Vehicle door lock apparatus
US7068146B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 19, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T70/65
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A vehicle door lock apparatus receives a signal from a portable transmitter and at least locks a door based on the received signal. When a door lock request is received from the transmitter and the door on the driver's seat side is closed, signals detected by door courtesy switches are monitored. When all doors of the vehicle are closed, a door lock actuator is controlled for locking all doors by a lock unit.
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