A dual output actuator (26) for use with an active grill shutter system (14), the dual output actuator (26) having: a housing (28) with a first lever (30) rotatably mounted to the housing (28) for movement about a first side (32) of the housing (28); and a second lever (34) rotatably mounted to the housing (28), the first lever (30) and the second lever (34) being independently rotatable with respect to each other, the actuator (26) being configured to partially or fully move the first lever (30) between a first position and a second position without a corresponding simultaneous movement of the second lever (34) and the actuator (26) is configured to partially or fully move the second lever (34) between a first position and a second position without a corresponding simultaneous movement of the first lever (30).
A locking device is proposed to lock and/or to unlock a movable car closure element like a car door, a trunk lid, a front lid, a tailgate or the like, wherein the locking device has an electric control unit and/or a drive unit to control and/or to drive a movement of the movable closure element. The locking device shall be usable in applications without a handle for manual movements and is working with disconnected regular power supply. According to the invention, at least one supercapacitor is provided to store energy for operating the locking device in an emergency case.
E05B 81/20 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
E05B 81/86 - Electrical circuits characterised by the power supplyEmergency power operation using capacitors
A locking device is proposed to lock and/or to unlock a movable closure element like a door, a lid, etc. in a lockable object like a building, a ship, a vehicle, a train or the like, wherein the locking device has an electric control unit and/or a drive unit to control and/or to drive a movement of the movable closure element. The locking device shall be usable in applications without a handle for manual movements and is working with disconnected regular power supply. According to the invention, at least one supercapacitor is provided to store energy for operating the locking device in an emergency case.
E05B 81/86 - Electrical circuits characterised by the power supplyEmergency power operation using capacitors
E05B 81/20 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
E05B 47/00 - Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means
The invention relates to a sensor unit 1 for a car locking system having a touch and/or proximity sensor with an outer surface comprising a sensor area 5 covered by a sensor area cover 3 adapted to or integrated in the outside shape of a car sealing, preferably a door sealing, window sealing, flap sealing, etc. According to the invention, the sensor unit 1 comprises an NFC-Sensor for interaction with smart devices like smart cards, smartphones 10 or the like wherein the NFC- Sensor has a NFC-Antenna 7.
The invention relates to a locking device for car doors, especially for car doors without door handles, having an electronic control unit for the authorization of access, which is connected to one or more sensors for a first operating step, i.e. a proximity sensor, a touch sensor etc. and/or an antenna for a wireless communication, i.e. a NFC (near field communication)antenna for NFC-communication with a smart device like a smart card, a mobile phone, a smart watch, a smart key, etc., and a driven mechanical lock/or unlock unit including a latching element for latching the closed door end position. According to the invention, a latching element is provided to block an intermediate position 3 of the car door 1, wherein at least one sensor 5, 5' is accessible and/or active in the intermediate position 3 of the car door 1 for a second operating step and not accessible and/or not active in the closed end position 2 of the car door.
E05B 81/20 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
E05B 81/76 - Detection of handle operationDetection of a user approaching a handleElectrical switching actions performed by handles
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APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING ACCESS INTENTION RECOGNITION FOR USE IN A VEHICLE WITH A HANDLELESS DOOR
A handleless door entry system (12) for a vehicle (10). The system including: an occupant detection component (24) including a first detection component (26) and a second detection component (28), wherein the first detection component (26) is configured to detect a device (27) within a predetermined distance of the handleless door entry system (12), and wherein the second detection component (28) is configured to detect an intent of an object or individual approaching the handleless door entry system (12).
A vehicle latch assembly (12). The vehicle latch assembly (12) including: an electronic latch (14); and a separate door control unit (20) fïxedly secured to an exterior housing of the electronic latch (14), wherein electronics (22) for controlling operation of the electronic latch (14) are located in the separate door control unit (20).
E05B 77/34 - Protection against weather or dirt, e.g. against water ingress
E05B 79/04 - Mounting of lock casings to the vehicle, e.g. to the wing
E05B 81/20 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
The invention relates to a locking device for car doors, especially for car doors without door handles, having an electronic control unit for the authorization of access, which is connected to one or more sensors, i.e. a proximity sensor, a touch sensor, a radio transmitter, etc. and/or to an antenna for wireless communication, i.e. a NFC(near field communication) antenna for communication with a smart device like a smart card, a mobile phone, a smart watch, a smart key etc., and a driven mechanical lock/or unlock unit including a latching element for latching the closed door end position. According to the invention, a latching element is provided to block an intermediate position 3 of the car door 1, into which the car door 1 is movable dependent on a correct access authorization and wherein the intermediate position 3 enables a grip behind the outside surface of the door 1 to unlock the intermediate position 3 and to allow the further movement of the door 1 into the open end position 4.
E05B 17/10 - Illuminating devices on, or for, locks or keys
E05B 81/20 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
E05B 81/76 - Detection of handle operationDetection of a user approaching a handleElectrical switching actions performed by handles
E05C 17/00 - Devices for holding wings openDevices for limiting opening of wings or for holding wings open by a movable member extending between frame and wingBraking devices, stops or buffers, combined therewith
A system for operating a handleless door of an automobile having an outer surface includes a remotely-controlled door latch, a sensor disposed at at least one of: disposed behind a window seal; assembled on the window seal; and overmolded in the window seal, and configured to sense an input from a user to open the door, the window seal being configured to transmit an input force to the sensor, and an antenna configured to receive a radio signal from a key fob in vicinity of the antenna. The system also includes a passive entry passive start (PEPS) system coupled to the antenna to authenticate the key fob as being associated with the automobile and a controller configured to receive a signal from the sensor indicating the user provided input to open the door, receive an authentication signal from the PEPS system to authenticate the key fob, and cause the remotely-controlled door latch to release based on receiving the signal from the sensor and the authentication signal from PEPS system.
A motor control system includes a variable voltage supply in signal communication with a direct current (DC) motor. The DC motor includes a rotor induced to rotate in response to a drive current generated by a variable supply voltage delivered by the voltage supply. The rotation of the rotor (103) generates a mechanical force that drives a component. A ripple count circuit (104) is configured to filter the drive current based on a rotational speed (ω) of the rotor (103) to generate a filtered drive current signal, and to generate a varying threshold based on the filtered drive current signal. Based on a comparison between the filtered drive current signal and the varying threshold, the ripple count circuit (104) generates a pulsed output signal indicative of the rotational speed (ω) of the rotor and a rotational position (θ) of the rotor.
A motor control system includes a variable voltage supply in signal communication with a direct current (DC) motor. The DC motor includes a rotor induced to rotate in response to a drive current generated by a variable supply voltage delivered by the voltage supply. The rotation of the rotor (103)generates a mechanical force that drives a component. A ripple count circuit (104)is configured to filter the drive current based on a rotational speed (ω) of the rotor (103), and to generate a pulsed output signal indicative of the rotational speed (ω) of the rotor and a rotational position (θ) of the rotor.
The invention relates to a sheath stop (36) including: a hole (38) through which a window lift cable is to pass; and a sheath abutment for locking the sheath of the window lift cable on one side of the sheath stop (36) and wherein, on the other side of the sheath stop (36), the sheath stop (36) includes a shaft provided so as to be mounted onto a bracket (54) of the sheath stop (36) such that the sheath stop (36) has a freely rotatable mounting configuration on the bracket (54). The shaft extends transversely to the main orientation (A0, A1, A2) of the passage hole (38), and the passage hole (38) has a partial side clearance (40) that allows the cable a degree of bending freedom within a plane perpendicular to the shaft when the sheath stop (36) freely pivots about the shaft.
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