GEORGE EDWARD CLARKE, III
Pilots at Lore Ct, Lex Pk, MD
License number
Maryland A0339427
Issued Date
May 2016
Expiration Date
May 2018
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
46344 Lore Ct, Lex Pk, MD 20653
Professional information
Quick Release Latch
US Patent:
3979803, Sep 14, 1976
Filed:
Nov 2, 1973
Appl. No.:
5/412078
Inventors:
George E. Clarke - Lexington Park MD
Joseph G. Hoeg - California MD
Joseph G. Hoeg - California MD
Assignee:
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy - Washington DC
International Classification:
A44B 2100, B64D 1738
US Classification:
24248D
Abstract:
A quick release latch has a pair of jaws pivotally mounted for holding a d. An abutting toggle link mechanism having a master and a slave link controls movement of the jaws. The master link is pivotally connected to one of the jaws, and the slave link is pivotally connected at one of its ends to one of the jaws, and at its other end to the master link. The master link has a stop pin thereon which contacts the slave link when the linkage mechanism is moved forward past a center line position, permanently restraining the jaws in their closed position. Cantilever springs help to hold the jaws in their closed position. Pulling the toggle links aft thru the center line allows the force of the load and cantilever springs to rapidly open the jaws.