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US 2009/0152397 A1Published application
Selective release latch
AssigneeHarper Engineering Co.
InventorRichard James LaConte
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Abstract
A selectively released latch securing a panel in position, but which resists release in response to sudden movement of the panel, yet allowing release in response to a slow and steady movement of the panel.
Claims3
A release latch allowing selective access to the area behind a secured panel, comprising:
- a substantially L-shaped body portion with one leg of the L secured to a substantially vertical stable portion of a relatively fixed object and the second leg extending perpendicularly outwardly therefrom;
- a linking member pivotably mounted to the outer end of the second leg movable from an unlatched position, substantially perpendicular to the second leg, to a latched position, said linking member including a curved groove guiding a latch means to the latched position when the linking member is moved to the latched position;
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- a dampening means mounted between the linking member and the body portion such that the release latch will only unlatch when the arm is moved slowly beyond the latched position.
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