Description
A lift and turn latch is a type of latch that is operated by lifting the handle and then turning it. The handle is connected to a cam, which is a spring-loaded mechanism that engages with a pawl on the latch body. When the handle is lifted, it compresses the spring and disengages the pawl, allowing the latch to open. Turning the handle rotates the cam, which re-engages the pawl and secures the latch closed.