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Illuminated virtual handle for power door system in motor vehicles

US10480221B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 18, 2018
Grant dateNov 19, 2019
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Expiry dateJul 18, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07C2209/62
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A closure system for a handleless door of a motor vehicle equipped with a power release latch assembly, a power opening presenter assembly, and an illumination assembly configured to illuminate a grasp area (virtual handle) of the handleless door upon the handleless door being moved to a partially-open position via the power opening presenter assembly.

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