US Patent 11498690 Electronic release system for a hold open rod mechanism

An electronic release system configured to unlock a hold open rod mechanism or latch mechanism includes an actuator interface configured with an input device and an actuator associated with the hold open rod mechanism or the latch mechanism. The input device configured to be actuated by personnel to initiate operation of an unlocking mechanism associated with the hold open rod mechanism or the latch mechanism. The electronic release system also includes a wiring assembly configured to connect the actuator interface to the actuator. The actuator interface configured to determine actuation of the input device and signal the actuator over the wiring assembly. The actuator being configured to operate the unlocking mechanism associated with the hold open rod mechanism or the latch mechanism.