E05B85/08

Childproof vehicle door locking system
11124994 · 2021-09-21 · ·

The present invention relates to a vehicle door latch system, more particularly, relates to a vehicle door latch system comprising: a locking member spring applying an elastic force to the locking member in the opposite direction of an external force when the locking member is moved by the external force; a locking guide member rotatably installed in a housing; and a cam-part formed in a locking member for guiding the locking guide member and formed with a stopping slot; so that the structure of the device becomes simple, and at the same time, releasing of the locking member is prevented when the latch is rotated by the main gear even when the locking member is moved by the same main gear used for the latch.

Childproof vehicle door locking system
11124994 · 2021-09-21 · ·

The present invention relates to a vehicle door latch system, more particularly, relates to a vehicle door latch system comprising: a locking member spring applying an elastic force to the locking member in the opposite direction of an external force when the locking member is moved by the external force; a locking guide member rotatably installed in a housing; and a cam-part formed in a locking member for guiding the locking guide member and formed with a stopping slot; so that the structure of the device becomes simple, and at the same time, releasing of the locking member is prevented when the latch is rotated by the main gear even when the locking member is moved by the same main gear used for the latch.

OVERRIDE OF CHILD SAFETY LOCK
20210140203 · 2021-05-13 ·

A vehicle door assembly includes a door latch configured to secure the vehicle door in a closed position, and an inside door handle assembly operably connected to the door latch and configured, when operated in a first door handle mode, to release the door latch thus allowing for movement of the vehicle door from the closed position. A lock post is operably connected to the door latch and configured, when operated in a first lock post mode, to lock the door latch. A child safety lock switch is operably connected to the door latch and configured such that, when activated, the child safety lock switch prevents releasing of the door latch via operation of the inside door handle in the first door handle mode. One or more of the inside door handle or the lock post operates in a second mode to deactivate the child safety lock switch.

Vehicle backup camera assembly
10994666 · 2021-05-04 · ·

An assembly for a vehicle door, the assembly including a housing containing a back-up camera and at least one of an exterior light and a manually operable release operative to effect the opening of the vehicle door.

Handle device of vehicle
10954697 · 2021-03-23 · ·

An inside handle device of a vehicle includes a handle unit and a cable unit. In the handle unit, an operation member including an operation handle is rotatably connected to a handle base. The cable unit movably holds one end of a cable device configured to connect the operation member to a latch device fixed to a door on a cable cover. The cable cover has a first locking portion formed at a cable introduction edge and a second locking portion formed at an opposite-end edge. The first locking portion is rotatably locked to the handle base with the opposite-end edge as a rotating end. The second locking portion is elastically locked in a state of being rotated around the first locking portion.

Handle device of vehicle
10954697 · 2021-03-23 · ·

An inside handle device of a vehicle includes a handle unit and a cable unit. In the handle unit, an operation member including an operation handle is rotatably connected to a handle base. The cable unit movably holds one end of a cable device configured to connect the operation member to a latch device fixed to a door on a cable cover. The cable cover has a first locking portion formed at a cable introduction edge and a second locking portion formed at an opposite-end edge. The first locking portion is rotatably locked to the handle base with the opposite-end edge as a rotating end. The second locking portion is elastically locked in a state of being rotated around the first locking portion.

Window lock
10920468 · 2021-02-16 ·

A lock assembly is provided for a window having a first sash and a second sash. The lock assembly comprises an elongate strip configured to be coupled to the first sash. The elongate strip has a plurality of recesses defined along a length of the elongate strip. The lock assembly also includes a lock member configured to be coupled to the second sash and operable to move along the length of the elongate strip. The lock member includes a biasing member and a coupler biased in a direction of the elongate strip by the biasing member. The coupler is configured to enter each of the plurality of recesses to selectively lock the lock member to the elongate strip.

Window lock
10920468 · 2021-02-16 ·

A lock assembly is provided for a window having a first sash and a second sash. The lock assembly comprises an elongate strip configured to be coupled to the first sash. The elongate strip has a plurality of recesses defined along a length of the elongate strip. The lock assembly also includes a lock member configured to be coupled to the second sash and operable to move along the length of the elongate strip. The lock member includes a biasing member and a coupler biased in a direction of the elongate strip by the biasing member. The coupler is configured to enter each of the plurality of recesses to selectively lock the lock member to the elongate strip.

Inflatable air wedge with tool channel and associated method
10889477 · 2021-01-12 · ·

An inflatable air wedge has a tool channel that is inserted between a vehicle door and a vehicle body for allowing an operator to effectively unlock the vehicle door without damaging the vehicle (door and/or body and/or weather stripping). The inflatable air wedge includes a selectively inflatable bladder capable of being intercalated between the existing vehicle door and the existing vehicle body, a pneumatic mechanism in operable communication with the bladder for selectively introducing and releasing air from the bladder, and a conduit engaged with the bladder. Advantageously, such a conduit is suitably sized and shaped for guiding an existing unlocking tool therethrough while the bladder is at an inflated state and seated between the vehicle door and the vehicle body. Notably, the conduit is spaced from the pneumatic mechanism and manually distended when the unlocking tool is positioned therein.

INSIDE HANDLE DEVICE

An inside handle device includes a handle base attached to a door panel of a vehicle; a lock lever rotatably supported on the handle base, a stopper portion provided on the handle base and limiting a rotation range of the lock lever, and an impact absorbing portion provided on the handle base and absorbing impact generated by a contact of the lock lever with the stopper portion.