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Latch Apparatus

  • US 20150145265A1
  • Filed: 11/14/2014
  • Published: 05/28/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/25/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An actuator apparatus configured to change a latch assembly from a closed condition in which an item is latched and generally held immovable relative to the latch assembly, to an open condition in which the item is unlatched and movable relative to the latch assembly, and wherein the latch assembly includes a movable catch jaw, wherein the catch jaw in a first position is operative to engage a member operatively connected with the item when the latch assembly is in the closed condition, wherein the catch jaw in the second position is operative to enable the member to disengage from the catch jaw when the latch assembly is in the open condition,the actuator apparatus comprising:

  • a drive and a gear system, wherein the gear system is in operative connection with the drive,wherein the gear system includes a movable release member, wherein the release member is configured to move linearly straight along a first direction in response to operation of the drive, wherein the release member is configured to be in operative connection with the catch jaw such that movement of the release member in the first direction enables the catch jaw to be movable to the second position,wherein the actuator apparatus is configured to be releasably engaged with the latch assembly.

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