Appliance latch having a rotating latch hook mounted on a linear slide
US7306266B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 4, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 11, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/1049
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An appliance door latch provides a rotating hook supported on a linear carriage that may move along a line toward and away from a strike. A release of the strike from the rotating hook requires a compression of springs biasing the linear carriage which are then retained in a compressed state by a catch surface on the rotating hook. Re-engagement of the strike with the rotating hook releases the catch surface, causing the springs to pull the rotating hook and strike inward to aid in compressing a door gasket or the like.
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