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An automotive lid lock device comprises a lock proper which includes a latch plate and a locking plate. The locking plate is pivotal between a locking position to lock the latch plate and an unlocking position to release the latch plate. The lid lock device further comprises a power unlocking mechan

An automotive lid lock device comprises a lock proper which includes a latch plate and a locking plate. The locking plate is pivotal between a locking position to lock the latch plate and an unlocking position to release the latch plate. The lid lock device further comprises a power unlocking mechanism for pivoting the locking plate to the unlocking position with an aid of an electric power. The power unlocking mechanism includes an electric motor; a worm connected to an output shaft of the motor to rotate therewith; a worm wheel operatively engaged with the worm and a release lever extending between the locking plate and the worm wheel to pivot the locking plate from the locking position to the unlocking position when the worm wheel is turned in a given direction. The release lever, the locking plate and the worm wheel are so arranged that when the worm wheel is turned in the given direction, the worm wheel pushes the release lever toward the locking plate.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An automotive lid lock device comprising:a lock including a latch plate and a locking plate, said locking plate being pivotal between a locking position to lock the latch plate and an unlocking position to release the latch plate; anda power unlocking mechanism for pivoti

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An automotive lid lock device comprising:a lock including a latch plate and a locking plate, said locking plate being pivotal between a locking position to lock the latch plate and an unlocking position to release the latch plate; anda power unlocking mechanism for pivoting said locking plate to said unlocking position using electric power, said power unlocking mechanism including:an electric motor;a worm connected to an output shaft of said motor to rotate therewith;a worm wheel operatively engaged with said worm; anda release lever extending over said latch plate and between said locking plate and said worm wheel, and having a first end engaged with an end of said locking plate and a second end pivotally connected to said worm wheel,wherein, when said worm wheel is turned in a direction, said worm wheel pushes said release lever toward said locking plate to pivot said locking plate from said locking position toward said unlocking position, andwherein said release lever is guided by a guide structure to permit movement thereof toward said locking plate.