Latching mechanism for automotive under seat drawer

An apparatus for storage under an automotive seat, comprising:

• a drawer movable in a travel direction from beneath the automotive seat;
• opposed latches movable in a direction transverse to the travel direction from latched positions retaining the drawer closed and unlatched positions;
• and
• a handle adapted for moving the opposed latches toward each other in the transverse direction to an unlatched position for releasing the drawer for opening.

An apparatus for storing articles beneath an automotive seat, comprising:

• a drawer movable in a travel direction from a closed position beneath the automotive seat to an open position;
• a first latch for latching the drawer in the closed position;
• and
• a handle for releasing the first latch;
• wherein the drawer includes a wall including a first guide for guiding the handle for movement in a vertical direction and a second guide for guiding the first latch for movement in a direction transverse to the travel direction.