摘要 |
An adjustable keeper for flush type rotary latches of the type having a semi-circular latch element; the keeper including a housing mounted on a frame confronting a hinged or otherwise movable panel carrying the latch; the housing including a socket disposed in a plane parallel to the panel which slidably receives a latch bar having a transverse bore including a cam surface facing toward the panel, the latch bar also having a loop end projecting from the housing and engagable with the latch element; the housing having a bore in registry with the transverse bore and in alignment with an access perforation provided in the panel; the housing bore being internally screwthreaded to receive a screwthreaded adjustment pin accessible through the access perforation to move the latch bar so as to effect engagement with the latch element; the latch bar being adjustable while engaging the latch element to vary the latching force applied to the rotary latch element.
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