Latch mechanism with locking feature
US9902297B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 8, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 12, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2/2358
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A latch mechanism is provided and may include a first plate, a second plate, a cam rotatably supported between the first plate and the second plate, and a plurality of pawls rotatably supported between the first plate and the second plate. The plurality of pawls are movable from an unlocked state to a locked state by the cam. The plurality of pawls each include a plurality of discrete locking members extending toward and received by respective notches formed in one of the first plate and the second plate.
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