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Slide lock fastener

US5375894A · kind A · utility

37Cited by
14References
4Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 8, 1992
Grant dateDec 27, 1994
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 8, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T292/1005
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A slide fastener for securing cabinet doors or enclosures for communications transmission and switching equipment is comprised of at least one locking slide bar operatively connected to a spring biased pivoting lever assembly which locks and unlocks the cabinet door by simultaneously engaging/disengaging the locking slide bar with a slide bar keeper secured to the cabinet door frame. The lever assembly may be secured in the locked or closed position by a cam operated catch that is releasable upon the application of force against a button that is integral with the housing of the slide fastener. An electrical grounding pad may be optionally provided to prevent damage or injury from static discharge.

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