Lockheed Martin Corporation
APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR LATCHING OBJECTS

Abstract:

In one embodiment, a system includes a first object, a second object, and a latch. The latch includes a worm gear, a spur gear, and a lever arm. The spur gear rotates in response to rotating the worm gear. The lever arm rotates in response to rotating the spur gear. The first object latches to the second object in response to rotating the lever arm.