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Closure latch assembly with a power release mechanism and motor control system
11542730 · 2023-01-03 · ·

A motor control system for a closure latch assembly is provided and includes a power release motor operatively coupled to a power release gear of the closure latch assembly. A plurality of relays are coupled between one of a first motor terminal and a second motor terminal and one of a voltage supply and an electrical ground to provide one of a first motor current flow to drive the power release motor in a first direction and a second motor current flow to drive the power release motor in a second direction. An electronic control unit is coupled to the plurality of relays and configured to command the plurality of relays to provide the first motor current flow in one of a power release mode and a release mode and the second motor current flow in one of a reset mode and an unlock mode.

MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR LOCK ARRANGEMENT FOR A SLIDING DOOR OF A MOTOR VEHICLE
20220412130 · 2022-12-29 ·

A motor vehicle door lock arrangement comprising a door handle module with a door handle, wherein the door handle can be actuated by a first actuation, wherein door locks each comprise an actuation element, whereby the first actuation is transmitted to the actuation elements, wherein the first actuation comprises a first actuation stroke. It is proposed that the first actuation stroke is divided into a first and a second stroke section, the first stroke section being followed by the second stroke section, and that during the first actuation stroke of the door handle the actuation elements are actuated during the first stroke section of the first actuation stroke and are not actuated during the second stroke section of the first actuation stroke.

CLOSURE LATCH ASSEMBLY WITH POWER CINCH MECHANISM HAVING ANTI-CHUCKING FUNCTION
20220364400 · 2022-11-17 ·

A closure latch assembly for a dual-door closure system in a motor vehicle includes an anti-chucking mechanism and cinching mechanism in cooperation with a latch mechanism. The anti-chucking mechanism cooperates with the latch mechanism to provide an anti-chucking feature, while the cinching mechanism cooperates with the latch mechanism to provide a cinching feature, wherein an anti-chucking cancellation mechanism prevents interference of the anti-chucking mechanism with the cinching mechanism.

CLOSURE LATCH ASSEMBLY WITH POWER CINCH MECHANISM HAVING ANTI-CHUCKING FUNCTION
20220364400 · 2022-11-17 ·

A closure latch assembly for a dual-door closure system in a motor vehicle includes an anti-chucking mechanism and cinching mechanism in cooperation with a latch mechanism. The anti-chucking mechanism cooperates with the latch mechanism to provide an anti-chucking feature, while the cinching mechanism cooperates with the latch mechanism to provide a cinching feature, wherein an anti-chucking cancellation mechanism prevents interference of the anti-chucking mechanism with the cinching mechanism.

Vehicle door assembly

An outer door panel and an inner door panel are fixed to one another defining a cavity therebetween. A door handle assembly is fixedly attached to the outer door panel, with at least a portion of the door handle assembly overlaying an inboard surface of the outer door panel within the cavity. An inboard portion of the door handle assembly has a connection structure. An upwardly extending bracket within the cavity is fixed to an upper end and a lower end of at least one of the inner door panel or the outer door panel. The upwardly extending bracket is spaced apart from the door handle assembly. A vibration absorbing member has a first end fixed to the connection structure of the door handle assembly and a second end attached to the upwardly extending bracket at a location spaced apart from upper and lower ends of the upwardly extending bracket.

Vehicle door assembly

An outer door panel and an inner door panel are fixed to one another defining a cavity therebetween. A door handle assembly is fixedly attached to the outer door panel, with at least a portion of the door handle assembly overlaying an inboard surface of the outer door panel within the cavity. An inboard portion of the door handle assembly has a connection structure. An upwardly extending bracket within the cavity is fixed to an upper end and a lower end of at least one of the inner door panel or the outer door panel. The upwardly extending bracket is spaced apart from the door handle assembly. A vibration absorbing member has a first end fixed to the connection structure of the door handle assembly and a second end attached to the upwardly extending bracket at a location spaced apart from upper and lower ends of the upwardly extending bracket.

Electronic handle for a vehicle door and vehicle door
11624218 · 2023-04-11 · ·

An electronic handle for a vehicle door includes a bracket, a grip movably mounted on the bracket between a first position and a second position, the grip configured to move from the first position to the second position when a pulling force is applied on the grip by a user, a magnetic retainer configured to hold the grip in the first position, an electronic system configured to electronically cooperate with a latch for opening the vehicle door when activated in a first configuration corresponding to a normal use, and a back-up system configured to cooperate with the latch for opening the vehicle door when activated in a second configuration corresponding to an emergency or a lack of electrical power. The electronic system is configured to activate in response to a detection of a pulling force applied on the grip that is lower than a predetermined force.

Electronic handle for a vehicle door and vehicle door
11624218 · 2023-04-11 · ·

An electronic handle for a vehicle door includes a bracket, a grip movably mounted on the bracket between a first position and a second position, the grip configured to move from the first position to the second position when a pulling force is applied on the grip by a user, a magnetic retainer configured to hold the grip in the first position, an electronic system configured to electronically cooperate with a latch for opening the vehicle door when activated in a first configuration corresponding to a normal use, and a back-up system configured to cooperate with the latch for opening the vehicle door when activated in a second configuration corresponding to an emergency or a lack of electrical power. The electronic system is configured to activate in response to a detection of a pulling force applied on the grip that is lower than a predetermined force.

Motor vehicle door lock
11619075 · 2023-04-04 · ·

A motor vehicle door lock which is equipped with a locking mechanism that consists essentially of a rotary latch and a pawl. The lock also comprises a pawl spring for action on the pawl in the closing direction. The motor vehicle door lock further comprises an actuating lever for opening the locking mechanism. The actuating lever is additionally designed to act upon the pawl spring.

Motor vehicle door lock
11619075 · 2023-04-04 · ·

A motor vehicle door lock which is equipped with a locking mechanism that consists essentially of a rotary latch and a pawl. The lock also comprises a pawl spring for action on the pawl in the closing direction. The motor vehicle door lock further comprises an actuating lever for opening the locking mechanism. The actuating lever is additionally designed to act upon the pawl spring.