Security latch device for a transformer box

An electrical transformer box comprising:

• a top portion and a bottom portion, wherein the top portion has a first position in which the top portion is generally spaced-apart from the bottom portion and a second position in which the top portion is generally in engagement with the bottom portion;
• a bracket attached to one of the bottom portion or the top portion and having an outwardly extending flange having a lock pin slot defined therein;
• a hinged assembly defining a first hinged portion attached to the other of the top portion or the bottom portion and further defining a second hinged portion for being cooperatively engaged with the bracket, the second hinged portion defining a slot for allowing pass-through of the outwardly extending flange of the bracket;
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• a cup for attaching to the second portion of the hinged assembly and defining a cavity therein and an aperture therethrough that is in general alignment with the lock pin slot of the bracket so that the lock pin is configured for being received in the cavity and extending through the aperture of the cup and the lock pin slot of the bracket for securing the hinged assembly to the bracket and securing the top potion in the second position.

A method of installing a security latch device on a structure, comprising:

• attaching a bracket to a structure, wherein the bracket has an outwardly extending flange having a lock pin slot defined therein;
• providing a hinged assembly having a first hinged portion and a second hinged portion, wherein the second hinged portion defines a slot for allowing pass-through of the outwardly extending flange of the bracket;
• attaching the first hinged portion to the structure;
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• attaching a cup to the second portion of the hinged assembly, wherein the cup defines a cavity therein and an aperture therethrough.