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Multi-pivot latch assemblies

  • US 8,713,765 B2
  • Filed: 02/15/2011
  • Issued: 05/06/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/31/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A latch assembly for releasably engaging an anchor in a vehicle, the latch assembly comprising:

  • a frame having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion, wherein the proximal end portion is oriented perpendicular to the distal end portion, wherein the proximal end portion includes a web aperture for receiving a web, and wherein the distal end portion includes a nose portion;

    a latch pivotally coupled to the distal end portion of the frame;

    a release actuator operably coupled to the latch, wherein movement of the release actuator from a first actuator position toward a second actuator position rotates the latch from a first latch position to a second latch position about a first pivot point, and from the second latch position to a third latch position about a second pivot point spaced apart from the first pivot point; and

    a biasing member having a first end coupled to the nose portion and a second end coupled to the latch, wherein the biasing member urges the latch toward the first latch position.

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