LATCH AND RELEASE FOR A TRIMMER DEVICE IN AN ELECTRIC DRY SHAVER

摘要

IMPROVED LATCH AND RELEASE FOR A TRIMMER DEVICE IN AN ELECTRIC DRY SHAVER A trimmer device for an electric dry shaver is disclosed having a trimmer cutter assembly which is mounted for rotation between operative and inoperative positions on the shaver. The trimmer cutter is biased to an operative position. A latch and release for securing the assembly in an inoperative position and for releasing the assembly to an operative position comprises a resilient latch body and a cantilever support for the latch body which positions the latch body in a path of travel of the rotatable assembly. A catch is provided for effecting and maintaining engagement between the latch body and the assembly and for effecting disengagement upon tactile actuation thereof.