Patent ID: 6076865
Filing Date: 2000-06-20
Classification: E05C,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A draw latch for latching together two closure members, said draw latch having an open and a closed position, said draw latch comprising:a. a keeper for securing to one of the closure members;b. a base bracket for attaching to the other of the closure members;c. a housing having a first end and a second end, the first end of the housing pivotally and detachably connected to the keeper;d. a clevis having a first and a second end, the first end of the clevis pivotally secured to the base bracket, and the second end of the clevis pivotally secured to the second end of the housing; ande. said housing having a vertical slot having a narrowed portion matable to said clevis, said acting as a detent such that said clevis snaps into place in said slot to retain said draw latch in its open position.