Abstract: An improved draw bolt of the type including a frame, link means having one nd pivotally connected to the frame, and a manually operable latch member pivotally connected to the other end of the link means for movement with the link means to latching and unlatching positions. A leaf spring secured to the frame is cooperable with the link means for moving the hasp-engaging end of the latch member completely clear of the hasp upon release of the manual force applied to lift the other end of the latch member away from the frame. In the preferred draw bolt, the link means comprises a spaced pair of link members and a key-actuatable bolt member is carried by the latch member between the two link members, the bolt member being engageable with a stud on the frame for releasably locking the latch member in the latching position.

Abstract: A latching device for luggage or the like cooperable with a hasp is constted so that a manually operable latch member is pivotally connected to a projection on a mounting plate for allowing the latch member to be rotated with respect thereto. A leaf spring biases the latch member into contact with the top surface of the projection. The projection includes stop surfaces for limiting rotation of the latch member in a first direction to a closed position wherein the latch member substantially overlies the mounting plate and for limiting rotation of the latch member in the opposite direction to an open position wherein the latch member is substantially perpendicular to the mounting plate. The leaf spring also biases a detent ball into contact with a surface of the latch member for releasably maintaining the latch member in the open and closed positions.