Latch
mechanical fastener that can be disengaged to allow motion, e.g. for a door
A latch is a type of hardware that is used to join two objects together. A latch often keeps animals or wind from opening something. This could be a door or a gate. Unlike a lock, a latch is easy to open if you know how, so it can be convenient on a gate that needs to be opened often.
- a childproof latch (also called a baby latch) is designed to keep children from opening doors or drawers. They keep children from getting into things such as household cleaners, medicines, matches or knives.[1]
- a gate latch is used for outdoor gates. There are a wide variety of types. There are also a number of considerations before choosing a gate latch.[2]
- a Touch latch holds a door in the closed position. It releases with a gentle touch on the door.[3]
![](http://up.wiki.x.io/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2b/Latch_lock.jpg/220px-Latch_lock.jpg)
![](http://up.wiki.x.io/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/00/Gate_latch.jpg/220px-Gate_latch.jpg)
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![](http://up.wiki.x.io/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/18/Gillette_Castle_window_latch.jpg/220px-Gillette_Castle_window_latch.jpg)
References
change- ↑ "Childproofing Your Home". Consumer Product Safety Commission. Archived from the original on 27 July 2015. Retrieved 7 June 2015.
- ↑ "All About Gate Latches". 360Yardware. Retrieved 7 June 2015.
- ↑ "Wood Technology Mechanical Touch latch". Woodworker’s Hardware. Retrieved 7 June 2015.