Vehicle latch assembly and method of dampening sound during a closing process of the vehicle latch assembly
US9879449B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 3, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 30, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/1075
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A vehicle latch assembly includes a housing having a frame plate. Also included is a claw disposed within the housing and operatively coupled to the frame plate, the claw configured to rotate between an open latch position and a closed latch position. Further included is a claw buffer disposed within the housing and configured to interact with the claw upon rotation to the closed latch position, the claw buffer including at least one abutment portion configured to engage the claw prior to reaching the closed latch position.
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