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Electronic latch apparatus and method

  • US 20030094024A1
  • Filed: 10/15/2002
  • Published: 05/22/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/05/1999
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A latch assembly, comprising:

  • a control lever having a first pivot point and a second pivot point;

    an engagement element coupled to the control lever in a first position and decoupled from the control lever in a second position, the control lever being pivotable about the first pivot point when the engagement element is in the first position and pivotable about the second pivot point when the engagement element is the second position;

    an actuator coupled with the engagement element and having an engaged position in which the engagement element is coupled with the control lever and a disengaged position in which the engagement element is substantially released from the control lever; and

    a ratchet responsive to actuation of the control lever when the control lever is in the first position and non-responsive to actuation of the control lever when the control lever is in the second position.

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