US4270371A
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Device for unlocking and locking of doors, particularly of motor vehicle doors
Assignee: Mannesmann VDO AG
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Filing: 1979-02-06
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Granted: 1981-06-02
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Expires: 1999-02-06
Abstract
Abstract A device for unlocking and locking of doors, particularly of motor vehicle doors, with a pump delivering low pressure and high pressure, the outputs of which are connectable via a two-way valve which is actuatable upon each unlocking and locking operation, respectively, with pneumatic positioning elements which act on the door locking mechanism and with electrical switches for switching the pump respectively on and off via a reversing switch, the electrical switches being actuatable by means of a door key and arranged in the several, lockable doors, the reversing switch being able to be switched-over by means of a delayed-responding actuating means. An additional pneumatic positioning element is provided as the delayed-responding actuating means, which additional positioning element is connected to an output of the two-way valve. The two-way valve and the reversing switch are actuatable by means of the additional positioning element.
Inventors
- 👤 Heinz Kalk
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 06:47
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B77/00; E05B77/46; E05B77/50; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/60; Y10T70/625; Y10T70/65
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
186 words
In a device for unlocking and locking of doors, particularly of motor vehicle doors, with a pump delivering below atmospheric pressure and high pressure connectable via a two-way valve and a pneumatic line (which valve is actuatable upon each unlocking and locking operation, respectively), with single chamber pneumatic positioning elements which act or a door locking mechanism and with electrical switches for switching the pump on and off, respectively, via a reversing switch, the electrical switches being actuatable by means of a door key and arranged in the lockable doors, respectively, the reversing switch being able to be switched-over by means of a delayed-responding actuating means, the improvement wherein an additional single chamber pneumatic positioning element constitutes the delayed-responding actuating means, said additional positioning element is connected to an output of the two-way valve, and via said valve to the pump, said additional pneumatic positioning element constitutes means for actuating the two-way valve as well as the reversing switch, said means for actuating the two-way valve as well as the reversing switch is for switching said valve and said reversing switch from one condition into another.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
186 words
In a device for unlocking and locking of doors, particularly of motor vehicle doors, with a pump delivering below atmospheric pressure and high pressure connectable via a two-way valve and a pneumatic line (which valve is actuatable upon each unlocking and locking operation, respectively), with single chamber pneumatic positioning elements which act or a door locking mechanism and with electrical switches for switching the pump on and off, respectively, via a reversing switch, the electrical switches being actuatable by means of a door key and arranged in the lockable doors, respectively, the reversing switch being able to be switched-over by means of a delayed-responding actuating means, the improvement wherein an additional single chamber pneumatic positioning element constitutes the delayed-responding actuating means, said additional positioning element is connected to an output of the two-way valve, and via said valve to the pump, said additional pneumatic positioning element constitutes means for actuating the two-way valve as well as the reversing switch, said means for actuating the two-way valve as well as the reversing switch is for switching said valve and said reversing switch from one condition into another.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The device as set forth in claim 1, said means for actuating is defined wherein said additional pneumatic positioning element has an output, and spring means for causing a snap-action is operatively coupled with said output of said additional pneumatic positioning element.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The device as set forth in claim 2, further comprising a lever means for connecting said output of said additional pneumatic positioning element with the two-way valve and operatively with the reversing switch.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
62 words
The device as set forth in claim 1, said means for actuating is defined wherein said additional pneumatic positioning element has an output, and a piston rod is coupled with said output of said additional pneumatic positioning element and constitutes a control element of the two-way valve, means for actuating said reversing switch, said actuating means is connected with said piston rod.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
The device as set forth in claim 1, wherein said additional pneumatic positioning element includes means for providing an actuating point at a higher pressure than the pneumatic positioning elements which are connected with the door locking mechanisms.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-06-01 | 1984-12-01 | 1985-06-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-06-01 | 1988-12-01 | 1989-06-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-06-01 | 1992-12-01 | 1993-06-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |