Patent ID: 7267592
Filing Date: 2007-09-11
Classification: B63H

Abstract:
1. A latch mechanism for a cowl, comprising: a handle which is attachable to a first part of a cowl assembly, said handle being rotatable about a first axis between first and second positions, said handle having a protrusion extending from said handle and rotatable about said first axis; and a retaining mechanism which is attachable to a second part of said cowl assembly, said protrusion of said handle being movable into contact with said retaining mechanism in response to rotation of said protrusion about said first axis, said retaining mechanism being configured to exert a force on said protrusion, said handle and said retaining mechanism being configured to define said second position as a detent position of said handle, said second position being a locking position which retains said second part of said cowl assembly in a fixed position attached to said first part of said cowl assembly.