Patent ID: 8950810
Filing Date: 2015-02-10
Classification: B60N,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A latch mechanism for a seat of a vehicle, the latch mechanism comprising: a side plate including a first and second mounting bushing and a first and second pivot bushing; a hook pivotably supported on the second pivot bushing, the hook including a receiving portion configured to accept a striker, and configured to rotate between an engaged position and a released position; and a locking pawl pivotably supported on the first pivot bushing and configured to rotate between a locked and an unlocked state, the locking pawl configured to prevent the hook from rotating toward the released position when in the locked state; an anti-rattle cam pivotably supported on the first pivot bushing and configured to urge the hook to rotate toward an engaged position; and a transfer plate pivotably supported on the second mounting bushing and configured to selectively urge the hook to rotate toward a released position.