Slam latch with opposing slides

• Main Authors: VICKERS; JAMES H, KOVEAL; STEFAN M
• Format: Patent
• Language: English
• Published: 14.11.2000
• Edition: 7
• Subjects: ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; BOLTS OR FASTENING DEVICES FOR WINGS, SPECIALLY FOR DOORS ORWINDOWS; FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS; HANDCUFFS; KEYS; LOCKS; SAFES; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS

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.