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Latch mechanism

US4784414A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 28, 1987
Grant dateNov 15, 1988
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Expiry dateAug 28, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T292/57
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A latch mechanism for a vehicle closure member. The latch includes a horizontal torsion rod activated by vertically lifting up on a handle operatively connected to the rod to lock and unlock the closure member. Biasing springs urge the handle and rod towards their closed or locked positions.

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