Latch mechanism

In combination, a latch mechanism and a closure member, said latch mechanism including a torsion member having latching means operatively connected thereto for locking said closure member in a closed position, a handle operatively connected to said torsion member wherein pivoting movement of said handle effects corresponding rotation of said latching means into an open position, first biasing means associated with said torsion member and said handle for urging said latching means and closure member toward said closed position, said torsion member including first and second rods each having a bent end portion abutting said handle, said handle including a base plate having spaced opposed ears, each rod extending through a said handle ear, each rod further including an end portion opposite said bent end portion terminating in a hook member, said hook member constituting means for engaging a latch pin to lock said closure member in said closed position.