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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 25, 2013
Filed:
Aug. 04, 2011
Scott W. Thorpe, Milford, MI (US);
Matthew J. Nelson, Washington, MI (US);
David P. Zink, Shelby Township, MI (US);
Altaf S. Imam, Troy, MI (US);
Shawn G. Quinn, Grand Blanc, MI (US);
Michael E. Mcguire, Milford, MI (US);
Scott W. Thorpe, Milford, MI (US);
Matthew J. Nelson, Washington, MI (US);
David P. Zink, Shelby Township, MI (US);
Altaf S. Imam, Troy, MI (US);
Shawn G. Quinn, Grand Blanc, MI (US);
Michael E. McGuire, Milford, MI (US);
GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A closure assembly includes a striker assembly and a latch mechanism. The striker assembly includes a first wedge block and a second wedge block disposed opposite each other across a path. The first wedge block rotates about a first axis and includes a first cam surface defining a continuously variable distance to the first axis for engaging the latch mechanism. The second wedge block rotates about a second axis and includes a second cam surface defining a continuously variable distance from to the second axis for engaging the latch mechanism. Abutting engagement between the latch mechanism and the first cam surface limits lateral movement of the latch mechanism relative to the path in a first direction, and abutting engagement between the latch mechanism and the second cam surface limits lateral movement of the latch mechanism relative to the path in a second direction, which is opposite the first direction.