US3796076A
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Device for locking a lid of a luggage compartment of a motor vehicle
Assignee: Nissan Motor Co Ltd
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Filing: 1973-03-01
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Granted: 1974-03-12
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Expires: 1993-03-01
Abstract
Abstract A locking device comprises a striker and a lock lever which is rotatably mounted on a shaft extending perpendicularly to the longitudinal direction of a motor vehicle. The shaft is carried by a base member secured to a lid, while the striker to a luggage compartment. The lock lever has a lug extending transversely therefrom and also has a hook. A distance between the lug and the shaft is longer than a distance between the hook and the shaft. A cam is provided in the device which is operated by a key through a lock. The cam lifts the lug when the key is turned to its ''''unlock'''' position to release the hook from the striker. The lug and the hook are arranged about the shaft at a acute angle.
Inventors
- 👤 Y Miyabayashi
- 👤 K Yamaha
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 16:54
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B83/00; E05B83/16; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S292/00; Y10S292/43; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/08; Y10T292/0911; Y10T292/0926; Y10T292/0928; Y10T292/093; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5093; Y10T70/5155; Y10T70/5199; Y10T70/5372; Y10T70/5531; Y10T70/5889; Y10T70/5903
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
A device for locking a lid of a luggage compartment of a motor vehicle having a longitudinal direction, the device comprising: a striker secured to the luggage compartment; a base member secured to the lid, said base member having a shaft; a lock lever rotatably mounted on said shaft; said lock lever having a lug extending transversly therefrom and having a hook adapted to engage said striker; an outer lock cylinder secured to the lid; an inner lock cylinder disposed in said outer lock cylinder, said inner lock cylinder being rotatable when a correct key is inserted thereinto; a cam integrated with said inner lock cylinder, said cam abutting on said lug at its periphery; and a spring for subjecting said lock lever to a torque about said shaft to urge said hook to engage said striker; and wherein a distance between said lug and said shaft is longer than a distance between said hook and said shaft; and wherein said lug and said hook are arranged about said shaft at an acute angle.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
174 words
A device for locking a lid of a luggage compartment of a motor vehicle having a longitudinal direction, the device comprising: a striker secured to the luggage compartment; a base member secured to the lid, said base member having a shaft; a lock lever rotatably mounted on said shaft; said lock lever having a lug extending transversly therefrom and having a hook adapted to engage said striker; an outer lock cylinder secured to the lid; an inner lock cylinder disposed in said outer lock cylinder, said inner lock cylinder being rotatable when a correct key is inserted thereinto; a cam integrated with said inner lock cylinder, said cam abutting on said lug at its periphery; and a spring for subjecting said lock lever to a torque about said shaft to urge said hook to engage said striker; and wherein a distance between said lug and said shaft is longer than a distance between said hook and said shaft; and wherein said lug and said hook are arranged about said shaft at an acute angle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein when said hook is initially engaged with said striker, rotation of the key to its ''''unlock'''' position causes said cam to lift said lug against the action of said spring.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A device as claimed in claim 2, wherein said striker is disposed in a hypothetical plane which forms an acute angle with the longitudinal direction of the motor vehicle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device as claimed in claim 3, wherein said shaft extends perpendicularly to the longitudinal direction of the motor vehicle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A device as claimed in claim 4, wherein said base member has notches for guiding said striker toward said hook of said lock lever.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
54 words
A device as claimed in claim 5, wherein said striker comprises two side rods and a cross rod interconnecting said two side rods, and wherein said cross rod abuts on said lock lever to urge said hook against the action of said spring until striker is trapped by said hook in closing the lid.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
47 words
A device as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a shielding member covering said base member, said shaft, said lock lever, said inner and outer lock cylinders and said cam, said shielding member having an opening for permitting said striker to extend when the lid is closed.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-03-11 | 1977-09-10 | 1978-03-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-11 | 1981-09-10 | 1982-03-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-11 | 1985-09-10 | 1986-03-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |