Patent ID: 7017958
Filing Date: 2006-03-28
Classification: E05C,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A latch assembly used for securing in the closed position a double swinging gate, said gate having a first pivoting gate section and a second pivoting gate section each having an inside edge and an outside edge, said latch assembly comprising: a first hinge having a first opening, said first hinge adapted to be attached to the first pivoting gate section; a second hinge having a second opening, said second hinge adapted to be attached to the second pivoting gate section; a detachable clevis having two legs with an opening formed in each leg, said clevis being received in the first opening in the first hinge; a locking pin having a first end and a second end, said second end being received in the openings formed in the legs of the clevis and adapted to be received in the second opening in the second hinge; and a locking sleeve having an interior opening to receive the locking pin and one leg of the clevis, the locking sleeve thereby securing the clevis to the locking pin.