Inertia-activated mechanism

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2007-04-10

2007-04-10

Estremsky, Gary (Department: 3676)

Closure fasteners

Bolts

Emergency operating means

C292SDIG022

Reexamination Certificate

active

10994792

ABSTRACT:
An inertia activated mechanism that may be incorporated with a door handle assembly and counteracts a crash force. When the crash force is applied, a locking tab is in a lock position to prevent a latch mechanism from releasing and opening the vehicle door. When the crash force is removed, the locking tab returns to a normal position, allowing the latch mechanism to function normally. The locking tab is attached to a weight by a cable. The weight moves and causes displacement of the locking tab when the crash force is applied and is restrained by a spring when the crash force is removed.

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