Fuel filler latch assembly
US5076622A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 25, 1990 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/1082
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A solenoid actuated self-compensating latching apparatus adapted for use in motor vehicle applications. The latching appartus includes a solenoid assembly having an armature movable between a first and second position. A latch mechanism is secured to the solenoid assembly and includes a latch member coupled to the armature for lockingly engaging a striker when the armature is in one position and releasably disengaging the striker when the armature is in the other position. The latch mechanism is self-compensating to align the latch member relative to the striker, prior to engagement therewith, to compensate for alignment variation between the latch member and the striker.
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