Latch mechanism for vehicle glove boxes or the like

Details Latch mechanism for vehicle glove boxes or the like Latch mechanism for vehicle glove boxes or the like

1993-03-24

1994-03-08

Moore, Richard E.

Closure fasteners

Bolts

Sliding

292DIG38, 292DIG31, E05C 500

Patent

active

052921590

ABSTRACT:
A new latch mechanism for a vehicle glove box doors, or other locking requirements, wherein the door is to be held in flush position relative to an adjoining panel surface, said latch mechanism comprising, an injection molded plastic body, an injection molded plastic handle, an injection molded lock member or actuator member, with the previous parts being spring biased into their appropriate positions during operation of the latch mechanism, and with the actuator member being of sufficient width to provide a strong retaining force for the latch mechanism upon the event of a vehicle crash impact and also acting to provide a wide contact locking surface to thereby assist in preventing flex distortions between said door and panel surface.

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patent: 4580822 (1986-04-01), Fukumoto
patent: 4882919 (1989-11-01), Craig
patent: 5098141 (1992-03-01), Bull

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