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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 18, 2013
Filed:
Oct. 29, 2007
Lee S. Weinerman, Medina, OH (US);
Scott A. Arthurs, Brunswick, OH (US);
David J. Wolf, Batavia, OH (US);
Gerald M. Szpak, North Royalton, OH (US);
John W. Jostworth, Cincinnati, OH (US);
Lee S. Weinerman, Medina, OH (US);
Scott A. Arthurs, Brunswick, OH (US);
David J. Wolf, Batavia, OH (US);
Gerald M. Szpak, North Royalton, OH (US);
John W. Jostworth, Cincinnati, OH (US);
Abstract
A latch, latching system and other components are disclosed that are particularly well suited for use with the heavy doors of armored military vehicles. Some component embodiments are usable in normal and emergency modes to provide access, entry, egress and rescue through vehicle door openings. Included among the disclosed components are latches having separate operating components that can be used to retract spring projected latch bolts and that usable advantageously in pairs and readily reconfigurable for use on left, right, front and rear doors of a vehicle at locations where door thicknesses differ. Also disclosed are operating linkages intended to extend exteriorly of door armor to turn shafts to operate latches situated interiorly of the door armor.