Patent ID: 6460902
Filing Date: 2002-10-08
Classification: B63B,E05B,E05C,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A slam action latch for mounting in an aperture of a hatch cover for releasably retaining the cover against a corresponding frame, said latch comprising a housing having inner and outer portions and a pivotal handle pivotally attached to said housing and being rotatable between an opened and a closed position, reciprocal fastening means including a cam surface, said reciprocal fastening means engaging the frame for retaining the cover against the frame when the handle is rotated to a closed position, biasing means for biasing said handle in a closed position and means for retaining said handle in an open position, said latch assembly including a push rod for engaging said cam surface to thereby transmit rotational movement of said handle to reciprocal movement of said fastening means, a first seal between said push rod and said inner portion of said housing and a second seal between said outer portion of said housing and a hatch cover whereby the two seals prevent water from passing through the slam action latch.