Door handle equipped with an automatic retractable flap

Details Door handle equipped with an automatic retractable flap Door handle equipped with an automatic retractable flap

2006-09-19

2006-09-19

Glessner, Brian E. (Department: 3676)

Closure fasteners

Operators with knobs or handles

C292S201000, C292SDIG037, C070S277000, C070S278100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07108301

ABSTRACT:
A door handle for the side door, rear door or trunk of a motor vehicle, the door handle being fitted with a flap (1) that retracts automatically when the handle is used. The flap is fitted with a sensor (5) that detects the presence of a handle opposite the flap. When the flap is not in use, it is closed in such a way as to be flush with the external surface (2) of the door and it is held in position by a spring recall system. A computer-controlled actuation device is designed to retract the flap at the appropriate moment in order to provide access to the door opening control (8). The flap systems can be connected to an electric or mechanical opening control.

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