The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document.
The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 10, 2007
Filed:
Nov. 22, 2004
John M. Le, Tinley Park, IL (US);
Stephen J. Milchuck, Jr., Manhattan, IL (US);
Craig W. Gurtatowski, Merrillville, IN (US);
Paul G. Ledebuhr, Columbus, IN (US);
John M. Le, Tinley Park, IL (US);
Stephen J. Milchuck, Jr., Manhattan, IL (US);
Craig W. Gurtatowski, Merrillville, IN (US);
Paul G. Ledebuhr, Columbus, IN (US);
Illinois Tool Works Inc., Glenview, IL (US);
Abstract
An inertia activated mechanism that may be incorporated with a door handle assembly and counteracts a crash force. When the crash force is applied, a locking tab is in a lock position to prevent a latch mechanism from releasing and opening the vehicle door. When the crash force is removed, the locking tab returns to a normal position, allowing the latch mechanism to function normally. The locking tab is attached to a weight by a cable. The weight moves and causes displacement of the locking tab when the crash force is applied and is restrained by a spring when the crash force is removed.