Low release energy latch mechanism
US7434852B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 9, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 14, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/1082
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A latch mechanism includes a latch plate associated with a first object, and a claw rotatably attached to the latch plate. A toggle link is rotatably attached to the latch plate. A primary pawl is rotatably attached to the toggle link. The primary pawl retains the claw. A secondary pawl is rotatably attached to the latch plate. The secondary pawl retains the toggle link.
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