| 摘要 |
<p><P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent a malfunction caused by the infiltration of water without impairing the anti-theft performance of a vehicle. <P>SOLUTION: This door latch device holds a door D in the closed state to a vehicle body by providing a latch storage space 101 of a latch mechanism storage body 100 with a latch 310 and a ratchet 320 engaged with the latch, and engaging the ratchet 320 with the latch 310 in the engaged state of the latch 310 with a striker S. A labyrinth-like drain passage 150 communicating with the outside from the latch storage space 101 is formed at the latch mechanism storage body 100, and an extension region of an external opening in the drain passage 150 is covered with a folded part 125 used as a cover member. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI</p> |
