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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 04, 2023
Filed:
Nov. 30, 2018
Southco, Inc., Concordville, PA (US);
David A. Minnich, Lincoln University, PA (US);
Southco, Inc., Concordville, PA (US);
Abstract
A latching system for securing a door to a panel includes a pawl having a first end that is configured to releasably engage a striker on the panel, and a second end opposite the first end having a connector. A pawl connector is connected to the connector on the second end of the pawl. The pawl connector includes a hollow cylindrical body having a longitudinal axis, a revolved outer side wall extending about the longitudinal axis, an open end through which the connector of the pawl is positioned, an opening defined on the revolved side wall of the cylindrical body, and a deformable portion formed on the revolved outer side wall. The deformable portion extends between the open end and the opening. The deformable portion is configured to elastically deform upon inserting the connector through the open end until the connector is non-removably seated within the opening.