Kiekert is the first latch manufacturer to embrace the new era of the electric car. Kiekert has recently been awarded a contract to supply the charger locking actuators for two models starting in 2011.
The actuator is positioned in the vehicle where the plug mates with the vehicle electrical socket. Once the driver connects the plug to the socket, the actuator automatically locks the two. The automatic locking fastens the plug and guarantees that it cannot become inadvertently detached. "Unlike conventionally filling a tank with petrol, the charging can take up to eight hours. Secure fastening of the plug is therefore required over the entire charging period." states Dr. Ulrich Nass, Kiekert's Head of R & D.
Electric mobility provides a significant opportunity for suppliers such as Kiekert to open new markets for their products. Jürgen Wenzel, Head of Sales, remarks: "We reviewed the new requirements of Evehicles at a very early stage and recognized the potential for Kiekert. We are working with various car makers to bring individual innovative technologies to the point of marketability."
Kiekert is beyond the concept stage when it comes to E-Mobility. "We have formed special engineering teams who focus on the nextgeneration of alternate power vehicles. We have devoted considerable resources to a number of applications. They will provide the answer to the numerous challenges the new methods of powering cars will present." says Dr. Ulrich Nass.
The actuator is positioned in the vehicle where the plug mates with the vehicle electrical socket. Once the driver connects the plug to the socket, the actuator automatically locks the two. The automatic locking fastens the plug and guarantees that it cannot become inadvertently detached. "Unlike conventionally filling a tank with petrol, the charging can take up to eight hours. Secure fastening of the plug is therefore required over the entire charging period." states Dr. Ulrich Nass, Kiekert's Head of R & D.
Electric mobility provides a significant opportunity for suppliers such as Kiekert to open new markets for their products. Jürgen Wenzel, Head of Sales, remarks: "We reviewed the new requirements of Evehicles at a very early stage and recognized the potential for Kiekert. We are working with various car makers to bring individual innovative technologies to the point of marketability."
Kiekert is beyond the concept stage when it comes to E-Mobility. "We have formed special engineering teams who focus on the nextgeneration of alternate power vehicles. We have devoted considerable resources to a number of applications. They will provide the answer to the numerous challenges the new methods of powering cars will present." says Dr. Ulrich Nass.
