Latch assembly including sensor
US6325428A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 10, 1999 |
| Grant date | Dec 4, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 10, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/0917
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Disclosed is a latch assembly including sensor for releasably engaging an aircraft panel to a keeper. The latch assembly includes a latch housing and a latch mounted in the latch housing. The latch includes a hook rotatably mounted to the latch housing, and a linkage, moveable into and out of a locked position, rotatably mounted to the latch housing and the hook. The latch also includes a sensor, moveable between a blocking and unblocking position, mounted to the hook. In the blocking position, the sensor prevents the linkage from moving to its locked position and the latch assembly from closing. In the unblocking position, the sensor is moved away from the linkage allowing the linkage to move to its locked position and the latch assembly to close.
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