Vehicle Logo Sensor Assembly With Spring Motion Amplification

A sensor assembly is introduced as an intermediary component between the logo and the latch release mechanism. The sensor assembly includes a sensor body with a sensor input and a sensor output, where the sensor input receives movement from the logo and the sensor output triggers the latch release. This intermediary converts small logo movements into sufficient actuation signal without requiring excessive logo flexing.

The patent replaces the traditional mechanical microbutton or microswitch with a sensor-based system. Instead of using mechanical contacts that require significant movement, the sensor assembly detects logo movement and converts it into an electrical signal to trigger the latch release mechanism. This substitution reduces the required movement distance and prevents excessive logo flexing.

The sensor assembly replaces the mechanical flat button design with a sensor-based detection system. The sensor input can detect movements from various locations on the logo surface, providing versatility without requiring a long movement path. The sensor converts even minimal movements into effective actuation signals for the latch release mechanism.

The sensor assembly introduces a new dimension of detection capability by using a sensor that can detect movements in multiple directions and locations on the logo surface. This allows the system to respond to presses from any part of the logo without requiring significant movement distance, effectively converting spatial versatility into functional actuation.