Patent ID: 11873852
Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
Field: Transport (Mechanical engineering)
Classification: CPC B  F | IPC B  F

Claim 0:
1. A latch system configured to adjustably secure a first component to a second component, the latch system comprising:
a mounting base;
a slide plate moveably coupled to the mounting base, wherein the slide plate is configured to be slidably adjusted relative to the mounting base;
a housing secured to the slide plate, wherein the housing comprises an arm channel configured to receive and retain a latch arm; and
a spring member disposed between the mounting base and the slide plate, wherein the spring member exerts a spring force between the mounting base and the slide plate, and wherein the spring member comprises a cross strap and arcuate legs longitudinally extending from the cross strap,
wherein the latch system is configured to be adjusted by urging the mounting base upwardly in relation to the slide plate, and by sliding the mounting base in relation to the slide plate while the mounting base is urged upwardly in relation to the slide plate.