ROOF HATCH FOR USE IN HURRICANE REGIONS

摘要

A roof hatch including a vibration resistant latch design that can accommodate stresses applied to the roof hatch during hurricane conditions. The roof hatch can comprise a latch assembly including a biasing portion, a linkage member and a latch portion. The biasing portion can include a first latch incorporating a spring returned handle. The latch portion can include a single point, rotatable slam latch that engages an engagable locking member adapted to prevent spring driven rotary arms from disengaging from the engagable locking member. The linkage member includes a projecting end that is designed to provide a delay between actuation of the biasing portion and engagement of the latch portion. Using the vibration resistant latch design, engagable locking member and the rotatable slam latch, the roof hatch is rated to withstand internal and external pressure of 100 pounds per square foot with a design safety factor up to 200 pounds per square foot.