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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 09, 1984
Filed:
Aug. 06, 1981
Applicant:
Inventor:
Patrick M McKenna, Mukilteo, WA (US);
Assignee:
The Boeing Company, Seattle, WA (US);
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
E05C / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
292210 ; 12820627 ; 2441185 ; 292227 ; 292D / ;
Abstract
A latch for securing a panel within an overhead opening includes a base portion which is secured to the panel. A cam is pivotally mounted to the base and is biased such that upon insertion of the panel into the opening a foot on the cam snaps over adjoining structure, pinching the structure against the base and thereby securing the panel. A trigger mechanism pivotally mounts to the cam and is configured to lock the cam in an unlatched position upon desired removal of the panel.