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E05B 77/00

Vehicle locks characterised by special functions or purposes

Introduced: January 2014

Classification Context

Section:
FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
Class:
LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
Subclass:
LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS

Additional Content

Latching Unlatching Holding/release of a bolt element that a wing or door can be opened. A typical vehicle lock is unlatched when a detent, pawl or ratchet releases the fork shaped bolt Locking Unlocking Preventing/allowing an unlatching action. In the locked state an unlatching action, normally done by actuating a handle or grip, is prevented. A locked door or wing is at least prevented from being unlatched from outside of the vehicle

11 direct subcodes

Child Classifications

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  • E05B 77/32 allowing simultaneous actuation of locking or unlocking elements and a handle, e.g. preventing interference between an unlocking and an unlatching action
  • E05B 77/34 Protection against weather or dirt, e.g. against water ingress
  • E05B 77/42 Means for damping the movement of lock parts, e.g. slowing down the return movement of a handle
  • E05B 77/44 Burglar prevention, e.g. protecting against opening by unauthorised tools
  • E05B 77/52 Locking one wing by shutting another
  • E05B 77/54 Automatic securing or unlocking of bolts triggered by certain vehicle parameters, e.g. exceeding a speed threshold

Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class E05, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. KIEKERT DE 2,762
  2. HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY KR 1,316
  3. JULIUS BLUM AT 1,088
  4. FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES US 1,061
  5. HAIER SMART HOME 936
  6. KIA MOTORS CORPORATION KR 909
  7. HUF HUELSBECK & FUERST & COMPANY DE 887
  8. LG ELECTRONICS KR 872
  9. TOKAI RIKA COMPANY 813
  10. GEZE DE 807