WO2000050712A1 - Verrou pour compartiment avec poignee active - Google Patents

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WO2000050712A1
WO2000050712A1 PCT/US2000/004826 US0004826W WO0050712A1 WO 2000050712 A1 WO2000050712 A1 WO 2000050712A1 US 0004826 W US0004826 W US 0004826W WO 0050712 A1 WO0050712 A1 WO 0050712A1
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handle
console
latch
living
housing
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Christopher J. Pinkow
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Southco, Inc.
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B83/00—Vehicle locks specially adapted for particular types of wing or vehicle
    • E05B83/28—Locks for glove compartments, console boxes, fuel inlet covers or the like
    • E05B83/32—Locks for glove compartments, console boxes, fuel inlet covers or the like for console boxes, e.g. between passenger seats
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60N—SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60N2/00—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
    • B60N2/75—Arm-rests
    • B60N2/79—Adaptations for additional use of the arm-rests
    • B60N2/793—Adaptations for additional use of the arm-rests for use as storage compartments
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B15/00—Other details of locks; Parts for engagement by bolts of fastening devices
    • E05B15/04—Spring arrangements in locks
    • E05B2015/0468—Spring arrangements in locks made of one piece with a lock part

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  • the present invention relates to a latch assembly and more particularly to console latches where a button is depressed to release the latch.
  • Console latches are generally used to secure the cover of a compartment such as, for example, a console in a vehicle.
  • a console consists of a container, which is swingably hinged between passenger seats to swing out of the way when the vehicle operator or passenger desires.
  • the consoles can store objects therein such as loose change, sunglasses, maps, pens, paper and other articles, which the driver and/or passengers may find it necessary to use.
  • some consoles also include cup holders, which may be integrally molded therein or can comprise a foldout member, which can be unfolded to form a cup-holding device.
  • console cover It is generally desirable to maintain the console cover in a closed position to secure contents therein when the vehicle is being operated. In some instances, it is also desirable to lift the console from a horizontal position to a vertical position and have the console lid and container body move together so that the contents remain secured inside. It is known to provide a depressible latching device, which can secure a console lid to the console body and be opened as the vehicle operator or passenger desires by depression of a latch button.
  • consoles which employ more complex configurations than simply a cover and console body.
  • the console, its cover and body themselves may also operate as a unit to cover yet another compartment body which can store additional articles.
  • the second compartment is merely covered by the adjacent positioning of the console cover and first console compartment, which swing into and out of position to cover the contents of the second compartment.
  • a console latch is provided for securing a multi-tiered compartment bin by securing a closure panel to a first compartment and securing the first compartment to a second compartment.
  • the latch permits the release and securing of one or more of the multi-tiered compartment bins.
  • the first compartment bin may be opened with the latch and the second compartment bin remain closed, or alternately, both compartment bins may be opened, or the second compartment bin only may be open, or both compartment bins may be closed.
  • the latch also includes locking means for locking the actuation member or a latching element carried thereon against depression to maintain the latch in a closed and locked position.
  • the latch has a housing which carries an actuation member, such as, for example, a handle or button thereon.
  • the actuation member preferably is a living spring which is depressed to release a pawl member and a pawl keeper.
  • the actuation member is configured for attachment to the housing and is maintained on the front face thereof.
  • the pawl of the actuation member extends downwardly from the housing and the keeper of the actuation member is contained within the housing and is accessed through a cutout window of the housing.
  • the living spring actuation member is actuated by the depression of either the top portion or bottom portion thereof to release a respective engaging element, such as an associated latching pawl member or keeper connected thereto.
  • a locking member is carried on the housing, and can be a lock cylinder, which regulates a locking pawl which is supported on housing for rotational movement between a first position which permits depression of the lower portion of the actuation member to release the latching pawl and a second position which interferes with the actuating member to prevent depression of the button or movement of the latching pawl (in the event the button is partially depressed). It is an object of the present invention to provide a latch, which is useable for securing dual compartments of a console in a vehicle.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide an actuation member, which is a living spring handle member, which can be flexed in a first direction to regulate a first catch element and in a second direction to regulate a second catch element.
  • Fig. 1 is a front elevation view of a latch according to the present invention.
  • Fig. 2 is a bottom plan view of the latch shown in Fig. 1.
  • Fig. 3 is a top plan view of the latch of Fig. 1, shown without the lock plug installed.
  • Fig. 3 a is a parallel perspective view of the latch of Fig. 1, as viewed from the top right corner of the latch.
  • Fig. 4 is a sectional view taken along the line 4 — 4 of Fig. 1,
  • Fig. 5 is a rear elevation view of the handle of the latch according to the present invention.
  • Fig. 6 is a top plan view of the handle of the latch according to the present invention.
  • Fig. 7 is a right side elevation view of the handle of the latch according to the present invention.
  • Fig. 8 is a top plan view of the locking pawl of the latch according to the present invention.
  • Fig. 9 is a front elevation view of the locking pawl shown in Fig. 8.
  • Fig. 10 is a parallel perspective view of the pawl member shown in Figs. 8 and 9.
  • a latch 10 according to the present invention is shown having a housing 11 and actuation means.
  • the actuation means is shown comprising a handle 12, which has a face 13, and first catch means shown comprising a latching pawl 14.
  • the handle 12 further includes second catch means, which is shown comprising a keeper 15.
  • the housing 11 has mounting means for mounting the latch 10 onto a mounting surface, such as, for example, to a console compartment.
  • the mounting means is shown comprising a pair of bores 16, 17 disposed in the ends of posts 18,19, respectively, projecting from the top of the housing 11.
  • the top of the housing 11 has a window 21 disposed therein to provide access to the second catch means or keeper 15.
  • a latching member such as a pawl with a hook end
  • a lock plug aperture 22 is also disposed in the top of the housing 11 for accommodating a lock plug (not shown).
  • the lock plug while not shown, can comprise any suitable commercially available mechanisms, which can be regulated with a key, or other operator, to selectively rotate the locking pawl 30 (Fig.
  • a bore 23 which preferably is configured to receive a matingly configured lock plug (not shown) is disposed in the housing 11.
  • the lock plug preferably connects to a locking pawl 30, shown in Fig. 2, to rotate the locking pawl 30 from a first or locking position along the direction of arrow "a" to a second or releasing position, indicated by the broken line representation of the pawl 31'.
  • a locking pawl stage 33 is shown extending from the housing 11 into the housing space and supporting the locking pawl 30.
  • the handle 12 includes mounting means for mounting the handle 12 to the housing 11.
  • the mounting means is shown preferably comprising a mounting arm 35, which extends rearwardly from the face 13 of the handle 12.
  • the mounting arm 35 includes a pair of fingers 36, 37 which have barbs 38, 39, respectively, disposed on each end thereof.
  • the fingers 36, 37 are separated, forming a space 40 therebetween.
  • the first catch means or latching pawl 14 is shown disposed on the lower portion of the handle 12, while the second catch means or keeper 15 is disposed on the upper portion of the handle 12.
  • the mounting arm 35 of the handle 12 is shown installed on the housing 11 and extending through a sleeve 43 extending rearwardly from the front of the housing 11.
  • the barbs 36, 37 extend past the sleeve 43 and grip the end of the sleeve 43 to retain the handle 12 on the housing 11.
  • the first catch means or latching pawl 14 is shown best in Fig. 7, comprising a leg portion 44 with a hook portion 45 disposed on an end thereof.
  • the locking pawl 30 is shown in Fig. 2 in a locking position relative to the leg portion 44 of the latching pawl 14. In this position, the locking pawl 30 blocks rearward movement of the leg portion 44 to maintain the hook 45 in latching engagement with a keeper member (not shown). While not shown, it is understood that a keeper, for engaging with the latching pawl 14, can be provided on a corresponding compartment panel, which the latch 10 is to secure to its mounting carrier. Likewise, when the locking pawl 30 is moved out of engagement with the leg 44, to its broken line position 31', there is clearance for the latching pawl leg portion 44 to move and clear the pawl hook 45 away from the latching engagement with a keeper, such as another member or surface.
  • the locking pawl 30 is shown in Figs. 8 and 9, having an aperture 59, disposed on the attachment arm portion 60 of the locking pawl 30, for attachment to the pin of a lock plug member (not shown).
  • the attachment aperture 59 also facilitates mounting the pawl to the stage 33 of the housing 11.
  • the pawl 30 includes a notch 61 disposed in the engaging arm portion 62 thereof, which, as shown in Fig. 2, engages with the leg portion 44 of the latching pawl 14.
  • the handle 12 is configured to comprise a living spring member which can be depressed along its upper or lower face 13 to release, respectively, the second catch means or keeper 15 and the first catch means or latching pawl 14.
  • the handle 12 is provided with a plurality of stiffening ribs generally 50 disposed along the rear of the face 13.
  • the latch 10 can be operated in an installation to regulate the opening and closing of a dual compartment bin.
  • the latch 10 can be installed so that the first catch, or latching pawl
  • the latch 10 is installed on a compartment closure cover or compartment and the keeper on the other.
  • compartment closure cover (although not shown) can comprise a tray or storage compartment itself which can be furnished with yet an additional closure cover (not shown) which may have a latching pawl or hook for engaging and securing to the second catch means or keeper
  • the lock plug can be accessed by opening the upper compartment closure panel by depressing the top of the handle 12 to release a hook or pawl member from the second catch means or keeper 15.
  • the lock plug although not shown, when seated in the lock plug bore 23, can then be operated with a key to regulate the opening and closing of the lower compartment to which access is governed by depressing the lower portion of the handle 12 to release the first catch means or latching pawl 14 from engagement with a keeper of the lower compartment or bin. While the keeper has been discussed, it will be understood that the keeper can comprise a surface or portion of a panel or compartment, which a catch, such as a latching pawl, can engage.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un verrou (10) permettant l'ouverture et la fermeture d'au moins un compartiment (non représenté) tel qu'un compartiment de rangement d'un véhicule. Le verrou possède un logement (11) conçu pour être monté sur un compartiment de rangement, un élément poignée à ressort actif (12, 13), ainsi qu'un cliquet de verrouillage (30) monté sur le logement. L'élément poignée est fixé au logement et possède un premier élément de verrouillage, tel qu'un cliquet de verrouillage (14) et un second élément de verrouillage, tel qu'un crochet (15), permettant de fixer un premier panneau ou compartiment à fermeture à un second compartiment à fermeture. Un obturateur de loquet (non représenté) situé sur le logement permet de réguler un cliquet de verrouillage afin de prévenir l'actionnement d'un élément de verrouillage.
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US2458233A (en) * 1947-01-29 1949-01-04 Reynolds Metals Co Metal suitcase
US3498659A (en) * 1967-01-06 1970-03-03 Gen Electric Multisection casing and latch mechanism therefor
US5576929A (en) * 1993-07-22 1996-11-19 International Buisness Machines Corporation Structure having a latch mechanism engaging an intermediate cover and an outer cover and lifting the intermediate cover by deformation of elastic member
US5816640A (en) * 1909-10-19 1998-10-06 Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha Closure apparatus between passenger compartment and trunk of vehicle
US5836496A (en) * 1997-06-06 1998-11-17 Ford Motor Company Vehicle cellular phone presentation device
US5887929A (en) * 1996-07-18 1999-03-30 Lear Donnelly Overhead Systems, L.L.C. Garage door opener bin

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5816640A (en) * 1909-10-19 1998-10-06 Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha Closure apparatus between passenger compartment and trunk of vehicle
US2458233A (en) * 1947-01-29 1949-01-04 Reynolds Metals Co Metal suitcase
US3498659A (en) * 1967-01-06 1970-03-03 Gen Electric Multisection casing and latch mechanism therefor
US5576929A (en) * 1993-07-22 1996-11-19 International Buisness Machines Corporation Structure having a latch mechanism engaging an intermediate cover and an outer cover and lifting the intermediate cover by deformation of elastic member
US5887929A (en) * 1996-07-18 1999-03-30 Lear Donnelly Overhead Systems, L.L.C. Garage door opener bin
US5836496A (en) * 1997-06-06 1998-11-17 Ford Motor Company Vehicle cellular phone presentation device

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