Inertial lockout mechanism
US8961062B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 28, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 20, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/602
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An inertial lockout mechanism is coupled to a latch mechanism, such that, during a collision event, the inertial lockout mechanism will move to an interference position such that the latch mechanism will be retained in a locked position as an inertial force is realized on the latch mechanism. Specifically tailored compression spring configurations ensure that the inertial lockout mechanism will move to the interference position before the latch mechanism can move to the unlocked position.
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