Soft touch door handle
US5056838A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 24, 1990 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 24, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/82
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A recess is formed in the outside of the door and a fluid filled bladder such as a tubular hose is mounted in the recess. The bladder has an integral bellows portion formed on the end thereof which is distended from the bladder when pressure is imposed thereon by the vehicle user. A linkage is operably connected to the bellows portion of the bladder and adapted to release the door latch upon distention of the bellows portion from the bladder.
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