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Modular vehicle door lock and latch system and method

  • US 6,843,085 B2
  • Filed: 01/28/2003
  • Issued: 01/18/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/18/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A door latch system for installation on a door of a vehicle, the door having an aperture in communication between interior and exterior sides of the door, the door latch system comprising:

  • a first module for installation on the door from the interior side of the door, the first module including, a latch connectable to the interior side of the door, the latch actuable between a plurality of positions, and a linkage operably connected of the latch and actuable to actuate the latch, the linkage being connectable to the interior side of the door to be accessible from the exterior side of the door through the aperture; and

    a second module for installation on the door from the exterior side of the door, the second module including, a user operable control at least partially insertable into the aperture from the exterior side to couple with the linkage, the user operable control being operable to actuate the linkage to actuate the latch between the plurality of positions.

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