This is a classical bi stable bias spring arrangement in which the pivot pins and the anchors are laterally spaced apart , such that there is {HEAD ~ a more tensioned spring condition} between {TAIL ~ the less tensioned spring conditions} which occur when the latch plate is in either of its stable positions  
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This is a classical bi stable bias spring arrangement in which the pivot pins and the anchors are laterally spaced apart , such that there is { HEAD ~ a more tensioned spring condition } between { TAIL ~ the less tensioned spring conditions } which occur when the latch plate is in either of its stable positions
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