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Rotary pawl latch

US7726707B2 · kind B2 · utility

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22Claims
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Filing dateFeb 27, 2006
Grant dateJun 1, 2010
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Expiry dateFeb 27, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T292/705
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A latch assembly for releasably securing a striker in a rotary pawl latch. The latch assembly includes a housing, a rotary pawl, and an actuator. The housing can have one sidewall having a notch for receiving the striker. A trigger can be pivotally attached to the housing such that the actuator releases the rotary pawl thus opening the latch.

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