Latch mechanism, components thereof and process of manufacture f

Details Latch mechanism, components thereof and process of manufacture f Latch mechanism, components thereof and process of manufacture f

1988-05-23

1991-03-19

Moore, Richard E.

Closure fasteners

Bolts

Swinging

E05C 326

Patent

active

050004956

ABSTRACT:
An improved latch mechanism, components therefor and processes of manufacture of the components are disclosed. The improved latch mechanism comprises a ratchet, pawl, at least one release lever for releasing the pawl for releasing the ratchet and a locking lever for precluding the at least one release lever from releasing the pawl, the pivot point of the pawl and the at least one release lever being the same. The ratchet and pawl may abut one another along the center line of the striker receiving opening in a latch housing when the ratchet is in its locked position. A child proof safety lever is disclosed as is a one-piece method of manufacturing plastic housing carrying soft silencers, noise reducers, sealing portions and bumpers.

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patent: 4538845 (1985-09-01), Yamada
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