Global Patent Index - EP 0889185 A1

EP 0889185 A1 19990107 - Opening device for a motor vehicle lock

Title (en)

Opening device for a motor vehicle lock

Title (de)

Öffnungsvorrichtung eines Kraftfahrzeugschlosses

Title (fr)

Dispositif d'ouverture d'une serrure de vehicule.

Publication

EP 0889185 A1 19990107 (FR)

Application

EP 98401416 A 19980611

Priority

FR 9708498 A 19970704

Abstract (en)

The rotary bolt (2) and retaining catch (1) are pivoted (2b,1b) on the door latch-plate (3). An electrical actuator, energised by initial door-handle (5a) movement, normally overcomes pressure at the catch notch (1a,2a) and rotates the catch, liberating the bolt. Door or body-work deformation following an accident may, however, increase the pressures on bolt and catch beyond the ability of a practicable actuator to overcome. To counter this, further door-handle rotation applies tension to a cable (8,9) connected to the centre pivot of an over-centre linkage (6b,6c) operating between a fixed pivot and a sliding finger (6a). Fully straightened, the linkage forces the finger against a stop (7) on the bolt, relieving pressure at the catch. The actuator trips the catch, freeing the bolt, which is able to release the door as the continued rise of the handle retracts the finger.

Abstract (fr)

Un dispositif d'ouverture d'une serrure de véhicule comporte un pêne 2 retenu par un cliquet de verrouillage 1. Un organe électrique de commande est conformé pour commander mécaniquement un organe de déblocage 6 agissant directement sur le pêne 2 de la serrure. Application pour serrures entièrement électriques destinées à un ouvrant de véhicule. <IMAGE>

IPC 1-7

E05B 65/20; E05B 47/00

IPC 8 full level

E05B 53/00 (2006.01); E05B 65/12 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

E05B 77/02 (2013.01); E05B 77/12 (2013.01); E05B 79/20 (2013.01); E05B 81/06 (2013.01); E05B 81/14 (2013.01)

Citation (search report)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

DE ES GB IT SE

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0889185 A1 19990107; EP 0889185 B1 20020731; DE 69806863 D1 20020905; DE 69806863 T2 20021114; ES 2181136 T3 20030216; FR 2765611 A1 19990108; FR 2765611 B1 19990820

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 98401416 A 19980611; DE 69806863 T 19980611; ES 98401416 T 19980611; FR 9708498 A 19970704