Actuator for a motor-vehicle accessory and accessory with an actuator
US11453321B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 31, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 27, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 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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