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Latch apparatus

US6527309B1 · kind B1 · utility

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11Claims
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Filing dateSep 19, 2001
Grant dateMar 4, 2003
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Expiry dateSep 19, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T292/0934
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A latch apparatus includes a release mechanism having a depending locking arm for selectively arresting the release mechanism in a locking position. The release mechanism further includes a center of gravity and an axis of rotation about which the release mechanism pivots between a release position and the locking position. The center of gravity of the release mechanism is located along the axis of rotation.

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