EP2230366A2 - Handle for vehicles - Google Patents

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EP2230366A2
EP2230366A2 EP10152090A EP10152090A EP2230366A2 EP 2230366 A2 EP2230366 A2 EP 2230366A2 EP 10152090 A EP10152090 A EP 10152090A EP 10152090 A EP10152090 A EP 10152090A EP 2230366 A2 EP2230366 A2 EP 2230366A2
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Josep Jové Albós
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H9/00—Details of switching devices, not covered by groups H01H1/00 - H01H7/00
    • H01H9/02—Bases, casings, or covers
    • H01H9/04—Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof casings
    • 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
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H3/00—Mechanisms for operating contacts
    • H01H3/02—Operating parts, i.e. for operating driving mechanism by a mechanical force external to the switch
    • H01H3/16—Operating parts, i.e. for operating driving mechanism by a mechanical force external to the switch adapted for actuation at a limit or other predetermined position in the path of a body, the relative movement of switch and body being primarily for a purpose other than the actuation of the switch, e.g. for a door switch, a limit switch, a floor-levelling switch of a lift
    • H01H3/161—Operating parts, i.e. for operating driving mechanism by a mechanical force external to the switch adapted for actuation at a limit or other predetermined position in the path of a body, the relative movement of switch and body being primarily for a purpose other than the actuation of the switch, e.g. for a door switch, a limit switch, a floor-levelling switch of a lift for actuation by moving a closing member, e.g. door, cover or lid
    • H01H3/163—Operating parts, i.e. for operating driving mechanism by a mechanical force external to the switch adapted for actuation at a limit or other predetermined position in the path of a body, the relative movement of switch and body being primarily for a purpose other than the actuation of the switch, e.g. for a door switch, a limit switch, a floor-levelling switch of a lift for actuation by moving a closing member, e.g. door, cover or lid associated with locking or manipulating means of the closing member

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  • Handle for vehicle of the type comprising a housing with electrical and/or electronic means inside, and a membrane, characterised in that it comprises an over-mould that seals the membrane to the housing, with said over-mould having the same molecular polarity as the membrane and the housing.
  • This invention represents an improvement in the automotive industry, particularly in relation to handles that incorporate electrical and/or electronic means, for example, a centralised lock or lighting means.
  • the invention has solved the problem of preventing some parts not being made watertight, by over-moulding the housing and the membrane with a material that provides a chemical seal, thereby sealing the handle completely.
  • the materials must all have the same molecular polarity.
  • An object of this invention is a handle for vehicle of the type comprising a housing with electrical and/or electronic means inside, and a membrane, characterised in that it comprises an over-mould that seals the membrane to the housing, with said over-mould having the same molecular polarity as the membrane and the housing.
  • Figure 1 (only Figure) illustrates a housing 1 with its chimney 4, a membrane 2 and an over-mould 3.
  • This embodiment is for a handle for a rear door, although it could be applied to the others handles of the car.
  • the manufacturer first has a housing 1 with a micro switch and an action lever inside it, already known, which are provided in most door handles.
  • Chimney 4 houses the micro switch and it is sealed with epoxy products to prevent water from entering.
  • membrane 2 is sealed to housing 1 and they are placed inside a mould (not shown).
  • an over-mould 3 is applied to the joining area between them both, leaving the end product as shown in Figure 1 .
  • the over-mould must, at all events, have the same molecular polarity as said membrane 2 and housing 1.
  • Housing 1 is a polypropylene with filler, and the membrane 2 and the over-mould are a vulcanised, thermoplastic elastomer (EPDM + PP), for example, which is sold under the trade name SANTOPRENE.
  • EPDM + PP thermoplastic elastomer
  • Housing 1 is a polyamide with filler, for example, NYLON, and the membrane 2 and the over-mould are a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU).
  • TPU thermoplastic polyurethane

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  • Lock And Its Accessories (AREA)
  • Steering Devices For Bicycles And Motorcycles (AREA)
  • Automatic Cycles, And Cycles In General (AREA)
  • Switch Cases, Indication, And Locking (AREA)

Abstract

Of the type comprising a housing (1), with electrical and/or electronic means inside, and a membrane (2) and in that it comprises an overmould (3) that seals membrane (2) to housing (1), with said overmould having the same molecular polarity as membrane (2) and housing (1).

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  • Handle for vehicle of the type comprising a housing with electrical and/or electronic means inside, and a membrane, characterised in that it comprises an over-mould that seals the membrane to the housing, with said over-mould having the same molecular polarity as the membrane and the housing.
    • BACKGROUND AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  • This invention represents an improvement in the automotive industry, particularly in relation to handles that incorporate electrical and/or electronic means, for example, a centralised lock or lighting means.
  • Nowadays, vehicle manufacturers find that the switches in handles, end up producing electrical crossovers as a result of water entering, caused either by rain or by washing the car.
  • One of the most common solutions is to place a butyl thread between the housing and the membrane, which by applying pressure to them, makes lock watertight, leaving the electrical and/or electronic means that may be housed in said handle, protected from water and humidity.
  • The problem arises because arranging the butyl thread requires considerable attention from the worker who is reviewing this task, because if any area has not been correctly sealed, water will inevitably enter and produce the corresponding electrical crossover.
  • So, the invention has solved the problem of preventing some parts not being made watertight, by over-moulding the housing and the membrane with a material that provides a chemical seal, thereby sealing the handle completely.
  • The materials must all have the same molecular polarity.
  • This way, through over-moulding, no areas are left without a watertight seal because by placing both the housing and the membrane inside the mould, the over-moulding is produced uniformly all over the joining area between both parts.
  • An object of this invention is a handle for vehicle of the type comprising a housing with electrical and/or electronic means inside, and a membrane, characterised in that it comprises an over-mould that seals the membrane to the housing, with said over-mould having the same molecular polarity as the membrane and the housing.
    • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
  • In order to facilitate the description, a sheet of drawings are attached to the patent, which illustrate a practical embodiment thereof, provided as a nonlimiting example of the scope of this invention.
    • Figure 1 is a perspective view of this invention.
    SPECIFIC EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION
  • Figure 1 (only Figure) illustrates a housing 1 with its chimney 4, a membrane 2 and an over-mould 3.
  • This embodiment is for a handle for a rear door, although it could be applied to the others handles of the car.
  • So, in a particular embodiment, the manufacturer first has a housing 1 with a micro switch and an action lever inside it, already known, which are provided in most door handles.
  • Chimney 4 houses the micro switch and it is sealed with epoxy products to prevent water from entering.
  • Subsequently membrane 2 is sealed to housing 1 and they are placed inside a mould (not shown). Next, an over-mould 3 is applied to the joining area between them both, leaving the end product as shown in Figure 1. The over-mould must, at all events, have the same molecular polarity as said membrane 2 and housing 1.
  • Two embodiments are provided below using different materials:
    • EXAMPLE 1
  • Housing 1 is a polypropylene with filler, and the membrane 2 and the over-mould are a vulcanised, thermoplastic elastomer (EPDM + PP), for example, which is sold under the trade name SANTOPRENE.
    • EXAMPLE 2
  • Housing 1 is a polyamide with filler, for example, NYLON, and the membrane 2 and the over-mould are a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU).
  • This way, water possibly entering the housing 1 and affecting the micro, and indirectly, the vehicle's electrical system, is prevented.
  • This invention describes a handle for vehicle. The examples mentioned herein do not limit this invention, and therefore different applications and/or variations are possible, all included within the scope of the following claims.

Claims (3)

  1. Handle for vehicle of the type comprising a housing (1), with electrical and/or electronic means inside, and a membrane (2), characterised in that it comprises an overmould (3) that seals membrane (2) to housing (1), with said overmould having the same molecular polarity as membrane (2) and housing (1).
  2. Handle for vehicle according to claim 1, characterised in that housing (1) is a polypropylene with filler, and membrane (2) and the overmould are a vulcanised thermoplastic elastomer (EPDM + PP).
  3. Handle for vehicle according to claim 1, characterised in that housing (1) is a polyamide with filler, and membrane (2) and the overmould are a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU).
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