Horizontal latch operating system
OwnerStéfane Leib, Luc Rainvilleinventors
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Abstract
The present invention provides a latch System for vehicles, equipment and other door open/close systems. The system comprises dual latch system operable horizontally thus making open/closure mechanism safe and secure. The Horizontal Latch System is activated by pistons or cylinders (pneumatic or hydraulic) and uses an approach that allows for the system to be operable at all times even if there is a problem with the cylinders or pistons. The System of present invention is unique because it offers a better and safer approach to the opening and closing of tailgates; adds longevity to the tailgate and reduces maintenance costs.
Claims12
A system for operating the door locking and unlocking mechanism in a vehicle or box, said system comprising a pair of latches extending towards opposite sides, a central assembly plate (13) and an external assembly plate (16);
- said central assembly plate (13) is having a central latch stopper (18) and a central pivotal arm (14) attached;
- said central assembly plate (13) is further attached to a cylinder alignment plate (15) by means of a cylindrical rod (2) in a cylindrical casing (3) having a clevis pin (4) in the cylindrical bracket (5);
- said external assembly plate (16) is having an external latch stopper (17) along with a locking jaw (11) and a retaining washer (12), wherein said central plate (13) and external plate (16) are connected by means of a side link (8) having a threaded rod (9) and a yoke (10);
- the said pair of latches being operable simultaneously in horizontal direction and the entire system being operated in such a way that the vertical movement produced by moveable member is converted into a horizontal movement thereby enabling the latches to lock or unlock the release gate.
An apparatus for operating the door locking and unlocking mechanism in a vehicle or box, said apparatus comprising a pair of latches extending towards opposite sides, a central assembly plate (13) and an external assembly plate (16);
- said central assembly plate (13) is having a central latch stopper (18) and a central pivotal arm (14) attached;
- said central assembly plate (13) is further attached to a cylinder alignment plate (15) by means of a cylindrical rod (2) in a cylindrical casing (3) having a clevis pin (4) in the cylindrical bracket (5);
- said external assembly plate (16) is having an external latch stopper (17) along with a locking jaw (11) and a retaining washer (12), wherein said central plate (13) and external plate (16) are connected by means of a side link (8) having a threaded rod (9) and a yoke (10);
- the said pair of latches being operable simultaneously in horizontal direction and the entire system being operated in such a way that the vertical movement produced by moveable member is converted into a horizontal movement thereby enabling the latches to lock or unlock the release gate.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.