摘要 |
An electrically operated vehicle door lock (1) presenting a fork-and-catch lock mechanism (3) movable between a release position enabling relative movement of the lock (1) and a striker element, and a lock position engaging and preventing the striker element (4) from moving in relation to the lock (1); a manual release lever (24); and a safety mechanism (5) interposed between the release lever (24) and the lock mechanism (3) and movable between a safety-off position wherein the release lever (24) is mechanically connected to and may release the lock mechanism (3), and a safety-on position wherein the release lever (24) is disconnected from the lock mechanism (3); the lock (1) presenting a single electric actuator (50) for controlling electric release of the lock mechanism (3), and for switching the safety mechanism (5) from the safety-on to the safety-off position and vice versa. <IMAGE> |