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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 20, 2020
Filed:
Oct. 03, 2017
Illinois Tool Works Inc., Glenview, IL (US);
Abel Hsu, Kaohsiung, TW;
Illinois Took Works Inc., Glenview, IL (US);
Abstract
The latching apparatus of the present disclosure includes an actuator configured to change from a first position to a second position; a core connector coupled to the actuator at a first end, and having a cam disposed thereon; and a follower located between the actuator and the cam; wherein the actuator pushes the follower when changing from the first position to the second position, such that the follower engages with the cam on the core connector and causes the cam to rotate an angle to enter a latching state, wherein during the latching state, the core connector configured to hold the actuator secured at the second position. Switch systems and Methods for switching a latching apparatus are also disclosed.