DEFLECTABLE UNITARY LATCH

摘要

Deflectable Unitary Latch A deflectable unitary latch of plastic material is disclosed for securing a pivoting window or the like to a frame having a striker member thereon. The latch has a base, a handle and a spring-like arm extending from the base, with the arm having a proximal hinge portion, a support strut, a latch portion and a press bar. The hinge portion and the support strut are constructed to allow the arm to be deflected primarily about the hinge portion as the press bar is urged toward the handle for release of the latch.