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Apparatus and method for securing a glove box lid in a closed position

US11458920B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 2, 2018
Grant dateOct 4, 2022
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Expiry dateAug 4, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE05C3/02
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus includes a stop carried on a glove box lid and a lever including an abutment, a catch and a fulcrum. The lever is displaceable about the fulcrum between a rest position and a deployed position. In the deployed position the catch engages the stop preventing the glove box lid from opening. A method of securing the glove box lid in a closed position in the event of an impact to a motor vehicle is also provided.

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