Electrical vehicle latch having a fluid tight electrical housing
US9957736B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 25, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 1, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 25, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05B81/54
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An electrical latch assembly for a vehicle door is provided. The assembly includes an electrical housing having a fluid-tight open interior and an opening. A printed circuit board is disposed in the fluid-tight open interior between the first and second cover pieces and includes an electrical control unit. A latch mechanism is connected with the electrical housing around the opening and includes an electric motor. At least one electrical connector extends from the printed circuit board through the opening and establishes an electrical connection between the printed circuit board in the open interior of the electrical housing and the electric motor of the latch mechanism.
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