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Vehicle door latch device

US9982466B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 24, 2014
Grant dateMay 29, 2018
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Expiry dateJul 26, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE05B85/243
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A vehicle door latch device includes: a base fixed to a door; a latch pivotally supported on the base, and configured to be rotatable in association with opening and closing of the door, the latch having a cam portion on an outer periphery thereof; a detection lever pivotally supported on the base by a shaft, the detection lever having a detecting portion, which slides along the cam portion in association with rotation of the latch, and a cam surface, the detection lever being configured to be rotatable, by the detecting portion sliding along the cam portion, to a position corresponding to a rotational position of the latch; and a detection switch configured to detect open and closed states of the door by being turned ON and OFF by coming into contact with and separating from the cam surface in association with rotation of the detection lever.

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