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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 20, 2002
Filed:
Feb. 25, 2000
Loc B. Ticu, Exton, PA (US);
Gerry Clisham, West Chester, PA (US);
Southco, Inc., Concordville, PA (US);
Abstract
A console latch for securing a first console closure panel to a first compartment bin and for securing the first compartment bin to a second compartment bin, the latch including a double pawl member with pawl latching elements on each end thereof, and an actuation button for actuating the latch, a locking member being carried on the housing and selectively positionable between a first position which permits actuation of the pawl and a second position which prevents actuation of the pawl. The actuating member including a living spring element which returns the member to its original position after it has been depressed for actuation, and the double pawl member including a spring feature.