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US-10126784-B2 · Nov 13, 2018 · US
Door lock for the door of a household appliance
US8991877B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8991877-B2 |
| Application number | US-79309805-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Nov 30, 2005 |
| Priority date | Dec 16, 2004 |
| Publication date | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2015 |
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Door lock for a door of a household appliance with a first device for detecting a closed state of the door, and a second device for locking the door, wherein the first and second devices are electrically connected in series.
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The invention claimed is: 1. A door lock for a door of a household appliance, comprising: a door contact switch which responds, automatically and regardless of whether or not there is any additional user input, to the closure of the door; an electromagnetic actuator, which is electrically connected in series with the door contact switch, for actuating a door locking element; and a locking contact switch which responds to the door being locked or unlocked, wherein the door lock…
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- What does patent US8991877B2 cover?
- Door lock for a door of a household appliance with a first device for detecting a closed state of the door, and a second device for locking the door, wherein the first and second devices are electrically connected in series.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Spiessl Georg, Emz Hanauer Gmbh & Co Kgaa
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification H01H9/226. Mapped technology areas include Electricity.
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- Publication date Tue Mar 31 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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