Strattec Security has been granted a patent for a cancellation device designed for automotive features. The device includes a manually movable lever, a magnet to maintain its position, and a detent lever that pivots to secure or release the main lever, enhancing vehicle functionality. GlobalData’s report on Strattec Security gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Automotive feature cancellation device with manual lever and magnet
The patent US12043169B2 describes a cancellation device designed for automotive features, particularly focusing on the functionality of a turn signal stalk. The device includes a main lever that can be manually moved from a neutral position to a non-neutral position to activate the automotive feature. A magnet is incorporated to maintain the main lever in the non-neutral position, while a detent lever pivots between latched and released positions, interacting with an elongate member that snaps over the detent lever's tip when latched. The design allows for the elongate member to move in conjunction with the main lever, ensuring a seamless operation of the cancellation mechanism.
Further specifications of the cancellation device include the option for the magnet to be either an electromagnet or a permanent magnet, with additional components such as a nulling element to adjust the holding force of the magnet. The detent lever can rotate freely when the magnet is deactivated, and the device may also feature multiple detent levers and magnets for enhanced functionality. Springs are utilized to bias both the detent lever and the main lever back to their neutral positions, ensuring reliable operation. Overall, the invention aims to improve the user experience in operating automotive features by providing a robust and efficient cancellation mechanism.
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