Classifications

• • 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
  • E05B79/00—Mounting or connecting vehicle locks or parts thereof
• • 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
• • 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
• • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
  • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
  • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
  • E05B85/00—Details of vehicle locks not provided for in groups E05B77/00 - E05B83/00
  • E05B85/10—Handles

Definitions

• the present invention relates to a door handle module for a door handle unit of a vehicle, in particular a utility vehicle according to the independent device claim and a door handle unit for actuating a lock of a movable part of a vehicle according to the further independent claim and a method for retrofitting an electromechanical or electric access control system to a vehicle according to the independent method claim.
• Door handle units for vehicles can sometimes have a long series time, so that the corresponding models of door handle units over a long period of time, especially on commercial vehicles use. Accordingly, the functionality of modern door handle units is generally missing in door handle units, since the product life cycle is correspondingly extended for vehicles with a long service life, so that the range of functions already built door handle units is limited due to lack of electronic functions.
• a door handle module having the features of the first independent device claim, a door handle unit with the further independent claim and a method according to the independent method claim.
• a door handle module for a door handle unit of a vehicle for integrating an electronic unit for the door handle unit
• the door handle module has at least one cover element on which at least one electronic element of the electronic unit is arranged.
• the door handle module comprises at least one fastening means, whereby the door handle module on a module receptacle (hereinafter also referred to as "recording") of the door handle unit can be fastened by at least one fastening means.
• the electronic unit can serve to provide a wireless communication capability, in particular a control of an access control system or security system can be carried out, whereby the comfort and safety can be improved.
• the electronic unit is configured such that a sensing of the approach of an operator, a data exchange with an ID transmitter or a mobile phone for the access control of a security system can be performed by the electronic unit.
• the door handle module according to the invention can preferably be integrated in or on an already existing and / or technically available door handle unit of a vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, also in the sense of retrofitting old vehicles or additional equipment in new vehicles. Integration within the meaning of the invention can also be understood as a hardware migration. Accordingly, in existing door handle systems, new hardware - according to the invention, this is the electronic unit for an extended range of functions - can be integrated while retaining the door handle unit structure.
• the door handle module is integrated with the electronics unit in the existing vehicle electronics or the control system of the vehicle electronics, so that, for example, an existing central locking or an existing security system in signal communication with the electronics unit of the door handle module can be brought.
• the electronic unit is used for storing driving data, for example a logbook, user profiles or wear-related vehicle data.
• the door handle module according to the invention may preferably be adapted to the existing door handle unit of the vehicle design and haptic, so that after the installation of the door handle module on the vehicle by means of at least one fastening means on the recording of the door handle unit, a visually and / or haptically pleasing impression can be produced.
• a (module) receptacle in / on which the door handle module can be fastened by means of at least one fastening means can according to the invention be an already existing receptacle on the door handle unit or a receptacle to be produced for it. Accordingly, it is conceivable that a recess and / or a cavity on the door handle unit serves to receive the door handle module. It is conceivable that the receptacle is provided on a door handle itself or on a part of the body or arranged on the body component of the door handle unit. About the attachment means, the door handle module, for example. Force, form and / or material fit to the (module) recording of the door handle unit are attached.
• the door handle module may be partially arranged on a side facing away from the vehicle door handle unit and at the same time in sections in the door or in the door handle unit to optimally utilize the available space.
• at least one electronic element is arranged on the side facing away from the vehicle, in order to ensure in particular a communication capability of the electronic unit. So that a visually pleasing impression of the door handle module can be produced, it is preferred if the door handle module, in particular the cover element as a plastic injection molded part, in particular a 2K plastic injection molded part.
• plastics preferably polyamides, polycarbonates, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymers (ABS), polymethyl metaacryl (PMMA) or acrylonitrile-styrene-acrylic ester copolymers (ASA) are conceivable.
• ABS acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymers
• PMMA polymethyl metaacryl
• ASA acrylonitrile-styrene-acrylic ester copolymers
• the cover can be painted, chrome-plated, coated or colored through to adapt the optics to the vehicle or the door handle unit.
• the cover (module) receiving the door handle unit can be closed at least to a side facing away from the vehicle, wherein in particular the cover is at least partially flush with the door handle unit can be arranged.
• the advantage is achieved that the electronic unit is protected against external influences, for example. Moisture and / or dirt.
• a shapely and pleasing design of the door handle unit can be achieved by a particular flush arrangement of the cover on the door handle unit.
• closing the receptacle, in particular a flush cover of the receptacle risk of injury minimized, so that no sharp edges, protruding components o. ⁇ . Have a negative impact on the handling.
• the cover may be at least partially electrically conductive, in particular, the electronic element is at least partially formed by the cover.
• the cover element can have conductive structures, which are preferably antenna and / or electrode structures which, for example, are based on a resonant element, such as an inverted-F antenna, or have other types of antenna resonant elements or, in particular, capacitive electrode elements.
• the Cover element on conductive electronic structures which preferably extend in the interior or in a vehicle remote from the region of the cover to obtain a galvanic separation to the outer surface.
• the electronic element can, for example, be arranged in an enclosure of the cover element or be encapsulated by a plastic.
• the electronic element is preferably designed such that a communication capability can be produced via the electronic element, so that, for example, signals from the electronic element can be sent and / or received.
• the electronic element can have at least one sensor element and / or at least one wireless communication element, in particular a near-field and / or non-local-field communication element, whereby a data exchange with a communication unit, which in particular is portable / mobile configured for a user, can be produced.
• the electronic element can be designed as a transmitting and / or receiving unit.
• the sensor element can be designed as a capacitive or inductive sensor, which preferably detects contactlessly the approach of a user.
• the electronic unit can accordingly establish a data exchange with a communication unit, for example in the form of an ID transmitter, a mobile telephone and / or a smartphone, whereby a security inquiry and / or an opening request can be carried out.
• a wireless communication element can be designed in the form of a radio frequency transceiver and / or an antenna structure. It is also conceivable that the wireless communication element, in particular in the form of a radio-frequency transceiver, includes near-field and / or non-local-field communication elements operating in a near-field communication band and / or a non-local-area communication band. A non-local area communication element may operate in one or more non-local area communication bands.
• near-field and non-local-field communication elements are arranged together on the door handle module, in particular at a distance from one another.
• a combination switching logic makes it possible to couple the near field communication functions and the non-local communication functions to a common communication element.
• signals can be sent to both the near-field and the non-local-field communication elements received and / or sent.
• the sensor element and / or the wireless communication element in particular a near field and / or non-local field communication element, can be arranged on a side of the door handle module, in particular the cover element, facing away from the vehicle.
• antenna structures may be provided which operate in a near field communication band such as a 13.56 MHz band or a non-local area communication band.
• Near field communication typically involves communication distances of less than about 20 cm.
• Non-local communication also referred to as far-field communication, typically involves communication distances of several meters.
• the electronic unit and / or the electronic element can, for example, have a signal combination switching logic, such as a duplexer or comparable switching logic, in order to enable a near-field communication element and a non-local-area communication element to share the antenna structures. Accordingly, by reducing the component costs and space can be saved.
• the electronic element and / or the electronic unit can be designed such that control algorithms are implemented which control the use of antenna structures of the wireless communication element and / or the sensor element.
• the electronic element and / or the electronics unit can perform and / or control signal quality monitoring functions, sensor monitoring functions and other data acquisition operations.
• the electronic element is connected to the at least one sensor element and / or the at least one wireless communication element, in particular the near field and / or non-near field communication element by means of a signal connection, whereby data and / or electrical energy can be transmitted.
• the signal connection can be designed according to the invention as a cable connection and / or wirelessly.
• the electronic element and / or the electronics unit can perform and / or control signal quality monitoring functions, sensor monitoring functions and other data acquisition operations.
• At least one communication between a security system of the vehicle and the communication unit via the near field and / or non-local communication element can be carried out by the electronic element, wherein, in particular, an activation of a security system of the vehicle can be carried out.
• a communication unit according to the invention may be, for example, an ID transmitter, a mobile phone and / or a smartphone.
• the communication between a security system of the vehicle and the communication unit is used according to the invention for a security code and / or an opening request to be transferable, wherein, in particular, an activation of a security system of the vehicle can be carried out. Accordingly, a query can be triggered by the communication, whereby an identification for authorization for access to the vehicle can be performed.
• the electronic element can be converted into an idle state as well as into a waking state, wherein in particular a wake-up signal of the vehicle, in particular of the security system and / or the communication unit, can be received by the electronic element.
• an idle state according to the invention can be understood as an energy-saving mode, wherein the electronic element can be converted into a wake state by a received wake-up signal, in which there is an increased energy consumption compared to the idle state.
• wake-up signals designate signals with information that is suitable for triggering an authentication process with the security system.
• the received signals or information can z. B. be provided via the interface of the communication element.
• the vehicle-mounted safety system can have an access system (eg central locking for vehicle doors or tailgates) which have active keyless entry, passive keyless entry or keyless go functionalities.
• the security system thus serves z.
• an authentication process initiated by the wake-up signal or following the reception of the wake-up signal is necessary for activation.
• functions of the security system can be activated and / or deactivated by the vehicle, such as: B. opening or closing a closing device of the vehicle, for. B. also doors or flaps in the rear and / or in the side area of the vehicle, starting the engine or activating or deactivating the immobilizer.
• the electronic element may preferably have a Bluetooth, NFC, infrared, GSM, LTE, UMTS, mobile radio, HF, OHF, LF, W-LAN and / or USB interface , so that in particular a data exchange with the communication unit can be realized.
• the electronic element may preferably have an antenna structure, wherein the antenna structure z.
• B. has an antenna coil with or without ferrite core, a dust core or other ferromagnetic substances.
• Also may be provided as an antenna structure printed on a printed circuit board antenna structure, a patch antenna or a Planar-inverted F-shape (PIF) antenna, which may be integrated in particular directly on the circuit board, and z.
• PIF Planar-inverted F-shape
• the antenna structure may preferably be arranged at least in sections in the cover element.
• the communication element may have multiple or exactly one antenna. As a result, a space-saving arrangement of the antenna is achieved and ensures independent of the orientation of the module unit sufficient reception.
• the range eg. As the reception of the wake-up signal can be reduced to prevent unauthorized listening to the signal.
• the same communication element of the electronic element is designed for data exchange with the vehicle electronics, whereby an optimal connection to the vehicle can be realized.
• an additional communication element may be provided in the electronics unit, which serves in particular exclusively for communication with the vehicle or the vehicle electronics (and not with the communication unit).
• the fastening means allows at least one positive, non-positive and / or material-locking attachment with the door handle unit.
• the reliability of the door handle module is increased because the attachment can prevent unwanted loosening or loss.
• rattling or sticking out of the door handle module from the door handle unit can thus be suppressed, thereby preventing damage and avoiding injury.
• the fastening means may be configured according to the invention as a fastening adapter, wherein the fastening adapter in the receptacle of the door handle unit can be arranged and serves as a receptacle for the fastening means, the electronic element and / or an electric power module, wherein in particular the signal connection to the fastening means, in particular the mounting adapter is arranged ,
• the fastening adapter can be designed as a mechanical adapter or connector for the door handle module and / or as an electromechanical adapter for connecting the electronics unit and / or the electronic element to a vehicle-side electronics. As a purely mechanical fastening adapter, this can serve as a receptacle for the electronic element and / or an electrical energy module.
• the fastening adapter can have the electronic element and / or an electrical energy module for the electronic element or the electronic unit, wherein the electronic element and / or the electrical energy module at least partially by force from the mounting adapter and / or positively received. It is also conceivable that an electronic element arranged on the cover element extends at least in sections through the fastening adapter into the door handle unit or the door. Accordingly, a part of the electronic unit and / or the electronic element and / or the electric power module can be additionally protected within the mounting adapter or the door from external influences. In addition, space can be saved and a visually pleasing impression of the door handle unit, in particular the door handle module can be achieved.
• the fastening adapter can also be designed as an electronic and mechanical connection between the electronic element and the sensor and / or communication element, for example in the form of a plug with integrated connecting lines or signal connections.
• the mounting adapter and / or the cover has a guide portion, wherein the guide portion is formed at least partially cylindrical, in particular geometrically complementary to the receiving the door handle unit.
• the fastening adapter and the cover element may be formed in one piece, in particular of the same material, so that the door handle module is produced as a substantially integrally formed structural element, which can be inserted substantially from outside the vehicle into the door handle unit, wherein the guide portion is at least partially cylindrical, in particular geometrically complementary to the receptacle of the door handle unit, so that a simplified assembly is made possible.
• the guide portion can serve to ensure that a positionally accurate arrangement of the mounting adapter and / or the cover in the recording of the door handle unit can be achieved.
• the guide portion has one or more guide elements or guide lugs, which substantially prevent incorrect insertion of the door handle module in the door handle unit.
• the mounting adapter is designed such that it has a clamping effect within the receptacle, whereby a clamping force of the mounting adapter on the recording is transferable.
• locking lugs may be formed on the mounting adapter, wherein the locking lugs preferably engage within the receptacle of the door handle unit, so that a frictional connection between the door handle module and door handle unit can be achieved.
• the mounting adapter and / or the locking lugs of the mounting adapter are preferably configured so flexible that for the insertion of the mounting adapter in the receptacle, the locking lugs can be compressed at least in sections and only when reaching the final mounting position within the recording positively and / or non-positively engage.
• the guide portion of the mounting adapter can be cylindrically, in particular geometrically complementary to the recording of the door handle egg beauty, so that a possible backlash-free installation of the door handle module in the recording is possible.
• the fastening adapter and / or the fastening means may be designed as a quick release, bayonet, screw or snap closure. Accordingly, the fastening adapter and / or the fastening means can be arranged in / on a receptacle of the door handle unit in a force-fit and / or form-fitting manner, the fastening being particularly simple and reliable.
• the fastening adapter may comprise at least one fastening arm, wherein in particular the fastening arm is formed orthogonal to the guide portion and positively and / or positively connected to the door handle unit, whereby the mounting adapter of the door handle unit is fixable.
• the attachment arm can be designed such that a latching with a portion of the module receptacle can be achieved.
• the fastening arm can, for example, be designed to be elastic or resilient
• the cover may have at least one seal and / or an adhesive portion.
• the seal may serve to protect the electronics unit against the ingress of moisture and / or dirt, in particular a penetration of moisture could damage the electronics unit and in the winter freezing moisture lead to destruction of the cover. Accordingly, an improved protection and thus a longer life can be achieved.
• An adhesive bond can, for example, serve to reduce the gap between the cover element and the door handle unit and to allow a secure hold.
• a door handle unit for actuating a lock of a movable part of a vehicle, in particular a door, flap or the like for a vehicle with a door handle for mechanically opening the movable part by a user, wherein the door handle unit has at least one receptacle in which an inventive door handle module can be arranged.
• a door handle unit according to the invention brings the same advantages as have been described in detail with respect to the door handle module according to the invention.
• the door handle unit has a component section arranged on a side facing away from the vehicle and a section projecting into the movable part, wherein the door handle module, in particular the cover element, is arranged on the side facing away from the vehicle.
• the door handle unit prefferably has an outer shell, for example in the form of a panel, on which the door handle module, in particular the cover element, is arranged at least in sections.
• the door handle module, in particular the cover optically adapted to the outer shell or panel of the door handle unit, so that a visually pleasing impression arises.
• the door handle module, the electronics unit and / or the electronic element of the electronics unit can be attached to the door handle unit and / or to the outer shell.
• the door handle unit, the receptacle and / or the cover of the door handle unit fastening means receptacles or separate fastening means which, for example, in operative connection with the fastening elements of the door handle module can be brought.
• the fastening means or the fastener receiving means are located on one of the vehicle facing side within the movable part.
• a receptacle for the door handle module is arranged on a door handle support of the door handle unit.
• a proximity sensor which senses an approach of a user and is in signal communication with the safety system, so that an opening request of the movable part can be detected and in particular a wake-up signal can be generated, in particular the proximity sensor on the module receptacle and / or on the door handle module is arranged.
• the proximity sensor can be, for example, a capacitive or inductive sensor, which detects an operator and / or an ID transmitter, a mobile phone or a smartphone or tablet or SmartWatch, which carries the person with him, and then a wake-up signal for the security system generated.
• the door handle module may be formed substantially flush with the door handle unit, wherein in particular the door handle module has at least one recess for a door handle recess.
• the door handle module is preferably arranged in the region of the door handle, in particular in an area in or around an engagement recess in the region of the door handle.
• the door handle module, in particular the cover of the door handle module is designed geometrically such that the outer contours of the door handle module, in particular the cover, along the outer contours of the door handle recess and / or the door handle flush, in particular flush. It is thereby achieved that, at least from a frontal view of the door handle unit, the door handle module, in particular the cover element, is scarcely or not at all optically perceptible.
• the door handle module, in particular the cover, a recess and / or a contour corresponding to the door handle recess and / or the door handle have.
• the door handle unit and / or the door handle module is a plastic injection molded part, in particular a 2K plastic injection molded part, wherein at least the electronic unit and / or the electronic module is at least partially encapsulated.
• the door handle module and / or the door handle unit is made of two different plastics. It may, for example, the Covering the door handle module of a first plastic and a part of the door handle module, which projects into the movable part, be made of a further plastic.
• the outer part of the door handle module can preferably be made of a durable plastic, so that an improved protection against external influences and manipulation is given.
• the receptacle can be a lock cylinder receptacle for a mechanical lock cylinder and the door handle module can be fastened by means of at least one fastening means in the lock cylinder receptacle.
• an existing mechanical lock cylinder from the door handle unit, in particular the door handle support removed and replaced by a module according to the invention, whereby a retrofit or additional equipment with the door handle module according to the invention is particularly simple.
• This allows in a particularly simple and cost-effective manner, the integration of an electronic unit of a door handle module in the door handle unit. For this, no major cost-intensive conversion measures are necessary so that existing door handle units can be reused or already assembled door handle units are supplemented by door handle modules according to the invention.
• a substitution of the mechanical lock cylinder by the (mobile) communication unit already described can be easily realized.
• a method for retrofitting an electromechanical or electric access control system on a vehicle is claimed, in particular on a commercial vehicle, wherein a door handle unit, in particular on a door handle unit according to the invention, a door handle module according to the invention in a receptacle, in particular a lock cylinder receptacle for a mechanical Lock cylinder, is attached.
• a door handle module in particular on a door handle unit according to the invention, a door handle module according to the invention in a receptacle, in particular a lock cylinder receptacle for a mechanical Lock cylinder.
• the possibly existing lock cylinder is accordingly dismantled from the lock cylinder receptacle and replaced with the door handle module according to the invention.
• a signal connection with an existing access control system for example.
• a central locking can be made so that on the door handle module an extended function for the access control or security system can be achieved.
• the electronics unit of the door handle module can fulfill an electrical or electromechanical function, wherein a data exchange with an ID transmitter, a smartphone, a SmartWatch or a tablet can be carried out via a communication element.
• the door handle module according to the invention in particular the cover of the door handle module according to the invention, arranged by a visible from the outside area of the door handle unit on a side facing away from the vehicle, placed and / or used.
• a wake-up signal of the vehicle in particular of the security system and / or the communication unit can be received by the door handle module, wherein in particular the wake-up signal is generated by a proximity sensor as a result of an approach of a user.
• Figure 1 shows a door handle unit according to the invention with an inventive
• FIG. 2 shows a further embodiment of the door handle unit according to the invention with a door handle module according to the invention
• FIG. 3 a shows an embodiment of a cover element with an electronics unit
• 3b shows another embodiment of a cover with a
• FIG. 4 shows a detail of a door handle unit with a section of a door handle module according to the invention
• FIG. 5 shows a side view of a door handle unit according to the invention
• FIG. 6 shows a plan view of a door handle unit according to the invention
• Figure 7 is a rear view of a door handle module according to the invention.
• FIG. 8 shows a vehicle with a door handle unit according to the invention and a door handle module according to the invention.
• the door handle unit 100 shows a door handle unit 100 according to the invention, wherein the door handle unit 100 has a door handle recess 120 with a door handle 130 arranged there, which are arranged on an outer shell 140 of the door handle unit 100.
• the door handle 130 may be a door handle 130 which is designed to be rigidly movable above it.
• the door handle unit 100 in Figure 1 a module receptacle 1 10 in the form of a Lock cylinder 1 10 and a lock cylinder receptacle 1 10 on which the door handle module 10 according to the invention is arranged.
• the module receptacle 1 10 is arranged on the outer shell 140 above the door handle 130 and the door handle recess 120.
• the door handle module 10 in this case has a cover 1 1, which has a recess 13 in the region of the door handle recess 120, so that the door handle module 10, in particular the cover 1 1, adapted to the outer contour of the door handle recess 120, the door handle 130 and a portion of the outer shell 140 is.
• the cover member 1 1 closes the module receptacle 1 10 completely and is substantially flush with the outer shell 140 of the door handle unit 100 at.
• the cover member 1 1 and the door handle module 10 may be an injection molded part, in particular a 2K injection molded part, wherein preferably the cover 1 1 may be so colored or colored that color no difference to the outer shell 140, the door handle 130 and the Door handle recess 120 consists.
• the door handle unit 100 in FIG. 2 has an outer shell 140 with a door grip recess 120 arranged thereon and a door handle 130.
• the door handle module 10 In an area above the door handle recess 120 and the door handle 130 is the door handle module 10.
• the door handle module 10 the cover 1 1, which has a recess 13 in the region of the door handle 130 and the door handle recess 120.
• the door handle module 10 has an electronics unit 20. On the cover 1 1 two electronic elements 21 are arranged, which is on the one hand to a sensor element 21.1, which is designed as a proximity sensor 21.1 and a communication element 21.2 is.
• the sensor element 21.1 is used according to the invention to detect an approach of a user to the door handle unit 10, in particular to the door handle module 10.
• the communication element 21 .2 is used for communication, in particular with a communication unit 30, which the user carries with him.
• the communication element 21 .2 can be a near-field and / or non-local-field communication element 21. 2, whereby a data exchange with a communication unit 30 can be established.
• FIG. 3 a shows the cover element 11 of a door handle module 10 according to the invention with an electronics unit 20.
• the electronic unit 20 consists of this Electronic element 21 and a thus connected via a transmission element 21 .3 communication element 21.2.
• a signal connection 21.3 between the electronic element 21 and the communication element 21 .2 can be produced so that data can be received and / or sent.
• the cover 1 1 has a recess 13 for the area on a door handle recess 120 and on a door handle 130 and an adhesive portion 1 1.2 along the outer contours of the cover 1 1, whereby the cover 1 1 can be glued to a part of the outer shell 140 ,
• the adhesive portion 1 1.2 thus shows in the installed state in the direction of the vehicle interior and is thereby positively or materially bonded to the outer shell 140 of the door handle unit 100.
• a seal 1 1.1 may be arranged so that the electronics unit 20 is protected from external environmental influences.
• a communication element 21 .2 and the fastening means 12 is arranged in a cavity of the cover member 1 1.
• the fastening means 12 has a guide section 12.2 and three fastening arms 12.3, wherein the guide section 12.2 is configured such that it can be received in the module receptacle 1 10, in particular in the form of a lock cylinder receptacle and treaded with the mounting arms 12.3.
• FIG. 3b shows a further embodiment of a cover 1 1 of the door handle module 10, wherein in contrast to Figure 3a, the communication element 21 .2 is formed only partially in a cavity of the cover 1 1 and along the outer contours of the cavity of the cover 1 1 and in the guide portion 12.2 of the fastener 12 extends.
• FIG. 4 shows a detail of a door handle unit 100 according to the invention in a section of a door handle module 10 according to the invention, which is a sectional view through the door handle unit 100 and the door handle module 10.
• the door handle module 10 has a cover element 11 with a communication element 21 .2, wherein the communication element 21 .2 is connected via a transmission element 21. 3 to an electronic element 21 in the region of the module receptacle 1 10.
• the thus producible signal connection between the communication element 21.2 and the electronic element 21 in a cavity of the cover 11 extends inside the guide portion 12.2 and into the mounting adapter 12.1 inside.
• the electronic element 21 is arranged.
• FIG. 5 shows a side view of the door handle unit 100 according to the invention.
• the door handle unit 100 has an outer shell 140, which can be arranged on a movable part 202 of the vehicle 200 on the side 201 facing away from the vehicle 200.
• the door handle module 10 is arranged from the outside to the door handle unit 100.
• the cover 1 1 is formed flush with the outer shell 140 of the door handle unit 100.
• the electronic unit 20 has a power module 22 for the electrical power supply of the electronic unit 20.
• FIG. 5 also shows a sensor element 21.1, which is arranged in a peripheral manner along the outer shell 140 of the door handle unit 100.
• the sensor element 21.1 can be designed as a capacitance sensor, in particular as a proximity sensor 21.1, so that an approach of a user to the door handle unit 100 can be sensed.
• FIG. 6 shows a further view of the door handle unit 100 according to the invention, wherein the door handle unit 100 has a door handle recess 120, an outer shell 140 and a module receptacle 110.
• the electronic unit 20 is arranged and has at least one electronic element 21, which extends on the side facing the vehicle interior wall 203 hineinerstreckt.
• the electronics unit 20 or the door handle module 10 is connected to the back of the outer shell 140 on the module receptacle 1 10 with the fastening means 12 non-positively.
• the cover element 1 1 of the door handle module 10 is arranged in such a flush with the outer shell 140 of the door handle unit 100 in Figure 6 that the door handle module 10 is not readily apparent from the outside.
• door handles 130 and Door handle units 100 are extended by an inventive door handle module 10 in their function.
• the outer shape of the door handle unit 100 is not significantly changed or negatively affected, since the door handle module 10, in particular the cover 1 1, can be arranged form-fitting manner on the outer shell 140 of the door handle unit 100.
• FIG. 7 shows a further view of the door handle unit 100 on an inner side 203 of the movable part 202 facing the vehicle 200.
• the door handle unit 100 has the module receptacle 1 10 in which the door handle module 10 is arranged with the electronic unit 20.
• the electronic unit 20 in this case has a communication element 21.2, which extends through the module receptacle 1 10, in particular by the guide portion 12.2 of the fastening means 12, and is preferably connected to a communication element 21.2 in a cavity of the cover 11 1.
• the fastening adapter 12.1 is arranged with a fastening means 12 on the module receptacle 1 10.
• the communication element 21.2 is arranged in the cylindrically shaped guide section 12.2.
• An additional electronic element 21 in the form of a sensor element 21. According to the invention, however, it is conceivable that the electronic element 21 arranged on the outer shell 140 is also designed as a communication element 21.2.
• FIG. 8 shows a vehicle 200 with a movable part 202 in the form of a door 202 of a vehicle 200.
• a door handle unit 100 with a door handle module 10 according to the invention is shown on the side 201 facing away from the vehicle 200.
• the door handle module 10 is designed such that at least one communication between a security system of a vehicle 200 and a communication unit 30 via the electronic unit 20 of the door handle module 10 can be produced.

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