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Vehicle Door Latch Assembly

  • US 20090033104A1
  • Filed: 06/24/2008
  • Published: 02/05/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/02/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A vehicle door comprising:

  • a door outer panel;

    a door inner panel affixed to the door outer panel and defining a door wet cavity therebetween, the door inner panel including an access hole;

    a door trim panel mounted to the door inner panel and defining a door dry cavity between the door trim panel and the door inner panel;

    a door latch located in the door wet cavity;

    a latch locking lever exposed to the door dry cavity and shielded from the door wet cavity, the latch locking lever operatively engaging the door latch; and

    a lock rod having a first end attached to the latch locking lever, the lock rod extending through the access hole and between the door inner panel and the door trim panel toward a second end spaced from the latch locking lever, whereby the lock rod is not exposed to the door wet cavity.

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