Rotary latch system and method
US6502871B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 28, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/202
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present invention provides a latch system and method which is rotatably engaged/disengaged. Accordingly, the preferred embodiment provides a latch actuator, disposed in a latch cup of a surface to be provided restricted movement, and a latch bolt coupled to the latch actuator such that rotational manipulation of the latch actuator results in rotational manipulation of the latch bolt. Preferred embodiments of the present invention include a locking mechanism allowing controlled restriction of the rotational movement of the latch mechanism.
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