US3637246A
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Latching mechanism
Assignee: Republic Storage Systems Co Inc
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Filing: 1970-04-08
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Granted: 1972-01-25
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Expires: 1990-04-08
Abstract
Abstract A locker latching assembly includes a rigid frame hook having a catch member mounted upon one component of an enclosure and cooperating with a latch element having a resilient finger mounted upon another component of the enclosure. Integral means are provided on the latch element to permit ready attachment thereof to a lock bar without the use of separate fastening elements.
Inventors
- 👤 Earl P Leiter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 18:20
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05C; E05C19/00; E05C19/06; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S292/00; Y10S292/68; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/08; Y10T292/0894; Y10T292/0895; Y10T292/0902; Y10T292/42; Y10T292/438
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
A latch mechanism for retaining a movable component in a closed position with respect to a stationary component, including, hook means attached to one of said components and provided with a catch member, latch means mounted upon the other of said components, and including a baseplate having a rearwardly directed edge, a laterally displaceable finger extending forwardly from said rear edge and overlying said plate, said hook and latch means disposed in a common horizontal plane whereby upon closure of said movable component, said latch member engages and inwardly deflects said finger while said finger passes said member after which sAid finger returns to its outward position behind said member, vertically disposed means carried by said movable component operable to vertically displace said finger from behind said member to permit separation of said components, clamping means integral with said latch means, said clamping means including a resilient retaining arm extending forwardly from said baseplate rear edge and cooperating with said baseplate to clampingly affix said latch means to said other one of said components.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
A latch mechanism for retaining a movable component in a closed position with respect to a stationary component, including, hook means attached to one of said components and provided with a catch member, latch means mounted upon the other of said components, and including a baseplate having a rearwardly directed edge, a laterally displaceable finger extending forwardly from said rear edge and overlying said plate, said hook and latch means disposed in a common horizontal plane whereby upon closure of said movable component, said latch member engages and inwardly deflects said finger while said finger passes said member after which sAid finger returns to its outward position behind said member, vertically disposed means carried by said movable component operable to vertically displace said finger from behind said member to permit separation of said components, clamping means integral with said latch means, said clamping means including a resilient retaining arm extending forwardly from said baseplate rear edge and cooperating with said baseplate to clampingly affix said latch means to said other one of said components.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
A latch mechanism according to claim 1 wherein, said hook means is fixedly attached to said one of said components and includes a hook arm projecting towards said other one of said components, and said catch member is disposed upon said hook arm.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A latch mechanism according to claim 1 wherein, said vertically disposed means comprises a lock bar of channel shape.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A latch mechanism according to claim 3 wherein, said latch means is mounted upon said lock bar.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
178 words
A latch mechanism for retaining a movable component in a closed position with respect to a stationary component, including, hook means attached to one of said components and provided with a catch member, latch means mounted upon the other of said components and provided with a laterally displaceable finger, said hook and latch means disposed in a common horizontal plane whereby upon closure of said movable component said catch member engages and inwardly deflects said finger while said finger passes said member after which said finger returns to its outward position behind said member, a vertically disposed lock bar of channel shape carried by said movable component operable to vertically displace said finger from behind said member to permit separation of said components, said latch means mounted upon said lock bar and including a baseplate having a rear edge, and clamping means integral with said latch means retaining said latch means in position upon said other one of said components, and said clamping means including a retaining arm extending forwardly from said rear edge to overlie said baseplate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
178 words
A latch mechanism for retaining a movable component in a closed position with respect to a stationary component, including, hook means attached to one of said components and provided with a catch member, latch means mounted upon the other of said components and provided with a laterally displaceable finger, said hook and latch means disposed in a common horizontal plane whereby upon closure of said movable component said catch member engages and inwardly deflects said finger while said finger passes said member after which said finger returns to its outward position behind said member, a vertically disposed lock bar of channel shape carried by said movable component operable to vertically displace said finger from behind said member to permit separation of said components, said latch means mounted upon said lock bar and including a baseplate having a rear edge, and clamping means integral with said latch means retaining said latch means in position upon said other one of said components, and said clamping means including a retaining arm extending forwardly from said rear edge to overlie said baseplate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
49 words
A latch mechanism according to claim 4 wherein, said finger extends forwardly from the intermediate portion of said rear edge and includes a nose at its free end normally laterally spaced from said baseplate a distance substantially greater than the lateral distance of said retaining arm from said baseplate.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
A latch mechanism according to claim 6, including a pair of said retaining arms.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
38 words
A latch mechanism according to claim 5 wherein, said lock bar is provided with an opening through one wall thereof and said baseplate includes a tab juxtaposed said retaining arm and adapted to engage said lock bar opening.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
109 words
A latch mechanism according to claim 1 wherein, said hook means is mounted on said stationary component and said latch means is carried by said movable component, said hook means including a hook arm having a forward edge facing said movable component, said catch member disposed on said hook arm adjacent said forward edge and including a rearwardly facing shoulder, said latch means attached to said vertically disposed means whereby, upon closure of said movable component said finger is disposed behind said catch member shoulder, and lift means operable to displace said finger vertically to clear said finger from behind said shoulder to permit opening of said movable closure.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
36 words
A latch mechanism according to claim 9 wherein, said latch means includes a baseplate having a rear edge and said clamping means comprises a retaining arm extending forwardly from said rear edge to overlie said baseplate.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
49 words
A latch mechanism according to claim 10, wherein, said finger extends forwardly from the intermediate portion of said rear edge and includes a nose at its free end normally laterally spaced from said baseplate a distance substantially greater than the lateral distance of said retaining arm from said baseplate.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
70 words
A latch mechanism according to claim 5 wherein, said movable component includEs an outer front panel and an inner flange spaced therefrom, said lock bar disposed between said panel and flange, said flange provided with an opening adapted to accept said hook means, and said latch means baseplate abuts said inner flange adjacent said inner flange opening to resist forcible horizontal displacement of said latch means from said lock bar.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-01-24 | 1975-07-26 | 1976-01-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-24 | 1979-07-26 | 1980-01-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-24 | 1983-07-26 | 1984-01-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |