Emergency trunk interior release latch

Details Emergency trunk interior release latch Emergency trunk interior release latch

1993-12-21

1995-08-29

Lindsey, Rodney M.

Closure fasteners

Rollback and spindle connection

292203, 292DIG43, 292DIG65, E05B 6320

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054453267

ABSTRACT:
A latch for releasably securing the trunk lid of a vehicle which may be actuated by a person inside the trunk in emergency situations. The device includes a latch assembly operable by both a conventional exterior lock assembly and a release assembly positioned within the trunk compartment. The release assembly utilizes a flexible cable coupled to a detent lever within the latch in which the cable may be pulled by a person inside the trunk to open the trunk lid. Alternatively or additionally, the release assembly may utilize a spring loaded button which engages the detent lever to release the lid upon actuation. An alternate embodiment of the present invention includes a luminescent coating on the release assembly.

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