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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 17, 2018
Filed:
Jul. 21, 2016
Ford Global Technologies, Llc, Dearborn, MI (US);
Jose Alfredo Peregrina Loera, Mexico City, MX;
Omar Antonio Ramirez Pavon, Portales Norte, MX;
Ford Global Technologies LLC, Dearborn, MI (US);
Abstract
An apparatus for selectively latching a drawer for storing objects and movable in a travel direction from beneath an automotive seat. The apparatus comprises one or more latches movable transverse to the travel direction from a latched position retaining the drawer closed and an unlatched position, the latch including a follower. A vertically movable handle including a cam cooperating with the follower for moving the latch to the unlatched position for releasing the drawer for opening. The latches and handle may be securely supported for sliding movement by vertical and lateral guides on a front wall of the drawer.