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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 03, 2013
Filed:
Mar. 08, 2012
Michael E. Mcguire, Milford, MI (US);
Charles C. Weddle, Waterford, MI (US);
Shawn G. Quinn, Grand Blanc, MI (US);
Scott W. Thorpe, Milford, MI (US);
Altaf S. Imam, Troy, MI (US);
Michael E. McGuire, Milford, MI (US);
Charles C. Weddle, Waterford, MI (US);
Shawn G. Quinn, Grand Blanc, MI (US);
Scott W. Thorpe, Milford, MI (US);
Altaf S. Imam, Troy, MI (US);
GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A closure assembly includes a striker assembly and a latch mechanism moveable along a longitudinal path relative to each other. One of the striker assembly and the latch mechanism includes a plate defining a first surface, and the other of the striker assembly and the latch mechanism includes an articulating member defining a second surface moveable into abutting engagement with the first surface of the plate. The articulating member moves into abutting engagement with the plate after the latch mechanism and the striker assembly have moved into a closed position relative to each other to restrict lateral movement between the striker assembly and the latch mechanism relative to the longitudinal path.