Apparatus and method for securing a glove box lid in a closed position
US11458920B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 2, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 4, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 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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