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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 01, 1983
Filed:
Jan. 12, 1981
Alfonsas Arlauskas, Troy, MI (US);
General Motors Corporation, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A slide bolt latch assembly includes a cam lever pivotally movable between a retracted position within the lower free swinging corner of a vehicle door and an extended position extending out of the door. A pin and slot connect the cam lever to a slide bolt for concurrent movement along a linear path between extended and retracted positions. A spring continually biases the cam lever and slide bolt to their extended positions. Movement of the door toward partially closed position engages the cam lever with the leading edge of a body mounted striker plate to move the cam lever and slide bolt to their retracted positions against the force of the spring. Final closing of the door disengages the cam lever from the leading edge of the striker plate. The spring returns the cam lever and slide bolt to extended position to engage the slide bolt with another edge of the plate and retain the door in closed position. A release lever is accessible from inside the vehicle to move the cam lever and the slide bolt to their retracted positions and allows the door to be opened.