Latch for a vehicle door

Details Latch for a vehicle door Latch for a vehicle door

1979-10-12

1981-03-31

Moore, Richard E.

Closure fasteners

Bolts

Sliding and swinging

292201, E05C 502

Patent

active

042589452

ABSTRACT:
The latch is of the type comprising a case for the latch mechanism and a keeper which is movable relative to the mechanism. An actuating element for releasing the latch mechanism and the keeper for opening the door is provided. Means are provided for reducing the force exerted on the actuating element by the keeper when opening the latch. The force reducing means comprise a lever which is pivotally mounted in the case and comprises at least one stop recess which cooperates with the actuating element and is pivotally mounted on a first link forming a claw for retaining the keeper in the latched position of the latch. The first link is pivotally mounted on a second link which is pivotally mounted in the case.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2709621 (1955-05-01), Votypka et al.
patent: 3328060 (1967-06-01), Soderberg
patent: 3378291 (1968-04-01), Brian
patent: 4163443 (1979-08-01), Peterson

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