Retractable outside door handle assembly for vehicle
US11214994B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 3, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 6, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S292/31
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A retractable outside door handle assembly for a vehicle is provided. The assembly includes an outside door handle that protrudes outward in a width direction of a vehicle or is receivable into an opening formed at a door outer panel. A front link has a first end portion connected to be rotatable with a front portion of the outside door handle along the length direction of the vehicle. A connecting link connected to be rotatable with a second end portion of the front link at a first end portion thereof and installed to be movable along the length direction of the vehicle. A rear link includes a first end portion connected to be rotatable with a second end portion of the connecting link and a second end portion is connected to be rotatable with the outside door handle.
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