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A glove box door latching assembly comprises a latching mechanism including three plastic molded parts and a spring. The mechanism includes an offset latch member which allows positioning of the mechanism closely adjacent a longitudinal end of a glove box door. The assembly also includes a lock tube

A glove box door latching assembly comprises a latching mechanism including three plastic molded parts and a spring. The mechanism includes an offset latch member which allows positioning of the mechanism closely adjacent a longitudinal end of a glove box door. The assembly also includes a lock tube formed integrally therewith for receiving a locking mechanism. The lock tube is flush with the front face of the mechanism to allow the lock tube to be covered by the glove box door if the locking feature is not desired. The universal latch assembly design is widely applicable to various glove box door assemblies.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A latch mechanism for securing a vehicle glove box door relative to an adjoining panel surface, said door having first and second longitudinal ends, said latch mechanism comprising:a body having first and second longitudinal ends, and forming a transverse channel through

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A latch mechanism for securing a vehicle glove box door relative to an adjoining panel surface, said door having first and second longitudinal ends, said latch mechanism comprising:a body having first and second longitudinal ends, and forming a transverse channel through the body at one of said ends of said body and further having at least one mounting flange positioned for attachment to the door;a latch member slidably disposed in said channel;a handle pivotally mounted on said body for movement between latched and unlatched positions, said handle including an axle member extending longitudinally with respect to said body, and said handle further including a lever arm extending radially from said axle member for engagement with said latch member; anda biasing member positioned with respect to said handle and said body for biasing said handle toward the latched position.