Patents Assigned to Meritor Technology Inc.
  • Patent number: 7434852
    Abstract: A latch mechanism includes a latch plate associated with a first object, and a claw rotatably attached to the latch plate. A toggle link is rotatably attached to the latch plate. A primary pawl is rotatably attached to the toggle link. The primary pawl retains the claw. A secondary pawl is rotatably attached to the latch plate. The secondary pawl retains the toggle link.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: Meritor Technology Inc.
    Inventor: Nigel V. Spurr
  • Patent number: 7413225
    Abstract: A latch mechanism includes a latch plate and a latching element attached to the latch plate. A pawl engages the latching element at an interface. Applying a force to the pawl releases the latch mechanism. The latch mechanism also includes an enclosure for enclosing a portion of the latching mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2008
    Assignee: Meritor Technology Inc.
    Inventor: Nigel V. Spurr
  • Patent number: 7261338
    Abstract: A latch mechanism includes a claw rotatable between a latched position and an unlatched position, and an actuator motor. A toggle link that includes a first end, a second end, and a joint between the first end and the second end of the toggle link has one end attached to the actuator motor. The other end of the toggle link interacting with the claw to rotate the claw between the latched position and the unlatched position. A pawl engages the claw when the claw is in a latched position. A release link is attached between the joint of the toggle link and the pawl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: Meritor Technology Inc.
    Inventor: Nigel V. Spurr