Power-actuated vehicle locks

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

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Child Classifications

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E05B 81/02 characterised by the type of actuators used
E05B 81/12 characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators
E05B 81/24 characterised by constructional features of the actuator or the power transmission
E05B 81/52 Pneumatic or hydraulic circuits
E05B 81/54 Electrical circuits
E05B 81/9 Manual override in case of power failure

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