JPH0331811Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] (Industrial Application Field) The present invention relates to a door outer handle device that is attached to an automobile door.

(Prior Art) It is known that an outer handle for opening and closing the door is attached to a recess formed in the outer panel of an automobile door (for example, see Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 171954/1983).

On the other hand, in recent years, in order to reduce air resistance on the vehicle body surface and improve driving performance, the use of a flash surface on the vehicle body surface has been attracting attention as an important issue in the industry. However,
In the conventional outer handle mounting structure, a part of the recess formed in the outer panel must remain open, which poses a problem in creating a flat surface on the vehicle body surface. .

(Purpose of the invention) In view of the above-mentioned problems, it is an object of the present invention to provide a flat surface for the vehicle body surface without interfering with the operation of the outer handle.

(Structure of the invention) The present invention provides a pull member configured to be pulled toward the outside of the vehicle interior to stroke the door latch release means in a recess provided in the outer panel of the door, and a pull member configured to stroke the door latch release means by being pulled toward the outside of the vehicle interior. A cover member that closes substantially the entire area of the opening of the recess flush with the outer panel is pivotably pivoted in an arc to create a flat surface on the vehicle body surface, and the cover member is secured to the outside of the vehicle interior. The cover member is energized and driven by the operation of a switch member provided in the cover member, and the cover member is opened by an actuator that operates to open the cover member, so that the cover member can be opened and closed with a single touch. It is a feature.

(Example) A door outer handle device according to an example of the present invention will be described below with reference to the attached drawings.

In the door 2 of the automobile 1, an appropriate recess 4 is provided at the open end edge of the outer panel 3.

A pull member is pivotally mounted in the recess 4 so as to be rotatable in an arc. In other words, this pull member 5 has a recess 4
The pins 10, 1 are attached to the arm rods 9, 9 protruding from both sides of the base plate 8 fixed to the deep bottom 4b of the base plate 8.
It is pivoted so that it can rotate freely at 0. The base plate 8 is fixed to the recess bottom 4b by a pair of bolts 11, 11 protruding from the back surface thereof and nuts 12, 12 screwed onto the bolts 11, 11.

Thus, when the pull member 5 is pulled outward, it is configured to stroke a door latch release means (not shown) via the connecting rods 13, 13.

Further, substantially the entire area of the opening 4a of the recess 4 is covered by a cover member 6 that can be opened and closed, and the cover member 6 is configured to be substantially flush with the outer panel 3 when closed. has been done. That is, the cover member 6 is pivotally attached to the arm frame 14 protruding from the center of the base plate by a pin 15 so as to be able to rotate in an arc.

Further, the cover member 6 is connected to an actuator 17 via a connecting rod 16, and is configured to open and close in accordance with the operation of the actuator 17.

The actuator 17 is, for example, of a solenoid type, and is configured to be energized and driven by operating a switch member 7 provided outside the vehicle interior. Note that, in consideration of operability, it is desirable that the switch member 7 be installed directly above the recess 4 as shown in the figure. Further, in the illustrated embodiment, a timer 18 is provided so that the actuator 17 is driven for a certain period of time (for example, 5 seconds) when the switch member 7 is operated.

The illustrated door outer handle device operates as follows.

When the automobile is running, the door outer handle device is in the state shown in FIG. 2, and the opening 4a of the recess 4 is closed by the cover member 6.
In other words, the surface of the vehicle has a flat surface, which helps reduce air resistance while driving.

Now, when the vehicle is stopped, the actuator 17 is activated by pressing the switch member 7 with the finger F as shown in FIG.
for a certain period of time (for example, 5 seconds) via the timer 18.
When energized, the actuator 17 operates for a certain period of time, the connecting rod 16 is pulled down in the direction of arrow A, and as a result, the cover member 6 is opened. In this state, the finger F can be inserted into the recess 4, so the pull member 5
can be pulled outward. That is, door 2
Only when you want to open the door, you only have to operate the cover member 6 by pressing the switch member 7, and the cover member 6 can be opened when it is not necessary.
There is no need to open the door.

(Effects of the invention) According to the present invention, the pull member is provided in the recess provided in the outer panel of the door, and the opening of the recess is covered with the cover member almost flush with the outer panel. This has the practical effect of eliminating the need to leave an opening in the door, making it possible to create a flat surface on the vehicle body surface.

Further, the cover member is energized by operation of a switch member provided outside the vehicle interior, and is operated to open by an actuator that operates to open the cover member, so that the opening/closing operation of the cover member is not necessary. This allows you to open and close the opening and closing operations as needed. In other words, the cover member can be opened only when it is desired to open the door.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of an automobile equipped with a door outer handle device according to an embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 2 is an enlarged sectional view of Fig. 1, and Fig. 3 corresponds to Fig. 2 when the cover member is opened. 4 are perspective views of essential parts of FIG. 2. DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Automobile, 2... Door, 3... Outer panel, 4... Recess, 4a... Opening, 5... Pull member, 6... Cover member, 7... Switch member.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] A pull member configured to be pulled outward from the vehicle interior to stroke the door latch release means is provided in a recess provided in the outer panel of the door, and the recess is provided with an opening of the recess. A cover member that closes substantially the entire area flush with the outer panel is pivotally supported in an arc, and the cover member is energized and driven by operating a switch member provided outside the vehicle interior. A door outer handle device, characterized in that an actuator is connected to the actuator that operates to open a cover member.