Aircraft latch comprising a hook and a handle
An aircraft latch including a main hook; an operating lever; a safety device; a button on the operating lever and fastened to the safety device; and adjustment means attached to the safety device for adjusting the position of the safety device with respect to the main hook.
1. A latch mounted on a movable member for latching with a stationary member on an aircraft, the latch comprising:
a main hook configured to engage a member on a base;
an operating lever pivotally attached to the main hook and configured to disengage the main hook from the member;
a safety device configured to engage the main hook and suitable for preventing the latch being operated by means of the lever;
a button on the operating lever and fastened to the safety device configured to disengage the safety device and allow the operating lever to disengage the main hook from the member; and
adjustment means attached to the safety device for adjusting the position of the safety device with respect to the main hook.
2. A latch according to claim 1 , wherein the adjustment means are operable when the latch is in the closed position.
3. A latch according claim 1 , wherein
the main hook includes a rod and the safety device including a safety hook suitable for engaging the rod.
4. A latch according to claim 1 , wherein the adjustment means comprise a screw-and-nut connection.
5. A latch according to claim 4 , wherein the nut is self-locking.
6. A latch according to claim 1 , wherein the adjustment means adjust a length of the main hook.
7. An assembly comprising:
a base;
a door; and
a latch suitable for holding the door in a closed position relative to the base, said latch comprising:
a main hook adapted to engage a portion of the base;
an operating lever pivotally attached to the main hook and configured to move the main hook;
a safety device configured to engage the main hook and suitable for preventing the latch being operated by means of the lever;
a button on the operating lever and fastened to the safety device configured to disengage the safety device and allow the operating lever to disengage the main hook from the member; and
adjustment means attached to the safety device for adjusting the position of the safety device with respect to the main hook.
8. An assembly according to claim 7 , wherein the adjustment means are controllable while the door is in the closed position.