Latching apparatus for a door and other members
US4993758A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 22, 1989 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 22, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/103
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A housing closure apparatus for latching a swingable door which covers an opening in a housing. The housing closure apparatus includes a latching mechanism having a latch guide structure with a channel therein for captivating a slidable latch. A latch receiving member is situated on the housing to receive a portion of the latch therein to latch the door closed. In one embodiment of the invention, the latch mechanism exhibits a dual locking capability such that the latch is lockable in a latch closed position against undesired opening due to shock and vibration, and is further lockable in a latch open position.
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