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Module for generating opening signals

US12368011B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. · US

Inventors

Joachim OBERST · Großrinderfeld, DE
Zsolt Wilke · Bad Mergentheim, DE
Erik DILJE · Würzburg, DE
Andreas Rudolf · Würzburg, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 23, 2023
Grant date	Jul 22, 2025
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 24, 2043

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE05B81/76
WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a module (100) for generating signals, in particular signals for opening vehicle doors or flaps. The module (100) includes: a one-piece housing (102) having a plug region (106) and a switch region (104); at least one switch, in particular a microswitch (108), which is connected releasably to the switch region (104) of the housing; and electrical contacts (110, 112), which are releasably connectable to the at least one switch and extend from the switch region (104) at least partially into the plug region (106). The electrical contacts are configured in order to produce an electrical contact with an on-board plug for transmitting an electrical signal, wherein the housing (102) is preferably releasably connectable to a vehicle component, preferably an operator element housing, and particularly preferably a door lever housing.

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