Patent ID: 8360486
Filing Date: 2013-01-29
Classification: E05B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A side door of a motorized vehicle, comprising: a latch member; a latch mechanism configured to cooperate with the latch member, the latch member being disposed at a frame of the side door; an actuator configured to lock and unlock the latch mechanism and disposed at a distance from the latch mechanism; a mechanical coupling configured to mechanically couple the actuator and the latch mechanism, the mechanical coupling comprising an elongated rod having a first rod portion and a second rod portion interconnected by a coupling member that is configured to disassemble in response to an external force effect, wherein the coupling member comprises a positive lock configured to reversibly interconnect a first section and a second section of the coupling member; and a disengagement apparatus configured to mechanically disengage the mechanical coupling at the positive lock in response to the external force, wherein the disengagement apparatus comprises a mounting portion being disposed between an outer door panel of the motorized vehicle and a handle module of a side door, the mounting portion and the handle module comprise a mutually corresponding lock.