Patent ID: 6305725
Filing Date: 2001-10-23
Classification: E05B,E05C,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A one piece pawl latch adapted for mounting in an aperture formed in a closure panel for releasably retaining the closure panel against a corresponding frame, wherein the pawl engages with the frame or a keeper member provided on the frame to maintain the closure panel and frame in a secured relation, the pawl latch comprising:a) a latch body adapted for being received within an aperture of a closure panel and having mounting means for securing said latch body to a closure panel;b) biasing means provided on said latch body for providing rotational resistance to the pawl latch upon rotational movement thereof from a first position to a second position to return the pawl latch to its first position;c) a pawl member having an engaging end for engaging with a frame or keeper member, said pawl member being connected to said latch body and being deflectable away from said frame member; andd) wherein the latch body further includes gripping means for facilitating actuation of said latch.