Release handle assembly having inertial blocking member
US9708836B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 4, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 8, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/57
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An inertial blocking member subassembly comprising: an inertial blocking member associated with a release handle assembly framework, the blocking member having a center of gravity offset from an axis of rotation, and the blocking member being rotationally and translationally movable between an at-rest position, in which the blocking member does not prevent actuation of the release handle, and an engaged position, in which the blocking member prevents actuation of a release handle. A biasing element biases the blocking member into the engaged position. As a result of an acceleration force acting on the blocking member center of gravity, the blocking member is rotationally and translationally moved from the at-rest position to the engaged position, and in which engaged position the blocking member is retained by a blocking member retainer until disengagement of the blocking member retainer from one of the release handle assembly framework and the blocking member.
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