EP0508580B1 - Modul für Schloss der Türe eines Autos - Google Patents

Modul für Schloss der Türe eines Autos Download PDF

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EP0508580B1
EP0508580B1 EP19920301708 EP92301708A EP0508580B1 EP 0508580 B1 EP0508580 B1 EP 0508580B1 EP 19920301708 EP19920301708 EP 19920301708 EP 92301708 A EP92301708 A EP 92301708A EP 0508580 B1 EP0508580 B1 EP 0508580B1
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support plate
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William D. Isaacs
John Leech
Peter Prosser
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Ford France SA
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B81/00—Power-actuated vehicle locks
    • E05B81/02—Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the type of actuators used
    • E05B81/04—Electrical
    • E05B81/06—Electrical using rotary motors
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B81/00—Power-actuated vehicle locks
    • E05B81/54—Electrical circuits
    • E05B81/64—Monitoring or sensing, e.g. by using switches or sensors
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B81/00—Power-actuated vehicle locks
    • E05B81/54—Electrical circuits
    • E05B81/64—Monitoring or sensing, e.g. by using switches or sensors
    • E05B81/76—Detection of handle operation; Detection of a user approaching a handle; Electrical switching actions performed by door handles
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B17/00—Accessories in connection with locks
    • E05B17/10—Illuminating devices on or for locks or keys; Transparent or translucent lock parts; Indicator lights
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B63/00—Locks or fastenings with special structural characteristics
    • E05B63/0056—Locks with adjustable or exchangeable lock parts
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B77/00—Vehicle locks characterised by special functions or purposes
    • E05B77/22—Functions related to actuation of locks from the passenger compartment of the vehicle
    • E05B77/24—Functions related to actuation of locks from the passenger compartment of the vehicle preventing use of an inner door handle, sill button, lock knob or the like
    • E05B77/28—Functions related to actuation of locks from the passenger compartment of the vehicle preventing use of an inner door handle, sill button, lock knob or the like for anti-theft purposes, e.g. double-locking or super-locking
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B79/00—Mounting or connecting vehicle locks or parts thereof
    • E05B79/02—Mounting of vehicle locks or parts thereof
    • E05B79/06—Mounting of handles, e.g. to the wing or to the lock
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B83/00—Vehicle locks specially adapted for particular types of wing or vehicle
    • E05B83/36—Locks for passenger or like doors

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  • the present invention relates to a latch module for a vehicle door.
  • US-A-4,052,094 discloses an integral exterior door handle/latch assembly for a vehicle door. This assembly however requires that the door handle is fitted at the edge of the door panel.
  • EP-A-0,400,505 discloses an exterior door handle/latch mechanism preassembly in which the door handle and latch mechanism are preassembled on an "L" shaped bracket. The use of an "L" shaped bracket in this manner allows the door handle to be spaced away from the edge of the door.
  • the door handle is located rigidly with respect to the latch mechanism.
  • the position of the aperture in the door panel for the door handle and the position of the aperture in the side panel of the door for the latch mechanism must be controlled to very close tolerances.
  • the present invention provides an improved latch module in which the exterior door handle and latch mechanism are preassembled.
  • a latch module for a vehicle door comprises a door latch mechanism, an exterior door handle assembly and a cylinder lock preassembled in appropriate relationship on a support plate, characterised in that the support plate on which the latch mechanism and the handle assembly are mounted is flexible and the handle assembly and/or the latch mechanism is attached to the support plate by flexible connecting means so as to permit relative movement therebetween to accommodate tolerance variations when locating the latch mechanism, exterior door handle assembly and cylinder lock with respect to the door.
  • the door latch mechanism, the exterior door handle assembly and the cylinder lock may be pre-assembled with mechanical linkages between the latch mechanism and the door handle and cylinder lock and the system may be tested before being fitted to a vehicle.
  • the relative movement permitted between the latch mechanism and handle assembly will accommodate tolerance variations in doors built to normal standards.
  • ancillary electrical equipment for example, central locking motor, double locking motor, alarm switch, illumination entry switch, infra red sensor for remote control, door ajar indicator switch and key cylinder illumination bulb assembly may be pre-assembled with the door latch mechanism, exterior door handle assembly and cylinder lock, on the support plate, the associated wiring harness being carried by the support plate.
  • the associated electrical circuits may also be pre-tested before the module is fitted to the vehicle.
  • the interior door handle is connected to the door latch mechanism in known manner by means of a single flexible cable.
  • the latch module illustrated comprises an exterior door handle 10 which is pivotally mounted on a handle housing 11, the handle housing 11 being adapted to be secured to the vehicle door in suitable manner.
  • the handle housing 11 also includes a lock cylinder housing 12.
  • the lock cylinder (not shown) is a snap fit within lock cylinder housing 12, so that a lock cylinder with appropriate combination may be fitted on line for a particular vehicle.
  • a flexible plastic plate 15 is attached to the handle housing 11 by a pair of rubber plugs 16 which engage in keyhole apertures 17 in the plate 15 and the housing 11.
  • a latch mechanism 20 is secured to the plate 15 in suitable manner, such that when the handle housing 11 is secured to the door in its appropriate location, the latch mechanism 20 will be located in its appropriate location and may be secured to the edge of the door remote from the hinge.
  • the flexibility of the plate 15 will accommodate any tolerance variations in the lateral positioning of the latch mechanism 20, while the resilience of the rubber plugs 16 will accommodate tolerance variations in the spacing and orientation of the locations of the door to which the handle housing 11 and latch mechanism 20 are secured.
  • the door handle 10 is connected to a latch release lever 21 on the latch mechanism 20, by means of a rod 22, the rod 22 being secured at one end to the handle 10 and at the other end to the lever 21 in conventional manner, for example by means of suitable clips (not shown).
  • the lock cylinder housing 12 has a lever 23 which is engaged by the lock cylinder when inserted in the housing 12 and moves when the lock cylinder is rotated by means of a key.
  • the lever 23 is connected by rod 24 to a locking lever 25 of the latch mechanism 20.
  • the rod 24 may again be secured to the lever 23 and to the locking lever 25 by suitable clip means.
  • An interior door handle (not shown) is connected, in known manner, to the latch mechanism 20 via push/pull cable 26, so that the interior door handle may actuate the latch release lever 21.
  • a central locking motor/double locking motor 30 is formed integrally of the latch mechanism 20, for electronic locking or unlocking of the latch mechanism.
  • a door lock control switch 35 clips onto the lock cylinder housing 12 and is located radially thereof by projection 36.
  • a cam formation on lever 23 which will rotate with lever 23 as the lock cylinder is turned by means of a key, engages follower means on the door lock control switch 35 to control the switch 35.
  • An aperture 40 is provided in the handle housing 11 adjacent lock cylinder housing 12, a bulb assembly 41 being located with respect to the handle housing 11 adjacent aperture 40 to provide illumination for the door lock.
  • a second aperture 45 is provided through the handle housing 11 on the side of the handle 10 remote from lock cylinder housing 12.
  • An infra-red receiver 46 is clipped to the handle housing 11 adjacent aperture 45 for remote infra-red door locking and alarm setting.
  • Switch means 50 may also be located with respect to the handle housing 11 to sense movement of the door handle 10 to control the courtesy lights of the vehicle.
  • Switch 55 is assocated with the latch mechanism 20, to provide an indication when the door is ajar.
  • the wiring to the motor 30, switches 35, 50 and 55, infra-red receiver 46, and a bulb assembly 41 may be secured to plate 15, for example by means of clips, suitable connection means being provided on the plate 15 by which the various circuits may be connected to the main loom of the vehicle.
  • the module described above provides a self contained subassembly which may be assembled and tested prior to fitting to the vehicle.
  • the handle assembly 11 and latch mechanism 20 are secured to the vehicle door in their appropriate locations, and the interior door handle (not shown) may be secured with respect to the interior door trim panel prior to it being fitted.
  • An external trim bezel will then be fitted around the door handle 10 and secured internally of the door by suitable means.
  • the various electronic components included in the latch module are given by way of example only and any combination of these components and/or additional components may be used. Where various components are not used, the components of the module may be adapted accordingly or a component of common design, for example the handle housing 11 may be used, the exterior trim bezel being adapted, for example to blank the aperture 45 if an infra-red receiver is not to be incorporated.
  • the exterior door handle assembly (10,11) is mounted to the support plate (15) in a manner which will permit relative movement of the handle assembly (10,11) with respect to the support plate (15), it will be appreciated that the latch mechanism (20) may alternatively or additionally be mounted with respect to the support plate (15) in similar manner.

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  1. Ein Schnappschloßmodul für eine Fahrzeugtür, umfassend einen Türschnappschloßmechanismus (20), eine äußere Türgriffmontage (10, 11) und ein Zylinderschloß (12), in einer geeigneten Beziehung auf einer Trageplatte (15) vormontiert, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Trageplatte (15), auf der der Schnappschloßmechanismus (20) und die Griffmontage (10, 11) montiert sind, flexibel ist und die Griffmontage (10, 11) und/oder der Schnappschloßmechanismus (20) an der Trageplatte (15) durch eine flexible Verbindungsvorrichtung (16, 17) befestigt ist, um so eine relative Bewegung dazwischen zu erlauben, um sich Toleranzvariationen anzupassen, wenn der Schnappschloßmechanismus (20), die äußere Türgriffmontage (10, 11) und das Zylinderschloß (12) bezüglich der Tür untergebracht werden.
  2. Ein Schnappschloßmodul nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Griffmontage (10, 11) ein Griffgehäuse (11) umfaßt, an dem ein Griff (10) gelenkig befestigt ist, dieses Griffgehäuse (11) angepaßt ist, an der Fahrzeugtür befestigt zu werden, dabei ist die Trageplatte (15) an dem Griffgehäuse (11) mit einer flexiblen Verbindungsvorrichtung (16, 17) befestigt.
  3. Ein Schnappschloßmodul nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Trageplatte (15) mit dem Griffgehäuse (11) mit Hilfe von Kautschukbolzen (16) befestigt ist.
  4. Ein Schnappschloßmodul nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Kautschukbolzen (16) in Schlüssellochöffnungen (17) im Griffgehäuse (11) oder im Schnappschloßmechanismus (20) und/oder in die Trageplatte (15) eingreifen, um das Griffgehäuse (11) und/oder den Schnappschloßmechanismus (20) mit der Trageplatte (15) zu verbinden.
  5. Ein Schnappschloßmodul nach irgendeinem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Schloßzylinder (12) bezüglich des Griffgehäuses (11) untergebracht ist.
  6. Ein Schnappschloßmodul nach irgendeinem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Schnappschloßmontage (20) mit einem inneren Türgriff mit Hilfe eines flexiblen Kabels (26) verbunden ist.
  7. Ein Schnappschloßmodul nach irgendeinem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die elektrischen Nebenausrüstungsgeräte, verbunden mit der Türschnappschloßmontage (20), der äußeren Türgriffmontage (10, 11) oder dem Zylinderschloß (12), mit dem Türschnappschloßmechanismus (20), der äußeren Türgriffmontage (10, 11) und dem Zylinderschloß (12) auf der Trageplatte (15) vormontiert sind.
  8. Ein Schnappschloßmodul nach Anspruch 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß ein Zentralverriegelungsmotor (30), ein Doppelverriegelungsmotor (30), ein Beleuchtungsschalter (50), ein Infrarotsensor zur Fernbedienung (46), ein Anzeigeschalter für eine angelehnte Tür (55), eine Schloßzylinder-Beleuchtungsvorrichtung (41) oder jede Kombination davon mit dem Schnappschloßmechanismus (20), der äußeren Türgriffmontage (10, 11) und dem Zylinderschloß (12) auf der Trageplatte (15) vormontiert sind.
  9. Ein Schnappschloßmodul nach Anspruch 7 oder 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß eine Verkabelung von den elektrischen Nebenausrüstungsgeräten an der Trageplatte (15) befestigt ist.
  10. Ein Schnappschloßmodul nach irgendeinem der Ansprüche 7 bis 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß eine Verbindungsvorrichtung auf der Trageplatte (15) zur Verbindung der elektrischen Nebenausrüstungsgeräte mit dem Fahrzeugkabelbaum bereitgestellt ist.
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