Electrically controllable latch mechanism

A latch mechanism comprising a housing a plunger mounted for reciprocation in the housing and having a portion which, in one position of the plunger, is arranged to project from the housing, a pawl mounted within the housing for movement into and out of engagement with the plunger and means for moving the pawl, wherein the means for moving the pawl comprises an electrically controlled actuator located within the plunger and the pawl is provided with a part projecting into the plunger and arranged to be contacted by the actuator in order to control movement of the plunger, and

• wherein when the actuator is not in contact with the part projecting into the plunger, the plunger is capable of reciprocation in the housing.