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  • 756 Brintons Bridge Rd, West Chester, PA 19382 (610) 793-2564
  • Media, PA

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Swell Latch Assembly

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US Patent:
53683471, Nov 29, 1994
Filed:
Jul 7, 1993
Appl. No.:
8/088263
Inventors:
Eli J. Holtman - King of Prussia PA
Edward A. McCormack - Media PA
Jarl Mork - West Chester PA
Assignee:
Southco, Inc. - Concordville PA
International Classification:
B65D 4530
US Classification:
292257
Abstract:
A swell latch assembly is mounted in an aperture formed in a first member for releasably retaining the first member against a corresponding second member and in a latched position. The swell latch assembly includes a handle which is adapted for pivotal rotation. A shaft is included comprising a unitary member which is connected with the handle. The handle is adapted to facilitate axial movement of the shaft as the handle is pivotally rotated between open and closed positions. A bushing is provided on the shaft which is adapted for axial movement corresponding with movement of the shaft. The bushing is adapted to releasably retain the second member in engagement with the first member when the handle is in its closed position. A retaining member is also included in connection with the shaft which is adapted for securing the bushing in its mounted position on the shaft.
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