Dual function latch assembly for dual door pillar-less door system and control system for controlling the latch assembly

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PATENT NO 12215527
APP PUB NO 20230016866A1
SERIAL NO

17785453

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A latch assembly for a closure system having first and second closure members each movable between open and closed positions and method of operation are provided. The assembly includes a primary latch mechanism that has a primary actuation group to control actuation of the first closure member. The latch assembly also includes a secondary latch mechanism that has a secondary actuation group operable to control actuation of the second closure member. A controller unit is coupled to the primary and secondary actuation groups and determines which of the primary actuation group and the secondary actuation group to actuate and controls actuation of at least one of the primary actuation group and the secondary actuation group accordingly. The primary and secondary latch mechanisms, primary and secondary actuation groups, and controller unit are all integrated into the housing.

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  • MAGNA CLOSURES INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cumbo, Francesco Newmarket, CA 84 636
Ottino, Franco Giovanni Newmarket, CA 24 245

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