Automatic locking device for trunk lid of motor vehicle
US4906035A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 29, 1988 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 29, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/699
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A trunk lid of a motor vehicle is closed by engagement of a striker secured to the trunk lid with a latch body of a locking mechanism secured to the trunk of the vehicle. When the trunk lid is closed, the lowering thereof to its closed position is electrically detected by a trunk lid sensor and, in response to it an electrical driving device including an electric motor, is operated to rotate a claw pivotably secured to the latch body so as to move the striker in a guide slot of the claw to a locking position of the latch body. The operation of the electric motor is transmitted to the claw to rotate the same through wire means, link mechanism or gear arrangement.
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