Patent ID: 9169676
Filing Date: 2015-10-27
Classification: E05B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A latch device for a vehicle provided on a door of the vehicle, comprising: a latch configured to mesh with a striker; a ratchet which regulates rotation of the latch; a detecting sensor including a body, at least two terminals exposed from the body, with signal cables being connected to the terminals, the detecting sensor being configured to detect operation of the latch or the ratchet; a main body in which the detecting sensor is arranged, the main body including wherein the discharging hole is formed so as to extend from the body of the detecting sensor toward a side of the terminals, wherein the detecting sensor is arranged so as to abut the rib, and wherein the discharging hole is configured to discharge at least one of water entering through the signal cables and water separated by the rib.