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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 01, 1994
Filed:
Jan. 24, 1992
Pierre Periou, Cergy Pontoise, FR;
Richard Grandjean, St Die, FR;
Bruno Laurent, St. Jean Lerlanc, FR;
Rockwell International Corporation, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Abstract
An actuator which is physically secured to the locking mechanism by means of a first electrical connector. The motor of the actuator is provided with power through a second electrical connector which supplies power thereto through the first connector. The second connector also provides connection to a status contactor which provides locked and unlocked status indication. In this manner, the second connector accomplishes a dual function. Consequently, fasteners as required to secure the actuator to the lock mechanism are eliminated. A modular assembly is thus produced in which the interface housing carries a single connector which can be easily connected to the cable harness of the vehicle. Therefore only one electrical connection is required when mounting the lock in the door of the vehicle.