LOCKING MECHANISM RETRACTABLE BUMPER Russian patent published in 2017 - IPC B62D33/37 B60J5/10 E05B83/18 

FIELD: machine building.

SUBSTANCE: group of inventions relates to automotive industry. According to first version, locking mechanism contains lock and retainer arranged on panel and frame, respectively. Retainer is made with possibility to interact with lock to prevent panel displacement relative to frame. Between closing panel and frame there is support unit designed to displace retainer into engagement with lock. According to second version, locking mechanism contains lock, latch made with possibility to interact with said lock, support assembly and control unit to switch into closed position. Support assembly comprises bracket, thrust installed on bracket, displacing element and drive element. Method for closing panel fixation in opening comprises steps on which thrust is removed so, that to facilitate retainer engagement with lock. Lock is engaged with retainer to prevent relative displacement between closing panel and frame. Thrust is released. Preventing relative displacement between closing panel and frame.

EFFECT: simplified locking mechanism design.

25 cl, 14 dwg