Latch
US6113160A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 9, 1998 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 9, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/0977
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A latch secures a first member such as a door panel against a second member such as a corresponding frame. The latch comprises a housing for mounting in the first member, a pawl adapted for engaging a keeper in a latched position on the second member and latch actuating means for selectively moving the pawl into a position away from the keeper in order to allow the first member to be opened.
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