MURAKOSHI MANUFACTURING CORPORATION – Earthquake-Proof Latch

Japan - One of The Most Earthquake-Prone Countries in The World

editor: AK

Japan is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world. Nearly 20% of the world’s earthquakes of magnitude 6 or greater have occurred in or around Japan and many parts of the country have experienced devastating earthquakes in the past.

About MURAKOSHI MANUFACTURING CORPORATION

MURAKOSHI MANUFACTURING CORPORATION, a manufacture in Japan, is specializing in the production of interior hardware for housing and automobile components established in 1918.

They have witnessed how dangerous that furniture’s door and drawers opened or flown out due to the major earthquakes occurred after the establishment. The Southern Hyogo Earthquake in 1995 was what led them developing of earthquake-proof latch for furniture.

Earthquake-Proof Latch - Cupboard Door Latch

Earthquake-Proof Latch is a MURAKOSHI MANUFACTURING CORPORATION's cupboard door latch which is effective item in the event of a large-scale earthquake due to the performances as below.

■ Quickly lock the doors for seismic intensity 5 or higher.
■ Automatically release the lock when the shaking subsides.
■ Can be installed on various types of furniture.

When an earthquake occurs, Earthquake-Proof Latch works before toppling over of furniture. The motion sensor instantly detects the shaking and locks the doors and drawers of furniture. By locking them, it prevents cabinet doors from violently swinging open during an earthquake for protecting unforeseen accidents that can result in injury or blocked escape routes from falling objects.