Outside door handle
US4475415A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 4, 1982 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 4, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/82
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The invention resides in an outside door handle assembly which comprises a door handle pivotably mounted on a door of an automotive vehicle; and a door latch operating rod having an end portion which is pivotably attached to an extension of said door handle after assemblying thereto. A pair of finger projections are made integral with the door handle arm. There is provided a channel-shaped metal bracket fixedly attached to a door panel and pivotably mounting said finger projections. An inclined groove formed on each of the finger projections generally opening towards the two limbs of the bracket and adapted for receiving partially these limbs when said door handle arm has been brought into its upper service position, thereby torsional deflexion of the bracket as liably occuring during the door-opening operation being prevented effectively.
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