Patent ID: 8544899
Filing Date: 2013-10-01
Classification: E05B,E05C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A latch assembly for use with a cabinet that includes a cabinet body and a moving component, the latch assembly comprising: a transverse member that is selectively coupled to the cabinet body, the transverse member including a recessed area; and a pivoting member that is pivotally secured to the transverse member, the pivoting member pivoting relative to the transverse member between a first position in which the pivoting member inhibits large scale movement of the moving component relative to the cabinet body, and a second position in which the pivoting member allows for large scale movement of the moving component relative to the cabinet body; wherein, in the second position, the pivoting member is substantially longitudinally aligned with the transverse member; wherein the pivoting member includes an activator mechanism having a first tab that is selectively positioned within the recessed area when the pivoting member is in the first position, the pivoting member being inhibited from pivoting relative to the transverse member when the first tab is positioned within the recessed area, and the pivoting member being allowed to pivot relative to the transverse member between the first position and the second position when the first tab is removed from the recessed area.