CA1281751C - Gate latch assembly - Google Patents
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- CA1281751C CA1281751C CA 499312 CA499312A CA1281751C CA 1281751 C CA1281751 C CA 1281751C CA 499312 CA499312 CA 499312 CA 499312 A CA499312 A CA 499312A CA 1281751 C CA1281751 C CA 1281751C
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Abstract
"GATE LATCH ASSEMBLY"
ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE
A gate latch assembly includes a cross shaft through the free vertical edge of the gate having a combination handle and latch plate engaging component on each end thereof. The latch plate is secured transverse-ly of the post into which the vertical edge of the gate engages when closed and the components engage the up-standing latch retainers at each end of the plate. The latch assembly is operable from each side of the gate and normally holds the latch retainers by gravity when in the closed position.
ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE
A gate latch assembly includes a cross shaft through the free vertical edge of the gate having a combination handle and latch plate engaging component on each end thereof. The latch plate is secured transverse-ly of the post into which the vertical edge of the gate engages when closed and the components engage the up-standing latch retainers at each end of the plate. The latch assembly is operable from each side of the gate and normally holds the latch retainers by gravity when in the closed position.
Description
1~81751 "GATE LATCH ASSEMB~Y"
BACKGROVND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to new and useful improvements in gate latches which are often actuated either from one side only or may be operable through a lever extending through the gate.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention consists of a cross shaft journalled for rotation through the gate adjacent the free edge thereof and having a combination latch handle assembly on each end of the cross shaft which are identi-cal with one another and which are easily engaged or di~engaged from a cross latch plate secured to the fixed gate post with the latch remaining in the closed position by gravity and which iB easily manipulated from either side of the gate.
One aspect of the invention consists of a gate latch assembly for u~e with gates having a free vertical edye and engaging with a fixed vertical support when in ~losed position, comprising in combination a cross shaft rotatably engageable transversely through said gate adjacent the free vertical edge thereof, means to mount said cross shaft to said gate for rotation therein, a 1 i~
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combination handle ana latch engaging assembly on each end of said shaft and a latch plate mounted transversely across said fixed support engageable by said combination handle and latch engaging members when in the closed position, either of said combination handle and latch engaging members actuating said latch assembly from the closed position t~ the open position and vice versa.
Anot~er advantage of the invention is to pro-vide a device of the character herewithin de8cribed which is easily closed by a padlock on either side thereof when it is desired to lock the gate in the closed position.
Another advantage of the invention is to pro-vide a device of the character herewithin described in which the mounting means of the cross shaft can either be at right angles to the plane of the mounting plate or spaced and parallel therewith depending upon the gate construction.
A still further advantage of the invention is to provide a device of the character herewithin described which is simple in construction, economical in manufac-ture and otherwise well suited to the purpose for which it is designed.
With the foregoing in view, and other advan-tages as will become apparent to those skilled in the art 1~8175~
to which this invention relates as this specification proceeds, the invention is herein described by reference to the accompanying drawings forming a part hereof, which includes a descript~n of the best mode known to the applicant and of the preferred typical embodiment of the principles of the present invention, in which:
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Figure 1 is a fragmentary isometric view of the device assembled to a wide style gate and shown in the closed posi~ion.
Figure 2 is a fragmentary isometric view of the device assembled to a narrow style gate and shown in the closed position.
Figure 3 is an isometric exploded view of the movable portion of the wide style assembly per se.
Figure 4 is an isometric exploded view of the movable portion of the narrow style assembly per se.
In the drawings like characters of reference indicate corresponding parts in the different figures.
DETAI~ED DESCRIPTION
Proceeding therefore to describe the invention in detail reference should first be made to Figures 1 and 4 which show a side style gate in fragmentary form col-lectively designated 10 and including a vertical free '-.
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edge portion 11, and a fixed gate support post 12 with the gate latch assembly collectively designated 13 mounted therebetween.
The gate latch assem~ly includes the movable portion collectively designated 14 and the fixed latch portion collectively designated 15 shown in Figure 3, it being understo~d that the portion 14 is secured to the free vertical edge 11 of the gate and the fixed latch portion to the fixed gate post 12.
In detail, the portion 14 includes a cross shaft collectively designated 16 and comprising an outer tubular portion 17 and an inner portion 18 slidably engageable axially within the outer portion 17.
These portions extend through an aperture 19 extending transversely through the free vertlcal edge portion 11 of the gate and at least one portion, namely ~ , ~; portion 17, is provided with a mounting plate 20 which is securea to one side of the vertical free edge portion 11 of the gate with a spring pin 21 connecting the portions 17 and 18 together when in~talled. A bearing sleeve 20A
extends from the inner side of plate 20 and supports portion 18 for rotation with the inner end of tubular ,; , ~ ~ :
portion I7 abutting the outer end of the sleeve.
Combination handle and latch engaging members , ~
1~8~7~1 collectively designated 22 are formed or secured on the distal ends of the portlons 17 and 18 and are identical in construction. Each member, is in the form of an elongated loop and includes a substantially re~tangular mounting plate 23 secured to the distal end of the porti~n 17 or 18 towards the inner ends 24 of the members, w~îch also include an outer end 2~ and a sub-stantially rectangular handle portion 26 spaced and parallel from the mounting plate portion 23. By mounting the members to the portion 17 or 1~ towards ~he inner ends 24, the as~embly is moved to the closed position by turning the handles down after contact with lock plate is made.
A lock plate 27 extends between the mounting plate 23 and the handle portion and is apertured as at 28. These combination handle and latch engaging members may be cast or preferably formed from one strip as clear-ly shown in Figure 1 terminating with the aforementioned apertured lock bar or plate 27.
The latch plate collectively designated 15 includes a rectangular mounting plate 29 attachable to the fixed vertical support 12 and having an outstanding portion 30 extending upon each side thereof. An upturned latch retainer 31 is formed on the outer ends of the , 1~817~
outstanding portion 30 and these are preferably curved at the upper ends as clearly shown in Figure 3 to facilitate engagement by the aforementioned combination handle and latch engaging ~e~e~ 2~.
When the gate is in the closed position, the latc~ retainers 31 are engaged by the members 22 with the retainers 31 engaging between the ends 25 and the lock bars or plates 27 with the retainers being adjacent to the lock bars 27. The retainers are also apertured as at 32 so that, when in the c~osed position, a padlock or the like (not illustrated3 may be engaged between the lock bars or plates 27 and the retainers 31 thus maintaining the gate in a locked, closed position.
operation of the latch assembly is by grasping either of the combination handle and latch engaging members 22 and rotating same to raise the ends 25. The gate may then be closed and the components 22 turned down to the closed position whereupon they stay in the closed position by gravity w~th the ~atch retainers 31 extending upwardly between the ends 25 and the lock plates 27.
The unlatching of the gate is a reverse pro-cedure with the components 22 being rotated to clear the latch retainers 31 whereupon the gate may be opened in either direction as desired.
The spring fin 21 extends on one side as shown and is designed to hold the handles in the open position slightly off centre by about 33 with the extending end of the ~pring fi~ against small vertical plate 20B.
Figures 2 and 4 show an alternative mounting for a gate narrower than that illustrated in Figures 1 and 3 and which includes a main panel 33 and a vertical tran~versely situated member or post 34. In this embodi-ment, a mounting plate 35 i6 secured to the inner surface of the member 34 parallel to the cross shaft 16 which in turn is supported within a bearing sleeve 36 on the face of the mounting plate 35. The ~leeve 17 abuts one end of the sleeve 36 and the 61eeve 36 supports portion 18 for rotation with spring pin 20 securing 17 and 18 together.
In this embodiment, the spring pin 21 rests against plate 35 when in the open position.
Advantages of the invention include the following:
1. Designed primarily to fit gates constructed from 1 x 6 fence boards and 2 x 4 in narrow or wide style frames but is readily adapted for use with other types of gates.
BACKGROVND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to new and useful improvements in gate latches which are often actuated either from one side only or may be operable through a lever extending through the gate.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention consists of a cross shaft journalled for rotation through the gate adjacent the free edge thereof and having a combination latch handle assembly on each end of the cross shaft which are identi-cal with one another and which are easily engaged or di~engaged from a cross latch plate secured to the fixed gate post with the latch remaining in the closed position by gravity and which iB easily manipulated from either side of the gate.
One aspect of the invention consists of a gate latch assembly for u~e with gates having a free vertical edye and engaging with a fixed vertical support when in ~losed position, comprising in combination a cross shaft rotatably engageable transversely through said gate adjacent the free vertical edge thereof, means to mount said cross shaft to said gate for rotation therein, a 1 i~
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combination handle ana latch engaging assembly on each end of said shaft and a latch plate mounted transversely across said fixed support engageable by said combination handle and latch engaging members when in the closed position, either of said combination handle and latch engaging members actuating said latch assembly from the closed position t~ the open position and vice versa.
Anot~er advantage of the invention is to pro-vide a device of the character herewithin de8cribed which is easily closed by a padlock on either side thereof when it is desired to lock the gate in the closed position.
Another advantage of the invention is to pro-vide a device of the character herewithin described in which the mounting means of the cross shaft can either be at right angles to the plane of the mounting plate or spaced and parallel therewith depending upon the gate construction.
A still further advantage of the invention is to provide a device of the character herewithin described which is simple in construction, economical in manufac-ture and otherwise well suited to the purpose for which it is designed.
With the foregoing in view, and other advan-tages as will become apparent to those skilled in the art 1~8175~
to which this invention relates as this specification proceeds, the invention is herein described by reference to the accompanying drawings forming a part hereof, which includes a descript~n of the best mode known to the applicant and of the preferred typical embodiment of the principles of the present invention, in which:
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Figure 1 is a fragmentary isometric view of the device assembled to a wide style gate and shown in the closed posi~ion.
Figure 2 is a fragmentary isometric view of the device assembled to a narrow style gate and shown in the closed position.
Figure 3 is an isometric exploded view of the movable portion of the wide style assembly per se.
Figure 4 is an isometric exploded view of the movable portion of the narrow style assembly per se.
In the drawings like characters of reference indicate corresponding parts in the different figures.
DETAI~ED DESCRIPTION
Proceeding therefore to describe the invention in detail reference should first be made to Figures 1 and 4 which show a side style gate in fragmentary form col-lectively designated 10 and including a vertical free '-.
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edge portion 11, and a fixed gate support post 12 with the gate latch assembly collectively designated 13 mounted therebetween.
The gate latch assem~ly includes the movable portion collectively designated 14 and the fixed latch portion collectively designated 15 shown in Figure 3, it being understo~d that the portion 14 is secured to the free vertical edge 11 of the gate and the fixed latch portion to the fixed gate post 12.
In detail, the portion 14 includes a cross shaft collectively designated 16 and comprising an outer tubular portion 17 and an inner portion 18 slidably engageable axially within the outer portion 17.
These portions extend through an aperture 19 extending transversely through the free vertlcal edge portion 11 of the gate and at least one portion, namely ~ , ~; portion 17, is provided with a mounting plate 20 which is securea to one side of the vertical free edge portion 11 of the gate with a spring pin 21 connecting the portions 17 and 18 together when in~talled. A bearing sleeve 20A
extends from the inner side of plate 20 and supports portion 18 for rotation with the inner end of tubular ,; , ~ ~ :
portion I7 abutting the outer end of the sleeve.
Combination handle and latch engaging members , ~
1~8~7~1 collectively designated 22 are formed or secured on the distal ends of the portlons 17 and 18 and are identical in construction. Each member, is in the form of an elongated loop and includes a substantially re~tangular mounting plate 23 secured to the distal end of the porti~n 17 or 18 towards the inner ends 24 of the members, w~îch also include an outer end 2~ and a sub-stantially rectangular handle portion 26 spaced and parallel from the mounting plate portion 23. By mounting the members to the portion 17 or 1~ towards ~he inner ends 24, the as~embly is moved to the closed position by turning the handles down after contact with lock plate is made.
A lock plate 27 extends between the mounting plate 23 and the handle portion and is apertured as at 28. These combination handle and latch engaging members may be cast or preferably formed from one strip as clear-ly shown in Figure 1 terminating with the aforementioned apertured lock bar or plate 27.
The latch plate collectively designated 15 includes a rectangular mounting plate 29 attachable to the fixed vertical support 12 and having an outstanding portion 30 extending upon each side thereof. An upturned latch retainer 31 is formed on the outer ends of the , 1~817~
outstanding portion 30 and these are preferably curved at the upper ends as clearly shown in Figure 3 to facilitate engagement by the aforementioned combination handle and latch engaging ~e~e~ 2~.
When the gate is in the closed position, the latc~ retainers 31 are engaged by the members 22 with the retainers 31 engaging between the ends 25 and the lock bars or plates 27 with the retainers being adjacent to the lock bars 27. The retainers are also apertured as at 32 so that, when in the c~osed position, a padlock or the like (not illustrated3 may be engaged between the lock bars or plates 27 and the retainers 31 thus maintaining the gate in a locked, closed position.
operation of the latch assembly is by grasping either of the combination handle and latch engaging members 22 and rotating same to raise the ends 25. The gate may then be closed and the components 22 turned down to the closed position whereupon they stay in the closed position by gravity w~th the ~atch retainers 31 extending upwardly between the ends 25 and the lock plates 27.
The unlatching of the gate is a reverse pro-cedure with the components 22 being rotated to clear the latch retainers 31 whereupon the gate may be opened in either direction as desired.
The spring fin 21 extends on one side as shown and is designed to hold the handles in the open position slightly off centre by about 33 with the extending end of the ~pring fi~ against small vertical plate 20B.
Figures 2 and 4 show an alternative mounting for a gate narrower than that illustrated in Figures 1 and 3 and which includes a main panel 33 and a vertical tran~versely situated member or post 34. In this embodi-ment, a mounting plate 35 i6 secured to the inner surface of the member 34 parallel to the cross shaft 16 which in turn is supported within a bearing sleeve 36 on the face of the mounting plate 35. The ~leeve 17 abuts one end of the sleeve 36 and the 61eeve 36 supports portion 18 for rotation with spring pin 20 securing 17 and 18 together.
In this embodiment, the spring pin 21 rests against plate 35 when in the open position.
Advantages of the invention include the following:
1. Designed primarily to fit gates constructed from 1 x 6 fence boards and 2 x 4 in narrow or wide style frames but is readily adapted for use with other types of gates.
2. Floating handle with adjustable latch plate.
3. In~ide and outside hand sized handle with padlock holes.
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4. Reversible for right or left swing.
5. One handle can be reversed with latch plate on corner of wall with padlock to ~eep handle closed.
6. Handles can be used to assist in opening and closing sagged gates by turning handles against latch plate, to keep gate from rubbing when opening or closing.
7. A ficrew can be added at end of gate to slide at bottom of latch plate. And latch plate bend away from gate to further assist closing of sagged gates.
8. Optional stop and lift bars (not illustrated) can be used for those twisted and sagged gates, which will support gates when closed.
Since various modifications can be made in my invention as hereinabove described, and many apparently widely different embodiments of same made within the spirit and scope of the claims without departing from such spirit and scope, it is intended that all matter contained in the accompanying specification shall be interpreted as illustrative only and not in a limiting sense.
Since various modifications can be made in my invention as hereinabove described, and many apparently widely different embodiments of same made within the spirit and scope of the claims without departing from such spirit and scope, it is intended that all matter contained in the accompanying specification shall be interpreted as illustrative only and not in a limiting sense.
Claims (6)
- Claim 1 in which said latch plate includes a mounting plate for securing said latch plate to said fixed verti-cal support, an outstanding member extending one on each side of said latch plate and a latch retainer extending upwardly from the distal end of each of said outstanding members engageable by said combination handle and latch plate engaging members when in the closed position.
(3) The gate latch assembly according to Claim 1 in which at least one of said combination handle and latch engaging members includes a mounting plate secured towards the inner end thereof, to one end of said shaft whereby said combination handle and latch plate engaging members are rotatably mounted in said latch plate.
(4) The gate latch assembly according to - Claim 2 in which at least one of said combination handle and latch engaging members includes a mounting plate secured towards the inner end thereof, to one end of said shaft whereby said combination handle and latch plate engaging members are rotatably mounted in said mounting plate.
(5) The gate latch assembly according to - Claim 3 in which each of said combination handle and latch engaging members includes a handle portion spaced and parallel to said mounting plate, end portions joining adjacent ends of said mounting plates and said handle portions and forming a closed ended elongated loop and an apertured lock bar spanning said loop closely adjacent said latch retainer when in the closed position, said latch retainers also being apertured.
(6) The gate latch assembly according to - Claim 4 in which each of said combination handle and latch engaging members includes a handle portion spaced and parallel to said mounting plate, end portions joining adjacent ends of said mounting plates and said handle portions and forming a closed ended elongated loop and an apertured lock bar spanning said loop closely adjacent said latch retainer when in the closed position, said latch retainers also being apertured.
(7) A gate latch assembly according to Claim 1 in which said shaft includes an outer tube portion and an inner portion slidably engageable axially within said outer tube portion, said combination handle and l a t c h engaging members being formed on the outer ends of each of said outer tube portion and said inner portion and means to detachably secure said portions together through said free vertical edge of said gate when assembled thereby retaining said portions together.
(8) A gate latch assembly according to Claim 2 in which said shaft includes an outer tube portion and an inner portion slidably engageable axially within said outer tube portion, one of said combination handle and latch engaging members being formed on the outer ends of each of said outer tube portion and said inner portion and means to detachably secure said portions together through said free vertical edge of said gate when assembled thereby retaining said portions together.
(9) A gate latch assembly according to Claim 3 in which said shaft includes an outer tube portion and an inner portion slidably engageable axially within said outer tube portion, one of said combination handle and latch engaging members being formed on the outer ends of each of said outer tube portion and said inner portion and means to detachably secure said portions together through said free vertical edge of said gate when assembled thereby retaining said portions together.
(10) A gate latch assembly according to Claim 4 in which said shaft includes an outer tube portion and an inner portion slidably engageable axially within said outer tube portion, one of said combination handle and latch engaging members being formed on the outer ends of each of said outer tube portion and said inner portion and means to detachably secure said portions together through said free vertical edge of said gate when assembled thereby retaining said portions together.
(11) A gate latch assembly according to Claim - 5 in which said shaft includes an outer tube portion and an inner portion slidably engageable axially within said outer tube portion, one of said combination handle and latch engaging members being formed on the outer ends of each of said outer tube portion and said inner portion and means to detachably secure said portions together through said free vertical edge of said gate when assembled thereby retaining said portions together.
(12) A gate latch assembly according to Claim - 6 in which said shaft includes an outer tube portion and an inner portion slidably engageable axially within said outer tube portion, one of said combination handle and latch engaging members being formed on the outer ends of each of said outer tube portion and said inner portion and means to detachably secure said portions together through said free vertical edge of said gate when assembled thereby retaining said portions together.
(13) The gate latch assembly according to Claims 1, 2 or 3 in which said means mounting said cross shaft to said gate includes a mounting plate, the plane of said plate being situated normal to the longitudinal axis of said cross shaft and bearing means on said plate supporting said shaft for rotation therewith.
(14) The gate latch assembly according to Claims 4, 5 or 6 in which said means mounting said cross shaft to said gate includes a mounting plate, the plane of said plate being situated normal to the longitudinal axis of said cross shaft and bearing means on said plate supporting said shaft for rotation therewith.
(15) The gate latch assembly according to Claims 7, 8 or 9 in which said means mounting said cross shaft to said gate includes a mounting plate, the plane of said plate being situated normal to the longitudinal axis of said cross shaft and bearing means on said plate supporting said shaft for rotation therewith.
(16) The gate latch assembly according to Claims 10, 11 or 12 in which said means mounting said cross shaft to said gate includes a mounting plate, the plane of said plate being situated normal to the longi-tudinal axis of said cross shaft and bearing means on said plate supporting said shaft for rotation therewith.
(17) The gate latch assembly according to Claims 1, 2 or 3 in which said means mounting said cross shaft to said gate includes a mounting plate, the plane of said plate being parallel to the longitudinal axis of said cross shaft and bearing means on said plate support-ing said shaft for rotation therewith.
(18) The gate latch assembly according to Claims 4, 5 or 6 in which said means mounting said cross shaft to said gate includes a mounting plate, the plane of said plate being parallel to the longitudinal axis of said cross shaft and bearing means on said plate support-ing said shaft for rotation therewith.
(19) The gate latch assembly according to Claims 7, 8 or 9 in which said means mounting said cross shaft to said gate includes a mounting plate, the plane of said plate being parallel to the longitudinal axis of said cross shaft and bearing means on said plate support-ing said shaft for rotation therewith.
(20) The gate latch assembly according to Claims 10, 11 or 12 in which said means mounting said cross shaft to said gate includes a mounting plate, the plane of said plate being parallel to the longitudinal axis of said cross shaft and bearing means on said plate supporting said shaft for rotation therewith.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| CA 499312 CA1281751C (en) | 1986-01-09 | 1986-01-09 | Gate latch assembly |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| CA 499312 CA1281751C (en) | 1986-01-09 | 1986-01-09 | Gate latch assembly |
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| CA1281751C true CA1281751C (en) | 1991-03-19 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| CA 499312 Expired CA1281751C (en) | 1986-01-09 | 1986-01-09 | Gate latch assembly |
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