Abstract

A rotating latch lock having a rotatable latch retaining a closing anchor and a rotatable pawl. The lock including a transmission mechanism for moving a movable arm of the pawl towards a latch release position. The movable arm of the pawl has a flange with a distal end supported on a surface of the latch adjacent to the edge thereof, temporarily bending the flange when the latch is in a closed position retained by the pawl. The length of the flange is such that its distal end slides on the mentioned smooth surface of the latch when the movable arm of the pawl is moved to push the pawl to a release position, and is released from the latch, automatically recovering its stable form, being supported against the edge of the latch and preventing the return of the movable arm and therefore of the pawl to a closed position.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05C 3/06 - Fastening devices with bolts moving pivotally or rotatively without latching action with operating handle or equivalent member moving otherwise than rigidly with the bolt
• E05C 3/12 - Fastening devices with bolts moving pivotally or rotatively with latching action
• E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
• E05B 83/18 - Locks for luggage compartments, car boot lids or car bonnets for car boot lids or rear luggage compartments
• E05B 85/26 - Cooperation between bolts and detents
• E05C 3/16 - Fastening devices with bolts moving pivotally or rotatively with latching action with operating handle or equivalent member moving otherwise than rigidly with the latch
• E05B 85/24 - Bolts rotating about an axis

Abstract

A rotating latch lock comprising a rotatable latch suitable for retaining a closing anchor and a rotatable pawl susceptible of retaining the latch, the lock further comprising transmission means suitable for moving a movable arm of the pawl in a direction transmitting a movement to the pawl towards a latch release position, wherein the mentioned movable arm of the pawl comprises a flange the distal end of which is supported on a smooth surface of the latch adjacent to the edge thereof, temporarily bending the flange when the latch is in a closed position retained by the pawl; the length of the flange being such that its distal end slides on the mentioned smooth surface of the latch when the movable arm of the pawl is moved to push the pawl to a release position, and is released from the latch, automatically recovering its stable form, being supported against the edge of the latch and preventing the return of the movable arm and therefore of the pawl to a closed position.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05B 65/12 - for vehicles (E05B 71/00 takes precedence;locking arrangements for non-fixed vehicle roofs B60J 7/185)

Abstract

The invention relates to a control pedal for an automotive vehicle, which includes a lever arm, which is structured in two parts that are pivotably connected, and is provided with a means for mutual coupling such that both parts can rotate together and simultaneously around a support shaft in normal operating conditions. The first part is in the form of a fork and has a through-hole into which a sleeve is inserted that allows the mounting of the former so that it pivots around said support shaft. The pedal additionally includes a throttle lever that can rotate around said sleeve disabling the mutual coupling between the first and second parts of the lever arm, allowing rotation of the second part with respect to the first, in a direction away from the driver.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 21/09 - Control elements or operating handles movable from an operative to an out-of-the way position, e.g. switch knobs, window cranks

Abstract

A door retaining device having a housing and a retaining rod which traverses it, the device including a brake housed in the housing having a brake body stressed by a corresponding compression spring towards the retaining rod. The housing is formed by several parts assembled to one another, including a guide body molded in plastic for guiding the rod, provided with a through hole which is traversed by the rod and with at least one side hole in communication with the through hole; and a receptacle, detachably plugged to the side hole of the guide body, which houses and guides the movement of the brake body towards the retaining rod through the side hole, and in which the compression spring is supported to exert its thrusting action on the brake body.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 5/06 - Buffers

Abstract

A hinge for vehicle doors includes: a first part fixable to a vehicle door and including an essentially vertical pin; a second part fixable to a frame of the vehicle and including an essentially cylindrical and vertical first cavity that houses the vertical pin; and a retaining device that retains infinite angular positions between the first and second parts. The retaining device includes: a sleeve surrounding the pin in the first cavity and an engagement member arranged between the pin and the sleeve. The engagement member couples the sleeve to the pin in any angular rest position of the hinge and automatically decouples the sleeve from the pin during relative rotation between the first and second parts. An interruption of the relative rotation between the first and second parts causes the engagement member to automatically couple the sleeve to the pin.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05D 11/10 - Devices for preventing movement between relatively-movable hinge parts

Abstract

The invention relates to a hinge (1) for automotive vehicle doors, formed by two parts (1a, 1b) joined to one another through a pin (7) integral with the first of such parts, the hinge being provided with a retaining device for retaining infinite angular positions between the first and second parts, comprising a first cavity (17) housing the pin and an enveloping sleeve (5), engagement means (4) being arranged between the pin and the sleeve, which means keep them connected to one another in any angular rest position of the hinge and are suitable for automatically disconnecting them from one another while a relative rotation between both parts of the hinge occurs, and for also automatically connecting them when said rotation is interrupted, direct actuation means (6) of the engagement means being arranged at one of the ends of the enveloping sleeve.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05D 11/10 - Devices for preventing movement between relatively-movable hinge parts
• E05D 11/08 - Friction devices between relatively-movable hinge parts

Abstract

Device to disconnect a steering pedal from a vehicular mechanism whereto it is connected in the case of a head-on collision of the vehicle, applicable to pedals which, assembled with the capacity to turn around a main shaft, receive pressure from the foot and transfer its force to said device through an actuator rod; the device comprising an impact receiving body, with the capacity to turn around the aforementioned main shaft, adapted to receive an impact as a consequence of a collision, provided with an appendage located between the pedal and the actuator rod, facing the latter, and of a support portion adapted to run into a non-deformable component of the vehicle when a head-on collision of the vehicle occurs, obliging the impact receiving body to turn suddenly about the main shaft, in the same direction as the pedal when it receives the actuation from the foot, sufficient enough so that, in turn, the aforementioned appendage hits the actuator rod and breaks it.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 21/09 - Control elements or operating handles movable from an operative to an out-of-the way position, e.g. switch knobs, window cranks

Abstract

Hinge assembly (1) for vehicle doors that comprises two hinge bodies (2, 3) articulately connected, the articulated connection consisting of at least two articulating formations spaced apart along the axis of rotation of the hinge assembly, each of which consists of a male element (5a, 6a) situated on a hinge body that can be coupled by moving it in the direction of the axis of rotation of the hinge onto a complementary female element (5b, 6b) that is situated on the other hinge body, the hinge assembly also comprising a safety element (7) disposed so as to rotate around an axis (8) that is solidly joined to one of the hinge bodies and that can move between at least a release position, wherein it is possible to decouple the male and female elements, and a second position wherein it is inserted between the two aforementioned articulating formations and prevents said male and female elements from becoming decoupled.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05D 5/12 - Securing pins in sockets, movably or not
• E05D 7/10 - Hinges or pivots of special construction to allow easy separation of the parts at the hinge axis

Abstract

System to disconnect a control pedal (2) of a device of a vehicle from the same pedal whereto the pedal is connected, the pedal being mounted with rotation capacity around a main shaft (3), the system comprising a drive rod (4) of the device articulately joined to the pedal by coupling means (5); a receiving body (6) of an impact as a consequence of a head-on collision of the vehicle, provided with a cam portion, mounted with rotation capacity around the same main shaft; and separable joining means (8) designed to keep the receiving body and the pedal solidly joined in normal conditions and to be deactivated when the receiving body receives an impact which exceeds a predetermined value, so that said receiving body is capable of freely rotating around the main shaft independently of the pedal, the cam portion of the receiving body being designed to perform a pushing action on the coupling means between the rod and the pedal in the event of the receiving body rotating with respect to the pedal, which produces the decoupling and the separation between said rod and pedal, both remaining disconnected.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 21/09 - Control elements or operating handles movable from an operative to an out-of-the way position, e.g. switch knobs, window cranks