Patent ID: 6561554
Filing Date: 2003-05-13
Classification: E05C,Y10T

Abstract:
A latch assembly adapted to be pivotally coupled to a workpiece comprising:a latch having a grip for actuation of the latch by a user to and between an engaged position and a disengaged position; a hook on the latch adapted to be engaged with the workpiece with the latch in the engaged position; a biasing member integrally formed with the latch to bias the hook into the engaged position; a lever selectively mated with the latch, the lever adapted to be pivotally coupled to the workpiece; a pivot pin integrally formed with one of the latch and the lever; a pivot axis defined by the pivot pin about which the latch pivots to and between the engaged and disengaged positions; a pivot hole in the other one of the latch and the lever adapted to receive therein the pivot pin when the lever and latch are mated together; and a pocket in the lever adapted to receive therein a terminal end of the biasing member when the lever and latch are mated together.