EP3218562B1 - Exterior door handle for a motor vehicle - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an outside door handle for a door of a motor vehicle according to the preamble of claim 1, wherein the outside door handle removably formed from the outside door handle cover member and arranged in the outside door handle traction means, in particular a Bowden cable for emergency actuation of an opening mechanism of a door of a motor vehicle having.
From the publication DE102006012063A1 is an outside door handle for a motor vehicle with a fixed to a motor vehicle door to be fastened base body, on which a handle part for opening the motor vehicle door between a closed position and an extended open position is held displaceable. The handle is laminated with a removable panel and the panel is in the closed position of the handle part of this removable.

From the European patent application EP 2 518 245 A2 discloses a handle which has a door handle on the outside. Laterally to the door handle a protective cap is arranged. The protective cap is detachably fastened to a securing element. Behind the cap, for example, a lock cylinder can be hidden, in which a key is manually inserted to unlock a lock the door or lock. The connection between the lock cylinder and the lock can be done eg via a linkage, a Bowden cable or electronically.

From the European patent application EP 2 096 237 A2 is a device for actuating doors, flaps or the like, in particular on vehicles, disclosed with a handle and cover. The device has a mechanical emergency operation via which a closing mechanism can be transferred into its blocking position or its release position and which can be provided with a cover, wherein a connecting means is provided which connects the cover directly or indirectly with the door.

A disadvantage of some known from the prior art embodiments is that when removing the panel or the cover there is a risk that the cover falls to the ground or possibly lost. Since such cover elements are often painted in body color, there is also a risk that the cover be scratched or damaged.

It is the object underlying the invention to provide an outside door handle, which overcomes the problems known from the prior art and which prevents the removal or removal of a cover that this falls to the ground or possibly lost. Moreover, it is the object underlying the invention to provide an outside door handle, which has a simplified access to a arranged in the outside door handle emergency operation of an opening mechanism of a door of a motor vehicle when removing the cover.

This object is achieved by the subject matter having the features of the independent claim. Advantageous embodiments of the invention are the subject of the figures, the description and the dependent claims.

According to one aspect of the invention, the object is achieved by an outside door handle for a door of a motor vehicle with a cover element removably formed from the outside door handle and a traction means arranged in the outside door handle, in particular a Bowden cable, for emergency actuation of an opening mechanism of a door of a motor vehicle Covering element and the traction means are formed connected to each other via a connecting element. As a result, the technical advantage is achieved, for example, that when removing or removing the cover can not fall to the ground or can be lost. It is advantageous here that cover elements which are often painted in body color, can not be scratched or damaged. In addition, in this case the advantage is achieved that upon removal of the cover a simple access to a arranged in the outside door handle emergency operation of an opening mechanism of a door can be realized.

In an advantageous embodiment, the connecting element comprises a receiving device. This results, for example, the advantage that one end of the traction means or the Bowden cable can be connected directly to the connecting element and thus the cover.

In a further embodiment, the connecting element comprises a hook, an eyelet or a Einclipsvorrichtung. This results, for example, the advantage that the connection of the traction means can be done with the connecting element in a simple manner. In particular, in the context of assembly, one end of the traction means can be quickly and easily connected to the connecting element.

In an additional embodiment, the connecting element and the cover element are formed as an integral molded part. This results, for example, the advantage that the cost in the production of the integral molded part is reduced, since at least the step of assembling the connecting element and cover remains spared.

In a further advantageous embodiment, the connecting element and the cover form a handle. This results in, for example, the advantage that in the case of the necessity of actuating the traction means an improved tensile force can be exerted by a user. Consequently, a user when operating or operating the traction means does not have to first search for the end of the traction means, but can simply grasp the formed gripping piece in order to effect an emergency opening of the door.

In an additional advantageous embodiment, the cover is removable by pressing a triggering device of the outside door handle formed. This results, for example, in the advantage that the cover element does not have to be folded or pried open manually or with the aid of a suitable object from the outside door handle. By actuating the triggering device is thus prevented that the cover or the outside door handle is damaged when operating the triggering device. The triggering device is preferably to be arranged in a not directly visible or at least hidden position, which also takes into account aesthetic aspects.

In a preferred embodiment, the triggering device comprises a spring-loaded and / or locked push-button. As a result, for example, there is the advantage that an externally sealed state of the push button can be realized by the spring mounting. Thus, contamination and pollution by environmental influences can be prevented. The spring-loaded print head could for example be designed so that a user can operate the spring-loaded push button only with a motor vehicle associated or associated key.

In a particularly advantageous embodiment, the triggering device comprises a triggering element and the cover element a triggering projection, wherein the triggering element is adapted to act upon actuation of the triggering device on the triggering projection of the cover. This results, for example, the advantage that the effect relationship between actuation of the trigger element and removal of the cover can be effected by simple mechanical means. Here, the trigger projection and the trigger element within the Be arranged outside door handle so that they are already engaged in the non-actuated state of the triggering device with each other. By actuating the triggering device, the triggering element can act directly on the triggering projection of the cover, whereby it is then removed from the outside door handle. In this way, the interaction between the operation of the trigger element and the removal of the cover can be easily and reliably realized.

In an advantageous embodiment, the triggering device and the triggering element are formed as an integral molding. This results, for example, the advantage that the effort in the production of the integral molded part is reduced, since at least the step of assembling the triggering device and triggering element is spared.

In an advantageous embodiment, the outside door handle comprises a holder for fixing the traction means in a certain position. This results in, for example, the advantage that the traction means always remains fixed at one position, even during the driving operation of the motor vehicle, despite the action of vibrations within the outside door handle. On the one hand, this results in a reduction of noise, which can arise by movement of a detached traction means within the outside door handle. On the other hand, a holder realizes the predetermined position of the traction means and facilitates a user of the traction means easy access to the traction means.

In a particularly preferred embodiment, the holder is arranged on the triggering device. This results, for example, in the advantage that the holder is particularly easy to manufacture and assemble in connection with the triggering device. In particular, in one embodiment as an integral molded part with the trigger element, the production can be further simplified.

In a further preferred embodiment, the holder comprises a plurality of hook elements. This results, for example, the advantage that the traction means or an end or a tab of the traction means can be easily inserted into the hook elements. The hooks ensure that the inserted traction means can not automatically slide out of the holder again. This improves especially under the Influence of vibrations during the driving operation of the motor vehicle, the attachment of the traction means in the predetermined position.

In an advantageous embodiment, the outside door handle has an opening which connects a front side of the outside door handle with a rear side of the outside door handle, wherein the traction means is arranged from the front of the outside door handle through the opening to the back of the outside door handle. This results, for example, the advantage that a direct connection between the covering element connected to the traction means and the emergency opening mechanism is produced. The traction means can thus be guided from the front of the outside door handle directly through the opening to the back of the outside door handle to cooperate with the emergency opening mechanism.

In an advantageous embodiment, the outside door handle has at least one deflection roller. This results, for example, in the advantage that the traction means can be deflected and guided, in particular in the form of a Bowden cable, with as little friction as possible.

In an advantageous embodiment, the cover is covered by an outside door handle cap. This results, for example, the advantage that the cover is not visible from the outside. The outside door handle cover cap completely covers the cover element and the traction means arranged underneath, thereby additionally providing aesthetic advantages.

In a further advantageous embodiment, the door outer handle cover cap is removably formed by an opening device of the outside door handle. In an advantageous embodiment, the opening device comprises a button element. This results, for example, in the advantage that the door outer handle cover cap does not have to be tilted or pried open manually or with the aid of a suitable object from the outside door handle. By operating the opening device is thus prevented that the outside door handle cap or the outside door handle is damaged when operating the opening device. The opening device can preferably be arranged in a hidden position, which also takes into account aesthetic aspects. The opening device could for example like this be configured that a user can operate the opening device only with a motor vehicle associated or associated key.

In an advantageous embodiment, the outside door handle cover cap on a loss protection. This results, for example, the advantage that when removing or removing the outside door handle cap can not fall to the ground or can be lost. The advantage here is that outside door handle caps that are often painted in body color, can not be scratched or damaged. In addition, in this case the advantage is achieved that when removing the outside door handle cap a simple access to a arranged in the outside door handle emergency operation of an opening mechanism of a door can be realized.

In an advantageous embodiment, the loss protection comprises a hinge or a hinge. This results, for example, the advantage that the outside door handle cap can be easily folded over the hinge or the hinge or folded away. This also allows a simplified reassembly or re-attaching the outside door handle cap on the outside door handle by the outside door handle cap after a successful emergency operation of the opening mechanism can be folded back into its original position.

In an advantageous embodiment, the outside door handle is designed as a fixed and relative to the vehicle door immovable outside door handle. This results, for example, the advantage that the outside door handle externally has no mechanically actuated component to open a door of a motor vehicle. Here, the outside door handle, for example, comprise sensors for detecting an operation of the outside door handle.

Embodiments of the invention are illustrated in the drawings and will be described in more detail below.

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Fig. 1

a schematic representation of a front side of an outside door handle with a cover,

Fig. 2

a schematic representation of a front side of an outside door handle with open cover,

Fig. 3

a further schematic representation of a front side of an outside door handle with open cover,

Fig. 4

a schematic representation of a back of an outside door handle,

Fig. 5

a further schematic representation of a rear view of an outside door handle, and

Figure 6

a schematic representation of a plan view of an outside door handle.

Fig. 1 shows a schematic representation of a front side of an outside door handle 106 with a cover 103 for a door of a motor vehicle. The outside door handle 100 includes a removably formed cover member 103 behind which a traction means 201 is arranged. The traction means 201 comprises a Bowden cable or cable, which is provided for comfortable emergency operation of an opening mechanism of the door of the motor vehicle. The cover member 103 is removed from the outside door handle 100 by operating a triggering device (not shown), the release mechanism being realized by a spring loaded and / or locked push button (not shown). In this case, the triggering device comprises a release element arranged in the outer door handle 100, which interacts with a release projection of the cover element 103. The outside door handle 100 is formed as a fixed and relative to the vehicle door immovable outside door handle 100. At the Rear side 413 of the outside door handle 100 is a part of a closing device 104 is arranged, which lies in the installed state of the outside door handle 100 within the vehicle door.

Fig. 2 shows a schematic representation of a front side of an outside door handle 106 with an open cover 103. A repeated description of identical features of the preceding figure will be omitted. The connecting element 205 comprises a receiving device 207 in the form of a hook to receive an end or a tab of the Bowden cable 201. Here, the tab of the Bowden cable 201 can be easily inserted into the receiving device 207 in the form of a hook on the connecting element 205. This simplifies, in particular, the assembly of the outer door handle 100. In this case, the connecting element 205 with the receiving device 207 in the form of a hook and the cover element 103 are preferably designed as an integral molded part. In addition, 100 holders (not shown) for fixing the Bowden cable 201 are arranged inside the outside door handle 100 to fix the Bowden cable 201 in a certain position in the outside door handle 100. The holder consist of a plurality of hook elements which allows a particularly simple and inexpensive fixation. The Bowden cable 201 passes through an opening 203 of the outside door handle 100 and is connected at another end of the Bowden cable 201 with the emergency operation of the opening mechanism. Thus, the opening 203 of the outside door handle 100 connects a front side of the outside door handle 106 with a rear side of the outside door handle 413. Further, located next to the opening 203, a lock cylinder 209, which cooperates with the locking device 104 on the back of the outside door handle 100. In the closed state, the lock cylinder 209 is also covered by the cover 103.

Fig. 3 shows a further schematic representation of a front side of the outside door handle 106 with open cover 103. A repeated description of identical features of the preceding figures will be omitted. Compared to the Fig. 2 is the cover 103 in a farther from the outside door handle 100 state. In this state, the Bowden cable 201 is pulled out of the outside door handle 100. It would be conceivable to design the cover element 103, the connecting element 205 in conjunction with the Bowden cable 201 such that a user who would like to trigger the emergency actuation of the opening mechanism, said Can take ingredients as a handle. This would significantly improve the handling for the user. The cover 103 is used for comfortable operation of the Bowden cable or cable. As a result, the risk of injury can be significantly reduced because the user does not have to directly touch the Bowden cable, but only has to operate the cover 103. The cover 103 therefore has a sufficiently large gripping surface to operate it comfortably with the finger and / or the hand.

Fig. 4 shows a schematic representation of a rear side of the outside door handle 413. A repeated description of identical features of the preceding figures will be omitted. One end of the Bowden cable 201 passes through the opening 203, where it is connected to the cover 103 on the front side of the outside door handle 106 via the receiving device 207 of the connecting element 205. The outside door handle 100 has a deflection roller 405 in order to deflect and guide the Bowden cable 201 with as little friction as possible. The deflection roller 405 is mounted on an axle, wherein the deflection roller 405 comprises lateral webs. The lateral webs prevent the Bowden cable 201 from slipping out of the guide of the deflection roller 405. The Bowden cable 201 extends from the opening 203 via the deflection roller 405 into a Bowden cable protection cover 403, the Bowden cable 201 at the transition or entry into the Bowden cable protection cover 403 a held by a socket 409 Bowden cable seal 401 has. The Bowden cable protection cover 403 containing the Bowden cable 201 is fixed to the back of the outside door handle 413 with a plurality of brackets 407, a bracket 407 being arranged directly on the socket 409. It would also be conceivable to provide a plurality of deflection rollers 405 on the outer door handle 100 in order to guide the Bowden cable 201 as low as possible to the emergency opening mechanism. In addition, a plurality of fastening elements 411 are arranged on the rear side of the outer door handle 100 in order to fix the outer door handle 100 with corresponding fastenings on a door of a motor vehicle.

Fig. 5 shows a further schematic representation of a rear side of an outside door handle 413. The Bowden cable 201 extends, starting from the lug end, from the front of the outside door handle 106 through the opening 203, where it runs on the back of the outside door handle 413 on the axle-mounted guide roller 405. Of the Bowden cable 105 opens into the Bowden cable protection cover 403, wherein the Bowden cable 201 has the Bowden cable seal 401 held by the holder 409 at the transition or at the entry into the Bowden cable protection cover 403. At an end facing away from the outside door handle 100, the Bowden cable 201 emerges from the Bowden cable protection cover 403 and ends at a connecting element to the opening mechanism 501. At the exit from the Bowden cable protection cover 403, the Bowden cable 201 has a further Bowden cable seal 401. This further Bowden cable seal 401 is held by a further socket 409. The connecting element to the opening mechanism 501 is connected in the installed state with the emergency opening mechanism cooperates with this. If now the Bowden cable 201 in the installed state of the door outer element 100 after removing the cover 103 of the outside door handle 100 according to the schematic representation in Fig. 3 is actuated from the front of the outside door handle 106, the emergency opening mechanism is actuated via the connecting element to the opening mechanism 501 and the door of the motor vehicle is opened.

Fig. 6 shows a schematic representation of a plan view of an outside door handle 100, wherein also extends the course of the Bowden cable 201, starting from the end with the tab through the opening 203 of the outside door handle 100 therethrough. The further course extends on the rear side of the outside door handle 100 via the axle-mounted deflection roller 405, wherein the Bowden cable 201 opens into the Bowden cable protection cover 403. The Bowden cable seal 401 held by the holder 409 is located both at the transition or at the entry into the Bowden cable protection cover 403 and at the outlet of the Bowden cable 201 from the Bowden cable protection cover 403, the Bowden cable 201 ends at the connecting element to the opening mechanism 501. The connecting member to the opening mechanism 501 cooperates with the emergency opening mechanism when installed and transmits a pulling action from the front of the outside door handle 100 to the opening mechanism 501 of the emergency opening mechanism, whereby the door of the motor vehicle can be opened.

The invention is not limited in its execution to the above-mentioned preferred embodiments.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

100

Outside door handle

103

cover

104

closing device

106

Front of the outside door handle

201

traction means

203

opening

205

connecting member

207

cradle

209

lock cylinder

401

Bowdenzugdichtung

403

Bowdenzugschutzhülle

405

idler pulley

407

bracket

409

version

411

fasteners

413

Rear of the outside door handle

501

Connecting element to the opening mechanism

Claims (20)

1. Exterior door handle (100) for a door of a motor vehicle having a covering element (103) which is constructed so as to be detachable from the exterior door handle (100), and a pulling means (201), particularly a Bowden cable or a wire cable, arranged inside the exterior door handle (100) for emergency actuation of an opening mechanism of a motor vehicle door, characterized in that the covering element (103) and the pulling means (201) are constructed to be connected to each other via a connecting element (205).
2. Exterior door handle (100) according to Claim 1, characterized in that the connecting element (205) comprises an accommodation device (207).
3. Exterior door handle (100) according to either of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connecting element (205) comprises a hook, an eye or a clipping device.
4. Exterior door handle (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connecting element (205) and the covering element (103) are embodied as an integral moulded part.
5. Exterior door handle (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connecting element (205) and the covering element (103) form a handle piece.
6. Exterior door handle (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the covering element (103) is constructed so as to be detachable from the exterior door handle (100) by actuating a trigger device.
7. Exterior door handle (100) according to Claim 6, characterized in that the trigger device comprises a spring-loaded and/or detent-locked pushbutton.
8. Exterior door handle (100) according to Claim 6 or 7, characterized in that the trigger device comprises a trigger element and the covering element (103) comprises a trigger protrusion, wherein the trigger element is constructed to act on the trigger protrusion of the covering element (103) when the trigger device is actuated.
9. Exterior door handle (100) according to Claim 8, characterized in that the trigger device and the trigger element are embodied as one integral moulded part.
10. Exterior door handle (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the exterior door handle (100) comprises a holder for fixing the pulling means (201) in a defined position.
11. Exterior door handle (100) according to Claim 10, characterized in that the holder is arranged on the trigger device.
12. Exterior door handle (100) according to Claim 10 or 11, characterized in that the holder comprises a plurality of hook elements.
13. Exterior door handle (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the exterior door handle (100) has a opening (203) which connects a front side of the exterior door handle (106) to a rear side of the exterior door handle (413), wherein the pulling means (201) is arranged to pass through the opening (203) from the front side of the exterior door handle (106) to the rear side of the exterior door handle (413).
14. Exterior door handle (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the exterior door handle (100) includes at least one deflection roller (405).
15. Exterior door handle (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the covering element (103) is covered by a covering cap of the exterior door handle.
16. Exterior door handle (100) according to Claim 15, characterized in that the covering cap of the exterior door handle is constructed so as to be detachable from the exterior door handle (100) by an opening device.
17. Exterior door handle (100) according to Claim 16, characterized in that the opening device comprises a button element.
18. Exterior door handle (100) according to any one of Claims 15 to 17, characterized in that the covering cap of the exterior door handle includes a loss protection means.
19. Exterior door handle (100) according to Claim 18, characterized in that the loss protection means comprises a joint or a hinge.
20. Exterior door handle (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the exterior door handle (100) is constructed as a fixed exterior door handle which is immovable relative to the vehicle door.

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