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Actuator for a motor-vehicle accessory and accessory with an actuator

US11453321B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 31, 2020
Grant dateSep 27, 2022
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Expiry dateAug 15, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60N2/844
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates inter alia to an actuator (15) for operating an accessory in the vehicle passenger compartment, having an actuating element movable relative to a housing between an unactuated position and an actuated position in opposite adjustment directions (y, y,) and is urged by a resetting device into the unactuated position, wherein it is possible for the actuating element to displace an element of the accessory that cooperates with the actuating element. The special feature is that the resetting device comprises at least one spring (18) configured as a spiral spring and having an outer end (25) and an inner end (26).

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