self locking latch
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self locking latch
Hello again,
i am rebuilding a few poorly designed, homemade from scrap, self dumping hoppers. i need a simple self locking latch or gravity latch that will hold about 1000lbs. sort of an over grown gate latch. i know what i want just can't find a picture to go off of. does any one have a file or image of file that could help me out?
i am rebuilding a few poorly designed, homemade from scrap, self dumping hoppers. i need a simple self locking latch or gravity latch that will hold about 1000lbs. sort of an over grown gate latch. i know what i want just can't find a picture to go off of. does any one have a file or image of file that could help me out?
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Re: self locking latch
well i found what i was looking for at the hardware store and drew it up. there are 2 sets of catches and 2 sets of bases. on can be used with a spring to hold the catch shut. there is a big and small base. Scale them up or down, and use the appropriate size material. connect 2 of the same bases in your cad program and bend into a U shape for a really strong durable unit. shoot you can even drill them out to accept a pad lock.
Gosh go crazy with options!
*edit* Didn't notice that the pivot holes were messed up. So i re worked them to get the pivot holes to line up correctly
Gosh go crazy with options!
*edit* Didn't notice that the pivot holes were messed up. So i re worked them to get the pivot holes to line up correctly
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Reason: pic
Reason: pic
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Re: self locking latch
Picture is worth a thousand words. I see what you meant about not seeing it.
Thanks for the file!
WSS
Thanks for the file!
WSS
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Re: self locking latch
thanks for putting up the picture brianmick
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Re: self locking latch
Here is something you can look at that works quite well. http://www.triodyne.com/SAFETY~1/SB_V20N1.PDF
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Re: self locking latch
here is a finished latch.
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Nice work! That should do the trick!
Loyd
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Re: self locking latch
Thanks for sharing
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Re: self locking latch
awesome cheers
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Re: self locking latch
Thanks for adding the picture looks great
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Re: self locking latch
jee whiz i forgot I shared this. its like a dinosaur ! Hope some one can use it!
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Re: self locking latch
That will be put to good use on my rentals.
Thanks for the post.
Jim
Thanks for the post.
Jim