Patent · US Expired

Slide latch

US7140650B2 · kind B2 · utility

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10Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 22, 2005
Grant dateNov 28, 2006
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Expiry dateNov 28, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T292/62
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A sliding-action slam latch includes an integrally molded actuator having a rigid portion and an flexible portion, the flexible portion serving to bias the actuator closed. Pins extending from the rigid portion of the actuator contact guide surfaces on the latch body to limit travel of the actuator.

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