US Patent:
20110068587, Mar 24, 2011
Inventors:
Andrew Lauder - San Francisco CA, US
Gautam Baksi - San Francisco CA, US
Assignee:
APPLE INC. - Cupertino CA
International Classification:
E05C 1/10
E05B 15/02
Abstract:
An integrated latch system is described. The integrated latch system including at least a latch, a keeper, and a discrete actuator. In a closed state, the actuator is in direct contact with the keeper and applies a first force to the keeper, the latch applies a second force to the keeper, the first and the second force cooperating to engage the latch and the keeper. In transitioning from the closed state to the open state, a releasing force is applied to the latch, the latch moving at least a predetermined distance in response to the releasing force thereby causing the latch and the keeper to disengage. The actuator applies an ejection force onto the keeper and the keeper moves to an open position in response to the ejection force.
