Slam latch with opposing slides

A lever-action slam latch includes a pair of opposing, nested slides so that a single latch can be mounted in either left-handed or right-handed door. The locking mechanism is difficult to circumvent, and permits the key to remain in the lock while the latch is opened.

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Main Authors VICKERS, JAMES H, KOVEAL, STEFAN M
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 21.02.2001
Edition7
Subjects
ACCESSORIES THEREFOR
BOLTS OR FASTENING DEVICES FOR WINGS, SPECIALLY FOR DOORS ORWINDOWS
FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
HANDCUFFS
KEYS
LOCKS
SAFES
WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS
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Summary:A lever-action slam latch includes a pair of opposing, nested slides so that a single latch can be mounted in either left-handed or right-handed door. The locking mechanism is difficult to circumvent, and permits the key to remain in the lock while the latch is opened.
Bibliography:Application Number: TW199988101381