Patent ID: 7798538
Filing Date: 2010-09-21
Classification: E05B,E05C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A latch mechanism comprising a housing, a plunger slidably mounted within the housing, the plunger defining an inner cavity with a through hole and having an extension end that will move into and out of the housing with respect to the movement of the plunger; a pawl pivotally mounted between a sloping top surface of the plunger and an internal surface of the housing, the pawl comprises a first leg projecting into the inner cavity of the plunger and an opposed second leg that will contact the internal surface of the housing, the pawl is arranged to move between an engaged position, engaging the plunger to prevent movement of the plunger, and a disengaged position, allowing movement of the plunger; means for biasing the plunger; an electrically controlled actuator located entirely within the inner cavity of the plunger and having an actuator member;