Patent ID: 7387321
Filing Date: 2008-06-17
Classification: E05B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A door outer handle opening operation prevention structure comprising: a base plate having an upper edge, a lower edge, and two opposite end portions, the base plate configured for abutting attachment to an outer panel of a vehicle; a side wall that projects from one of the end portions of said base plate; and a handle lever that is rotatably supported by said side wall, wherein: said side wall includes: wherein said extension is arranged so as to form a predetermined clearance with respect to said handle lever, while the inner portion of said side wall is arranged so as to be closer to the handle lever than said extension, and wherein: said handle lever has an outer piece and an inner piece, and is formed in a substantially U-shape in cross-section; and when said handle lever is not operated and when said structure is viewed in a side view, said extension covers said outer piece such that a tip of said outer piece is covered, while said inner portion of said side wall covers said inner piece.