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Latch device

  • US 20040075281A1
  • Filed: 06/24/2003
  • Published: 04/22/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/17/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A latch device for engaging and releasing a striker by push-and-push operations, comprising:

  • a case having an opening for receiving the striker therein, a latch member disposed inside the case and being able to be switched between an engagement position where the striker is prevented from being removed and a release position where the striker can be removed, a spring member disposed in the case for urging the latch member to move to the release position, generally heart-shaped cam grooves symmetrically provided on two sides of the latch member and having generally flat bottom faces, and a pin member having a general U-shape and including a U-shape intermediate portion disposed on a side opposite to the opening of the case, and edges formed at U-shape side portions, said edges projecting toward each other to engage and trace the cam grooves, said pin member being disposed inside the case to be able to swing at the intermediate portion.

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