Latch mechanism

Abstract

A latch mechanism (10) in the form of a pressure plate latch or pressure lever lock or latch mechanism comprising a latch body (20) and a lock mechanism (32) comprising a first displaceable lock body (38). The lock mechanism (32) defines a lock opening (34) and is configurable in a locked configuration and unlocked configuration. When in the unlocked configuration, the lock opening (34) is open allowing a portion of the latch body (20) to be displaced thereinto to cause the latch body (20) to unlatch from a catch formation (24). When in the locked configuration, the first lock body (38) is displaced at least partially into the lock opening (34), thereby inhibiting the portion of the latch body (20) from being displaced into the lock opening (34). The latch mechanism (10) furthermore comprises an automated actuating mechanism (44) for displacing the first lock body (38).