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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 09, 1982
Filed:
Oct. 09, 1979
William R Bourne, Anaheim, CA (US);
Raymond E Harmon, Villa Park, CA (US);
Bernard W Henrichs, Tustin, CA (US);
Hartwell Corporation, Placentia, CA (US);
Abstract
A latching mechanism having a keeper, a mounting bushing, and an engaging member adapted to engage the keeper. A first compression link is adapted to pivot about the mounting bushing and a second compression link is pivotally connected both with the first compression link and the engaging member. A plane between the mounting bushing and the pivotal connection between the engaging member and the second compression link defines a load line. The connection between the first and second compression links is adapted to be moved from an initial or secured position adjacent the engaging member and on one side of the load line to a released or unlatched position spaced apart from the engaging member and on the opposite side of the load line.