Latch assembly with pawl switch override device
US9714532B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 9, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 25, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 29, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/1043
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
In one aspect, a latch assembly is provided. The latch assembly includes a claw movable between a latched position and an unlatched position, and a pawl movable between a first position and a second position. The pawl engages and holds the claw in the latched position when the pawl is in the first position, and the pawl disengages the claw for movement to the unlatched position when the pawl is in the second position. The latch assembly also includes a switch cam movable between a switch-off position and a switch-on position. The claw engages and holds the switch cam in the switch-on position when the claw is in the unlatched position, the claw releasing the switch cam for movement to the switch-off position when the claw rotates to the latched position.
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