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Motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle bonnet lock

US12385296B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Kiekert AG · DE

Inventors

Bernhard Drost · Isselburg, DE
Christian Sturm · Mistelgau, DE

Key dates

Filing date	May 15, 2020
Grant date	Aug 12, 2025
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 15, 2041

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE05B83/26
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle bonnet lock. Same is designed with a locking mechanism substantially formed by a rotatory latch and a pawl for cooperating with a locking bolt. In addition, a catch hook is provided for independent and additional securing of a locking bolt. The locking mechanism is provided with a locking mechanism drive and the catch hook is provided with a catch hook drive. According to the invention, the locking mechanism drive and the catch hook drive are optionally actuated by motor vehicle signals.

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