeper adapted to be affixed to one of the closure members, a mounting bracket adapted to be affixed to the other closure members, a mounting bracket adapted to be affixed to the other closure member, a lever pivotally connected to the mounting bracket, and a locking member made of a flexible, resilient material pivotally connected to the lever wherein the locking member is detachable connected to the keeper and wherein the locking member is disposed in overlying relation to the keeper, the mounting bracket and the lever when the latch is in a closed, latched position and wherein the pivot connection between the lever and the locking member is closer to the closure member than the pivot connection between the lever and the mounting bracket when the latch is in a closed, latched position. A cross-pin is transversely disposed within the keeper-engageable portion of the locking member to prevent localized deformation and to relieve stress on the locking member. Longitudinal ribs are provided to lower the neutral axis of the locking member and help prevent the locking member from bending when elongated.
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