KEY INNOVATION EVENTS
- Chevalier began work on the first side door electrical release and soft close mechanism and produced the first functional prototype.
- Chevalier, in collaboration with Texas Instruments Inc. produced the first functional prototype of Passive Keyless Entry.
- Chevalier introduces a number of compact radial and axial clutch mechanisms for use with the Single Motor Multi-function Latches and a multitude of power actuators.
Chevalier introduces the world’s first single motor multi-function electronic side door latch system.
- Chevalier demonstrates the first Passive Keyless Entry System with Electrical Release in the Frankfurt Motor Show September 1999.
- Chevalier introduces the Kick Drive Mechanism, which is capable of imparting a force hundreds of times greater than the driving source.
- Chevalier adapts the Kick-Drive Mechanism to drive the Single Motor Electrical Release and Clinch mechanism.
- Chevalier demonstrates the Single Motor Multi-function Latch at the Frankfurt Motor Show September 2001.
- Chevalier demonstrates the Single Motor Multi-function Side Door Latch with Passive Keyless Entry and Keyless Go systems on Rover 75 (1998).
- Chevalier introduces the first ever self-powered Single Motor, Electrical Release and Power Clinch latch. This mechanism is adapted to function electrically even after power failure.
- Chevalier introduces the first ever synchronised Electrical Release Front Trunk Latch fitted to McLaren Super Car P11 and most recently on Aston Martin DB11.
- Chevalier introduces the world’s first Single Motor, Power Closure and Electrical Release System for Vehicle Tailgate and Decklid.
- Chevalier introduces the world’s first Single Motor Multi-drive system.
- Chevalier introduces the first ever Single Motor, Electrical Release and Clinch Closure System for passenger vehicle front trunk or engine cover. This system is revolutionary new. It integrates control electronics, uses a single motor and introduces a considerable number of new features and functions.
