Closure assembly having multi stage striker assembly
US8616612B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 4, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 13, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/696
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A closure assembly for securing a moveable panel relative to a body of a vehicle includes a striker assembly and a latch mechanism. The striker assembly includes a biasing mechanism that, when engaged by the latch mechanism, simultaneously biases the latch mechanism in a lateral direction and an axial direction to dampen movement of the latch mechanism relative to the striker assembly. The biasing mechanism provides dual damping rates.
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