JPH0640297Y2 - Car door handle device - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Object of the Invention] (Field of Industrial Application) The present invention relates to a door handle device for an automobile provided to open a door.

(Prior Art) As shown in FIG.
A handle case c in which a handle a and a lock key cylinder b are incorporated is attached to a door d. In this case, the handle a is often of the pull type, and is molded together with the handle case c by aluminum die casting.

In addition, in order to make it easier to see where the keyhole is in dark places such as at night, set the limit switch e on the back of the handle case c, and pull the handle a to turn on the switch to turn on the light bulb f or the light emitting diode. The keyhole portion is illuminated through the light plate (lens) g.

(Problems to be solved by the invention) However, with such a structure, it is difficult to arrange the light guide plate, the structure becomes complicated, and the light emitter is turned on every time the door is opened, which is wasteful. If the power is turned off during the daytime, the structure will become more complicated. The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object thereof is to provide a door handle device for an automobile, in which the installation of the light guide plate is omitted and the key hole can be illuminated only when necessary. .

[Constitution of device]

(Means for Solving the Problems) In order to achieve the above object, a vehicle door handle device of the present invention is configured by attaching a handle case incorporating a pull-type handle and a lock key cylinder to a door. The handle case is made of a transparent resin, and the handle is accommodated in the front concave chamber, and the push-type small handle is formed in the concave chamber formed on the front side of the handle. The switch is provided in one and is linked to the push operation of this small handle.
A door handle device for an automobile, wherein a switch to be turned on and a light-emitting body that emits light when the switch is turned on are arranged on the back surface of the handle case.

(Operation) Since this is done, in normal handle operation for opening and closing the door, the small handle is pulled together with the handle and does not act on the switch. The illuminator illuminates when the small switch is pressed when needed.

The light passes through the transparent handle case and shines on the surface, revealing the presence of a keyhole. It is also possible to apply paint or plating on the surface and mask it so that only the key holes are illuminated.

(Embodiment) An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

The handle case 1 is formed of a transparent synthetic resin having a box shape with an open front surface. This is fixed to the mounting window of the door 2 by the flange portion 3 on the front surface in a state where the components such as the handle 4 are pre-assembled.

The handle 4 is sized so as to be loosely fitted in the upper half of the front recess of the handle case 1, and the arm 5 extending rearward and upward protrudes through the notch on the upper surface of the handle case 1 so as to project on the handle case 1. The upper end of the bracket 6 is pivotally supported by a support shaft 7 so as to be swingable back and forth.

A spring 8 is elastically mounted on the handle 4 and pressed backward. 9 is a cushion rubber that buffers the pressing force. An operating arm 10 is extended to one of the arms 5 and is linked to a hook of a striker mechanism that closes the door 2 to the vehicle body. The door 2 can be opened by pulling the handle 4.

Further, the handle 4 has a shallow recess 11 in the front surface thereof, and a small handle 12 loosely fitted therein is pivotally supported by a support shaft 13 projecting to the upper end portions on both sides so as to be capable of swinging back and forth.
A push pin 14 projects from the back surface of the small handle 12 and penetrates the handle 4 and the handle case 1. Further, the small handle 12 is urged forward by the spring 15 being elastically mounted.
Reference numeral 16 is a stopper that restrains the small handle 12 to be substantially flush with the handle 4 and prevents the handle from jumping forward.

Next, switch 1 to the handle case 1 from the back side.
7, a lamp 18, and a lock key cylinder 19 are attached.

The switch 17 is located behind the small handle 12, the switch lever 20 faces the push pin 14, and the switch is turned on by the pushing action of the small handle 12.

The lock key cylinder 19 is embedded in a thick portion 21 provided at one side below the handle 4 leaving a space for a finger to enter, and the key hole 22 is exposed at the front portion.

The lamp 18 is buried near the lock key cylinder 19,
The switch 17 is inserted in the power supply circuit 23.
When the lamp 18 is turned on, the light passes through the inside of the handle case 1 and shines on the front surface, and the key hole 22 is clearly shown.

Thus, when the handle 4 is pulled and the door 2 is opened, the lamp 17 does not light because the switch 17 does not act. If you push the small handle 12 without pulling the handle 4, the lamp 18 lights up, which is convenient for inserting a key into the key hole 22 in a dark place.

FIG. 2 shows another embodiment in which the front of the lock key cylinder 19 is left and the front of the handle case 1 is covered with an opaque paint, and only the key hole 22 is illuminated when turned on. To be done.

[Effect of device]

As described above, the vehicle door handle device according to the present invention is a vehicle door handle device configured by attaching a handle case incorporating a pull-type handle and a lock key cylinder to a door. It is made of synthetic resin, and the handle is housed in the front recess of the handle, and a push-type small handle is provided in the recess formed on the front side of the handle almost flush with the above handle. It is arranged side by side in a double handle structure, and the push operation of this small handle controls the light emission of the light emitting element placed on the back of the handle case, regardless of the handle operation of opening and closing the door,
In addition, without specially installing a light guide plate, light can be applied to the keyholes at any time, which facilitates key operation in dark places. The handle is compactly housed almost flush, without impairing the aesthetic appearance,
Furthermore, the handle and the small handle can be operated independently, and even if the small handle is provided, there is no restriction on the handle installation space and it is not necessary to form the handle into a small shape. This has the effect of effectively preventing the steering wheel operation from being hindered.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a longitudinal sectional view of a door handle device showing an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view, and FIG. 3 is a door handle device showing another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a vertical sectional view showing a conventional door handle device. 1 …… Handle case, 2 …… Door, 4 …… Handle,
11 …… Concave chamber, 12 …… Small handle, 17 …… Switch, 18…
… Lamp, 19 …… Key cylinder for lock, 22 …… Key hole.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A handle case in which a pull-type handle and a lock key cylinder are incorporated is attached to a door, and the handle case is formed of transparent resin, and the handle is provided in a front recessed chamber. Be accommodated,
A small push-type handle is provided in a recessed chamber formed on the front side of the handle, and is substantially flush with the handle,
A door handle device for an automobile, wherein a switch that is turned on in association with the push operation of the small handle and a light emitting body that emits light when the switch is turned on are arranged on the back surface of the handle case.