GB2582264A - A door system for a vehicle - Google Patents

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GB2582264A
GB2582264A GB1902870.3A GB201902870A GB2582264A GB 2582264 A GB2582264 A GB 2582264A GB 201902870 A GB201902870 A GB 201902870A GB 2582264 A GB2582264 A GB 2582264A
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Nicholas Murray James
Moffatt Benjamin
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05F—DEVICES FOR MOVING WINGS INTO OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION; CHECKS FOR WINGS; WING FITTINGS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, CONCERNED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE WING
    • E05F15/00—Power-operated mechanisms for wings
    • E05F15/60—Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators
    • E05F15/603—Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors
    • E05F15/632—Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for horizontally-sliding wings
    • E05F15/655—Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for horizontally-sliding wings specially adapted for vehicle wings
    • 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
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60J—WINDOWS, WINDSCREENS, NON-FIXED ROOFS, DOORS, OR SIMILAR DEVICES FOR VEHICLES; REMOVABLE EXTERNAL PROTECTIVE COVERINGS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES
    • B60J5/00—Doors
    • B60J5/04—Doors arranged at the vehicle sides
    • B60J5/06—Doors arranged at the vehicle sides slidable; foldable
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R25/00—Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles
    • B60R25/20—Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off
    • B60R25/2027—Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off with data signals passing through the human body
    • 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
    • E05B81/77—Detection of handle operation; Detection of a user approaching a handle; Electrical switching actions performed by door handles comprising sensors detecting the presence of the hand of a user
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
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    • E05B81/78—Detection of handle operation; Detection of a user approaching a handle; Electrical switching actions performed by door handles as part of a hands-free locking or unlocking operation
    • 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
    • E05B83/40—Locks for passenger or like doors for sliding doors
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05F—DEVICES FOR MOVING WINGS INTO OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION; CHECKS FOR WINGS; WING FITTINGS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, CONCERNED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE WING
    • E05F1/00—Closers or openers for wings, not otherwise provided for in this subclass
    • E05F1/08—Closers or openers for wings, not otherwise provided for in this subclass spring-actuated, e.g. for horizontally sliding wings
    • E05F1/16—Closers or openers for wings, not otherwise provided for in this subclass spring-actuated, e.g. for horizontally sliding wings for sliding wings
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05F—DEVICES FOR MOVING WINGS INTO OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION; CHECKS FOR WINGS; WING FITTINGS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, CONCERNED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE WING
    • E05F15/00—Power-operated mechanisms for wings
    • E05F15/70—Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation
    • E05F15/73—Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to movement or presence of persons or objects
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05F—DEVICES FOR MOVING WINGS INTO OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION; CHECKS FOR WINGS; WING FITTINGS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, CONCERNED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE WING
    • E05F15/00—Power-operated mechanisms for wings
    • E05F15/70—Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation
    • E05F15/73—Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to movement or presence of persons or objects
    • E05F15/75—Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to movement or presence of persons or objects responsive to the weight or other physical contact of a person or object
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
    • E05Y2201/00—Constructional elements; Accessories therefor
    • E05Y2201/40—Motors; Magnets; Springs; Weights; Accessories therefor
    • E05Y2201/404—Function thereof
    • E05Y2201/422—Function thereof for opening
    • E05Y2201/426—Function thereof for opening for the initial opening movement
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
    • E05Y2900/00—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof
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Abstract

A door system for a vehicle comprising a door 12 a latching mechanism and an elongate and vertically orientated activation device 30 that extends over a substantial portion of the height of thedoor and is triggered by a user's body at one of a plurality of locations, wherein triggering releases the latching mechanism and the door at least partially opens upon release of the latching mechanism. The activation device may extend continuously or be a series of discrete portion (Fig 3). It may be located on the door or adjacent to the door, e.g. on the B-pillar. It may extend over 50% of the door or the entire height. Preferably there is a sensor to detect the presence of a person opening the door or a switch activated by the user, e.g. a part of their body when their hands are full are carrying an item. The door may open via a passive or active door opener. The door is preferably a sliding door on a commercial vehicle but may also be a passenger door or boot or trunk.

Description

A DOOR SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE
Technical Field
The present disclosure relates to a door system for a vehicle and particularly, but not exclusively, relates to a door system that allows a user to at least partially open the door using their body rather than their arms.
Background
Vehicle users often carry items when they approach their vehicle and might not have a spare hand to open a door of the vehicle. Previous solutions to this problem have included sensors beneath the vehicle that detect a foot and that will open the door of the vehicle upon such detection. However, such systems are expensive to install and maintain.
Statements of Invention
According to an aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a door system for a vehicle, the door system comprising: a door; a latching mechanism configured to selectively latch the door into a closed position; and a substantially elongate and vertically orientated activation device that extends over a substantial portion of the height of the door such that the activation device is triggered by a user's body at one of a plurality of locations extending along the substantial portion of the height of the door, wherein triggering of the activation device releases the latching mechanism and the door is configured such that the door at least partially opens upon release of the latching mechanism.
The activation device may be provided on the door. Alternatively, the activation device may be provided adjacent to the door. For example, the activation device may be provided on a B-pillar of the vehicle.
The activation device may continuously extend over the substantial portion of the height of the door. Alternatively, the activation device may comprise a plurality of discrete activatable portions. The plurality of activatable portions may be distributed, e.g. longitudinally, over the substantial portion of the height of the door.
The activation device may comprise at least one sensor. The sensor(s) may extend over the substantial portion of the height of the door. For example, in the case of the activation device comprising a plurality of discrete activatable portions, each of the plurality of activatable portions may comprise a sensor. The sensor(s) may be triggered by the presence of the user s body at or near the sensor.
The activation device may comprise at least one switch, such as a pressure switch. The switch(es) may extend over the substantial portion of the height of the door. For example, in the case of the activation device comprising a plurality of discrete activatable portions, each of the plurality of activatable portions may comprise a switch. The switch may be triggered upon the application of a force by the user towards the vehicle.
The substantial portion of the height of the door may correspond to 50% or more of the height of the door. The activation device may extend from (or from below) a knee height to (or to above) a shoulder height of a typical user. For example, the activation device may extend approximately from (or from below) the knee pivot height of a 50% percentile Hybrid TR male dummy as defined by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and set out in the US Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. In particular, the activation device may extend from (or from below) a height from the ground of approx. 495 mm. The activation device may extend approximately to (or to above) a shoulder height of a 50% or 95% percentile Hybrid HT male dummy. In particular, the activation device may extend to (or to above) a height from the ground of approx. 1450 mm or 1740mm.
The door may be configured to at least partially open upon release of the latching mechanism by virtue of a passive mechanism. The passive mechanism may comprise a resilient member (such as a spring) that may bias the door away from the closed position. The door may then be fully opened by the user.
The door may be configured to at least partially open upon release of the latching mechanism by virtue of an active mechanism. The active mechanism may comprise an actuator (such as a motor or linear actuator) that is configured to move the door away from the closed position. The actuator may continue to open the door.
The door system may further comprise a locking mechanism configured to selectively lock the door in the closed position. The locking mechanism may be unlocked by a wireless keyless entry device.
The door may slide and/or rotate when it opens. The door may provide access to a cabin of the vehicle and/or a cargo space of the vehicle (e.g. boot, trunk or any other cargo area).
A vehicle, such as a motor vehicle (e.g. a commercial motor vehicle), may comprise the above-mentioned door system.
To avoid unnecessary duplication of effort and repetition of text in the specification, certain features are described in relation to only one or several aspects or embodiments of the invention. However, it is to be understood that, where it is technically possible, features described in relation to any aspect or embodiment of the invention may also be used with any other aspect or embodiment of the invention.
Brief Description of the Drawings
For a better understanding of the present invention, and to show more clearly how it may be carried into effect, reference will now be made, by way of example, to the accompanying drawings, in which: Figure 1 is a pictorial representation of a motor vehicle comprising a sliding door shown in a partially open configuration; and Figure 2 is a side view of the motor vehicle comprising a door system according to a first example of the present disclosure; Figure 3 is a side view of the motor vehicle comprising a door system according to a second
example of the present disclosure;
Figure 4 is a side view of the motor vehicle comprising a door system according to a third example of the present disclosure: Figure 5 is a schematic view of the door system according to one example of the present
disclosure: and
Figure 6 is a schematic view of the door system according to another example of the present disclosure.
Detailed Description
With reference to Figure 1, the present disclosure relates to a vehicle, such as a motor vehicle 10, comprising a door 12. The door 12 may provide access to a cabin of the vehicle and/or a cargo space of the vehicle (e.g. boot, trunk or any other cargo area). As depicted, the door 12 may translate, e.g. slide, when it opens, although in other arrangements the door may rotate or rotate and slide as it moves between open and closed positions.
As depicted, the door 12 may be provided at a side of the motor vehicle 10, although it may be provided at other positions, such as the rear of the motor vehicle. The door 12 may selectively cover an aperture 14 in a body structure 16 of the motor vehicle 10. The door 12 may be provided in addition to other doors of the vehicle, such as a pivotably openable front door 18.
The motor vehicle 10 may comprise one or more guide tracks 20A 20B, 20C, which may guide the door 12 during opening and closing of the door. A first guide track 20A may be provided at or towards the top of the door 12. A second guide track 20B may be provided at an intermediate point between the top and bottom of the door 12. A third guide track 20C may be provided at or towards the bottom of the door 12. Although three guide tracks are shown, it will be appreciated that any number of guide tracks may be provided and they may be provided at other locations than those shown in Figure 1. Alternatively, the door may be coupled to the vehicle 10 by virtue of one or more hinges.
With reference to Figure 2, a door system 100 of the vehicle 10 comprises the door 12, a latching mechanism 24 (schematically depicted in Figures 5 and 6) and an activation device 30. The latching mechanism is configured to selectively latch the door 12 into a closed position.
The door system 100 may further comprise a separate locking mechanism 26 (schematically depicted in Figure 6) configured to selectively lock the door 12 in the closed position. By way of example, the locking mechanism may be unlocked by a wireless keyless entry device 28 (again schematically depicted in Figure 6).
In the example shown in Figure 2, the activation device 30 is provided adjacent to the door 12.
In particular, the activation device 30 may be provided on a B-pillar 22 of the vehicle.
Furthermore, as depicted, the activation device 30 may be substantially elongate and may be orientated in a substantially vertical direction. The activation device 30 may extend over a substantial portion of the height of the door 12.
As depicted in Figure 2, the activation device 30 may extend continuously over the substantial portion of the height of the door, e.g. such there is a single activatable portion. Alternatively, as depicted in Figure 3, the activation device 30 may comprise a plurality of discrete activatable portions 30a-e. The plurality of activatable portions 30a-e may be distributed, e.g. longitudinally, over the substantial portion of the height of the door 12. In a further alternative depicted in Figure 4, the activation device 30 may be provided on the door 12. In this case, the activation device 30 may either comprise a single activatable portion (as shown) or a plurality of discrete activate portions like those shown in Figure 3.
The activation device 30 may extend over a range of heights from the ground that allows a user to activate the activation device 30 with a part of their body, e.g. ranging from their knee to their shoulder or even head. By way of example, the activation device may extend approximately from (or from below) the knee pivot height of a 50% percentile Hybrid Iii male dummy as defined by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and set out in the US Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. In particular, the activation device may extend from (or from below) a height from the ground of approx. 495 mm. The activation device may extend approximately to (or to above) a shoulder height of a 50% or 95% percentile Hybrid III male dummy. In particular, the activation device may extend to (or to above) a height from the ground of approx. 1450 mm or 1740mm.
Accordingly, the substantial portion of the height of the door may correspond to 50% or more of the height of the door 12. In particular, the substantial portion of the height of the door 12 may correspond to 75% or more of the height of the door 12 and, in the examples shown in Figures 2 to 4, the substantial portion of the height of the door may correspond to approximately 100% of the height of the door. It is to be appreciated however, that the activatable portion 30 may extend from a point that is below or above the bottom of the door 12. Likewise, the activatable portion 30 may extend to a point that is below or above the top of the door 12.
in any of the above-mentioned examples, the activation device 30 may comprise at least one sensor. The sensor(s) may extend over the substantial portion of the height of the door 12. For example, in the case of the activation device 30 comprising a plurality of discrete activatable portions 30a-e, each of the plurality of activatable portions may comprise a sensor. The sensor(s) may be triggered by the presence of the user's body at or near the sensor. By way of example, the sensor(s) may comprise proximity sensor(s) or contact sensor(s).
Additionally or alternatively, the activation device 30 may comprise at least one switch, such as a pressure switch. The switch(es) may extend over the substantial portion of the height of the door 12. For example, in the case of the activation device 30 comprising a plurality of discrete activatable portions 30a-e, each of the plurality of activatable portions may comprise a switch. The switch may be triggered upon the application of a force by the user towards the vehicle.
With any of the above-described examples, when the activation device 30 is triggered by a user's body at one or more points along the length of the activation device 30, the latching mechanism 24 is released. The door 12 (or door 18) is configured such that upon release of the latching mechanism 24, the door at least partially opens (e.g. provided the locking mechanism is in an unlocked state). In particular, the door 12 may be biased away from a closed position such that the door may open at least partially upon release of the latching mechanism. As such, when the activatable portion 30 is triggered, the door may unclench away from its dosed position. In the case of the door 12 only partially opening, the door 12 may then be opened further manually by the user, e.g. using part of their body. The user may therefore be able to unlock and open the door with their body (e.g. without using their hands) in any of the above described examples, the door 12 may also comprise a handle 32, which is configured to allow the user to selectively release the latching mechanism 24. It is envisaged that either the handle 32 or activation device 30 may be used to release the latching mechanism.
With reference to Figure 5, the activation device 30 and latching mechanism 24 may be operatively coupled to one another. For example, as mentioned above, the activation device 30 may comprise one or more switches and the switches may be mechanically coupled to the latching mechanism 24 such that activation of one of the switches releases the latching mechanism.
Furthermore, the door 12 may be configured to at least partially open upon release of the latching mechanism 24 by virtue of a passive mechanism. The passive mechanism may comprise a resilient member (such as a spring) that may bias the door 12 away from the closed position. The door 12 may then be fully opened by the user manually.
With reference to Figure 6, the activation device 30 and latching mechanism 24 may be electronically coupled to one another. in particular, the door system 100 may further comprise a controller 40 that receives a signal from the activation device 30. The controller 40 may control the latching mechanism 24 based on a trigger signal from the activation device 30. The same controller 40 (or a different controller) may receive a wireless signal from the wireless keyless entry device 28 and upon receipt of the appropriate signal may unlock the locking mechanism 26.
Furthermore, in any of the above-described examples, the door 12 may be configured to at least partially open upon release of the latching mechanism 24 by virtue of an active mechanism.
The active mechanism may comprise an actuator 34 (such as a motor or linear actuator) that is configured to move the door 12 away from the closed position. The actuator 34 may continue to open the door to a filly open position. The controller 40 (or a different controller) may actuate the actuator 34 once the latching mechanism 24 (and locking mechanism 26) have been released.
The door system 100 described above relates to door 12 (e.g. the cargo bay door), but it is also envisaged that the door system 100 may relate to the door 18 (e.g. a passenger compartment door) such that door 18 may be opened by activation device 30.
The present disclosure provides a convenient way of opening the door of a vehicle without requiring a free hand. This may be particularly beneficial for commercial vehicles, for which a user may be carrying items of cargo.
it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that although the invention has been described by way of example, with reference to one or more examples, it is not limited to the disclosed examples and alternative examples may be constructed without departing from the scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

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  1. Claims 1. A door system for a vehicle, the door system comprising: a door: a latching mechanism configured to selectively latch the door into a closed position; and a substantially elongate and vertically orientated activation device that extends over a substantial portion of the height of the door such that the activation device is triggered by a user's body at one of a plurality of locations extending along the substantial portion of the height of the door, wherein triggering of the activation device releases the latching mechanism and the door is configured such that the door at least partially opens upon release of the latching mechanism.
  2. 2 The door system of claim I wherein the activation device is provided on the door.
  3. 3. The door system of claim 1, wherein the activation device is provided adjacent to the door.
  4. 4. The door system of claim 3 wherein the activation device is provided on a B-pillar of the vehicle.s.
  5. The door system of any of the preceding claims, wherein the activation device continuously extends over the substantial portion of the height of the door.
  6. 6. The door system of any of claims 1 to 4, wherein the activation device comprises a plurality of discrete activatable portions, the plurality of activatable portions being distributed over the substantial portion of the height of the door.
  7. 7. The door system of any of the preceding claims, wherein the activation device comprises at least one sensor, the sensor being triggered by the presence of the user's body at or near the 30 sensor.
  8. 8. The door system of any of the preceding claims, wherein the activation device comprises at least one switch, the switch being triggered upon the application of a force by the user towards the vehicle.
  9. 9. The door system of any of the preceding claims, wherein the activation device extends from a knee height to a shoulder height of a typical user.
  10. 10. The door system of any of the preceding claims, wherein the door is configured to at least partially open upon release of the latching mechanism by virtue of a passive mechanism.
  11. 11. The door system of claim 10, wherein the passive mechanism comprises a resilient member that biases the door away from the closed position.
  12. 12. The door system of any of the preceding claims, wherein the door is configured to at least partially open upon release of the latching mechanism by virtue of an active mechanism.
  13. 13. The door system of claim 12, wherein the active mechanism comprises an actuator that is configured to move the door away from the closed position.
  14. 14. The door system of any of the preceding claims, wherein the door system further comprises a locking mechanism configured to selectively lock the door in the closed position.
  15. 15. A vehicle comprising the door system of any of the preceding claims.
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