Patent classifications
E05B77/24
Door unit for a vehicle
A door unit for an aircraft includes a door which is configured, in a closed position, to cover an opening in the vehicle and to delimit a vehicle interior from a vehicle environment; a pressure compensation flap which is configured, in a sealing position, to cover a pressure compensation opening in the door and, in a pressure compensation position, to at least partially release the pressure compensation opening; a locking element which is configured, in a locking state, to lock the door in the closed position and, in an unlocking state, to unlock the door; and a blocking element which is configured, in the sealing position of the pressure compensation flap, to block a movement of the locking element from the locking state into the unlocking state, wherein the blocking element is arranged on the pressure compensation flap.
Closure latch assembly with crash unlock mechanism using single electric motor
A closure latch assembly includes a ratchet and a pawl, with the ratchet being moveable between a striker capture position and a striker release position and the pawl being moveable between a ratchet holding position, whereat the ratchet is maintained in the striker capture position, a ratchet release position, whereat the ratchet is biased toward the striker release position. A power actuator operably coupled to a drive gear having an actuation feature fixed thereto, wherein rotation of the drive gear from a rest position in a first direction causes the actuation feature to operably move the pawl between the ratchet holding position and the ratchet release position, and wherein rotation of the drive gear from the rest position in a second direction causes an outside door handle to be brought into an operable condition to allow mechanical actuation of the closure latch assembly via the outside door handle.
Closure latch assembly with crash unlock mechanism using single electric motor
A closure latch assembly includes a ratchet and a pawl, with the ratchet being moveable between a striker capture position and a striker release position and the pawl being moveable between a ratchet holding position, whereat the ratchet is maintained in the striker capture position, a ratchet release position, whereat the ratchet is biased toward the striker release position. A power actuator operably coupled to a drive gear having an actuation feature fixed thereto, wherein rotation of the drive gear from a rest position in a first direction causes the actuation feature to operably move the pawl between the ratchet holding position and the ratchet release position, and wherein rotation of the drive gear from the rest position in a second direction causes an outside door handle to be brought into an operable condition to allow mechanical actuation of the closure latch assembly via the outside door handle.
Closure latch assembly with single motor actuator configured to control multiple latch functions
A power latch assembly for motor vehicle closure applications has a single motor operable to move a pawl from a ratchet holding position to a ratchet releasing position; place the power latch assembly in a double pull mechanical release state, and place the power latch assembly in a child lock state.
Systems and methods for providing alerts regarding engagement of an emergency exit door of an aircraft
An aircraft includes a system including an emergency exit door within the internal cabin. The emergency exit door includes a lever configured to be engaged to open the emergency exit door. A first cover is removably secured to the emergency exit door. The first cover is configured to be removed to gain access to the lever. A second cover is disposed between the lever and the first cover. The second cover is configured to be removed to gain access to the lever. One or more sensors are configured to detect positions of the first cover and the second cover.
Systems and methods for providing alerts regarding engagement of an emergency exit door of an aircraft
An aircraft includes a system including an emergency exit door within the internal cabin. The emergency exit door includes a lever configured to be engaged to open the emergency exit door. A first cover is removably secured to the emergency exit door. The first cover is configured to be removed to gain access to the lever. A second cover is disposed between the lever and the first cover. The second cover is configured to be removed to gain access to the lever. One or more sensors are configured to detect positions of the first cover and the second cover.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREVENTING UNDESIRABLE OPENING OF AN EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR OF AN AIRCRAFT
A system and a method include an emergency exit door for an internal cabin of an aircraft. The emergency exit door includes a lever configured to be engaged to open the emergency exit door. A solenoid is operatively coupled to the lever. The solenoid in a deactivated state is coupled to the lever to lock the lever and prevent the lever from being pulled to open the emergency exit door. The solenoid in an activated state is uncoupled from the lever and allows the lever to be pulled to open the emergency exit door.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREVENTING UNDESIRABLE OPENING OF AN EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR OF AN AIRCRAFT
A system and a method include an emergency exit door for an internal cabin of an aircraft. The emergency exit door includes a lever configured to be engaged to open the emergency exit door. A solenoid is operatively coupled to the lever. The solenoid in a deactivated state is coupled to the lever to lock the lever and prevent the lever from being pulled to open the emergency exit door. The solenoid in an activated state is uncoupled from the lever and allows the lever to be pulled to open the emergency exit door.