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Latch assembly

US11332964B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION · US

Inventors

Michael Strole · Brighton Township, US
Nicholas Schafer · Ogden, US
Julie Zier · Milwaukee, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 5, 2018
Grant date	May 17, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 19, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE05Y2900/546
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A latch assembly includes a forkbolt biased to rotate in a first direction about a first pivot point, and a detent biased to rotate in a second direction about a second pivot point, the detent configured to engage with the forkbolt in at least two different positions. The latch assembly further includes a lever having a first end coupled to the detent and a second end biased toward the forkbolt. The latch assembly further includes a switch configured to detect a position of both the forkbolt and the combined lever and detent.

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