Latches, hinges, and slides all have a utilitarian function in common: they secure two parts together, often when one component moves and the other is stationary. They latch, lock, open and close, slide, tilt, rotate, lock in place, close automatically, close softly, and do many other actions. And, while doing that, they must work smoothly and reliably for upwards of hundreds of thousands of cycles.
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