Patent ID: 6435574
Filing Date: 2002-08-20
Classification: E05B,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A lock device for an openable member of an automobile, comprising:a latch interposed between a base member and a reinforcing plate, the latch being configured to rotate between an engagement position and engage with a striker at the engagement position when closing an openable member; and a locking lever configured to lock with the latch at the engagement position, wherein the latch and the locking lever each are mounted on a back side of the base member with the reinforcing plate; wherein the reinforcing plate comprises first and second projections projecting inwardly therefrom and disposed on the latch; the first and second projections support and fix a detecting switch for detecting movement of the latch, the first and second projections being fitted in first and second mating portions provided to opposite ends of a switch body of the detecting switch; and wherein the detecting switch comprises a detecting lever supported rotatably to the switch body, and the detecting lever engages with the latch for rotating coaxially with the latch.