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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 08, 2014
Filed:
Apr. 20, 2011
Tobias J. Schwickerath, New Hampton, IA (US);
Christopher M. Lane, New Hampton, IA (US);
Ricci L. Marzolf, New Hampton, IA (US);
Bruce E. Kallevig, Monticello, MN (US);
Tobias J. Schwickerath, New Hampton, IA (US);
Christopher M. Lane, New Hampton, IA (US);
Ricci L. Marzolf, New Hampton, IA (US);
Bruce E. Kallevig, Monticello, MN (US);
Trimark Corporation, New Hampton, IA (US);
Abstract
A grapple style compression latch is provided for a vehicle door. The latch includes a pair of opposing jaws to retain and release a striker on the door frame. The movement of the grapple jaws is controlled by a handle mounted on the latch housing and moveable between open and closed positions. Drive links and a plurality of jaw pins control the movement of the jaws between open and closed positions. A compression spring provides over-center action for the latch.