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Document | Title | Date |
20080197642 | SAFETY KNOB - Rotary knob or handle | 08-21-2008 |
20080231062 | Trunk Emergency Release Handle Having a Luminous Insert - A trunk emergency release handle composed of an exterior shell of preferably opaque plastic material having an instructional pictorial representation in the form of iconic holes conveying purpose and use information of the handle. In one form, a luminous insert is received into a slot of the exterior shell so as to be located at the iconic holes and thereby provide illumination thereof. In a second form, the luminous material is co-molded with the opaque plastic in a two-shot injection molding process. | 09-25-2008 |
20080277947 | Rod Set Clip for Vehicle Door - A latch set clip for use with a vehicle door and method of assembly are disclosed. The latch set clip may include a clip main body that mounts to a latch lever of a door latch assembly and a clip pivoting body that, with the main body, secures a lever rod to the latch set clip. The latch set clip may allow for components of a latch/window regulator module to be assembled before assembly into the vehicle door. | 11-13-2008 |
20080277948 | Vehicle door handle apparatus - To provide a supporting structure of a rotating section which offers not only facilitated mounting but also resistance to dropout. There are provided a handle base | 11-13-2008 |
20080290671 | HANDLE APPARATUS - A handle apparatus is provided with: a handle base fixed to a door of a vehicle; a swing lever held inside the door and connected to the handle base to be vertically rotatable; a handle main body including an operation arm inserted inside the door through an arm insertion hole to drive the swing lever; a blocking piece on the swing lever for blocking the arm insertion hole from an inside of the door; and a rising piece protruding from a side edge of the blocking piece toward an outside of the door. | 11-27-2008 |
20090008949 | Door Handle Apparatus - The present invention provides a door handle apparatus consisting of a handle, a lock housing, a transmission mechanism, and a locking mechanism. The handle is pivotally engaged with the lock housing. The locking mechanism is engaged with one end of the lock housing and the handle. When the handle is rotated, the locking mechanism makes relative sliding and movement about the handle. The transmission mechanism is engaged with the other end of the lock housing and moves relative to the locking mechanism. The locking mechanism has a burglar free locking piece that prevents the door handle apparatus from being disassembled without being unlocked by a key first. After the door handle is engaged with the transmission mechanism, the door handle is still rotatable and movable via the lock housing. | 01-08-2009 |
20090008950 | Handle unit - According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a handle unit including: a main body including: a pair of bearings; and a pair of holding walls separated from the pair of the bearings; a handle including: a pair of support walls; and a pair of rotational shafts projecting outward from the pair of support walls to be engaged with the pair of the bearings, wherein the handle is rotatable between a stored position and a operating position, wherein the support walls are formed to not face the holding walls when the handle is in the stored position, and formed to face the holding walls and contact the holding walls by being deflected when the handle is in the operating position. | 01-08-2009 |
20090026774 | Automotive Door Handle Device - An automotive door handle device includes: a handle ( | 01-29-2009 |
20090033108 | ROTATING DISK SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY - A vehicle door latching assembly has a rotating disk assembly to open and latch a door with handles located remote to the latches. The door latching assembly has at least one handle assembly and a hub assembly. The hub assembly includes a rotatable disk mounted to a disk bracket assembly. At least one handle connector connects the hub disk assembly to the handle assembly. A latch connector connects to the hub disk assembly to upper and lower latch assemblies. | 02-05-2009 |
20090039658 | VEHICLE DOOR LATCH SYSTEM - An electronic door lock system for a vehicle includes a driver-operable child safety locking arrangement for rear passenger doors that disables interior door release handles. A separate unlocking arrangement is provided to temporarily override the child safety locking arrangement to allow opening of the rear passenger doors by their interior handles. The override, unlocking arrangement is operable by a driver and requires the simultaneous operation of the rear passenger door handle. The child safety locking arrangement is automatically reset upon release of the rear passenger door handle, without requiring any further action by the driver. | 02-12-2009 |
20090058106 | Handle actuator assembly for dropdown doors and the like - A handle actuator for dropdown doors or closures includes a handle with a pivot connector at the top and an actuator rod at the bottom. Upper and lower housing are mounted on the door in a vertically aligned and spaced apart relationship. The upper housing has a pivot connector connected with the pivot connector on the handle, and the lower housing has a sleeve slidably receiving the actuator rod therein for reception. A pivoting actuator arm has opposite ends connected with the actuator rod and handle housing respectively, such that reciprocation of the actuator rod rotates the actuator arm. A connector has one end connected with the door latch, and the opposite end connected with the actuator arm, such that the door is shifted from the raised closed position to the lowered open position by grasping the handle, pulling the handle outwardly to release the door latch and manually pivoting the door about the bottom hinge to the lowered open position. | 03-05-2009 |
20090058107 | Lock out mechanism for vehicle door outside handles - A handle assembly selectively allows the door latch of a door of a motor vehicle to be released. The handle assembly includes a base fixedly secured to the door. The handle assembly also includes a handle portion and a lock trigger. The handle portion is operatively connected to a door latch mechanism effectuating the opening of the door. The lock trigger is movably engaged with the handle portion to allow or disallow the movement of the handle assembly and hence the opening of the door. | 03-05-2009 |
20090079207 | Attachable floating car trunk handle - An attachable floating handle apparatus that can be attached to a lifting vehicle door such as a car trunk boot lid, hatchback, or wing door, includes a handle pocket attachable to a car trunk or car hatchback door, a floating handle pivotally connected to said handle pocket, said floating handle including a gripping portion and a closed portion. The floating handle pivots in conjunction with the closing and opening of a car trunk or car hatchback door such that the floating handle gripping portion is not accessible when the trunk or hatchback door is closed, but is accessible when the trunk or hatchback door is open. The handle can attach to a car trunk, hatchback door, or wing door using contact adhesive. The floating handle can be provided with a protrusion opposite the gripping portion. The floating handle can be provided with a counterweight opposite the gripping portion. The handle pocket can be provided with a stop to act in conjunction with and opposite to a protrusion provided on the floating handle. The floating handle can be rotationally attached in and to said pocket whereby the floating handle is gravity actuated to rotate in said pocket. | 03-26-2009 |
20090085360 | OUTER DOOR HANDLE FOR AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES - An automobile outer door handle, comprising a lever-shaped handle portion which is manually gripped from the door's outer side and which is fitted with at least one bearing element resting in pivotably manner on a mating bearing element of the door and is coupled by a linkage to a door lock in a manner that, when this lock shall open when the handle portion is pivoted out of a rest position into an open position, an inertial mass being supported in excursion-limited manner in the region of the swivel bearing of the handle portion in a similar direction as the handle portion, said inertial mass locking in one limit position (blocked position) the handle portion into the rest position whereas releasing it in the other limit position (release position) and being moved into the blocked position when a predetermined transverse acceleration acts on the automobile to exert an opening force on the handle portion. | 04-02-2009 |
20090102206 | DEVICE FOR PREVENTING UNLOCKING OF DOOR HANDLE - An exemplary embodiment of the present invention, includes: a base body that is disposed onto the outside of a door; a handle that is movable in a pulling direction from base body; a pivot arm that is hinged to base body and unlocks a door ratchet when handle is actuated to open the door; a balance weight that is provided to pivot arm and prevents unlocking of the door ratchet when an inertia force is applied toward the inside of a vehicle; and a locking member that is hinged to connecting arm and prevents unlocking of the door ratchet by restricting movement of handle with respect to base body when an inertia force is applied toward the outside of a vehicle. | 04-23-2009 |
20090115203 | DOOR WITH RETRACTABLE SCREEN - A door incorporating at least one movable glass insert or window sash slidably disposed in at least one track thereof. An end of the insert is coupled to an end of a spring biased roll of screen. As the insert moves from the spring biased roll, the screen is extracted therefrom providing a continuously variable screened region in the door. The insert can be positioned using a counterbalance, spaced apart latchable locations in the door, frictional engagement, or through the tension force of the biased roll of screen. A catch mechanism is disposed on the movable glass insert to detachably couple the glass insert to a portion of the door. | 05-07-2009 |
20090127874 | DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY - A door latch assembly for use with a door. The door latch assembly includes first and second handles that are coupled to a pair of housings. The door latch assembly including an adjustable latch member that can be selectively coupled to either the first or second handle and can be incrementally repositioned with respect to the handle to which it is coupled to allow for adjustment of the adjustable latch member to the door. | 05-21-2009 |
20090127875 | Door Handle Assembly - A door handle assembly for a door substrate having an aperture, said door handle assembly comprising: a bell crank capable of pivoting about an axis, the bell crank including a first arm, a second arm and a base therebetween; a door handle that operatively engages the second arm of the bell crank, wherein a free end of the second arm extends upward and outward away from the base such that the free end of the second arm sweeps around a generally conical shape as the bell crank pivots about the axis; means for securing the door handle to the bell crank including a pin and notch assembly, wherein the pin is inserted through an aperture in the door handle and engages a notch located on the second arm; and a plurality of ribs formed on one or more surfaces of the bell crank. | 05-21-2009 |
20090179438 | Rotary Pawl Latch - A latch assembly for releasably securing a first member in a closed position relative to a second member is disclosed. The latch assembly includes a frames a rotary pawl, a locking member, a handle, and a lock plug. The frame is adapted for attachment to the first member. The handle is pivotally attached to the frame and is movable between a closed position and an open position. The locking member retains the pawl in the latched position when the locking member is in an undeflected configuration. The handle causes the locking member to deflect and release the pawl from a latched position when the lacking member is in an unlocked position and the handle is moved to the open position. The lock barrel is supported by the frame and can selectively move the locking member to a locked position where the locking member cannot be actuated by the handle. | 07-16-2009 |
20090179439 | HANDLE WITH A CLOSURE INSERT - The invention relates to a handle (e.g., a fixed handle, rotary handle, or swivel lever handle) particularly with a lock insert or the like or escutcheon for mounting in a preferably thin wall (e.g., a sheet metal cabinet door leaf, sheet metal drawer front, or sheet metal box lid). Wherein the handle has a longitudinal extension at whose ends is arranged at least one fastening means (e.g., a screw, nut, hook fastening or clip-in fastening). The lock insert includes a housing with a collar in the vicinity of its front end, and a receiving space for the front end of the housing with the collar is provided at this end of the handle in the vicinity of the fastening means proceeding from the contact surface contacting the thin wall, this receiving space passing through the handle to the front side of the handle while changing in cross section. | 07-16-2009 |
20090206615 | Cancel Lever For Clam Shell Vehicle Doors - A door assembly for a vehicle body including a portal having a first end and a second end. A first door and a second door are pivotably coupled to the first end and the second end, respectively, of the portal. The first door includes an end panel opposite the first end of the portal, and a pivot is fixed to the end panel. A cancel lever is rotatably coupled to the pivot, and the cancel lever is arranged to be contacted by the second door at any location within a zone of contact determined by the relative positions of the first and second doors such that a force applied to the cancel lever by the second door includes a component perpendicular to a radius of the cancel lever at the point of contact. | 08-20-2009 |
20090218830 | DOOR LOCK DEVICE - The present invention provides a door lock actuator which can widely use common parts between one with an override function and one without an override function and can be constructed by a reduced number of parts. The door lock actuator of the invention includes a latch mechanism having an operation receiving portion for releasing an engaged state of a striker, a link being movable between an unlock position and a lock position, a lock plate positioning the link at the unlock position and the lock position, a knob lever actuating the lock plate to move the link to the lock position or the unlock position, and an inner lever releasing the engaged state of the striker by the latch mechanism via the link. The knob lever is provided with an engagement receiving portion. The inner lever is provided with an engaging portion engaging with the engagement receiving portion to move the link to the unlock position via the knob lever and the lock plate. | 09-03-2009 |
20090256366 | STRUCTURE FOR OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE OF VEHICLES - An outside handle assembly of a vehicle door includes an escutcheon disposed in the outer panel of the vehicle door, a handle body disposed at a vehicular outer side of the escutcheon, a first protection bracket disposed at the vehicular inner side of the escutcheon, the first protection bracket comprising an engaging hole configured to receive a key cylinder, and a second protection bracket disposed at the vehicular inner side of the escutcheon to cover a periphery of the key cylinder, wherein the second protection bracket is coupled to the inner panel of the vehicle door and comprises at least one support contacting the first protection bracket, and wherein the second protection bracket is arranged to receive an impact load exerted upon the first protection bracket toward the vehicular inner side. | 10-15-2009 |
20090256367 | FOLD DOWN WINDOW OPERATOR - A fold down operator is suitable for use with a window assembly having a rotatable spindle, a hub having a receiver connected to the spindle, and an arm extending from the receiver. The operator includes a handle and a spring. The handle is configured for pivotal connection to the arm and has a housing defining a cavity. The housing has a first protrusion extending into the cavity and a second protrusion extending into the cavity, the second protrusion being spaced from the first protrusion. The spring is positioned within the cavity and between the first protrusion and the second protrusion. The handle is movable between a closed position, an open position, and an intermediate position defined between the closed position and the open position. The spring is adapted to be engaged and flexed by the arm when the handle is in the intermediate position. | 10-15-2009 |
20090267363 | DOOR HANDLE MOUNTING SYSTEM - A door handle mounting system is comprised of a face plate having a handle mounting hole therein to receive a shank portion of a handle therethrough. A circumferential abutment is associated with the handle for abutment about the mounting hole on an outer face of the face plate when the shank portion is disposed thereinto. A retainer ring, formed of flexible non-metallic material having a memory, is adapted to engage with the shank portion adjacent a rear face of the face plate. The retainer ring has an integrally formed locking portion for locking engagement with the shank portion, and an integrally formed tensioning portion for flexible abutment with the rear face of the face plate to apply a pulling force on the shank portion while retaining the handle operationally secured to the face plate. A coupling sleeve is also securable to the shank portion and engageable by the retainer ring. | 10-29-2009 |
20090273195 | Free turn - A door opening apparatus inside of a door knob or handle, includes cooperating gears transferring slidable movements from an outer member attached to the door knob, into rotational movements of an inner rotary member attached to the lock-set spindle, that cause the spindle to rotate whereby the door can be opened. | 11-05-2009 |
20090284028 | Manipulation Lever Assembly for Trunk Lids - A manipulation lever assembly for a trunk lid may include a manipulation lever including a connection portion wherein the connection portion is pivotally coupled to the trunk lid; and an actuation member, one end portion of which is coupled to a first end portion of the manipulation lever and the other end portion of which is coupled to a locking assembly of the trunk lid, wherein when the locking assembly is unlocked, the actuation member activates the manipulation lever, so that a second end of the manipulation lever is extracted outwards from the trunk lid. | 11-19-2009 |
20090302620 | HANDLE CONFIGURATION - The invention relates to a handle configuration for a door, in particular for a motorized vehicle door, with an outside handle ( | 12-10-2009 |
20090302621 | Storage Bin Latch Assembly - A latch handle assembly includes a bezel disposed within a panel and a handle having a center portion, a first grip portion, and a second grip portion. The center portion is disposed between the first grip portion and the second grip portion. The center portion pivotally mounts the handle within the bezel. | 12-10-2009 |
20100013247 | Recessed latching device for breakout sliding doors and patio doors - A recessed latch handle is provided that permits one sliding door to fully open and slide over another sliding door, and it permits a trackless breakout sliding door to fully open in the breakout position. The latch handle is designed with an adjustable hook and it extends from the latch housing rather than the doorjamb. The latching mechanism typically includes at least one flap handle so that one sliding door may fully pass over a second sliding door. The second handle may be a flap handle or an extended handle. The recessed latch handle includes a recessed box, a latching mechanism, a shaft connecting the handles and the latching mechanism, and a means for resistively operating the latching mechanism. | 01-21-2010 |
20100019515 | RESILIENT DEVICE FOR DOOR HANDLE AND KNOB - The resilient device contains two intermediate plates stacked and sandwiched between two outer plates. The intermediate plates have a center opening for accommodating a rotational seat and a spiral spring in the gap between the rotational seat and the intermediate plates. The ends of the spiral spring are attached to the rotational seat and the intermediate plates, respectively. An axle of a door knob or a door handle runs through the outer plates and engages a saw-toothed center opening of the rotational seat. When the door handle or door knob is turned, the spiral spring is tightened as the rotational seat is turned along with the door handle or door knob. When the door handle or door knob is released later, the spiral spring expands and therefore restores the door handle or door knob back to its original, un-turned state. | 01-28-2010 |
20100019516 | Door Furniture Mounting Assembly - A door furniture mounting assembly ( | 01-28-2010 |
20100060019 | DOOR HANDLE DEVICE - A door handle device is provided with: a door handle | 03-11-2010 |
20100072762 | Lockset - A lockset for a door has knobs which are generally conical in shape and tapered inwardly with distance from the door surface to prevent attachment of a noose. Finger receiving concavities are provided circumferentially about the inward tapering surface of the knob to facilitate grasping without providing any projection about which a noose can be secured. One or both knobs of the lockset can optionally be provided with a handle at its pistol end from the door which can be grasped between fingers to further enhance gripping ability while avoiding the provision of a projection to which a noose can be attached. | 03-25-2010 |
20100078946 | REAR GATE HANDLE FOR VEHICLES - A rear gate handle is pivotally mounted on a back of a vehicle having an in-house line and has a middle, a handle panel and a multifunctional luminescent device. The handle panel is mounted on the back door near the middle and has a mounting recess. The multifunctional luminescent device is attached to the handle panel and has a base, a light bar and a cover. The base is mounted in the mounting recess and has a chamber and an opening. The light bar is mounted in the chamber of base and is electrically connected to the in-house line of the vehicle. The cover is detachably mounted on the base. | 04-01-2010 |
20100078947 | DOOR HANDLE FOR VEHICLE - A door handle for a vehicle includes a base portion adapted to be mounted on the vehicle door, a handle rotation shaft supported by the base portion, an operating handle rotatably held around the handle rotation shaft and having a first engagement portion, and a counter weight having a second engagement portion engaging with the first engagement portion provided at the operating handle and a stopper portion preventing a disengagement between the first engagement portion of the operating handle and the second engagement portion by connecting with the handle rotation shaft. | 04-01-2010 |
20100078948 | LATCH APPARATUS - A latch apparatus is disclosed comprising a latch supporting member and a latch member pivotally connected to the latch supporting member. The latch member comprises an extendable handle arm member. The latch apparatus further comprises a tray member connected to the latch supporting member and a cage member connected to the tray member. According to an exemplary embodiment, the latch member further comprises an engagement arm member comprising a first engaging member. Alternatively, the latch member further comprises a resilient member comprising a first engaging member. Moreover, the extendable handle arm member comprises a second engaging member. Furthermore, the latch supporting member comprises a third engaging member and a fourth engaging member. When the extendable handle arm member is in a latched position, the first engaging member is engaged with the cage member and the third engaging member, and the second engaging member is engaged with the fourth engaging member. | 04-01-2010 |
20100109352 | Outer Operational Device for Panic Exit Door Lock - An outer operational device includes a cover mounted to a side of a door. An actuating member is mounted in the cover and includes an end engaged with a handle to rotate therewith. A sliding member is slideably received in the cover and operably connected to the actuating member, so that the sliding member slides when the actuating member rotates. A limiting member is pivotably received in the cover between a blocking position not allowing movement of the sliding member and a release position allowing movement of the sliding member. The handle is rotatable when the limiting member is in the release position. The handle is not rotatable when the limiting member is in the blocking position. A key-operable lock core is operably connected to the actuating member, so that the limiting member can be moved to the blocking position to provide a burglarproof function. | 05-06-2010 |
20100117380 | DOOR KNOB ASSEMBLY - A door knob assembly having an access device operable to lock and unlock a door from a door frame. The door knob assembly device includes a spindle and the inner and outer knobs are operatively attached to the spindle. The spindle is operable to move a latching member between a first and second position so as to engage and disengage the door frame. The door knob assembly includes a locking member and a biasing member biasing the locking member so as to engage the rosette and fix the outer knob with respect to the rosette. The door knob assembly further includes an access device operable to receive a code. The access device includes a cam assembly operable to position the cam assembly between a first cam and a second cam position when the proper code is provided so as to fix and release the outer knob relative to the rosette. | 05-13-2010 |
20100117381 | DOOR HANDLE STRUCTURE FOUND ON THE OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE - A door handle structure found on the outside of a vehicle may include a door handle including a handle base member installed to the inside of a door panel and a handle grip member coupled to the outside of the door panel, wherein a portion of the handle grip member is pivotally coupled to the handle base member, and a lighting device installed to the door panel, having at least a light emitting diode (LED) lamp which is installed at the handle base member and configured to emit a light source through a recess formed on the door panel, and a band member configured to receive the light source through the recess from the LED lamp and emit the light source towards the outside of the vehicle. | 05-13-2010 |
20100127516 | Latch release system for a door assembly of a vehicle - A latching system includes a handle, a latch, a release rod, an arm portion, and a finger portion. The handle is attached to the door assembly and includes an escutcheon and a grip portion movable relative to the escutcheon between a first position, a second position, and a third position. The latch is attached to the door assembly and the release rod extends from the latch. The arm portion rotates relative to the escutcheon in response to moving the grip portion. The finger portion pivotally extends from the arm portion to an engagement member that is disengaged from the release rod when the pull grip is in the first position, engages the release rod when the pull grip is in the second position, and moves the release rod away from the handle and toward the latch to operate the latch when the pull grip is in the third position. | 05-27-2010 |
20100133858 | CARGO FLOOR HANDLE - A cargo floor handle has a handle shell enclosing a grasping opening and a handling surface. The grasping opening is closed using a handle opening flap that is mounted so it is pivotable on the handle shell on a rotational axis. | 06-03-2010 |
20100171324 | DOOR HANDLE FOR THE ACTUATION OF A DOOR OF AN AUTOMOBILE FROM THE INSIDE - An automobile inside door-actuation device comprising a housing which can be assembled to the door's frame and a drive lever pivotably supported inside the housing on pivot pins, characterized in that the drive lever, the pivot pins and the housing are molded from plastic(s) by two-component injection molding into one unit, the properties of the selected plastics being such that the mutually displaceable parts do not bond to each other during injection molding. | 07-08-2010 |
20100171325 | VEHICLE DOOR HANDLE DEVICE - A vehicle door handle device whereby a door is kept in a locked state by a locking device even if excessive external force is applied to an operation handle. A vehicle door handle device includes a handle base with which an operation handle and a cable are integrated. The handle base has a first portion including a securing part fixed to a door panel, and a second portion including a handle attachment part and a cable fixing part. The handle base further has a weak part between the first portion and the second portion, the weak part being designed to have lower rupture strength than these portions. | 07-08-2010 |
20100171326 | LOCKABLE HANDLE ASSEMBLY - A lockable handle assembly has a base mounted stationary in an associated closure with a laterally extending lock bolt slot. A handle is rotatably mounted in the base, and is operably connected with an associated door latch. A lock cylinder is rotatably mounted in the handle for selective rotation between locked and unlocked positions. A lock cam is rotatably mounted in the handle, is operably connected with the lock cylinder, and has an arcuate cam surface. A rigid lock bolt is slidably mounted in the handle and is configured such that rotation of the lock cylinder between the locked and unlocked positions laterally shifts the lock bolt into and out of the lock bolt slot in the base to selectively prevent and permit rotation of the handle and unlatching of the closure. | 07-08-2010 |
20100171327 | DEVICE FOR ACTUATING THE CLOSURE OF A MOVABLE PART - The invention relates to a device ( | 07-08-2010 |
20100171328 | DEVICE FOR ACTUATING THE CLOSURE OF A MOVABLE PART - The invention relates to a device ( | 07-08-2010 |
20100171329 | Lever and Pull Handle Arrangement for a Door - A lever and pull handle arrangement ( | 07-08-2010 |
20100187838 | DOOR HANDLE DEVICE - A door handle device capable of operating a door opening/closing mechanism of a vehicle is disclosed. The door handle device includes a support member, door handle, lock detection electrode, and capacitance sensor. The door handle includes a first end, second end, pivot portion, and operation portion. The capacitance sensor detects issuance of a door lock command from a change in capacitance between an outer panel and the lock detection electrode. The door handle includes a first handle case and second handle case, which covers the first handle case. The lock detection electrode is arranged proximal to and facing toward an inner surface of an upper wall or lower wall of the second handle case. The lock detection electrode is encompassed by a waterproof elastic body. | 07-29-2010 |
20100201137 | ADVANCED HANDLE SQUARE FOR ANY OPENING MEMBER - The lack of adaptation of various models developed for satisfying a need for an efficient door handle safety system, especially for children, has been clearly assessed. In order to solve this problem, according to the invention and instead of using a low-safety and inconvenient lock, the handle is simply disassembled in order to replace the existing square with the advanced square of the present invention. The square includes a threaded portion and a tapped portion. One side of the door is secured, which is useful for basement rooms, while the other side operates in a traditional manner. In order to actuate the bolt the lever handle must first be raised in order to momentarily block the two portions of the square relative to each other. It is then possible to actuate the bolt by lowering the lever handle and unlocking the latter by applying, in a second time, a force having an amplitude higher than that required for the opening. | 08-12-2010 |
20100207404 | Release Handle Assembly Having Inertial Blocking Member with Blocking Member Retainer - An inertial blocking member subassembly is activated by an inertial force vector. A release handle assembly has a framework, a door handle grip, and a bell crank actuator. The subassembly has a blocking member and a biasing element. The blocking member is associated with the framework, and movable in at least one of rotation about an axis of rotation and translation. The biasing element is associated with the blocking member for biasing the blocking member to a first position. The blocking member center of gravity is offset from the axis of rotation. When the force vector acts on the center of gravity, the blocking member can rotate into a second position. When the center of gravity, axis of rotation, and force vector are aligned, the blocking member remains in the second position until the force vector has attenuated. The biasing element can rotate the blocking member to the first position. | 08-19-2010 |
20100225127 | Outer door grip, in particular for vehicles - The invention concerns an outer door grip, in particular for vehicles. The outer door grip exhibits a handle ( | 09-09-2010 |
20100225128 | Actuating Handle for a Door - The invention relates to an actuating handle with a stop element for a door. The stop element comprises at least one attachment element that can be fixed to the door, a handle for actuating the door and/or a closure device arranged in the door. The attachment element, which is arranged and/or designed in such a way that it can be fixed at and/or in the closure device perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the stop element is connected with the stop element and can be introduced into the closure device by passing through a lateral surface of the door. In this way, the mounting of the actuating handle is made easier and can be carried out independently of the respective installation situation, if possible without tools. | 09-09-2010 |
20100225129 | Actuating Handle - An actuating handle for a window or door including a fixing element coupled to a socket, the socket being selectively rotatable relative to a stop plate. The fixing element will allow insertion of a polygonal driver coupled to a handle from one direction through the socket, thereby rotationally coupling the handle and the socket, but will not allow the polygonal driver to be withdrawn in the opposite direction. | 09-09-2010 |
20100230980 | VEHICLE HANDLE APPARATUS - A door handle apparatus for a vehicle is provided with a handle base to be fixed to a door of the vehicle and an operating handle. One end of the operating handle is pivotally coupled to the handle base. On the other end of the operating handle, an operating leg protrudes. The operating leg portion includes a stopper protrusion for butting with a part of the handle base to define a termination of a rotating stroke of the operating handle is provided. The operating leg portion further includes a shake preventing protrusion on a free end side of the stopper protrusion. | 09-16-2010 |
20100237635 | DOOR HANDLE APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE - A door handle apparatus for a vehicle includes a door handle arranged at an outer surface of an outer panel and releasing a latch mechanism when the door handle is manually operated, and a detection unit arranged within the outer panel so as to face the door handle, the detection unit including an electrode mechanism, whose electrostatic capacitance changes when a portion of a body of a user is inserted between the door handle and the outer panel, so that an unlocking operation or a locking operation is executed by means of a lock mechanism on the basis of the change of the electrostatic capacitance, and including an antenna sending a request signal for identifying a portable device, to the portable device, carried by the user. | 09-23-2010 |
20100253100 | DOOR HANDLE - The door handle contains a positioning element, an engaging ring, and a handle member. The positioning element is flat and substantially rectangular with four rounded corners. Four notches are formed besides the four corners, respectively. The inner circumference of the engaging ring is divided equally into four arc sections, each having a J-shaped track. Along the outer circumference of the engaging ring, a curved slot where an elastic plate is embedded and a neighboring axial groove are provided. After the positioning element is fixed to a lock on a door, the engaging ring and a first cover of the handle member are sleeved over the positioning element. By twisting the first cover which in turn rotates the engaging ring, the four corners follow the J-shaped tracks and are thus locked and the elastic plate is embedded into one of the notches. | 10-07-2010 |
20100253101 | DAMPER AND DOOR HANDLE WITH THIS DAMPER - In a case that a gap is provided between a circular plate portion | 10-07-2010 |
20100276949 | Inertia Balanced Vehicle Outside Door Handle - A door handle assembly for use with a vehicle door comprising a door paddle including an actuation arm, supported to pivot about a first axis such that lateral acceleration of the paddle and actuation arm relative to the door produces a first moment about the first axis, and masses engaged with the actuation arm and supported to pivot about a second axis, the masses being arranged such that lateral acceleration of the masses relative to the door produces a second moment about the first axis that is substantially equal in magnitude and opposite in direction to the first moment. | 11-04-2010 |
20100320779 | PULLING KNOB, AND DOOR HAVING THE SAME - Disclosed is a pulling knob and a door having the same. A pulling knob for a door, which is mounted to the door rotatable to open and close a predetermined space, the pulling knob comprising at least one of a first inclined member inclined in a direction to get near to the door in a downward direction along a direction approximately parallel with a central axis on which the door pivots and a second inclined member inclined in a direction to get away from the door as going in the downward direction along the direction approximately parallel with the central axis on which the door pivots. | 12-23-2010 |
20100327611 | ANTI-BARRICADE THUMB-TURN - An anti-barricade thumb-turn enables operation of the door lock device it is fitted to, even if force is applied to the thumb-turn, and comprises a circular spring component, circular thumb-turn drive plate and circular spindle-drive plate inserted into the circular inner bore of the thumb-turn and secured in position by means of a retaining ring. | 12-30-2010 |
20100327612 | SLIDING DOOR HANDLE AND LATCH - The present invention relates to a sliding door latch having a locked and unlocked position for a sliding door having an open and closed position. The sliding door latch includes a handle assembly with a handle and a locking mechanism. The handle is a first position, wherein the locking mechanism is engaged and the sliding door latch is locked, to a second position, wherein the locking mechanism is disengaged and the sliding door latch is unlocked The locking mechanism may prevent the handle from moving from the second position to the first position when the sliding door is open. The handle is pivotable between the first position and the second position only when the door is closed. Resistance forces may prevent the handle from moving from the second position to the first position when the sliding door is closed without an application of force by a user. | 12-30-2010 |
20110012378 | METALLIC RESIN COVER AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME, AND DOOR HANDLE FOR VEHICLE - A metallic resin cover constitutes a portion of an outer wall of a human detection device in which a detection electrode of a capacitance sensor is provided, and which detects whether a human touches or approaches the human detection device. The metallic resin cover includes a covered body; and a metal layer that has a metal-object discretely arranged structure in which a plurality of metal objects are discretely arranged. The metal layer covers an outer surface of the covered body. | 01-20-2011 |
20110012379 | DEVICE FOR OPERATING A DOOR LATCH IN A VEHICLE - An action with a handle on a vehicle is transmitted to an operational unit in a door, and then to a locking-unlocking unit via a first action-transmitting member. The locking-unlocking unit allows the door latch to disengage from a striker of the vehicle via a second action-transmitting member. The door of the vehicle opens. | 01-20-2011 |
20110042972 | Vehicle Handle Assemblies Including Anti-Pinch Features - A vehicle interior handle assembly includes a handle comprising a front wall and a back wall. The front wall and back wall define a downwardly open pocket sized to receive one or more of an operator's fingers for a pulling operation to move the handle between latch and unlatch positions. A panel is adjacent the handle. The panel has a portion located behind the pocket with the handle in the latch position and a portion below the pocket with the handle in the latch position. The panel has an outer surface facing the handle having a contour such that a distance from the outer surface of the panel to an end of the back wall of the handle is maintained at less than a maximum distance as the handle is moved from the latch position to the unlatch position the maximum distance selected to prevent placement of a finger between the outer surface and the end of the back wall of the handle. | 02-24-2011 |
20110042973 | DOOR HANDLE APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE - A door handle apparatus for a vehicle, includes a frame, a handle, a rotational movement connecting portion integrally formed at one of the frame and the handle, a contact wall portion integrally formed at the other one of the frame and the handle and restricting a displacement of the handle towards one end portion thereof in a longitudinal direction thereof when contacting the rotational movement connecting portion, and a protruding portion integrally formed at the other one of the frame and the handle, being elastically deformable when press-contacting the rotational movement connecting portion to allow the handle to be slidably displaced towards the one end portion, elastically returning to an initial position where the slide displacement of the handle towards the other end portion in the longitudinal direction is restricted when the press-contact is cancelled, and rotatably supporting the rotational movement connecting portion in conjunction with the contact wall portion. | 02-24-2011 |
20110062728 | DOOR LOCK TRANSMISSION STRUCTURE - A door lock transmission structure includes two inserts and a link component installed in a case, and the two inserts are driven by a key and a door handle respectively. The insert driven by the door handle includes two driving elements for driving one of the inserts to operate, such that the two inserts are driven for a synchronous operation when one of the driving elements is operated, so as to constitute the door lock transmission structure. | 03-17-2011 |
20110080010 | HANDLE DEVICE FOR VEHICLE DOOR - In a handle device for a vehicle door, a base member made of a synthetic resin is provided with: a pin support part having a support hole; and a pair of restricting walls which flexes so as to allow a pin to pass through when the pin is inserted into the support hole and which opposes an end part of the pin after insertion of the pin is completed. The pin is formed so as to integrally have: a pin main portion being formed in a round bar shape having a constant diameter and a circular cross-sectional shape and being inserted from one end side through the support hole; and a large diameter portion being coaxially connected to the other end of the pin main portion. The two restricting walls, which are formed in a flat plate shape, are provided on the base member so that the gap between opposing faces of the two restricting walls in a state in which no external force is acting on the restricting walls is larger than a diameter of the pin main portion and smaller than the maximum diameter of the large diameter portion. Accordingly, it is possible to achieve the assemblability of the pin to be enhanced and molding of the base member to be made easy, thus reducing the number of operating steps. | 04-07-2011 |
20110101713 | LOCK DEVICE FOR SLIDING DOOR - A locking device for a sliding door includes an outer handle ( | 05-05-2011 |
20110115240 | SAFETY DOOR HANDLE - The invention concerns a door handle module for a vehicle with a door handle, which is mounted to move in a support frame for the opening of a door or hatch by a user, the door handle having at least one rest position and one working position, a mechanical coupling unit, through which movement of the door handle from the rest position to the working position can be transferred to a lock, a crash lock, which prevents movement of the door handle and/or coupling unit during the action of an acceleration force, especially during an accident, so that activation of the lock is avoided. | 05-19-2011 |
20110133495 | Safety Locking Device for Vehicle Door - In a first aspect, the invention is directed to a closure latch for a vehicle closure panel, having at least three lock states all of which are achieved using a single control member. The control member may be movable to at least three positions to achieve the lock states. A single motor may be used to move the control member between the positions. In a second aspect, the invention is directed to a closure latch that is movable to a safety locking position, wherein the inside and outside door levers are disabled and wherein the pawl is prevented from releasing the ratchet. The safety locking position may be used when the vehicle controller senses an impending crash or that a crash is occurring as a way of inhibiting inadvertent opening of the vehicle closure panel (e.g. a vehicle door). After the crash, if it is desired to exit the vehicle, structure may be provided that permits an occupant to move the inside door lever once to move the pawl blocking member to the pawl unblocking position and a second time to open the vehicle closure panel. | 06-09-2011 |
20110156411 | LATCHING SYSTEM - A latching system includes a handle mechanism with a housing having a recessed channel, a handle base, and a handle member connected to the handle base. The handle base and handle member are configured to be selectably moveable relative to the housing to define an extended orientation, a first retracted orientation corresponding to an open state of the handle mechanism, and a second retracted orientation corresponding to a closed state of the handle mechanism. The handle base and handle member are further configured to be disposed in the recessed channel and extended in a first direction or a second direction. The handle member is operable for rotation about an axis of rotation to control transition between the open state and the closed state of the handle mechanism. The handle mechanism may include a panel having a lift-slide operation. | 06-30-2011 |
20110156412 | HANDLE WITH SAFETY DEVICE FOR VEHICLES - Handle for vehicles, which comprises a first rocker ( | 06-30-2011 |
20110163555 | Sliding Door and Window Locks - A lock mountable relative to a moveable wing and including an engaging member supported relative to a casing and displaceable to an operative configuration to be cooperable in engagement to restrain the wing in a closed configuration and in which said cooperating configuration the lock presenting a visible interior portion that does not substantially interrupt the form of the wing. | 07-07-2011 |
20110175377 | INSIDE DOOR HANDLE DEVICE - An inside door handle device includes: a handle base ( | 07-21-2011 |
20110181056 | CIRCUIT AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING INADVERTENT OPENING OF A VEHICLE DOOR - Described herein is a circuit arrangement for a motor vehicle door having a detent mechanism which keeps the motor vehicle door in the closed position and opens it and at least one operating element, for example, an outer door handle and/or inner door handle, wherein an electric drive, for example, an electric motor, drives the detent mechanism, and the motor can be connected by means of a control module. In one embodiment, at least one electrical switching element is arranged in the circuit of the motor. In another embodiment, when the operating element is operated, the electrical circuit of the motor can be completed by means of the electrical switching element. Also described is a method for actuating a detent mechanism in a motor vehicle door and a controller for a detent mechanism which keeps a motor vehicle door in the closed position or opens it. | 07-28-2011 |
20110181057 | DOOR HANDLE - A door-handle assembly including a spindle ( | 07-28-2011 |
20110181058 | LATCH RELEASE SYSTEM - A latch release system for releasing a latch, the system having a rest position and an actuated position and requiring a first force to move the system from the rest position to the actuated position, the system including an inertia event sensor and a means for increasing the force required to operate system, wherein when the inertia event sensor detects an inertia event it activates said means so the system requires a second force, greater than the first force, to move the system to the actuated position. | 07-28-2011 |
20110204662 | VEHICLE HANDLE WITH IMPROVED UNLOCKING MECHANISM - Vehicle handle, which comprises a lever ( | 08-25-2011 |
20110215600 | DOOR LATCH MECHANISM - The door latch mechanism independently operated by first and second handles of the door handle assembly comprising a cam member having a cam surface which facilitates translation of movement of the handles to displacement of the cam member. The cam member can be coupled to a latch member and move the latch member between an extended and retracted position. A door lock mechanism can prevent displacement of the second door handle while simultaneously allowing displacement of the first door handle. | 09-08-2011 |
20110233945 | VEHICLE DOOR HANDLE APPARATUS - A vehicle handle apparatus is provided with: a handle base fixed to a door of a vehicle; an operation handle rotatably connected to the handle base; and a relay lever which is rotatably connected to the handle base, and which is driven to rotate around a pivot by operating the operation handle. | 09-29-2011 |
20110248518 | Clutch Mechanism for Outer Handle Device of Door Lock - An outer handle device includes an outer handle having a shank with an end face. A clutch block is slideably received in a chamber formed in the end face along an axis but not rotatable relative to the outer handle about the axis. A spindle is rotatably received in the chamber. A protrusion and an engaging groove are respectively formed in the clutch block and a portion of the spindle. When the spindle is in a locked, not rotatable state, the clutch block rotates jointly with the outer handle while the outer handle is rotated for moving a latch from a latching position to an unlatching position. The clutch block also slides relative to the outer handle along the axis to disengage the protrusion from the engaging groove, disengaging the clutch block from the spindle such that the spindle is not rotated and that the latch remains in the latching position. | 10-13-2011 |
20110248519 | LOCK COMPRISING A LOCKABLE KNOB - The invention relates to a lock comprising a lockable knob, formed by a closure tongue ( | 10-13-2011 |
20110254289 | Gate Latch Pull Cable - One embodiment of an improved gate latch pull cable of the type being made of metal for durability and having a one-piece clevis clip secured to one end for easy attachment to a gate latch, and a pull loop secured with a cable sleeve on the other end for securely grasping the cable. The clevis clip incorporates an integral clevis pin eliminating loose parts, and a fillet transition to the cable to prevent it from catching on edges. Surrounding the cable is a tapered return-spring which assists in gate latch closure, and a spring cup which fits in a gate post hole for centering the large diameter of the spring over the hole. The small diameter of the spring is proximal to the clevis clip, and lightly pushes against a gate latch cam. The tapered spring coils fit inside each other when compressed allowing the gate latch to fully open. | 10-20-2011 |
20110254290 | HANDLE FOR DOORS OR PANELS, ESPECIALLY FOR VEHICLES - The invention relates to a handle for doors or panels, especially on vehicles. An actuation element ( | 10-20-2011 |
20110254291 | EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE, PARTICULARLY FOR VEHICLES, AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - The invention relates to an exterior door handle, particularly for vehicles, and to a method for the production thereof. The exterior handle comprises a movable handle in the form of an at least regionally hollow housing, in which electronic components ( | 10-20-2011 |
20110266816 | REPLACEMENT DOOR HANDLE FOR VEHICLE - A flush mounted, vehicle door handle includes a housing having an outer wall defining an interior recess and a handle pivotally coupled to the housing. A first portion of the handle is configured for pressing on a first side of a fulcrum and a second portion of the handle is configured for pulling on a second side of the fulcrum. The handle is disposed within the interior recess of the housing when positioned in a first, resting position. The first portion of the door handle has a back surface provided for actuating a door latch mechanism of an existing vehicle door when the housing is mounted to a door panel of a vehicle. Thus, when the handle is pivoted about the fulcrum to a second position, the door latch mechanism is actuated causing the door latch mechanism to release the automobile door allowing the door to open. | 11-03-2011 |
20110278865 | Door Latch - A door latch includes two handles, two handle housings and a link shaft. Each handle includes a handle member and a handle shaft extending from the handle. Each handle housing includes a housing base, a housing shaft and two ball bearings. The two ball bearing are pressed on to each end of the housing shaft. The two ball bearings and the housing shaft are retained in the housing base. A handle housing opening is formed through each side of a door to receive the first and second handle housings. The two housing shafts are secured to the link shaft. A roller is preferably secured to an end of the handle for contact with a door frame. An optional lock may be retained on one of the handles to prevent an authorized opening of the door. | 11-17-2011 |
20110285149 | Multiple access door lock mechanism with reversible cam actuation - In combination a door, latch structure at an edge of the door, and independently opens the door latch operating components at opposite sides of the door, displaceable structure in the door having a position blocking movement of the latch structure, first means responsive to displacement of a selected one of the components for displacing the structure from the blocking position to allow movement of the latch structure, for door opening, and the first means including a rotatable cam having reversible positions in each of which motion is transmitted to the displacement structure in response to displacement of the respective components. | 11-24-2011 |
20110285150 | VEHICLE DOOR SAFETY LOCK HANDLE ASSEMBLY - A handle assembly including a support fixable to the door of a vehicle, a grip carried by the support tilting between a rest position and a working position, in which it is at least partially turned transversally with respect to the support, and mechanical motion transmission means connecting in use the grip to door locking means for releasing the latter when the grip is in the working position; further including a counter-weight carried by the support transversally movable to the same between a first position, in which it is arranged facing, but away from the mechanical motion transmission means, and a second position, in which it intercepts the motion transmission means for stopping the same along at least part of their movement path thus preventing the release of the door locking means; the counter-weight taking the second position under the bias of an acceleration transversal to the support and such to stress the grip to move towards the working position due to inertial effect. | 11-24-2011 |
20110298228 | SAFETY DEVICE FOR VEHICLES HANDLES AND VEHICLE HANDLE COMPRISING THIS SAFETY DEVICE - Safety device comprising an inertial mass ( | 12-08-2011 |
20110304165 | Door Rod and Clip Assembly - A door rod and clip assembly for use with a door inner panel of a vehicle door comprising a lock rod and a rod clip. The rod has a first portion attached to a latch assembly and a second portion including a finger pull. The clip is formed of an elastomeric material and includes a retention member that secures the rod clip to the door inner panel, a base portion mounted adjacent to the door inner panel, a pair of support arms extending from the base and defining a receiving slot, and flexible ribs extending from the support arms to define a flexibility slot aligned with the receiving slot. The ribs include corresponding rod retention cutouts that retain the lock rod in a predetermined orientation, whereby the predetermined orientation of the lock rod positions the lock rod for assembly of an interior door trim panel. | 12-15-2011 |
20110309642 | Lock apparatus - According to one embodiment, there is provided a lock apparatus, including: a stationary member; a handle rotatably connected to the stationary member via a handle rotating shaft, the handle having a first member; and a damper having a rotor rotatably connected to the stationary member and a second member fixed to the rotor, wherein the first member and the second member are interlocked with each other through a slit and a projection, the slit being provided in either of the first and second members, the projection being provided on the other of the first and second members so as to loosely fit in the slit. | 12-22-2011 |
20120019013 | DOOR EXPANSION ADJUSTING HANDLE AND LATCH SET - A door expansion adjusting handle and latch set for mounting on a door. It includes a first handle positioned on a first side of a door having a thickness, a shaft having two ends with one end fixedly connected to the first handle, a second handle positioned on a second side of the door and connected to the other end of the shaft by a nut, the nut permitting the second handle and shaft to rotate relative to each other but preventing the second handle from being removed from the shaft, a latch that is operated by rotating the first handle and/or the second handle, and a coil spring that is interposed between the fixing member and the second handle to bias the first handle and the second handle towards or away from each other. If the thickness of the door increases or decrease, the coil spring will permit the second handle to move closer or further from to the fixing member to accommodate the increase in door thickness. | 01-26-2012 |
20120019014 | DOOR HANDLE DEVICE FOR VEHICLE - A door handle device for a vehicle includes a door handle configured to be supported by a door panel, the door handle including a first handle case arranged to have a void relative to the door panel, a second handle case fixed to the first handle case at a side opposite from the door panel, and a lock command detection sensor including a lock detection signal processing circuit fixed to an inner side of the first handle case, a circuit connection portion electrically connected to the lock detection signal processing circuit, and a lock detection electrode assembled on the second handle case in a state to be arranged along an inner surface of the second handle case, the lock detection electrode being electrically connected to the circuit connection portion in a state where the second handle case is fixed to the first handle case. | 01-26-2012 |
20120032456 | TRUNK LOCKING SYSTEM - A trunk locking system provided with an emergency trunk release handle inside a trunk, a locking mechanism of the trunk locking system being unlocked by operating the emergency trunk release handle, wherein the emergency trunk release handle includes a handle body, which is made of a luminous resin material containing a luminous material, including at least one icon-shaped through-hole that is shaped into an icon in cross section; and a non-luminous resin material which is embedded in the icon-shaped through-hole. | 02-09-2012 |
20120032457 | TRUNK LOCKING SYSTEM - A trunk locking system provided with an emergency trunk release handle inside a trunk, a locking mechanism of the trunk locking system being unlocked by operating the emergency trunk release handle, wherein the emergency trunk release handle includes a handle body made of a luminous resin material containing a luminous material, and a locking-mechanism interconnecting member made of a non-luminous resin material. One of the handle body and the locking-mechanism interconnecting member is molded with the other of the handle body and the locking-mechanism interconnecting member to be joined thereto with at least a part of the other of the handle body and the locking-mechanism interconnecting member embedded in the one of the handle body and the locking-mechanism interconnecting member. | 02-09-2012 |
20120068482 | Handle system - According to one embodiment, there is provided a handle system including; a main body mounted to a mounting hole in a board; an operating member supported rotatably on the main body; a lock member locks/unlocks the board with a lock receiver in a vehicle's luggage compartment; and a cover adapted to a back surface of the main body, wherein the main body has a pair of side walls in which a pair of shaft holes are formed, a base portion positioned between the side walls, and a pair of elastic claws provided on the base portion to movably hold the lock member therebetween, wherein the operating member has a pair of projecting shafts which are inserted into the pair of shaft holes, and wherein the cover has opening suppressing portions which suppress an opening movement of the elastic claws. | 03-22-2012 |
20120074716 | DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY FOR AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE - A door handle assembly for an automotive vehicle including a handle chassis and a handle strap having a lever actuator. A rotatable lever in contact with the lever actuator is mounted upon a release pivot attached to the handle chassis. A cable assembly includes a sheath having a first end which is held stationary, and a flexible core attached to the rotatable lever and to a door latch. A dimension control link maintains a predetermined distance between the first end of the cable sheath and the release pivot, so as to avoid unintentional operation of the door latch which could result from a crushing load imposed upon an outer portion of a vehicle door including the door handle assembly. | 03-29-2012 |
20120074717 | Sanitary, minimum contact handle - A door opener with a miniature handle sized for operating solely with a pinky minimizes the transfer of germs by reducing the area of the hand in contact with the door opener and limiting contact to a part of the hand less likely to transfer germs to the nose, eyes and mouth. A method for making current door openers more sanitary involves adding a handle sized for operating solely with a pinky. A stackable hand protector shaped like a pilgrim's or witch's hat with a broad rim prevents all contact with the miniature handle. | 03-29-2012 |
20120074718 | DOOR OUTER HANDLE DEVICE FOR VEHICLE - A door outer handle device for a vehicle includes a base member, an outer handle, a link mechanism, and a door opening prevention mechanism restricting a component member of the link mechanism from moving in a door opening direction by a predetermined inertia force. The door opening prevention mechanism includes a lever member being rotatable to a set rotation position to restrict the component member from moving in the door opening direction. The lever member is rotatable to a retracted rotation position to allow the component member to move in the door opening direction by being shifted to the retracted rotation position in an early stage of an operation of the outer handle from the door closed position to the door open position while the inertia force is not being applied. The door opening prevention mechanism further includes a biasing member biasing the lever member to the retracted rotation position. | 03-29-2012 |
20120074719 | VEHICLE DOOR LATCH APPARATUS - A child lever includes an operation portion, which is supported slidably and rotatably on a cover fixed to a casing, and which passes through a panel hole provided in a door to be exposed to the outside. The child lever is allowed to move to an unlocking position, in which the child lever is allowed to rotate together with an inside lever so as to transmit rotation of the inside lever to an opening member, and a locking position, in which the child lever is not allowed to rotate together with the inside lever so as not to transmit rotation of the inside lever to the opening member. | 03-29-2012 |
20120080892 | DOOR HANDLE DEVICE FOR VEHICLE - A door handle device for a vehicle includes a handle including an engagement leg portion and an engagement arm portion at a first side and a second side respectively in a longitudinal direction of the handle, a first frame configured to be attached to a door panel of the door and including a bearing portion serving as a rotation center of the engagement leg portion, a lever configured to transmit an opening operation force of the door to a door lock mechanism by operating with the engagement arm portion, a second frame configured to be attached to the door panel and supporting the lever to rotate at a support shaft, and a cap engaging with the second frame in a detachable manner and configured to cover an opening portion formed at the door panel through which the engagement arm portion is inserted. | 04-05-2012 |
20120104774 | OUTSIDE HANDLE ASSEMBLY OF VEHICLE - An outside handle assembly of a vehicle includes a handle grip having a pivot end at one end thereof and an operating lever at the other end thereof, and a handle base located in a door panel and coupled to the handle grip that can be pulled by a user. Here, an initial setting lever is mounted at a rear side of the handle base. A balance weight mounted at the rear side of the handle base by the medium of a return spring is moved in an open direction to be hooked and locked by the initial setting lever. Also, the operating lever of the handle grip has a perpendicularly-bent end at the end thereof such that the operating lever is inserted into the handle base without an interference with the balance weight. | 05-03-2012 |
20120119524 | DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY - A handle assembly for a vehicle door, comprising a body supporting a handle that is pivotally moveable between a stowed position and a deployed position, and an actuator assembly comprising a motor and an actuator member interposed between the motor and the handle. The actuator member is operably coupled to the handle and moveable by the motor to effect movement of the handle between the stowed and deployed positions thereof. The actuator member has an accumulator compressible under the force of the motor when an external obstruction acts on the handle in the stowed position thereof to prevent the handle from being moved to the deployed position thereof. | 05-17-2012 |
20120119525 | METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING A HANDLE IN AN OPENABLE BODY SECTION OF AN AUTOMOBILE AND ASSOCIATED OPENABLE BODY SECTION HANDLE - The invention relates to a method for assembling a handle in a panel of an openable body section of an automobile, characterised in that: a first step ( | 05-17-2012 |
20120133159 | DOOR HANDLE APPARATUS - A door handle apparatus includes a first handle case including a holding portion defining a gap between the holding portion and an outer surface of an outer panel of a vehicle door, a second handle case attached to the first handle case, a conductive member provided at an outer surface of the second handle case, a lock detection electrode facing the conductive member and facing an inner surface of the second handle case for establishing a capacitive coupling between the lock detection electrode and the conductive member, the lock detection electrode detecting a door-lock command on the basis of a fluctuation of an electrostatic capacity generated in response to a contact or an approach of a vehicle user to the conductive member, and a decorating piece surrounding the conductive member, joined to the outer surface of the second handle case and defining a design surface of the door handle apparatus. | 05-31-2012 |
20120139271 | OUTSIDE HANDLE DEVICE FOR VEHICLE DOOR - An outside handle device for a vehicle door is provided which comprises a base mounted on a vehicle door, an operating handle extending lengthwise in a fore-and-aft direction of a vehicle, and a support member assembled to the base while pivotably supporting a supported part formed in one end part, in a longitudinal direction, of the operating handle, wherein the support member pivotably supported on the base so as to be pivotable between a pre-assembly holding position and an assembly completion position is formed so as to be held by the base so that at the pre-assembly holding position the support member can pivot toward the assembly completion position in response to a pressing force acting from the operating handle accompanying an operation of assembling the operating handle, and so as to pivotably clasp the supported part and be engaged with and fixed to the base at the assembly completion position when pivoting accompanying a pressing force acting from the operating handle from the pre-assembly holding position to the assembly completion position. This enables the work efficiency for assembly of the operating handle to be enhanced. | 06-07-2012 |
20120139272 | HANDLE OF THE TYPE HAVING A LEVER PLATE, COMPRISING AN INERTIA SYSTEM - The invention relates to a motor vehicle door handle having a gripping element ( | 06-07-2012 |
20120169072 | Handle and Locking Mechanism - The present invention generally relates to a handle for a door having a body mountable to a surface of the door, a slide member configured to be received at least partially within the body so as to slidingly move between a first position wherein the slide member projects beyond the body and a second position wherein the slide member is substantially retracted into the body, a fastening member mounted within the body so as to receive at least a portion of the slide member when the slide member is in the second position so as to lock the slide member in the second position, and a locking mechanism configured to prevent opening of the door when the sliding member is in the second position, wherein sliding movement of the slide member from said first position to said second position engages the locking mechanism to prevent opening of the door. | 07-05-2012 |
20120181800 | SAFETY DEVICE FOR VEHICLE DOOR LATCH SYSTEMS - A motion restriction device is provided for selectively preventing movement of a structural member. The motion restriction device includes a container abutting against the structural member. The container is at least partially filled with a velocity-dependent material that transitions between a fluid-like state when the structural member moves at a velocity below a predetermined threshold to permit movement thereof and a solid-like state when the structural member moves at a velocity above a predetermined threshold to block movement thereof. | 07-19-2012 |
20120205923 | HANDLE DEVICE - The invention relates to a handle device for a closing device of a vehicle, comprising a handle part ( | 08-16-2012 |
20120205924 | FLUSH HANDLE DEVICE FOR A DOOR OF A VEHICLE - The invention relates to a handle device ( | 08-16-2012 |
20120205925 | HANDLE DEVICE - The invention relates to a handle device for a lock unit ( | 08-16-2012 |
20120228886 | HANDLE DEVICE HAVING A MECHANICAL RETURN MECHANISM - The invention relates to a handle device ( | 09-13-2012 |
20120248798 | ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE DOOR LATCH - An actuator assembly for a vehicle door latch includes, but is not limited to, a pushable member. The actuator assembly further includes a mounting member connected to the pushable member and configured for connection to a vehicle door. The mounting member is further configured to mount the pushable member to the vehicle door in a manner that enables the pushable member to be pushed from a closed position to an open position. The actuator assembly further includes a latch engaging member connected to the mounting member and configured for engagement with a latch of the vehicle door. The latch engaging member is configured to move the latch from a latched position to an unlatched position when the pushable member moves from the closed position to the open position, whereby the user is enabled to both unlatch the vehicle door and open the vehicle door with a single pushing movement. | 10-04-2012 |
20120267905 | LOCK FOR MOTOR VEHICLE OPENING LEAF FITTED WITH A SPRING - The system ( | 10-25-2012 |
20120274087 | HANDLE FOR A DOOR LEAF OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - The invention relates to a handle for a door leaf of a motor vehicle, comprising a stationary portion mounted on the outer panel of said door leaf, and a gripping lever ( | 11-01-2012 |
20120274088 | HANDLE HAVING A RETAINING ELEMENT, THE SAME HAVING AN ATTACHMENT MEANS WHICH REMAINS ENTIRELY INSIDE A MOVING PART - A handle for a moving part of a motor vehicle, particularly for a door, hatch, tailgate, or the like, having a retaining element which can at least partially be arranged on the outer paneling of the moving part, and having a support which can be arranged on the inside of the moving part and which is attached to the retaining element by means of an attachment means. | 11-01-2012 |
20120280520 | ACTUATOR ARRANGEMENT FOR A VEHICLE DOOR LATCH - An actuator arrangement is disclosed herein for an electronically actuatable door latch that controls a door of a vehicle. The actuator arrangement includes, but is not limited to, an actuating member that is connected to the door and that is operatively coupled to the electronically actuatable door latch. The actuating member is configured to actuate the electronically actuatable door latch when the actuating member is pushed in an outboard direction. The actuator arrangement further includes a bracing member that is mounted to the door proximate the actuating member at a position that is inboard of the actuating member. The bracing member permits a user to brace against the bracing member when pushing the actuating member in an outboard direction. | 11-08-2012 |
20130009410 | Fitting for Windows or Doors - A window or door fitting for actuation of a mechanism integrated in a window or a door has a stop body that can be attached to the window or the door, a handle, that is rotatably mounted on the stop body in an axially fixed manner, a polygonal element for the mechanical coupling of the fitting to the mechanism integrated in the window of the door, and a coupling configuration formed between the handle and the polygonal element, with which a torque transference from the handle to the polygonal element can be effected, but can be blocked in the direction from the polygonal element to the handle. The coupling configuration has two driving elements for this, wherein a first diving element is connected to the handle in a rotationally locked manner, while a second driving element accommodates the polygon in a rotationally fixed manner. | 01-10-2013 |
20130015674 | Door Latch AssemblyAANM He; WenlieAACI ZhongshanAACO CNAAGP He; Wenlie Zhongshan CN - A door latch assembly for use with a pocket door or sliding door has a pull plate surround a latch tong, a up-and-down catch piece set inside the latch tong and coordinate with other elements like a sleeve, a wall plate, a extending tip and a arm connector to accomplish three actions: the pull plate extended out for certain distance when pressed, and the door can be pulled forward; turn the rotary knob to stretch the latch tong and up-and-down catch piece out and lock inside the opening of the strike, and the door is locked; turn the rotary knob reversely to draw back the latch tong and up-and-down catch piece from the strike, and the door is unlocked. | 01-17-2013 |
20130020816 | OUTSIDE HANDLE DEVICE FOR VEHICLE DOOR - An outside handle device for a vehicle door including an outer panel having a latching hole and an insertion hole formed therein for provisionally assembling a handle main body onto the outer panel. The latching hole is engaged with a bolt screwed into one end part of a grip portion. The insertion hole is engaged with a penetrating portion provided on the other end part of the grip portion. A base plate includes a first engagement recess and a second engagement recess so as to open on a side edge of the base plate. The first engagement recess houses the bolt having an enlarged diameter head portion engaged therewith. The second engagement recess houses the penetrating portion so that the other end part of the base plate can engage with the latching groove of the penetrating portion by pivoting the base plate around an axis of the bolt. | 01-24-2013 |
20130038074 | VEHICLE DOOR INNER HANDLE CABLE CONNECTION - A vehicle door handle device for attaching to a door panel for operating a door latching device and a door locking device comprises an operation handle and a lock knob. The operation handle operates the latching device to unlatch and open the door. The lock knob operates the locking device to lock and unlock the door. An open cable links the operation handle to the latching device. A lock cable links the lock knob to the locking device. An inner handle housing houses the operation handle and the lock knob. The handle housing includes a cable support part defining a first space for receiving an end portion of the open cable, and a second space for receiving an end portion of the lock cable. The cable support part is configured to prevent one of the end portion of the open cable and the end portion of the lock cable from being received in one of the first space and the second space. | 02-14-2013 |
20130056999 | Secure door handle unit - The invention relates to a door handle unit for a lock in a vehicle with a door handle to open a door by a user, an operating unit showing at least the door handle, a coupling unit, or a combination of the door handle and the coupling unit, where by the mechanical coupling unit a motion of the door handle from a resting position into a operating position can be transferred to the lock, a crash block with a normal position, allowing a motion of the operating unit to operate the lock, and with a blocking position, which results during or after the impact of a force of acceleration, blocking any motion of the operating unit such that any operation of the lock is prevented, characterized in that the crash block in its blocking position can be transferred by a motion of the operating unit into the normal position. | 03-07-2013 |
20130076046 | UNIVERSAL LATCH HANDLE - A door handle assembly for use with a door is provided with a base plate, a door handle having a working end pivotally connected to the base plate and a free end opposite of the working end configured for manipulation by an operator. An adapter plate mounted on the working end of the door handle and a cam lever are also included in the present door handle assembly. A securable end of the cam lever is affixable to the adapter plate, and a free end of the cam lever is configured for engagement with a cam, for activating a door latch assembly. | 03-28-2013 |
20130076047 | DOOR HANDLE APPARATUS FOR VEHICLES - A door handle assembly extends a door handle in parallel from an outer surface of a vehicle door and retracts the door handle until it is flush with the outer surface. The door handle assembly includes a door handle formed from a planar handle member and a handle base member. The planar handle member is coupled to the handle base member and a swing arm coupled to the backside of the handle base member extends and retracts the door handle. A first upper fork is ratably coupled to a backside of the handle base member near the distal portion of a first post portion and a second upper fork is ratably coupled to the backside of the handle base member near the distal portion of a second post portion. The lower dual fork portion of the swing arm pivots about a shaft mounted to an inner door surface. | 03-28-2013 |
20130076048 | CONTROLLER APPARATUS AND SENSORS FOR A VEHICLE DOOR HANDLE - A door handle assembly for a vehicle door includes a door handle operated using a controller and sensors. In the door interior, an upper portion of a swing arm connects to a first post and a second post portion of the door handle. The lower portion of the swing arm, rotably attached to a shaft on the inner door, pivots between an extended and retracted position. When an extension force sensor contacts the upper portion of the arm, the extension force sensor on the inner door surface generates an extension force response signal. A retraction force sensor on the lower portion of the arm generates a retraction force response signal when the retraction force sensor on the lower portion of the arm contacts a flush adjuster rod. Both extension and retraction force response signals are used by the controller to operate the door handle. | 03-28-2013 |
20130088022 | SNAP SET DOOR HANDLE AND LOCK KNOB ASSEMBLY - A door handle assembly. The assembly includes a bezel including a depressed base and an integral support bracket. A latch handle is operatively disposed within a first chamber at the bezel interior and a lock knob including a resiliently compressible body is disposed within a second chamber. The lock knob is supported between a pair of opposing bosses. The latch handle is supported between a boss and an opposing wall aperture. The supporting bosses and wall aperture are concentrically oriented with the latch handle and lock knob being supported in rotatable relation about a common axis. | 04-11-2013 |
20130127185 | FLUSH DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY WITH NORMAL DEPLOYMENT - A closure assembly includes a handle assembly having a grab bar. The grab bar is moveable in a normal direction relative to an exterior panel surface of the closure assembly between a retracted position and an extended position. When in the retracted position, an outboard surface of the grab bar is disposed approximately flush with the exterior panel surface. The closure assembly includes a position sensor configured for sensing the presence of an operator, and signals the handle assembly to move the grab bar into the extended position when the presence of the operator is sensed. When the grab bar is grasped, the handle assembly signals a latch mechanism to move into an un-latched position to allow the closure assembly to open. | 05-23-2013 |
20130127186 | COUPLING ARRANGEMENT - A two-part coupler suitable for attaching a compression latch accessory ( | 05-23-2013 |
20130134722 | DOOR LOCK SYSTEM - Provided is a door lock system for locking a rear door to a vehicle body of a vehicle in which an ingress/egress opening is opened and closed by a front door and the rear door being double opening doors, comprising: a disablement mechanism for switching an inner handle and latch units between connected/unconnected states, the inner handle provided in the rear door, the latch units being capable of keeping the rear door closed to the vehicle body; a base member provided with the disablement mechanism; and an operation member coming into contact with the front door, working in response to the opening-and-closing of the front door, and switching the disablement mechanism between connected/unconnected states, wherein the door lock system is provided in a front end portion of the rear door, and the operation member to come into direct contact with the front door is movably provided in the base member. | 05-30-2013 |
20130134723 | DOOR HANDLE DEVICE - A door handle device includes: a base member having handle supporting portions provided between a pair of supporting boards facing each other; a handle grip provided with an arm portion protruding at one end of the handle grip, shaft support portions provided on an extreme end of the arm portion and pivotally supported by the handle supporting portions of the base member, and an operating portion provided at the other end of the handle grip and configured to operate a lever provided on the base member; and a double torsion spring having a restriction portion extending between the pair of supporting boards of the base member, and hooked to the supporting boards of the base member by its own biasing force, in which a recessed portion with which the restriction portion of the double torsion spring is engaged is formed in the arm portion of the handle grip. | 05-30-2013 |
20130140834 | INSIDE-DOOR-HANDLE DEVICE FOR VEHICLE - An inside-door-handle device for a vehicle is provided with a base part and a cover. A swinging space is provided between the base part and the cover. The cover has a locking section; the base part has a lock-receiving section. A swing motion of the cover relative to the base part is regulated by the elastic locking between the locking section and the lock-receiving section. If the cover swings relative to the base part due to pushing operation toward the cover, the lock between the locking section and the lock-receiving section is released, and the cover can be separated from the base part. | 06-06-2013 |
20130147213 | OPERATING DEVICE WITH ELECTRONICS, AT LEAST PARTIALLY OPERATING AS A DYNAMIC BALANCER - An operating device for a locking device of a motor vehicle, including a movable handle on a door of the motor vehicle, a dynamic balancer that prevents the accelerations acting on the motor vehicle as a consequence of an accident from causing the handle to move out of the door, electronics that respond to the approach of a user and, in case of engagement, trigger a defined function of the locking device, where the electronics comprise a sensor element, integrated in the handle, and remaining electronics, which can be fastened at the inside of the door, with the remaining electronics acting at least partially as a the dynamic balancer. | 06-13-2013 |
20130161963 | MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR GRIP WITH CAST ELECTRONIC COMPONENT - A door grip arrangement for motor vehicles with an elongated handle, includes a handle body and a handle cover. A cavity is formed in the handle body. Electronic components are received in the cavity, wherein the electronic components are at least partially cast around with casting compound. Transversely to the longitudinal extent of the handle, at least one dividing wall is arranged in the handle body, so that the dividing wall divides the handle body into several chambers, with at least one cavity being located in each chamber. The cavities are open to a side of the handle which is oriented towards the handle cover. At least one of the chambers receives electronic components which are cast around with casting compound such that the dividing wall forms a boundary for the casting compound. | 06-27-2013 |
20130161964 | VEHICLE DOOR HANDLE DEVICE - A hand grip has an arm and a leg. The arm and the leg extend through a door outer panel and are supported by a holder member and a frame member in a freely pivotable manner, respectively. By operating the hand grip in the same direction as when a sliding door is opened, the arm is pivoted relative to the holder member retained at an initial position, so that a full close latch mechanism is unlocked. By operating the hand grip in the same direction as when the sliding door is closed, the leg is pivoted relative to the frame member, while the holder member is pivoted relative to the frame member against urging force of a coil spring, so that a full open latch mechanism is unlocked. | 06-27-2013 |
20130168978 | REVERSIBLE HANDLE DEVICE - A reversible handle device includes a housing, a handle portion rotatably disposed on the housing and rotatable relative to a long axis, a reversible member and a stopping member. The reversible member is connected to the handle portion and rotatable relative to the handle portion. The reversible member has a first slot and a second slot for switching the handle portion to be in a first orientation status or in a second orientation status. The stopping member is disposed on a side of the reversible member in a manner of being movable in a direction parallel to the long axis. The stopping member is biased toward the reversible member in the direction parallel to the long axis, such that the stopping member protrudes into the first slot or the second slot. Accordingly, the handle portion is in the first orientation status or in the second orientation status. | 07-04-2013 |
20130168979 | VEHICLE DOOR HANDLE DEVICE - In a vehicle door handle device, an operating member is pivotally supported to a handle base. A door lock device is operated via an operating force transmitting part by a rotation of the operating member from an initial position to an operating position. A connection-retaining member attached to the operating member retains a connection of one end of the operating force transmitting part to the operating member and abuts against a stopper wall surface of the handle base so as to define an operating stroke end position of the operating member. A second stopper is provided on the operating member and abuts against the handle base in an over-stroke position beyond the operating stroke end position. | 07-04-2013 |
20130168980 | VEHICLE DOOR INSIDE HANDLE DEVICE - A vehicle door handle device is provided with a handle base, an escutcheon member, and a plurality of connection portions which connect the handle base and the escutcheon member to each other. The plurality of connecting portions include: a first connecting portion including an inclined surface which causes a motion component force toward a frame exterior to be generated in the escutcheon member by a horizontal operating force applied to the escutcheon member, thereby unlocking the first connecting portion; a second connection portion which is unlocked by deforming the escutcheon member using a moveable region in a vicinity of the first connection portion generated by the unlocking in the first connecting portion; and an n-th connection portion which is unlocked by deforming the escutcheon member using the moveable region due to the unlocking in the preceding connection portions. | 07-04-2013 |
20130187394 | HANDLE FOR AN OPENABLE BODY SECTION OF A VEHICLE, INCLUDING A SAFETY DEVICE - The invention relates to a handle ( | 07-25-2013 |
20130193697 | VEHICLE BODY PANEL LATCH WITH REMOTE ACTUATOR - A vehicle having an openable body panel and a latch with a pivotable release lever for holding the panel in a closed position is provided with an actuator for remotely releasing the latch. The actuator comprises a rod coupled at one end to the release lever of the latch. The other end of the 0rod is connected to an element which may include a ball rigidly secured to the end of the force transmitting member that is slidably received within a tubular socket fitted within a hole in the body panel. The element is recessed within the socket so as not to protrude beyond the outer surface of the body panel. | 08-01-2013 |
20130221689 | DEVICE FOR SECURING THE LOCKED POSITION OF A VEHICLE DOOR CATCH - A device for securing the locked position of a car door catch, with an outer part having a shaft and a securing knob which is arranged movably in the shaft and is connected with an actuator element for securing the door. To connect the actuator shaft with the securing knob, a converter element is provided which element transforms a rotary motion of the actuator shaft into a linear motion of the securing knob. | 08-29-2013 |
20130221690 | VEHICLE DOOR HANDLE COMPRISING AN INERTIAL MASS - The vehicle door handle ( | 08-29-2013 |
20130229021 | Durable Cylindrical Lock - A cylindrical lock includes a retractor ( | 09-05-2013 |
20130229022 | VEHICLE DOOR HANDLE COMPRISING TWO LEVERS - The vehicle door handle comprises first and second levers ( | 09-05-2013 |
20130234455 | HANDLE FOR A MOVABLE PANEL OF A VEHICLE INCLUDING AN INERTIAL BODY AND A FUSE - The invention relates to a handle for a movable panel of a vehicle, including: an inertial body ( | 09-12-2013 |
20130241215 | RETRACTABLE HANDLE FOR A DOOR OR THE LIKE - A retractable handle arrangement comprises a handle movable between stowed, deployed and operative states. That movement is controlled by a mechanism having first and second links each connected to a supporting structure and to the handle. At least one of those links is connected to the supporting structure by a joint defining a pivot axis that is movable is response to movement of the handle between the deployed state and the operative state. That movement of the pivot axis is used to unlatch a door or other closure associated with the handle, for example via a crank acting on a Bowden cable. | 09-19-2013 |
20130264833 | HANDLE ASSEMBLY FOR DOUBLE-WALLED DOOR - The present disclosure relates to a handle assembly ( | 10-10-2013 |
20130270844 | DOOR LEVER ASSEMBLY - A lever and mounting plate combination attachable to the exposed vertical surface of a door that includes a latch assembly with a spindle extending horizontally outward from the vertical surface, the lever and mounting plate combination including a main plate mountable onto the door's exposed surface and having a window-like opening extending completely through the plate, a lever having a base part which is coupleable to the spindle and pivotable therewith and has an exposed outer part, and a lever plate fixed to the base part of the lever and pivotable with though lever and with the spindle when it is coupled to the lever, the lever plate closely underlies and contacts said inner surface of the main plate while at all times covering the window, the lever being engagable by a user to rotate the the lever plate and simultaneously rotate the spindle to open the door. | 10-17-2013 |
20130285392 | Furnace Door Latch Assembly - A latch assembly for securing a furnace door to a furnace casing includes a latch for placement on an inside of the furnace door; a knob for placement on a front surface of the furnace door; a latch plate for placement between the latch and the knob; and a threaded screw for threadably coupling the knob to the latch. The latch plate supports the weight of the furnace door in a closed position and reduces a pinch force used for rotating the knob. | 10-31-2013 |
20130285393 | Electronic Controlled Handles - In accordance with an embodiment, electronic control is provided for the locking function of Lift-Handle and T-Handle products, while maintaining desirable mechanical latching mechanism functions and operations. | 10-31-2013 |
20130285394 | SLIDING DOOR HANDLE AND LATCH - The present invention relates to a sliding door latch having a locked and unlocked position for a sliding door having an open and closed position. The sliding door latch includes a handle assembly with a handle and a locking mechanism. The handle is a first position, wherein the locking mechanism is engaged and the sliding door latch is locked, to a second position, wherein the locking mechanism is disengaged and the sliding door latch is unlocked The locking mechanism may prevent the handle from moving from the second position to the first position when the sliding door is open. The handle is pivotable between the first position and the second position only when the door is closed. Resistance forces may prevent the handle from moving from the second position to the first position when the sliding door is closed without an application of force by a user. | 10-31-2013 |
20130300136 | DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLIES REDUCING WOBBLE - A door handle assembly includes a door operator having an operator portion and a shank extending from the operator portion. The door handle assembly also includes a housing with a base portion for mounting to the door and a bearing portion extending from the base portion. The housing houses a portion of a spindle that extends outwardly from the bearing portion to accept the shank of the door operator. The connections of the door operator with the spindle and the spindle to the housing are configured to reduce wobble in the door handle assembly. | 11-14-2013 |
20130334829 | HANDLE-ACTUATED SLIDING DOOR LOCK ACTUATION ASSEMBLIES - A lock actuation assembly includes an escutcheon and a handle having a first end pivotably connected to the escutcheon at an interface. A link arm is pivotably mounted in the escutcheon and also comprises a first end. A projection is engaged with the first end of the handle and the first end of the link arm. A cam located in the escutcheon is rotatably engaged with a second end of the link arm. The cam includes a tailpiece adapted for engagement with a locking mechanism. | 12-19-2013 |
20140001776 | Actuator Mechanism for Door Latch | 01-02-2014 |
20140001777 | PUSH-TYPE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE | 01-02-2014 |
20140001778 | OPERATING DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE DOOR LATCH | 01-02-2014 |
20140001779 | SYSTEM FOR CHANGING A LOCKING STATE | 01-02-2014 |
20140015262 | Vehicular Door Handle Assembly With Deployable Latch Connection - When activated, a handle assembly selectively allows the door latch of a door of a motor vehicle to be released. The handle assembly includes a base fixedly secured to the door and a handle assembly which in its passive state has minimal to no presence in the opening chain of the door latch. The handle assembly includes a handle strap with a handle grip or activation lever which allows completion of the force chain to the latch, thus selectively allowing desired door opening. | 01-16-2014 |
20140015263 | Vehicular Door Handle Assembly With Electrically Deployable Latch Connection - A handle assembly for preventing inadvertent opening of a motor vehicle door during a crash event. The handle assembly includes an activation mechanism coupled to an electrically-activated leg. When the activation mechanism is activated, then the electrically-activated leg is moved to an engaged position to engage an actuation pawl to prevent rotation of the actuation pawl so that, upon actuation of a handle strap, the actuation pawl engages and actuates the door latch release. However, if the activation mechanism is not activated, then the leg does not engage the pawl, and a movement of the handle strap does not actuate the door latch release as the pawl is permitted to rotate. | 01-16-2014 |
20140028036 | POSITION HOLDING DEVICE FOR ROTATING LEVER AND VEHICLE DOOR LOCK DEVICE PROVIDED WITH SAID POSITION HOLDING DEVICE FOR ROTATING LEVER - Provided is a position holding device for a rotating lever, which includes a rotating lever and a torsion spring, and is capable of elastically holding the rotating lever at the two positions including a first position and a second position. The torsion spring includes a coiled part, and a first arm part and a second arm part each extending from the coiled part and facing each other across an engagement portion of the rotating lever. The first arm part includes a mountain portion formed at an intermediate portion thereof. The second arm part includes an urging portion. As a result, an urging force generated by the urging portion can be applied to the rotating lever as a braking force against an urging force generated by the mountain portion. Consequently, it is possible to reduce an abutment noise generated when the rotating lever abuts against a stopper member. | 01-30-2014 |
20140035300 | REPLACEMENT DOOR HANDLE FOR VEHICLE - A flush mounted, vehicle door handle includes a housing having an outer wall defining an interior recess and a handle pivotally coupled to the housing. A first portion of the handle is configured for pressing on a first side of a fulcrum and a second portion of the handle is configured for puffing on a second side of the fulcrum. The handle is disposed within the interior recess of the housing when positioned in a first, resting position. The first portion of the door handle has a back surface provided for actuating a door latch mechanism of an existing vehicle door when the housing is mounted to a door panel of a vehicle. Thus, when the handle is pivoted about the fulcrum to a second position, the door latch mechanism is actuated causing the door latch mechanism to release the automobile door allowing the door to open. | 02-06-2014 |
20140049058 | VEHICLE DOOR HANDLE DEVICE - This door handle device is provided with: a handle base; an introduction opening that is opened in a door handle and that supports the handle base; an operation handle that is connected to the handle base; and a gasket that is disposed between the handle base and the operation handle. A handle stopper, of which one end passes through the introduction aperture and is borne by the handle base, and of which the other end contacts the operation handle, is integrally provided to the gasket. | 02-20-2014 |
20140117682 | VEHICLE LOCKING SYSTEM - Select variations may include a vehicle door locking system, which may have a vehicle door, a latch, a knob, a conduit an attachment, and a cable. The cable may extend through the conduit and connects the latch to the knob. The conduit may be connected only to the vehicle door but not to the latch or the knob. | 05-01-2014 |
20140117683 | EXTERNAL HANDLE DEVICE FOR VEHICLE DOOR - An external handle device for a vehicle door has one end part of an operating handle supported by a support member mounted on a door having one end part supported on a vehicle body, and a holder for housing and holding an electrical component mounted on a base member. A mounting portion mounted on an end wall on the other end side of the door has a mounting hole obliquely intersecting an outer panel and is provided integrally with the base member, an engagement hole extending along the axis of the mounting hole and having one end opening in a blocked part at the inner end of the mounting hole is provided in the mounting portion so that the other end opens on the periphery of the mounting portion, and an engagement projection that engages with the other end part of the engagement hole is provided on a holder. | 05-01-2014 |
20140125071 | VEHICLE DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY WITH CONCEALED KEY CYLINDER - A handle assembly for a vehicle door, the handle assembly comprising a fixed base portion attachable to a vehicle door, the fixed base portion having disposed therein a key cylinder forming part of a latch assembly for the vehicle door, at least the keyway of which key cylinder is exposed through an opening in the fixed base portion. A movable grab-handle portion is attachable to the vehicle door and movable relative to the fixed base portion. A push-push latch mechanism is disposed in the fixed base portion. A cover is pivotally connected to the fixed base portion. The cover is manually pivotally movable between a first, opened position in which the key cylinder is exposed and a second, closed position, in which the key cylinder is concealed beneath the cover. The cover is engageable with the push-push latch mechanism in the second, closed position thereof to secure the cover in the second, closed position. | 05-08-2014 |
20140125072 | DOOR HANDLE FOR VEHICLE - A door handle for a vehicle is provided with a handle body and a handle cover. The handle body has on one end side thereof an engagement protrusion and a first arm, and on the other end side thereof a pin through-hole and a second arm. The handle cover has on one end side there of an engagement recess to which the engagement protrusion is connected so that the engagement protrusion can tilt, and the handle cover also has on the other end side thereof a connection pin inserted through the pin through-hole and penetrating through the pin through-hole. A decoration is provided to at least outer surface of the handle cover. The connection pin is welded and affixed to the pin through-hole. | 05-08-2014 |
20140132012 | DOOR HANDLE APPARATUS - A door handle apparatus includes: a handle body; a driven member; and a driving mechanism configured such that in a state where the driven member is at a first driving position, the handle body is positioned at a first handle position, and rotated to a second handle position by the driven member driven to a second driving position, and in a state where the driven member is at the second driving position, the handle body is rotatable or unrotatable from the second handle position in a first direction when subjected to a force in the first direction, and rotatable from the second handle position to a second direction opposite to the first direction when subjected to a force in the second direction, and the handle body is urged in the direction of being restored to the second handle position when rotating from the second handle position by the external force. | 05-15-2014 |
20140138962 | DOOR OUTER HANDLE APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE - A door-opened-prevention mechanism comprises a lever member, and a biasing member biasing the lever member toward a set position. The lever member is assembled to a connection lever. The lever member is movable between the set position and a fallback position which is in a vehicle outer direction to the set position. When an inertia force, exerted on an outer handle toward the vehicle outer direction at the time of vehicle impact, is not exerted on the outer handle, the lever member is kept in the set position to enable a necessary and sufficient movement of the connection lever in a direction for opening a door, and when the inertia force is exerted on the outer handle, the lever member moves to the fallback position prior to movement of the outer handle for opening the door so as not to enable the necessary and sufficient movement of the connection lever. | 05-22-2014 |
20140145454 | Vehicular Door Handle Assembly With Inertial Secondary Catch Position - A vehicle outer door handle assembly includes a base, a latch release mechanism, and an inertial catch. The latch release mechanism includes a countermass assembly with a primary catch point and a secondary catch point, and the latch release mechanism and the counterassembly rotate between a rest position and an active position in response to movement of a door handle. The inertial catch includes a blocking shoulder and rotates from an unblocking position to a blocking position in response to inertia forces acting upon the inertial catch. When the inertial catch is in its blocking position, it prevents the countermass assembly from rotating into its active position by the blocking shoulder engaging the primary catch point or the secondary catch point. | 05-29-2014 |
20140159391 | OUTSIDE HANDLE FOR SLIDING DOOR - An outside handle for a sliding door includes a base member, a grip member, and a lever. The base member is mounted on a door panel and has a first hole formed at one end thereof. The grip member is rotatably and slidably mounted to the base member and has a first hook formed at one end thereof, the first hook being inserted into the first hole. The lever is connected to the first hook of the grip member and is positioned in the first hole of the base member to enable rotation and sliding of the lever in response to rotation and sliding of the grip member. The outside handle improves the operation convenience and ease of assembly of outside handles for sliding doors. | 06-12-2014 |
20140159392 | CONCEALED FASTENER LOCKSET - Locksets primarily intended for use in interior residential doors and that have a concealed fastener mechanism positioned on one side of the lockset, the mechanism including connecting a first handle connected to a second handle through a spindle with the concealed fastener mechanism comprising a generally cylindrical housing including a torsion spring, a timing plate and a cover plate, the housing including an internally threaded central aperture, the timing plate including at least one tab adapted to cooperate with said torsion spring to return the handle to its at-rest position after rotation, a spindle expansion and stabilizing screw adapted to eliminate any gap between the spindle and the timing plate and a spindle set screw that, when engaged eliminates any gap between the spindle and its handle to thereby eliminate the “wobble” that otherwise could be in the lockset. | 06-12-2014 |
20140167427 | RELEASE HANDLE ASSEMBLY HAVING INERTIAL BLOCKING MEMBER - An inertial blocking member subassembly for a vehicle-door release handle mechanism including a release handle framework supporting a bell crank assembly and a manually actuatable door handle grip, the door handle grip operatively coupled to the bell crank assembly, the inertial blocking member subassembly comprising: an inertial blocking member associated with the release handle assembly framework, the blocking member having a center of gravity which is offset from an axis of rotation, and the blocking member being rotationally and translationally movable between an at-rest position, in which the blocking member does not prevent actuation of the release handle, and an engaged position, in which the blocking member prevents actuation of the release handle; a biasing element associated with the blocking member, the biasing element biasing the blocking member into the engaged position; and a blocking member retainer provided on at least one of the release handle assembly framework and the blocking member. As a result of the acceleration force acting on the blocking member center of gravity, the blocking member is rotationally and translationally moved from the at-rest position to the engaged position, and in which engaged position the blocking member is retained by the blocking member retainer until disengagement of the blocking member retainer from the at least one of the release handle assembly framework and the blocking member. | 06-19-2014 |
20140197648 | Foot-Operated Door Opener - A foot-operated door opener including a base secured to a door and an extension having a top surface and a bottom surface. The foot-operated door is configured such that a door may be pulled open using either the top or bottom of a user's foot or foot covering. | 07-17-2014 |
20140197649 | PIVOTING MECHANSIM FOR MOVABLY ATTACHING A CAMERA TO A VEHICLE - A pivoting mechanism for movably attaching a camera to a vehicle. The pivoting mechanism has a vehicle-mounted component; a first rotational joint attached to the vehicle-mounted component; a first pivot arm, the first end of which is rotatably mounted on the first rotational joint; a second rotational joint attached to the vehicle-mounted component; a second pivot arm, the first end of which is rotatably mounted on the second rotational joint; a camera holder; a third rotational joint attached to the camera holder and on which a second end of the first pivot arm is rotatably mounted; and a fourth rotational joint attached to the camera holder and on which a second end of the second pivot arm is rotatably mounted. | 07-17-2014 |
20140203574 | EXTERNAL HANDLE DEVICE FOR VEHICLE DOOR - An external handle device for a vehicle door is provided in which an operating handle comprising a handle main body that has formed therein a housing recess having a substantially U-shaped cross section and a handle cover that is secured to the handle main body so as to cover the housing recess is disposed so as to be operable on an outer face side of the vehicle door, and an electronic component unit formed by covering at least an electronic component with a jacket member is housed within the housing recess, wherein an extending portion is provided integrally with the jacket member, which is formed from a resilient material, the extending portion being sandwiched between abutting parts of the handle main body and the handle cover. Such configuration prevents rubbing occurring between abutting parts of the handle main body and the handle cover while eliminating necessity for an adhesive. | 07-24-2014 |
20140217755 | INTERCHANGEABLE DOOR HANDLE SYSTEM - An interchangeable door handle system includes a mounting plate having an orifice, a collar surrounding the orifice, an aperture in the collar, wherein the aperture provides access to a lumen of the collar, a clip for insertion into the aperture, a movable ring surrounding the collar, wherein in a first position the ring rests against the clip such that the clip extends through the aperture and into the lumen of the collar and wherein in a second position the ring does not rest against the clip such that the clip does not extend into the lumen of the collar, and a door handle having a cylindrical stem including a gutter, wherein when the ring is in the first position the door handle is secured to the collar, and wherein when the ring is in the second position the door handle is not secured to the door handle and may be removed. | 08-07-2014 |
20140217756 | VEHICLE DOOR HANDLE DEVICE - A vehicle door handle device, which is mounted on a side of a vehicle door facing a passenger compartment, includes: a door lock knob provided on a base member such that the door lock knob is pivotable between a locking position for placing the door in a locked state and an unlocking position for placing the door in an unlocked position; and a stopper provided on the base member between the locking position and the unlocking position for limiting pivoting movement of the door lock knob. The stopper has an elastic section, and the door lock knob has a locking surface section for abutting against the elastic section of the stopper when the door lock knob is in the locking position and an unlocking surface section for abutting against the elastic section of the stopper when the door lock knob is in the unlocking position. | 08-07-2014 |
20140232121 | DOOR HANDLE DEVICE FOR VEHICLE - A vehicle door handle device is configured so that, after a frame is assembled to an outer panel of a slide door, a link base, a connecting link, and a hand grip are mounted to the frame. Next, a lever and a cap are mounted to the hand grip and the frame, thereby assembling each component member to the outer panel. When the hand grip is moved through a door opening operation in the same direction as a slide door opening direction, an operation force for releasing a fully closed latch mechanism, which retains the slide door in a fully closed state, is generated. In addition, when the hand grip is moved through a door closing operation in the same direction as a slide door closing direction, an operation force for releasing a fully opened latch mechanism, which retains the slide door in a fully opened state, is generated. | 08-21-2014 |
20140232122 | ACTUATING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ACTUATING A CLOSING DEVICE OF A VEHICLE - An actuating device for actuating a closing device of a vehicle is provided. The actuating device comprises an adjustable handle part, an actuating element coupled with the handle part, which is movable by adjusting the handle part for actuating the closing device, and a securing device operatively connected with the actuating element which includes a mass element and a locking means, wherein the mass element is arranged at a transmission means connected with the actuating element, which is moved when adjusting the handle part together with the actuating element. In a normal operating state during a movement of the actuating element the mass element and the locking means are movable relative to each other along an adjusting direction. In an exceptionally loaded state, in which the mass element and the locking means are shifted relative to each other in a direction transversely to the adjusting direction, a relative movement of the mass element and the locking means along the adjusting direction is blocked such that the actuating element is not movable for actuating the closing device. | 08-21-2014 |
20140239650 | CAB FOR CONSTRUCTION MACHINE AND CONSTRUCTION MACHINE - A handle is supported by a hollow tube so as to be movable in the direction in which the handle is pushed toward a hollow space. A hole leading to the hollow space of the hollow tube has a first hole portion located at one end of a base portion extending in a longitudinal direction L of the hollow tube and a second hole portion extending from the first hole portion to a portion corresponding to the other end of the base portion in the longitudinal direction L. A dimension W2b of a grip portion of the handle in a width direction W is greater than a dimension W2a of the base portion of the handle in the width direction W and greater than a dimension W1a of the second hole portion in the width direction W. | 08-28-2014 |
20140239651 | ANTI-LIGATIVE DOORKNOB - An anti-ligative ergonomic type door-knob primarily of the institutional type, essentially serving to defeat the effort of a temporarily mentally-depressed room occupant from succeeding in committing self-hanging via contrived ensnaring by which to secure a cord like hanging-noose. Generic-variant embodiments of my anti-ligative doorknob are set forth, including both a circular and semi-circular escutcheon-plate for I-shaped V-shaped Y-shaped X-shaped fin-levers, and also a non-finned hemispherical iteration. The novel critical minimum approximate 40-degree anti-ligative principle of my LIFESTAR™ doorknobs reliably prevents a person ensnaring any heretofore problematically hazardous to portion of the door-knob assembly, while my optionally cooperating door latchbolt is formed to a matching critical minimum approximate 40-degree anti-ligative tri-beveled latchbolt as well. Further suicide-deterrence is achieved by effectively submerging the doorknob into the door escutcheon-plate, thereby leaving virtually no declivity by which a suicidal-person can secure any manner of self-inflicted hanging-cord. | 08-28-2014 |
20140239652 | DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY - A handle assembly for a vehicle door includes a backplate, operable to be mounted to a portion of the vehicle door, and the backplate including a recessed region displaced away from the exterior surface of the vehicle door. A handle aperture is provided within the recessed region of the backplate with at least one pin mount extending from the recessed region of the backplate. The pin mount includes a void and a slot that is narrower than the void. Pins extend from a handle body portion into the voids and pivotally mount the handle to the backplate. The handle further includes a spring locator retaining a handle spring prior to mounting the handle to the backplate. The spring is compressed between the handle and the backplate and biases the handle to an un-actuated position. | 08-28-2014 |
20140246872 | Push/Pull Operating Device for Driving a Latch Device - A push/pull operating device includes first and second operational devices mounted to two sides of a door. The first operating device includes a first bracket having a plurality of non-circular mounting holes. Two engaging rods extend through two of the mounting holes of the first bracket, the door, and a latch device mounted in the door. Each engaging rod has a limiting portion fixedly received in one of the mounting holes. A head of each engaging rod presses against the first bracket. The second operational device includes a second bracket having a plurality of non-circular mounting holes. A bolt is extended through one of the mounting holes of the second bracket and the door and engaged with one of the engaging rods. A head of each bolt presses against the second bracket. Thus, the first and second brackets are securely fixed to the sides of the door. | 09-04-2014 |
20140246873 | MOTOR-VEHICLE DOOR HANDLE - A motor-vehicle door handle includes at least one electronics subassembly and a first sensor electrode for a first capacitive sensor for triggering an unlocking operation when an approach to a grasping area is sensed. The sensor electrode is connected to the electronics subassembly. In known motor-vehicle door handles, the sensor electrode is arranged within the electronics module a) over a large surface area and b) always adjacent to the grasping area. For the instant motor-vehicle door handle there is improved flexibility in respect of position and configuration of the electronics module. This is achieved by the first sensor electrode being, in part, led out of the electronics module, that part of the sensor electrode which is led out having a portion which is arranged adjacent to the grasping area in the motor-vehicle door handle such that an approach to the grasping area can be sensed. | 09-04-2014 |
20140265370 | DEFORMABLE OUTSIDE HANDLE REAR HOOK OR PLUNGER - A handle for doors of motor vehicles includes an outer portion that can be grasped by a user, and an inwardly-extending plunger or hook that operably interconnects the handle to the door latch via a bell crank (that is part of the handle base or chassis depending on the type of handle architecture used). The plunger is made of a ductile material such as metal, and includes a crumple zone that causes the plunger to deform axially and/or bend sidewardly in the event an axial and/or a bending impact load. | 09-18-2014 |
20140265371 | Handle Assembly - A handle assemble is provided that includes a pivotable handle on a first side of a housing that when moved to an extended position is operative to cause a lever arm to move on a second side of the housing in order to operate a latch mechanism. To move the lever arm, the assembly includes a lock slide that in a first pivot position is operative to slide longitudinal and urge the lever arm to pivot responsive to either the handle causing a trigger to urge a first end of the lock slide to slide or an inside release member urging a second end of the lock slide to slide. However, when the lock slide is in a second pivot position, the trigger and the inside release member are not operative to engage the respective first and second ends of the lock slide. | 09-18-2014 |
20140265372 | RETRACTABLE HANDLE ARRANGEMENT FOR A DOOR OR THE LIKE - A retractable handle arrangement comprises a handle movable between stowed and deployed states, a motor and transmission means arranged to couple the motor to the handle for moving the handle from the stowed state to the deployed state when the motor is driven in a first direction, and to modulate the force exerted on the handle and the speed at which the handle is deployed as the handle travels from the stowed state to the deployed state. | 09-18-2014 |
20140265373 | WOBBLE FREE EXTERIOR HANDLE DESIGN - An exterior door handle assembly for motor vehicles is configured to reduce or eliminate wobble or looseness during operation of the door handle. The handle assembly may include a handle member or strap having vertically extending pins at forward and rearward ends of the handle strap, wherein the pins have non-circular cross-sectional shapes to tightly engage a slot in a finger of a bellcrank to thereby prevent wobble of the handle strap in use. The non-circular shapes may be substantially similar to that of a waxing gibbous moon. | 09-18-2014 |
20140265374 | RECREATIONAL VEHICLE OPEN ASSIST HANDLE - A door assist system including a door and a door assist assembly. The door is pivotally attached to a wall. The door has a paddle handle configured to be pivoted about a first pivot axis relative to the door for allowing the door to rotate relative to the wall to open. The door assist assembly includes a bar connected to the door and configured to pivot relative to the door about a second pivot axis. The door assist assembly further includes a handle engagement member connected to the bar and securely engaging the paddle handle. Rotation of the bar about the second pivot axis causes the handle engagement member to rotate the paddle handle about the first pivot axis to allow the door to open. | 09-18-2014 |
20140292004 | VEHICLE DOOR HANDLE SYSTEM - A door handle system includes a door handle assembly that is configured to mount at a handle region of a vehicle door and includes a handle portion fixedly disposed at the vehicle door and a strain gauge sensor. The strain gauge sensor is for sensing at least one of (i) grasping of the handle portion by a user and (ii) pulling at the handle portion by a user. Responsive to sensing by the sensor, a signal is communicated that causes a latch of the vehicle door to open to allow the user to open the vehicle door. | 10-02-2014 |
20140292005 | ACTUATION DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR LOCK - The invention relates to an actuation device for a motor vehicle door lock ( | 10-02-2014 |
20140300115 | HIDDEN FLUSH OUTSIDE HANDLE - An outside handle of a vehicle that releases a door latch, including a slot that includes a rotatable flap that sits flush against an outer panel of the vehicle in a closed position. The rotation of the flap provides an opening to an inside of the handle in an open position. The handle includes a rotating lever behind the outer panel, and a lock rod attached to the rotating lever. Downward rotation of the lever moves the rod downward, and the downward motion of the rod then triggers the latch. | 10-09-2014 |
20140300116 | System For Interlocking and Unlocking a Sliding Door - A system for interlocking and unlocking a sliding door includes a handle, attachable flush-mountably to the sliding door. The handle has an electro-mechanical locking mechanism attachable in a wall-mount manner, and having a movable locking element movable between a protracted locking position and a retracted releasing position, and an electronic drive, incorporated into the locking mechanism and in operative connection with the locking element. The handle is manually movable between an opening position and a closing position, the handle and the locking mechanism cooperate such that, in the locking position of the locking element and in the closing position of the handle, movement of the sliding door from a closed location in the direction of an opening location can be blocked and, in the opening position of the handle, movement of the sliding door can be effected from the closed location in the direction of the opening location. | 10-09-2014 |
20140300117 | SWIVEL LOCK SYSTEM WITH MANUAL OVERRIDE - A swivel lock assembly with electronic and manual actuating means to unlock a handle thereby permitting access to the interior of the cabinet wherein the manual actuator can override the electronic actuator and vice versa. When in a locked position, the handle rests within lock housing such that the handle engages a blocker mounted within the housing. To unlock the handle, the blocker is manipulated by electronic or manual actuation such that the handle is no longer constrained and can be swung away from the housing about a handle pivot. | 10-09-2014 |
20140312633 | SAFETY DEVICE FOR VEHICLE DOOR HANDLE - The present invention is related to a vehicle door handle, comprising an inertial system ( | 10-23-2014 |
20140319853 | TAILGATE HANDLE - A handle assembly for opening and closing a vehicle door wherein the handle assembly includes: a recess in an exterior surface of the vehicle door; a cover over the recess wherein the cover is coupled to the vehicle door and is moveable between an open position and a closed position; and a handle member coupled to the cover and retained in the recess when the cover is in the closed position and released from the recess when the cover is in the open position. | 10-30-2014 |
20140319854 | SINGLE PIECE LATCH - A latch includes a latch head and a latch shaft ending from the latch head. A first pin pair extends radially outwardly from the latch shaft and is configured to secure a first panel between the latch head and the first pin pair. A second pin pair extends radially outwardly from the latch shaft and is configured to secure the first panel and a second panel between the latch head and the second pin pair and to release the first panel when the latch is turned 90 degrees. The second pin pair is angularly offset from the first pin pair by 90 degrees. The latch head, the latch shaft, the first pin pain and the second pin pair are a single-piece unitary structure. | 10-30-2014 |
20140327252 | EXTENDABLE FLUSH DOOR HANDLE FOR VEHICLE - A handle assembly for a door of a vehicle includes a base portion and a handle portion movable relative to the base portion between a recessed position and a partially extended position. When at the partially extended position, the handle portion is manually movable outward from the base portion to open the vehicle door. A control is operable to control operation of a motor of an actuator to move the handle portion between the recessed position and the partially extended position. The control moves the handle portion from the recessed position to the partially extended position responsive to a trigger. The actuator provides a manual override that allows the user to manually move the handle portion relative to the base portion. Responsive to determination of a lockout condition, the control limits movement of the handle portion from the recessed position towards the partially extended position irrespective of the trigger. | 11-06-2014 |
20140333076 | MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR LOCK - The invention relates to a motor vehicle door lock comprising at least one actuation lever ( | 11-13-2014 |
20140353986 | ELECTRONIC LOCKING SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE DOOR AND A METHOD FOR OPERATING AN ELECTRONIC LOCKING SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE DOOR - An electronic locking system for a vehicle door is disclosed. The locking system includes an actuating device for actuating the locking system by a user. The actuating device brings about a movement of an actuating element of the actuating device. The locking system also includes a generator for generating electric energy from the movement energy of the actuating element, and an electric motor for actuating the locking system. | 12-04-2014 |
20140353987 | Gate Latch - A gate latch release mechanism has a cylindrical tubular guide having a first length, a mechanism to firmly fasten the tubular guide in a hole through a gate member, a compression spring having a length less than the first length of the tubular guide, the compression spring positioned within the tubular guide and having a first end bearing on a cap at a first end of the tubular guide, a flexible line of a length substantially longer than the tubular guide, the line passing through the compression spring and the tubular guide, and having a handle on one end and a coupling interface on an opposite end, and an element securely fastened to the line within the tubular guide, with the element bearing on a second end of the compression spring within the tubular guide. | 12-04-2014 |
20140361556 | DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A door handle assembly for a motor vehicle includes an operating handle moveably supported on a handle mounting, a mechanical coupling device and a locking device. An acceleration force can move the locking device from a normal operating position, in which an actuation of the operating handle is possible, in a first blocking direction, in which an actuation of the closing assembly via the operating handle and/or the coupling device, is blocked. The locking device also blocks the door handle assembly when long lasting or strongly pronounced oscillations occur as a result of a crash. In that event, the locking device can move from the normal operating position in a second blocking direction, in which an actuation of the closing assembly via the operating handle and/or the coupling device is blocked, wherein the second blocking direction is oriented opposite the first blocking direction. | 12-11-2014 |
20140367975 | Door Handle Arrangement For Vehicles - A door handle arrangement for vehicles including an electrically insulating cover having an outer actuating surface for a user characterised by at least one metal actuating electrode disposed on the inner side of the cover that is on the side of the cover facing away from the actuating surface. The cover is elastically deformable by an actuation in the area of the actuating surface. The arrangement includes at least one sensor electrode that is disposed at a distance from the actuating element and opposite the inner side of the cover, wherein the sensor electrode lies opposite the actuating electrode at least in certain sections so that the distance between actuating electrode and sensor electrode is variable during deformation of the cover in the region of the actuating surface. The arrangement also includes a control and evaluation device which is coupled at least to the sensor electrode to detect a capacitance between sensor electrode and actuating electrode. | 12-18-2014 |
20140367976 | ADVANCED LATCH FOR EMERGENCY OXYGEN CONTAINER DEPLOYMENT - An advanced latch for a main door of an aircraft emergency oxygen container can be manually released by a manual release actuator pin to move the main door to an intermediate test position, while pushing the manual release actuator pin further releases the latch completely, causing the main door to open. The latch also can be operated automatically by utilizing a small, lightweight motor or an equivalent pneumatic actuator mechanism to rotate a gear mechanism of the latch. | 12-18-2014 |
20140367977 | DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A door handle assembly for a motor vehicle includes an operating handle, a mechanical coupling device, and a locking device attached to a handle mounting. An acceleration force can block an actuation of the closing assembly via the operating handle and/or the coupling device so that an unintended unlatching of the door closure during a vehicle accident is prevented. The locking device has a locking element, which is movably coupled to the mechanical coupling device by a connecting element, such that, a pivotal movement of the mechanical coupling device will rotate the locking element about a rotational axis. The locking element includes at least one locking member which is designed to block the rotational movement of the locking element when a predetermined displacement speed of the operating handle has been exceeded. | 12-18-2014 |
20140375068 | DOOR HANDLE ARRANGEMENT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A door handle arrangement for a motor vehicle includes a handle support, a handle, a coupling device, a locking device and a retaining element. When an accelerating force is applied in a first direction, as a result of a motor vehicle accident, the retaining element moves from a basic position in which it is possible to actuate the handle into a direction of blockage in which an actuation of the locking system by the handle and/or the coupling device is blocked. The locking device reliably and securely blocks the handle or the coupling device in the event of a collision. This is achieved in that the retaining element is designed to move from the basic position into the particular direction of blockage when an accelerating force resulting from a motor vehicle accident is applied in a second direction that is opposite of the first direction. | 12-25-2014 |
20140375069 | DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A door handle assembly for a motor vehicle includes an operating handle, a coupling device, and a locking device which is moveably retained on a handle mounting. An acceleration force can move the assembly from a resting position in which an actuation of the operating handle is possible, in a first blocking direction in which an actuation of the assembly by the operating handle and/or the coupling device is blocked. The locking device can move from the resting position in a second blocking direction when acted on by an acceleration force, in which an actuation of the assembly via the operating handle and/or the coupling device is blocked, wherein the second blocking direction is in the opposite direction from the first blocking direction. Movement of the assembly is blocked by the operating handle, or the coupling device, even with alternating acceleration forces resulting from a crash. | 12-25-2014 |
20150008685 | ACTUATION DEVICE - The invention relates to an actuation device for a flap mounted moveably on a component between a closed position and an opened position, in particular for a flap mounted moveably on a housing of an automobile, comprising: a first actuation part and a second actuation part, wherein the first actuation part is to be fastened on the flap and is moved together with the flap when the flap is moved between the closed position and the opened position, and wherein the second actuation part is to be fastened on the component, locking means with a locking reception provided on the first or second actuation part and a locking element provided on the other of first or second actuation part, wherein the locking element engages in the locking reception upon a movement of the first actuation part with the flap from its opened position into its closed position, whereby the locking element holds the first actuation part against a spring pretension in a locking position on the second actuation part, and a remote unlocking device, wherein the remote unlocking device comprises drive means, which can be actuated from a place distant from the actuation parts such that the locking element is retracted from the locking reception, whereby the first actuation part, driven by the spring pretension, disengages from the second actuation part and moves together with the flap at least partially into its opened position. | 01-08-2015 |
20150015003 | CONCEALED FASTENER LOCKSET - Locksets primarily intended for use in interior residential doors and that have a concealed fastener mechanism positioned on one side of the lockset, the mechanism including connecting a first handle connected to a second handle through a spindle with the concealed fastener mechanism comprising a generally cylindrical housing including a torsion spring, a timing plate and a cover plate, the housing including an internally threaded central aperture, the timing plate including at least one tab adapted to cooperate with said torsion spring to return the handle to its at-rest position after rotation. | 01-15-2015 |
20150015004 | MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR LOCK - The invention relates to a motor vehicle door lock, comprising a locking mechanism, and further comprising an electric drive ( | 01-15-2015 |
20150021933 | ASSIST HANDLE FOR VEHICLE - An assist handle apparatus for a vehicle having a mounting plate positioned at a handgrip may include a damping mechanism having a hinge pin connected to the handgrip; hinge ends positioned at first and second sides of the mounting plate, wherein a damper seat is formed in a space defined between the hinge ends; a damper that is inserted in the damper seat with the hinge pin passing through the damper and the hinge ends, the damper having first and second damping ends protruding at a first side and a second side of an outer circumference of the damper respectively; and a stopper that is formed on an inner side of a hinge portion of the handgrip, wherein the stopper damps rotation shock in both rotation directions of the handgrip when the stopper selectively contacts with the first damping end or the second damping end according to rotation of the handgrip. | 01-22-2015 |
20150021934 | MOTOR-VEHICLE DOOR LOCK - The invention relates to a motor vehicle door lock comprising a locking mechanism, at least one locking lever ( | 01-22-2015 |
20150035296 | CONTROLLER APPARATUS AND SENSORS FOR A VEHICLE DOOR HANDLE - A door handle assembly for a vehicle door includes a door handle operated using a controller and sensors. In the door interior, an upper portion of a swing arm connects to a first post and a second post portion of the door handle. The lower portion of the swing arm, rotably attached to a shaft on the inner door, pivots between an extended and retracted position. When an extension force sensor contacts the upper portion of the arm, the extension force sensor on the inner door surface generates an extension force response signal. A retraction force sensor on the lower portion of the arm generates a retraction force response signal when the retraction force sensor on the lower portion of the arm contacts a flush adjuster rod. Both extension and retraction force response signals are used by the controller to operate the door handle. | 02-05-2015 |
20150035297 | ELECTRICALLY OPERABLE MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR LOCK - An electrically operable motor vehicle door lock ( | 02-05-2015 |
20150035298 | DOOR HANDLE UNIT HAVING A LINEAR DAMPER - A door handle unit includes an unit case, a door handle rotatably supported with the unit case for rotational manipulation, a rotary shaft connected to the door handle so as to be rotated through the rotational manipulation of the door handle, a latch connected to the rotary shaft so as to be operated by the rotary shaft rotating through the rotational manipulation of the door handle, a spring applying a biasing force to return the door handle to an original rotational position before the rotational manipulation, an arm provided on the rotary shaft, and a linear damper contacting with the arm to damp the rotation of the door handle only when the door handle returns to the original rotational position before the rotational manipulation. | 02-05-2015 |
20150035299 | RELEASE HANDLE ASSEMBLY HAVING INERTIAL BLOCKING MEMBER WITH BLOCKING MEMBER RETAINER - An inertial blocking member subassembly being part of a release handle assembly associated with a vehicle door, the inertial blocking member subassembly being activated by an acceleration force associated with an impact event, the release handle assembly having a release handle framework supporting a bell crank assembly and a manually actuatable door handle grip, the door handle grip operatively coupled to the bell crank assembly to unlatch the vehicle door upon manual actuation of the door handle grip. The inertial blocking member subassembly includes a blocking member associated with the release handle assembly framework, movable in at least one of rotation about an axis of rotation and translation along the axis of rotation. The blocking member has a center of gravity which is offset from the axis of rotation. The blocking member is movable between an at-rest position, in which the blocking member does not interfere with the bell crank assembly to prevent unlatching of the vehicle door by actuation of the door handle grip, and an engagement position, in which the blocking member interferes with the bell crank assembly to prevent unlatching of the vehicle door by manual actuation of the door handle grip. In the engagement position of the blocking member, the center of gravity is approximately aligned with a vector of the acceleration force and the axis of rotation; whereby, as a result of the acceleration force acting on the blocking member center of gravity, the blocking member is moved to the engagement position. | 02-05-2015 |
20150042110 | MOTOR-VEHICLE DOOR LOCK - The invention relates to a motor vehicle door lock comprising a locking mechanism, also at least one locking element ( | 02-12-2015 |
20150042111 | VEHICULAR HANDLE DEVICE - An object of the present invention is to provide a vehicular handle device capable of preventing interference between an inner periphery of a torsion spring and a pivot shaft under operating conditions, thereby preventing abnormal noise from occurring during operation. Provided is a vehicular handle device, including: a handle base | 02-12-2015 |
20150048632 | MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR CLOSURE - The invention relates to a motor vehicle door closure, comprising a locking mechanism, an electric drive ( | 02-19-2015 |
20150048633 | Vehicle Door Handle Device - A vehicle door handle device, including: a frame fixable on a vehicle door panel inner side, the frame having a supporting hole; a link including a shaft section pivotably supported in the supporting hole, the link being configured to be rotated and biased by a biasing member to one side; and an outer handle mountable on the door panel, the outer handle including an engaging portion to be engaged on the link, the outer handle being configured to pivot the link through the engaging portion against a rotational biasing force of the biasing member. The shaft section includes: a groove portion and a guide portion in the shaft section to extend in an extending direction of the groove portion. The frame includes a groove engaging portion insertable through the groove portion, and an opening to enable the guide portion to be inserted through the opening. | 02-19-2015 |
20150054295 | Outside Handle for Vehicle - An outside handle apparatus for a vehicle may include a handle grip including a first locking part, a handle base, a handle lever having a second locking part and rotatably supported by an axis of the handle lever at one side of the handle base and moving in linkage with the handle grip while the second locking part formed at an lower end of the handle lever is locked with the first locking part of the handle grip, and an interference lever pivotally coupled to the handle base at one side of the handle base, wherein the interference lever rotates in linkage with a rotation of the handle lever at ordinary times, and is interlocked with the handle lever due to a rotation of the handle lever upon crash to control the rotation of the handle lever. | 02-26-2015 |
20150061304 | VEHICULAR HANDLE DEVICE - An object of the present invention is to provide a vehicular handle device capable of preventing a fracture in an elastic piece, thereby ensuring that a shaft component | 03-05-2015 |
20150061305 | DOOR OUTER HANDLE - A door outer handle which can be easily attached to an outer panel from the outside and in which the size of a counter weight is sufficiently ensured is provided. A door outer handle has an elongated shape. A hinge portion provided at one end of the door outer handle is inserted into a first attachment hole, and a counter weight provided at the other end of the door outer handle is inserted into a second attachment hole. An outer circumferential surface of the counter weight, which is located farthest from a contact point, is formed in an arc shape with a first radius, centered at the contact point. Furthermore, an inner circumferential surface of the counter weight, which is located closer to the contact point than the outer circumferential surface, is also formed in an arc shape with a second radius, centered at the contact point. | 03-05-2015 |
20150069767 | DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE ASSEMBLY FOR VEHICLE - A door outside handle assembly can prevent unlocking of a door latch by a reverse inertial force by allowing a lever not to rotate even though the reverse inertial force is generated at a balance weight after a normal inertial force is generated upon a side collision. The handle assembly may include: a base; an opening handle; a rotating lever connected to a cable for actuating a door latch and rotated by manipulation of the handle to pull the cable in an unlocking direction of the door latch; and a balance weight on the base movable in inside and outside directions, wherein a pushing end part is integrally formed on the lever to prevent rotation of the lever by being pushed by the balance weight when a normal inertial force of the balance weight acting in the outside direction of the vehicle is generated. | 03-12-2015 |
20150069768 | COVER FLAP ARRANGEMENT FOR A HANDLE ARRANGEMENT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR - The invention relates to a cover flap arrangement for a handle arrangement of a motor vehicle door, the handle arrangement having an, in particular, elongate handle section with a gripping region and two gripping openings which are arranged on both sides of the handle section towards the gripping region. It is proposed that the cover flap arrangement has two cover flaps which can be adjusted in each case between a covering position, in which, in the installed state, they in each case cover a gripping opening, in particular sealingly, and an exposing position, in which, in the installed state, they in each case expose a gripping opening. | 03-12-2015 |
20150076842 | MOTOR VEHICLE LOCK TOGETHER WITH A MANUFACTURING METHOD - The present invention relates to a lock having a lock housing ( | 03-19-2015 |
20150076843 | REPLACEMENT DOOR HANDLE FOR VEHICLE - A flush mounted, vehicle door handle includes a housing having an outer wall defining an interior recess and a handle pivotally coupled to the housing. A first portion of the handle is configured for pressing on a first side of a fulcrum and a second portion of the handle is configured for pulling on a second side of the fulcrum. The handle is disposed within the interior recess of the housing when positioned in a first, resting position. The first portion of the door handle has a back surface provided for actuating a door latch mechanism of an existing vehicle door when the housing is mounted to a door panel of a vehicle. Thus, when the handle is pivoted about the fulcrum to a second position, the door latch mechanism is actuated causing the door latch mechanism to release the automobile door allowing the door to open. | 03-19-2015 |
20150084353 | PASSIVE SAFETY MECHANISM UTILIZING SELF-FRACTURING SHAPE MEMORY MATERIAL - A system includes a structure having a first structural element and a second structural element. The system also includes a latch configured to releasably secure the first structural element to the second structural element. The latch includes first and second portions. The latch also includes a ball lock configured to hold the first and second portions of the latch together when the ball lock is engaged. The ball lock is also configured to allow the first and second portions of the latch to separate when the ball lock is disengaged. The latch further includes a shape memory material member configured to fracture when exposed to an elevated temperature and thereby disengage the ball lock. The shape memory material member could include an elongated structure that is configured to decrease in length when exposed to the elevated temperature. The elongated structure could have at least one notch. | 03-26-2015 |
20150084354 | DOOR INSIDE HANDLE DEVICE FOR VEHICLE - A door inside handle device for a vehicle can perform the locking/unlocking and the opening of a door by applying a typical safety lock knob which is familiar to users while having a connection configuration using a single cable. The door inside handle device for a vehicle may include: a base mounted on a door panel; a safety lock knob pivotably on the base; a handle pivotably disposed on the base; a clutch lever coupled to the safety lock knob and a cable connected to a door latch to deliver operation force of the safety lock knob to the cable and selectively deliver an operation force applied to the handle to the cable; and a clutch unit disposed between the handle and the clutch lever to transmit operation force applied to the handle to the clutch lever according to an operation state of the safety lock knob. | 03-26-2015 |
20150091311 | VEHICLE DOOR HANDLE WITH CAPACITIVE PROXIMITY SENSOR - A door handle for motor vehicles includes a handle body and a cover which cooperate to form a handle for a user. An accommodating space for electronic components is formed between the handle body and the cover. A capacitive proximity sensor is arranged in the space. The sensor has an active capacitive face directed towards the cover for detecting approaching movements. The capacitive face is coupled to an evaluation circuit which detects changes in the capacitance of the capacitive face. A sealing element composed of a closed-cell foam is located in the space. The sealing element has at least one continuous opening spaced from an edge. The opening is located above the active face of the proximity sensor and is compressed between the cover and the handle body with the result that at least one area above the active face of the sensor is free of foam. | 04-02-2015 |
20150091312 | Integrated Door Operator Hardware with Recessed Handle - Disclosed in one aspect is the fixed door pull handle assembly that includes an elongated door pull handle with two or more support standoffs projecting away from the elongated door pull handle and securing the elongated door pull handle to the doorframe or to the body of the door. One of the support standoffs is user rotatable, and rotatably engages a door latch assembly within the door. In another aspect, the support standoff is not user rotatable. Instead, a center-pivoting handle is mounted in-line with one of the support standoffs and rotatably engages the door latch assembly within the door. The center-pivoting handle is recessed within the elongated handle. | 04-02-2015 |
20150108773 | MOVABLE SECURITY MECHANISM FOR THE HANDLES OF MOTOR VEHICLE DOORS - The present invention relates to an automatic method to strengthen security at external door handles of cars. This would ensure that handles a few inches to slide back (or into the inside of the door) to cover cap then a close and completely seal the hole in the outside handle. This would happen, the driver found inside the vehicle when driving or exit the vehicle and active the alarm. One of the most important parts of this method is that hiding outer handles on the inside of the doors, because the integrity of the conductor is protected when it is inside, because though forget to place locks, doors become disabled to open from the outside because no exterior door handles will be on view. This creation would project high technology and forge the illusion of a more dynamic and intelligent vehicle. | 04-23-2015 |
20150123409 | FIXED OUTSIDE HANDLE WITH MULTI-FUNCTIONS AND PROTECTED SWITCHES - Vehicles, vehicle doors, and door handle systems are provided. In one embodiment, a vehicle includes a vehicle door, a fixed door handle, and at least one pressure switch. The vehicle door has an outer door panel with an outer side facing an outside of the vehicle door and an interior side facing an interior of the vehicle door. The fixed door handle is at least partially disposed to the outside of the vehicle door. The at least one pressure switch is disposed in the interior of the vehicle door and is coupled with the fixed door handle such that an actuation force on the fixed door handle is at least partially transmitted to an actuation pressure on the at least one pressure switch. The at least one pressure switch indicates the actuation pressure for generating a vehicle command. | 05-07-2015 |
20150123410 | DOOR HOLDING DEVICE FOR VEHICLE - A door holding device for a vehicle, may include a door handle having a first side disposed on a door base turnably and a second side in which a holder extending inwardly of the door base may be formed, a door lever hinged to the door base and having a guide that may be locked to the holder of the door handle so as to turn with the door handle, and a blocking lever disposed on the door base turnably by a hinge shaft and having a stopper formed to correspond to turning tracks of the holder of the door handle and the guide of the door lever. | 05-07-2015 |
20150123411 | KNOB STRUCTURE OF GLOVE BOX FOR VEHICLE - A knob structure of a glove box for a vehicle according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes: a push-type knob unit which is coupled to a glove box by a first fixed hinge, and operated by being pushed; a pull-type knob unit which is coupled to the glove box by a second fixed hinge, and operated by being pulled; and a rod unit which is connected to the push-type knob unit and the pull-type knob unit, and converts rotational motion by an operation of the push-type knob unit or the pull-type knob unit into rectilinear motion so as to open and close the glove box. | 05-07-2015 |
20150130197 | Anti-Ligature Handle and Escutcheon For Operating a Lock - An anti-ligature handle and escutcheon for operating a lock. The handle and escutcheon are smoothly curved in all directions to eliminate hanging points and prevent suicide by preventing the attachment of a ligature to the handle or escutcheon. The handle is curved to allow fingers to be inserted behind the handle to pull on the handle. The handle is attached to a handle plate that slides behind an escutcheon plate portion of the escutcheon. Multiple ligature traps in the form of an inverted “V” are positioned in parallel offset rows between the handle plate and the escutcheon plate to prevent the insertion of a ligature around the handle and handle plate. | 05-14-2015 |
20150137535 | DOOR HANDLE ARRANGEMENT - The invention is directed to a door handle arrangement for a motor vehicle door, wherein a door handle is provided and wherein in the installed state a hinge mechanism is provided which allows pivoting of the door handle for its manual actuation. It is proposed that in the installed state, for fixing the door handle to a door shell section of the motor vehicle door, the door shell section is clamped from both of its sides between a first clamping surface of the door handle and a second clamping surface of a clamping element, wherein the clamping engagement between the clamping surfaces and the door shell section provide the hinge mechanism for the door handle such that the clamping force flows through the hinge mechanism. | 05-21-2015 |
20150137536 | DOOR LATCHING AND LOCK ASSEMBLY WITH QUICK-CONNECT DEVICES AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLING DOOR HANDLES, ESCUTCHEON PLATES AND LOCK BODIES UTILIZING QUICK-CONNECT DEVICES - Latching and lock mechanisms for doors are developed that are particularly designed to improve assembly of the door latching and lock mechanisms along with a door and include methods of and features for connecting inside and outside escutcheon plates together and to a lock body by way of a quick-connect connection and release mechanism. Also, features and methods permit better alignment and assembly of lock bodies, and escutcheon plates to one another and to a door. | 05-21-2015 |
20150137537 | DOOR HANDLE SYSTEM FOR AN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE - A door handle system for an automotive vehicle door includes a door handle and a body panel. The body panel is moveable between a flush position and a recessed position. If the body panel is in the flush position, portions of the door handle are concealed. If the body panel is in the recessed position, portions of the door handle are visible. | 05-21-2015 |
20150145266 | DOOR LOCK DEVICE - A door lock device including a housing coupled to a predetermined portion of the door and having first penetrating holes formed in centers of both lateral sides, respectively, corresponding to front and rear surfaces of the door. A second penetrating hole formed in a wall of the housing. A body unit in the first penetrating hole to reciprocate forward and backward. A hinge traverse a longitudinal center of the body unit. A third penetrating hole is formed in a center of a bottom surface of the body unit. A door lock unit in the housing and body unit. Triangle-shaped holes are formed in both walls of the door lock unit. The door lock unit operating a latch for fixing the door while reciprocated the second penetrating hole and the third penetrating hole by the hinge along the reciprocating movement of the body unit. | 05-28-2015 |
20150308150 | Installation Body for Door and/or Window Handles - The installation body is used as an axially fixed and rotatable receptacle for a handle, which consists of a circumferential engagement groove in a neck section that is in contact with the installation body. For this purpose, the installation body is composed of a base body with a passage opening aligned centrally with an axis (D), a guide bushing for the neck section of the handle, whereas the guide bushing is arranged inside the passage opening of the base body and a locking mechanism, which fixates the handle inside the base body in a releasable manner. The locking mechanism uses locking balls, which are adjustable and arranged radially in the direction of the axis (D) inside the guide bushing. The latter is positioned in the passage opening of the base body in the axial direction (A) in an adjustable manner, wherein the guide bushing is acted upon by a pressure spring in the axial direction (A). Furthermore, the base body is provided with a circumferential inclined surface while the locking balls ( | 10-29-2015 |
20150315811 | HANDLE MODULE - A handle module adapted to a chassis is provided. The chassis includes a main body and a cover. The handle module includes a base, a handle, a sliding component and a linking rod. The base is disposed on the cover. The handle is pivoted to the base. The sliding component is connected to the main body and is slidably disposed on the base. Two ends of the linking rod are pivoted to the handle and the sliding component respectively. When the handle closed to the base is rotated relative to the base to be expanded from the base, the handle pulls the sliding component to slide relative to the base along a first axis by the linking rod, so as to drive the cover to move from a first position to a second position relative to the main body along the first axis. | 11-05-2015 |
20150315812 | FLUSH MOUNTED VEHICLE HANDLE - An outside handle of a door of a vehicle that opens a latch, including a rotatable flap that sits flush against an outer panel of the vehicle in a closed position and that provides an opening to an interior of the handle in an open position, and a rotating lever behind the outer panel, movement of the lever opening the latch of the door. The handle is arranged such that the flap rotates to the open position when the door is unlocked and rotates to the closed position when the door is locked. | 11-05-2015 |
20150322699 | VEHICLE PANEL HANDLE ASSEMBLY - A vehicle panel handle assembly including a handle lever that rotates around a first rotation axis between a resting position where the panel is closed and an opening position where the panel is open is disclosed. A latch lever cooperates with the handle lever for opening the panel when the handle lever rotates around the first rotation axis for reaching the opening position. The assembly also includes a counterweight for preventing the unwilling rotation of the handle lever, the counterweight rotating around a third rotation axis between rest position in which the latch lever is prevented from rotating due to the handle and counterweight mass balancing, and a unrest position wherein the latch lever is not prevented from rotating. An inertial mass takes a blocking position by cooperating with at least a part of the latch lever and a rest position by being taken away from the latch lever. | 11-12-2015 |
20150330113 | CUSTOMER COACHING METHOD FOR LOCATION OF E-LATCH BACKUP HANDLES - A powered door latch system for vehicles includes a controller configured to receive data concerning vehicle operating conditions. The door latch system also includes at least one electrically powered door latch having a powered actuator that can be actuated by the controller to unlatch the electrically powered latch. An emergency release is mechanically connected to the electrically powered latch to mechanically release the latch. The system also includes a user communication device such as a display screen that is operably connected to the controller. The user communication device provides a user with information concerning the location and/or operation of the emergency release if a predefined operating condition such as a loss of electrical power has occurred. | 11-19-2015 |
20150337559 | DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A door handle assembly for a motor vehicle has a handle mount, a handle and a coupling device, wherein the handle is coupled to the coupling device in the region of its second handle end which provides a door handle assembly in a structurally simple manner, in which the play in the longitudinal direction of the handle mount, and thus the clearance in the opening in the door panel for the handle ends, is reduced to a minimum. This is achieved in that the second handle end of the handle and a deflection lever of the mechanical coupling device are moveably coupled to one another by a pivotable and hinge-like articulated connection of the second handle end in relation to the deflection lever, when the handle has been actuated. | 11-26-2015 |
20150337560 | Inside Release Handle for Door Lock - An assembly and a method of opening a locked door from inside a container is provided. The door has an exterior surface and an interior surface, with a latch coupled to the interior surface. The door includes a lock assembly that has an outer door handle, and an inside release handle that can be rotated from inside the container, and separately from the outer door handle, to disengage the latch of the door to open the locked door. | 11-26-2015 |
20150337570 | Cargo Door Handle - A flush door latch assembly used to secure a hinged aircraft access door. The assembly comprises a spring-loaded exterior handle, an actuator, an interior handle, and housing pan. During operation, the handles alternatively engage the actuator. When the exterior handle is in the retracted position, it disengages from the actuator. When the exterior handle is in the extended position, the interior handle is disengaged from the actuator. When the exterior handle is in the retracted position, it is stowed in the housing pan. | 11-26-2015 |
20150345188 | VEHICLE DOOR HANDLE - A vehicle door includes a door structure having an interior space and a ramp disposed within the interior space. The vehicle door further includes a latch and a handle that is pivotably connected to the door structure. The handle includes a pair of inwardly and forwardly extending hooks. The vehicle door also includes a cable or other linkage connected to the latch. The cable has a fitting that is pushed along the ramp by the hooks upon pivoting of the handle to thereby shift the cable and unlatch the latch. | 12-03-2015 |
20150354253 | LOW EFFORT OUTSIDE RELEASE HANDLE - A vehicle door includes a handle having an angled or inclined ramp surface. A bellcrank is rotatably connected to the door structure for rotation about a generally horizontal axis. The bellcrank includes a follower that engages the inclined ramp surface such that movement of the exterior handle from the rest position to the opened position causes the bellcrank to rotate and shift linkage that unlatches a the latch mechanism. | 12-10-2015 |
20150354255 | LOCK ARRANGEMENT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - Embodiments of the invention are directed at a lock arrangement for a motor vehicle, the lock arrangement comprising an actuating arrangement, a movable arrangement and a Bowden cable arrangement with a cable strand and a cable conduit, wherein the actuating arrangement is coupled to the movable arrangement via the Bowden cable arrangement such that an actuation of the actuating arrangement causes a movement of the movable arrangement through a relative movement of the cable strand and the cable conduit. The lock arrangement is characterized in that, the lock arrangement comprises a double action arrangement arranged at at least one end of the Bowden cable arrangement, wherein the cable strand and the cable conduit are coupled to the double action arrangement such that the double action arrangement causes both a movement of the cable strand and a movement of the cable conduit on actuation of the actuating arrangement. | 12-10-2015 |
20150368937 | Retention Mechanism for Insertion Member in Vehicular Door Handle Assembly - A door handle assembly includes a bracket mountable to the door and an insertion member received in and retained in the bracket via a retaining mechanism. The retaining mechanism includes a biasing member and a movable locking member that retains the insertion member in the bracket. The movable locking member is biased into a securing position by the biasing member when the insertion member is fully received in the bracket to retain the insertion member in the bracket. The movable locking member is selectively displaceable from the securing position against a force of the biasing member either to permit insertion of the insertion member in the bracket during assembly or to accommodate disassembly by permitting the insertion member to be removed from the bracket. | 12-24-2015 |
20150368940 | DOOR-LOCK APPARATUS - Provided is a door-lock apparatus. In the door-lock apparatus which minimizes a loss of a driving force due to a lateral pressure of a thumb-turn gear and a thumb-turn rotating body or an assembling structure of the thumb-turn rotating body and also minimizes a load of a manual operation through the thumb-turn rotating body or the assembling structure of the thumb-turn rotating body, a groove serving as an idle section of a driving force is formed at the thumb-turn rotating body or the assembling structure of the thumb-turn rotating body, and when a lever (or knob) is manually rotated to lock or unlock a lockset of the door-lock apparatus, the manual rotation of the lever (or knob) for locking or unlocking of the lockset separately from a driving motor is smoothly realized with a small force, and also a load of the driving motor is minimized. | 12-24-2015 |
20160002954 | MORTISE AND MULTIPOINT LATCHING ASSEMBLY - In one form, a multipoint locking assembly includes a first latch device, a second latch device, and a mortise assembly coupled to the first and second latch devices. The mortise assembly may comprise a first transmission coupled to the first latch device via a first flexible member, a second transmission coupled to the second latch device via a second flexible member, and an actuation assembly operable to actuate the first and second transmissions. At least one of the transmissions comprises a slack removal device operable to remove slack in the flexible member to which it is coupled, thereby ensuring proper transmission of pulling forces between the transmission and the latch device. | 01-07-2016 |
20160010369 | DOOR HANDLE ARRANGEMENT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR | 01-14-2016 |
20160017634 | CLUTCH AND HANDLE FOR LOCKABLE MECHANISM - A clutch and handle for applying rotation to a lockable mechanism is disclosed. In particular, the handle is adapted to prevent damage to the handle or a lockable mechanism when excess pressure or torque is applied to the handle. The torque limiting clutch mechanism limits the torque which can be applied by the handle such as to a lockable mechanism for securing a leaf within a frame. The torque limiting clutch mechanism comprises first and second rotors in confrontation to transmit rotational drive from the handle to the lockable mechanism. The first and second rotors are arranged to slip against each other beyond a maximum transferred torque. | 01-21-2016 |
20160032627 | DOOR HANDLE APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE - A door handle apparatus for a vehicle includes a frame member, a handle body including a handle shaft portion, a bearing member including first and second holding portions arranged away from each other in a rotation axis direction of the handle shaft portion held at the bearing member and defining a holding void for holding the handle shaft portion, the bearing member being supported at the frame member in a state where the bearing member is rotatable between an assembly completion position and an assembly ready position, and a holding release inhibition mechanism inhibiting a release of a state where the handle shaft portion is held at the holding void by restricting an operation of at least one of the first and second holding portions in a case where the handle body receives a load in a predetermined direction while the bearing member is at the assembly completion position. | 02-04-2016 |
20160032628 | DOOR HANDLE DEVICE FOR VEHICLE - A door handle device for a vehicle includes a frame member, an outside handle and a seal member. The frame member includes a frame-side stopper. The outside handle includes a handle shaft portion and an engagement leg portion. The handle shaft portion is mounted to the frame member. The seal member includes a body portion sealing the outside handle and the door outer panel, the seal member including an extending portion extending from the body portion to a first region where the frame-side stopper and the handle-side stopper face with each other. The extending portion includes a first buffer piece. The frame-side stopper receives an impact generated in response to a pivot of the outside handle about the handle shaft portion to the full stroke position via the first buffer piece of the extending portion of the seal member, the first buffer piece being positioned at the first region. | 02-04-2016 |
20160040450 | HANDLE APPARATUS AND RETURN MECHANISM THEREIN - A handle apparatus comprises a case, a first positioning base, a second positioning base, a handle and a return mechanism. The return mechanism is engaged with the handle. The first positioning base and the second positioning base are disposed at the case. A positioning plate of the return mechanism optionally engages with the first positioning base or the second positioning base for making the handle apparatus optionally disposed at a left-hand swing door or a right-hand swing door. | 02-11-2016 |
20160040452 | DOOR MOUNT MECHANISM FOR A SMART LOCK SYSTEM - A door mount mechanism is to be mounted onto a door for rotating a thumb turn of a door lock. The door mount mechanism includes a casing, a rotatable component and an intermediate coupling. The casing is for abutting against the door, and defines a receiving space that is adapted for receiving the door lock. The rotatable component is coupled rotatably to the casing. The intermediate coupling includes a first coupling segment connected co-rotatably to the rotatable component, and a second coupling segment connected co-rotatably to and linearly movable relative to the first coupling segment and for driving rotation of the thumb turn of the door lock such that the thumb turn is co-rotatable with the rotatable component. | 02-11-2016 |
20160053509 | HANDLE MECHANISM - A handle mechanism used for driving a lock module in operation includes a handle, a linking member and a transmission rod, wherein the linking member is selectively engaged with the handle and the transmission rod. The handle is unable to drive the lock module in operation by the transmission rod driving and prevents the lock module from damage once an excessive force is applied to the handle when the linking member is not engaged with the handle and the transmission rod. Oppositely, the handle is able to drive the lock module in operation by the transmission rod driving when the linking member is engaged with the handle and the transmission rod. | 02-25-2016 |
20160053518 | VOCATIONAL HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY - A latch assembly for a vehicle hood includes a hood mount securable to the hood. First and second recesses are formed in the hood mount. The latch assembly includes a cab mount assembly having a mounting bracket, a link, and a handle. The mounting bracket is securable to the cab, and the link has a first end rotatably coupled to the mounting bracket. The handle has a first end rotatably coupled to a second end of the link about a first axis. The handle further includes a trunnion extending laterally from each of two sides of the handle to define a second axis. As the latch assembly moves from an unlatched position to a latched position, each of the trunnions engages one of the first and second recesses in the hood mount so that the handle rotates relative to the hood mount about the second axis. | 02-25-2016 |
20160053519 | DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY FOR AN AUTOMOBILE - A door handle assembly for an automobile comprising a grab section being manually actuatable from the outside or the inside of the door of an automobile, which grab section is moveably mounted between a resting position and an opening position on a bearing component to be mounted on the door, and which is connected to an actuating lever, which is also moveably mounted on the bearing component such that the actuating lever upon a movement of the grab section between its resting position and its opening position is also moved between a resting position and an opening position, wherein the grab section is biased into its resting position and wherein the grab section or the actuating lever can be coupled with a lock of the door such that the lock is opened when the grab section is moved from its resting position into its opening position, further comprising a fly weight which is moveably mounted between a releasing position in which it allows a movement of the grab section into its opening position and at least one locking position in which it effects a locking of the grab section against a movement into its opening position, wherein the fly weight is biased into the releasing position and wherein the fly weight is moved into the locking position when a predefined acceleration acts on the door handle assembly which effects an opening force onto the grab section, wherein the fly weight is a metal ball, wherein a bearing section is provided with a pathway receiving the metal ball, wherein the metal ball is moveable along the pathway between the releasing position and the at least one locking position, and wherein the metal ball in the locking position cooperates directly or via a locking element with the grab section or the actuating lever for locking the grab section. | 02-25-2016 |
20160053522 | LOCKSET OPERABLE BY PIVOTING ACTUATOR ABOUT A FIRST AXIS OR A SECOND AXIS - A lockset is actuable by pivoting a handle about a longitudinal axis of the lockset by rotating the handle and by pivoting the handle about an axis transverse to the lockset axis, such as by pushing or pulling. The lockset includes an inside handle and an outside handle, each associated with an independent mechanism, each of which can independently actuate the lockset. A locking mechanism prevents actuation of a first one of the independent handle mechanisms without affecting operation of the other handle mechanism. Upon actuation of the other handle mechanism, a retractor engages a surface of the locking mechanism and removes it from engagement with the first locking mechanism. An adjustment ring has a first configuration that centers the lockset in a door having a first standard thickness and a second configuration that centers the lockset in a door having a second standard thickness. | 02-25-2016 |
20160060908 | DOOR LATCH DEVICE FOR VEHICLE - A door latch device for a vehicle may include an inter lever locking or unlocking a door opening and closing a vehicle interior, a cable connected to a door handle disposed on the door; a cable cover surrounding the cable and removably fixed to the cable when the door is shocked; and an open preventing lever configured to be removably fixed to the cable cover, be rotatable when being removed from the cable cover, and have the inter lever which is present within a rotation radius thereof. | 03-03-2016 |
20160060913 | Lever Device for Vehicle Door Handle - A lever device for a vehicle door handle connecting a door handle to a cable operating a door latch device while being pulled by the door handle, may include a handle lever having a handle lever shaft rotatably mounted at a door; a handle connection part mounted at one side of the handle lever shaft and connected to the door handle; and a handle body part mounted at another other side of the handle lever shaft and provided with a coupling groove; and a link lever having a link lever shaft rotatably coupled between the handle lever and the door handle; and a link body part, one end which is selectively inserted into the coupling groove of the handle body part and another end thereof is connected to the cable. | 03-03-2016 |
20160060919 | LOW PROFILE LOCK FOR WINDOWS - A lock for a window which includes a body including a channel defined in an interior of the body, an actuator element configured to be received in the channel and slidable therein, the actuator element including a fork portion to operably couple with a tie bar assembly for locking the window, a handle pivotally coupled to the actuator element, and a linkage pivotally coupled between the body and an intermediate point on the handle. The handle is movable between a closed position and an open position, with movement of the handle causing the actuator element to slide within the channel in a direction opposite the direction of movement of the handle. | 03-03-2016 |
20160069104 | VEHICLE PANEL HANDLE FOR OPENING A PANEL OF AN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE - A vehicle panel handle for opening a panel of an automotive vehicle is disclosed. The panel handle includes a handle lever configured to rotate around a first rotation axis between a resting position wherein the panel is closed and an opening position wherein the panel is open, a latch lever configured to rotate around a second rotation axis and to cooperate with the handle lever for opening the panel when the handle lever around the first rotation axis for reaching the opening position, and a counter weight configured for preventing the unwilling rotation of the handle lever. The counter weight has an elongated shape and is configured to rotate around a third rotation axis between an unblocking position in which the latch lever is not prevented from rotating, and a blocking position where the latch lever is preventing from rotating. | 03-10-2016 |
20160076280 | DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY FOR MOTOR VEHICLE - A door handle assembly configured for installation in a motor vehicle door may include a housing accommodating an actuator mechanism, a grip assembly activating the actuator mechanism, wherein the actuator mechanism includes a plurality of levers juxtaposed to each other and pivotably positioned in the housing, and the plurality of levers having a first lever and a second lever, wherein the first lever and the second lever may be positioned to be in contact with a grip lever during a normal working condition and during a side impact condition of the vehicle, thereby exerting a holding force on the grip lever, and wherein after experiencing the side impact, the first lever may be configured to rotate about a pivot and the second lever continues exerting the holding force on the grip lever. | 03-17-2016 |
20160083976 | ENTRY DOOR LATCH ACTUATOR SYSTEM - An apparatus has a housing with a release lever and an actuation lever pivotably connected to the housing. A gear is pivotably disposed within the housing and a release rack is adapted to engage the release lever. A pivoting movement of the release lever linearly moves the release rack, which engages and rotates the gear in a first direction. An actuation rack is adapted to engage the actuation lever. A pivoting movement of the actuation lever linearly moves the actuation rack which engages and rotates the gear in a second direction. | 03-24-2016 |
20160094103 | ELECTRONIC CYLINDER WITH WATERPROOF STRUCTURE - An electronic cylinder includes a knob; a cylinder core connected with the knob; a motor having a protrusion block; a clutch unit; a coupler including a chamber receiving the clutch unit and a front portion having a front end face with an opening constituted by an injection channel indented inwardly from the end face and extending from a first point of a periphery confining the end face, an recess indented inwardly from a bottom surface of the injection channel and an outflow channel indented inwardly from the end face and extending from a second point of the periphery, the bottom of the recess being formed with a hole permitting extension of an axle for engaging the clutch unit, a preventing block in a depth of the opening such that after assembly, the end face abuts against the motor; and a waterproof filler hermetically filling the recess. | 03-31-2016 |
20160097222 | ARRESTING ELEMENT AND HANDLE - The invention relates to an arresting element ( | 04-07-2016 |
20160108645 | DOOR LOCKING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING DOOR FROM OPENING DURING SIDE COLLISION - A door locking device for preventing a door from opening during a side collision comprises a base having one surface provided with an outside lever and another surface provided with a door latch to extend from the outside lever to contact an extending part which has a guide part extended through the base to be horizontal with the extending part. An inner side part of the guide part has a plurality of long grooves and a plurality of short grooves which are horizontal with the extending part. A rotator is inserted into the guide part and has a plurality of long ribs and a plurality of short ribs. A cap-shaped button has a bottom surface in contact with the plurality of long ribs. A blocking lever is linked to an upper end of the button and pivotably mounted in the base. | 04-21-2016 |
20160108646 | APPARATUS FOR PREVENTING VEHICLE DOOR HAVING OUTSIDE HANDLE FROM OPENING - An apparatus for preventing a vehicle door from opening includes an outside handle having a pulling lever which extends from the outside handle into a housing. A release cable protector case is hingedly connected to an upper side of the housing to pivot. A release cable is connected to a lower side of the release cable protector case to be pulled. A handle associated lever includes a rotary shaft which is pivotally attached to a lower side of the housing, a locking lever which extends from the rotary shaft and is in contact with an outer surface of the pulling lever, and a cable-operating lever which is connected to an edge of the locking lever and pulls the release cable. A first return spring surrounds the rotary shaft of the handle-associated lever and has one end fixed to the rotary shaft and another end fixed to the housing. | 04-21-2016 |
20160115722 | Gate Latch - A latch for first and second members is described where the first member is stationary and the second member rotates about an axis toward the first member to a closed position and away from the first member to an open position. The latch includes a keeper assembly mounted on the first member and a keeper. The latch also includes a catch assembly mounted on the second member and including a pivotable catch such that when the second member rotates about the axis toward the first member, the catch engages the keeper to releasably secure the first member to the second member. The latch may be provided with two handles. | 04-28-2016 |
20160123045 | DECOUPLED HANDLE SWITCH - A handle assembly for actuating a latch of a vehicle door of a vehicle includes a grip assembly with a grip disposed between opposing mounts. The mounts are disposed adjacent a door panel of a vehicle door and space the grip from the door panel. A mounting member is disposed upon an opposite side of the door panel from the grip assembly to secure the grip assembly to the door panel. An indicator is separate from the grip assembly and is disposed at an opposite side of the door panel from the grip assembly. The indicator identifies an intent to actuate the door of the vehicle from an operator clasping the grip assembly. The indicator signals the latch to disengage the vehicle door from the vehicle upon identifying an intent to actuate the door. | 05-05-2016 |
20160130845 | OUTSIDE HANDLE DEVICE FOR VEHICLE - An outside handle device for a vehicle includes: an outside handle housing mounted at an outer side of a door outer panel of the vehicle; a handle base mounted at an inner side of the door outer panel and coupled to the outside handle housing; a handle lever positioned at the inner side of the door outer panel to thereby be rotatably provided in the handle base and connected to the outside handle housing; and a backup lever positioned at the inner side of the door outer panel to thereby be rotatably provided in the handle base and selectively limiting rotation of the handle lever. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a door from being opened at the time of occurrence of a side collision to improve collision performance, thereby improving safety and salability. | 05-12-2016 |
20160138301 | SELF-CONTAINED ELECTRONIC STOWAGE BIN SYSTEM - A self-contained electronic latching system for a stowage bin is disclosed. The system includes an energy storage device, an electronic latch device, a latch button, and one or more energy harvesting systems. The electronic latch device is for opening a door of a stowage bin and is configured to open the door upon receipt of a signal on an input. The electronic latch device is coupled to the energy storage device and is configured to receive electrical power only from the energy storage device. The latch button is for activating an electronic switch coupled to the input of the electronic latch device. The one or more energy harvesting systems are coupled to the energy storage device. Each of the one or more energy harvesting systems is configured to generate electricity and to provide the generated electricity to the energy storage device. | 05-19-2016 |
20160138303 | Door Handle of a Vehicle with a Tension Means - The invention relates to a door handle ( | 05-19-2016 |
20160138304 | VEHICLE DOOR HANDLE - A door handle for a vehicle includes a handle inner member made of a resin, which is arranged on a vehicle inner side, a handle outer member, which is assembled to a vehicle outer side of the handle inner member to form an accommodating portion between the handle outer member and the handle inner member, and a connector provided to the handle inner member. The connector includes a resin connector main body independent of the handle inner member and coupled integrally with the handle inner member. In the connector main body, connector terminals and an electronic component are connected in a component accommodating recessed portion formed on one side thereof and is communicated with the accommodating portion. A connection portion between the connector terminals and the electronic component is protected by potting material filled in the component accommodating recessed portion. | 05-19-2016 |
20160138307 | DOOR HANDLE SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE DOOR - A door handle system for a vehicle door has a door handle and at least one flap for reversibly closing a grip recess set back to the rear of the door handle. An actuating device pivots the one or more flaps between a closed position that covers the handle recess and an open position that exposes the handle recess. A distance sensor is disposed on the flap. A control and evaluation unit uses a first measurement signal that is output by the distance sensor in the closed position, to deduce that a vehicle user is approaching so as to activate the actuation device to move the one or each flap into the open position. A second measurement signal that is output by the distance sensor in the open position indicates that the door handle is grasped by the vehicle user. | 05-19-2016 |
20160145905 | ANTI-OFF STRUCTURE OF TOOL BOX - An anti-off structure of a tool box is provided. The tool box includes a first cover and a second cover pivoted with and correspondingly coverable on each other on a side thereof The first cover has a pivoting base, and the second cover has a clasping base. The anti-off structure includes an engaging member and a positioning member. The engaging member includes an engaging portion, and an end thereof is pivoted to the pivoting base via a pivoting connection mechanism; therefore, the engaging portion is buckleable with the clasping base when the first and second covers cover on each other. The positioning member is connected with the pivoting connection mechanism and the pivoting base to positionably restrict the pivoting connection mechanism. | 05-26-2016 |
20160160538 | DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE WITH HANDLE GUIDANCE - The invention relates to a door handle having a handle for a motor vehicle, which handle is arranged in a handle housing and which is displaceable from a rest position into an operating position by means of a rotation around a rotation axis, wherein a handle hook arranged on the free end of the rear side of the handle is kinematically coupled with a deflection lever, wherein the deflection lever directly or indirectly acts on a motor vehicle door lock when being displaced from the rest position into the operating position in order to effect a release of the lock and to enable opening the motor vehicle door, the handle hook comprising at least one guidance element by means of which the handle hook is guided in a corresponding profile of the handle housing, the guidance element performing a form-fit with the handle hook. | 06-09-2016 |
20160160539 | HANDLE DEVICE FOR VEHICLE DOOR - A handle device for a vehicle door is provided in which a tact switch that can switch between switching modes in response to a pressing-in operation of an operating button is housed and fixed within a housing recess of a handle main body so as to be electrically connected to printed wiring of a board. The printed wiring is disposed at a different site from one face, facing a cover member side, of the board, the tact switch which is fixed to the one face of the board is electrically connected to the printed wiring, a flange portion abutting against the one face of the board is provided integrally with a switch cover covering the tact switch and connected to the operating button, and the push-in stroke of the operating button is restricted to a predetermined value or below with a hold-down member engaged with the handle main body. | 06-09-2016 |
20160186458 | INTEGRATED ROD FEATURE FOR SILL BUTTON INTERFACE IN A VEHICLE LATCH - A linkage system for vehicle door latch is provided. The system having: a sill button; a latch; a cable operatively coupled to the latch and the sill button; and a sill button interface directly secured to an end of the cable at one end and the sill button at another end, wherein the cable extends directly from the sill button interface to the latch. | 06-30-2016 |
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