Multi-point locking system

A multiple point latching system for use on a postal box, the postal box having one vertical side and an opposite vertical side, a first master door hingedly coupled along the one vertical side of the postal box, a second master door hingedly coupled along the opposite vertical side of the postal box, and a center partition positioned within the postal box, whereby the first and second master doors close so to meet adjacent the center partition, said latching system comprising in combination:

• a latch bar, said latch bar being slidably coupled relative to the center partition, said latch bar including a plurality of latches;
• a track member coupled vertically along the center partition, wherein said track member slidably contains said latch bar and facilitates vertical movement thereof;
• a plunger assembly, said plunger assembly being coupled to said center partition and applying a force on at least one master door so to force at least one master door open upon an upward movement of said latch bar a sufficient distance to allow said plunger assembly to activate;
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• a plurality of latch plates, said latch plates being positioned on at least one master door whereby said latch plates engage respective said plurality of latches on said latch bar so to secure at least one master door in a closed position,
• whereby said latch bar is forced upwards to release said plurality of latches and said plunger assembly forces at least one master door open.