Movement prevention device
US7210716B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 28, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 1, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/57
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A movement prevention device for a vehicle door latch mechanism includes a body movable between blocking and non-blocking positions in response to sudden changes in inertia on the vehicle, such as during a side impact crash. The device interferes with movement of the handle to prevent unintended opening of the latch mechanism.
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