A lock mechanism is provided for use with a door assembly. The lock mechanism includes a lock bracket configured to connect to a door or hatch; a lock pin can be selectively moved between an engaged position in which the lock pin engages the lock bracket and a disengaged position in which the lock pin does not engage the lock bracket; and a linkage assembly connected to the lock pin and configured to be actuated to reversibly move the lock pin between the engaged position and the disengaged position, and a door or hatch release device can switch the lock pin from the engaged position to the disengaged position if the door or hatch release device is actuated after the linkage assembly has moved the lock pin into the engaged position.

A lock mechanism is provided for use with a door assembly. The lock mechanism includes a lock bracket configured to connect to a door or hatch; a lock pin can be selectively moved between an engaged position in which the lock pin engages the lock bracket and a disengaged position in which the lock pin does not engage the lock bracket; and a linkage assembly connected to the lock pin and configured to be actuated to reversibly move the lock pin between the engaged position and the disengaged position, and a door or hatch release device can switch the lock pin from the engaged position to the disengaged position if the door or hatch release device is actuated after the linkage assembly has moved the lock pin into the engaged position.

A power actuator for a latch of a motor vehicle closure panel has an electric motor to rotate a lead screw about an axis. A nut is disposed about the lead screw for selective translation along the lead screw. A clutch plate is configured for selective rotation about the axis when engaged with the nut, with a biasing member biasing the nut out of engagement with the clutch plate when the electric motor is de-energized. A carrier member is coupled with the nut to cause the nut to translate into engagement with the clutch plate during rotation of the lead screw, whereupon the nut and carrier member co-rotate with the clutch plate and leadscrew. A driven member is operably coupled with the clutch plate and with the latch via a cable/rod, such that the driven member maintains the latch in a cinched state when the electric motor is energized.

A power child lock operating device may include a rotating drive device; a first operating lever which receives the torque of the rotating drive device to be rotated; a second operating lever connected to the first operating lever to be moved together; a third operating lever connected to a door catch to lock or unlock the door catch; an inside handle lever connected to an inside handle disposed at a door of a vehicle to be moved together; a fourth operating lever selectively connecting the inside handle lever and the third operating lever; and an elastic member pressurizing to the fourth operating lever so that the third operating lever may be connected to the inside handle lever, improving the operation reliability the power child lock device.

A power child lock operating device may include a rotating drive device; a first operating lever which receives the torque of the rotating drive device to be rotated; a second operating lever connected to the first operating lever to be moved together; a third operating lever connected to a door catch to lock or unlock the door catch; an inside handle lever connected to an inside handle disposed at a door of a vehicle to be moved together; a fourth operating lever selectively connecting the inside handle lever and the third operating lever; and an elastic member pressurizing to the fourth operating lever so that the third operating lever may be connected to the inside handle lever, improving the operation reliability the power child lock device.

A vehicle tailgate locking device including an external door handle switch configured to be turned on and off in response to operation of an external door handle, a latch assembly including a latch member configured to engage or disengage a striker by rotation, a pawl member configured to restrain or release the latch member, and a latch motor configured to rotate the pawl member to release the latch member, and a controller configured to control power to be supplied to the latch motor in response to the external door handle switch being turned on, to stop the power supplied to the latch motor in response to either the external door handle switch being turned off after the external door handle switch is turned on or an elapse of a preset time.

A power latch assembly for a vehicle door and method of construction thereof is provided. The power latch assembly includes a pawl configured for movement between a ratchet holding position whereat the pawl maintains a ratchet in a striker capture position and a ratchet releasing position whereat the pawl releases the ratchet to a striker release position. A pawl release lever moves the pawl between the ratchet holding position and the ratchet releasing position. A powered actuator is energizable to control movement of the pawl release lever, wherein upon the pawl reaching the ratchet releasing position, the powered actuator is automatically de-energized without a hard stop feature.

A power latch assembly for a vehicle door and method of construction thereof is provided. The power latch assembly includes a pawl configured for movement between a ratchet holding position whereat the pawl maintains a ratchet in a striker capture position and a ratchet releasing position whereat the pawl releases the ratchet to a striker release position. A pawl release lever moves the pawl between the ratchet holding position and the ratchet releasing position. A powered actuator is energizable to control movement of the pawl release lever, wherein upon the pawl reaching the ratchet releasing position, the powered actuator is automatically de-energized without a hard stop feature.

An opening and closing device (2) for a motor vehicle has a rotatably mounted flap (10), at least one latching element (84) and a latch (34) with a connecting link (42). The appertaining latching element (84) is arranged on an end of the flap (10) that faces away from a pivot bearing. A latch actuator (50) is provided to rotate the latch (34), while the connecting link (42) has a guide structure (92) for a latching end (86) of the appertaining latching element (84).

An opening and closing device (2) for a motor vehicle has a rotatably mounted flap (10), at least one latching element (84) and a latch (34) with a connecting link (42). The appertaining latching element (84) is arranged on an end of the flap (10) that faces away from a pivot bearing. A latch actuator (50) is provided to rotate the latch (34), while the connecting link (42) has a guide structure (92) for a latching end (86) of the appertaining latching element (84).