LOQUET SOUPLE A TRACTION

Loquet souple provoquant une traction au-delà d'une position instable d'équilibre et destiné à fixer deux éléments de fermeture. Il comprend un mentonnet (12) monté sur l'un des éléments de fermeture et un ensemble de verrouillage monté sur l'autre. Cet ensemble comprend une base (14) sur laquelle un corps élastique (18) est assemblé à pivotement et un levier (16) assemblé à pivotement à ce corps. Lorsque le loquet est fixé, le levier s'enclenche sur le mentonnet de manière à fixer les éléments l'un à l'autre.Le corps élastique s'allonge lorsque le loquet est fixé. Les charges qui sont ainsi produites sont distribuées sur l'ensemble du loquet par des assemblages renforcés entre le corps et la base ainsi que le levier.Application par exemple à la fixation de capots de machinerie. A flexible over-center draw latch is disclosed which is adapted for securing together two closure members. The latch comprises a keeper mounted on the one closure member and a latch assembly mounted on the other closure member. The latch assembly includes a base which is adapted to be mounted on the second closure member, a substantially elastic latch body pivotally connected to the base and a lever which is pivotally connected to the latch body. As the latch is fastened, the lever engages the keeper to secure the panels together. The substantially elastic body member becomes elongated along its longitudinal axis as the latch is fastened. The loads which are produced by the latch body as it is elongated are distributed over the latch which ensures the connection of the components. The latch assembly also provides reinforced connection between the latch body with the base and the lever. The latch also provides a more secured fastened position due to engagement of the lever and the keeper.