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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 09, 2010
Filed:
Aug. 10, 2005
Roman Cetnar, Newmarket, CA;
Roman Cetnar, Newmarket, CA;
Magna Closures Inc., Newmarket, CA;
Abstract
A power-release door lock system for an automotive door having a latch, including a ratchet () and pawl (), and an electro-mechanical exterior latch release mechanism () for actuating the pawl to release the ratchet. The system includes a controller () and a pressure sensitive switch () mounted to an outside door handle () of the automotive door and electrically connected to the controller. The controller is programmed to disable the pressure sensitive switch in response to a predetermined 'lock' signal and enable the pressure sensitive switch in response to a pre-determined 'unlock' signal, in which case the controller energizes the exterior latch release mechanism to release the ratchet in the event the pressure sensitive switch is actuated. The system eliminates the need for an exterior lock assembly and its attendant inside lock button or rod.