Closure fasteners – Bolts – Sliding
Patent
1995-04-12
1997-09-09
Boucher, Darnell M.
Closure fasteners
Bolts
Sliding
296 9722, 292DIG72, 292DIG61, 292334, E05C 106
Patent
active
056648111
ABSTRACT:
A release mechanism for use with fuel filler door latch systems that provides superior control of door movement during the entire service life of the motor vehicle. The biasing mechanism of the present invention includes a kick-out spring that acts directly against the striker bar. As such, the kick-out spring is not exposed to over-stressing and does not cause undue wear of the automobile body. The kick-out spring is a leaf spring having a first end that is secured to the housing, an intermediate section routed between posts extending outwardly from the housing, and a cantilevered second end that is oriented to be engaged and resiliently deflected by the striker bar when the fuel filler door is moved toward its closed position. In the closed position, the striker bar forcibly biases the second end of the kick-out spring to a deflected position. Upon release of the striker bar, the kick-out spring acts on the striker bar for urging the fuel filler door to its open position, thereby permitting the kick-out spring to return to its non-deflected position.
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Lanyk Douglas S.
Martus Charles R.
Boucher Darnell M.
Lectron Products, Inc.
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