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VEHICLE DOOR SWITCH ACTUATION SYSTEM

  • US 20110144868A1
  • Filed: 12/15/2009
  • Published: 06/16/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/15/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for opening and closing a vehicle door, comprising:

  • an exterior handle mechanically coupled with a rotatable shaft, the shaft being mechanically coupled with a door latch such that rotation of the exterior handle to an open door position moves the door latch to release the vehicle door; and

    a first arm mounted to the shaft; and

    a second arm mounted to the shaft, wherein the second arm engages an open switch in response to rotation of the exterior handle to the open door position and the first arm engages a close switch in response to rotation of the exterior handle to a close door position.

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