Door latch with clutch selectively engaged by magnetic field
US11105128B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 28, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05B2047/0028
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A door latch for a motor vehicle according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a pawl, a release lever, and a clutch selectively engaged by a magnetic field. Further, when the clutch is engaged, motion of the release lever is transmitted to the pawl via the clutch. A method is also disclosed.
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