Linear Latching Systems and Methods
AssigneeIllinois Tool Works Inc.
InventorJoel R. Lee
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Abstract
A latching assembly includes a linear component and a base component. The linear component is configured to be coupled to a first element and includes at least one retention projection. The base component is configured to be coupled to a second element and includes a channel and at least one retention feature. The linear component is configured to be slidably received within the channel of the base component and the at least one retention feature of the base component is configured to engage the at least one retention projection of the linear component to retain the linear component within the channel of the base component.
Claims20
A latching assembly configured to couple a first element to a second element, the latching assembly comprising:
- a linear component configured to be coupled to a first element, the linear component including at least one retention projection;
- and
- a base component configured to be coupled to a second element, the base component including a channel and at least one retention feature,
- wherein the linear component is configured to be slidably received within the channel of the base component and the at least one retention feature of the base component is configured to engage the at least one retention projection of the linear component to retain the linear component within the channel of the base component.
A latching assembly configured to couple a first element to a second element, the latching assembly comprising:
- a linear component configured to be coupled to a first element;
- and
- a base component configured to be coupled to a second element, the base component including a channel,
- wherein the linear component is configured to be slidably received and retained within the channel of the base component.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.