Patent ID: 9676374
Date: 2017-06-13
CPC Classifications: B60T,F15B,F16H

Claim:
1. A locking unit for locking the movement of a piston that drivable by a drive, wherein the locking unit comprises: a solenoid; and a two-piece catch assembly comprising a first piece comprising a spring section and a second piece comprising a latch section, the spring section and the latch section overlapping in an axial direction, the spring section provided at a spring part and the latch section provided at a latch part, the spring part and latch part, respectively interacting within the catch assembly, wherein the spring section angles the catch assembly against an armature or an armature rod of the solenoid or against a bolt held by the armature or the armature rod such that in a locking position the latch section blocks the movement of the piston, wherein in an unlocking position the movement of the piston is released, wherein the latch section comprises a reinforcement configured to allow the latch section to provide an axial force on the piston in the direction of movement of the piston while in the locking position.