Vehicle door latch device
US10641017B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 29, 2017 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 10, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05B85/04
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A vehicle door latch device comprises an engagement mechanism housing having a striker entering groove into which a striker can enter, a cover member occluding an opening of the engagement mechanism housing, a latch pivotally mounted in the engagement mechanism housing and capable of engaging with the striker which has entered the striker entering groove, a ratchet pivotally mounted in the engagement mechanism housing and capable of engaging with the latch, and movable elements relating to the operation of the ratchet. The housing has a guide path through which the invasion fluid can be guided to an outside direction of a region that the movable elements are disposed.
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