Gate latch
US5284370A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 6, 1993 |
| Grant date | Feb 8, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 6, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/1072
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A gate latch for selectively securing a pivoting gate to a stationary member and selectively retaining the gate in a closed position. The gate latch is formed of a hollow tube and is received on a vertical component of the gate. The hollow tube includes an elongate opening with a first width section and a second width section. The second width section is radially wider than the first width section. A horizontal component of the gate extends through the tube elongate opening and acts as a stop member for limiting both longitudinal and radial movement of the tube. A U-shaped bar is affixed to the hollow tube and forms two arms extending therefrom adapted for engaging the stationary member. The gate is retained closed by placing the stop member in the first width section and effectively preventing radial movement of the gate latch. The gate is selectively opened and closed by longitudinally sliding the hollow tube and locating the stop member in the second wider section of the tube opening and, thus, allowing greater radial movement of the tube and, also allowing the selective disengagement and engagement of the stationary member from inbetween the arms.
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