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Latch device and opening and closing apparatus using same

US8052181B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 3, 2008
Grant dateNov 8, 2011
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Expiry dateMar 23, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T292/54
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A push-push type latch device includes a cam member and a pin member provided respectively on a movable body and a main body for coupling and decoupling with the cam member. The latch device locks the movable body in a first position on the main body via a coupling of the pin member and the cam member, and releases the coupling by pushing from the first position and releasing a pushing force to switch to a second position. The cam member includes a divided body including a locking part for coupling with the pin member. When the divided body receives a load above a predetermined value through the pin member in a state when coupled with the pin member, the divided body rotates to release the coupling with the pin member with accompanying movement toward a direction to absorb the load.

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