EP2491210A1

EP2491210A1 - Handle device comprising a shell-shaped bearing

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Publication number: EP2491210A1
Application number: EP10773552A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Dirk MÜLLER; Mario Christensen; Stefan MÖNIG; Christof Brauner; Martin Witte; Norbert Heller
Original assignee: Huf Huelsbeck and Fuerst GmbH and Co KG
Current assignee: Huf Huelsbeck and Fuerst GmbH and Co KG
Priority date: 2009-10-20
Filing date: 2010-09-18
Publication date: 2012-08-29
Anticipated expiration: 2030-09-18
Also published as: CN102575488B; US20120216582A1; WO2011047650A1; EP2491210B1; US8950225B2; CN102575488A; DE102009045874A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a handle device (10) for a closing device (12) for a displaceable door (11) or similar on a vehicle, comprising a first module (30) which comprises a handle support (31) and which is arranged on the inner side (11.4) of the door (11) by means of the handle support (31), and a second module (50) which is arranged on the outer side (11.5) of the door (11), and contains a handle part (51). Said handle part (51) is displaceably mounted in relation to the door (11) for operating said handle device (10). According to the invention, the second module (50) comprises a handle shell (54) which is arranged on the outer side (11.5) of the door (11), and said handle part (51) is displaceably mounted on said handle shell (54). The invention also relates to a method for mounting a handle device (10) which is used to operate a closing device (12) of a vehicle.

Description

Handle device with cup bearing

Description

The present invention is directed to a handle device for a closing device for a movable door, flap or the like on a vehicle according to the preamble of claim 1. In this case, this handle device includes a first module, which has a handle holder and which is arranged by means of the handle holder on an inner side of the door. Further, the handle device includes a second module, which is arranged on an outer side of the door and contains a handle part, wherein the handle part is mounted to operate the handle device movable to the door. Furthermore, the invention is also directed to a method for mounting a handle device, which serves to operate a locking device of a vehicle, according to the preamble of claim 12.

Generic door devices are numerous known from the prior art. For example, z. B. the document DE 10 2005 046 119 A1 a l Outside door handle for a motor vehicle, wherein the door outside handle is a pull handle. Usually, such outside door handles are mounted from the inside and outside of the door panel to make their functionality. In this case, a handle holder is usually arranged on the inside of the door, which serves to receive the door handle part. The actual handle portion is then performed from the outside through at least two openings in the door, to be then secured in the handle bracket. The handle is mounted after final assembly on the vehicle movable in the handle bracket.

Also from the document DE 10 2006 023 634 A1, a comparable pull handle is apparent, but in which at the longitudinal end of the door handle still a mechanical lock cylinder is arranged, for which a breakthrough is also provided in the door panel.

The mentioned prior art has the disadvantage that the assembly of the entire door handle device at the vehicle manufacturer requires some exercises to z. B. perform the electrical connection cables through the small openings in the door panel. In addition, the final assembly on the vehicle is time-consuming, since various assembly steps are required.

It is therefore an object of the invention to provide a handle device for a closing device for a movable door, flap or the like or to provide a method for mounting a handle device, which serves to operate a locking device of a vehicle, wherein the handle device in a simple manner and thus can be inexpensively mounted on the door.

The aforementioned object is achieved by a grip device with the features of claim 1, in particular with the features of the characterizing part. In the dependent device claims preferred embodiments of the handle device according to the invention are listed. Also, to solve the above object, a method according to claim 12, in particular with the features of the characterizing part proposed. Furthermore, preferred variants of the method are also described in the dependent method claims.

It should be mentioned at this point that all the features of the device according to the invention in the inventive method for mounting a Handle device can be used. Likewise, the features of the corresponding assembly method can also be used in the grip device according to the invention. Thus, in the context of this application, all features of the device according to the invention on the assembly process and vice versa transferable. Also, for the purposes of the present application, the term: door for a movable flap, movable lid or the like is used.

The handle device according to the invention has a second module with a handle shell, wherein the second module is arranged on the outside of the door. In this case, the handle part is movably mounted on the handle shell. Thus, the elaborate threading the handle ends of the handle part is unnecessary in the openings of the door panel, as already the handle part is pre-assembled on the handle. With the assembly of the handle shell on the vehicle, the handle part is mounted at the same time. Thus, the gripping device according to the invention has the advantage that already essential assembly steps of the gripping device can not be performed by the vehicle manufacturer, but in the production of the gripping device, that is, the manufacturer of the gripping device. As a result, the final assembly can be significantly simplified and reduce the associated costs. Also, the pre-assembly can be performed at least partially automated, where, however, the final assembly of the handle device on the door of a vehicle still require human activities.

Furthermore, in the case of the gripping device according to the invention, it may be provided that the first module is mechanically connected to the second module such that the gripping device is held on the door. Thus, it is possible to arrange the grip device only by the connection of the two modules fixed to the door. For this purpose, locking elements may be provided on the second module, which interact positively and / or non-positively with counter-locking elements on the first module. Conveniently, these locking elements may be configured as clips or connectors or the like, with corresponding counter-locking elements, for. B. in the form of protrusions or recesses or the like, cooperate. It is also conceivable that the two modules are connected to each other via at least one additional fastening element. This fastener may, for. B. consist of a screw, a rivet or a bolt or a locking plate. It has proven to be particularly advantageous that the second module with the first module via a locking plate, which inside of the door on the Handle holder is pushed and positively cooperates with the designed as projections latching elements of the second module to connect. The use of such a locking plate has the advantage that more or less a tool-free final assembly of the handle device can take place on the door. Furthermore, even vibrations or other mechanical influences can not solve the connection between the two modules.

The gripping device according to the invention is usually mounted only by a breakthrough or an opening in the door. However, the size of the breakthrough is usually made larger than the total area of the at least two openings for the pull handles from the above-mentioned prior art. Due to the large breakthrough, it is particularly easy to arrange the first module on the inside and the second module on the outside and connect to each other. In order to achieve a pre-adjustment, the breakthrough may have adjusting means z. B. are arranged as recesses or projections in the edge of the opening. These adjusting means interact positively with counter-adjusting means on the gripping device. Thus, these adjusting means allow only a single predefined arrangement of the handle device in the region of the opening of the door. Also, such adjusting means may consist of an impressed heel on the edge of the opening. The shape of the breakthrough can also be used as an adjustment. A stepped or deep-drawn edge of the opening also has the advantage that the handle device can be arranged in this area flush with the outside of the door.

It is also conceivable that the handle part is movable at least between a rest position and an operating position, wherein in particular in the rest position, the handle part is substantially flush with the outside of the door and protrudes into an operating position from the outside of the door. Thus, it is possible to design the handle device substantially flush with the outer door. Such a grip device has the advantages that it does not protrude during operation of the vehicle from the outside and thus wind noise, especially at high speeds of the vehicle can be avoided. In addition, the risk of accidents, especially for pedestrians or other people, can be reduced because no parts project from the handle device protruding from the outside of the door. Because of this problem z. B. the Side mirrors designed to be foldable in motor vehicles, which are then folded yielding in a person contact. Furthermore, a handle part, a gripping device arranged flush with the outer door, can also be much less polluted than a gripping part, which protrudes from the outside of the door. Thus, a flush-mounted handle device has significant advantages.

In the case of the flush-mounted handle device described above, it can be provided that the opening in the door, in particular in a door panel, is essentially closed by the handle shell. In this case, in particular the handle shell together with the handle holder, the gripping device form and / or force-locking in the opening on the door panel hold. In this embodiment of the invention can also be waived to attach the first and / or the second module with additional fasteners directly to the door.

An improvement of the invention measure may provide that the first module has a locking unit, which serves to lock the handle part. In this case, in particular, the blocking unit can be actuated either manually or automatically via an actuating unit. It is also conceivable that the first module has a lock cylinder, which is used for manual unlocking of a security system, whereby the locking device is operated by means of the handle part. Thus, all the essential components of the gripping device according to the invention can be preassembled on the first module or the second module of the gripping device, wherein the final assembly consists only of the connection of the two modules on the vehicle. After this final assembly, the grip device must only with the mechanical transmission elements, eg. B. for central locking or the locking device, or the electrical transmission elements, in the form of electrical lines to the security system or automotive electronics, are connected. The mechanical transmission elements can, for. B. consist of a Bowden cable or a linkage, which transmits the pivoting movement of the handle part or the acting tensile forces on the handle part to the locking device.

Also, a spring element can be pre-assembled on the first module, whereby the movable handle part can be acted upon after final assembly with the corresponding spring force. Thus, this spring element acts after connecting the two modules on the movable handle part. In this case, the spring force can be exploited to enter or extend the handle.

The previously mentioned locking unit, which is arranged on the first module, can be moved between a locking position and a release position, wherein in the release position a movement of the handle part is made possible and in the locking position, a movement of the handle part is blocked. Thus, this locking unit can also serve as a crash barrier, since the locking unit prevents unintentional opening of the door, especially if act on the handle part in an accident of the vehicle acceleration forces. Preferably, the locking unit always assumes its locking position and is only transferred for the movement of the handle portion of the rest position into the operating position in the required release position. Thus, the handle is basically locked in the rest position by the locking unit. For this purpose, the locking unit may comprise a blocking element, whereby in the locking position of the locking unit, the grip member is held positively and in the release position of the locking unit, the handle part is released movable. The handle part itself may also have a second operating position in addition to a first operating position in addition to its rest position. In the first operating position, the grip part is slightly extended or pivoted out of the remaining grip device, so that it is easily accessible to an operator. From there it can then be transferred by a tensile force in the second operating position. In this second operating position, the grip part continues to protrude from the outside of the door than in its first operating position. The movement of the grip part from the first operating position to the second operating position can be used to mechanically actuate the closing device, in particular via the transmission element. The locking device can itself consist of a lock which can close the door. In the second operating position, the locking device is opened, wherein the operator can raise the door on the handle part. Instead of the mentioned transmission element, it is of course conceivable that during the transfer of the handle portion of its rest position, optionally via the first operating position in the second operating position, an electrical component, in particular a switch is activated, which then controls the locking device accordingly, whereby the lock is opened and / or can be closed electromechanically. Furthermore, it can optionally be provided that the actuating unit, which serves to actuate the locking unit, conceals the lock cylinder to the outside of the door. In a manual actuation of the actuating unit, this releases the lock cylinder at least partially. During this actuation of the actuating unit, the handle part is released at the same time. It is also conceivable that the locking unit additionally serves as a drive for the handle part. In this case, the locking unit not only releases the grip part, but can also transfer it from the rest position into the first operating position. For this purpose, the blocking element can serve, which has a first and a second end, wherein the first end is arranged on the actuating unit and the second end cooperates with the handle part. The locking element itself may have a tapered shoulder which cooperates mechanically with a cam or projection on the handle part, wherein the required pivotal movement of the handle part from the rest position to the first operating position can be generated, in which the shoulder of the locking element pushes the handle part on the projection.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the actuating unit has a diaphragm which serves as a contact surface. This panel can be arranged in the unactuated state flush with the outside of the door and in particular conceal the lock cylinder. Thus, the aperture for the actuator unit fulfills two functions, since on the one hand it can provide protection for the lock cylinder and on the other hand can serve as an actuating surface. It has turned out to be particularly advantageous if the panel is designed to be removable, so that the lock cylinder is completely released, even if otherwise the actuating unit conceals the lock cylinder. The removable panel can be pushed onto the actuating unit, in particular on an actuating element, designed and latched with this via locking and counter-locking means. Conveniently, the panel is pushed onto the door only after arranging the first and second module. Thus, the aperture can also serve to complete an open part of the grip, which is not closed by the handle in the rest position. Consequently, even a flush grip device can be achieved, even if in addition a locking unit for locking the handle part is present.

The grip device may also be additionally provided with an electronic unit, the z. B. represents a component of the security system. Also, the electronics unit can do that serve to realize a side apron lighting on the door of the vehicle. The electronic unit may also include a proximity sensor or an antenna or the like. The security system may itself be an access authorization system and / or a driving authorization system. The electronic unit can thus be a keyless access z. B. be realized via an ID transmitter to the vehicle.

It should be mentioned at this point that the handle can be transferred in the inventive handle device purely manually or automatically by a drive from its rest position to its first and / or second operating position. If a drive, in particular an electromechanical drive, z. B. takes place by an electric motor, both the extension of the handle part and the retraction of the handle part can take place by the drive. Also, the drive can only be used to extend or only for retraction of the handle part. If the handle purely mechanically switches between its rest position and its operating position, a corresponding spring element can serve for the provision or the extension of the handle part.

The invention is also directed to a method for mounting a handle device according to claim 12, which serves to operate a locking device of a vehicle. The gripping device contains a first module, which has a handle holder and which is arranged by means of the handle holder on the inside of the door. Furthermore, the gripping device has a second module, which is arranged on an outer side of the door and contains a gripping part, wherein the gripping part for operating the gripping device is mounted movably to the door. It is now provided that the first and the second module are pre-assembled, wherein the second module is at least a handle shell and a handle portion which is movably mounted on the handle shell, pre-assembled, and then the two pre-assembled modules on the door to the final assembly be attached. By this final assembly, the operability of the handle device is to be effected on the door. As has already been explained above, only the electrical and / or mechanical transmission elements are to be connected to the grip device. Thus, the mounting method is characterized by a simple final assembly on the door of the vehicle. All other assembly steps can be pre-assembled at the manufacturer of the handle device, in particular mechanical performed assembly steps can be used. Furthermore, it may be provided in the assembly method, that the first module of the handle holder and a locking unit is constructed, in particular, the locking unit comprises an actuating unit. Also, the locking unit can be used not only for blocking the grip part, but also for driving the grip part. Further, a spring element and / or a lock cylinder can be preassembled on the handle mount of the first module, wherein after the final assembly in particular the spring element interacts mechanically with the handle part and the lock cylinder for manual unlocking of a security system is used. Furthermore, the first module can be latched to the second module, the door being arranged between the first and the second module. For this latching locking elements may be provided on the second module, which cooperate with corresponding counter-locking elements on the first module. To secure the connection of the first and the second module, in particular, an additional fastening element can be provided, so that the two modules do not separate from each other even with strong vibrations and other influences.

Furthermore, it may optionally be provided that a diaphragm is attached to the handle part and / or a further diaphragm is fastened to the actuating unit. The arrangement of the panel on the handle part is usually taken during the pre-assembly of the second module. Where, however, the attachment of the panel for the operating unit takes place only after the connection of the first module with the second module on the door. However, it is also conceivable that this further panel for the operating unit is also fixed during pre-assembly.

Likewise, the assembly method can also be used for mounting the grip device according to the invention according to the device claims.

Further advantageous. Measures and features of the invention will become apparent from the following description and the figures. In the figures, the invention is shown in several embodiments. Show it:

1 is an exploded view of the handle device according to the invention with a first and a second module, FIG. 2 a three-dimensional side view of the gripping device according to the invention in a rest position of a gripping part, FIG.

Fig. 3a comparable side view to Fig. 2, but in the rest position of the handle part and in

Arretierungslage a locking unit,

3b comparable handle device of Fig. 3a, but in a first operating position of the handle portion and in a release position of the locking unit,

Fig. 4a top view of a handle device according to the invention as a flush

Outside door handle in the rest position of the handle part,

Fig. 4b top view of a comparable grip device of Fig. 4a in a second

Operating position of the grip part,

Fig. 5 is a three-dimensional view of the back of the invention

Handle device in the locked state and

6 shows a three-dimensional sectional view of a further gripping device according to the invention with a detailed representation of a blocking unit with an actuating unit.

1 shows an exploded view of the grip device 10 according to the invention, this grip device 10 having a first module 30 and a second module 50. This grip device 10 is fastened to a door 11, for which purpose an opening 11.2 is provided in a door panel 11.1 in a vehicle. The attachment of the handle device 10 to the door 11 is also referred to as final assembly, which is realized in that the first module 30 on an inner side of the door 11 11.4 and a second module 50 on an outer side 11.5 of the door 11 is arranged. The two modules 30, 50 can be positively and / or positively connected with each other via latching and counter-locking elements. In the embodiment of Fig. 1, the locking elements 54.6 are attached to a handle shell 54 which belongs to the second module 50. The corresponding Counter-locking elements 31.4 are further arranged on a handle holder 31, which is part of the first module 30. The locking elements 54.6 consist of barb-shaped or spring-mounted projections which interact with the counter-latching elements 31.4, in particular a form-fitting manner, wherein the counter-latching elements 31.4 consist of openings. In Figures 5 and 6, the interaction of the locking elements 54.6 with the counter-locking elements 31.4 clearly visible. In order to securely hold the gripping device 10 against vibrations and shocks or other external influences on the door 11, a fastening element 14 can additionally be provided which connects the two modules 30, 50 to one another. This fastening element 14 is shown in Fig. 1 as a locking plate, which connects the two modules 30, 50 form fit with each other. 5, the fastening element 14 in the final assembly state on the handle device 10 can be seen. Thus, a disassembly of the handle device 10 is only possible if access to the inside of the door 11 11.4 is released. For this purpose, first the fastening element 14 must be removed, in order then to release the connection between the latching elements 54.6 and the counter-latching elements 31.4.

As can also be seen in FIG. 1, the first module 30 has a blocking unit 32, which serves to lock the handle part 51. The blocking unit 32 can itself be actuated via an actuating unit 33. The actuating unit 33 includes an actuating element 33.1, which is designed for example as a rocker. Furthermore, the actuating unit 33 has a spring element 33.2, whereby the actuating element 33.1 can be automatically transferred into a locking position IIa. Thus, the actuator 33.1 is rotatably or pivotally mounted on the handle holder 31, two bearing pins 37 are provided which cooperate with corresponding openings 33.4 in the actuator 33.1. Furthermore, the actuating unit 33 has a receptacle 33.3 which serves for a blocking element 32.1 of the blocking unit 32. In order to enable a simple and comfortable operation of the actuating unit 33, this is equipped with a diaphragm 34, which is arranged in particular reversibly releasably on the actuating element 33.1 by means of a holding means. The actuating unit 33 with its actuating element 33.1 is shown in more detail in FIG. In addition, the operation of the operating unit 33 results more closely from FIGS. 3a and 3b. Furthermore, it can be seen from FIG. 1 that the first module 30 has a lock cylinder 35 in addition to the handle holder 31. This lock cylinder 35 is located in a lock cylinder receptacle 31.1 on the handle bracket 31 place. The lock cylinder 35 is held positively in this lock cylinder receptacle 31.1 via a fastening element 13, which is designed as a locking plate. Furthermore, the first module 30 has a spring element 36 for a grip part 51 (second module 50). This spring element 36 is securely arranged on the handle holder 31 by means of the holder 31.7. The holder 31.7 consists of two protruding pins, which engage positively in the spring element 36. In Fig. 1, the spring element 36 serves as a return element for the handle portion 51 so that it can be automatically transferred to its rest position la. For this purpose, the spring element 36 between its two spiral-shaped areas on an extended web portion, which interacts mechanically with the handle portion 51, in particular a bearing arm 51.4. Thus, in the mounted state, the spring element 36 exerts a permanent restoring force on the grip part 51 in an operating position 1b, c of the grip part 51.

The second module 50 of the handle device 10 contains the handle shell 54 and the handle part 51 mounted thereon. The handle part 51 may itself consist of several individual parts if it is to be used for receiving an electronics unit 53. For this purpose, a cavity 51.1 may be provided in the handle part 51, in which the electronics unit 53 can be embedded. In order to close the cavity 51.1 and to protect the electronic unit 53 from environmental influences, a diaphragm 52 may be provided, which can be arranged on the handle part 51 in particular via latching means 52.3 with counter-latching means 51.6. In addition, the diaphragm 52 can be secured to the handle part 51 by means of a holding means 56. This holding means 56 may comprise a screw. In the present exemplary embodiment from FIG. 1, the panel has a cover 52. 2 in an opening 52. 1, wherein the cover 52. 2 serves as antenna for the electronic unit 53. Conveniently, this case, the cover 52.2 designed electrically conductive. The electronic unit 53 may be connected to a safety system or the rest of the vehicle electronics, wherein an electrical line through the handle portion 51, in particular a bearing arm 51.4, is guided into the door interior. There, the line of the electronic unit 53 can be electrically connected by means of a plug contact with the safety system or the rest of the vehicle electronics. The electronics unit 53 may be active or passive Access system belong and / or to a driving authorization system, in particular an immobilizer. Further, the electronic unit 53 may also include a capacitive sensor or a proximity sensor or the like. It is also conceivable that the electronics unit 53 is provided with a light source which serves to realize an apron lighting by means of the grip device 10. For this purpose, the cover 52.2 in the aperture 52 of the handle portion 51 is made translucent.

In order to arrange the grip part 51 on the grip shell 54, an opening 51.3 is provided in the support arm 51.4, which forms a pivot bearing with the grip shell 54 with a bearing pin 55. For positive reception of the bearing pin 55, a corresponding breakthrough in the bearing arm 54.3 of the handle shell 54 is also provided. In contrast to the grip part 51, the grip shell 54 has two parallel bearing arms 54.3, between which the bearing arm 51.4 of the grip part 51 is guided. Of course, a complementary arrangement of the respective bearing arms is conceivable. So that the grip part 51 has a laterally stable guide, it is equipped with a joint guide 51.2, which interacts mechanically with the grip shell 54. The handle shell 54 itself has an opening 52.1, in which the handle part 51 wholly or partially comes to rest when it remains in the rest position la. Furthermore, an opening 54.4 for the actuating unit 33, in particular the actuating element 33.1, is provided in the grip shell 54. Also, the grip 54 has another opening 54.5 for the lock cylinder 35. However, not every handle device according to the invention 10 must be equipped with a lock cylinder 35, since usually only the driver or passenger side is provided with a mechanical lock cylinder 35 in an existing conditional access system.

The second module 50 can be pre-assembled just like the first module 30 at the manufacturer of the handle device 10, so that only the two modules 30, 50 must be assembled for the final assembly on the door 11. Subsequently, a transmission element must be connected from the movably mounted handle part 51 to a closing device 12 in the door 11. A corresponding closing device 12 is indicated schematically in FIG. 1 as a lock. Usually, a door 11 is opened by pulling on the movable handle part 51, whereby the handle part 51 is transferred to an operating position Ic and this movement by means of the transmission element is used to open the locking device 12, so that the door 11 is no longer mechanically closed. By a further tensile force on the handle portion 51, the door 11 can then swing open.

2, another embodiment of a handle device 10 is shown in three-dimensional side view. In this case, the door panel 11.1 was not shown, so as to make the handle 10 completely visible. This grip device 10 differs from the grip device 10 of FIG. 1 in that no lock cylinder 35 is used. Furthermore, the present handle device 10 is shown in an assembled state, wherein the handle portion 52 is in a rest position la and the locking unit 32 is arranged with its actuating unit 33 in the locking position IIa. In the present case, the diaphragm 34 of the actuating unit 33 and the diaphragm 52 of the handle part 51 are arranged flush with an edge 54.1 of the handle shell 54. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. Thus, of course, the handle member 51 also protrude from the handle shell 54 in its rest position la. The same also applies to the locking unit 32 with its actuating unit 33. To obtain a light yet highly stable handle device 10, the handle holder 31 has a honeycomb-shaped construction 31.5. In the embodiment of FIG. 2, as in FIG. 1, the handle part 51 is mechanically transferred by means of the spring element 36 into the rest position 1a. From this side view in FIG. 2 it is also clear that the lateral bearing arms 54.3 of the grip shell 54 comprise the joint guide 51.2 and laterally stabilize during a rotational movement of the grip part 51. Also, the locking elements 54.6 can be seen, which protrude from the bottom of the handle bracket 31, to be able to be operated by hand when disassembling the handle device 10. For this purpose, the latching elements 54.6 (see also Fig. 5) which are in each case arranged in parallel opposite one another must only be pressed together, at the same time the grip shell 54 being pressed out of the door panel 11.1 out of the grip holder 31 towards the outside. If a fastening element 14 is also used, this must also be removed beforehand. Subsequently, the handle device 10 disintegrates during disassembly in the first module 30 and the second module 50. In Fig. 5, the opposing locking elements 54.6 are shown in more detail. In the two FIGS. 4a and 4b, the principle of a flush-mounted handle device 10 can be seen. In Fig. 4a, the handle device 10 according to the invention in the rest position la of the handle portion 51 and in the locking position IIa of the locking unit 32 is shown. This handle device 10 is arranged substantially flush with the outer side 11.5 of the door 11. Thus, it is clear that such a handle device 10 generates no or only a low wind resistance, especially at high speeds of a vehicle. Consequently, wind noise can be effectively avoided. Also, contamination of the handle portion 51 does not take place, since the actual actuating surfaces are directed to the inside 11.4. Consequently, the actuating surface of the handle 51 can hardly be polluted because it is not in direct contact with the environment. As mentioned at the beginning, even the risk of accident in the event of a personal accident can be reduced, since the grip device 10 itself does not provide a contact surface for a person.

In the exemplary embodiment from FIG. 4 a, the electronic unit 53 in the grip part 51 has a light means which generates a light level 63 through the window 52. 2 in the opening 52. 1 in the grip part 51. The light means z. B. be controlled by a proximity sensor or by means of a signal from an I D encoder. For example, the light source emits the light level 63 as soon as it is dark and an I-D transmitter is activated outside the vehicle to initiate access to the vehicle. The light means can also be switched on only after a proper identification of the ID transmitter has taken place. Thus, the power-up can be coupled to the unlocking process of an access authorization system.

In Fig. 4b, the flush-mounted handle device 10 is shown in operation. In this case, the actuating unit 33 has been actuated in order to transfer the blocking unit 32 from its locking position IIa into the release position IIb. In this release position IIb, the grip part 51 is no longer secured in a form-fitting manner by the blocking unit 32. At the same time, an actuation of the actuating unit 33 can be used to transfer the handle part 51 from its rest position 1a into a first operating position 1b. In this first operating position Ib, the handle part 51 can then be grasped by the user for further actuation. By transferring the handle part 51 from its first operating position Ib into its second operating position Ic, the corresponding transmission element can transmit the introduced pulling force to the handle part 51 to the closing device 12 in order to open it. At this point, it should be mentioned that the actuating unit 33 can also be used only to transfer the grip part 51 from its rest position 1a to its first operating position 1b. Thus, the actuating unit 33 in this case only a mechanical drive for the handle part 51. Also, a handle device 10 is conceivable in which the actuator unit 33 does not exert a mechanical effect on the handle 51. Thus, a corresponding aperture 34 of the actuating unit 33 has to be pressed into the opening 1 .2 only in order to be able to reach behind the grip part 51 with the finger. In such a variant, the handle part 51 also has only one rest position 1a and an operating position 1b or 1c. If an electromechanical drive is used for the grip part 51, the actuation unit 33 can also be used to generate a drive signal so that the grip part 51 is transferred from its rest position 1a into its first operating position 1b. Here, the provision of the handle 51 can also be done by the drive.

In Fig. 3a and 3b, the operation of the locking unit 32 and the actuator 33 is shown in more detail. Also, in these figures, the directions of movement of the grip part 51 and the operation unit 33 are shown by the arrows 60 and 61, respectively. In Fig. 3a, the handle portion 51 is in the rest position la and the actuator unit 33 in the locking position IIa, which serves to actuate the locking unit 32. The closing device 12 of the door 11 is effected by a movement of the handle part 51 in the direction of the arrow 60. However, since the gripping device 10 according to the invention from FIGS. 3 a and 3 b is provided with a blocking unit 32, it must first release the gripping part 51. For this purpose, the actuating unit 33 must be pivoted in the direction of the arrow 61, wherein it dips into the opening 54.2 of the handle shell 54. Basically, the locking unit 32 is pressed with its actuating unit 33 in the locking position IIa by the spring element 33.2. This spring element 33.2 acts between the handle holder 31 and the actuating element 33.1 and is designed as a torsion spring. Against the spring force of the spring element 33.2 now the actuator unit 33 must be pressed in the direction of arrow 61. As a result, the actuating element 33.1 is pivoted about an axis of rotation, wherein the corresponding axis of rotation is located on the longitudinal axis of the two bearing pins 37. The pivoting movement of the actuating element 33.1 compulsively rotates the receptacle 33.3, wherein this rotational movement is transferred into a longitudinal movement of a blocking element 32.1 of the blocking unit 32. For this purpose, the receptacle 33.3 has a slot on, in which the blocking element 32.1 engages with its first end 32.3. Since the blocking element 32.1 is essentially movably arranged in a (linear) guide 31.6 in the handle holder 31, the blocking element 32.1 follows the rotary movement of the actuating element 33.1 with a longitudinal movement (see arrow 61 on blocking element 32.1). In FIG. 3b, the generated longitudinal stroke for the blocking element 32.1 is shown as a distance 62, which results from the rotational movement of the actuating element 33.1. It can also be seen how the first end has been 32.1 moved in the slot of the recording 33.3. In Fig. 3b is now the locking unit 32 in its release position IIb, in which the handle member 51 is freely movable. Now, the handle member 52 can be actuated in the direction of the arrow 60 to open the locking device 12 and thus also the door 1 1. It should be mentioned with regard to the exemplary embodiment from FIGS. 3 a and 3 b that this is a purely mechanical gripping device 10. Also, the rotational movement of the actuating element 33.1 can be replaced by a comparable pivoting movement to move the locking element 32.1. The interaction of the blocking element 32.1 with the handle part 51 is shown in detail in FIG. Also shown in Fig. 6 also shows how the locking unit 32 can be used at the same time to move the handle member 51 between its positions or to drive.

FIG. 6 shows a further exemplary embodiment of the grip device 10 according to the invention in a three-dimensional sectional view. Here, in particular, the view of the locking unit 32 is released with the actuator 33. An actuation of the locking unit 32 via the actuating unit 33 also leads to a pivoting movement of the actuating element 33.1, whereby a longitudinal movement of the blocking element 32.1 is generated. The blocking element 32.1 is designed substantially rod-like and has a first end 32.3 and a second end 32.4. The first end 32.3 is in operative connection with the actuating element 33.1. The second end 32.4, however, is in operative connection with the handle portion 51. In the illustrated position IIIb of the locking element 32.1, the handle portion 51 is released because the second end 32.4 no longer positively engages in an opening 51.8 in the handle 51. Thus, the handle 51 can be rotated in the handle 54. However, the locking unit 32 also serves as a drive for the handle 51 by the locking unit 32, the handle portion 51 against the spring force of the spring element 36 from the rest position la transferred to the first operating position Ib or presses. To this end has the blocking element 32.1 on a bend or paragraph 32.2, which cooperates with a projection 51.7 on the handle 51. If the blocking element 32.1 is now displaced longitudinally (see arrow 61), then the blocking element 32.1 pushes the projection 32 of the grip part 51, thereby extending the grip part 51 from the rest position 1a during a further longitudinal movement of the blocking element 32.1. So that the grip part 51 extends and does not have to give way to the blocking element 32.1 of the projection 51.7, the guide 31.6 is provided on the grip holder 31. This guide 31.6 supports the blocking element 32.1, in particular in the area of paragraph 32.2. Thus, the blocking element 32.1 can be moved only longitudinally in this area, since the guide 31.6 does not allow a different movement. Also in the area of the first end 32.3, the blocking element 32.1 is securely supported by the guide 31.6. In order to ensure optimal storage and guidance of the grip part 51 in the operating position Ib and Ic, the bearing arm 51.4 additionally has a guide groove 51.9 for the second end 32.4 of the blocking element 32.1, in which it slides along. Thus, the locking element 32.1 is always securely guided on the handle part 51, so that a distortion or locking of the handle part 51 is avoided, in particular in an operating position Ib or Ic.

In the locking position IIa (not shown in FIG. 6), the locking element 32.1 engages with its second end 32.4 in a form-fitting manner in the opening 51.8 in the grip part 51. The opening 51.8 can also be designed as a bore. The blocking element 32.1 is here in a first position purple and blocks the handle portion 51 positively in the handle shell 54. Thus, it can even at high acceleration forces on the handle device 10 z. B. act in an accident, not come to an accidental release of the locking device 12. Thus, in the device 10 according to the invention can be dispensed with a further crash barrier.

FIG. 6 also clearly shows how the latching elements 54.6 of the grip shell 54 positively latch behind the counter-latching elements 31.4 of the handle support 31, wherein the counter-latching elements 31.4 are configured as longitudinal openings.

FIG. 5 shows a three-dimensional view of a further exemplary embodiment of the device 10 according to the invention in the assembled state. In this case, the aforementioned guide 51.9 on the bearing arm 51.4 of the handle portion 51 for the locking element 32.1 visible, noticeable. This guide 51.9 consists essentially of an arcuate slot which is provided on the edge side of the bearing arm 51.4. At the end of the guide 51.9 of the opening 51.8 is arranged to lock the handle portion 52. 5, the receptacle for the transmission element 51.5 can be seen in the bearing arm 51.4, wherein the present recording 51.5 is suitable for a Bowden cable. For threading the Bowden cable a one-sided longitudinal slot in the bearing arm 51.4 is provided, which ends in the receptacle 51.5. Also, an arcuate groove in the bearing arm 51.4 is arranged to prevent as possible bending of the Bowden cable for the Bowden cable. As can be clearly seen from the entire Fig. 5, the handle holder 31 has a continuous honeycomb construction 31.5. Also clearly the fastener 14 is shown in the region of the shell receptacle 31.2. This fastening element 14 consists of a punched sheet, which positively and non-positively secures the two modules 30, 50 to each other. This locking plate 14 also has pronounced areas which protrude resiliently from the rest of the locking plate 14. Also, a securing nose is arranged in the punched-out area of the securing plate, which cooperates positively with the handle holder 31, so that only an attachment of the securing plate 14 in one position is possible. Also, the locking plate is provided with a projection in order to remove it easily even at a final assembly can. In the area of the handle part receptacle 31.3 (see Fig. 1), the mounted handle shell 54 with the handle part 51 mounted therein can be seen.

Finally, it should be mentioned that the embodiments described above can be combined as desired, so that the features that have been disclosed for one embodiment can also be present in another embodiment. Also, the invention is also directed to an electromechanical driven handle device 10, wherein the handle portion 51 can be extended by the drive. Numeral is handle device

door

door panel

Opening in door panel

paragraph

inside

outside

Locking device (lock)

Fixing element for 12 (locking plate) fixing element for 30; 50 (locking plate) first module

handle bracket

Lock cylinder intake

Pan retainer

Handle member receiving

Counter-locking elements

honeycomb construction

Leadership for 32, 32.1

Bracket for 36

blocking unit

Blocking element (rod)

Paragraph in 32.1

first end

second end

Actuation unit for locking unit

Actuator (SZ rocker)

Spring element for actuating part

Recording for 32, 32.3

Breakthrough (swivel)

Aperture for 33

lock cylinder

Spring element for handle part

Bearing pin for 33 50 second module

51 handle part

51.1 cavity for 53

51.2 Joint guide

51.3 Breakthrough (swivel joint)

51.4 bearing arm

51.5 receiver for transmission element (Bowden cable or the like)

51.6 Counter-ratchet for 52

51.7 lead for 32

51.8 breakthrough / bore for 32, 32.4

51.9 Leadership for 32, 32.1

52 aperture for 51

52.1 opening

52.2 Cover / window

53 electronics unit in 51

54 handle shell

54.1 edge

54.2 opening

54.3 bearing arm

54.4 Breakthrough for 33

54.5 Breakthrough for 12

54.6 locking means

55 bearing pin for 51

56 Holding means (screw) for 52

60 arrow for 51

61 arrow for 33

62 distance

63 light levels

Handle part 52:

la rest position flush with the door panel

Ib first operating position for actuation

Ic second operating position (end position)

Locking unit 32:

IIa locking position (handle locked)

IIb release position

SDerr element 32.1:

purple first position

llb second position

Claims

Patent claims

1. handle device (10) for a closing device (12) for a movable door (11) or the like on a vehicle with

a first module (30), which has a handle holder (31) and which by means of

Handle holder (31) on an inner side (11.4) of the door (11) is arranged, and

a second module (50) which is arranged on an outer side (1 .5) of the door (11) and contains a gripping part (51), wherein the gripping part (51) serves to operate the

Handle device (10) is movably mounted to the door (1 1),

characterized,

that the second module (50) has a grip (54) which is arranged on the outside (11.5) of the door (1 1), and

the grip part (51) is movably mounted on the grip shell (54).

2. Handle device (10) according to claim 1,

characterized,

in that the first module (30) is mechanically connected to the second module (50) such that the handle device (10) is fastened to the door (11).

3. Handle device (10) according to claim 1 or 2,

characterized,

in that the first module (30) has a blocking unit (32) which serves to lock the handle part (51), wherein in particular the locking unit (32) can be actuated via an actuating unit (33).

4. Handle device (10) according to claim 3,

characterized,

the blocking unit (32) is movable between a locking position (IIa) and a release position (IIb), wherein a movement of the grip part (51) is made possible in the release position (IIb) and a movement of the grip part (51a) in the locking position (IIa) ) is blocked, and where

the blocking unit (32) prevents unintentional opening of the door (11) if, in particular, acceleration forces act on the grip part (51) in the event of an accident of the vehicle.

5. Handle device (10) according to claim 3 or 4,

characterized,

the blocking unit (32) has a blocking element (32.1), whereby in the locking position (IIa) of the blocking unit (32) the grip part (51) is held in a form-fitting manner and in the release position (IIb) of the blocking unit (32) the grip part (51) is released mobile.

6. Handle device (10) according to one of the preceding claims,

characterized,

in that the first module (30) has a lock cylinder (35) which serves for the manual unlocking of a safety system, whereby the closing device (12) can be operated by means of the handle part (51).

7. Handle device (10) according to claim 6,

characterized,

in that the actuation unit (33) covers the lock cylinder (35) to the outside (11.5) of the door, wherein in particular the actuation unit (33) at least partially releases the lock cylinder (35) during a manual actuation.

8. Handle device (10) according to one of the preceding claims,

characterized,

in that the actuating unit (33) has an aperture (34), which in the unactuated state is arranged flush with the outer side (11.5) of the door (11) and covers the lock cylinder (35), wherein in particular the aperture (34) is made detachable.

9. handle device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims,

characterized,

in that the handle part (51) is substantially flush with the outside (11.5) of the door (11), in particular in the rest position (1a). lies and in an operating position (Ib, c) from the outside (11.5) of the door (1 1) protrudes.

10. Handle device (10) according to one of the preceding claims,

characterized,

in that in the door (11), in particular in a door panel (11.1), an opening (11.2) is provided for the handle device (10) which is substantially closed by the grip shell (54), and wherein in particular the grip shell (54) together with the handle holder (31) holds the handle device (10) positively and / or non-positively in the opening (11.2) on the door panel (11.1).

1 1. Handle device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims,

characterized,

in that an electronics unit (53) is arranged in a cavity (51.1) of the grip part (51), wherein in particular the electronics unit (53) is a component of the security system, and in particular the cavity (51.1) in the grip part (51) is covered by a shutter (51). 52) is closable.

12. A method for mounting a handle device (10), which serves to operate a locking device (12) of a vehicle, wherein the handle device (10) includes a first module (30) having a handle holder (31) and by means of the handle holder ( 31) is disposed on an inside (11.4) of the door (11), and includes a second module (50) disposed on an outside (11.5) of the door (11) and containing a handle portion (51), the handle portion (51) for operating the grip device (10) is movably mounted to the door (1 1),

characterized,

that the first and the second module (30, 50) are pre-assembled, wherein

the second module (50) at least from a handle shell (54) and a handle part (51) which is movably mounted on the handle shell (54) is pre-assembled, and

then the two pre-assembled modules (30, 50) are attached to the door for final assembly.

13. The method according to claim 12,

characterized,

in that the first module (30) is constructed from the handle holder (31) and a blocking unit (32), wherein in particular the blocking unit (32) has an actuating unit (33).

14. The method according to claim 12 or 13,

characterized,

in that a spring element (36) and / or a lock cylinder (35) is preassembled on the handle mount (31) by the first module (30); after the final assembly, in particular the spring element (36) interacts mechanically with the handle part (31) and the lock cylinder (35) for manually unlocking a security system.

15. The method according to any one of claims 12 to 14,

characterized,

in that the first module (30) is connected to the second module (50) for final assembly on the door (11), in particular by means of a fastening element (14).

16. The method according to any one of claims 12 to 15,

characterized,

a cover (52) is fastened to the handle part (51) and / or a further cover (34) is fastened to the actuation unit (33).

17. The method according to any one of claims 12 to 16,

for mounting the handle device (10) according to claims 1 to 11.