Latching mechanism for a pivotally mounted door

Details Latching mechanism for a pivotally mounted door Latching mechanism for a pivotally mounted door

E - Fixed Constructions

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292/18

E05C 19/00 (2006.01)

Patent

CA 1259359

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A latching mechanism for a pivotally mounted door of an interior compartment, such as a compartment of a vehicle, is provided. The latching mechanism includes a latch mountable within the compartment and a striker plate mountable on the door. The latch includes a latching element and with the striker plate has catch means to engage the latching element upon pushing of the door to a closed position to thereby latch the door closed. The latch includes spring means which are effective to disengage the latching element upon pushing on the door after the door has first been closed and latched. The latch also includes retardation means connected to the latching element. The retardation means is effective to delay disengagement of the latching element and the catch for a short time after the door is pushed when the door is in the closed and latched condition.

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