Patent ID: 6179350
Filing Date: 2001-01-30
Classification: E05B,E05C,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A latch assembly for securing two panels together, said latch assembly comprising:a) a keeper member adapted for mounting on a first panel;b) closure means adapted for mounting on a second panel, said closure means having a pawl and a handle, and including means for supporting said pawl and said handle for rotational movement from an unlatched position to a latched position wherein said handle and said pawl engage said keeper member;c) wherein said keeper member includes a primary catch for engagement with the pawl, and a secondary catch for engagement with the handle;d) wherein said keeper member has a mounting portion with a pair of flange members extending upwardly therefrom; ande) wherein said primary catch comprises a pin extending transversely between said upwardly extending flange portions, and wherein said pin has a first end secured to one of said flange portions and a second end secured to the other of said flange portions.