Patent ID: 8628124
Filing Date: 2014-01-14
Classification: E05B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A rotary latch lock for closing a vehicle door in a locking way, the rotary latch lock comprising: a lock case forming a cut-out recess for a lock pin; a first rotatably mounted rotary latch engageable with the lock pin; a second rotary latch engageable with the lock pin; a first rotary latch spring for imposing a force on the first rotary latch; a second rotary latch spring for imposing a force on the second rotary latch; a rotatably mounted actuating lever engaging in the lock case; a first locking pawl configured to pivot relative to the lock case about a first pivot axis; and a guide device configured for locating, centering and guiding the vehicle door in relation to a vehicle body during opening and closing of the vehicle door; wherein the first rotary latch, the second rotary latch, the first rotary latch spring, the second rotary latch spring, and the first locking pawl are arranged within the lock case; wherein the first locking pawl is configured to engage both the first rotary latch and the second rotary latch, causing the first and second rotary latches to be maintained in a locked position engaging the lock pin, and wherein the actuating lever is configured to cause the first locking pawl to release the first and second rotary latches from their locked position and allowing the first and second rotary latches to move to release positions allowing the first and second rotary latches to release the lock pin.