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Simplified latch and associated assembly method

  • US 6,561,554 B2
  • Filed: 07/02/2001
  • Issued: 05/13/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/02/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A latch assembly adapted to be pivotally coupled to a workpiece comprising:

  • a latch having a grip for actuation of the latch by a user to and between an engaged position and a disengaged position;

    a hook on the latch adapted to be engaged with the workpiece with the latch in the engaged position;

    a biasing member integrally formed with the latch to bias the hook into the engaged position;

    a lever selectively mated with the latch, the lever adapted to be pivotally coupled to the workpiece;

    a pivot pin integrally formed with one of the latch and the lever;

    a pivot axis defined by the pivot pin about which the latch pivots to and between the engaged and disengaged positions;

    a pivot hole in the other one of the latch and the lever adapted to receive therein the pivot pin when the lever and latch are mated together; and

    a pocket in the lever adapted to receive therein a terminal end of the biasing member when the lever and latch are mated together.

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