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Latch assembly for vehicle

A latch and assembly technology, applied in vehicle locks, vehicle parts, special positions of vehicles, etc., can solve the problems of expensive manufacturing, difficult operation of latches, and time-consuming

Inactive Publication Date: 2017-02-22
JOHNSON CONTROLS TECH CO +1
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However some latches can be difficult to operate and / or expensive / time consuming to manufacture

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[0020] figure 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary vehicle 10 including an interior 12 having seats 14 , a center console 16 and an instrument panel 18 . As discussed in detail below, the center console 16, instrument panel 18, and / or other areas within the interior 12, such as a door panel, an instrument panel, a trunk storage system, or an armrest, may include a latch assembly that A component has any of a variety of suitable functions. For example, in some embodiments, the latch assembly is configured to selectively secure a sliding armrest to a suitable support structure. As another example, in some embodiments, the latch assembly is configured to selectively secure an access door to a suitable support structure, such as a door of a storage box. In some cases, the center console 16 may employ a rolling door having a latch assembly that secures the rolling door at one or more rail locations. The latch assembly may include a button and a cable, and when the button is d...

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A latch assembly (24) for a vehicle interior component includes a button (52) configured to move in a first direction in response to a depressing force, a first side arm configured to translate in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction in response to movement of the button (52) in the first direction, and a second side arm configured to translate in a third direction perpendicular to the first direction in response to movement of the button (52) in the first direction. The latch assembly also includes a cable (53) extending between the first side arm and a remote device (55), wherein translation of the first side arm in the second direction drives the cable (53) to retract from an extended position to a retracted position to actuate the remote device (55). A linkage is provided to substantially link the translation of the first side arm in the second direction to the translation of the second side arm in the third direction.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Documents [0002] This application claims priority and benefit to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 001,584, filed May 21, 2014, entitled "Latch Assembly for Vehicles," the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. technical field [0003] The present invention relates generally to automotive interior trim, and more particularly to a latch assembly for use in the interior of a vehicle. Background technique [0004] Vehicle storage boxes can be located throughout the interior of a vehicle to store belongings or other small items. For example, a center console may include a storage bin suitable for storing sunglasses, driving glasses, or other items. Other storage bins may be located inside the vehicle in an overhead console, an armrest, seats, door panels, a dashboard or other areas. Certain storage bins include a door configured to enclose and / or conceal items contained in the storage bin from view. A varie...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): E05B83/28E05B79/22B60N2/75
CPCB60R7/06B60N2/793B60R7/046E05B83/28E05B79/22
Inventor 瑞克·A·安德森
Owner JOHNSON CONTROLS TECH CO