Passive entry side door latch release system

摘要

A vehicle passive entry side door latch release system engageable with a release cable connected a door latch. The door latch release system may include a movable linkage assembly engageable with the release cable, a motor including an output shaft having a pinion engageable with a rack affixed to or formed with the linkage assembly to move the release cable to unlatch the door latch, and an electronic control unit for controlling the motor. The electronic control unit may operate the motor upon receiving an actuation signal. The invention also provides a vehicle including the door latch release system described above, and various embodiments thereof.

主权项

1. A vehicle including a passive entry side door latch release system engaged with a first release cable connected to an inside door handle and with a second release cable connected to a door latch, said door latch release system comprising:
a movable linkage assembly engaged with said first and second release cables; means for moving said linkage assembly to pull said second release cable to unlatch said door latch; and a controller for controlling said means for moving; wherein said controller operates said means for moving upon receiving an actuation signal wherein said first and second release cables are joined together to substantially form a unitary cable with the first and second release cables shifting by an equal amount upon movement of the inside door handle, said linkage assembly is connected to first and second locations of said unitary cable to unlatch said door latch by pulling said unitary cable in a direction away from said door latch.