摘要 |
<p>A rotary-action heavy-duty slam-to-close latch (1) for closing a panel or door and securing the same, wherein an actuator (10) articulates a sliding locking member (8) into and out of engagement with a lock plate (7), thereby moving the lock plate (7) from a closed position to an open position, thereby releasing a pawl (2) into and out of latching positions with a corresponding keeper (70). Several embodiments of an actuator are provided such as a rotatably mounted handle (10), a motor-driven cam assembly (17), and a rod-driven handle assembly (21).</p> |