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A door latch for securing a door in a closed position. The door latch generally includes a vise-grip comprising a clamp pliers having first and second jaws and a securing stay that is attachable to a non-door surface coupled to the first jaw. The second jaw comprises a first bushing coupled to the second jaw through which a rod is configured to pass. The rod comprises a first end configured to seat within a channel of a door and a second threaded end configured to threadably couple to an adjustment knob and apply pressure to at least one of an optional spring and second bushing when the door latch is engaged. The channel may be on a channel plate coupled to the door and may comprise a raised edge on the back surface to facilitate engaging a hook at the rod's first.
A door latch for securing a door in a closed position. The door latch generally includes a vise-grip comprising a clamp pliers having first and second jaws and a securing stay that is attachable to a non-door surface coupled to the first jaw. The second jaw comprises a first bushing coupled to the second jaw through which a rod is configured to pass. The rod comprises a first end configured to seat within a channel of a door and a second threaded end configured to threadably couple to an adjustment knob and apply pressure to at least one of an optional spring and second bushing when the door latch is engaged. The channel may be on a channel plate coupled to the door and may comprise a raised edge on the back surface to facilitate engaging a hook at the rod's first.
Door Latch
QUAM ANDREW P (author)
2017-11-30
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
IPC:
E05C
Riegel oder Feststellvorrichtungen für Flügel, insbesondere für Türen oder Fenster
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BOLTS OR FASTENING DEVICES FOR WINGS, SPECIALLY FOR DOORS OR WINDOWS