Certain aspects of the technology disclosed herein include an apparatus and method for storing energy in a electromechanical lock. The electromechanical lock can include a main housing and a deadbolt. The main housing can be configured to extend a deadbolt along a path to lock and/or unlock a door. The deadbolt can have a hollow inner region configured to receive an energy storage device. The energy storage device within the deadbolt can be electrically connected to the main housing. The energy storage device can be used to power an actuator and/or accelerometer in the main housing.

The present disclosure refers to a latch assembly including a locking bar configured to be movable into (i) an engaged configuration with a storage compartment which enables an access door to be placed and held into a closed position and (ii) a disengaged configuration with the storage compartment in a vehicle to be placed into an opened position and a shape memory alloy (SMA) actuator. The SMA actuator comprises an SMA wire guided around a conductive pulley, and the SMA actuator is configured to move the locking bar into the disengaged configuration and permit the access door of the storage compartment in the vehicle to open. The present disclosure also refers to vehicle storage compartment with such a latch assembly and a method of activation and deactivation of such a latch assembly.

A vehicle includes a compartment mounted to a frame of the vehicle. The compartment includes a box coupled to the frame in a fixed position relative to the frame and a latch system coupled to the box to allow a user to access the box. The latch system includes a shape-memory alloy wire guided by a pulley during actuation of the latch system.

The invention relates to an anti-theft device comprising a housing, which is configured to be displaceably mounted to an anti-theft box, which anti-theft box is configured to receive merchandise to be protected, the housing being further configured to selectively take a releasing position, in which the anti-theft box is transferable from a closed state into an opened state, and a locking position, in which the anti-theft box is not transferable from the closed state into the opened state, a locking mechanism associated with the housing and having an unlocked state, in which the housing is displaceable from the locking position into the releasing position, and a locked state, in which the housing is not displaceable from the locking position into the releasing position.

Disclosed are embodiments of a tapered bolt receiver for a door lock to accommodate misalignment, between a deadbolt mounted to a door, and an opposing jamb. The tapered bolt receiver can be configured to accommodate misalignment for a deadbolt having a non-tapered bolt, such as for an electromechanical smart lock having a battery stored within a battery compartment that is integrated with an enhanced bolt. Also disclosed are embodiments of a deadbolt plate pivot assembly that is pivotably mountable to a corresponding deadbolt assembly to define a plate pivot system, to accommodate a beveled door edge. An illustrative embodiment of the deadbolt plate pivot assembly includes opposing plate that captures a hinge assembly, which can include plastic plate hinges, which serve to locate the deadbolt plate pivot assembly with respect to a corresponding bolt housing, and can provide a spring force and/or constant torque when mounted to a beveled door.

A vehicle opening panel emergency access device, having a graspable pull rod that is equipped with a retention strike; a retention lever that pivots relative to the sheath and has a bolt; a pull wire connected to the retention lever and designed to urge the retention lever by pulling it toward its release position; the graspable pull rod being mounted so as to be able to move in translation in the sheath according to three modes: a manual driving-in mode, a controlled driving-in mode, and an ejection mode.

A pressure relief door assembly includes a pressure relief door, a pressure-actuated latch, and a temperature-actuated lock. The latch is disposable in each of a latched configuration (to retain the pressure relief door in a closed position) and an unlatched configuration (to allow the pressure relief door to move into an open position). The lock is disposable in each of an unlocked configuration (to allow the pressure relief door to move into the open position when the latch is in its unlatched configuration) and a locked configuration (e.g., to lock the latch in its latched configuration, to lock the pressure relief door in its closed position, or both). The lock may include a bimetallic coil, that when exposed to a temperature that satisfies a temperature threshold, expands a sufficient amount to engage a locking pin with a corresponding portion of the latch to retain the latch in its latched configuration.

An actuating apparatus for controlling a locking system of a motor vehicle, including a circuit arrangement having a first input for receiving an operating signal and an output for providing a control signal to the locking system, the control signal being generated in dependence on the operating signal. The actuating apparatus further comprises a manually operated emergency unlocking device, and the circuit arrangement comprises a second input for receiving an event signal, wherein upon receipt of the event signal the manually operated emergency unlocking device is enabled for manual operation.

An electrical mechanical locking device. A lock has an outer shell with an indentation. An inner body is rotatably housed within the outer shell. A contact pin is connected to the inner body. A printed circuit board frame is rigidly connected to the inner body. A printed circuit board is attached to the printed circuit board frame. A driver arm support bracket is rigidly connected to the printed circuit board frame. A lock microprocessor is connected to the printed circuit board and electrically connected to the contact pin. The lock microprocessor is connected to a key identification code verification database. An electrical actuator is electrically connected to the lock microprocessor. A driver arm is pivotally connected to the driver arm support bracket. The electrical actuator is connected to the driver arm. A jam plate is connected to the driver arm. A jam plate return spring is connected to the jam plate and the printed circuit board frame. A locking pin is covered by the jam plate and inserted into the outer shell indentation when the electrical mechanical device is locked. When the electrical mechanical device is unlocked the locking pin is not covered by the jam plate and rises clear of the indentation. A powered key includes a key microprocessor. A battery power source is electrically connected to the key microprocessor. The key microprocessor has access to key database that includes a programmable key identification code for identifying the key. The key also includes a contact tip for insertion into the lock and for making electrical contact with the lock contact pin. In a preferred embodiment the electrical actuator is a nitinol wire.

A locking assembly comprising a fastener having a locking stud having a locking cavity and an aperture for receiving the locking stud, a lock having material adapted to contract when activated and having jaws adapted to engage the locking cavity of the locking stud when received in the aperture, and an unlocking mechanism comprising rotating body having an opening for a key.