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Vehicle door latch device

US10641017B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 29, 2017
Grant dateMay 5, 2020
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Expiry dateFeb 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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