Global Patent Index - EP 0939185 B1

EP 0939185 B1 20020807 - Method and apparatus for unlocking a door, particularly a motor vehicle door

Title (en)

Method and apparatus for unlocking a door, particularly a motor vehicle door

Title (de)

Verfahren und Einrichtung zur Entriegelung einer Tür, insbesondere einer Kraftfahrzeugtür

Title (fr)

Procédé et dispositif pour déverrouiller une porte, notamment une porte de véhicule automobile

Publication

EP 0939185 B1 20020807 (DE)

Application

EP 99101083 A 19990125

Priority

  • DE 19803868 A 19980131
  • DE 19803869 A 19980131

Abstract (en)

[origin: EP0939185A1] The method uses a switch or operational element which is activated dependent on water level, according to failure of the electrical device subject to water incursion. With the attainment of a defined or definable water level, the door is unlocked and released via the activated switch or operational element. After activation of the switch or operational element and after the attainment of the defined water level, the door unlocking is effected from stored mechanical energy. The activation of the switch or operational element cars takes place by failure of the electrical operating device caused by water.

IPC 1-7

E05B 65/20

IPC 8 full level

E05B 65/12 (2006.01); E05B 65/20 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

E05B 77/12 (2013.01)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

DE ES FR GB IT SE

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0939185 A1 19990901; EP 0939185 B1 20020807; DE 59902244 D1 20020912

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 99101083 A 19990125; DE 59902244 T 19990125