IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0215849
(2002-08-09)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
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출원인 / 주소 |
- Austin Hardware &
- Supply, Inc.
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대리인 / 주소 |
Polsinelli Shalton Welte Suelthaus PC
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
0 인용 특허 :
20 |
초록
The present invention relates to a latch assembly insert, which includes a housing member, a bolt, a latch member, and a transfer cam. The latch assembly insert is designed so that it can be snap-fit into a cutout or similar hole, and used to hold shut a door, window, or similar member.
대표청구항
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1. A latch assembly insert, comprising:a housing member having a top member with an opening, a base member, and a pair of opposed side walls attached to said top member and said base member, said top member having a pair of parallel flanges, said base member having a pair of holes, and each side wal
1. A latch assembly insert, comprising:a housing member having a top member with an opening, a base member, and a pair of opposed side walls attached to said top member and said base member, said top member having a pair of parallel flanges, said base member having a pair of holes, and each side wall having an aligned slot, said housing member designed to be snap-fit into a space; a bolt slideably received by said side wall slots, said bolt having a slot; a latch member comprising a handle, a tumbler housing, a leg that is curved on one end, a wall perpendicular to said leg, and a pivot point tube attached to said wall; and, a transfer cam received by said latch member, said transfer cam comprising a cam member and a pair of cam legs attached to said cam member, one of said cam legs of said transfer cam is received by the slot in said bolt, so that when said handle is actuated, said transfer cam is actuated to cause movement of said bolt. 2. The latch assembly of claim 1, wherein said latch member includes a tumbler lock located in said tumbler housing.3. The latch assembly of claim 1, wherein said handle is made of a rigid material.4. The latch assembly of claim 1, wherein the opening in said top member is a slot.5. The latch assembly of claim 1, wherein said housing member has a U-shaped member attached at its base to one of said side walls and, on one leg, to said top member, whereby said U-shaped member facilitates said latch assembly being snap-fit into a space.6. The latch assembly of claim 5, wherein said housing member has a foot attached to the other side wall, said foot forms a ledge which extends along the entire side wall.7. The latch assembly of claim 2, wherein said tumbler housing has a first cutaway so that said tumbler housing fits over said bolt, and a second cutaway to hold said tumbler lock in place.8. The latch assembly of claim 1, wherein one of said side walls is U-shaped.9. The latch assembly of claim 1, wherein one of said side walls has a projection which forms a ledge.10. The latch assembly of claim 1, wherein said top member is integrally attached to said side walls.11. The latch assembly of claim 1, wherein said tumbler housing has a cutaway to fit over said bolt.12. The latch assembly of claim 1, wherein each of said pair of parallel flanges includes a channel extending the length of said flange.13. The latch assembly of claim 1, wherein said top member is removably attached to said side walls.14. The latch assembly of claim 10, wherein said latch member does not include a base member.15. The latch assembly of claim 13, wherein said base member is integrally attached to said side walls.16. The latch assembly of claim 13, wherein said top member is slideably attached to said side walls.17. The latch assembly of claim 1, wherein said housing member is made of material chosen from the group consisting of plastic, metal, wood, and combinations thereof.
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