Accession Number:

ADD012393

Title:

Over-Center Toggle Latch.

Descriptive Note:

Patent,

Corporate Author:

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC

Personal Author(s):

• Hinds,Farley T.

Report Date:

1986-05-13

Pagination or Media Count:

4.0

Abstract:

Improved low profile over-center toggle latch having a latch arm with an internally threaded latch barrel nut for adjustable cooperation with a threated latch draw bolt. The bolt is pivotally coupled to a latch handle assembly. The latter comprises projecting sidewalls and a grip end. The latch handle assembly is mounted by means of integral flanges cooperating with journals defined in a mounting stirrup, the latter being mounted on the container body.

Descriptors:

• *PATENTS
• LATCHES
• ASSEMBLY
• BODIES
• CONTAINERS
• COOPERATION
• BOLTS
• FLANGES

Subject Categories:

• Couplers, Fasteners and Joints

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE