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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 13, 2006
Filed:
Feb. 06, 2003
William P. Lanigan, Orland Park, IL (US);
Peter W. Mirabella, Schereville, IN (US);
Gerald F. Chalko, Jr., Highland, IN (US);
Kurt A. Moldenhauer, Valparaiso, IN (US);
Maciej Labowicz, Roselle, IL (US);
William P. Lanigan, Orland Park, IL (US);
Peter W. Mirabella, Schereville, IN (US);
Gerald F. Chalko, Jr., Highland, IN (US);
Kurt A. Moldenhauer, Valparaiso, IN (US);
Maciej Labowicz, Roselle, IL (US);
Mi-Jack Products, Inc., Hazel Crest, IL (US);
Abstract
An apparatus to secure a door of a cargo container. The apparatus includes a latching device and a cover can be positioned over at least a portion of the latching device. The latching device is positioned within a housing. At least one pad is positioned between the latch and the housing. The latching device includes a screw for moving the latch between an open position and a closed position and a rotary motor for turning the screw. A pre-compressed spring is coupled to the latch and the screw for exerting a force to Increase friction and prevent back rotation of the screw.