Release mechanism with pre-travel
US8675355B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 16, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 11, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05B13/002
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An assembly can include a base with a hinge axis, a hinge end, an opposing end, a latch surface disposed intermediate the hinge end and the opposing end, a latch with a prong and an actuation surface, and a button seat disposed intermediate the latch surface and the opposing end where the button seat includes a button stop; a spring; and a button configured for translation in the button seat where the button includes a retainer and a latch contacting surface extending outwardly away from a back side where, for an un-depressed orientation, the spring biases the retainer against the button stop to maintain a gap between the latch contacting surface and the actuation surface of the latch. Various other apparatuses, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed.
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