Patent ID: 6257631
Filing Date: 2001-07-10
Classification: E05C,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A draw latch for securing a first closure member to a second closure member, the latch comprising:a) a base member adapted for mounting to one of a first closure member and a second closure member; wherein said base member comprising aligning means for facilitating engagement with an edge of one or the other of a first closure member and a second closure member when the base member is mounted thereon; wherein said base member aligning means further comprises a first engaging element in the form of a transverse flange;b) a cover member;c) a pivot member having base connecting means for pivotally connecting said pivot member to said base, and cover connecting means for pivotally connecting said pivot member to said cover member; andd) a keeper member adapted for mounting to the other of a first closure member and a second closure member; wherein said keeper member has a second engaging element, whereby said first engaging element of said base member and said second engaging element of said keeper member being matingly configured for connection with each other to facilitate latching of said base with said keeper;e) wherein said cover member has an end which is adapted for engagement with said keeper;f) wherein said base has receiving means for connecting with said pivot member base connecting means, and wherein said cover has pivot connecting means for connecting with said pivot member cover connecting means;g) wherein said base member receiving means comprises grooves which mate with said pivot member base connecting means; wherein said receiving means further comprises a pair of pivot apertures with a tapered guide slot leading to each said pivot aperture;h) wherein said cover member pivot connecting means comprises grooves which mate with said pivot member cover connecting means; andi) wherein said pivot member base connecting means comprises a pair of pivot elements extending outwardly therefrom; wherein said pivot member has a central shaft portion with pivot elements disposed on one end thereof, said pivot elements comprising a pair of pivot bosses each of which extends outwardly from said shaft axis and in a direction opposite to the other; wherein said pivot elements each have an angular configuration for facilitating installation and retention on the base member; wherein said pivot member further comprises a first transverse shaft portion which is transversely disposed at an end of said central shaft portion to extend from opposite sides of said central shaft, and which first transverse shaft portion carries a said pivot boss at each shaft end thereof; wherein said cover member further comprises a rear wall with a notch disposed therein for accommodating the receipt of the central shaft therethrough to facilitate swinging of said cover member.