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Retractable outside door handle assembly

US11578514B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 24, 2021
Grant dateFeb 14, 2023
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Expiry dateApr 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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