摘要 |
A gate ( 106 ) includes a panel ( 112 ) movable relative to a fixed member ( 110 ) between an open position and a closed position. A linkage ( 140 ) is pivotally mounted to the panel ( 112 ) about a latch pivot axis. A catch ( 130 ) is pivotally mounted to the linkage ( 140 ) about a catch pivot axis spaced from and parallel to the latch pivot axis. The catch ( 130 ) is movable between a latched position engaged with the fixed member ( 110 ) and an unlatched position disengaged from the fixed member ( 110 ). The catch ( 130 ) defines a groove for slideable receipt on the fixed member ( 110 ). When the catch ( 130 ) is in the latched position and the panel ( 112 ) is in the closed position, the catch ( 130 ) abuts against opposite sides of the fixed member ( 110 ) along an extended length such that forces are applied on each side at spaced locations to resist twisting forces.
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