Closure fasteners – Bolts – Swinging
Patent
1988-09-28
1991-03-19
Moore, Richard E.
Closure fasteners
Bolts
Swinging
292DIG43, 292DIG55, E05C 326
Patent
active
050004964
ABSTRACT:
A latch for the tailgate of a pickup truck is provided which employs a conical striker mechanism engaging a resiliently biased jaw, contact surfaces of the jaw and striker being arranged to cause further locking engagement upon attempted withdrawal of the striker from engagement with the jaw in the locked condition, the striker and jaw being arranged in the vehicle body to be self-adjustingly positionable at assembly and utilize a minimal number of separate parts to perform these functions.
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Coseo William J.
Miskech Peter
Ruck, Jr. George E.
Ford Motor Company
Moore Richard E.
Sadler Clifford L.
Stock Daniel M.
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