EP3469175A1

EP3469175A1 - Door handle module for a motor vehicle

Info

Publication number: EP3469175A1
Application number: EP17721585.2A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Matthias Löw; Willi Put
Original assignee: Huf Huelsbeck and Fuerst GmbH and Co KG
Current assignee: Huf Huelsbeck and Fuerst GmbH and Co KG
Priority date: 2016-06-10
Filing date: 2017-04-26
Publication date: 2019-04-17
Anticipated expiration: 2037-04-26
Also published as: DE102016110720A1; CN109072639A; US20190145134A1; EP3469175B1; WO2017211500A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a door handle module (1) for a motor vehicle, at least having a handle unit (2) comprising a handle housing (3) and a trim (4), wherein the handle unit (2) is designed to be movable relative to a door of the motor vehicle at least between a resting position and an operating position and the trim (4) is arranged at least substantially flush with an outside of the door in the resting position, wherein the trim (4) can be connected to the handle housing (3) by means of at least two interlocking connections.

Description

Door handle module for a motor vehicle

The invention relates to a door handle module for a motor vehicle, at least comprising a support and a handle unit comprising a handle housing and a panel, wherein the handle unit at least between a rest position and a

Operating position is designed to be movable to a door of the motor vehicle and the aperture is arranged in the rest position at least substantially flush with an outside of the door, wherein the aperture is connectable to the handle housing via at least two positive connections.

From the prior art, a door handle module for a motor vehicle is known, which comprises a support and a handle unit, which is arranged in the rest position flush with a door of the motor vehicle. The handle unit has a handle housing, which is provided with a diaphragm. This panel is connected via a clip connection and a screw connection to the handle housing. First, the cover must be clipped with the housing during assembly and then screwing the panel to the handle housing by means of a screw. Thus, a worker must perform two assembly steps to assemble and disassemble the bezel on the handle housing.

It is the object of the present invention to provide a door handle module in which the assembly and disassembly of the panel is simplified.

The object is solved by the characterizing part of patent claim 1, wherein at a mounting of the aperture simultaneously a first positive

Connection, which secures the diaphragm relative to the handle housing in the transverse direction Q, and a second positive connection, which secures the diaphragm relative to the handle housing in the longitudinal direction L, between the handle housing and the diaphragm can be produced, wherein a non-destructive disassembly of the diaphragm in

Transverse direction Q can only be carried out by releasing the second positive connection, wherein only after the release of the second form-fitting

Connection a release of the first positive connection is feasible.

By the invention, the mounting of the aperture is considerably simplified. This is especially very beneficial for an initial installation of the aperture in the factory and also for repairs in a workshop. A worker only needs to attach the trim in the transverse direction Q to the handle housing. By this first positive connection, the aperture is immediately connected to the handle housing in the transverse direction Q to the handle housing. While mounting the aperture will be a second positive connection between the panel and the handle housing made, which secures the aperture in the longitudinal direction L to the handle housing. Thus, the panel is fixed, secure and rattle-free connected to the handle housing. For example, to replace a arranged in the handle housing electronics unit, a worker must solve only the second positive connection. Thereafter, the worker can move the shutter in the longitudinal direction L of the handle housing and remove the panel. The first positive connection between the panel and the handle housing is released during or during disengagement of the panel from the handle housing. This simple assembly and disassembly of the aperture of the handle housing, time is saved and thus the assembly and disassembly costs are reduced. The door handle module can safely and rattle-free on a door or flap of the

Motor vehicle are fixed when the door handle module comprises a support. The door has a mounting opening which serves to receive the carrier. In this case, the carrier is guided having the handle unit through the mounting opening.

Preferably, then the handle unit is not yet provided with the diaphragm to prevent scratching a arranged on the panel lacquer layer during assembly. If the carrier has been fastened inside the door, the

Handle unit be provided with the panel later. It is advisable that the handle unit is in a position spaced from the door, in particular in the operating position. As a result, a simple and secure mounting of the panel on the handle unit can be ensured without damaging the panel.

According to a preferred embodiment of the door handle module can be provided that the handle unit has a recess or opening into which an object, in particular a key shaft, is insertable to release the second positive connection between the panel and the handle housing. This has the advantage that the panel is easy to disassemble. It only becomes one

Item needed to release the bezel from the handle housing. In particular, when using a motor vehicle key, the key shaft of the motor vehicle key can be inserted into the opening or recess in order to release the cover from the handle housing. In this case, preferably, the recess or opening substantially the dimensions of the cross section of the key shaft. For example, the opening or recess may be minimally larger than the cross section of the key shaft. In this case, the key shaft in the Recess or opening are introduced substantially free of play. Of the

Key shank then serves as a kind of lever for releasing the second positive connection.

Very simple and compact, the construction of the door handle module can be configured when the opening or recess is arranged on the handle housing.

According to a further preferred embodiment of the door handle module can be provided that the opening or recess opens into a guide channel which is at least partially disposed within the handle housing. With the help of the guide channel, the object, in particular the key shank, can be easily and safely inserted into the opening or recess. A tilting of the object, in particular the key shaft, in the opening or

Recess is therefore excluded. Since the guide channel can be arranged within the handle housing, when the grip unit is gripped by a user, a deteriorated feel when pulling the handle unit is excluded. The user can undisturbed, without coming into contact with the guide channel, operate the handle unit.

According to a further preferred embodiment of the door handle module can be provided that the recess or opening is arranged in the rest position invisible from the outside within the carrier. When opening the handle unit is moved mechanically or electrically or electromechanically in the operating position. While driving and while parking the motor vehicle, the handle unit is in the rest position, in which case the aperture of the handle unit is arranged substantially flush with an outer skin of the door of the motor vehicle. Then that is

Recess or opening also arranged protected so that in

advantageously, penetration of dirt and moisture into the handle housing can be restricted or even prevented. Furthermore, the opening or recess can be provided with a rubber lip, the opening or

Recess closes and only when performing the object,

especially the key shaft, opens. The rubber lip therefore also serves as protection against moisture and dirt, which could otherwise penetrate into the handle housing through the opening or recess.

A simple assembly or disassembly of the panel of the handle housing can be easily performed when a release of the second positive

Connection between the cover and the handle housing only in the operating position and / or in an intermediate position, in which the handle unit between a

Resting position and an operating position is feasible.

The design of the door handle module can be very cost effective and simple

be performed when the first positive connection between the

Aperture and the handle housing is formed by at least one latching connection.

The construction of the door handle module can be further simplified if the latching connection is formed by at least one arranged on the panel, in particular L-shaped latching element and at least one arranged on the handle housing counter-latching element, wherein arranged in the assembled state of the latch, the locking element behind the counter-latching element is to prevent transverse movement of the aperture. This advantageous embodiment of the door handle module, a drop or rattling of the aperture is excluded even with strong shocks while driving the motor vehicle.

According to a further preferred embodiment of the door handle module can be provided that the locking connection is further formed as an undercut connection, wherein in an assembled state of the shutter arranged on the panel locking element is engaged with a, in particular L-shaped, arranged on the handle housing undercut recess. Due to the undercut recess, the first positive connection is ensured, which the aperture in

Transverse direction Q to the handle housing secures. Due to the, in particular L-shaped, undercut recess can be easily and safely detached from the handle housing when removing the bezel from the handle housing. An additional release of the latching connection in the transverse direction Q to the handle housing can be advantageously dispensed with, so that the diaphragm must be moved during disassembly in the longitudinal direction L of the handle housing and then removed without resistance and without the dissolution of a positive connection in the transverse direction Q. The, in particular L-shaped, undercut then serves when disassembling the panel from the handle housing even as a guide for the arranged on the panel locking element, which is preferably also formed L-shaped.

According to a further preferred embodiment of the door handle module can be provided that the undercut recess, in particular a wall of the

Undercut recess, at least partially formed by the counter-latching element. The wall is used advantageously for producing the latching connection and may further serve as a guide for the locking element when disassembling the panel from the handle housing.

The disassembly of the panel from the handle housing can be easily performed when the second positive connection between the panel and the

Handle housing is formed by at least one clip connection. The

Clip connection can be easily and safely solved by inserting the object into the opening or recess of the handle housing. In this case, for example, the key shank of the motor vehicle key can be used to release the clip connection.

In order to store the bezel rattling on the handle housing and at the same time to ensure a simple and safe disassembly of the bezel from the handle housing without damaging the bezel from the outside, can be further provided that the clip connection by a projection arranged on the panel and one on the handle housing arranged elastically movable clip is formed, wherein contacted in the assembled state of the aperture on the handle housing of the clip, the projection to secure the aperture in the longitudinal direction L. The manufacturing costs can be reduced if the projection is formed integrally with the diaphragm. The aperture and the projection are then preferably made of the same plastic

educated. Next, it makes sense to form the panel with the projection arranged thereon as an injection molded part. The second positive connection between the panel and the handle housing can subsequently several times

be carried out when the clip is elastic and is preferably made of plastic. The tongue projection serves as a contact surface for the introduced through the opening or recess object, in particular for the key shank.

The clip connection can be made safe and robust when the elastically movable clip is formed as an L-shaped tongue.

The L-shaped tongue can serve as a stop for the projection when a tongue projection is arranged on the L-shaped tongue, which is arranged opposite the opening or recess, in particular with respect to the guide channel.

The second form-fitting connection between the panel and the handle housing can be easily and safely released when disassembling the panel from the handle housing, when moving the elastic clip when inserting the object is formed to release the second positive connection, in particular the contact between the projection and the clip.

A still secure and rattle-free connection of the panel with the handle housing can be ensured if the panel and the handle housing can be connected by a third positive connection, wherein the third form-fitting

Connection is formed as a rib-groove connection, which is formed by at least one groove arranged on the diaphragm and by at least one arranged on the handle housing rib member, or by at least one disposed on the panel rib element and at least one of the

Handle housing arranged groove is formed. The panel and the handle housing can be easily and inexpensively provided in the manufacturing process with one or more grooves or with one or more ribs,

in particular, when the panel and the handle housing are made of plastic.

According to a further preferred embodiment of the door handle module can be provided that during assembly of the aperture at the same time the first positive

Connection and the third positive connection, which additionally secures the diaphragm in the longitudinal direction L, between the handle housing and the diaphragm can be produced. As a result, the installation time of the aperture is reduced to the handle housing considerably and in addition, the connection between the aperture and the

Handle housing even more secure.

According to a further preferred embodiment of the door handle module can be provided that a non-destructive disassembly of the panel can be performed only by releasing the second positive connection, wherein only after the release of the second positive connection, a release of the third positive connection is feasible. This arrangement ensures a rattle-free arrangement of the aperture on the handle housing. Only by a conscious action, namely by releasing the second positive connection, the third positive connection can be solved.

The comfort can be increased for the user if a functional component, in particular a lock cylinder, is arranged inside the carrier and behind the handle unit, in particular behind the handle housing. When the handle unit is in the rest position, the functional part is protected from external environmental influences. The invention will be described in more detail with reference to an embodiment. The figures show:

Figure 1 is a door handle module comprising a handle unit with a panel in one

Rest position,

2 shows the door handle module in an operating position in a view obliquely from below,

3 shows the door handle module in the operating position in a view obliquely from above,

FIG. 4 shows the panel in a view from the rear,

5 shows a section of the panel in the view from the rear,

6 shows a detail of a handle housing of the door handle module in

perspective view,

Figure 7 shows a detail of the handle housing having a

Undercut recess in a view from above,

FIG. 8 shows a detail of the handle housing having a rib element in a perspective view,

9 shows a detail of the handle unit of the door handle module during a

Disassembly of the panel in a view from behind,

10 shows a detail of the handle unit of the door handle module according to a

Section A-A in FIG. 9,

Figure 1 1, the handle unit of the door handle module during a disassembly of

Aperture in a view from below,

FIG. 12 a detail of the handle unit of the door handle module according to FIG

Disassembly of the aperture in a perspective view from the front, and

Figure 13 shows a detail of the handle unit comprising a rib-groove connection. 1 shows an inventive door handle module 1 for a motor vehicle in a rest position, which can be arranged on a door, in particular side door, and / or alternatively on a flap, in particular tailgate, of the motor vehicle. The door handle module 1 comprises a handle unit 2 with a

Plastic designed handle housing 3, which serves for example for the arrangement of an electronic unit, such as a sensor, and one made of plastic

trained aperture 4, wherein the handle unit 2 is movably mounted in a carrier 5 which is attachable to the door of the motor vehicle. The carrier 5 serves to receive a functional component, which is formed in the present embodiment as a lock cylinder 6. As can be seen well in Figure 2 and Figure 3, the lock cylinder 6 is within the carrier 5 behind the

Handle unit 2, in particular arranged behind the handle housing 3. Of the

Lock cylinder 6 can be used in an emergency, when the opening and

Closing the motor vehicle designed electronics fails. With help of a

Emergency key 7, which includes a key shank 8, the motor vehicle can then be unlocked and opened.

The handle unit 2 may be between a rest position, shown in Figure 1, and an operating position shown in Figure 3 and Figure 4, for example by an electric motor and / or by a mechanism, relative to the door of the

Motor vehicle are moved. In the rest position, the panel 4 is substantially flush with an outside of the door, so that the aerodynamic properties of the motor vehicle are improved while driving due to the reduced air resistance. In the operating position is at least one

Section of the handle unit 2, in particular the panel 4, spaced from the door, so that a user, the handle unit 2, in particular a

Gripping portion 9 of the handle unit 2, can operate to open the door. In this case, the handle unit 2 is pivoted about an axis not shown in detail to actuate a door lock arranged connected to the handle unit 2 inside the door. Furthermore, the handle unit 2 has an opening 10, or alternatively a

Recess, on, in which an object, in particular the key shank 8, is insertable to release the second positive connection between the panel 4 and the handle housing 3. In the present case, the opening 10 is on

Handle housing 3 is arranged, but it could alternatively be at least partially disposed on the panel 4. The opening 10 opens into a guide channel 1 1, which is arranged within the handle housing 3, wherein the opening 10 is arranged in the rest position invisible from the outside within the carrier 5. The guide channel 1 1 serves to guide the key shaft. 8

The panel 4 is in the present case by means of a first, second and third positive connection with the handle housing 3 of the door handle module. 1

connected. When mounting the aperture 4 is simultaneously a first

positive connection, which secures the diaphragm 4 relative to the handle housing 3 in the transverse direction Q, and a second positive connection, which secures the diaphragm 4 relative to the handle housing 3 in the longitudinal direction L, made between the handle housing 3 and the diaphragm 4. In addition, during assembly of the diaphragm 4 at the same time the first positive connection and the third

positive locking between the panel 4 and the handle housing 3 are made, wherein the third positive connection, the diaphragm 4 additionally secures mainly in the longitudinal direction L relative to the handle housing 3.

Consequently, a non-destructive disassembly of the panel 4 of the handle housing 3 in the transverse direction Q is feasible only by releasing the second positive connection, only after releasing the second positive connection, a release of the first positive connection is feasible, wherein only after the release of the second positive connection a release of the third

positive connection is feasible.

Basically, in the present embodiment, a release of the second positive connection between the panel 4 and the handle housing 3 only in the operating position and / or in an intermediate position in which the

Handle unit 2 is located between a rest position and an operating position, possible.

In the following, the three positive connections are described in more detail. The first positive connection between the panel 4 and the handle housing 3 is formed as a latching connection. The latching connection comprises at least one arranged on the panel 4, in particular L-shaped latching element 12 and at least one arranged on the handle housing 3 counter-latching element 13. In the present case, the panel 4 six locking elements 12 and the handle housing 3 six counter-latching element 13, wherein this are arranged circumferentially on the panel 4 and the handle housing 3. The number of locking elements 12 and

Counter-locking element 13 can be increased or reduced as needed, wherein this is dependent on the Matehalen and the size of the aperture 4 and the handle housing 3. In the assembled state of the panel 4, the locking element 12 are arranged behind the counter-locking elements 13 to prevent transverse movement of the panel 4 relative to the handle housing 3. The latching connection, in particular the counter-latching elements 13, are formed as an undercut connection, wherein in the mounted state of the diaphragm 4 arranged on the panel 4 locking element 12 is engaged with a, in particular L-shaped, arranged on the handle housing undercut recess 14. The undercut recess 14, in particular a wall 15 of the undercut recess 14, is formed at least partially by the counter-latching element 13. When mounting the panel 4 on the

Handle housing 3 clipped one consequently arranged on the panel 4

Locking elements 12 with the respective locking portions 16, in particular with the respective walls 15th

The second positive connection between the panel 4 and the handle housing

3 is formed as a clip connection, wherein the opening 10 is arranged in the region of the clip connection.

The clip connection is formed by a projection 17 arranged on the panel 4 and an elastically movable clip 18 arranged on the handle housing 3, which is designed as an L-shaped tongue 19. The panel 4 and the projection 17 are formed as one piece, in particular as a one-piece injection molded part, and comprise the same material. On the L-shaped tongue 19, a tongue projection 20 is arranged, which is opposite to the opening 10, in particular with respect to the guide channel 1 1, is arranged.

In the assembled state of the panel 4 on the handle housing 3, the clip 18 contacts the projection 17 in order to secure the panel 4 in the longitudinal direction L. When inserting the key shank 8, the elastic clip 18 is designed to be movable in order to release or cancel the second positive connection, in particular the contact between the projection 17 and the clip 18.

The third positive connection between the panel 4 and the handle housing 3 is formed as a rib-groove connection, which is shown enlarged in the figure 13. The rib-groove connection is made by at least one on the panel

4 arranged groove 21 and at least one on the handle housing. 3

arranged rib member 22 is formed. Alternatively, the rib-groove connection can also be arranged by at least one arranged on the panel 4 Rippenelement 22 and by at least one arranged on the handle housing 3 groove 21 is formed.

The following describes how the assembly of the door handle module 1, in particular the assembly and disassembly of the diaphragm 4 takes place.

During the initial installation of the door handle module 1 in the factory this is in a

Mounting opening of the door mounted. In this case, the door handle module 1 is inserted from the rear through the mounting hole in the door and fixed inside the door, for example by at least one screw and / or clip connection. In order to scratch the panel 4, in particular scratching the lacquer layer arranged on the panel 4 during the passage of the door handle module 1 through the

To prevent mounting opening of the door, the panel 4 is first attached to the handle housing 3 when the carrier 5 has been secured within the door 5. The assembly of the panel 4 on the handle housing 3 is possible both in the rest position and in the operating position and in the intermediate position, because only a force in the transverse direction Q to the handle housing 3 must be applied to attach the panel 4 on the handle housing 3. Consequently, a worker takes the panel 4 in his hand and pushes them in the transverse direction Q to the handle housing 3. At the same time the first, second and third positive connection between the panel 4 and the handle housing 3 is made. As already described above, the panel 4 is secured by the locking elements 12 and the counter-locking elements 13 in the transverse direction Q. At the same time contacted in the context of the second positive connection, the projection 17, the L-shaped tongue 19 and secures the aperture 4 in the longitudinal direction L. To further ensure security against slippage of the panel 4 relative to the handle housing 3 in the longitudinal direction L, which engages the panel. 4 arranged rib member 22 in the arranged on the handle housing 3 groove 21, wherein the rib member 22 and the groove 21 form a positive press connection. As a result, the panel 4 is safe, rattle-free and firmly connected to the handle housing 3, so that even during the journey of the motor vehicle, a drop in the aperture 4 is excluded from the handle housing 3.

In the course of motor vehicle life, it could happen that a dismantling of the panel 4 is required because, for example, in the handle housing. 3

arranged electronic unit is defective and needs to be replaced, or even the paint layer of the panel 4 has scratches and for aesthetic reasons should be replaced. In both cases, a decrease in the aperture 4 from the handle housing 3 is required.

The dismantling will be explained in more detail below with reference to FIGS. 9 to 12. The non-destructive disassembly of the panel 4 in the transverse direction Q is feasible only by releasing the second positive connection, and when the handle unit 2 is in an intermediate position or in the operating position. Therefore, first the handle unit 2, preferably moved to the operating position to make the opening 10 accessible to the worker. For disassembly then an article is needed, which must be introduced through the opening 10 in the handle housing 3. This is suitable, in particular the key shank 8 of the emergency key 7, because the dimensions of the key shank 8 are matched to the dimensions of the opening 10 and the guide channel 1 1, in order substantially free of play

Insert key shaft 8 in the handle housing 3. As shown in FIG. 9, the key shaft 8 is inserted into the handle housing 3. In this case, the key shaft 8 is in the opening 10 and in the guide channel 1 1 and touches the tongue projection 20 of the clip 18. The arranged in the handle housing 3 L-shaped tongue 19 is in contact with the projection 17. The user presses the

Key shank 8 in the direction of the tongue projection 20. In the figure 10, which shows a section A-A of Figure 9, it can be seen how the key shank 8 is inserted into the guide channel 1 1. In a dashed representation, the state in Figure 9 is shown, in which the key shaft 8, the elastic tongue 19 has pushed away from the projection 17. In this course, the projection 17 is released and the second positive connection between the diaphragm 4 and the

Gripped handle housing 3. The panel 4 can then be moved in the longitudinal direction L to the handle housing 3, as shown in Figure 1 1. In this case, once again a somewhat increased expenditure of force must be expended, because the third form-fitting connection must be canceled by the rib element 22 having to be released from the groove 21. When moving the diaphragm 4, the first positive connection is also resolved because the locking element 22 is led out of the locking portion 13. When the latching element 22 has moved completely out of the latching section 13, the panel 4 can be removed again in the transverse direction Q to the handle housing 3. As can be seen in FIG. 12, the panel 4 has been removed from the handle housing 3. The elastic clip 18,

in particular the tongue 19, has returned to its original position, because the key shaft 8 is pulled out of the handle housing again. After the key shank 8 has been completely removed from the handle housing 3, the mounting of the aperture 4 can take place.

Other alternative embodiments of the door handle module 1 are possible, so that the functional component can also be designed as a camera unit, or as a light sensor or as apron lighting, the apron lighting only in the

Operating position for illuminating the apron is activated to illuminate the apron.

As already mentioned above, instead of an opening 10, a recess can also be arranged on the handle housing 3.

It is also conceivable that the opening 10 or recess with a

Rubber lip is provided, which closes the opening 10 or recess and only when passing through the article, in particular the key shaft 8, opens. The rubber lip therefore also serves as protection against moisture and

Pollution, which could otherwise penetrate into the handle housing 3 through the opening 10 or recess.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1 door handle module

2 handle unit

3 handle housing

4 aperture

5 carriers

6 lock cylinders

7 emergency keys

8 key shaft

9 gripping section

10 opening

1 1 guide channel

12 locking element

13 counter catch element

14 undercut recess

15 wall

6 latching section

17 lead

18 clip

19 tongue

20 tongue tab

21 groove

22 ribbed element

Claims

Patent claims

1 . Door handle module (1) for a motor vehicle, at least comprising a handle unit (2) comprising a handle housing (3) and a cover (4), the handle unit (2) being designed to be movable to a door of the motor vehicle at least between a rest position and an operating position and the In the rest position, the panel (4) is arranged at least substantially flush with an outside of the door, the panel (4) being connectable to the handle housing (3) via at least two positive connections,

characterized in that

When the cover (4) is mounted, at the same time a first positive connection, which secures the cover (4) relative to the handle housing (3) in the transverse direction (Q), and a second positive connection, which secures the cover (4) relative to the handle housing (3 ) in the longitudinal direction (L), can be produced between the handle housing (3) and the cover (4), with non-destructive dismantling of the cover (4) in the transverse direction (Q) only being possible by loosening the second positive connection, whereby only After releasing the second positive connection, the first positive connection can be released.

2. Door handle module (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that

Door handle module (1) comprises a carrier (5).

3. Door handle module (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the handle unit (2) has a recess or opening (10) into which an object, in particular a key shaft (8), can be inserted in order to create the second positive connection between the panel (4) and the

Release the handle housing (3).

4. Door handle module (1) according to claim 3 or, characterized in that the opening (10) or recess is arranged on the handle housing (3).

5. Door handle module (1) according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that the opening (10) or recess opens into a guide channel (1 1) which is at least partially arranged within the handle housing (3).

6. Door handle module (1) according to at least one of claims 3 to 5, characterized

characterized in that the recess or opening (10) is arranged in the rest position invisibly from the outside within the carrier (5).

7. Door handle module (1) according to at least one of claims 1 to 6, characterized

characterized in that a release of the second positive connection between the panel (4) and the handle housing (3) can only be carried out in the operating position and/or in an intermediate position in which the handle unit (2) is located between a rest position and an operating position .

8. Door handle module (1) according to at least one of claims 1 to 7, characterized

characterized in that the first positive connection between the cover (4) and the handle housing (3) is formed by at least one latching connection.

9. Door handle module (1) according to claim 8, characterized in that

Snap connection by at least one arranged on the cover (4).

Locking element (12) and at least one counter-locking element (13) arranged on the handle housing (3), wherein in the assembled state of the cover (4), the locking element (12) is arranged behind the counter-locking element (13) in order to prevent a transverse movement of the cover ( 4) to prevent.

10. Door handle module (1) according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that the locking connection is designed as an undercut connection, with the cover (4) arranged on the cover (4) in an assembled state

Locking element (12) in engagement with a, in particular L-shaped, on

Handle housing (3) arranged undercut recess (14).

1 1 .Door handle module (1) according to claim 10, characterized in that the undercut recess (14), in particular a wall (15) of

Undercut recess (14), at least partially through this

Counter-locking element (13) is formed.

12. Door handle module (1) according to at least one of claims 1 to 1 1, characterized in that the second positive connection between the cover (4) and the handle housing (3) is formed by at least one clip connection.

13. Door handle module (1) according to claim 12, characterized in that

Recess or opening (10) arranged in the area of the clip connection.

14. Door handle module (1) according to claim 12 or 13, characterized in that the clip connection is provided by a projection arranged on the cover (4).

(17) and an elastically movable clip arranged on the handle housing (3).

(18) is formed, with the cover (4) in the assembled state

Handle housing (3) the clip (18) contacts the projection (17) to secure the panel (4) in the longitudinal direction (L).

15. Door handle module (1) according to claim 14, characterized in that the

elastically movable clip (18) is designed as an L-shaped tongue (19).

16. Door handle module (1) according to claim 15, characterized in that a tongue projection (20) is arranged on the L-shaped tongue (19), which is opposite the opening (10) or recess, in particular opposite the guide channel (1 1), is arranged.

17. Door handle module (1) according to at least one of claims 14 to 16, characterized in that when the object is inserted, the elastic clip (18) is designed to be movable in order to ensure the second positive connection, in particular the contact between the projection (17) and the Clip (18) to be released.

18. Door handle module (1) according to at least one of claims 1 to 17, characterized in that the cover (4) and the handle housing (3) can be connected by a third positive connection, the third

positive connection is designed as a rib-groove connection, which is formed by at least one groove (21) arranged on the cover (4) and by at least one rib element (22) arranged on the handle housing (3), or which is formed by at least one the panel (4) arranged rib element (22) and by at least one on the

Handle housing (3) arranged groove (21) is formed.

19. Door handle module (1) according to at least one of claims 1 to 18, characterized in that when the cover (4) is installed, the first positive connection and the third positive connection, which additionally extend the cover (4) in the longitudinal direction (L). secures, between the

Handle housing (3) and the cover (4) can be produced.

20. Door handle module (1) according to at least one of claims 1 to 19, characterized in that a non-destructive dismantling of the panel (4) can only be carried out by loosening the second positive connection, with the second positive connection only being released after the second positive connection has been released third positive connection can be carried out.

21 .Door handle module (1) according to at least one of claims 1 to 20, characterized in that a functional component, in particular a lock cylinder (6), within the carrier (5) and behind the handle unit (2), in particular behind the handle housing (3) , is arranged.