Multi-point latch system

A multipoint latch system for securing a first panel to a second panel, said multipoint latch system comprising:

• a) a translating rod member comprising a plurality of notches;
• b) a rod guide comprising a plurality of cam slots;
• c) a rotatable pawl member comprising a pawl arm and means for attaching said rotatable pawl member onto said rod guide;
• wherein said pawl member further comprises a pivot member;
• d) a pillow block comprising means for mounting said pillow block to said translating rod member;
• wherein said pillow block further comprises slots for accepting said pivot member;
• e) connecting means for attaching said rod guide to said rod member;
• f) means for actuating said latch from an open to a closed position;
• wherein said means for actuating said latch from an open to a closed position comprises an actuator further comprising a bezel, a handle, a handle cover, a lock mechanism, a housing, a plurality of connectors, a draglink, a link assembly comprising a plurality of links, and a plurality of connecting means for attaching said housing to said connector;
• and
• g) a keeper member;
• wherein said draglink connects said plurality of links to said housing and allows said plurality of connectors to move in an equal and directionally equivalent motion.

A multipoint latch system for securing a first panel to a second panel, said multipoint latch system comprising:

• a) a translating rod member comprising a plurality of notches;
• b) a rod guide comprising a plurality of cam slots;
• c) a rotatable pawl member comprising a pawl arm and means for attaching said rotatable pawl member onto said rod guide;
• wherein said pawl member further comprises a pivot member;
• d) a pawl connecting arm comprising slots for accepting said pivot member;
• e) connecting means for attaching said rod guide to said rod member;
• f) means for actuating said latch from an open to a closed position;
• wherein said means for actuating said latch from an open to a closed position comprises an actuator further comprising a handle, a housing, a plurality of connectors, a draglink, a link assembly comprising a plurality of links, and a plurality of connecting means for attaching said housing to said connector;
• and
• g) a keeper member;
• wherein said draglink connects said plurality of links to said housing and allows said plurality of connectors to move in an equal and directionally equivalent motion.

An actuator for opening and closing a multipoint latch system, wherein said actuator comprises:

• a plurality of linking members, means for connecting said plurality of linking members to one another;
• a connecting member, wherein said connecting member allows for pivotal movement of said plurality of linking members;
• means for connecting said actuator to a frame, wherein said means for connecting said actuator to a frame comprises a plurality of rods, wherein said rods comprise a plurality of slots further comprising a plurality of components;
• mounting means for maintaining sliding movement of said plurality of rods;
• a plurality of spring members;
• and a plurality of cam pins.

A multipoint latch system for securing a first panel to a second panel, said multipoint latch system comprising:

• a) a translating rod member comprising a plurality of notches;
• b) a rod guide comprising a plurality of cam slots;
• c) a rotatable pawl member comprising a pawl arm and means for attaching said rotatable pawl member onto said rod guide;
• wherein said pawl member further comprises a pivot member;
• d) a pawl connecting arm comprising slots for accepting said pivot member;
• e) connecting means for attaching said rod guide to said rod member;
• and
• f) means for actuating said latch from an open to a closed position;
• wherein said means for actuating said latch from an open to a closed position comprises an actuator further comprising a handle, a housing, a plurality of connectors, a draglink, a link assembly comprising a plurality of links, and a plurality of connecting means for attaching said housing to said connector;
• wherein said draglink connects said plurality of links to said housing and allows said plurality of connectors to move in an equal and directionally equivalent motion.