Abstract: A latch includes a support structure to be fitted to the frame (F) of a backrest of a seat; and a coupling mechanism associated with the support structure and adapted to be coupled to a fixed striker (R) in a releasable manner when the backrest is in a substantially straight position. The latch also includes an elongated member, which, on one side, is adapted to be firmly and directly coupled to the support structure and, on the other side, is adapted to be firmly and directly coupled to the frame (F), without obstructing the operation of the coupling mechanism.

Abstract: A latch includes a support structure to be fitted to the frame (F) of a backrest of a seat; and a coupling mechanism associated with the support structure and adapted to be coupled to a fixed striker (R) in a releasable manner when the backrest is in a substantially straight position. The latch also includes an elongated member, which, on one side, is adapted to be firmly and directly coupled to the support structure and, on the other side, is adapted to be firmly and directly coupled to the frame (F), without obstructing the operation of the coupling mechanism.

Abstract: A device for lifting and lowering the spare wheel R of a vehicle includes an actuator 3, having an activation portion 31 and at least one flexible cable 2, operated through the actuator 3. A hooking element 5 is secured to one end of the flexible cable 2, for anchoring the wheel R in an adapted compartment 7. The device includes a safety device 4 which is adapted to signal to the user that the spare wheel has been successfully and properly anchored in the compartment 7.

Abstract: A device for lifting and lowering the spare wheel R of a vehicle includes an actuator 3, having an activation portion 31 and at least one flexible cable 2, operated through the actuator 3. A hooking element 5 is secured to one end of the flexible cable 2, for anchoring the wheel R in an adapted compartment 7. The device includes a safety device 4 which is adapted to signal to the user that the spare wheel has been successfully and properly anchored in the compartment 7.

Abstract: A device for raising and lowering a spare wheel (R) of a vehicle includes an actuation device (14), a flexible cable (16) co-operating with the actuation device (14), and an engagement member (18, 85) fixed to one end of the flexible cable (16). The device further includes a transmission member (22, 78) fixed with respect to the structure (12) of the vehicle and having a substantially cylindrical shape, arranged with its own longitudinal axis horizontal. The flexible cable (16) co-operates with a curved outer surface (28, 79) of the transmission member (22) from which it is deviated substantially by 90° around the transmission member (22); the engagement member (18, 85) has a bar with a horizontal axis (83) fixed to one end of the flexible cable (16), the bar being designed to engage in a fixed transverse seat (30, 76) made on top of the transmission member (22, 78) for stable anchorage of the wheel (R) to the structure of the vehicle (12) when the wheel is in the completely raised position.

Abstract: A device for raising and lowering a spare wheel (R) of a vehicle includes an actuation device (14), a flexible cable (16) co-operating with the actuation device (14), and an engagement member (18, 85) fixed to one end of the flexible cable (16). The device further includes a transmission member (22, 78) fixed with respect to the structure (12) of the vehicle and having a substantially cylindrical shape, arranged with its own longitudinal axis horizontal. The flexible cable (16) co-operates with a curved outer surface (28, 79) of the transmission member (22) from which it is deviated substantially by 90° around the transmission member (22); the engagement member (18, 85) has a bar with a horizontal axis (83) fixed to one end of the flexible cable (16), the bar being designed to engage in a fixed transverse seat (30, 76) made on top of the transmission member (22, 78) for stable anchorage of the wheel (R) to the structure of the vehicle (12) when the wheel is in the completely raised position.