Slide latch assembly
US7240523B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 18, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/0828
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A slide latch assembly having a keyless toggle lock capability and capable of being unlocked by either a low level security key or a master key. When a user lifts up on the front grip piece or the rear grip piece of the latch assembly, a dual pawl rotary latch is opened so that the latch assemble can then be latched to a keeper. The lock cylinder can be provided with either a master annular ring on the front of the lock plug which can only be opened by a master key or a low level security annular ring which permits the lock cylinder to be opened by either the master key or the low level security key.
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