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Intuitive control system for power assisted vehicle doors

  • US 8,132,844 B2
  • Filed: 02/25/2010
  • Issued: 03/13/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/25/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A vehicle door mounted in a door frame for movement between open and closed positions, comprising:

  • a latch assembly moveable between latched and unlatched positions;

    a lock assembly moveable between locked and unlocked positions;

    a power unit mounted in the door with opposite ends connected to the door and the door frame;

    a joystick on an interior side of the door;

    the joystick being pivotal about first and second perpendicular axes;

    whereby pivotal movement of the joystick about the first axis actuates the latch and lock assemblies; and

    whereby pivotal movement of the joystick about the second axis actuates the power unit to open and closed the door.

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