Housing for the interface between a motor vehicle lock, its actuator and the electrical connection harness of the vehicle
US5360351A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 24, 1992 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05B83/36
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An actuator which is physically secured to the locking mechanism by means of a first electrical connector. The motor of the actuator is provided with power through a second electrical connector which supplies power thereto through the first connector. The second connector also provides connection to a status contactor which provides locked and unlocked status indication. In this manner, the second connector accomplishes a dual function. Consequently, fasteners as required to secure the actuator to the lock mechanism are eliminated. A modular assembly is thus produced in which the interface housing carries a single connector which can be easily connected to the cable harness of the vehicle. Therefore only one electrical connection is required when mounting the lock in the door of the vehicle.
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