Tailgate latch
US5000496A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 28, 1988 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/1057
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A latch for the tailgate of a pickup truck is provided which employs a conical striker mechanism engaging a resiliently biased jaw, contact surfaces of the jaw and striker being arranged to cause further locking engagement upon attempted withdrawal of the striker from engagement with the jaw in the locked condition, the striker and jaw being arranged in the vehicle body to be self-adjustingly positionable at assembly and utilize a minimal number of separate parts to perform these functions.
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