Car door lock with rotary catch - has initial locking-portion on catch arm behind which locking-member on pivoting pawl engages and U=shaped recess in catch

摘要

The initial locking-portion (11) is on the arm (13) of the catch (1) behind which the pawl locking-member (22) engages. The recess (15) is U-shaped, being enclosed by one end (13c) of the arm and the main locking portion (12). The locking member (22) and the emergency locking member (24) on the pawl (2) are both hook-shaped. The latter member fits behind the emergency locking portion (14) on the catch in the main locking position. ADVANTAGE - Will still function when damaged or distorted.