Latch mechanism for a vehicle

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2005-03-15

2005-03-15

Sandy, Robert J. (Department: 3677)

Closure fasteners

Bolts

Swinging

C292SDIG002, C292S201000, C292SDIG004

Reexamination Certificate

active

06866311

ABSTRACT:
A latch including a latch bolt movable between a primary latch position and an open position, a pawl moveable between a first engaged position where it secures the latch bolt in at least its primary latch position and a second released position where it releases the latch bolt from at least its first primary latch position, release means moveable between a rest position where it allows the pawl to achieve its first engaged position and an actuated position where it retains the pawl in its second released position, the latch bolt further including a secondary latch position, wherein the latch further comprises a capture means arranged so as to prevent engagement of the pawl in the secondary latch position during closure of the door, until the claw has rotated to a predetermined position beyond that at which engagement in the secondary latch position may otherwise occur.

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