Patent ID: 6485081
Filing Date: 2002-11-26
Classification: B60Q,E05B,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A release system adapted for use in opening a deck lid of a vehicle, said release system being positionable within a trunk compartment at least partially closed by the deck lid, the trunk compartment having a release mechanism for opening the deck lid, said release system being adapted for operation from the interior of the trunk compartment and comprising:a gas operable assist device connectable to the release mechanism, said gas operable actuating device comprising a compressed gas container which includes a movable piston in communication with a compressed gas source; and at least one of a manual input device and an occupant detector, said gas operable assist device being operable to actuate the release mechanism to open the deck lid in response to at least one of a user input to said manual input device and a detection of an occupant within the trunk compartment by said occupant detector, said gas operable assist device including at least one of a compressed gas container and a pyrotechnic element, said gas operable assist device utilizing energy stored within said at least one of a compressed gas container and a pyrotechnic element to actuate the release mechanism to open the deck lid, wherein said gas operable assist device comprises a compressed carbon dioxide container.