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Latch with linearly operated lock lever

US10822844B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 16, 2015
Grant dateNov 3, 2020
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Expiry dateJan 31, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE05B81/64
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An actuator for a latch is provided, the actuator having: a motor operatively coupled to a gear train; and a sector gear pivotally mounted to the actuator and operatively coupled to the gear train, wherein rotational movement of the sector gear is translated into linear movement of a link operatively coupled to the sector gear and wherein linear movement of the link causes a linear movement of a portion of a lock lever operatively coupled to the actuator.

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