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The present invention relates to a low profile latch for joining two members of an aircraft having a keeper mounted upon one member. The latch is rotatably mounted about a mounting bushing at one end of a pair of compression links whose opposite end pivotally mounts a hook that engages the keeper. M

The present invention relates to a low profile latch for joining two members of an aircraft having a keeper mounted upon one member. The latch is rotatably mounted about a mounting bushing at one end of a pair of compression links whose opposite end pivotally mounts a hook that engages the keeper. Mounted at the pivot point between the hook and compression links is a first part of a two part handle whose second part is attached from the first handle part to a pair of side plates that form a further linkage. The side plates rotate about the mounting bushing, while the opposite ends thereof are connected by control links to the hook. The further linkage formed by the cover, side plates, and control links stabilizes the handle and hook and provides a smooth, controlled movement of the hook as the handle is opened and closed.

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A low profile aircraft latch for joining one aircraft member to a second aircraft member, one of said members mounting a keeper, comprising: a hook for engaging said keeper; a mounting bushing; a single pair of compression links connecting said mounting bushing to said hook at a pivot point; a handl

A low profile aircraft latch for joining one aircraft member to a second aircraft member, one of said members mounting a keeper, comprising: a hook for engaging said keeper; a mounting bushing; a single pair of compression links connecting said mounting bushing to said hook at a pivot point; a handle means joined to said hook at said pivot point; a pair of side plates pivoted about said mounting bushing having first and second opposing ends extending to either side of said mounting bushing; a pair of control links connecting said first opposing end of said side plates to said hook; and said handle means connected to said second opposing ends of said side plates, whereby an arcuate movement of said handle means causes a controlled movement of said hook.