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Tongue latch with protection

US8491020B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 19, 2008
Grant dateJul 23, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 14, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T292/1099
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tongue latch with a protection comprising a metal part folded to form a first longitudinal extension and a second longitudinal extension, the longitudinal extension terminates with a circular form having a squared hole, wherein the second extension has a lowered edge with special cuttings to lock the protection is provided. The protection comprises a hollow part made from a plastic material with low coefficient of friction and a mouthpiece with thin walls to better adjust to the dimensions of the tongue.

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