Latch

摘要

A latch that is waterproof or water-resistant so as to resist the entry of water through the latch. The latch can be a slam latch having a pawl with a shaft. A sealing element, for example, a collar and/or an O-ring, can be placed around the shaft of the pawl to resist water from entering through the latch. The pawl can also enclose the cavity in which the latch handle is maintained so water cannot enter through the cavity. Other measures, such as a gasket and selective welding, can also be implemented to improve the water-resistance of the latch.

主权项

1. A latch comprising:
a body having a cavity; a handle pivotably disposed within the body in the cavity; a pawl movably coupled to the handle and having a shaft disposed within an orifice; and a sealing element disposed around the shaft, thereby providing a substantially watertight seal between the shaft and the orifice.