DE102015011468A1 - Locking device for a vehicle door and a vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a locking device (1) for a vehicle door (2) having at least one door lock (3) for locking the vehicle door (2), at least one mechanically actuable door handle (5) for actuating the door lock (3) and at least one between the door handle (5) and the door lock (3) arranged connection unit (4). According to the invention, the connection unit (4) comprises at least one motor (M) electrically coupled to the door handle (5) and the door lock (3), the motor (M) being used for electrically actuating the door lock (3) during manual operation of the door handle (5 ) is trained. The invention further relates to a vehicle comprising such a closure device (1).

Description

The invention relates to a closing device for a vehicle door according to the preamble of claim 1.

The invention further relates to a vehicle comprising such a closing device.

From the DE 10 2007 045 227 A1 is a door lock for a motor vehicle, in which between a control lever and a release lever, a clutch lever to a power transmission produces a positive connection known. The force can be transmitted from a latching edge of the clutch lever to a latching edge of the release lever, wherein the clutch lever is adjustable by means of a locking lever and the trigger lever is actuated by means of a door handle. The release lever is designed here with several locking edges.

The invention is based on the object to provide a comparison with the prior art improved locking device and an improved vehicle, comprising such a closure device.

With regard to the locking device, the object is achieved by the features specified in claim 1 and in terms of the vehicle by the features specified in claim 9.

Advantageous embodiments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims.

The closing device for a vehicle door comprises at least one door lock for locking the vehicle door, at least one mechanically operable door handle for actuating the door lock and at least one connecting unit arranged between the door handle and the door lock.

According to the invention, the connection unit comprises at least one motor electrically coupled to the door handle and the door lock, wherein the motor is designed for the electrical actuation of the door lock during a manual actuation of the door handle.

Thus, a simple and energy-saving operation of the door handle for unlocking the vehicle door is compared to conventionally known locking devices allows.

The manual operation of a vehicle user is at least supported or completely taken over with the help of the engine. Thus, in particular a laborious pulling the door handle to unlock the door lock can be avoided.

For example, the unlocking of the vehicle door for the vehicle user with heavy luggage, for children and vehicle users of higher age is easier to operate.

Also, the door handle is protected in the non-use position from environmental influences.

Furthermore, by means of the closing device, an optical and haptic value of the door handle by avoiding increased wear of the door handle can be obtained. Thus, for example, repair costs are saved and associated assembly and disassembly costs are reduced.

In one possible embodiment of the closing device, the door handle is flush-mounted in a non-use position in the vehicle door and can be extended into a position of use. As a result, the door handle is protected against external influences, so that the visual and haptic value of the door handle is maintained. Also, by the sinking of the door handle against an outwardly projecting door handle a risk of damage to the door handle is reduced. Furthermore, air resistance of the vehicle is reduced.

In a further embodiment of the closing device is by means of the motor, the door handle in the non-use position flush mounted in the vehicle door and retractable for the realization of the use position from the non-use position.

Due to a use of the same motor for actuating the door lock and for retracting and extending the door handle further assembly costs and associated assembly costs can be saved. No additional motors and electrical or electronic components are required. A possible embodiment of the closure device provides that the connection unit comprises at least one mechanical connection element which mechanically couples the door lock and the door handle together. If the vehicle user prefers manual operation of the door handle and manual unlocking of the door lock, this is possible by means of the mechanical connecting element. Also, in case of failure of the engine, an opening function of the vehicle door is ensured.

A further embodiment of the locking device provides that the connecting element is coupled by means of a coupling element with the motor and actuated by means of the motor. The vehicle user can thus perform a usual actuation movement on the door handle and simultaneously learn a simplified unlocking the door lock by means of the motor.

In one possible embodiment of the closing device, the door handle for motorized and mechanical unlocking can be extended into respectively different positions of use. For this purpose, for example, a control unit and / or storage unit may be provided which is coupled to the door handle or is, is extended by means of signals of the control unit and / or storage unit, the door handle in a preferred and stored by the vehicle user use position. The use position is in particular designed such that the vehicle user can easily access the door handle.

In conjunction with a keyless entry system, when the vehicle user approaches the vehicle, the door handle can be automatically extended to the preferred position of use so that the vehicle user can quickly actuate the door handle.

In a further embodiment of the closing device, the movement of the door handle between the non-use position and use position takes place as a function of an opening intention detected by a detection unit and / or a detected closing intention of a vehicle user. In particular, a time-saving unlocking or locking the vehicle door by means of this configuration is possible. If, for example, an approach of the vehicle user can be detected, the engine extends the door handle, so that the door handle can be actuated on arrival by the vehicle user without further delay.

Upon leaving the vehicle, the detection unit detects this movement and sinks the door handle in the vehicle door. The vehicle user does not have to wait for an execution of the movement of the door handle. This embodiment is also useful in conjunction with the keyless go function or other automatic system whereby a vehicle can be unlocked and locked without actively using a vehicle key.

In one possible embodiment of the closing device, the door handle can be extended in response to an actuation of at least one switch unit. The switch unit can be arranged or formed on the door handle or on any position, for example on the vehicle door. The switch unit is designed, for example, as an actuating button on the vehicle or as an actuating button of a vehicle remote control. A preferred and usual for the vehicle user manual operation of the vehicle remote control is thus possible.

The invention further relates to a vehicle comprising such a closing device.

Embodiments of the invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to a drawing.

Showing:

1 schematically a locking device for a vehicle door.

The only 1 shows a locking device 1 for a vehicle door 2 a vehicle not shown in detail.

The locking device 1 includes a door lock 3 for locking the vehicle door 2 ,

The door lock 3 is for example by means of a connection unit 4 with a mechanically operated door handle 5 connected. The door handle 5 is for actuating the door lock 3 educated.

The connection unit 4 includes one with the door handle 5 and the door lock 3 electrically coupled motor M. The motor M is for the electrical operation of the door lock 3 in a manual operation of the door handle 5 educated.

For a short and easy operation of the door handle 5 the motor M is the unlocking of the door lock 3 activated. Under the short and easy operation of the door handle 5 For example, an operation of a not shown on the door handle 5 arranged actuating element, in particular a switch to understand. Alternatively or additionally, the operation takes place by means of a vehicle remote control not shown in detail or a vehicle key.

For example, the operation of the door handle generates 5 an electrical signal, which by means of a between the door handle 5 and the motor M connected control unit 6 a control and / or activation of the motor M causes. After activation of the motor M is the door lock 3 unlocked.

The door handle 5 is for motor and mechanical unlocking in each different positions G1 to G4 extendable. Here is the door handle 5 for example, in a linear movement extendable and / or is at least pivotable about an axis on the vehicle door 2 arranged and / or trained.

A number of positions may vary depending on the embodiment.

The door handle 5 , which is also known as a handle, is in a non-use position G1 and rest position flush in the vehicle door 2 sunk. The door handle 5 is protected against external influences, so that, for example, an optical and haptic value of the door handle 5 preserved.

In a use position G2 and operating position is the door handle 5 by a predetermined distance to the vehicle door 2 extended and manually operated. The extension and retraction of the door handle 5 For example, by a not shown in the closing device 1 arranged drive mechanism.

Alternatively or additionally, by means of the motor M, the door handle 5 in the non-use position G1 flush in the vehicle door 2 retractable and for generating the use position G2 from the non-use position G1 from this extendable.

In a conventional manner is on the door handle 5 mechanically via a hand of the vehicle user a corresponding stroke for unlocking the door lock 3 introduced.

Due to the coupling of the door handle 5 with the motor M a light and short hand movement is sufficient, so that the motor M for the electrical operation of the door lock 3 is activated and the door lock 3 unlocked. A change of the use position G2 in an electrical operating position G3, ie an increase of the predetermined distance of the door handle 5 to the vehicle door 2 from the position of use G2 in the electrical operating position G3, causes the activation of the motor M.

In particular, under the light and short hand movement, a tapping, a pulling, a pivoting and / or a displacement of the door handle 5 to understand in the direction of a longitudinal axis or vertical axis of the vehicle. A movement of the door handle 5 of a few millimeters, for example, by means of a Kurzhubschalters detectable.

In one possible embodiment, the connection unit comprises 4 a mechanical connecting element 7 which is the door lock 3 and the door handle 5 mechanically coupled with each other.

If the vehicle user a manual and familiar operation of the door handle 5 and a manual unlocking of the door lock 3 this is preferred by means of the mechanical connecting element 7 possible. The connecting element 7 For example, is designed as a cable, in particular as a Bowden cable.

For mechanical operation is the door handle 5 can be pulled and / or swiveled into a manual actuation position G4. A corresponding stroke for triggering the door lock 3 takes place on the basis of the clearly detected mechanical actuation of the door handle 5 ie the vehicle user pulls and / or swings the door handle 5 by a predetermined distance and / or angle beyond the electrical actuating position G3 addition. The control unit 6 is not active due to this extended hand movement, the motor M for the electric unlocking of the door lock 3 remains deactivated.

Alternatively, the connecting element 7 by means of a coupling element 8th coupled to the motor M and actuated by the motor M.

By means of a detection unit 9 an opening request or an intention to open the vehicle user can be detected, wherein a switching signal can be triggered and the motor M drives. The coupling element 8th transmits a movement generated by the motor M on the mechanical connecting element 7 which is the door lock 3 unlocked. The movement of the door handle 5 takes place between the non-use position G1 and the use position G2 as a function of one of the detection unit 9 detected opening intention and / or a detected intention to close the vehicle user.

The registration unit 9 For example, it is designed as a camera and / or as a number of sensors and arranged and / or formed on the vehicle. Alternatively or additionally, the detection unit 9 on the door handle 5 arranged.

This is for example the control unit 6 as a control and storage unit formed with the door handle 5 and / or with the detection unit 9 is coupled. After detection of a stored movement, in particular hand movement, and / or an approach of the vehicle user to the vehicle, the control and storage unit controls the motor M. The engine M drives the door handle 5 in the use position G1 and / or unlocks the door lock 3 depending on an executed movement. Thus, the vehicle user without further delays the door handle 5 Press and the vehicle door 2 to open.

In conjunction with a so-called keyless go function, ie a keyless entry system, the door handle is approaching the vehicle user 5 automatically extendable into the use position G1, so that the vehicle user the door handle 5 can press quickly.

When leaving the vehicle without operating the door handle 5 captures the capture unit 9 this movement and sink the door handle 5 again in the vehicle door 2 , The vehicle user does not have to perform any movement of the door handle 5 waiting. The sinking is also after getting into the vehicle or after closing the vehicle door 2 without the vehicle user getting into the vehicle.

In one possible embodiment, the door handle 5 in response to an operation of a switch unit not shown in detail extendable and retractable. The switch unit is designed, for example, as an actuation button on the vehicle or as an actuation button on a vehicle remote control, which is part of an electronic key, for example. A preferred and usual for the vehicle user manual operation of the vehicle remote control to unlock the door lock 3 is thus possible.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

closing device

2

vehicle door

3

Locks

4

connecting unit

5

door handle

6

control unit

7

connecting element

8th

Einkopplungselement

9

acquisition unit

M

engine

G1

Non-use position

G2

use position

G3

electrical operating position

G4

manual actuation position

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Cited patent literature

• DE 102007045227 A1 [0003]

Claims (9)

Closing device ( 1 ) for a vehicle door ( 2 ) with - at least one door lock ( 3 ) for locking the vehicle door ( 2 ), - at least one mechanically actuated door handle ( 5 ) for actuating the door lock ( 3 ) and - at least one between the door handle ( 5 ) and the door lock ( 3 ) connection unit ( 4 ), characterized in that - the connection unit ( 4 ) at least one with the door handle ( 5 ) and the door lock ( 3 ) electrically coupled motor (M), - wherein the motor (M) for the electrical actuation of the door lock ( 3 ) with a manual operation of the door handle ( 5 ) is trained. Closing device ( 1 ) according to claim 1, characterized in that the door handle ( 5 ) in a non-use position (G1) flush in the vehicle door ( 2 ) arranged sunk and in a position of use (G2) is extendable. Closing device ( 1 ) according to claim 2, characterized in that by means of the motor (M) of the door handle ( 5 ) in the non-use position (G1) flush in the vehicle door ( 2 ) retractable and in the position of use (G2) is extendable. Closing device ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connection unit ( 4 ) at least one mechanical connecting element ( 7 ) comprising the door lock ( 3 ) and the door handle ( 5 ) mechanically coupled with each other. Closing device ( 1 ) according to claim 4, characterized in that the connecting element ( 7 ) by means of a coupling element ( 8th ) is coupled to the motor and by means of the motor (M) can be actuated. Closing device ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the door handle ( 5 ) for motor and mechanical unlocking in each of different positions (G1 to G4) is extendable. Closing device ( 1 ) according to one of claims 2 to 6, characterized in that the movement of the door handle ( 5 ) between the non-use position (G1) and the use position (G2) as a function of one of a registration unit ( 9 ) detected opening intention and / or a detected intention to close a vehicle user takes place. Closing device ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the door handle ( 5 ) is extendable in response to actuation of at least one switch unit. Vehicle comprising a locking device ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims.

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