Abstract: An actuator for presenting a handless door of a vehicle. The actuator including: an extendable extension bar supporting a pawl/catch system, the pawl/catch system having an actuator catch that cooperates with a dedicated striker; an actuator housing for housing a motor and a gear train operatively coupled to the motor, the gear train comprising a gear that has an integrated wormscrew; a nut located on the integrated wormscrew that translates linearly on the wormscrew as it is rotated by the motor, wherein movement of the nut causes the extendable extension bar to be moved outwardly and inwardly from the housing.

Abstract: A vehicle latch assembly. The vehicle latch assembly including: an electronic latch; and a separate door control unit fixedly secured to an exterior housing of the electronic latch, wherein electronics for controlling operation of the electronic latch are located in the separate door control unit.

Abstract: A vehicle door presenting system includes an actuator striker positioned at one of a vehicle body surface or a vehicle door, and an actuator positioned at the other of the vehicle body surface or the vehicle door and engagable with the actuator striker. The actuator is configured to move the vehicle door between a fully closed position and a partially open position via interaction between the actuator and the actuator striker. The actuator includes a retaining portion to maintain engagement with the actuator striker. The retaining portion retains the vehicle door in the partially open position to prevent the vehicle door from moving toward a fully open position.

Abstract: An actuation system (18) of a glove box assembly (10) includes a drive system (21) and at least one rack (20) driven by the drive system (21) between a closed position, an open position, and a pre-closed position. At least one switch (56, 62) senses a position of the at least one rack (20). The drive system (21) is operable in response to a signal output by the at least one switch (56, 62).

Abstract: An actuator for presenting a handless door of a vehicle. The actuator including: an extendable extension bar supporting a pawl/catch system, the pawl/catch system having an actuator catch that cooperates with a dedicated striker; an actuator housing for housing a motor and a gear train operatively coupled to the motor, the gear train comprising a gear that has an integrated wormscrew; a nut located on the integrated wormscrew that translates linearly on the wormscrew as it is rotated by the motor, wherein movement of the nut causes the extendable extension bar to be moved outwardly and inwardly from the housing.

Abstract: A verification system for a vehicle latch is provided. The system includes a switch operable to determine if a vehicle door is ajar. The system also includes a cam operatively coupled to a power release mechanism that actuates movement of the vehicle latch between an opened and closed position, the cam in operable contact with the switch, the switch also determining if the vehicle latch is in a fully reset condition or an un-reset condition.

Abstract: A vehicle door presenting system includes an actuator striker positioned at one of a vehicle body surface or a vehicle door, and an actuator positioned at the other of the vehicle body surface or the vehicle door and engagable with the actuator striker. The actuator is configured to move the vehicle door between a fully closed position and a partially open position via interaction between the actuator and the actuator striker. The actuator includes a retaining portion to maintain engagement with the actuator striker. The retaining portion retains the vehicle door in the partially open position to prevent the vehicle door from moving toward a fully open position.

Abstract: An actuation system (18) of a glove box assembly (10) includes a drive system (21) and at least one rack (20) driven by the drive system (21) between a closed position, an open position, and a pre-closed position. At least one switch (56, 62) senses a position of the at least one rack (20). The drive system (21) is operable in response to a signal output by the at least one switch (56, 62).

Abstract: A vehicle door opening mechanism includes a biasing structure operatively coupled to a vehicle door, the biasing structure movable between a first position and a second position, a portion of the biasing structure engageable with a vehicle body surface to bias the vehicle door from a closed position to a partially open position. Also included is a retaining structure disposed proximate the portion of the biasing structure that is engageable with the vehicle body surface, the retraining structure retaining the vehicle door in the partially open position to prevent the vehicle door from moving toward a fully open position.

Abstract: A verification system for a vehicle latch is provided. The system includes a switch operable to determine if a vehicle door is ajar. The system also includes a cam operatively coupled to a power release mechanism that actuates movement of the vehicle latch between an opened and closed position, the cam in operable contact with the switch, the switch also determining if the vehicle latch is in a fully reset condition or an un-reset condition.

Abstract: A clutch for an electric motor includes a pinion with a groove, a hub with a cleat and a spring. The pinion is mounted freely on a drive shaft, and the hub is mounted integrally on the drive shaft. The spring includes end legs housed in the groove of the pinion and stems defining a space to receive the cleat of the hub. The pinion is driven by the hub via the spring, which can absorb the over torque generated when the motor stops by sliding in the groove. The hub, the cleat and the spring assembly offers a simple design and limited bulk.

Abstract: A lock has a locking state and/or an unlocking state. The lock includes a locking arm movable between a number of positions corresponding to the states of the lock and a motor with a drive shaft for driving the locking arm. The drive shaft defines a trajectory with respect to the locking arm. The lock also includes a locking rod articulated to the locking arm over the trajectory of the drive shaft with respect to the locking arm. The lock makes it possible to obtain a less bulky lock.

Abstract: A lock includes a housing, a claw outside the housing and a pawl acting on the claw that is inside the housing. The pawl is less exposed to the environment and is better protected, improving the lifetime of the lock.

Abstract: An electric motor includes a rotor and a commutator housing having at least two flexible conductors connected to brush holders. The flexible conductors provide a connection to electrical supply posts which extend parallel to an axis of the rotor. The motor can thus be assembled into a housing, such as a vehicle door latch housing, with the axis of the rotor parallel to the electrical supply posts without needing a supplementary assembly component.

Abstract: A latch includes an external opening lever and an internal opening lever. The latch is designed to occupy three states of locking and/or unlocking of the levers. The latch includes a locking arm mobile between three positions corresponding to the three states of the latch, a mobile part moveable by actuation of a motor in a first direction and a second direction and a stop moveable between a first position and a second position. The stop is mounted on the mobile part, and the stop and the mobile part drive the locking arm. The latch is able to pass through the three states by moving the mobile part in its two directions and by moving the mobile stop between its two positions.

Abstract: A door latch arrangement (10) includes a latch bolt (12) releasably retainable in a closed position by a pawl (14). The pawl is connected to an inside release member (26) by a first transmission path (28). The first transmission path is interruptible by operation of a first actuator (32). The pawl is further connected to an outside release member (16) by a second transmission path (18), the second transmission path being interruptible by operation of a second actuator (22). The door latch arrangement further includes a detection device for detecting when the inside release member is operated. The first and second actuators are controlled by a control device (36), operable in response to signals from the detection device to provide for override unlocking.

Abstract: A door latch arrangement (10) including a latch bolt (12) releasably retainable in a closed position by a pawl (14). The pawl is connected to an inside release member (26) by a first transmission path (28). The first transmission path is interruptible by operation of a first actuator (32). The pawl is further connected to an outside release member (16) by a second transmission path (18), the second transmission path being interruptible by operation of a second actuator (22). The door latch arrangement further includes a detection device for detecting when the inside release member is operated. The first and second actuators are controlled by a control device (36), operable in response to signals from the detection device to provide for override unlocking.

Abstract: A door mechanism including self-acting latching means operatively holding the door closed and including a latch release member selectively moveable from a neutral position to a release position freeing the door for opening. Locking means act to secure the latched door by preventing release actuation of the latching means and including a lock drive member selectively moveable between locked and unlocked positions. The latch release member has a path of travel extending between said release position and a door secure position, said neutral position being in an intermediate part of said path. The release member and the lock drive member are coupled by motion transmitting means including a first formation on one of said members co-acting via a connecting means with a second formation on the other of said members to shift the lock drive member to the locked position on movement of the release member from its neutral position to its door secure position.

Abstract: Parking brake for vehicle, of the type comprising a lever (1) articulated onto a spindle (2) integral with a base (3) designed to be solidly attached with the chassis of the vehicle, which lever is connected to at least one actuation cable (7), and means for locking the lever in a predetermined angular position; the lever includes an element (9) for linkage with the cable, and the end of the base (3) contiguous to the articulation spindle of the lever is profiled so as to form a ramp (11) for limiting the displacement of the said linkage element during operations of the lever, this ramp being limited by a stop (11b) for retaining the lever in a raised brake actuation position and being positioned at the end of the base opposite the entry of the cable. This brake requires for its operation only a limited force from the user, less than the forces normally necessary on conventional brakes with toothed sectors and pawls.