Device for actuating a parking lock

A device (1) for actuating a parking lock comprising an emergency release means, the device (1) for actuating the parking lock comprising:

• an electric actuator (2) with an actuator output element (3) being moveable in translation, and
• the actuator output element (3), when moved in translation, actuating the parking lock,
• wherein the actuator output element (3) is connected to the parking lock by a clutch (6), and the clutch is releasable by the emergency release means.

A device (1) for actuating a parking lock comprising an emergency release mechanism, the device (1) for actuating the parking lock comprising:

• an electric actuator (2) with an actuator output element (3) being moveable in translation, and
• the actuator output element (3), when moved in a first direction, disengaging the parking lock and when moved in an opposite second direction, engaging the parking lock,
• wherein the actuator output element (3) is connected to the parking lock by a clutch (6), and the clutch is disengageable by the emergency release mechanism to permit manual movement of the clutch in the first direction to disengage the parking lock.