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Retractable outside door handle assembly for vehicle

US11214994B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 3, 2018
Grant dateJan 4, 2022
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Expiry dateApr 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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