Motor vehicle door-lock with rotary catch - has pre-loaded seal generating resistance to delay unlocking

摘要

The catch issuing into the shut position by a bolt, and in which it is locked by a spring-loaded member. The catch is preloaded by a seal into the open position, and a support delays opening on unlocking. After the initial unlocking movement of the lock (40), which is thickened where it bears against the catch (20, it is automatically moved by the actio of the seal clear of the path of the catch. The support (13) then generates resistance at the catch, bolt (1) or lock, and which delays the automatic unlocking movement of the catch. USE - Avoids sudden opening on unlocking of door.