Latch mechanism
US4784414A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 28, 1987 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 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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