Latch bolt
US7195292B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 17, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 17, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/1082
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A latch mechanism includes a chassis and a latch bolt movably mounted on the chassis. The chassis includes an abutment, and the latch bolt is moveable between an open position in which the latch bolt can receive a striker of a vehicle, a closed position at which the striker is capable of being retained by the latch bolt, and an over-travel position. The latch mechanism includes a buffer having a displacing element and an engagement portion. The buffer is capable of operably acting between the abutment and the latch bolt to absorb over-travel of the latch bolt. The displacing element is capable of moving frictionally against the engagement portion during over-travel to generate a frictional force to absorb over-travel energy of the latch bolt.
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