Need help!

[Marsell4k]

I'm trying to find something that I can use as a small latch. An 'auto gate latch' (see below link) type of mechanism would be good but I cannot find one small enough.

Does anyone know where I could get one or if not, something else thats simple and small that I could use instead? (make or buy)

The latch needs to be around 15-20mm in size and like the gate latch, opens/unlocks when lightly pushed on the switch/lever.

It's for a project I'm working on. Sorry I can't say more.


http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/gate-catches-latches/4349624/

 

[StephenW]

You could try Googling "cupboard latch" or "cabinet latch" and see if anything there matches what you want.

 

[Marsell4k]

Yeah I've been doing a lot of that and not getting anywhere. Trying all sorts of keywords and browsing sites and images.

 

[Burnerman]

Have a look at the Issac Lord website....what they aint got, etc.....
John

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

What about a roller catch? What's the big secret? You're limiting the response you'll get.

 

[Marsell4k]

It's part something I'm planning to patent so can't go into much more detail. I'm really not trying to be difficult.

All I can say is it needs to be a latch or similar thats small, simple and will hold a small door closed unless the release button or lever is pressed or moved. Once unlocked and opened the latch will 'auto lock' or secure/reset itself when the door swings back shut.

To release the latch a push button, slide or lever will need to be moved, so a roller catch won't work. Thanks for suggestions though.

There's a few latches I've seen online that might work with minor modifications but the best seem to be the push button latch and auto gate latch.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Is that you Martian?

 

[Marsell4k]

Is that you Martian?

Who?

 

[foxhole]

http://www.sussexcrafts.com/HardwareFittings.htm

Dolls house fittings.

 

[Marsell4k]

Like your thinking!

Sadly that particular site didn't have a small 'auto gate' latch. It had a Suffolk latch though which I guess is more in suiting with the Victorian thing.

I'm definitely going to check similar sites though. Thanks.

 

[Johnmelad]

http://www.trade-hardware.com/Door_Latch/Mini_Latch__M3504__347.html