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Safety apparatus for vehicle door handle assemblies

US7232164B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 14, 2005
Grant dateJun 19, 2007
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Expiry dateDec 14, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T292/57
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A safety apparatus for vehicle door handle assemblies. The safety apparatus of the present invention prevents a door from being opened by undesirable operation of a door handle assembly by inertial force when outside impact is applied to a vehicle body, thus enhancing the stability of the vehicle.

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