Patent · US Expired

Blind latch keeper

US6149213A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 1, 1998
Grant dateNov 21, 2000
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Expiry dateOct 1, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T292/68
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A blind latching system secures a closure element to a storage structure. A keeper sub-assembly is mounted in a fixed position for engagement by a latch sub-assembly which is affixed to and moves with the closure element. The keeper sub-assembly includes a keeper pin defining a generally elongated shaft, a mounting bracket into which the keeper pin is received and a housing for permitting alignment of the keeper pin when fastening with the latch sub-assembly.

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