Abstract: A clothes treatment apparatus directly heats a drum accommodating clothes. The clothes treatment apparatus includes: a tub; a drum, made of a metal, which accommodates clothes and is rotatably provided inside the tub; and an induction module, provided in the tub so as to have a spacing from a circumferential surface of the drum, for generating an electromagnetic field to heat the circumferential surface of the drum. The induction module includes: a coil which is formed by winding a wire such that electric current is applied thereto to generate a magnetic field; and a base housing mounted on an outer circumferential surface of the tub, wherein the base housing is provided with a coil slot for defining the shape of the coil in such a manner that the wire is mounted therein so as to have a predetermined distance between wire and wire.

Abstract: A washing machine includes: a frame, a drum receiving laundry, a washing chamber including (i) a first housing defining an opening and a space into which the drum is inserted, (ii) a barrier surrounding the opening and coupled to the first housing, and (iii) a second housing surrounding a first surface of the barrier and coupled to the first housing, a storage tank receiving carbon dioxide to be supplied to the drum, a distillation chamber separating contaminants dissolved in liquid carbon dioxide, an electronic unit, and a configuration unit. The configuration unit includes a pipe moving the carbon dioxide, a first compressor and a second compressor compressing the carbon dioxide discharged after washing is completed in the drum and moving the compressed carbon dioxide into the storage tank, and an oil separator separating oil from the carbon dioxide compressed in the first compressor and the second compressor.

Abstract: A dryer or combination washer/dryer machine has a drum (12) and a clothes drying circuit (16) recirculates a drying airflow. An inlet (20, 104) and outlet (22, 106) are connected by a conduit (24). A water vapor path (18) includes a sieve (30) and a compressor (32). The sieve (30) is positioned in the conduit (24). The sieve (30) removes water molecules from the drying airflow to reduce relative humidity in the drying airflow. The compressor (32) is coupled with the sieve to draw the water molecules through the sieve into the compressor (32). The compressor (32) heats the water in the water vapor path (18) and passes it to the drum (12). The water condenses in the drum (12) to heat the drum (12) and air within the drum (12) to dry clothes in the drum (12).

Abstract: A forming fabric tape for a machine for producing and/or processing a fiber material web, the forming fabric tape including an upper fabric layer including upper longitudinal threads and upper transversal threads woven into the upper longitudinal threads; and a lower fabric layer including lower longitudinal threads and lower transversal threads woven into the lower longitudinal threads, wherein the upper fabric layer and the lower fabric layer are arranged on top of one another so that the upper fabric layer is oriented towards the fiber material web being produced when the fabric tape is being used in the machine and the lower fabric layer is oriented away from the fiber material web being produced, wherein a first distance A1 between two directly adjacent lower longitudinal threads is greater than a second distance A2 between two directly adjacent lower longitudinal threads.

Abstract: Disclosed are woven papermaking fabrics having a textured sheet contacting surface with machine and cross-machine direction topography. The machine direction (MD) topography may be imparted by substantially MD oriented protuberances comprising a warp strand supported by a shute strand. The cross-machine direction (CD) topography may be imparted by substantially CD oriented protuberances comprising a shute strand supported by a warp strand. The CD protuberances may extend continuously in the CD and intersect the MD oriented protuberances to form discrete pockets there between. The pockets may have a variety of shapes and size depending on the MD and CD oriented protuberance. In certain instances the pockets may be rectilinear and have a pocket depth greater than 1.0 mm and a pocket angle greater than 28 degrees.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process and a system for the at least partial removal or exchange of solvent from/in a suspension comprising microfibrillated cellulose (MFC), specifically the at least partial removal of solvent from a suspension comprising microfibrillated cellulose having a comparatively high solvent (water) content to a relatively lower solvent content. Accordingly, the solids content of the microfibrillated cellulose increases during the the step of at least partial removal of solvent from a suspension comprising process, in particular from a first solids content in the range of from 0.1% weight by weight (“w/w”) to 6% w/w, preferably 1% weight by weight (“w/w”) to 5% w/w, up to a second solids content of above 5% w/w, preferably to a solids content of from above 5% w/w-50% w/w, further preferably to a solids content of from above 5% w/w-25% w/w. In a separate aspect, a solvent exchange step after the at least partial removal of a first solvent is also part of the present invention.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for manufacturing a microwavable food container include: forming a wire mesh over a mold comprising a mirror image of the microwavable food container; immersing the wire mesh in a fiber-based slurry bath; drawing a vacuum across the wire mesh to cause fiber particles to accumulate at the wire mesh surface; and removing the wire mesh including the accumulated fiber particles from the slurry bath; wherein the slurry comprises one or more of a moisture barrier, an oil barrier, and a vapor barrier.

Abstract: Articles, such as sanitary tissue products, including fibrous structures, and more particularly articles including fibrous structures having a plurality of fibrous elements wherein the article exhibits differential cellulose content throughout the thickness of the article and methods for making same are provided.

Abstract: A removable artificial turf panel system with an artificial turf panel that has a plurality of upstanding ribbons extending from a backing layer. An infill layer is interspersed between the upstanding ribbons on the backing layer. The outside of the backing layer may be provided with one of a magnet and a ferromagnetic material. The magnet/ferromagnetic material cooperates with a corresponding magnet/ferromagnetic material disposed in a channel on a layer of elastomeric material that supports the artificial turf panel. Accordingly, an artificial turf panel can be removably attached to a section of elastomeric material on an artificial turf playing surface.

Abstract: An impact-attenuating device includes a first energy-absorbing part having at least one first elongate body and at least one corresponding first energy converter to deform the first elongate body in the case of relative movement. A second energy-absorbing part has at least one second elongate body and at least one corresponding second energy converter configured to deform the second elongate body in the case of relative movement. A bumper is coupled to the first energy-absorbing part. The first and second energy-absorbing parts are positionable one behind the other. The first and second energy-absorbing part are mutually coupled such that the at least first and second elongate bodies are deformed at least partially simultaneously by respectively the at least one corresponding first energy converter and the at least one corresponding second energy converter when a vehicle crashes into the bumper.

Abstract: An excavator includes: a swing motor driven by oil from a swing pump coupled to a power take-off and driven by an engine; a first main oil passage connecting a first discharge port of the swing pump and a first suction port of the swing motor; a second main oil passage connecting a second discharge port of the swing pump and a second suction port of the swing motor; a neutral retention valve disposed in the first main oil passage and the second main oil passage and controlling passage of oil; a regenerative energy absorbing device coupled to the power take-off and absorbs regenerative energy generated by oil from the swing motor to the swing pump via a meter-out opening of the neutral retention valve; and a valve control section controlling an area of the meter-out opening based on a state of the regenerative energy absorbing device.

Abstract: A battery-operated work machine is provided which can perform a work while avoiding such a situation that the work machine cannot reach charging equipment. When the remaining capacity of a battery becomes lower than a first threshold value set in advance, a controller controls an inverter such that the revolution speed of an electric motor is kept at a target revolution speed and controls a first notification device to operate, and besides switches a traveling motor to a travel first speed side, in which the displacement volume is a large volume, irrespective of an input from a traveling mode instruction device, when the remaining capacity of the battery becomes lower than a first threshold value set in advance.

Abstract: A working machine includes a controller to perform an automatic deceleration operation to automatically decelerate from a second speed to a first speed when a value calculated based on a first traveling pressure, a second traveling pressure, a third traveling pressure, and a fourth traveling pressure becomes equal to or more than a deceleration threshold in a state where a left traveling motor and a right traveling motor are being driven at the second speed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are various embodiments relating generally to a system for lifting water from an aquifer formation by drilling a u-shaped well through the aquifer formation, which comprises a water well screen within the aquifer formation with an inner production string with a series of check valves within the aquifer formation that allow water from the aquifer to flow from the water well screen and into the production string while preventing the water from leaving the production string, and then uses air pressure to force the water through a larger check valve in the production string, so that it may be collected in a surface tank. When not extracting water from the aquifer formation, the system allows treated water to be pumped into the outer casing and back into the aquifer, thereby recharging the aquifer formation with water.

Abstract: An outlet box assembly includes a base and a connection assembly. The base defines a base through-hole. The connection assembly is configured to attach to the base through the base through-hole and includes a connector and an adapter. The connector includes a connector body. The connector body includes an inner surface that defines a passage with one or more internal threads positioned along the inner surface. The adapter includes one or more external threads configured to engage with the one or internal threads of the connector body. The adapter defines a longitudinally-extending adapter through-hole configured to receive one of a fitting or a tubing. The adapter further defines at least one longitudinal slot configured to allow the adapter to radially compress when the adapter is attached to the connector.

Abstract: A faucet mounting assembly for a faucet includes a conical nut and a receiving clip. The conical nut is coupled to a nozzle. The receiving clip is coupled to an inner surface of the faucet and is configured to receive the conical nut within. The receiving clip includes a substantially annular base, one or more tabs and a slot. The one or more tabs including fixed ends fixed to the substantially annular base and free ends opposite the fixed ends and bounded by the slot. The one or more tabs are configured to flex radially between a non-flexed position and a flexed position. The one or more tabs flex into the flexed position when the conical nut is repositioned in and out of engagement with the receiving clip and return to the non-flexed position when the conical nut is seated within the receiving clip.

Abstract: A waste collection and disposal unit including a tank, a float-switch sensing system, and a grinder pump. The tank contains a contoured and sloping floor, a front section, a back section, two side sections and a one-piece lid, which is securable onto the other sections of the tank. The floor slopes downwardly from below the float-switch sensing system to below the grinder pump at an angle of at least about 5 degrees and is contoured in a downward curved arc between the front and back sections of the tank.

Abstract: A toilet having a one piece structure, a flush valve, and a seal. The structure includes a base having a fluid channel in fluid communication with a bowl; a tank having an internal compartment; a wall disposed between the tank and the base, the wall having an opening fluidly connecting the internal compartment and the fluid channel; and a retaining structure in the internal compartment. The flush valve has a valve body including an inner wall, which is disposed in the opening and extends from a first end in fluid communication with the internal compartment to a second end in fluid communication with the fluid channel, and a locking flange extending radially outward from the inner wall, the locking flange being retained between the retaining structure and the wall in a locking position. The seal is disposed between the locking flange and one of the wall or the retaining structure.

Abstract: An air drive system for a toilet includes a compression cylinder including an air space, a fluid space, a base orifice adjoining the fluid space, and an outlet orifice adjoining the air space, and an air drive passage configured to carry pressurized air to the toilet. The flow of water increases the fluid space of the compression cylinder or increases an air pressure associated with the air space of the compression cylinder.

Abstract: A beam coupler adapted to couple two beams mounted side by side. One coupler comprises a central plate mounted to the first beam, comprising two central-plate side faces in the coupling orientation; and a longitudinal oblong hole providing a passage connecting the two side faces. The coupler also comprises a pair of side plates mounted to the second beam, each comprising an interior face to neighbor the central plate; an exterior face; and a circular side-plate hole providing a passage connecting the interior face with the exterior face. The coupler further comprises compression means applying an inward preload over the plates, comprising a body extending between the exterior faces through the circular and oblong holes. The oblong holes allow displacement of the body of the compression means therein in the longitudinal direction upon a displacement of the plates resulting from a deflection of the beams.

Abstract: A home stabilization system includes a base assembly configured to be mounted to a ground; a lateral transfer strut configured to be pivotably coupled to a manufactured home at a first transfer strut end and pivotably coupled to the base assembly at an opposite second transfer strut end; and a vertical brace configured to be pivotably coupled to a manufactured home at a first vertical brace end and pivotably coupled to the base assembly at an opposite second vertical brace end.

Abstract: A valley clip for a valley truss to deck panel connection of a roof system is disclosed. The valley clip includes a base and a tab. The base includes a plate shape. The base is adapted to fasten to one or more ribs of the deck panel. The tab includes an end connected to the base. The tab is adapted to rotate relative to the base into a vertical position for fastening to a side of a bottom chord of the valley truss.

Abstract: An office pod enclosing a soundproof workspace inside of the pod, comprising a wall structure formed of a sound absorbing element and a skin layer, wherein the skin layer has a coincidence frequency outside of a predetermined human speech frequency region.

Abstract: Structures, particularly wall and/or pillar structure, comprising a supporting portion and a covering portion for covering the supporting portion, the supporting portion being provided by solid material pieces and at least one string for jamming at least some of the solid material pieces, wherein the covering portion comprises at least one covering device and wherein the string and the covering device are attached to each other.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an acoustic ceiling panel having a first major exposed surface opposite a second major exposed surface, the acoustic ceiling panel comprising: a first layer having an upper surface opposite a lower surface, the first layer comprising: a first body comprising a first major surface opposite a second major surface and a side surface extending between the first and second major surfaces, the first body being air-permeable; and a first attenuation coating applied to the first body; a second layer having an upper surface opposite a lower surface, the second layer comprising: a second body comprising a first major surface opposite a second major surface and a side surface extending between the first and second major surfaces, the second body being air-permeable; and a second attenuation coating applied to the second body; and an adhesive present between the first and second layers.

Abstract: Concrete suction anchor including a cylindrical structure (100) that has a lateral cylindrical wall and a longitudinal axis, wherein the cylindrical structure (100) is open at a bottom end and closed at a top end, wherein the cylindrical structure (100) defines a main cavity (115; 175; 730) open at the bottom end, wherein said lateral cylindrical wall of the cylindrical structure (100) includes a plurality of internal channels housing at least one pair of sets of post-tensioning tendons (125, 130), wherein a first set of post-tensioning tendons (125) is inclined with respect to said longitudinal axis by a first angle opposite to a second angle according to which a second set of post-tensioning tendons (130) is inclined with respect to said longitudinal axis, wherein each of said first and second angles has an absolute value larger than 0° and lower than 90°.

Abstract: Some embodiments relate to asphalt shingle waste coatings in roofing shingles of roofing systems. A roofing system comprises a plurality of roofing shingles. The plurality of roofing shingles, when installed on a roof substrate, comprises exposed surfaces and unexposed surfaces. The plurality of roofing shingles comprises asphalt shingle waste coatings on or only on at least one of the unexposed surfaces. The plurality of roofing shingles comprises asphalt coatings on or only on at least one of the exposed surfaces.

Abstract: Provided are roofing membranes comprising pressure-sensitive adhesives particularly adapted for use at cold temperature, and methods for using same. In one aspect, the disclosure provides a roofing membrane comprising: a bituminous sheet having a lower bituminous surface and an upper bituminous surface; and a non-bituminous cold-temperature pressure-sensitive adhesive disposed on the lower bituminous surface, the upper bituminous surface, or both, wherein the cold-temperature pressure-sensitive adhesive has an average adhesion of at least 10 lbs/ft (146 N/m) at 2° C. as measured by a two hour T-peel test.

Abstract: A wall supporting device, for supporting a wall segment, has a base portion, above which the wall segment is locatable. The base portion is for receiving a lighting device, and has a top surface on which a portion of the lighting device is restable. The device also has an arm portion, extending from the base portion, to which the wall segment is securable. A gap is defined between the portion of the lighting device resting on the top surface and a side surface of the device.

Abstract: Described herein is a cladding fixing system for affixing a cladding structure to a load-bearing substrate of a building having an insulation material, the total cross section of thermally conductive elements of the cladding fixing system extending from the insulation abutting surface of the base plate 100% or more of the insulation material body thickness is 500 mm2 or less per square metre of insulation material when installed, a cladding system including the cladding fixing system and an insulation material body, a method of attaching a cladding structure to a load-bearing substrate of a building using the cladding fixing system and system described herein and a building with a cladding system installed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a panel for constructing a floor or wall covering. The panel comprises a substantially planar top surface, at least one core layer composed of a composite material which core layer is provided with at least one cavity, and a bottom surface. The panel further comprises at least one pair of opposite edges, said pair of opposite edges preferably comprising complementary coupling parts configured for mutual coupling of adjacent panels.

Abstract: In the field of decorative floor coverings, decorative panels are known having a MDF (Medium Density Board) or HDF (High Density Board) based core layer on top of which a decorative substrate is attached to provide the panels a desired appearance. The invention relates to a panel, in particular a decorative panel, a floor panel, a ceiling panel or a wall panel. The invention also relates to a floor covering consisting of a plurality of mutually coupled panels.

Abstract: Described herein are methods for installing field-assembled flooring systems wherein the underlayment is a hybrid design that includes a combination of structural board and cementitious product. The hybrid design is configured to reduce or eliminate the curing time requirement after pouring the cementitious product (e.g., gypsum concrete). The field-assembled flooring systems can reduce or eliminate the chances of the onset of mold due to high moisture levels by removing the cementitious product from the prone areas and replacing it with structural boards. The structural boards (e.g., cellulose fiberboards) can be installed in non-critical areas such as underneath cabinets, around the perimeter of the floor, under bathtubs, in non-walk-in closets, anywhere drywall reaches the floor, or the like.

Abstract: Implementations of the of the present stripping corner may include a first forward surface, a second forward surface, hingedly connected to the first forward surface, a first rearward surface, hingedly connected to the first forward surface, a second rearward surface hingedly connected to the second forward surface, and an extender coupling the first rearward surface to the second rearward surface. The extender may be configured to receive an input torque about a first axis and may be configured to provide an output force along a second axis. The first axis may be substantially perpendicular to the second axis.

Abstract: A method for assembling at least one slab table for at least partial formworking of a concrete slab, which has a carrier skeleton, at least one formwork element, and at least one support.

Abstract: The invention related to a concrete-pump boom-arm segment having an upper chord (33), a lower chord (34) and two lateral parts (35, 36) which connect the upper chord (33) and the lower chord (34). The boom-arm segment comprises a longitudinal connection (44) between two subregions (41, 42) of the boom-arm segment which adjoin one another in the longitudinal direction, wherein the longitudinal connection (44) extends over a chord portion (56, 66) and over a lateral part portion (53, 63). The lateral part portion (53, 63) is bent over with respect to the chord portion (56, 66) in the first subregion (41) and in the second subregion (42). The material thickness of the chord portion (56) is greater in the first subregion (41) than the material thickness of the chord portion (66) in the second subregion (42). The invention additionally relates to a method for producing such a boom-arm segment.

Abstract: A tent is formed from a tarpaulin and support rods that form an external support structure. The support rods are radially connected to a top-middle connecting piece in the center of the top of the tent to form a tent ceiling. The tent ceiling is supported and maintains its shape by elastically reverse positioning of at least three support rods. The tarpaulin has a breach formed in the center. The top-middle connecting piece is connected with the tarpaulin on the top surface of the tent through a first connecting sheet. The first connecting sheet encloses the top-middle connecting piece and the breach at the center of the top of the tent to form a folding reserved space. The folding reserved space makes up the difference between the length of the support rods and the length of the fabric of the tent ceiling.

Abstract: The innovation relates to a pool covering system that is usable as a flooring surface. The pool covering system includes brackets and support beams spanning the pool opening. The beams provide structural support to cross members and flooring placed on top of the beams. The pool covering system does not require significant drainage of the pool and does not damage the pool structure during installation and use.

Abstract: A pool cleaner for cleaning a pool, the pool cleaner may include a filtering element for filtering fluid; at least one sensor for sensing an actual yaw of the pool cleaner and an actual orientation of the pool cleaner; at least one steering element that is configured to move the pool cleaner along a cleaning path, during a cleaning process of segments of multiple sidewalls of the pool; wherein the cleaning path mostly includes substantially horizontal cleaning path segments that have a cleaning path segment yaw that is a substantially horizontal yaw; wherein the certain region is fully submerged; and a controller that is configured to control the at least one steering element, based on the actual yaw of the pool cleaner.

Abstract: A segmented/modular cooling tower fan cylinder having basic segments, a motor segment and an access segment, assembled to form an hourglass shaped cooling tower fan cylinder to protect fan blades, reduce sound and vibration, and enhance performance. The segments are preferably molded fiberglass composite structures having integrally molded vertical and horizontal ribs and a horizontal rib stiffener which connects horizontal ribs of adjacent segments. A top ring stiffener is provided at the junction of each two adjacent segments in the top ring flange. Lifter bars may be provided inside a central vertical rib of the segment to secure cables or straps to hoist an assembled fan cylinder into its final location or to secure a safety harness for workers servicing equipment in the interior space defined by the fan cylinder.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Door locking device (1) comprising a containment casing (I), having a window (34), a slider (5), comprising a locking portion (51), intended to engage with a door (91) of an appliance (9), wherein said slider (5) is contained in said containment casing (I) and wherein said slider (5) is capable of assuming a retracted position, in which said locking portion (51) is at least partially contained in said containment envelope (I), and an extracted position in which said locking portion (51) is at least partially extracted from said containment envelope (I), moving through said window (34), and a moving and controlling system (6, 7) of said slider (5), configured for allowing the passage of said slider (5) from said retracted position to said extracted position and vice-versa, characterized in that said containment casing (I) comprises a base (2), a containment intermediate element (3), couplable with said base (2), and a top lid (4), couplable with said containment intermediate

Abstract: A deadbolt covering device includes a first cup that is positionable over a deadbolt of a door to inhibit condensation from collecting within the deadbolt and subsequently rendering the deadbolt inoperable due to freezing. A first cover is movably attached to the first cup to enclose the deadbolt or expose the deadbolt. A second cup is positionable over a doorknob of the door to inhibit condensation from collecting within the doorknob and subsequently rendering the doorknob inoperable due to freezing. A second cover is movably attached to the second cup to enclose the doorknob or expose the doorknob. A member is coupled between the first cup and the second cup such that the first cup and the second cup are spaced apart from each other.

Abstract: A lock including a set of tumblers preserving their position after contact with a key to permit blocking of the keyhole during the opening process.

Abstract: An automated gate for robotic mowers may include at least one door that may be sized to receive a robotic mower, and it can be installed in any fence to enable the mower to move between the yards on its own. The at least one door of an automated gate may provide optional capability to lock when not used by the mower and unlock automatically when the mower gets close. By default, the at least one door may remain unlocked, yet closed, thereby providing a cost-effective solution for customers who do not have to worry about pets. An add-on module may be provided that may add a locking mechanism and triggering mechanism, thereby providing end users with the ability to lock the automated gate completely.

Abstract: A mechanical key includes a key pattern recessed in the mechanical key in a thickness direction and key segments separable in the thickness direction. At least one of the key segments includes a key pattern slit. The key pattern slit extends through the at least one of the key segments in the thickness direction and is shaped in conformance with the key pattern.

Abstract: The invention of the present disclosure may be a pressure sensitive locking mechanism comprising a body comprising a flex portion and an anchor portion. The locking mechanism may further comprise a tab disposed on a guard, where the tab may be orthogonal to the guard. In an embodiment, locking mechanism is configurable in a locked state and an unlocked state, where the tab may be configured to receive a pressure, where application of the pressure may be configured to convert the lock from the locked state to the unlocked state, and withdrawal of the pressure may be configured to convert the lock from the unlocked state to the locked state. The locking mechanism may be integrated with a slidable container, enabling reversible locking.

Abstract: A slide latching system for latching a sliding door panel to a door frame includes a jamb strike, a latch assembly, and a handle set. The jamb strike is connected to the door frame. The latch assembly is connected to the sliding door panel, and has a latch member having a latch hook portion configured to engage the jamb strike. The latch hook portion is movable between a latched position and an unlatched position. The handle set is mounted to the sliding door panel. The handle set is drivably coupled to the latch assembly. The handle set is configured to facilitate both of a moving of the latch hook portion of the latch assembly to the unlatched position and a sliding of the sliding door panel in a first direction in a continuous motion applied to the handle set by a user.

Abstract: A latch assembly for a hood of a vehicle including a first plate including an elongated slot extending in a horizontal direction (H), a second plate, a first member being mechanically connected to the second plate, the first member extending in a vertical direction (V) through the elongated slot, slidably connecting the first plate to the second plate, at least one deformable element, in a retracted position of the latch assembly, securing the first plate to the second plate in the horizontal direction (H), and the at least one deformable element being arranged to deform upon impact in the horizontal direction (H) allowing the first plate to slide relative to the second plate in the horizontal direction (H) to an extended position. The present disclosure further relates to a hood elevation system for a vehicle and a method for manufacturing a latch assembly for a hood of a vehicle.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a vehicle door handle assembly (10) comprising: a rotatable flap (20), said flap (20) extending along and configured to rotate about a rotation axis (Y), a mechanical actuation switch (28) generating an electrical signal to be sent to a vehicle door controller to release the vehicle door, rotation of the rotatable flap (20) causing the activation of said mechanical actuation switch (28), and a locking mechanism generating an electrical signal to be sent to a vehicle door controller to lock the vehicle door comprising a lock switch button, The handle assembly (10) comprises an elongated base plate (14) made of one piece extending along the rotation axis (Y) of the flap (20). The flap (20) is hinged on the base plate (14). The base plate (14) encases the mechanical actuation switch (28) and the lock switch button (48). The mechanical actuation switch (28) and the lock switch button (48) are disposed on either side of the flap (20).

Abstract: A back door assembly includes a door; a pair of hinges that rotatably couple the door to a frame of the vehicle, the pair of hinges define an axis of rotation about which the door is rotatable; and a pair of latching mechanisms configured to secure the door to the frame, the pair of latching mechanisms are spaced apart from the pair of hinges in a vehicle vertical direction when the door is in a closed position, the pair of latching mechanisms are aligned with the pair of hinges in the vehicle vertical direction when the door is in the closed position such that an axis extending through the pair of latching mechanisms is substantially parallel to the axis of rotation of the pair of hinges.