Patent ID: 6283512
Filing Date: 2001-09-04
Classification: E05B,E05C,F16B,H05K,Y10T

Abstract:
A panel latch, comprising:at least a first and a second generally U-shaped, flexible latch member, said first and second flexible latch members being arranged parallel to each other, and separated from each other by a space, each said flexible latch member having a base portion, a first leg, and a second leg attached to the first leg via the base portion, each said flexible latch member further having a latch portion and a stop member disposed on the first leg, said latch portion being separated from the stop member to accommodate therebetween at least two separate parts that are to be latched together;a first handle attached to the respective first legs; anda second handle attached to the respective second legs, the second handle and the first handle being movable toward each other, thereby causing the flexible latch members to flex so that the respective latch portions and the respective stop members are shifted in a direction toward the respective second legs to allow the two parts to be unlatched from each other.