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An overcenter type latch for relatively movable members includes a retainer of molded plastic secured to one member and having spaced recesses adjacent one end thereof and a striker adjacent the other end thereof. An operating handle has spaced abutments adjacent one end thereof received within the

An overcenter type latch for relatively movable members includes a retainer of molded plastic secured to one member and having spaced recesses adjacent one end thereof and a striker adjacent the other end thereof. An operating handle has spaced abutments adjacent one end thereof received within the retainer recesses for pivotal movement of the handle between an overcenter latched position and an unlatched position. An elastomeric link is pivoted to the operating handle and to other member. The link is tensed when the handle is in latched position and extends between the spaced recesses and abutments. A manually operated latch integral with the handle cooperates with the striker to block movement of the handle to unlatched position unless the latch is manually released.

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An overcenter type latch for securing a pair of relatively movable members to each other comprising, in combination, an elongated retainer for securement to one member and including a pair of laterally spaced recesses adjacent one end portion thereof and an upstanding leg adjacent the other end ther

An overcenter type latch for securing a pair of relatively movable members to each other comprising, in combination, an elongated retainer for securement to one member and including a pair of laterally spaced recesses adjacent one end portion thereof and an upstanding leg adjacent the other end thereof having a shoulder providing a striker, an elongated handle including a pair of laterally spaced abutments adjacent one end thereof engageable within the recesses of the retainer to pivot the handle to the retainer for movement between an unlatched position and an overcenter latched position wherein the other end of the handle engages the leg to locate the handle in spaced relationship to the retainer, elastomeric link means for pivotal securement to the other member and to the handle, the link means being tensed and extending through the space between the recesses and the abutments when the handle is in overcenter latched position, the pivot of the link means to the handle being overcenter with respect to the pivot of the link means to the other member and the engagement of the abutments with the recesses, and a manually operable latch element pivoted to the handle adjacent the other end thereof and located in the space between the handle and retainer, said latch element including a latch shoulder juxtaposed to the striker shoulder when the handle is in overcenter latched position to block movement of the handle to unlatched position, and a finger engageable portion operable by the operator inserting his fingers in the space between the handle and retainer and manually grasping the finger portion and handle to pivot the latch element relative to the handle and move the latch shoulder out of juxtaposition to the striker shoulder concurrently with movement of the handle to unlatched position.