Latch mechanism

摘要

A latch mechanism(10) having a latch bolt(14) for releasably securing a striker(34) in a closed position, the latch bolt being movably mounted on a chassis(16) of the latch mechanism, and a pawl(12) movably mounted on the chassis and engageable with the latch bolt to releasably secure it in a closed position, the latch mechanism further including a limiting member mounted in the chassis, the limiting member being positioned adjacent the pawl and latch bolt so as to limit relative movement therebetween by co-operation with an engagement portion of the striker when the striker is secured in the closed position following the application of an abnormal load to the latch mechanism. <IMAGE>