Locking slide latch
AssigneeSouthco, Inc.
InventorsRobert D. Alyanakian, Richard E. Schlack
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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.
Claims23
A slide latch comprising:
- a) a base member having means for installation in an aperture in a panel and for sliding relative to said panel to releasably retain said panel relative to a frame member, said base member having at least a first portion and a second portion wherein said first portion defines an upper surface terminating by a flange having top and bottom portions, and on installation said second portion is received within and extends through said panel aperture and said bottom portion of said flange is positioned adjacent an upper surface of said panel proximate said aperture thereof;
- 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, wherein said base member having said locking means mounted thereon is installed in said panel aperture, with said locking means being rotatable 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.
A slide latch adapted for a panel and for latching said panel to a frame, said slide latch comprising:
- a) a base member adapted for installation on said panel and for sliding relative to said panel to releasably retain said panel relative to a frame member;
- b) a biased pawl mounted on said base member for movement between an extended position and a retracted position relative to said base member;
- c) a spring member mounted on said base member;
- d) a rotatable lock plug mounted on said base member and having a locking member, wherein upon installation of said base member with said panel, rotation of said lock plug causes rotation of said locking member between a locked position, that substantially prevents said base member from sliding relative to said panel, and an unlocked position in which said base member is slidable relative to said panel.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.