Abstract: A latch is provided including a claw configured to rotate between an open position and a closed position. A pawl is rotatable in and out of engagement with the claw. The latch includes a first release mechanism, a second release mechanism, and a third release mechanism. The first release mechanism applies a rotational force to a first portion of the pawl to rotate the pawl out of engagement with the claw. The second release mechanism applies a rotational force to a second portion of the pawl to rotate the pawl out of engagement with the claw. The third release mechanism applies a rotational force to a first portion of the pawl to rotate the pawl out of engagement with the claw.

Abstract: A striker plate assembly for use with a latch includes a base plate having an angled first end and an angled second end. A generally u-shaped striker wire extends perpendicular to the base plate. A first sidewall and a second sidewall are connected to the first end and the second end of the base plate respectively. The first sidewall and the second sidewall extend generally perpendicular to the base plate in the same direction as the striker wire. The first sidewall and the second sidewall include a geometric feature. A first bumper is connected to the first sidewall through the geometric feature and a second bumper is connected to the second sidewall through the geometric feature.

Abstract: A latch including a locking lever pivotally mounted to the latch. The latch also including an intermittent lever pivotally coupled to the locking lever at a first end, wherein movement of the locking lever causes a movement of the intermittent lever. A gear is pivotally coupled to a second end of the locking lever such that rotation of the gear causes movement of the locking lever. The locking lever is formed from a resilient material and has an area of reduced thickness reproducing a spring effect. Movement of the second end of the locking lever with respect to the first end of the locking lever creates a biasing force in the locking lever.

Abstract: A striker plate assembly for use with a latch includes a base plate having an angled first end and an angled second end. A generally u-shaped striker wire extends perpendicular to the base pate. A first sidewall and a second sidewall are connected to the first end and the second end of the base plate respectively. The first sidewall and the second sidewall extend generally perpendicular to the base plate in the same direction as the striker wire. The first sidewall and the second sidewall include a geometric feature. A first bumper is connected to the first sidewall through the geometric feature and a second bumper is connected to the second sidewall through the geometric feature.

Abstract: A latch is provided including a claw configured to rotate between an open position and a closed position. A pawl is rotatable in and out of engagement with the claw. The latch includes a first release mechanism, a second release mechanism, and a third release mechanism. The first release mechanism applies a rotational force to a first portion of the pawl to rotate the pawl out of engagement with the claw. The second release mechanism applies a rotational force to a second portion of the pawl to rotate the pawl out of engagement with the claw. The third release mechanism applies a rotational force to a first portion of the pawl to rotate the pawl out of engagement with the claw.

Abstract: A latch including a locking lever pivotally mounted to the latch. The latch also including an intermittent lever pivotally coupled to the locking lever at a first end, wherein movement of the locking lever causes a movement of the intermittent lever. A gear is pivotally coupled to a second end of the locking lever such that rotation of the gear causes movement of the locking lever. The locking lever is formed from a resilient material and has an area of reduced thickness reproducing a spring effect. Movement of the second end of the locking lever with respect to the first end of the locking lever creates a biasing force in the locking lever.