Patent ID: 9567784
Date: 2017-02-14
CPC Classifications: B64D,E05B,E05C,Y10T

Claim:
1. A hook latch configured so as to lock and unlock a mobile structure on a fixed structure of a vehicle, one of the two structures bearing a first pivot connection axis around which the latch is guided in rotation, said latch having an adapter fitted with a hook capable of fastening a keeper connected to the other structure, the adapter comprising a first tapped recess, a handle comprising a trigger, at least one of the handle and trigger having an upper surface intended to be positioned flush with an aerodynamic surface of the vehicle, on the handle, a second pivot connection axis, around which the trigger is guided in rotation within the handle, on the trigger, at least one hook capable of fastening at least one protrusion of a movable bracket connected to the adapter, a third pivot connection axis, around which the handle and the adapter are guided in rotation in relation to each other, and wherein the latch comprises an adjustment device for adjusting the flushness of the upper surface of the handle in relation to an aerodynamic surface of the structure bearing the first pivot connection axis, said adjustment device comprising the movable bracket, having two lateral plates on one of which are located the protrusion and one upper connection plate accommodating a screw, the screw being adapted to be screwed and unscrewed within the first tapped recess of the adapter in such a way as to move the movable bracket away from and/or closer to the adaptor to adjust the flushness of the handle.