Sensing and controlling states of locking mechanisms
US11634104B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 25, 2022 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2209/84
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An affixable device can include a locking mechanism, a force-limiting mechanism, and a sensing mechanism. The locking mechanism can include an engagement component configured to disable the locking mechanism. The force-limiting mechanism can be configured to limit a locking force of the locking mechanism. The sensing mechanism can be coupled to the engagement component, and can be configured to determine that the force-limiting mechanism has limited the locking force of the locking mechanism. In response to determining the force-limiting mechanism limiting the locking force, the sensing mechanism can cause the engagement component to disable the locking mechanism.
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