JP5003201B2 - Outside door handle - Google Patents

Description

 The present invention relates to an outside door handle that opens and closes a door (a side door, a back door, etc.) provided in a vehicle, and in particular, an outside that allows a door handle to be operated not only in a horizontal direction but also in a vertical direction. It relates to the door handle.

As an outside door handle provided in a conventional vehicle, an outside door handle as described in Patent Document 1 is known. The outside door handle of Patent Document 1 has a configuration in which an outside door handle and a door lock device are connected via a wire. In this configuration, the operator grasps the outside door handle pivotally supported on the handle base fixed to the door and operates it in the horizontal direction with respect to the door panel, thereby unlocking the door lock device and opening the door. Can be doors.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 9-21253 (page 3, FIG. 1)

 However, the outside door handle having the above-described configuration can be operated only in the horizontal direction with respect to the door panel when the operator pulls the outside door handle. For this reason, for example, when the operator operates the outside handle, it must be operated in the horizontal direction depending on the height of the operator, and it cannot be said that the outside door handle has good operability.

 The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to improve the operability so that the handle can be operated from various heights regardless of the size of the operator's body shape. Is to provide a good outside door handle.

The first technical means taken in order to solve the above technical problem is provided on a door panel of a vehicle and can be operated from the vertical direction of the door panel, and supports the operation of the door handle. An operation unit that moves the position of an operated member that operates a door lock device that performs locking and unlocking by rotating in the vertical direction integrally with the door handle with respect to the door panel with respect to the door, and an operation By engaging with the engagement hole through which the support portion is inserted and the engagement hole that is horizontally provided with respect to the original position of the operation portion, and rotating around the first fulcrum, And a first link member that moves the position of the operated member.

 In this case, a second link member that is provided at a position symmetrical to the first link member with respect to the operation unit, and that rotates around the second fulcrum and moves the operated member in cooperation with the operation unit. It is good to prepare.

In addition, the door handle is provided on the door panel of the vehicle and can be operated from the vertical direction of the door panel, and the door handle rotates integrally with the door handle with respect to the door panel with respect to the operation of the door handle. In this manner, the position of the operated member is moved around the first fulcrum in cooperation with the operating unit that moves the position of the operated member that operates the door lock device that performs locking and unlocking. A first link member that moves the first link member, and a second link that is provided at a position symmetrical to the first link member with respect to the operation unit, and that rotates around the second fulcrum and moves the operated member in cooperation with the operation unit And a guide member for guiding the rotation of the first link member and the second link member.

Furthermore, the door handle is provided on the door panel of the vehicle and can be operated from the up and down direction of the door panel. With respect to the operation of the door handle, the door panel is integrally rotated with the door handle around the support portion. In this manner, the position of the operated member is moved around the first fulcrum in cooperation with the operating unit that moves the position of the operated member that operates the door lock device that performs locking and unlocking. A first link member that moves the first link member, and a second link that is provided at a position symmetrical to the first link member with respect to the operation unit, and that rotates around the second fulcrum and moves the operated member in cooperation with the operation unit A first elongated hole is provided in the first link member, the door handle is operated downward with respect to the door panel, and the second link member is rotated about the second fulcrum. By The good position of the operating member so as to move along said first elongated hole.

Furthermore, the door handle is provided on the door panel of the vehicle and can be operated from the up and down direction of the door panel. With respect to the operation of the door handle, the door panel is integrally rotated with the door handle around the support portion. In this manner, the position of the operated member is moved around the first fulcrum in cooperation with the operating unit that moves the position of the operated member that operates the door lock device that performs locking and unlocking. A first link member that moves the first link member, and a second link that is provided at a position symmetrical to the first link member with respect to the operation unit, and that rotates around the second fulcrum and moves the operated member in cooperation with the operation unit A second long hole is provided in the second link member, the door handle is operated upward with respect to the door panel, and the first link member is rotated about the first fulcrum. By The good position of the operating member so as to move along the second slot.

 According to the present invention, when the operator operates the door handle upward or downward with respect to the door panel, the operation unit integrated with the door handle acts on the support unit as a center by the operation. Movement or rotation is made in the direction. The first link member can be rotated around the first fulcrum according to the direction of the operating force. Since the position of the operated member can be moved with the rotation of the first link member, the door lock device can be locked or unlocked. As a result, the outside door handle has good operability.

 In this case, it is configured to include a second link member that is provided at a position symmetrical to the first link member with respect to the operation unit, and that rotates with the second fulcrum and moves the operated member in cooperation with the operation unit. For example, when an operation force opposite to the direction in which the first link member rotates is generated by the direction of the operation force acting on the door handle, by rotating the second link member, Since the position can be moved by a simple link mechanism, an outside door handle with better operability can be obtained.

 Further, if a guide member for guiding the rotation of the first link member and the second link member is provided, the first link member and the second link member are rotated by the operation force of the door handle by the guide member. Guided reliably. Therefore, it can be set as the outside door handle with high operation reliability.

 Further, the first link member is provided with a first elongated hole, the door handle is operated downward with respect to the door panel, and the second link member is rotated about the second fulcrum, whereby the operated member If the position moves along the first elongated hole, the first link member and the second link are provided by providing the first link member with the first elongated hole and the second link member with the second elongated hole. The movement of the member can be restricted by the respective long holes. Therefore, it can be set as the outside door handle with higher operation reliability.

 Furthermore, the second link member is provided with a second oblong hole, the door handle is operated upward with respect to the door panel, and the first link member is rotated about the first fulcrum, so that If the position of the operation member moves along the second elongated hole, the first elongated member is provided in the first link member, and the second elongated hole is provided in the second link member. The movement of the two link members can be restricted by the respective long holes. Therefore, the outside door handle with higher operation reliability can be obtained.

 The configuration of an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

 FIG. 1 shows a front view of an outside door handle 1 in the present embodiment. The outside door handle 1 is applied to a slide door (simply referred to as a door) 20 provided on the side of the vehicle 10 as shown in FIG. The outside handle 1 is provided on the design surface on the outer side of the door panel 22 on the outer side. As shown in the configuration diagram of FIG. 3, the outside handle 1 mainly includes a door handle 23, a support portion 25, a first link plate 30, a second link plate 30. A link plate 31, a first guide plate 50, a second guide plate 51, and the like are provided.

 The door panel 22 is formed with a groove 22a having a concave position at which the outside handle 1 is provided. Also, a cylinder lock 70 is provided at the front or rear end of the door handle 23 as shown in FIG. 1 so that the door 20 can be locked and unlocked by a vehicle key (not shown). Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a hole 22 b is formed in the door panel 22 through which an arm portion 25 (operation portion) described later is swingably inserted.

 As shown in FIG. 1, the door handle 23 includes an upper grip portion 231 a and a lower grip portion 231 b that are narrower at the center so that the operator can easily grip them as compared to both ends. The door handle 23 has a semi-circular shape in which a hand is inserted as shown in the schematic view when viewed from AA in FIG. 1, and is easily gripped by the operator at the approximate center. A circular arc portion 23a is formed.

 An elliptical space portion 24 is formed by the groove portion 22 a formed in the door panel 22 and the arc portion 23 a formed in the door handle 23. An operator can insert a hand into the space portion 24 in either the vertical direction to operate by gripping the upper grip 231a or the lower grip 231b of the door handle 23. The door handle 23 in the present embodiment employs a configuration that can be operated not only in the horizontal direction but also in the vertical direction with respect to the door panel 22.

 As shown in FIG. 3, the door handle 23 is fixed to and integrated with the back side of the door handle 23, and an elongated arm portion (operating portion) 25 that moves integrally with the handle 23 is swingable or pivotable on the door panel 22. The door panel 22 is freely inserted.

 The arm portion 25 is formed with an engagement hole 25a on the door handle side. A guide pin 221 (support portion) provided inside the door panel 22 (between the door panel 22 and an inner panel (not shown) provided in the vehicle 10) is inserted into the engagement hole 25a of the arm portion 25, and the guide pin The movement of the arm portion 25 is restricted by the engagement hole 24 a with respect to 221. As a result, the door handle 23 integrated with the arm portion 25 is rotatable about the guide pin 221, and the arm portion 25 is swingable in a vertical direction in a hole portion 22 b provided in the door panel 22. Further, an engaging pin 25b (operated member) is projected from the end of the arm portion 25 opposite to the end connected to the door handle 23, and moves together with the movement of the arm portion 25. ing. A door lock device 60 is connected to the engagement pin 25b via a cable 61, and the door lock device 60 can be locked and unlocked regardless of the operation direction (vertical direction) of the door handle 23.

 On the inner side of the door panel 22, a first link plate 30 (first link member) provided with an arc-shaped first elongated hole 30 a and a second elongated hole 31 a through which the engagement pin 25 b is inserted, a second link plate 31 ( The second link member is pivotally supported by a first pin 40 (first fulcrum) and a second pin 41 (second fulcrum), respectively.

 An arc-shaped first guide plate 50 (guide member) and second guide plate 51 (guide member) are provided on the outer peripheral side of the first link plate 30 and the second link plate 31, and the first link plate 30. The second link plate 31 slides along the arc-shaped first guide plate 50 and the second guide plate 51 with the first pin 40 and the second pin 41 as the rotation center by the operation of the door handle 23. When the second link plate 31 is rotated counterclockwise about the second pin 41, the first guide plate 50 has a curved shape so that the opposite end abuts and is stably guided. Yes. Similarly, the second guide plate 51 is curved so that when the first link plate 30 rotates clockwise about the first pin 40, the opposite end abuts and is stably guided. It has a shape.

 In addition, the arm part 25 inserted through the hole 22b provided in the door panel 22, the guide pin 221 engaged with the engagement hole 25a provided in the arm part 25, the engagement pin 25b provided in the arm part 25, the engagement The first link plate 30, the second link plate 31, the first pin 40, the second pin 41, the first link plate 30, the first link plate 30 having the first elongated hole 30 a and the second elongated hole 30 b with which the coupling pin 25 b engages Since the first guide plate 50 and the second guide plate 51 for guiding the two link plates 31 are also provided in the same manner on the symmetric part across the groove 22a, the same effect as described above is obtained. Detailed description is omitted.

 Next, the operation of the outside door handle 1 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

 First, when attempting to open the door 20 provided on the side of the vehicle 10, the operator moves upward or downward with respect to the space portion 24 formed between the door handle 23 and the door panel 22 from the outside of the vehicle 10. Then, the user inserts a hand and pulls the upper grip 231a or the lower grip 231b to the operator side.

 In this case, an explanation will be given first with reference to FIG. 4A when the operator puts his hand from the space 24 to grip the lower grip 231b and pulls the door handle 23 upward from the bottom. .

 As shown in FIG. 4A, in this case, the door handle 23 operates upward with respect to the door panel 22. The arm portion 25 integrated with the operation of the door handle 23 moves clockwise around the guide pin 221 while moving until the guide pin 221 abuts against the wall in the vehicle 10 in the engagement hole 25a. To turn. By the rotation of the arm portion 25, the engagement pin 25b provided at the end portion of the arm portion 25 presses the rear end portion of the first long hole 30a of the first link plate 30 in the clockwise direction while pressing the second end. It moves along the slot 31a of the link plate 31. Thereby, the first link plate 30 rotates clockwise around the position of the front first pin 40 along the shape of the second guide plate 51. Here, the engagement pin 25b provided in the arm portion 25 pulls the wire connected to the door lock device 60 and unlocks the door lock device 60, thereby enabling the door 20 to be opened. be able to.

 Next, a case where the operator puts his hand from the space portion 24 to grip the upper grip portion 231a and pulls the door handle 23 downward will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 4B, in this case, the door handle 23 operates from the top to the bottom with respect to the door panel 22. In conjunction with the operation of the door handle 23, the arm portion 25 rotates counterclockwise around the guide pin 221 while moving until the guide pin 221 abuts against the wall of the vehicle 10 in the engagement hole 25a. To do. By the rotation of the arm portion 25, the engagement pin 25b provided at the end portion of the arm portion 25 presses the end portion of the second long hole 31a of the second link plate 31 in the counterclockwise direction, while the first link plate It moves along 30 first long holes 30a. Accordingly, the second link plate 31 rotates counterclockwise around the second pin 41 along the shape of the first guide plate 50. Here, the engagement pin 25b provided in the arm portion 25 pulls the wire 61 connected to the door lock device 60 and unlocks the door lock device 60, whereby the door 20 can be opened. can do.

 Subsequently, when the hand is released from the door handle 23 after the door 20 is opened, the door handle 23, the arm portion 25, the first link plate 30 and the second link plate 31 are moved to the original positions shown in FIG. Return to.

 As described above, according to the present embodiment, the first pin 40 rotates about the first pin 40 in conjunction with the arm unit 25 that moves the position of the engagement pin 25b that operates the door lock device 60 that performs locking and unlocking. Accordingly, since the first link plate 30 for moving the position of the engagement pin 25b is provided, the outside door handle 1 with good operability can be obtained.

 In this case, the second link plate is provided at a position symmetrical to the first link plate 30 with respect to the arm portion 25, and rotates around the second pin 41 to move the engagement pin 25 b in cooperation with the arm portion 25. Since it was set as the structure provided with 31, it can be set as the outside door handle 1 with further operativity.

 Moreover, since it was set as the structure provided with the 1st guide plate 50 and the 2nd guide plate 51 which guide rotation of the 1st link plate 30 and the 2nd link plate 31, it is set as the outside door handle 1 with high operation reliability. be able to.

 Further, the first link plate 30 is provided with a first elongated hole 30a, the door handle 23 is operated downward with respect to the door panel 22, and the first link plate 30 is rotated around the first pin 40. Thus, since the position of the engagement pin 25b moves along the first elongated hole 30a, the outside door handle 1 with higher operational reliability can be obtained.

 In addition, the second link member 31 is provided with a second long hole 31a, the door handle 23 is operated upward with respect to the door panel 22, and the second link plate 31 rotates about the second pin 41. As a result, the position of the engagement pin 25b moves along the second elongated hole 31a, so that the outside door handle 1 with higher operational reliability can be obtained.

 In the present embodiment, the configuration in which the arm portion 25 includes the engagement pin 25b, the first link plate 30 includes the first long hole 30a, and the second link plate 31 includes the second long hole 31a has been described. 25 may be provided with an elongated hole, and the first link plate 30 and the second link plate 31 may be provided with engagement pins.

 In addition, by appropriately providing a covering member or the like having elasticity to the extent that the swing of the arm portion 25 in the vertical direction is not hindered in the gap between the hole portion 22b provided in the door panel 22 of the embodiment and the arm portion 25, dust can be obtained. Or rain and so on.

 Furthermore, in the present embodiment, an example in which the outside door handle 1 is provided outside the door 20 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be used as an indoor side of the door 20, that is, as an inner handle. The back door handle for the back door provided behind the vehicle 10 may be used.

 Furthermore, although the arm portion 25, the engagement pin 25b, the first and second guide plates 50 and 51, etc. of the outside door handle 1 of the present embodiment have been described as rotating by the operation of the door handle 23. The present invention is not limited to this. For example, the door handle may be configured to be slidable upward or downward, and each member may be slid with the operation of the door handle 23.

 The outside door handle 1 of the present invention can be applied to a back door in a 1BOX type vehicle.

 As mentioned above, although this invention was demonstrated according to the said embodiment, this invention is not limited only to the said aspect, The various aspect according to the principle of this invention is included.

It is a front view of the outside door handle in one embodiment of the present invention. It is the schematic diagram seen from AA of FIG. FIG. 3 is a schematic view of the essential part of the invention as seen from BB in FIG. 2. 3A and 3B are diagrams for explaining the operation, in which FIG. 3A shows a state where the door handle is operated upward, and FIG. 3B shows a state where the door handle is operated downward. It is a side view of the vehicle which provided the outside door handle of the present invention in the vehicle.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Outside door handle 10 Vehicle 22 Door panel 23 Door handle 25 Arm part (operation part)
25b Engagement pin (pin, operated member)
30 First link plate (first link member)
30a 1st long hole 31 2nd link plate (2nd link member)
31a 2nd long hole 40 1st pin (1st fulcrum)
41 Second pin (second fulcrum)
50 1st guide plate (guide part)
51 Second guide plate (guide section)
60 Door lock device 221 Guide pin (support part)

Claims (5)

A door handle that is provided on a door panel of a vehicle and can be operated from above and below the door panel;
In response to the operation of the door handle, the operated member that operates the door lock device for locking and unlocking by rotating in the vertical direction integrally with the door handle with respect to the door panel around the support portion. An operation unit for moving the position of
An engagement hole provided in the operation unit, extending horizontally in the original position of the operation unit, and through which the support unit is inserted;
A first link member that moves the position of the operated member by rotating around the first fulcrum in cooperation with the operation unit;
An outside door handle characterized by comprising:   A second link member that is provided at a position symmetrical to the first link member with respect to the operation unit, and that is linked to the operation unit and rotates around a second fulcrum to move the operated member; The outside door handle according to claim 1. A door handle that is provided on a door panel of a vehicle and can be operated from above and below the door panel;
In response to the operation of the door handle, the operated member that operates the door lock device for locking and unlocking by rotating in the vertical direction integrally with the door handle with respect to the door panel around the support portion. An operation unit for moving the position of
A first link member that moves the position of the operated member by rotating around the first fulcrum in cooperation with the operation unit;
A second link member which is provided at a position symmetrical to the first link member with respect to the operation unit, and which is linked to the operation unit and rotates around a second fulcrum to move the operated member;
An outside door handle comprising a guide member for guiding the rotation of the first link member and the second link member. A door handle that is provided on a door panel of a vehicle and can be operated from above and below the door panel;
In response to the operation of the door handle, the operated member that operates the door lock device for locking and unlocking by rotating in the vertical direction integrally with the door handle with respect to the door panel around the support portion. An operation unit for moving the position of
A first link member that moves the position of the operated member by rotating around the first fulcrum in cooperation with the operation unit;
A second link member which is provided at a position symmetrical to the first link member with respect to the operation unit, and which is linked to the operation unit and rotates around a second fulcrum to move the operated member;
The first link member is provided with a first elongated hole, the door handle is operated downward with respect to the door panel, and the second link member is rotated around a second fulcrum, thereby An outside door handle in which the position of the operated member moves along the first elongated hole. A door handle that is provided on a door panel of a vehicle and can be operated from above and below the door panel;
In response to the operation of the door handle, the operated member that operates the door lock device for locking and unlocking by rotating in the vertical direction integrally with the door handle with respect to the door panel around the support portion. An operation unit for moving the position of
A first link member that moves the position of the operated member by rotating around the first fulcrum in cooperation with the operation unit;
A second link member which is provided at a position symmetrical to the first link member with respect to the operation unit, and which is linked to the operation unit and rotates around a second fulcrum to move the operated member;
The second link member is provided with a second elongated hole, the door handle is operated upward with respect to the door panel, and the first link member is rotated around a first fulcrum, thereby An outside door handle in which the position of the operated member moves along the second elongated hole.

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