Spring mounting device for automotive door lock apparatus

Details Spring mounting device for automotive door lock apparatus Spring mounting device for automotive door lock apparatus

1995-11-03

1996-08-13

Lindsey, Rodney M.

Closure fasteners

Bolts

Swinging

292337, 29234112, 292DIG53, 292DIG56, 74576, 74577R, E05C 316

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055449255

ABSTRACT:
An automotive door lock apparatus comprises a lock body having a latch for engaging with a striker and a ratchet for preventing the latch from pivoting in reverse direction, the lock body defining a cavity for receiving the latch and the ratchet, a spring arranged between the wall portion of the cavity and the tip end of the ratchet for resiliently contacting the ratchet to the latch, a cover plate mounted on the body for covering the cavity and preventing the spring from jumping out, and holding portions formed in the wall portion and the tip end. The holding portions having slightly smaller diameter than the diameter of the spring for temporarily holding the end of the spring.

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