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Abstract

A latch system for a sliding member and a stationary member has upper and lower bodies fixed to the sliding member; an anchor block fixed to the stationary member; a release body slidably connected to the anchor block such that the release body can move relative to the anchor block; a lower arm having a first end and a second end, the first end of the lower arm being attached to the release body; a control arm having a first end and a second end, the first end of the control arm being rotatably attached to the second end of the lower arm; and a swivel cam having a first end and a second end, the first end of the swivel cam being rotatably attached to the second end of the control arm. When the sliding member is in a closed position and the release body is in a normal position, force exerted on the sliding member in an opening direction causes the second end of the swivel cam to engage a closed position detent on the upper body and causes the release body to push against a surface of the lower body, such that the upper body is prevented from moving in the opening direction.

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