Latch apparatus
US6527309B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 19, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 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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