Patent ID: 8641122

Claim:
A decklid assembly for a vehicle, the decklid assembly comprising: a first panel; a second panel spaced apart from the first panel to define a void therebetween; and a deployable handle assembly extending into the void so that at least a portion of the deployable handle assembly is disposed between the first panel and the second panel, the deployable handle assembly including: a mounting element defining a cavity therein and configured for attaching to at least one of the first panel and the second panel, wherein the mounting element extends into the void and abuts the first panel and the second panel; and a handle pivotably attached to the mounting element and transitionable between a stowed position wherein the handle covers the cavity, and a deployed position wherein the handle does not cover the cavity; wherein the handle has a first surface and a second surface spaced opposite the first surface and includes: a bumper disposed on the first surface; and a protrusion extending from the second surface and configured for abutting the mounting element when the handle is disposed in the stowed position.