EP0852278A1 - Toggle latch - Google Patents
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- EP0852278A1 EP0852278A1 EP97309622A EP97309622A EP0852278A1 EP 0852278 A1 EP0852278 A1 EP 0852278A1 EP 97309622 A EP97309622 A EP 97309622A EP 97309622 A EP97309622 A EP 97309622A EP 0852278 A1 EP0852278 A1 EP 0852278A1
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
- E05C—BOLTS OR FASTENING DEVICES FOR WINGS, SPECIALLY FOR DOORS OR WINDOWS
- E05C19/00—Other devices specially designed for securing wings, e.g. with suction cups
- E05C19/10—Hook fastenings; Fastenings in which a link engages a fixed hook-like member
- E05C19/12—Hook fastenings; Fastenings in which a link engages a fixed hook-like member pivotally mounted around an axis
- E05C19/14—Hook fastenings; Fastenings in which a link engages a fixed hook-like member pivotally mounted around an axis with toggle action
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- This invention relates to a toggle latch of the type often used to latch together two parts of an item, such as the lid and main body of a container.
- Such latches do have the problem that, although mechanically quite simple and containing few parts, the required components are not easily machined and that their manufacture produces a large amount of waste, increasing their manufacturing costs. Assembly of the components can also be difficult.
- the object of the present invention is to provide a toggle latch which is very easy to manufacture yet strong and reliable.
- a toggle latch lever mechanism comprising;
- the second member may be formed from a single wire and may have coils incorporated into its sides to introduce additional compliance into it.
- the second member may also be shaped so as to form a snap-fit assembly with a support block attached to one of the parts to be latched.
- the first member may be pinched, formed, pierced or shaped around the connecting area, in order to control the fits required for manufacture, processing and function, whilst at the same time retaining the second member securely within it.
- the toggle latch lever mechanism may further comprise a third member arranged for attachment to one of the two parts to be latched together and pivotally attached to the second member.
- This third member may be pinched, formed, pierced or shaped around the area in which it connects to the second member.
- the third member may be arranged such that it forms a compliant connection between the part to be latched and the second member to enable the toggle latch to operate over a solid, non-compliant joint to be connected. This compliance also enables the latch to be used for a variety of widths of gap to be latched.
- the third member may be arranged to connect to the part to be latched in a snap-fit arrangement, or by the use of rivets or screws.
- the pivotal connection between the first and second member and/or the pivotal connection between the second and third member may be provided by channels having protrusions which allow the passage of a finishing media, such as plating metal or paint, to flow through and around the component to be connected.
- a finishing media such as plating metal or paint
- Forming the lever, link and connecting portions from a single strip of material greatly improves the ease of manufacture of the toggle latch and reduces waste from machining. This also provides for manufacture to be easily automated and enables the first member to be made integrally with the second member on a single machine, with one machine cycle providing a completed toggle assembly. A similar process could also be used to form a latch assembly with an integral support block on a single machine.
- the toggle latch lever mechanism of the present example has a first member 1, formed from a single flat strip of spring steel or the like and comprising three portions, a lever portion 2, which is used to enable opening and closing of the latch assembly, a latch portion 3, which is shaped to form a hook engageable with a lip 4 on one of the two parts 8,9 to be latched, and a connecting portion 5, for connecting a second member 6.
- the second member 6 is formed from a single bent wire (see fig. 6) and is pivotally retained at one end within the retaining portion 5 of the first member 1 and at its second end in a support block 7 attached to a second part 8 to be latched.
- the support block 7 provides a snap-fit type assembly for the second member 6.
- the latch portion 3 of the first member 1 is placed over the lip 4 and pressure applied to the lever portion 2 to move the retaining portion 5 towards the surface of the second of the two parts 8,9 to be latched, in accordance with the usual toggle latch method of latching (see Figures 2 to 4).
- the first member 1 conceals the support block 7, thus providing the overall assembly with a pleasant appearance when closed.
- a force is applied to the lever 2 to urge it away from the surface of the second part 8 to be latched, and the first member 1 and second member 6 pivot to move the retaining portion 3 away from the lip 4 and thus allowing the two parts 8,9 to be separated.
- the latch assembly is easily manufactured by forming the first member 1 around the second member 6.
- the provision of a snap-fit type assembly on the second end of the second member 6 on the support block enables the end user of the latch assembly to easily connect the assembly to whatever type of product is desired.
- a second example latch in which components corresponding to those of figure 1 are numbered identically, is shown in a closed position in which a first member 1, formed from a single flat strip of spring steel or the like has a lever portion 2, and a latch portion 3.
- a lip 4 is formed on one of the two parts, 8, 9 to be latched.
- a connecting portion 5 pivotally connects a second member 6.
- the second member is, in turn, pivotally attached to a third member 7, which can be formed either from the single flat strip of spring steel from which the first member 1 is formed or independently.
- the third member 7 is attached, in this example, by being clipped to one of the members 8 to be latched.
- This third member 7 is formed so that it has a sprung section 12. This can provide the latch with compliance.
- protrusions 13 can be formed in the connecting portions 5, 11 so that application of paint or plating metal does not clog and/or jam the connecting portions 5,11.
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- A toggle latch lever mechanism comprising;a first member, formed from a single flat strip of material and bent so as to form a lever portion at one end, a latch portion at its other end, and a connecting portion disposed between its two ends; anda second member, pivotally connected to the connecting portion of the first member at one end and shaped at its other end for attachment, in use, to one of two parts to be latched together by the mechanism.
- A mechanism according to claim 1, wherein the second member is formed from a single wire.
- A mechanism according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the second member has coils incorporated into its sides to introduce additional compliance into it.
- A mechanism according to any of claims 1 to 3, wherein the second member is shaped so as to form a snap-fit assembly with a support block attached, in use, to one of the parts to be latched.
- A mechanism according to any of claims 1 to 4, further comprising a third member arranged for attachment to one of the two parts to be latched together and pivotally attached to the second member.
- A mechanism according to claim 5, wherein the third member is shaped around the area in which it connects to the second member in order to control the fits required for manufacture, processing and function.
- A mechanism according to claims 5 or 6 wherein the third member is arranged such that it forms a compliant connection between the part to be latched and the second member to enable the toggle latch to operate over a solid, non-compliant joint to be connected.
- A mechanism according to claims 5 to 7, wherein the third member is arranged to connect to the part to be latched in a snap-fit arrangement, or by the use of rivets, screws or welds.
- A mechanism according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the pivotal connection between the first and second member and/or the pivotal connection between the second and third member may be provided by channels having protrusions which allow the passage of a finishing media to flow through and around the component to be connected and/or to control the fits required for manufacture, and function.
Applications Claiming Priority (4)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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GB9626519 | 1996-12-20 | ||
GBGB9626519.4A GB9626519D0 (en) | 1996-12-20 | 1996-12-20 | Toggle latch |
GB9708553 | 1997-04-25 | ||
GBGB9708553.4A GB9708553D0 (en) | 1997-04-25 | 1997-04-25 | Toggle latch |
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EP0852278A1 true EP0852278A1 (en) | 1998-07-08 |
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EP97309622A Withdrawn EP0852278A1 (en) | 1996-12-20 | 1997-11-28 | Toggle latch |
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Cited By (4)
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GB2397094A (en) * | 2002-12-12 | 2004-07-14 | West Alloy Ltd | Over-centre toggle latch |
US20110061506A1 (en) * | 2009-09-15 | 2011-03-17 | Credo Technology Corporation | Guard system for a power saw |
ITUB20161144A1 (en) * | 2016-02-29 | 2017-08-29 | Alessio Dainelli | CABIN FOR CHEMICAL BATHROOM |
US20210138955A1 (en) * | 2013-12-27 | 2021-05-13 | Jerome Puchkoff | Utility cargo system for a vehicle |
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US1948263A (en) * | 1931-01-08 | 1934-02-20 | Globe Machine & Stamping Co | Container closure |
GB556551A (en) * | 1942-01-06 | 1943-10-11 | Max Harry Greenman | Improvements in or connected with fastening devices |
FR1282646A (en) * | 1960-12-13 | 1962-01-27 | Monin & Cie R | Ring for toggle closure |
US4023840A (en) * | 1976-05-13 | 1977-05-17 | Woodstream Corporation | Latch assembly |
DE2736930A1 (en) * | 1977-08-16 | 1979-03-01 | Camloc Fastener Gmbh | Suitcase lock with spring loaded buckle - has buckle connected to corrugated leaf spring whose displacement is limited by pivoted side members |
US4917421A (en) * | 1988-11-01 | 1990-04-17 | Federal-Hoffman, Inc. | Detachable fastener for electrical enclosures |
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BE375161A (en) * | ||||
US1948263A (en) * | 1931-01-08 | 1934-02-20 | Globe Machine & Stamping Co | Container closure |
GB556551A (en) * | 1942-01-06 | 1943-10-11 | Max Harry Greenman | Improvements in or connected with fastening devices |
FR1282646A (en) * | 1960-12-13 | 1962-01-27 | Monin & Cie R | Ring for toggle closure |
US4023840A (en) * | 1976-05-13 | 1977-05-17 | Woodstream Corporation | Latch assembly |
DE2736930A1 (en) * | 1977-08-16 | 1979-03-01 | Camloc Fastener Gmbh | Suitcase lock with spring loaded buckle - has buckle connected to corrugated leaf spring whose displacement is limited by pivoted side members |
US4917421A (en) * | 1988-11-01 | 1990-04-17 | Federal-Hoffman, Inc. | Detachable fastener for electrical enclosures |
Non-Patent Citations (1)
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KINNEY ET AL: "two-piece snap on over-center latch", IBM TECHNICAL DISCLOSURE BULLETIN, vol. 24, no. 3, 1981, NEW YORK, pages 1422 - 1423, XP002061042 * |
Cited By (8)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB2397094A (en) * | 2002-12-12 | 2004-07-14 | West Alloy Ltd | Over-centre toggle latch |
GB2397094B (en) * | 2002-12-12 | 2006-01-04 | West Alloy Ltd | Over-centre latch |
US20110061506A1 (en) * | 2009-09-15 | 2011-03-17 | Credo Technology Corporation | Guard system for a power saw |
US9254580B2 (en) * | 2009-09-15 | 2016-02-09 | Robert Bosch Gmbh | Guard system for a power saw |
US20210138955A1 (en) * | 2013-12-27 | 2021-05-13 | Jerome Puchkoff | Utility cargo system for a vehicle |
ITUB20161144A1 (en) * | 2016-02-29 | 2017-08-29 | Alessio Dainelli | CABIN FOR CHEMICAL BATHROOM |
WO2017149454A1 (en) * | 2016-02-29 | 2017-09-08 | Alessio Dainelli | Chemical toilet cabin |
US10633878B2 (en) | 2016-02-29 | 2020-04-28 | Alessio Dainelli | Chemical toilet cabin |
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