초록 ▼

A food service cart for airplanes is provided with a vertically slidable latching mechanism for it doors. The latching mechanism may be secured by a padlock and the upper handle of the latch forms a protective hasp to prevent thievery of stored goods. The handle of the latch is located in an ergonom

A food service cart for airplanes is provided with a vertically slidable latching mechanism for it doors. The latching mechanism may be secured by a padlock and the upper handle of the latch forms a protective hasp to prevent thievery of stored goods. The handle of the latch is located in an ergonomically advantageous position.

대표청구항 ▼

[ I claim:] [1.] The combination of a service cart provided with a door for use on an airplane and an improved door latching mechanism, said latching mechanism comprising:a vertically slidable body member,a guide channel incorporated into the door of said cart,said slidable body member being at all

[ I claim:] [1.] The combination of a service cart provided with a door for use on an airplane and an improved door latching mechanism, said latching mechanism comprising:a vertically slidable body member,a guide channel incorporated into the door of said cart,said slidable body member being at all times at least partially contained within said guide channel;said body member being provided with an upper handle portion,receiving means in the floor of said cart,said slidable body member having a lower portion adapted to engage said receiving means when the door of the service cart is closed and said slidable member is in a lowered position.