Samvardhana Motherson International has been granted a patent for a latch assembly for vehicle storage compartments. The assembly includes a locking bar and an automatic locking mechanism with a shape memory alloy actuator, ensuring secure closure of access doors. GlobalData’s report on Samvardhana Motherson International gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Latch assembly for vehicle storage compartment access door
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11959313B2) discloses a latch assembly designed for the access door of a storage compartment in a vehicle. The assembly includes a locking bar that can be moved between engaged and disengaged configurations, along with an automatic locking mechanism featuring a shape memory alloy (SMA) actuator. This actuator, when electrically energized, interacts with a locking feature to lock the access door in a closed position, preventing the locking bar from moving and securing the door shut.
Furthermore, the latch assembly incorporates an SMA actuator with a support structure attached to the access door, allowing the locking bar to be guided and moved within the structure. The SMA wire within the actuator is connected to an electrical power supply and, when energized, moves the locking bar into a disengaged configuration with the storage compartment, enabling the access door to open. The design also includes features such as a slide cam on the locking bar interacting with an electrical switch to control the movement of the locking bar, showcasing a sophisticated and efficient mechanism for securing and releasing the access door of the storage compartment in a vehicle.
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