Remote latch mechanism

A remote latching mechanism comprising:

• a) a longitudinal connecting member rotatably movable about a longitudinal axis thereof;
• b) at least one latch assembly operably connected to said connecting member for movement between latched and unlatched conditions in response to rotational movement of said connecting member;
• c) actuator means for rotating said connecting member about its longitudinal axis;
• d) said actuator means comprising:
• 1) a cup-like housing adapted for being inserted within an aperture in a panel;
• 2) means for retaining said housing within an aperture in a panel;
• 3) an actuator rotatably disposed within said housing and fixedly connected to said connecting member;
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• 4) bushing means connected to said housing, said connecting member and said actuator, said bushing means comprising mean for rotatably connecting said actuator to said housing.

A remote latching mechanism comprising:

• a) s longitudinal connecting member rotatably movable about a longitudinal axis thereof;
• b) at least one latch assembly operably connected to said connecting member for movement between latched and unlatched conditions in response to rotational movement of said connecting member;
• c) actuator means for rotating said connecting member about its longitudinal axis;
• d) said actuator means comprising;
• 1) a housing adapted for being inserted in an aperture in a panel;
• 2) means for retaining said housing within an aperture in a panel;
• 3) an acutator pivotally connected to said housing for rotational movement therein and fixedly connected to said connecting member;
• e) wherein said housing comprises a substantially enclosed, cup-shaped member having a longitudinally slot in a face thereof and rearwardly extending therefrom and wherein said actuator is disposed within said slot.