| 摘要 |
A gravity-sensitive latch (10) includes a swing arm (34) connecting the grasping paddle (18) to the pawl (20). The swing arm includes a mass (42) so that, when the latch is in a first orientation (usually horizontal), the swing arm is pulled by gravity into engagement with the pawl, allowing the latch to operate. When the latch is in a second orientation (usually vertical), gravity pulls the swing arm out of engagement with the pawl, preventing a pull on the paddle from opening the latch. An example of a use for such a latch is closing the cover of an automobile center console that pivots between a horizontal and vertical position. |
