Latch assembly
US6227581A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 7, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 8, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/57
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A latch assembly for latching two components comprising a support member arranged co be attached, in use, to a first component to be latched. A lever member is pivotally attached to the support member at a first pivot point, and an engaging member is pivotally attached to the support member at a second pivot point. The engaging member is arranged to be moved, by movement of the lever member, from a position in which it urges a second component out of engagement with the first component to a position in which it engages with a second component to be latched to draw the second component into engagement with the first component and latch the components.
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