Potted panel latch system
A method of preparing and a finished panel and latch combination, wherein the panel and latch mounting combination are seamless and attractive.
1. A decorative panel comprising:
a honeycomb panel, including a recess in a face thereof, and a latch guide opening extending from a side surface of the honeycomb panel to intersect the recess;
a latch body secured in said recess;
a decorative sheet covering the face of the honeycomb panel and the latch body, the decorative sheet providing an appearance of a continuous panel; and
a latch mechanism secured in the latch body overlying the decorative sheet.
2. A panel for use in connection with airplane storage, the panel comprising:
a honeycomb panel having a recess in an exterior surface thereof and a latch guide opening extending from a side surface of the honeycomb panel to intersect the recess;
a latch body coupled to the honeycomb panel, the latch body being secured to the honeycomb panel within the recess, wherein the latch body includes a plurality of apertures, the plurality of apertures being positioned to allow an adhesive to pass therethrough so as to bond the latch body to the honeycomb panel;
a latch guide coupled to the honeycomb panel, the latch guide being secured within the latch guide opening; and
a decorative sheet coupled to the honeycomb panel, the decorative sheet covering the plurality of apertures to provide an appearance of a continuous panel.
3. The panel of claim 2 wherein an interior side of the latch body includes a plurality of seams, the decorative sheet covering the plurality of seams to provide an appearance of a substantially seamless panel.