EP0049983B1
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Latches for panels
Assignee: BRISTOL STREET MOTORS (HENDON) LIMITED
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Filing: 1981-10-05
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Granted: 1985-04-10
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Expires: 2001-10-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Sidney Edward Fisher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 03:08
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J7/00; B60J7/08; B60J7/16; B60J7/1628; B60J7/1635; B60J7/1642
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
197 words
A latch (18) for a hinged panel (12) mounted in a frame (16), comprising a toggle link having a first element (20) connected to the panel (12) by a first pivot pin (24), and a second element (22) connected to the frame (16) by a second pivot pin (30) and to the first element (20) by a third pivot pin (8) so as to be movable between a closed position in which the two elements (20 and 22) are aligned in overlapping relationship with each other and an open position in which the two elements (20 and 22) are held together in aligned end-to-end relationship with each other, the connection of one of said elements (22) to one of its pivot pins (30) being detachable, characterised in that said detachable connection comprises an open ended slot (28) in said element (22) and a retention lever (40) pivotally mounted on said element (22) and having a hook-like formation (38) adapted to engage with said one pivot pin (30) to retain it in the slot (28), the hook-like formation (38) being provided with resilient means for biasing it into a position to inhibit movement out of its engaged position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
197 words
A latch (18) for a hinged panel (12) mounted in a frame (16), comprising a toggle link having a first element (20) connected to the panel (12) by a first pivot pin (24), and a second element (22) connected to the frame (16) by a second pivot pin (30) and to the first element (20) by a third pivot pin (8) so as to be movable between a closed position in which the two elements (20 and 22) are aligned in overlapping relationship with each other and an open position in which the two elements (20 and 22) are held together in aligned end-to-end relationship with each other, the connection of one of said elements (22) to one of its pivot pins (30) being detachable, characterised in that said detachable connection comprises an open ended slot (28) in said element (22) and a retention lever (40) pivotally mounted on said element (22) and having a hook-like formation (38) adapted to engage with said one pivot pin (30) to retain it in the slot (28), the hook-like formation (38) being provided with resilient means for biasing it into a position to inhibit movement out of its engaged position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
. 2. A latch according to claim 1, characterised in that the retention lever (40) is mounted on the other pivot pin (8) connected to said one element (22).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
A latch according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the retention lever (40) is formed of synthetic plastics material, the resilience of which serves to bias the hook-like formation (38) into said position, inhibiting movement thereof within its engaged position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A latch according to claim 1, 2, or 3, characterised in that the pin (30) which is engaged by the slot (28) is mounted on the frame (16).
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3974753A
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