Retractable outside door handle assembly
US11578514B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 24, 2021 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2201/704
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A retractable outside door handle assembly may include a handle unit including a pushing portion and an outside door handle mounted selectively protruded outwardly to a handle housing, an actuator including a drive motor, a worm connected to the drive motor, a worm wheel engaging with the worm, and an operation rod that moves according to rotation of the worm wheel to push the pushing portion, and a door latch lever that is rotatably mounted on the handle housing and rotates during operation of the outside door handle protruded by operation of the actuator.
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