Patent ID: 6079754
Filing Date: 2000-06-27
Classification: E04B,E05B,Y10T

Abstract:
A latching assembly comprising:a latching pin mounted to a first metal or structural plastic flange;a cam shaft operatively mounted to a second metal or structural plastic flange;a latch operatively connected to said cam shaft, said latch including a latch hook which cooperates with said latching pin to latch said first and second flanges together;said first flange substantially integral with said latching pin, said latching pin extending in a direction of elongation with respect to said first flange; and said second flange mounting said cam shaft for rotation about an axis substantially parallel to said direction of elongation of said latching pin; anda housing of primarily cellulosic material or non-structural plastic formed by cooperating first and second hollow housing components each having first and second faces, said first metal flange engaging said first and second faces of said first housing component, and said second metal flange engaging said first and second faces of said second housing component; and wherein said latching pin, latch, and part of said cam shaft are disposed within said housing.