| 摘要 |
A shock absorbing locking disconnect latch (100) comprises a lever (122) having a generally upwardly sloping front surface, a detent (104) for positively arresting the longitudinal travel of a slide member (14) during extension, and at least one vertical slot (106, 108) to enable flexing of the disconnect latch (100) for removal or retraction of the slide member (14) from a longitudinal channel. The front sliding surface leading to the detent (104) allows the lever (122) to flex until the detent (104) has been reached and engaged by a guide post (48) in the longitudinal channel which engages the detent (104) and locks the slide member (14) in a working position preventing unintentional retraction of the slide member (14) or extension of the slide member (14). When the longitudinal channel is stopped by the detent (104) of the disconnect latch (100), the shock energy is absorbed using the slot (106, 108) by deflection of the disconnect latch (100). |
