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Patent
E - Fixed Constructions
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E05B 15/00 (2006.01) E05B 5/00 (2006.01) E05B 17/00 (2006.01) E05C 3/04 (2006.01) E05B 1/00 (2006.01)
Patent
CA 2105920
ABSTRACT A latch assembly is disclosed which is mounted in an aperature formed in a first member and adapted for developing a compressive force between the first member and a corresponding second member for releasably retaining the first member against the second member and in a latched position. The latch assembly includes a housing which is received within the aperature of the first member and includes an aperature extending therethrough. A slide is included which is received and projects through the aperature of the housing for movement axially and rotatably therein. A pawl is also provided on the slide which is adapted for axial and rotatable movement corresponding with movement of the slide for releasably retaining the second member. A handle is pivotally attached to the slide for facilitating movement of the slide and pawl axially as the handle is pivoted between closed and opened positions. The pawl engages the second member in the latched position when the handle is pivoted to its closed position. The handle is also adapted for movement in a direction generally along a longitudinal axis thereof upon the closing and the opening of the handle. The horizontal movements of the handle enable a first end of the handle to be positioned proximate to the housing when the handle is in its closed position. In the opened position, the handle is rotatable for facilitating rotatable movement of the pawl via the slide away from the second member and into an unlatched position. A sealing and biasing member is also included which provides both sealing of the aperature in the housing so as to prevent the passage of matter therethrough and for biasing the slide axially downward so as to urge the handle into contact with the housing upon its pivotal movement. A cam member including an integral spring member can also be included for preventing extraneous rattle of the handle and also to assist in motion control during movement thereof.
Bereskin & Parr
Southco Inc.
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