Inventors:
Henrik Olov Johansson - Husby-Rekarne, SE
Stephen M. Kozachyn - Clayton NJ, US
Joseph W. Jackson - Wilmington DE, US
Fall Lars Erik Johan Ohlsson - Eskilstuna, SE
Daniel Andersson - Eskilstuna, SE
Assignee:
Southco, Inc. - Concordville PA
International Classification:
E05C 3/06, E05C 19/12
US Classification:
292199, 292108, 292200, 292280, 2923363, 292DIG 31
Abstract:
A latch is disclosed that can releasably secure a door or panel in a closed position. The latch includes a rotary pawl, a pawl catch, an actuating member, a pivotally movable handle, and a gear train for moving the pawl to provide compression in response to the movement of the handle to the closed position.