Patent · US Expired

Latch assembly

US6227581A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 7, 2000
Grant dateMay 8, 2001
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Expiry dateSep 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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