Certain embodiments provide a roof hatch system that includes a hatch housing, a hatch, a hatch latch, a hatch opening mechanism, and an interior hatch bar. The hatch is pivotably coupled to the hatch housing by at least one hinge. The hatch latch is operable to detachably secure the hatch to the hatch housing. The hatch opening mechanism is operable to release the hatch latch. The interior hatch bar is coupled to the hatch opening mechanism and is operable to activate the hatch opening mechanism in response to a received force toward the hatch to pivot the hatch from a closed position to an open position. In various embodiments, the interior hatch bar is illuminated. In certain embodiments, the roof hatch system includes a collapsible ladder system integrated with and/or coupled to the hatch housing. In a representative embodiment, the roof hatch system includes an escape assist handle system.
ROOF HATCH SYSTEM
2015-07-02
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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