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LATCH MECHANISM

  • US 20200130753A1
  • Filed: 12/27/2019
  • Published: 04/30/2020
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/31/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A handle for a latch mechanism for releasably securing a hinged gate to first and second latches, the hinged gate having a front wall and a rear wall that extend between a first opposing end and a second opposing end of the hinged gate, the hinged gate including a side cover is connected to the first opposing end and structured to extend between the front wall and rear wall, the side cover including a guide slot, the handle comprising:

  • a body portion having a first end and a second end, the first end having a first retention arm and a first release mechanism, the first retention arm configured for a locking engagement with the first latch, the second end having a second retention arm and a second release mechanism, the second retention arm configured for a locking engagement with the second latch;

    wherein, when the body portion is being pivotally displaced, the first and second release mechanisms are adapted to pivotally displace the first and second latches to release the first and second retention arms from the locking engagements with the first and second latches; and

    wherein the release mechanism is slidably guided though the opening in the side cover.

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