Motor Vehicle Lock Coupling Lever With Bidirectional Slotted Link

The slotted link is divided into two separate, spatially distinct paths (first path and second path) for the pin to follow. This segmentation of the movement trajectory eliminates complex intertwined motion patterns and prevents malfunctions by ensuring each path is dedicated and predictable.

Separation stops and evasive stops are introduced as intermediary elements that guide and constrain the pin's movement. These stops act as mediators that prevent the pin from deviating from the intended paths, thereby avoiding disruptions while maintaining reliable operation.

The actuation process is segmented into two distinct operational modes corresponding to the two separate paths. The first path handles normal actuation operations, while the second path provides an alternative reliable path that avoids the disruption-prone complex movements of the conventional single-path design.

Instead of having a single complex path that the pin must navigate, the invention inverts the approach by providing two simple, separate paths. The pin can choose either path depending on the operational state, thereby avoiding the inherent problems of complex single-path navigation.

The problematic complex movement behavior is extracted and removed from the system by implementing separate dedicated paths. The separation stops and evasive stops are minimal structural additions that extract the malfunction potential from the system without requiring complete redesign of the entire mechanism.

The separation stops and evasive stops are designed to automatically guide the pin along the correct path without requiring external control mechanisms. The structure itself provides the guidance and prevention functions, making the system self-regulating and reducing the need for additional complex control elements.