Classifications

• • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
  • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
  • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
  • E05B77/00—Vehicle locks characterised by special functions or purposes
  • E05B77/02—Vehicle locks characterised by special functions or purposes for accident situations
  • E05B77/04—Preventing unwanted lock actuation, e.g. unlatching, at the moment of collision
• • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
  • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
  • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
  • E05B17/00—Accessories in connection with locks
  • E05B17/0054—Fraction or shear lines; Slip-clutches, resilient parts or the like for preventing damage when forced or slammed
  • E05B17/0062—Fraction or shear lines; Slip-clutches, resilient parts or the like for preventing damage when forced or slammed with destructive disengagement

Definitions

• TITLE Arrangement for vehicle opening with locking means keeping the opening closed in the event of an impact.
• the present invention relates to an arrangement for a vehicle opening.
• the invention also relates to an opening comprising such an arrangement.
• the invention also relates to a vehicle comprising such an arrangement or such an opening.
• the invention relates to a method of operating such a vehicle or such opening or such arrangement.
• a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, of the prior art is generally provided, in particular on each side door, with an external opening control for the side door, for example of the handle type.
• the exterior opening control is generally arranged on an exterior panel of the door concerned.
• An action on this external opening control generally results, via a pivoting actuating lever winding a cable, the activation of a lock causing the opening of the door.
• the door is opened in an inopportune manner, which turns out to be dangerous and contrary to regulatory requirements.
• the vehicle cannot be like this marketed. Indeed, a door deformed by an impact must remain closed in order to ensure its function of protecting the occupants of the vehicle.
• the aim of the invention is to provide an arrangement which overcomes the above drawbacks.
• the invention provides a simple, reliable and economical arrangement participating in keeping an opening closed in the event of an impact.
• the invention relates to an arrangement for a vehicle opening, in particular a motor vehicle, in particular a side door type opening, the arrangement comprising:
• an actuating lever of the lock pivoting in a first direction towards a rest position of the actuating lever in which the lock blocks such a door, and in a second direction towards an opening position of the actuating lever in which the lock releases on opening such a door
• an opening control for such a leaf comprising a fixed part, in particular an external opening control
• the blocking means comprising a first part and a second part, the first part being intended to slide relative to the second part during such an impact, in particular the first part being intended to slide within the second part.
• the second part of the locking means can be integrated into the fixed part of the opening control, in particular the second part can be integral with the fixed part of the opening control.
• the first part and the second part can be fixed relative to each other by a first fixing means intended to allow the separation of the first part from the second part during such an impact.
• the first part and the second part of the locking means may be integral and may form the same part and the first part and the second part may be fixed with respect to each other by a second fixing means intended to break during such a shock.
• the second attachment means may include at least one breakable fin extending between the first part and the second part.
• the second part can be fixed, in particular by clipping and / or screwing, on the fixed part of the opening control, in particular on a base of the opening control.
• the first part may comprise a bearing face arranged at a distance, in the transverse or substantially transverse direction, of between 3 mm and 9 mm, in particular 6 mm, relative to an element, in particular the lock, against which the face d
• the support of the first part can come into contact in the event of an impact.
• the bearing face may be planar or substantially planar and / or may extend in a vertical and longitudinal plane or substantially in a vertical and longitudinal plane.
• the first part may comprise a locking portion, in particular a bevelled locking portion comprising a locking face.
• the actuating lever may include a stop face intended to come into contact with the blocking portion of the first part upon impact so as to block any pivoting of the actuating lever in the second direction.
• the invention also relates to an opening, in particular a motor vehicle opening, in particular a side door type opening, comprising an arrangement as defined above.
• the invention also relates to a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, comprising an opening as defined above and / or an arrangement as defined above.
• the invention also relates to a method of operating a vehicle as defined above or an opening as defined above or an arrangement as defined above, the method comprising in the event of a side impact on the opening:
• a step of moving the opening control in particular moving the fixed part of the opening control and / or a base of the opening control, in the transverse direction or substantially transverse in the same direction that the direction of the impact as a result of the deformation of the outer panel,
• FIG. 1 is a view of a vehicle according to one embodiment of the invention
• Figure 2 is a top view of an arrangement according to one embodiment of the invention
• FIG. 3 is a view in partial section along a vertical and longitudinal plane of the arrangement according to the embodiment of the invention
• Figure 4 is a partial perspective view of the arrangement according to the embodiment of the invention
• FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a means for locking the arrangement according to one embodiment of the invention
• FIG. 6 is another perspective view of the locking means of the arrangement according to the embodiment of the invention
• FIG. 1 is a view of a vehicle according to one embodiment of the invention
• Figure 2 is a top view of an arrangement according to one embodiment of the invention
• FIG. 3 is a view in partial section along a vertical and longitudinal plane of the arrangement according to the embodiment of the invention
• Figure 4 is a partial perspective view of the arrangement according to the embodiment of the invention
• FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a means for locking the arrangement according to one embodiment of the invention
• FIG. 6 is another
• FIG. 7 is a partial schematic sectional view along a vertical and transverse plane of a vehicle opening according to one embodiment of the invention, the opening being closed, not subjected to an impact and the opening control n 'not being solicited;
• FIG. 8 is a partial schematic sectional view along a vertical and transverse plane of the opening according to the embodiment of the invention, the opening being closed, not subjected to an impact and the opening control being requested;
• FIG. 9 is a partial schematic sectional view along a vertical and transverse plane of the vehicle opening according to the embodiment of the invention, the opening being closed and subjected to an impact;
• FIG. 10 is a partial schematic sectional view along a vertical and transverse plane of the vehicle opening according to the embodiment of the invention, the opening being closed and deformed by an impact.
• the direction in which a motor vehicle moves in a straight line is defined as being the longitudinal direction X.
• the direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction located in a plane parallel to the ground, is called the transverse direction Y.
• the third direction, perpendicular to the other two, is called the vertical direction Z.
• X is the longitudinal direction in the front-rear direction of the vehicle, therefore directed towards the rear
• Y is the transverse direction directed towards the right
• Z is the vertical direction directed upwards.
• the forward direction corresponds to the direction in which the motor vehicle usually moves in the longitudinal direction and is opposite to the rear direction.
• FIG. 1 illustrates an embodiment of a vehicle, for example a motor vehicle 1.
• the motor vehicle 1 comprises at least one opening according to one embodiment.
• the opening is a side door 2.
• the side door 2 shown in Figure 1 is a left side front side door
• the side door 2 can be a right side front side door.
• the opening may also be a left or right rear side door intended for rear passengers, that is to say placed behind or substantially behind the driver and possibly the front passenger (s).
• several rear side doors can be arranged on the same side of the motor vehicle 1.
• the side doors can also be hinged or sliding.
• the opening can still be a rear hinged door or a trunk door of the vehicle.
• the door 2 illustrated and described is a left side door.
• the door 2 includes an arrangement 10 illustrated in Figures 2, 3 and 4.
• the arrangement 10 includes a lock 11 whose operating states make it suitable for the movement and immobilization of the door 2 on the vehicle body.
• the arrangement 10 comprises an opening control 14 of the door 2, preferably an external opening control.
• external opening control is meant a control arranged at least partially outside the vehicle.
• Such an external opening control is intended to be requested from outside the vehicle, in other words used to open the door 2 in order to access or enter a passenger compartment of the vehicle.
• the external opening control 14 comprises a movable part 14 'of the handle type or another gripping means, intended to be pulled towards the outside of the vehicle, as illustrated by the arrow T in FIGS. 2 and 8.
• the opening control 14 comprises a fixed part 15.
• the opening control 14 also comprises an actuating lever 12.
• the actuating lever 12 is adapted to pivot, about a pivot axis A, in a first direction S1 towards a rest position PR of the actuating lever 12 in which the opening control 14 does not generate the opening of the door 2, as illustrated in FIG. 7.
• the pivoting of the actuating lever 12 is also capable of pivoting in a second direction S2, opposite to the first direction S1, towards an opening position PO of the lever of actuation 12 in which the COE 14 urges the lock 11 to release the opening door 2 (FIG. 8).
• the arrangement 10 further comprises a means 13 for transmitting movement between the actuating lever 12 of the opening control 14 and the lock 11.
• the transmission means 13 is a cable 17, for example equipped with a sheath and / or sheath stop (s) so as to make it possible to control the stroke of the cable 17.
• said transmission means may be a rod made from a rigid metal wire.
• the traction T on the movable part 14 'of the opening control 14 generates a winding E and / or a displacement of one end 17' of the cable 17 attached to the actuating lever 12.
• the winding E and / or displacement of the end 17 ' causes the release of the lock 11 by displacement of the other end of the cable at the level of the lock 11 (not illustrated).
• the winding E and / or displacement of the end 17 ’ takes place, for example, downwards.
• the movement of the other end of the cable at the level of the lock then takes place, for example, upwards. Either way, moving the cable end at the lock releases the lock and opens door 2, or allows door 2 to be opened without resistance.
• the arrangement 10 further comprises an outer panel 3 of the door 2.
• the outer panel 3 is for example made of sheet steel and / or aluminum.
• the outer panel 3 is preferably deformed in the event of an impact F, in particular in the event of a side impact, in order to absorb as much energy as possible. Indeed, as illustrated in Figures 9 and 10, during an impact F at the level of the opening control 14 or substantially in the area of the opening control 14, the outer panel 3 approaches a panel inside 4 of door 2.
• the opening control 14, in particular its fixed part 15, is fixed at least partially on the outer panel 3.
• the arrangement 10 further comprises a blocking means 20 for blocking the pivoting of the actuating lever 12 in the second direction S2. More precisely, this locking means 20 only acts in the event of an impact F on the outer panel 3. Thus, in the event of such an impact F, the actuating lever 12 is maintained towards, or at, the rest position PR as will be detailed below.
• the locking means 20 comprises a first part 21 and a second part 22.
• the first part 21 is intended to slide relative to the second part 22 upon impact in the Y direction.
• the first part and the second part are provided with complementary shapes making it possible to ensure a sliding connection between them.
• the first part 21 is intended to slide within the second part 22.
• the first part 21 can be at least partially perforated, for example by orifices 21 'of all types of section, for example straight, square or rectangular or triangular extending in the direction of translation of the first part 21.
• the first part and the second part are of complementary shapes allowing to 'provide a pivot connection between them.
• the first part 21 is intended to pivot around the second part 22.
• the first part 21 and the second part 22 are fixed relative to each other by a second fixing means 23 according to the preferred embodiment, or by a first fixing means according to a variant not shown.
• the first part 21 could also be distinct from the second part 22 so that their assembly could be carried out during the assembly of the parts in the door by an operator who would come and fix, for example by spear hooking or gluing.
• the first part 21 and the second part 22 of the locking means 20 are integral and form one and the same part.
• the first part 21 and the second part 22 are the same part which emerges from the same tooling cavity, for example by a molding process.
• the material of the locking means is polypropylene.
• the second fixing means 23 is advantageously intended to break during an impact F.
• the second fixing means 23 then comprises at least one fin 27 extending between the first part 21 and the second. part 22.
• two fins 27 are arranged, one being at the top and the other being at the bottom, or one on one side and the other on the opposite side.
• more fins 27 are provided, for example two at the top and two at the bottom, or two on one side and two on the other side.
• the fins have similar or even identical cross-sectional areas so as to promote their simultaneous breakage and / or under the same force or substantially the same compressive force which will be described later.
• the second part 22 is fixed to the fixed part 15 of the opening control 14.
• the fixing of the second part 22 is ensured by clipping and / or screwing.
• At least one clipping zone is therefore preferably arranged on the fixed part 15 of the opening control 14 to facilitate the fixing of the second part 22.
• the second part 22 then comprises at least one lug 28 or rib, for example in the shape or substantially in the shape of a sphere, of a hemisphere, intended to cooperate with at least one cavity of complementary shape formed in the fixed part 15.
• two lugs 28 are provided.
• the second part 22 can also include, for example, at least one hole 29 for the passage of at least one screw intended to be screwed into the fixed part 15 or to cooperate with threaded elements and / or attached to the fixed part 15, eg nuts.
• at least one hole 29 for the passage of at least one screw intended to be screwed into the fixed part 15 or to cooperate with threaded elements and / or attached to the fixed part 15, eg nuts.
• two holes 29 are provided.
• the locking means 20, more precisely its second part 22 can be assembled on the opening control 14 by inserting the pins 28 into cavities of the opening control. This insertion is advantageously followed by screwing (s) of screws passing through the hole (s) 29.
• the fixed part 15 of the opening control 14 is a base 16 extending for example in a lower part of the opening control 14 as illustrated in Figure 4 and illustrated schematically in Figure 7.
• the second part of the locking means is integrated into the fixed part of the opening control.
• the second part is integrated with the fixed part of the opening control.
• the first part and the second part are fixed relative to each other by a first fixing means.
• the first fixing means is capable of releasing, that is to say separating, the first part from the second part upon impact F.
• the first fixing means comprises for example one or more clips, or tabs, formed on the fixed part of the opening control cooperating with one or more cavities or grooves or notches formed on the first part.
• the first fixing means comprises for example one or more clips, or tongues, formed on the first part cooperating with one or more cavities or grooves or notches formed on the fixed part of the opening control.
• the first fixing means comprises for example several clips, or tabs, formed on the first part and on the fixed part of the opening control cooperating with one or more cavities or grooves or notches formed on the fixed part of the opening command and on the first part.
• the first part 21 preferably comprises a bearing face 24.
• the bearing face 24 is arranged at a distance D, in the transverse or substantially transverse direction, included between 3 mm and 9 mm, in particular 6 mm, compared to an element 5.
• the element 5 is arranged between the bearing face 24 and the inner panel 4.
• this element 5 is, or comprises, the lock 11.
• the bearing face 24 comes against, c ' that is to say in contact with element 5, in the event of an impact F. This is generated by the bringing together of the exterior panel 3 towards the interior panel 4 during an impact, as illustrated in FIGS. 9 and 10.
• the bearing face 24 of the first part 21 is arranged directly opposite the inner panel 4.
• a spacer (not shown) can be added between face 24 and interior panel 4.
• the bearing face 24 is flat, or substantially flat.
• the bearing face 24 extends for example in a vertical and longitudinal plane or substantially in a vertical and longitudinal plane.
• the first part 21 comprises a locking portion 25.
• the locking portion 25 takes the geometry of the stop face 18 of the lever 12 and could therefore be bevelled.
• the locking portion 25 comprises a locking face 26, as illustrated in Figures 5 and 7 in particular.
• the actuating lever 12 comprises a stop face 18.
• the stop face 18 is intended to come into contact, or substantially in contact, with the blocking portion 25 upon impact F.
• the blocking portion 25 then blocks. any pivoting of the actuating lever 12 in the second direction S2 upon impact as will be explained below.
• the method comprises a step of bearing on the outer panel 3 and of deformation of the outer panel 3 under the effect of this bearing.
• the method comprises a step of moving the opening control 14 in the transverse direction Y, or substantially transverse, in the same direction as that of the shock F. In other words this displacement takes place towards the interior panel 4.
• This displacement step is linked to the deformation of the exterior panel 3 towards the interior panel 4.
• This displacement step causes the displacement of the fixed part 15 of the opening control 14 and / or from its base 16 to the interior panel 4.
• the method then comprises a step of contacting the locking means 20 against the element 5.
• the distance D is therefore completely “caught up” due to the displacement of the outer panel causing the displacement of the control d. 'outer opening 14 fixed to the outer panel.
• the element 5 is preferably the lock 11.
• the contact of the contact step occurs between the bearing face 24 of the first part 21 and a surface 11 'of the lock 11, as shown in figure 9.
• the method comprises a step of translating the first part 21 relative to the second part 22.
• This translation is preferably done in the transverse direction, or substantially transverse.
• the translation takes place in the direction opposite to the direction of the impact F, the first part 21 being in abutment against the lock 11 in the direction of the impact.
• This translation is permitted, preferably, due to the breakage of the fins 27 extending between the first part 21 and the second part 22, as illustrated in FIG. 9.
• the continuation of the compression of the outer panel separates the first part 21 from the second part 22.
• the first part 21 then slides in the second part 22.
• the translation step of the first part is preferably permitted by "unclipping".
• the first part is linked to the fixed part of the opening control by a first detachable means, for example without breakage.
• the method comprises a step of blocking the pivoting of the actuating lever 12.
• the first part 21 begins to interfere with it. the operating lever. More translational travel strengthens blocking.
• the actuating lever 12 is prevented from pivoting in the second direction S2. This locking is provided by the contact, or substantially the contact, between the stop face 18 of the actuating lever 12 and the blocking face 26 of the blocking portion 25 of the first part 21, as illustrated in FIG. 10 Obviously, the translational stroke of the first part 21 within the base 16 of the opening control 14 is defined to prevent the lever 12 from reaching its open position PO illustrated in FIG. 8.
• the return forced to the rest position PR of the operating lever prevents any untimely maneuvering within the lock, which helps to keep the lock closed.
• This forced return of pivoting in the first direction S1 of the actuating lever is facilitated by the shape of the locking portion 25, bevelled, cooperating with the stop face 18.
• a edge 26 'of the blocking portion 25, for example at the bottom of the blocking face 26, first comes into contact with the stop face 18 at one end 18' of the stop face 18 la farther from the lever pivot axis A. The first part 21 then exerts a significant force against the stop face 18 to block or counter the pivoting.
• the pivoting lever arm in the first direction S1 is particularly important.
• the bevelled shape limits friction.
• the bevelled shape is preferably defined so that the locking face 26 and the stop face 18 are parallel or substantially parallel at the end of the impact as illustrated in FIG. 10.
• the arrangement 10 makes it possible to counter this effect and to avoid this pivoting which would generate the opening. of door 2.
• a blocker for actuating lever 12 also called a balancer.
• the actuating lever 12 houses an inertial mass to limit the risks of opening by inertial phenomenon.
• the balancer or return function is integrated into part 12 so that it provides the connection between the external control forming said gripping means and the mobile lock interface.
• the blocker or blocking means 20 comprises a system which can be qualified as a “drawer” with regard to the first part 21 sliding in the second part 22. Thus, during a side impact on a door comprising the arrangement 10, the door does not open unintentionally.
• arrangement 10 Even with a rear door that may not be completely crushed during a regulatory test, the arrangement allows the rear door to be kept closed.
• the regulations require that the kinematic connection between the opening control and the lock be permanent during the test, which is the case with arrangement 10.
• the motor vehicle 1 equipped with doors each comprising arrangement 10 is therefore homologable and compliant with regulations.
• the arrangement 10 is particularly suitable for a rear door opening control 14 which is generally connected by cable to its lock.
• the arrangement 10 neutralizes the self-opening of the external opening control 14 during a side impact by taking advantage of the deformation of the outer panel 3 of the door 2.
• the deformation of the outer panel 3 locks the actuating lever 12 in its rest position PR.
• the actuating lever 12 being responsible for pulling the cable 17 which transmits the opening command to the lock, the cable is then not towed. Having no opening order, the lock remains closed leaving the door closed. More precisely, the neutralization of the pivoting of the actuating lever is ensured by the crushing of the locking means 20 “sandwiched” between the lock 11 and the opening control 14. Due to the reduction in the distance according to the transverse direction Y between the outer panel 3 and the inner panel 4 upon impact, the locking means 20 crashes.
• the first part 21 enters the second part 22, in the manner of a drawer, during the compression of the outer panel 3.
• the locking means 20 is positioned on a rear face of the external opening control, in other words facing the lock 11.
• the locking means 20 is attached for example by clipping and / or screwing on the base 16 of the opening control 14.
• the parts 21, 22 are for example joined by a embedding connection provided by the breakable fins 27.
• the two parts 21, 22 are therefore linked by areas of weakness which break during the shock or impact. Note that there is no relative movement between the first part 21, the drawer, and the second part 22, the support, before the compression due to the impact.
• the respective shapes of the parts 21, 22 ensure a sufficiently long guide so as to avoid the phenomena of arching.
• the non-functional peripheral clearances between the first and second parts 21, 22 are increased in order to avoid any risk of arching.
• the bearing face 24 of the first part 21 is arranged near the element 5, in the transverse direction, against which it is intended to come to rest during an impact.
• the element 5 is the lock 11.
• the distance or clearance D is for example 6 mm between the bearing face 24 and the surface 1 T of the lock 11.
• the volume within the second part 22 in shock-free conditions and in the transverse direction, is such that the locking portion 25 comes in close proximity to the actuating lever 12 without interfering with its pivoting travel, as illustrated in FIG. 8.
• the locking means 20 not subjected to an impact allows a cable travel 17 which allows to always exceed the opening travel of the lock without interfering with the actuating lever 12.
• the locking portion 25 of the first part 21 is at a distance. distance D1 of the order of 1 mm relative to the actuating lever 12 at the opening end of the travel, as illustrated in FIG. 8.
• the solution does not lead to little or no modification to the opening control.
• the opening control can then remain a standard part that can be used on different doors, whether or not they include arrangement 10.
• the solution is compatible with different doors regardless of the arrangement of the parts within the door of the unit. when the face 24 to be struck of the first part 21 is correctly positioned to play its role.
• provision is made to integrate the second part into the fixed part of the opening control or into its base directly.
• the first part or drawer is for example reported clipped into the opening control, in the shock-free position.
• the breakage of the clips by deliberate fragility or “unclipping” replaces the breakage of the fins provided for in the preferred embodiment described above.
• the second part integrated into the fixed part of the opening control is standard for several door configurations and only the first part is suitable. Note that once the first part has been released, it must always be guided in translation by the second part towards the lever to immobilize it.
• the solution is applicable for any front or rear side door, regardless of the range of the vehicle, including commercial vehicles, especially when the lock and the opening control are connected by a cable. It is particularly reliable.
• the orifices 21 make it possible to reduce the mass while not degrading the incompressibility of the first part.
• the mounting of the bocage means in each door then generates a negligible addition of mass. This makes this solution compatible with the ecological objectives of reducing the mass of vehicles in connection with the reduction of pollutant emissions.
• the locking means in particular the second part being fixed or integrated into the opening control, it is easy to comply with precise geometrical conditions with respect to the element on which the first part comes up against during an impact.
• the solution according to the invention therefore achieves the desired object of preventing the inadvertent opening of the door 2 when this door 2 undergoes a side impact F deforming the outer panel 3 towards the interior of the vehicle and has the advantages following:
• the invention is particularly well suited to a motor vehicle with a side door comprising an external opening control connected to a lock by a cable-type drive system. It relates to an arrangement within such a door. It also relates to a door comprising such an arrangement. Finally, it relates to a vehicle comprising such a door and / or such an arrangement. It also relates to a method of operating such a door.
• a van type vehicle and / or utility which has at least one rear door comprising an external opening control, for example a handle-type external opening control connected to a lock by a cable-type drive system, can benefit from the advantages of the solution in the event of a rear impact.
• the solution can be adapted to a transmission of movement between the opening control and the rod-type lock.

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