Remote control car deadbolt lock

Abstract

A remote control car deadbolt lock includes a lock housing (14) mountable between a car door and car door facing which includes a locking mechanism (24). Receiver assembly (12) mounts within the car door or door facing opposite the lock housing. Locking mechanism (24) includes deadbolt (26) which mounts to reciprocate between a locked position (34) and unlocked position (106). Locking mechanism (24) also includes solenoid (60) and spring actuator comprising spring (44), cam (46) and select mechanism (52). Solenoid (60) causes deadbolt (26) to reciprocate in response to an electrical signal. Spring actuator (25) controls the locked and unlocked position of deadbolt (26). Receiver assembly (12) receives deadbolt (26) when deadbolt (26) is in locked position (34), thereby causing deadbolt (26) to lock car door to car door facing. A remote actuator, in the preferred embodiment, includes a transmitter (108) and receiver (112) for remote control of locking mechanism (24).

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