GB2253435A - Latch module for a vehicle door - Google Patents

Latch module for a vehicle door Download PDF

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GB2253435A
GB2253435A GB9104447A GB9104447A GB2253435A GB 2253435 A GB2253435 A GB 2253435A GB 9104447 A GB9104447 A GB 9104447A GB 9104447 A GB9104447 A GB 9104447A GB 2253435 A GB2253435 A GB 2253435A
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door
support plate
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William D Issacs
John Leech
Peter Prosser
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Ford Motor Co
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Priority to DE1992602191 priority patent/DE69202191T2/en
Priority to EP19920301708 priority patent/EP0508580B1/en
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B81/00—Power-actuated vehicle locks
    • E05B81/02—Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the type of actuators used
    • E05B81/04—Electrical
    • E05B81/06—Electrical using rotary motors
    • 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
    • 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
    • E05B17/00—Accessories in connection with locks
    • E05B17/10—Illuminating devices on or for locks or keys; Transparent or translucent lock parts; Indicator lights
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B63/00—Locks or fastenings with special structural characteristics
    • E05B63/0056—Locks with adjustable or exchangeable lock parts
    • 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
    • E05B77/22—Functions related to actuation of locks from the passenger compartment of the vehicle
    • E05B77/24—Functions related to actuation of locks from the passenger compartment of the vehicle preventing use of an inner door handle, sill button, lock knob or the like
    • E05B77/28—Functions related to actuation of locks from the passenger compartment of the vehicle preventing use of an inner door handle, sill button, lock knob or the like for anti-theft purposes, e.g. double-locking or super-locking
    • 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
    • E05B79/06—Mounting of handles, e.g. to the wing or to the lock
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B83/00—Vehicle locks specially adapted for particular types of wing or vehicle
    • E05B83/36—Locks for passenger or like doors

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Description

2253435 LATCH MODULE FOR VEHICLE DOOR The present invention relates to a
latch module for a vehicle door.
According to one aspect of the present invention a latch module for a vehicle door comprises a door latch, an exterior door handle assembly and a cylinder lock mounted in appropriate relationship on a support plate, means being provided to permit adjustment of the exterior door handle assembly relative to the latch to accommodate tolerance variations when locating the latch, exterior door handle assembly and cylinder lock with respect to the door.
With this arrangement, the door latch, the exterior door handle assembly and the cylinder lock may be preassembled with mechanical linkages between the latch and the door handle and cylinder lock and the system may be tested before being fitted to a vehicle.
According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, ancillary electrical equipment, for example, central locking motor, double locking motor, alarm switch, illumination entry switch, infra red sensor for remote control, door ajar indicator switch and key cylinder illumination bulb assembly may be pre-assembled with th door latch, exterior door handle assembly and cylinder e lock, on the support plate, the associated wiring harness being carried by the support plate. In this manner, the associated electrical circuits may also be pre-tested before the module is fitted to the vehicle.
Preferably the interior door handle is connected to the door latch in known manner by means of a single flexible cable.
The invention is now described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawing which illustrates in perspective a latch module for a vehicle door, in accordance with the present invention.
The latch module illustrated comprises an exterior door handle 10 which is pivotally mounted on a handle housing 11, the handle housing 11 being adapted to be secured to the vehicle door in suitable manner. The handle housing 11 also includes a lock cylinder housing 12. The lock cylinder (not shown) is a snap fit within lock cylinder housing 12, so that a lock cylinder with appropriate combination may be fitted on line for a particular vehicle.
A flexible plastic plate 15 is attached to the handle housing 11 by a pair of rubber plugs 16 which engage in keyhole apertures 17 in the plate 15 and the housing 11. A latch assembly 20 is secured to the plate 15 in suitable manner, such that when the handle housing 11 is secured to the door in its appropriate location, the latch assembly 20 will be located in its appropriate location and may be secured to the edge of the door remote from the hinge.
The flexibility of the plate 15 will accommodate any tolerance variations in the lateral positioning of the latch assembly 20, while the resilience of the rubber plugs 16 will accommodate tolerance variations in the spacing and orientation of the locations of the door to which the handle housing 11 and latch assembly 20 are secured.
is The door handle 10 is connected to a latch release lever 21 on the latch assembly 20, by means of a rod 22, the rod 22 being secured at one end to the handle 10 and at the other end to the lever 21 in conventional manner, for example by means of suitable clips (not shown).
The lock cylinder housing 12 has a lever 23 which is engaged by the lock cylinder when inserted in the housing 12 and moves when the lock cylinder is rotated by means of a key. The lever 23 is connected by rod 24 to a locking lever 25 of the latch assembly 20. The rod 24 may again be secured to the lever 23 and to the locking lever 25 by suitable clip means.
An interior door handle (not shown) is connected, in known manner, to the latch assembly 20 via push/pull cable 26, so that the interior door handle may actuate the latch release lever 21.
A central locking motor/double locking motor 30 is formed integrally of the latch assembly 20, for electronic locking or unlocking of the latch. A door lock control switch 35 clips onto the lock cylinder housing 12 and is located radially thereof by projection 36. A cam formation on lever 23 which will rotate with lever 23 as the lock cylinder is turned by means of a key, engages follower means on the door lock control switch 35 to control the switch 35.
An aperture 40 is provided in the handle housing 11 adjacent lock cylinder housing 12, a bulb assembly 41 being located with respect to the handle housing 11 adjacent aperture 40 to provide illumination for the door lock. A second aperture 45 is provided through the handle housing 11 on the side of the handle 10 remote from lock cylinder housing 12. An infra-red receiver 46 is clipped to the handle housing 11 adjacent aperture 45 for remote infra-red door locking and alarm setting. Switch means 50 may also be located with respect to the handle housing 11 to sense movement of the door handle 10 to control the courtesy lights of the vehicle. Switch 55 is assocated with the latch assembly 20, to provide an indication when the door is ajar.
is The wiring to the motor 30, switches 35, 50 and 55, infra-red receiver 46, and a bulb assembly 41 may be secured to plate 15, for example by means of clips, suitable connection means being provided on the plate 15 by which the various circuits may be connected to the main loom of the vehicle.
The module described above provides a self contained assembly which may be assembled and tested prior to fitting to the vehicle. When fitted to the vehicle, the handle assembly 11 and latch assembly 20 are secured to the vehicle door in their appropriate locations, and the interior door handle (not shown) may be secured with respect to the interior door trim panel prior to it being fitted. An external trim bezel will then be fitted around the door handle 10 and secured internally of the door by suitable means.
It should be noted that the various electronic components included in the latch module, are given by way of example only and any combination of these components and/or additional components may be used. Where various components are not used, the components of the module may be adapted accordingly or a component of common design, for example the handle housing 11 may be used, the exterior trim bezel being adapted, for example to blank - 6 the aperture 45 if an infra-red receiver is not to be incorporated.
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Claims (11)

  1. CLAIMS is A latch module for a vehicle door comprising a door latch, an
    exterior door handle assembly and a cylinder lock mounted in appropriate relationship on a support plate, means being provided to permit adjustment of the exterior door handle assembly relative to the latch to accommodate tolerance variations when locating the latch, exterior door handle assembly and cylinder lock with respect to the door.
  2. 2. A door latch according to Claim 1 in which the handle assembly comprises a handle housing to which a handle is pivotally attached, said handle housing being adapted to be secured to the vehicle door, the support plate being attached to the handle housing by flexible connecting means.
  3. 3. A latch module according to Claim 2 in which the support plate is secured to the handle housing by means of rubber plugs.
  4. 4. A latch module according to Claim 3 in which the rubber plugs engage in keyhole apertures in the handle housing and in the support plate to connect the support plate to the handle housing.
  5. 5. A latch module according to any one of Claims 2 to 4 - 8 in which the lock cylinder is located with respect to the handle housing.
  6. 6. A latch module according to any one of the preceding claims in which the latch assembly is connected to an interior door handle by means of a flexible cable.
  7. 7. A latcl module according to any one of the preceding claims in which ancillary electrical equipment associated with the door latch, the exterior door handle assembly or the cylinder lock is preassembled with the door latch, exterior door handle assembly and cylinder lock on the support plate.
  8. 8. A latch module according to Claim 7 in which a central locking motor, a double locking motor, an illumination entry switch, an infra-red sensor for remot control, a door ajar indicator switch, a key cylinder illumination bulb assembly or any combination thereof, are preassembled with the door latch, exterior door handle assembly and cylinder lock on the support plate.
  9. 9. A latch module according to Claim 7 or 8 in which wires from the ancillary electrical equipment are secured to the support plate.
  10. 10. A latch module according to any one of Claims 8 to 9 in which connection means is provided on the support - 9 plate for connection of the ancillary electrica:L equipment to the vehicle wiring loom.
  11. 11. A latch module substantially as described herein, with reference to and as shown in the accompanying drawing.
GB9104447A 1991-03-02 1991-03-02 Latch module for a vehicle door Withdrawn GB2253435A (en)

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GB9104447A GB2253435A (en) 1991-03-02 1991-03-02 Latch module for a vehicle door
DE1992602191 DE69202191T2 (en) 1991-03-02 1992-02-28 Module for locking the door of a car.
EP19920301708 EP0508580B1 (en) 1991-03-02 1992-02-28 Latch module for vehicle door

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DE69202191T2 (en) 1995-08-31

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