Permanently connected remote latch mechanism
US6189832A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 3, 1998 |
| Grant date | Feb 20, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64C7/02
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A remotely actuated latch mechanism for securing a cowling to an aircraft structure including a handle having a closed and an open position which is connected to a remote latch. The remote latch comprises a housing, a linkage mounted to the housing, and a strut connected to the linkage at a first end and to a keeper at a second end. The handle is connected to the linkage of the remote latch by a push/pull cable. The actuation of the handle from the closed position to the open position causes the push/pull cable to move the linkage of the remote latch such that the strut moves from a closed to an open position relative to the keeper allowing the cowling of the aircraft to then be pivoted open. The strut and the keeper are securely engaged in both the open and closed position insuring that when the latch is remotely opened and closed that the keeper is always properly engaged and that the latch properly closes.
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