Anti-rattle vehicle door latch mechanism

Details Anti-rattle vehicle door latch mechanism Anti-rattle vehicle door latch mechanism

1977-07-18

1979-11-13

Moore, Richard E.

Closure fasteners

Bolts

Hooked end

29234112, E05C 308

Patent

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041741285

ABSTRACT:
An anti-rattle mechanism for automatically and releasably latching a door hinged to a vehicle body is disclosed. The mechanism comprises a cylindrical pin carried by a first mounting member which pin is compressively captured against an abutment surface on a second mounting member by a cam hook member pivotally carried by the second mounting member. The compressive capture of the cylindrical pin against the abutment surface by the cam hook member to provide automatic latching and anti-rattle features is described. A specific embodiment including minimum moving parts and providing for one-handed operation is disclosed.

REFERENCES:
patent: 1937978 (1933-12-01), Miller
patent: 2812205 (1957-11-01), Jakeway
patent: 3044287 (1962-07-01), Pelcin
patent: 3161426 (1964-12-01), Peras
patent: 3281176 (1966-10-01), McKey
patent: 3610668 (1971-10-01), Tixier

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