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Door handle for vehicle and smart entry system for vehicle using the same

US6577228B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 11, 1999
Grant dateJun 10, 2003
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Expiry dateAug 11, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07C2209/65
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A door handle for a vehicle which can miniaturize a transmitter provided on the vehicle and reduce a cost of the system is provided. The door handle includes a handle body which is mounted on an outer face of a door of the vehicle. A least a transmitting antenna of a transmitter which transmits a radio signal toward outside of the vehicle is integrated with the handle body. A smart key entry system for a vehicle using the door handle is also provided.

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