Latch state detection systems, methods and devices
US12214900B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B1/04
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A latch assembly may comprise: a housing; a pawl assembly coupled to the housing, the pawl assembly configured to transition from an un-restrained state to an restrained state; and a latch state detection system comprising a transducer and a communications module, the transducer configured to convert mechanical energy from the pawl assembly reaching the restrained state to an electrical energy configured to power the communications module.
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