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ArvinMeritor shows low energy release latch at Frankfurt |
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| ArvinMeritor has unveiled its patented Low Energy Release (LER) door latch at the Frankfurt Motor Show today. The LER uses proprietary electronics and software controls coupled with innovative mechanical engineering to greatly reduce the effort needed to release the latch without compromising strength or safety. “ArvinMeritor’s original software locking logic means the same latch system can operate under a multitude of different regional and customer specific functional demands across all vehicle platforms,” said Aziz Aghili, vice president and general manager, aperture systems, in ArvinMeritor’s Light Vehicle Systems business group. The latch has a failsafe override mechanism that, in the event of vehicle
power failure, allows the latch to revert to fully mechanical operation.
The product is considerably smaller and lighter than current designs and
contains up to 50 per cent fewer parts. Applications include side door
latches, power locking, electrical release and powered closure, as well
as variants for sliding doors, trunks and tailgates. |
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