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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 16, 2016
Filed:
Aug. 21, 2013
The Boeing Company, Chicago, IL (US);
Cristiano Leone, Bothell, WA (US);
Wayne Howard Peterson, Bothell, WA (US);
James Paul Hacault, Winnipeg, CA;
THE BOEING COMPANY, Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
A latch assembly may be configured for use with a first structure having an outer surface and a second structure that is movable relative to the first structure. The latch assembly may include a latch member and a visual indicator device. The latch member may be movable into and out of a latching position securing the second structure to the first structure. The visual indicator device may be movable between a retracted position not protruding outward from the outer surface of the first structure and an extended position protruding outward from the outer surface. A linkage may be operatively connected between the latch member and the visual indicator device to move the visual indicator device from the retracted position to the extended position under the influence of the latch member when the latch member is moved out of the latching position.