Latch

A latch comprising:

• a mounting body;
• a latch bolt having a longitudinal axis and being mounted relative to the mounting body for axial movement relative to the mounting body between a locking position and an unlocking position, said latch bolt having a keeper-engaging region extending from the mounting body and terminating at a keeper-engaging end;
• and
• a keeper having at least a first wall and a second wall which are spaced to define an opening for receiving the keeper-engaging region, wherein the first and second walls are adapted to engage the keeper-engaging region of the latch bolt when the latch bolt is in the locking position;
• wherein the latch bolt keeper-engaging region comprises a first side which first strikes the keeper second wall as the latch is closed, and said first side comprises a taper narrowing to the keeper-engaging end;
• and wherein the keeper first wall is angled so as to engage the taper when the latch closes to thereby minimise or eliminate rattling of the latch,
• wherein the latch is a slam latch.