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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 19, 1999
Filed:
Oct. 08, 1997
Applicant:
Inventors:
Robin Mihekun Miller, Ellington, CT (US);
Monte L Falcoff, Beverly Hills, MI (US);
Assignee:
Lear Automotive Dearborn, Inc., Southfield, MI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B60L / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
307 101 ;
Abstract
A linearly actuating multi-functional apparatus for use in an automotive vehicle includes a single electromagnetic device which linearly operates a pair of mechanical devices. In another aspect of the present invention, a plunger of a solenoid is selectively moved between various longitudinal positions in order to directly and linearly move a portion of a first mechanical device interfacing with a window assembly and move a portion of a second mechanical device, such as a door lock or latch.