Patent ID: 8469440
Filing Date: 2013-06-25
Classification: E05B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A closure assembly for securing a moveable panel relative to a body of a vehicle, the closure assembly comprising: a striker assembly having a base and a wire striker fixedly attached to the base; and a latch mechanism moveable along a path relative to the striker assembly and including a closed position configured for engaging the wire striker in interlocking engagement to secure the latch mechanism relative to the striker assembly, and an open position configured for not engaging the wire striker in interlocking engagement to allow movement along the path of the latch mechanism relative to the striker assembly; wherein the striker assembly includes a first wedge block supported by and rotatably attached to the base for rotation about a first axis, wherein the first wedge block includes a first cam surface defining a variable distance between the first cam surface and the first axis for continuously engaging the latch mechanism as the latch mechanism moves along the path to limit lateral movement of the latch mechanism in a first direction relative to the path.