Canopy latch with automatic lock

[peter anson]

A couple of months ago Fritz Wagoner (hope I got the name right) came up with a neat idea for a canopy latch which locked by the handle going "over center". A couple of people have asked me if I was interested in making a production version. I liked the original idea but I wanted something that was even more positively locked, a sort of belt plus braces. It had to be easy and intuitive to use and capable of being opened from the outside. Here's the plan:

Here's the prototype:


And here's a link to a short video demonstrating the operation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvCBIxyOqBM&feature=youtu.be

The locking mechanism is a simple ball in the hole type. Mass is about 140 grams. If there is sufficient interest in these I'll get a batch made.

Peter

[GordonTurner]

Hi Peter

I’m in. Looks great!!!

Gordon

[Matt541]

Excellent! Put me on the list, was already planning on putting in an order for some of your products.

(Too bad I already cut the slide hole in my canopy...)

[RCfly46]

Peter, Looks great! I'll take one for sure!

I need some other stuff from you, so let me know when they're available and I'll place an order. Thanks!

Joe Kirik
SE Mich
Waiex 181 Corvair 2775
On gear, wings rigged
Working on engine & controls

[kf2sonex]

I would like one as well, since I am quickly coming to that point in my build.

Margaret Hastedt
Ciollege Station, TX
Sonex 1639 Jab 3300
"All the big parts are done"

[Tnhelm]

I’m in also. Getting close to canopy install as well.
tnhelm@gmail.com

[WaiexN143NM]

hi peter,
looks great! i’ll take one. when you do get them ready. i’ll order a few other things also.
be safe and take care. let us know when your’e coming to oshkosh again.

thanks,

WaiexN143NM
Michael

[Carlos Trigo]

Hi Peter

Do you think this latch mechanism would be adaptable for the Swing back type canopies?

If yes, count me in.

Carlos

[peter anson]

Will work on either side of the aircraft. Just a matter of reversing the handles. I'll get a batch made. Check my web site http://www.ansoneng.com/ for updates in a few weeks. I still have to solve a couple of little manufacturing problems. Don't have any firm price yet as I need to get prices from suppliers.

Peter

[sonex1566]

Hi Peter, count me in as well! For once in my life I am on the right continent.