摘要 |
A latch (2) for holding a gate (4) closed with a fence (6), the latch comprising a bar assembly (10) disposed on the gate (4). The bar assembly (10) comprises a bar member (58) which is attractable by a magnet (20). An engagement assembly (8) is disposed on the-fence (6) and is adapted to engage the bar member (58). The engagement assembly (8) comprises an elongate member (12) comprising the magnet (20). The elongate member (12) is movable between an attraction position in which attraction between the magnet (20) and the bar member (58) is adapted to cause movement of the bar member (58) into engagement with the engagement assembly (8) when the gate (4) is closed, thereby holding the gate (4) closed, and a release position in which attraction between the magnet (20) and the bar member (58) is reduced compared with the attraction position, enabling disengagement of the bar member (58) from the engagement assembly (8) when the gate (4) is closed.
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