Linear compression latch

A straight-line, latching technology, used in building locks, carpet fastening devices, mechanical equipment, etc., can solve problems such as reducing the degree of isolation between the closed body and the environment, and achieve the effect of easy sealing, simple assembly and installation
CN1312370CInactive Publication Date: 2007-04-25SOUTHCO
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SOUTHCO
Publication Date
2007-04-25
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

A linear compression latch includes a lever linked to a pawl. As the latch is opened the pawl is initially constrained to move vertically along with a carriage. After an intermediate position is achieved, the pawl is constrained to move horizontally within the carriage.
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technical field

[0001] This invention relates to squeeze latches for doors or panels. Background technique

[0002] It is known to install squeeze latches on doors or panels. Squeeze latches are used in practice to simultaneously lock a door or panel to the frame in which the squeeze latch is mounted and to seal the edge of the panel to the frame when closed. For example, a squeeze latch may be used to compress the opening of a mounting panel provided with a gasket to provide a seal.

[0003] Examples of squeeze latches are given by Southco Brochure 2000 (Southco, Inc., PA) pp. 23-69.

[0004] The fixed squeeze latch provides the desired preset amount of squeeze, allowing the adjustable squeeze latch some flexibility in the amount of squeeze set.

[0005] Squeeze latches typically include a latch bar that engages the frame of the closure body to lock the closure's panels. Since the squeeze latch must be operated from the outside of the closure, a mechanism must be used ...

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