摘要 |
<p>The catch claw (or other holding component) (18) is normally moved between locked (S) and released (F) positions. A location of desired flexural deformation under high forces, especially during a clash, is included. This allows the claw (18) to be deformed, from the normal locking position (S) into a safe, crash-locked position. The crash-locked position is defined by at least one stop surface. This is on a first part associated with the vehicle. The stop surface is on a second vehicle part, especially on the locking component (15). The claw has a contact surface, which on crash-locking, contacts a stop surface. The claw or holding component (18) is a catch, claw, rotary-catch or bolt. It pivots, and is attached to a mounting plate (13). The stop surface is a part of the mounting plate. It is fixed relative to the plate. The claw has a holding surface (23) contacting the locking component (15) in the normally-locked (S) position. Desired deformation in a crash, is caused by the locking component (15). The holding surface (36) is inside the claw (20). The contact surface is on the opposite side of the claw to the holding surface. A transverse tip surface (30) on the claw, prevents its displacement into the released position, when crash-locked. A transverse stop surface (31) associated with the vehicle body, is engaged by the transverse tip, in a crash. Stop surface and transverse tip surfaces (30, 31) are constructed sufficiently-robustly for crash-resistance. The location of desired deflection is associated with and/or on the claw. It is alternatively on the mounting plate. The claw buckles or tilts relative to the mounting plate as a result of deformation. There are several locations of flexural deformation.</p> |