초록 ▼

A flexible draw latch for use in securing two closure members together comprises a keeper adapted to be affixed to one of the closure members, a mounting bracket adapted to be affixed to the other closure members, a mounting bracket adapted to be affixed to the other closure member, a lever pivotall

A flexible draw latch for use in securing two closure members together comprises a keeper adapted to be affixed to one of the closure members, a mounting bracket adapted to be affixed to the other closure members, a mounting bracket adapted to be affixed to the other closure member, a lever pivotally connected to the mounting bracket, and a locking member made of a flexible, resilient material pivotally connected to the lever wherein the locking member is detachable connected to the keeper and wherein the locking member is disposed in overlying relation to the keeper, the mounting bracket and the lever when the latch is in a closed, latched position and wherein the pivot connection between the lever and the locking member is closer to the closure member than the pivot connection between the lever and the mounting bracket when the latch is in a closed, latched position. A cross-pin is transversely disposed within the keeper-engageable portion of the locking member to prevent localized deformation and to relieve stress on the locking member. Longitudinal ribs are provided to lower the neutral axis of the locking member and help prevent the locking member from bending when elongated.

대표청구항 ▼

A draw latch for use in securing two closure members together, comprising: (a) a keeper adapted to be affixed to a first closure member; (b) a mounting bracket adapted to be affixed to a second closure member; (c) a lever pivotally connected to said mounting bracket; (d) an elastomeric locking membe

A draw latch for use in securing two closure members together, comprising: (a) a keeper adapted to be affixed to a first closure member; (b) a mounting bracket adapted to be affixed to a second closure member; (c) a lever pivotally connected to said mounting bracket; (d) an elastomeric locking member pivotally connected to said lever; (e) a transverse member disposed through said locking member at a location remote from said connection with said lever, said transverse member being adapted to detachably engage said keeper; (f) said pivot connection between said lever and said locking member being closer to said second closure member, when said mounting bracket is affixed to said second closure member, than said pivot connection between said lever and said mounting bracket when said latch is in a latched position, thereby comprising over-center means; (g) said locking member comprising means increasing the mass of said locking member below the neutral axis thereof for increasing the resistance of said latch to opening; (h) said locking member having sufficient flexibility to permit latching engagement when said keeper and said mounting bracket are misaligned.