Abstract: A vehicle latch, including: a first locking mechanism configured to disengage an outside release lever of the vehicle latch from a pawl of the vehicle latch; and a double lock mechanism configured to disengage an inside release lever from the pawl of the vehicle latch such that when the double lock mechanism is actuated into a locked state, movement of the inside release lever will not release the vehicle latch.

Abstract: A double pull latch assembly and method of unlatching a panel. The double pull latch assembly includes a pull rod, a selector lever, and a linkage, wherein the selector lever is selectively disposed in a first feature or second feature of the linkage. In another embodiment, the double pull latch assembly includes a release arm, a lever, and a hold open lever to hold the lever in the intermediate position.

Abstract: A vehicle latch, including: an override mechanism, the override mechanism having: a central door lock sector; a double lock sector; a double lock link, the double lock link operably coupling the central door lock sector to the double lock sector; a key cylinder; and a key cylinder link, the key cylinder link operably coupling the key cylinder to the central door lock sector.

Abstract: A vehicle latch, including: an override mechanism, the override mechanism having: a central door lock sector; a double lock sector; a double lock link, the double lock link operably coupling the central door lock sector to the double lock sector; a key cylinder; and a key cylinder link, the key cylinder link operably coupling the key cylinder to the central door lock sector.

Abstract: A vehicle latch, including: a retention plate; a housing; a cover, the retention plate being secured to the housing and the housing is secured to the cover; a claw pivotally mounted to the retention plate; a pawl pivotally mounted to the retention plate; an outside handle lever securable to either a rod or a cable located outside of the housing of the latch; an inside release lever that is pivotally mounted to the housing via a pivot, the pivot being integrally formed with the housing such that they are formed as a single component, wherein the cover includes two retaining features to hold the inside release lever in position on the pivot, a first one of the two retaining features is located proximate to a tip of the pivot and a second one of the two retaining features is located at an opposite side of the tip of the pivot such that portions of the release lever is rotationally received between the two retaining features; and a fastener for securing the cover to the housing.

Abstract: A vehicle latch, including: an override mechanism, the override mechanism having: a central door lock sector; a double lock sector; a double lock link, the double lock link operably coupling the central door lock sector to the double lock sector; a key cylinder; and a key cylinder link, the key cylinder link operably coupling the key cylinder to the central door lock sector.

Abstract: A vehicle latch, including: a retention plate; a housing; a cover, the retention plate being secured to the housing and the housing is secured to the cover; a claw pivotally mounted to the retention plate; a pawl pivotally mounted to the retention plate; and an outside handle lever securable to either a rod or a cable located outside of the housing of the latch.

Abstract: A remote cinching actuator (40), which includes an integral motor (14) wherein its rotation will drive the two stage drive gears system (44, 46), that are coupled to a cable lever (42). This cable lever (42) is mechanically attached to a cinch lever (26) within the side door latch (10) by a cable. Said lever (26) will rotate on its pivot and move the cinch drive link (28). A bearing (54) attached to the cinch drive link (28) will move during the cinching operation, traveling through the canal of the cinch override lever (36), to maintain the traveling course of the cinch drive link and, thereby, allowing the interaction between said link and a claw (30) to rotate the latter to its closed/primary position.

Abstract: A dual pull latch assembly and method of unlatching a panel. The double cable pull assembly includes a pull rod, a selector lever, and a linkage, wherein the selector lever is selectively disposed in a first feature or second feature of the linkage. In another embodiment, the double pull latch assembly includes a release arm, a lever, and a hold open lever to hold the lever in the intermediate position.

Abstract: A dual pull latch assembly and method of unlatching a panel are disclosed. The double cable pull includes a pull rod, a selector lever, and a linkage, wherein the selector lever is selectively disposed in a first feature or second feature of the linkage. In another embodiment, the double pull latch includes a release arm, a lever, and a hold open lever to hold the lever in the intermediate position.

Abstract: A latch having: a claw configured to rotate between an unlatched position and a latched position; a pawl configured for movement between an engaged position and a disengaged position, wherein the pawl retains the claw in the latched position when the pawl is in the engaged position and wherein the pawl releases the claw when it is in a disengaged position and the claw is free to move from the latched position to the unlatched position; a bumper located on the pawl to dampen noises as the pawl is moved by a portion of the claw; and wherein the detent lever is pivotally mounted to a frame of the latch proximate to a corner of an opening of the latch.

Abstract: A latch includes a housing, a fork bolt operably coupled to the housing and pivotal between an unlatched position, a primary latched position, and a secondary latched position, and a detent lever operably coupled to the housing and arranged to cooperate with the fork bolt. A drive link is operatively connected to the fork bolt and to the detent lever. An override lever is operably coupled to the drive link. A manual release lever is operably coupled to the override lever. The manual release lever is movable between a rest position and a release position. The drive link is automatically moved out of a path of rotation of the fork bolt when the manual release lever is moved to the release position.

Abstract: A latch includes a housing, a fork bolt operably coupled to the housing and pivotal between an unlatched position, a primary latched position, and a secondary latched position, and a detent lever operably coupled to the housing and arranged to cooperate with the fork bolt. A drive link is operatively connected to the fork bolt and to the detent lever. An override lever is operably coupled to the drive link. A manual release lever is operably coupled to the override lever. The manual release lever is movable between a rest position and a release position. The drive link is automatically moved out of a path of rotation of the fork bolt when the manual release lever is moved to the release position.

Abstract: Methods for improved die bonding. In some embodiments, a method includes applying hot air to a die. The method also includes placing the die on a substrate after applying the hot air to the die. The method further includes waiting a predefined bonding period in order to establish a bond between the die and the substrate.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a mechanical seal between two objects is provided. The mechanical interface including a protrusion located on a first component; and a pair of cantilevered beams located on a second component, wherein the pair of cantilevered beams are forced outwardly on opposite sides of the protrusion when a tab portion of the second component is received in an opening of the first component. The method of including the steps of: forcing a pair of cantilevered beams located on a second component outwardly from opposite sides of the protrusion when as a tab portion of the second component is received in an opening of a first component.

Abstract: An actuator for a latch is provided, the actuator having: a motor operatively coupled to a gear train; and a rack moveably mounted to the actuator for linear movement with respect to a housing of the actuator, wherein the gear train comprises: a worm; a worm gear and a pinion gear, wherein the pinion gear is rotatably mounted to the worm gear and the pinion gear has a plurality of teeth configured to engage a portion of the rack, wherein the axis of rotation of the worm is perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the worm gear and the pinion gear.

Abstract: A vehicle latch is provided herein. The vehicle latch having: a claw rotationally mounted to the latch for movement about an axis; a pawl rotationally mounted to the latch for movement about an axis between a first position and a second position, wherein the pawl restricts movement of the claw when it is in the first position and wherein the pawl does not restrict movement of the claw when it is in the second position; and an inertia locking device for limiting movement of the pawl towards the second position, wherein the inertia locking device includes a mass-spring damper system configured to react to acceleration forces applied to the pawl in order to limit the movement of the pawl.

Abstract: Methods for improved die bonding. In some embodiments, a method includes applying hot air to a die. The method also includes placing the die on a substrate after applying the hot air to the die. The method further includes waiting a predefined bonding period in order to establish a bond between the die and the substrate.