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US3572790A
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Auxiliary hood latch
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1969-03-05
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Granted: 1971-03-30
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Expires: 1989-03-05
Abstract
Abstract An auxiliary hood latch includes a striker mounted to the hood and a bolt mounted pivotally to the body for movement between latched and unlatched positions. The bolt engages with the striker in the latched position to cooperate with the primary latch in holding the hood in closed position. A blocking member is pivotally mounted to the body for movement between a blocking position wherein the blocking member blocks the movement of the bolt to maintain the bolt in latched position and an unblocking position, when engaged by the striker, to permit the bolt to move to unlatched position.
Inventors
- 👤 Harley L Kapanka
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 09:48
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B83/00; E05B83/16; E05B83/24; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/08; Y10T292/0911; Y10T292/0926; Y10T292/0928; Y10T292/0931; Y10T292/0934; Y10T292/1043; Y10T292/1051; Y10T292/1052; Y10T292/1057
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
In a vehicle body having a closure member mounted on a support member for movement between open and closed positions, the combination comprising, a striker mounted on one member, a bolt mounted on the other member for movement between latched and unlatched positions and engageable with the striker in the latched position to hold the closure in the closed position, means biasing the bolt toward the latched position, blocking means mounted on the other member for movement between blocking and unblocking positions, biasing means normally biasing the blocking means to the blocking position wherein the blocking means blocks movement of the bolt to unlatched position, means mounted to the one member for moving the blocking means to the unblocking position upon movement of the closure to the closed position and for maintaining the blocking means in the unblocking position in the closed position of the closure member to permit movement of the bolt between latched and unlatched positions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
In a vehicle body having a closure member mounted on a support member for movement between open and closed positions, the combination comprising, a striker mounted on one member, a bolt mounted on the other member for movement between latched and unlatched positions and engageable with the striker in the latched position to hold the closure in the closed position, means biasing the bolt toward the latched position, blocking means mounted on the other member for movement between blocking and unblocking positions, biasing means normally biasing the blocking means to the blocking position wherein the blocking means blocks movement of the bolt to unlatched position, means mounted to the one member for moving the blocking means to the unblocking position upon movement of the closure to the closed position and for maintaining the blocking means in the unblocking position in the closed position of the closure member to permit movement of the bolt between latched and unlatched positions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
158 words
In a vehicle body having a closure member mounted on a support member for movement between open and closed positions, the combination comprising, a striker mounted on one member, a bolt mounted on the other member for movement between latched and unlatched positions and engageable with the striker in the latched position to hold the closure in the closed position, spring means selectively and alternatively maintaining the bolt in the latched or unlatched position, blocking means mounted on the other member for movement between blocking and unblocking positions, biasing means biasing the blocking means to the blocking position, means maintaining the blocking means in the unblocking position when the closure is in the closed position to permit movement of the bolt from latched to unlatched positions, means moving the bolt from latched to unlatched positions, and means mounted on the one member for moving the bolt to the latched position as the closure moves to the open position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
158 words
In a vehicle body having a closure member mounted on a support member for movement between open and closed positions, the combination comprising, a striker mounted on one member, a bolt mounted on the other member for movement between latched and unlatched positions and engageable with the striker in the latched position to hold the closure in the closed position, spring means selectively and alternatively maintaining the bolt in the latched or unlatched position, blocking means mounted on the other member for movement between blocking and unblocking positions, biasing means biasing the blocking means to the blocking position, means maintaining the blocking means in the unblocking position when the closure is in the closed position to permit movement of the bolt from latched to unlatched positions, means moving the bolt from latched to unlatched positions, and means mounted on the one member for moving the bolt to the latched position as the closure moves to the open position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
234 words
In a vehiCle body having a closure mounted on a support for movement between open and closed positions, the combination comprising, a striker mounted on one member and including a projection, a bolt mounted on the other member for movement between latched and unlatched positions and engageable with the striker in the latched position to hold the closure in the closed position, means moving the bolt from latched to unlatched positions operable from a remote position to the bolt, said projection engaging the bolt for moving the bolt from the unlatched to the latched position upon movement of the closure from the closed to the open position, a blocking lever pivotally mounted on the other member for movement between blocking and unblocking positions, the projection engaging the blocking lever to move the blocking lever from the blocking to the unblocking positions upon movement of the closure from the open to the closed position to permit movement of the bolt between latched and unlatched positions, spring means selectively and alternatively maintaining the bolt in either one of the latched and the unlatched positions, and means on the bolt engageable by the striker when the closure is moved to the closed position to move the bolt from the latched toward the unlatched position, said spring means thereafter returning the bolt to the latched position retainingly engaging the striker and holding the closure in the closed position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
234 words
In a vehiCle body having a closure mounted on a support for movement between open and closed positions, the combination comprising, a striker mounted on one member and including a projection, a bolt mounted on the other member for movement between latched and unlatched positions and engageable with the striker in the latched position to hold the closure in the closed position, means moving the bolt from latched to unlatched positions operable from a remote position to the bolt, said projection engaging the bolt for moving the bolt from the unlatched to the latched position upon movement of the closure from the closed to the open position, a blocking lever pivotally mounted on the other member for movement between blocking and unblocking positions, the projection engaging the blocking lever to move the blocking lever from the blocking to the unblocking positions upon movement of the closure from the open to the closed position to permit movement of the bolt between latched and unlatched positions, spring means selectively and alternatively maintaining the bolt in either one of the latched and the unlatched positions, and means on the bolt engageable by the striker when the closure is moved to the closed position to move the bolt from the latched toward the unlatched position, said spring means thereafter returning the bolt to the latched position retainingly engaging the striker and holding the closure in the closed position.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-03-29 | 1974-09-28 | 1975-03-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-29 | 1978-09-28 | 1979-03-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-29 | 1982-09-28 | 1983-03-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |