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Timed independent vehicle secure compartment access

US9656629B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 26, 2015
Grant dateMay 23, 2017
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Expiry dateJul 8, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R25/245
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An access system for a vehicle may include a controller. The controller may be configured to respond to receiving an unlock signal indicative of an unlock request by causing a compartment closure to unlock for a predetermined time. Or the controller may be configured to respond to receiving an unlock signal indicative of an unlock request and a vehicle operation signal indicative of a vehicle secure state by causing a compartment closure to unlock for a predetermined time. Upon expiration of the predetermined time, the controller may cause the compartment closure to lock. The controller may be configured to respond to receiving an unlatch signal indicative of an unlatch request during the predetermined time by causing the compartment closure to unlatch.

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