US3749434A
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Hood latch
Assignee: Fairchild Industries Inc
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Filing: 1971-09-27
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Granted: 1973-07-31
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Expires: 1991-09-27
Abstract
Abstract An improved hood latch for releasably securing a hood or the like to a frame in which an over center spring releasably holds a pivoted unitary latch and handle member alternatively in a first position at which a latch snaps into engagement with a strike on the frame as the hood is closed on the frame and a second position to which the member is manually moved to position the latch element clear of the strike in combination with interengageable means on the member and on the frame for restoring the member to its first position as the hood is moved away from the frame.
Inventors
- 👤 P Gley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 13:41
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B83/00; E05B83/16; E05B83/24; E05B83/243; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S292/00; Y10S292/14; Y10S292/30; Y10S292/49; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/08; Y10T292/0911; Y10T292/0926; Y10T292/0928; Y10T292/0934; Y10T292/1043; Y10T292/1051; Y10T292/1052; Y10T292/1061
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
300 words
A latch assembly for releasably securing a first member to a second member including in combination, a strike carried by said first member, a reset tab carried by said first member in laterally spaced relationship to said strike, a latch and operating lever, a latching element on one end of said lever, a handle on the other end of said lever, means mounting said lever on said second member for pivotal movement between a first position at which said element is adapted to engage said strike and a second position at which said element is clear of said strike, an over center spring extending between said second member and said handle for releasably holding said lever in each of said positions, a foot on said one end of said lever, a fIrst cam surface on said foot for engaging said strike in the first position of said lever as said parts move toward each other to cam said lever to an intermediate position between said first and second positions against the action of said spring, and to permit said spring to move said lever back to said first position as said latching element moves beyond said strike to cause said latching element to snap into position under said strike for securing said members, said lever adapted manually to be moved from said first position to said second position, a second cam surface on said lever for engaging said reset tab in the second position of the lever as said first member moves away from the first member to move said lever from said second position back to said first position, and a flange on said first member having a recess for receiving said foot in the secured position of said members to prevent said catch from sliding off said strike.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
300 words
A latch assembly for releasably securing a first member to a second member including in combination, a strike carried by said first member, a reset tab carried by said first member in laterally spaced relationship to said strike, a latch and operating lever, a latching element on one end of said lever, a handle on the other end of said lever, means mounting said lever on said second member for pivotal movement between a first position at which said element is adapted to engage said strike and a second position at which said element is clear of said strike, an over center spring extending between said second member and said handle for releasably holding said lever in each of said positions, a foot on said one end of said lever, a fIrst cam surface on said foot for engaging said strike in the first position of said lever as said parts move toward each other to cam said lever to an intermediate position between said first and second positions against the action of said spring, and to permit said spring to move said lever back to said first position as said latching element moves beyond said strike to cause said latching element to snap into position under said strike for securing said members, said lever adapted manually to be moved from said first position to said second position, a second cam surface on said lever for engaging said reset tab in the second position of the lever as said first member moves away from the first member to move said lever from said second position back to said first position, and a flange on said first member having a recess for receiving said foot in the secured position of said members to prevent said catch from sliding off said strike.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A latch assembly as in claim 1 in which said reset tab is vertically spaced from said strike.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-07-30 | 1977-01-29 | 1977-07-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-30 | 1981-01-29 | 1981-07-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-30 | 1985-01-29 | 1985-07-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |