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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 03, 1998
Filed:
May. 13, 1996
Mikio Honma, Yokohama, JP;
Kouichi Shigematsu, Yokohama, JP;
Junichi Shimada, Yokohama, JP;
Fumio Kobayashi, Yokohama, JP;
Ohi Seisakusho Co., Ltd., Yokohama, JP;
Abstract
An automotive electric door lock system comprises a door lock which includes a latch plate latchedly engageable with a striker secured to the vehicle and a locking plate which is pivotable between an engaging position wherein the locking plate engages the latch plate and a releasing position wherein the locking plate releases the latch plate. An electric actuator is employed for moving the locking plate from the engaging position to the releasing position when energized. A power supply device energizes the electric actuator when a door handle is manipulated. A control device is used for instantly stopping the electric power supply to the electric actuator when the locking plate arrives at the releasing position.