System and method for controlling vehicle door and closure locks
US9834961B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 26, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R25/24
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for controlling vehicle locks is provided that enable control of both a vehicle door lock and a vehicle closure lock using a single multipurpose switch. The system includes a vehicle door lock, a vehicle closure lock, a momentary, multi-purpose switch, and a control module. The control module receives an input signal generated by actuation of the switch and determines an elapsed time between the actuation and release of the switch. The module generates a closure lock control signal if the elapsed time meets a predetermined requirement relative to a predetermined time. The closure lock control signal unlocks the closure lock. The module also generates a door lock control signal responsive to the input signal if one or more predetermined conditions are met. The door lock control signal switches the state of the door lock between locked and unlocked states.
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