Noiseless latch for particular use on vehicle doors
US4073519A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 13, 1976 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 1978 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 1996 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/1047
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
In a door latch system having a metal latching member engageable with a metal striker, a noise suppressor of resilient material is dovetail jointed to the latching member, in such a position thereon that the striker makes noiseless contact therewith upon closure of the door. The latch further comprises a stop of resilient material arranged for contact with the striker in a fully latched position, and a guide of relatively rigid, wear-resistant material extending along a striker guideway in the main body of the latch.
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