Patent ID: 6390529
Filing Date: 2002-05-21
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 compartment at least partially closed by the deck lid, the compartment having a release mechanism for opening the deck lid, said release system being adapted for operation from the interior of the compartment and comprising:a handle for activating the release mechanism for opening the deck lid, said handle having an attachment for interconnection with the release mechanism; a release actuating device which is adapted for interconnection with one of said handle and the release mechanism; an occupant detection system for detecting an occupant of the compartment; a control which is operable to activate said release actuating device in response to at least one of said handle and said occupant detection system; and a housing adapted to be positioned on an interior surface of the compartment, said handle being recessed within said housing, wherein said release actuating device, said occupant detection system and said control are all positioned within said housing, said release system comprising a substantially contained release module which is connectable to the release mechanism of the compartment.