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Latch assembly for sign having flip display

US6546655B1 · kind B1 · utility

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21Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 26, 2001
Grant dateApr 15, 2003
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Expiry dateFeb 26, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T292/086
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A latch assembly for use in a flip panel sign display is disclosed. The latch assembly includes a latch pin releasably coupled to the sign panel in a manner to prevent relative rotation therebetween. A latch is disposed an end of the latch pin. The latch pin includes a neck portion and an end portion, the neck portion having a particular cross-sectional configuration which prevents relative rotation in the side panel. The latch is rotatably supported on the end portion and capable of rotation between a locked position which retains the flip panels in a desired configuration and an unlocked position which permits relative positioning of the flip panels.

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