IPC Main Group
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 77/02 for accident situations
- E05B 77/14 Specially controlled locking actions in case of open doors or in case of doors moved from an open to a closed position, e.g. lock-out prevention or self-cancelling
- E05B 77/22 Functions related to actuation of locks from the passenger compartment of the vehicle
- 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 77/36 Noise prevention; Anti-rattling means
- 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 77/46 Locking several wings simultaneously
- 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
- KIEKERT DE 2,762
- HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY KR 1,316
- JULIUS BLUM AT 1,088
- FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES US 1,061
- HAIER SMART HOME 936
- KIA MOTORS CORPORATION KR 909
- HUF HUELSBECK & FUERST & COMPANY DE 887
- LG ELECTRONICS KR 872
- TOKAI RIKA COMPANY 813
- GEZE DE 807