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Remote control car deadbolt lock
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1993-02-04
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Granted: 1995-02-07
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Expires: 2013-02-04
Abstract
Abstract A remote control car deadbolt lock includes a lock housing (14) mountable between a car door and car door facing which includes a locking mechanism (24). Receiver assembly (12) mounts within the car door or door facing opposite the lock housing. Locking mechanism (24) includes deadbolt (26) which mounts to reciprocate between a locked position (34) and unlocked position (106). Locking mechanism (24) also includes solenoid (60) and spring actuator comprising spring (44), cam (46) and select mechanism (52). Solenoid (60) causes deadbolt (26) to reciprocate in response to an electrical signal. Spring actuator (25) controls the locked and unlocked position of deadbolt (26). Receiver assembly (12) receives deadbolt (26) when deadbolt (26) is in locked position (34), thereby causing deadbolt (26) to lock car door to car door facing. A remote actuator, in the preferred embodiment, includes a transmitter (108) and receiver (112) for remote control of locking mechanism (24).
Inventors
- 👤 Bert Wilson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:03
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B47/00; E05B47/02; E05B47/026; E05B47/0001; E05B47/0002; E05B47/06; E05B47/0603; E05B85/00; E05B85/20; E05B85/22; E05B2047/0007; E05B2047/0008; E05B47/0003; E05B47/0004; E05B63/00; E05B63/0004; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/08; Y10T292/0863; Y10T292/0867; Y10T292/0868; Y10T292/096; Y10T292/1014; Y10T292/1021; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5093; Y10T70/5155; Y10T70/5199; Y10T70/5246; Y10T70/5296; Y10T70/5314; Y10T70/5889; Y10T70/5973; Y10T70/5978; Y10T70/70; Y10T70/7051; Y10T70/7062; Y10T70/7113
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A car deadbolt lock for locking a car door, comprising: a lock housing mountable within said car door and adjacent to a car door facing; and a locking mechanism within said lock housing, said locking mechanism comprising, a deadbolt mounted to reciprocate between a locked position and an unlocked position, a solenoid, a spring actuator, a cam member, and a select mechanism having a plurality of teeth and grooves, wherein said spring actuator controls the unlocked and locked condition of the lock, wherein said select mechanism causes said deadbolt and said cam member to rotate about a longitudinal axis and reciprocate between said locked and said unlocked positions, and wherein when said deadbolt and said cam member move in response to an electrical signal, a toothed portion on said cam member engages said plurality of teeth of said select mechanism and a projection on said cam member engages one of said plurality of grooves of said select mechanism.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A car deadbolt lock for locking a car door, comprising: a lock housing mountable within said car door and adjacent to a car door facing; and a locking mechanism within said lock housing, said locking mechanism comprising, a deadbolt mounted to reciprocate between a locked position and an unlocked position, a solenoid, a spring actuator, a cam member, and a select mechanism having a plurality of teeth and grooves, wherein said spring actuator controls the unlocked and locked condition of the lock, wherein said select mechanism causes said deadbolt and said cam member to rotate about a longitudinal axis and reciprocate between said locked and said unlocked positions, and wherein when said deadbolt and said cam member move in response to an electrical signal, a toothed portion on said cam member engages said plurality of teeth of said select mechanism and a projection on said cam member engages one of said plurality of grooves of said select mechanism.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a receiver assembly mountable within said car facing for receiving said deadbolt when said deadbolt is in said locked position, thereby causing said deadbolt to lock the car door to said facing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 2, wherein said receiver assembly comprises a hollow tube formed of high tensile material for receiving said deadbolt.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 3, wherein said hollow tube comprises an inner surface of high tensile material for receiving said deadbolt.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising circuitry for directing said electrical signal to said solenoid.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus of claim 5, wherein said circuitry for directing said electrical signal comprises a remote actuator for remotely controlling the position of said locking mechanism between said locked and said unlocked positions.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 6, wherein said remote actuator comprises a pulsed radio frequency transmitter/receiver pair.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 6, wherein said remote actuator comprises a pulsed infrared transmitter/receiver pair.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus of claim 5 wherein said circuitry comprises a plurality of magnetic switches associated with the car door key lock, but disassociated with mechanical actuation of the car door key lock.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
36 words
The apparatus of claim 5 wherein said circuitry comprises a keypad including a plurality of electronic switches associated with the car door key lock, but disassociated with the mechanical actuation of the car door key lock.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 5, wherein said circuitry comprises a combination lock/switch for directing said electrical signal to said solenoid.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said lock housing is a self-contained unit, thereby preventing access to said locking mechanism.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said lock housing comprises a light high tensile material cover for preventing access to said locking mechanism.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 13, wherein said lock housing comprises a light high tensile plastic cover.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said locking mechanism comprises a bolt carrier for supporting said deadbolt, said bolt carrier housing said select mechanism.
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