Locking slide latch
AssigneeSouthco, Inc.
InventorRobert D. Alyanakian
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Abstract
A locking slide latch comprises components that are easily assembled without the need for separate fasteners or adhesives. A preferred latch comprises a gripable base member having a spring member mounted thereon, a locking member rotatably mounted on the spring member and a rotatable lock plug mounted in the spring member and contacting the locking member. These components are assembled together without the use of separate fasteners or adhesives, thereby simplifying assembly and allowing for interchangeability of parts to meet varying latch requirements. The latches are preferably manufactured from corrosion resistant materials such as plastics, composites and corrosion resistant metals, and are highly suitable for use in automotive, recreational vehicle and marine applications.
Claims11
A slide latch comprising:
- a) a base member having means for installation in a panel and for sliding relative to said panel to releasably retain said panel relative to a frame member;
- b) spring means mounted on said base member for biasing said base member toward engagement with said frame member;
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- c) locking means rotatably mounted on said base member and adapted to rotate into at least one position that substantially prevents said base member from sliding relative to said panel to thereby maintain the latch in a fastened position, wherein said locking means in the at least one position is rotated to contact said spring means to substantially prevent said base member from sliding relative to said panel.
A slide latch comprising:
- a) a gripable base member adapted for installation in a panel and for sliding relative to said panel to releasably retain said panel relative to a frame member;
- b) a spring member mounted on said base member having a generally cylindrical body portion and a spring portion extending therefrom;
- c) a locking member rotatably mounted on said spring member and adapted to rotate into a position that substantially prevents said base member from sliding relative to said panel;
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- d) a lock plug disposed at least partially within said cylindrical body portion of said spring member and contacting said locking member, wherein rotation of said lock plug causes rotation of said locking member.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.