Power lock assembly for vehicle roof rack
US8770453B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 4, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 8, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 14, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05B47/0012
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A power lock assembly for a roof rack of a vehicle for releasably securing a valuable to the roof rack includes a lock mechanism and a shackle. The lock mechanism is fixedly connected to the roof rack, and is operable in a locked state and an unlocked state. The shackle is adapted to be releasably secured to the lock mechanism, and engages the valuable on the roof rack. The lock mechanism is electrically connected with a vehicle locking system for locking and unlocking a vehicle door, whereby locking the vehicle door places the lock mechanism in the locked state and unlocking the vehicle door places the lock mechanism in the unlocked state.
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