Patent ID: 6641182
Filing Date: 2003-11-04
Classification: E05B,E05C,Y10T

Abstract:
A multipoint latch system for securing a first panel to a second panel, said multipoint latch system comprising:a) a translating rod member comprising a plurality of notches; b) a rod guide shell comprising a plurality of slots; c) a rod guide insert comprising a plurality of cam slots; d) a rotatable pawl member comprising a pawl arm and means for attaching said rotatable pawl member onto said rod guide; wherein said pawl member further comprises a pivot member; e) a pillow block comprising means for mounting said pillow block to said translating rod member; wherein said pillow block further comprises holes for accepting said pivot member; f) connecting means for attaching said rod guide to said rod member; g) means for actuating said latch from an open to a closed position; wherein said means for actuating said latch from an open to a closed position comprises an actuator further comprising a bezel, a handle, a handle cover, a lock mechanism, a housing, a plurality of connectors, a draglink, a link assembly comprising a plurality of links, and a plurality of connecting means for attaching said housing to said connector; and h) a keeper member; wherein said draglink connects said plurality of links to said housing and allows said plurality of connectors to move in an equal and directionally equivalent motion.