Oscillating inertial latch

Abstract

An inertial latch includes a swash plate, a swing arm. The swing arm can have a first end and a second end, the first end being configured to pivot on the swash plate so that the swing arm moves between a first position and a second position, and the second end comprising a plurality of teeth. The inertial latch can further include a spring that can connect the swash plate and the swing arm. The spring is configured to apply a force on the swing arm to bias the swing arm in a direction towards the first position. The inertial latch can also include a ratchet ring comprising a plurality of teeth configured to be engaged by the plurality of teeth of the swing arm when the swing arm pivots to the second position due to a high acceleration event.

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.