Power locking door handle with capacitive sensing
US10385594B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 6, 2017 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 24, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C2009/0019
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A power locking door handle with capacitive sensing is provided for heavy duty vehicles. The door handle includes a base surface mounted to the exterior of the vehicle door and a hand grip mounted or formed with the base. The handle may be a pull type or push button type. A power lock motor and printed circuit board with a capacitive sensor are sealed within the base. When an operator's hand is inserted between the hand grip and the base, the capacitive sensor sends a signal via the PCB to the motor to unlock the door latch. A key lock cylinder on the base overrides the lock motor if power to the motor is disabled.
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