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Rotary Pawl Glove Box Latch

  • US 20070216173A1
  • Filed: 03/15/2007
  • Published: 09/20/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/16/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A latch assembly, comprising:

  • a housing;

    a paddle mounted to rotate on said housing between an open position and a closed position;

    a rotary pawl mounted to rotate in said housing between an open position and a closed position; and

    a lock plate carried on the paddle and positioned by said paddle movement to engage said pawl when said paddle is fully in the open position;

    wherein, when said paddle is fully open, said lock plate holds said pawl with a friction interference contact whereby said paddle is also held in said open position.

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