摘要 |
A latch mechanism for an insulated cabinet, having a cabinet door and a cabinet housing, includes a striker disposed on the housing and a slotted striker plate disposed on the cabinet door for receiving the striker. A latch spring is disposed within the cabinet door adjacent the slotted striker plate such that the slotted striker plate receives the striker and the latch spring releasably secures the striker. A latch rod assembly is adapted to cooperate with the latch spring to enable release of the striker and this assembly includes a latch rod having an operating handle and a lifter rod portion linked with the latch spring to lift the spring to release the striker. The assembly further includes a latch rod guide for supporting and guiding the latch rod for reciprocal movement.
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