WO2020036373A1 - Appareil intégré pour l'ouverture et la fermeture électroniques d'une portière de véhicule - Google Patents

Appareil intégré pour l'ouverture et la fermeture électroniques d'une portière de véhicule Download PDF

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WO2020036373A1
WO2020036373A1 PCT/KR2019/010024 KR2019010024W WO2020036373A1 WO 2020036373 A1 WO2020036373 A1 WO 2020036373A1 KR 2019010024 W KR2019010024 W KR 2019010024W WO 2020036373 A1 WO2020036373 A1 WO 2020036373A1
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  • the present invention relates to an integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door, and more particularly, to an apparatus in which a hidden handle, an electronic latch, and a cinching module which are required for the electronic opening and closing of the vehicle door are integrated.
  • a door latch for performing door locking and unlocking operations and door opening and closing operations, an inside handle and an outside handle for the door opening operation, a door lock mechanism that enables the door locking and unlocking operations using a key or a button, a safety knob for manually controlling a door lock state, and the like are provided.
  • a driver inserts a vehicle key into a key cylinder 4 (refer to FIG. 2) of the door lock mechanism and rotates the key, a rotary force thereof is transmitted to the door latch by a mechanical and circuital connection structure such that the door locking and unlocking operations are performed.
  • the door locking and unlocking operations may be performed by a driver pressing a button of a remote controller (a key fob), or, for a vehicle to which a personal identification card (PIC) system is applied, when a driver approaches the vehicle while holding a smart key, the door lock may be released and the driver may immediately open the door.
  • a remote controller a key fob
  • PICC personal identification card
  • a driver may press a button of an outside handle to release the door lock and then pull the outside handle to open the door.
  • an operation force of the handle may be transmitted to the door latch via a cable (or a rod) connected between the outside handle and the door latch, and a door opening operation (an operation in which restraint of a striker installed in a vehicle body is released) of the door latch may be performed.
  • a door opening operation an operation in which restraint of a striker installed in a vehicle body is released
  • a motor configured to rotate the handle is provided.
  • the motor at a side of the handle is for withdrawing the handle to the outside of a door panel so that the handle is operated only when the door lock is released and for storing the handle inside the door panel so that the handle is not withdrawn when not in use.
  • the handle is disposed so as not be withdrawn from the door panel.
  • the motor is driven to cause the handle to protrude to the outside of the door panel so that the handle may be pulled.
  • FIG. 1 is a view illustrating an electronic retractable handle of the present invention.
  • FIG. 1A illustrates a state in which a handle 2 is inserted into a door panel 1 so that the handle 2 does not protrude to the outside of the door panel 1;
  • FIG. 1B illustrates a state in which the handle 2 is withdrawn to the outside of the door panel 1 so that the handle 2 may be pulled;
  • FIG. 1C illustrates a state after the handle 2 is pulled by the user.
  • the handle 2 is inserted into a mounting portion of the door panel 1 such that the handle 2 does not protrude from a surface of the door panel, and then the handle 2 slides forward by an inner motor 3 (not illustrated) and is withdrawn to the outside of the door panel 1 so that the driver may operate the handle 2.
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating an electronic retractable handle and a door latch of the related art and is a view illustrating a state in which a handle 2 is stored by a motor 3 and a state in which the handle 2 protrudes by the motor 3.
  • FIG. 2A illustrates a state in which the handle 2 is stored so as not to protrude to the outside
  • FIG. 2B illustrates a state in which the motor 3 is operated to cause the handle 2 to protrude to the outside so that the handle 2 may be pulled.
  • locking and unlocking of the door may be performed by an electronic actuator 6 including a motor inside the door latch 5.
  • the door latch has its own actuator 6, the door locking and unlocking operations may be performed independently of the withdrawal of the handle.
  • the handle 2 and the door latch 5 are mechanically connected via a cable 7 or electrically connected via a wire or the like, and the cable 7 is used for the door opening operation.
  • a reduction gear is connected to the motor 3 for withdrawing the handle 2.
  • the reduction gear receives power of the motor 3. Also, the reduction gear transmits power to a system that withdraws the handle.
  • a detection sensor switch 80 in which an electric contact is connected and disconnected by operation of a latch gear 20 is included.
  • the detection sensor switch 80 serves to disconnect power and prevent the latch gear 20 from rotating further in a state in which the latch gear 20 is open.
  • the detection sensor switch 80 has a problem in that, in a state in which the latch gear 20 is closed, it is not capable of preventing a phenomenon in which, due to an occurrence of an electrical malfunction, the latch gear 20 is opened while the vehicle is running.
  • a door latch of a vehicle trunk lid in which an actuator is separated has been proposed in Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1308495.
  • Patent Document 1 Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1637820
  • Patent Document 2 Korean Patent Registration No. 10-0256175
  • Patent Document 3 Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2008-0061625
  • Patent Document 4 Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1308495
  • the present invention has been devised to address the above-mentioned problems and is directed to providing an integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door, the integrated apparatus in which a hidden handle and an electronic latch operate in an interlocking manner, and the hidden handle and the electronic latch are doubly connected electrically and mechanically, thereby providing a door opening prevention function both mechanically and electrically and allowing a cinching module to be separated from or coupled to the electronic latch.
  • an integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door includes: an electronic latch whose door opening function is performed by a motor and which does not have a cinching function; and a cinching module which is selectively coupled to or separated from the electronic latch, wherein the electronic latch is solely used such that the integrated apparatus is used in a state in which the cinching function is not available, or the electronic latch and the cinching module are coupled such that the integrated apparatus is used in a state in which the cinching function is available.
  • the cinching module may include an actuator, a cinching connecting portion slidably installed at the actuator, and a lever installed at the electronic latch and configured to interlock with the cinching connecting portion.
  • the integrated apparatus may further include a hidden handle installed at a door panel and configured to protrude to the outside when necessary and a door latch connecting portion whose one side is installed at the hidden handle and whose other side is installed at the electronic latch, wherein a malfunction of the electronic latch is mechanically prevented by an operation of the door latch connecting portion.
  • the electronic latch may include a latch motor configured to drive the electronic latch and a latch gear portion driven by the latch motor, wherein the door latch connecting portion is inserted into the latch gear portion to restrict rotation of the latch gear portion.
  • the integrated apparatus may further include a hidden handle installed at a door panel and configured to protrude to the outside when necessary and a door latch connecting portion whose one side is installed at the hidden handle and whose other side is installed at the electronic latch, wherein, by an operation of the door latch connecting portion, power is applied to the electronic latch and an electrical malfunction of the electronic latch is minimized.
  • the door latch connecting portion may be slidably installed at the electronic latch, and the electronic latch may include a latch motor configured to drive the electronic latch and a sensor configured to detect movement of the door latch connecting portion, wherein, when the door latch connecting portion is detected by the sensor, power is applied to the latch motor.
  • the hidden handle may include a key cylinder
  • the integrated apparatus may include a door key connecting portion whose one side is installed at the key cylinder and interlocks with the key cylinder and whose other side is slidably installed at the electronic latch.
  • the electronic latch may include a pivoting member configured to lock or unlock the electronic latch, an open lever configured to rotate the pivoting member, a driving portion configured to drive the open lever, and an open plate connected to the door latch connecting portion and/or the door key connecting portion, wherein the open lever may be formed of a plurality of steps and may include a first step configured to interlock with the pivoting member, a second step configured to interlock with the first step and the driving portion, and a third step configured to interlock with the first step and the open plate.
  • An operation method of an integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door for achieving the above-mentioned objective includes: Step (a) in which, while a hidden handle, an electronic latch, and a door latch connecting portion whose one side is installed at the hidden handle and whose other side is installed at the electronic latch are provided, the door latch connecting portion moves in an interlocking manner with the hidden handle according to insertion or withdrawal of the hidden handle; and Step (b) in which, when the door latch connecting portion is disposed within a driving range of the electronic latch, movement of the electronic latch is restricted and thus the electronic latch is not driven, and, when the door latch connecting portion is disposed outside the driving range of the electronic latch, the electronic latch is driven.
  • an electronic latch which does not have a cinching function and a cinching module which may be selectively coupled to or separated from the electronic latch according to a user's request, it is possible to satisfy various user needs.
  • the cinching module is formed of an actuator, a cinching connecting portion slidably installed at the actuator, and a lever configured to interlock with the cinching connecting portion, the structure of the integrated apparatus is simplified.
  • the actuator is mounted at an outer portion of the electronic latch, and specifications of the actuator may be changed according to vehicles, by manufacturing a general module that is applicable to all vehicles, it is possible to decrease a production cost and mount an optimized actuator for each vehicle.
  • the electronic latch includes a pivoting member configured to lock or unlock the latch, an open lever configured to rotate the pivoting member, and a driving portion configured to rotate the open lever, it is possible to electronically open the door without pulling the lever, and thus ease of use and emotional quality are improved.
  • a safety device of the electronic latch is formed of a hidden handle and a door latch connecting portion configured to connect the hidden handle and the electronic latch, it is possible to prevent a malfunction of the electronic latch by a simple structure.
  • the door latch connecting portion is formed of a cable, it is possible to prevent a malfunction of the electronic latch by a simple structure.
  • the electronic latch includes a latch gear portion driven by a latch motor, and the door latch connecting portion is inserted into the latch gear portion to restrict rotation of the latch gear portion, it is possible to mechanically prevent a malfunction of the electronic latch.
  • the electronic latch includes a sensor configured to detect movement of the door latch connecting portion such that, when the door latch connecting portion is detected by the sensor, power is applied to the latch motor, and, when the door latch connecting portion is not detected, power is disconnected from the latch motor, it is possible to electrically prevent a malfunction of the electronic latch.
  • the electronic latch includes an open plate configured to rotate the open lever, a means that allows the door to be opened without using the driving portion is provided, and thus safety of use is improved.
  • the electronic latch further includes a door lever connecting portion configured to slide the open plate, and a lever connected to the door lever connecting portion is disposed inside a vehicle, it is possible to open the door even in case of emergency where power is not supplied or there is an abnormality in the driving portion. Thus, safety of use is improved.
  • the hidden handle includes a key cylinder and a door key connecting portion whose one side is installed at the key cylinder and slides the open plate, it is possible to open the door using a key even in case of emergency where power is not supplied or there is an abnormality in the driving portion. Thus, safety of use is improved.
  • the open lever is formed of a first step configured to interlock with the pivoting member, a second step configured to interlock with the first step and the driving portion, and a third step configured to interlock with the first step and the open plate, it is possible to prevent operations of the pivoting member, the driving portion, and the open plate from interfering with each other.
  • the hidden handle is formed of a protrusion formed at a sliding member, which slides inward or outward from the door panel, and a lift configured to slide at a right angle to the sliding member and having a slot formed into which the protrusion is insertable, it is possible to insert or withdraw the hidden handle by a simple structure and drive the electronic latch.
  • FIG. 1 is a view illustrating states after a hidden handle is inserted, withdrawn, and pulled.
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating an electronic retractable handle portion and a door latch of the related art.
  • FIG. 3 is a front perspective view of an integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to a first exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4 is a rear perspective view of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 5 is a front view of a handle portion of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention (in a state in which a housing and a blocking plate are omitted).
  • FIG. 6 is a rear exploded perspective view of the handle portion of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 7 is a rear perspective view of the housing of the handle portion of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 8 is a front perspective view of the housing of the handle portion of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 9 is a front perspective view of a bumper member of the handle portion of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 10 is a rear perspective view of a sliding member of the handle portion of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 11 is a front perspective view of the sliding member of the handle portion of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 12 is a front perspective view of a key cylinder of the handle portion of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 13 is a rear perspective view of the key cylinder of the handle portion of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 14 is a rear perspective view of a driving portion of the handle portion of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 15 is a rear perspective view of a lift of the handle portion of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 16 is a front perspective view of the lift of the handle portion of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 17 is a rear perspective view of the blocking plate of the handle portion of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 18 is a front perspective view of the blocking plate of the handle portion of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 19 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which the handle portion of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention is withdrawn.
  • FIG. 20 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which the handle portion of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention is inserted.
  • FIG. 21 is a rear view illustrating states of a door latch connecting portion when the handle portion of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention is inserted and withdrawn.
  • FIG. 22 is a front perspective view of a latch portion of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 23 is a front exploded perspective view of the latch portion of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 24 is a front perspective view of a first housing of the latch portion of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 25 is a rear perspective view of the first housing of the latch portion of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 26 is a front perspective view of a second housing of the latch portion of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 27 is a rear perspective view of the second housing of the latch portion of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 28 is a front perspective view of a third housing of the latch portion of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 29 is a rear perspective view of the third housing of the latch portion of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 30 is a front exploded perspective view of a latch of the latch portion of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 31 is a front exploded perspective view of pivoting member and an open lever of the latch portion of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 32 is a front perspective view of a driving portion and a safety plate of the latch portion of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 33 is a rear view of the driving portion and the safety plate of the latch portion of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 34 is a front perspective view of an open plate of the latch portion of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 35 is a rear view of the open plate of the latch portion of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 36 is a rear perspective view of a cinching module of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 37 is a front perspective view of a lever of the cinching module of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 38 is a front perspective view of a connecting portion cover of the latch portion of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 39 is a rear perspective view of the connecting portion cover of the latch portion of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 40 is a front view of the latch portion of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 41 is a rear view of the latch portion of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 42 is a rear perspective view of an integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to a second exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 43 is a front view of a handle portion of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the second exemplary embodiment of the present invention (in a state in which a housing and a blocking plate are omitted).
  • FIG. 44 is a rear exploded perspective view of the handle portion of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the second exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 45 is a rear perspective view of the housing of the handle portion of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the second exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 46 is a front perspective view of the housing of the handle portion of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the second exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 47 is a rear perspective view of a sliding member of the handle portion of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the second exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 48 is a front perspective view of the sliding member of the handle portion of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the second exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 49 is a rear perspective view of a driving portion of the handle portion of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the second exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 50 is a rear perspective view of a driving portion cover of the handle portion of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the second exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 51 is a front perspective view of the driving portion cover of the handle portion of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the second exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 52 is a rear perspective view of a lift of the handle portion of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the second exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 53 is a front perspective view of the lift of the handle portion of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the second exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 54 is a rear perspective view of the blocking plate of the handle portion of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the second exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 55 is a front perspective view of the blocking plate of the handle portion of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the second exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 56 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which the handle portion of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the second exemplary embodiment of the present invention is pulled.
  • FIG. 57 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which an outer handle of the handle portion of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the second exemplary embodiment of the present invention is separated.
  • FIG. 58 is a perspective view illustrating states of a door lever connecting portion when the handle portion of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the second exemplary embodiment of the present invention is inserted and withdrawn.
  • FIG. 59 is a conceptual diagram of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 60 is a front view of a latch portion of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the second exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 61 is a rear view of the latch portion of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the second exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 62 is a rear partially exploded perspective view of the latch portion and a cinching module of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the second exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 63 is a rear perspective view of the latch portion of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the second exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 64 is a front view of a latch portion of an integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to a third exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 65 is a rear view of the latch portion of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the third exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 66 is a partial front perspective view of the latch portion and a cinching module of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the third exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 67 is a partial rear perspective view of the latch portion and the cinching module of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the third exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 68 is a rear partially exploded perspective view of the latch portion of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the third exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • a handle portion 1000 of an integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door is withdrawn to the outside of a side door of a vehicle
  • the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door according to the present invention may also be installed at various other positions according to the purpose of use of the door.
  • the front or the rear refers to a left-right direction (width direction) of the vehicle
  • an up-down direction refers to an up-down direction of the vehicle
  • a left-right direction refers to a front-rear direction (longitudinal direction) of the vehicle.
  • an integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door includes the handle portion 1000 and a latch portion 2000.
  • the handle portion 1000 and the latch portion 2000 are mechanically connected by a door latch connecting portion 30 and electrically connected via an electronic control unit (ECU) (not illustrated), thereby being driven as a single product.
  • ECU electronice control unit
  • a cinching module 2500 may be selectively coupled to or separated from the latch portion 2000.
  • the handle portion 1000 is a hidden handle
  • the door latch connecting portion 30 is a cable
  • the latch portion 2000 is an electronic latch.
  • the handle portion 1000, the door latch connecting portion 30, and the latch portion 2000 are installed at a panel 10.
  • An outer handle 1800 of the handle portion 1000 is disposed in a groove of the panel 10 and protrudes to the outside of the panel 10 during withdrawal.
  • the latch portion 2000 allows the panel 10 to be opened.
  • the cinching module 2500 allows the panel 10 to be completely closed when the panel 10 is not completely closed.
  • the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door includes a housing 1100.
  • a blocking plate 1500 is installed at the rear of the housing 1100.
  • the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door includes a lift 1300, a sliding member 1700, a driving portion 1900, the door latch connecting portion 30, and a door key connecting portion 50.
  • the driving portion 1900 includes a motor 1910 and a reduction gear portion, and the reduction gear portion includes a lead screw 1929.
  • the driving portion 1900 is connected to the lift 1300 by the lead screw 1929.
  • the lift 1300 slides in the left-right direction by the driving portion 1900.
  • the handle portion 1000 includes the outer handle 1800 and the sliding member 1700.
  • the outer handle 1800 is installed at the front of the sliding member 1700.
  • the outer handle 1800 and the sliding member 1700 are guided by the housing 1100 and slide in the front-rear direction.
  • first and second pins 1401 and 1402 are installed to protrude in an up-down direction of the sliding member 1700.
  • the sliding member 1700 is connected to the lift 1300 by the first and second pins 1401 and 1402.
  • the sliding member 1700 slides in the front-rear direction by the lift 1300.
  • a catching protrusion 31 is formed at one end of the door latch connecting portion 30.
  • the catching protrusion 31 is pulled leftward or restored to its default state by the lift 1300.
  • the outer handle 1800 is illustrated in detail in FIG. 19.
  • the outer handle 1800 is formed in a plate shape, and a coupling portion circumferential portion 1810 is formed at rear surfaces of one side and the other side of the outer handle 1800.
  • the coupling portion circumferential portion 1810 is formed to protrude to the rear.
  • the one side of the outer handle 1800 is formed to protrude further outward than the coupling portion circumferential portion 1810.
  • a key insertion hole 1820 is formed in the protruding portion.
  • the key insertion hole 1820 is formed to be penetrated in the front-rear direction.
  • the coupling portion circumferential portion 1810 is formed to surround upper and lower portions and a left side of an elastic hook 1811.
  • An introduction hole 1812 through which first and second coupling rings 1411 and 1421 of a support member 1400 are introduced is formed in the coupling portion circumferential portion 1810.
  • the introduction hole 1812 is formed at a right side of the coupling portion circumferential portion 1810.
  • Such a coupling portion circumferential portion 1810 is seated on a circumferential portion seating groove 1703 which is formed at an upper portion and a lower portion of the front of a protruding portion 1720 of the sliding member 1700.
  • the circumferential portion seating groove 1703 is formed to be open forward and leftward.
  • the elastic hook 1811 is formed at the outer handle 1800, and the first and second coupling rings 1411 and 1421 are formed at the support member 1400. Unlike the above description, the elastic hook 1811 may be formed at the support member 1400, and the first and second coupling rings 1411 and 1421 may be formed at the outer handle 1800.
  • the elastic hook 1811 is formed at each rear surface of the one side and the other side of the outer handle 1800.
  • the elastic hook 1811 is disposed in the left-right direction.
  • a hook protrusion is disposed at a right side of the elastic hook 1811, and a left side of the elastic hook 1811 is fixed to the outer handle 1800.
  • the elastic hook 1811 may be elastically deformed.
  • the elastic hook 1811 is disposed inside a hook seating groove 1706 formed at the front of the protruding portion 1720.
  • the outer handle 1800 is connected to the sliding member 1700 via the support member 1400.
  • the support member 1400 and the outer handle 1800 are coupled via the first and second coupling rings 1411 and 1421 to which the elastic hook 1811 at the left side and the elastic hook 1811 at the right side are coupled. In this way, assembly of the outer handle 1800 is facilitated, and a structure of the outer handle 1800 is simplified.
  • the first and second coupling rings 1411 and 1421 are portions to which the elastic hooks 1811 are coupled. Unlike the above description, the first and second coupling rings 1411 and 1421 may also be in the form of a hole or a groove instead of a ring.
  • a spring 1430 is fitted into the first and second coupling rings 1411 and 1421 of the support member 1400, and then the support member 1400 is inserted into a support member seating groove 1701 of the sliding member 1700.
  • the first pin 1401 is installed at the rear of a first support member 1410 so as to prevent the first support member 1410 from falling off to the rear during assembly.
  • the second pin 1402 is installed at the rear of a second support member 1420 so as to prevent the second support member 1420 from falling off to the rear during assembly.
  • the coupling portion circumferential portion 1810 is seated on the circumferential portion seating groove 1703, and the elastic hooks 1811 are fitted into the first and second coupling rings 1411 and 1421.
  • the assembly is completed just by such a simple operation.
  • the housing 1100 is illustrated in detail in FIGS. 7 and 8.
  • the housing 1100 is formed to surround the front, both sides, and the top and bottom of the apparatus. That is, the housing 1100 is formed to be open rearward.
  • the housing 1100 is installed to be disposed at an inner side of the panel 10.
  • the housing 1100 includes a front surface and a circumferential portion configured to protrude to the rear of the front surface and surround the front surface.
  • a protruding portion through-hole 1101 through which the protruding portion 1720 passes is formed at both sides of an upper portion of the front surface of the housing 1100 so as to be penetrated in the front-rear direction.
  • the left and right sides of the outer handle 1800 slide to the front of the housing 1100 via the protruding portion through-holes 1101.
  • a first guide portion 1102 is formed to be disposed at both sides of an upper portion of the housing 1100.
  • a guide groove into which the first and second pins 1401 and 1402 are inserted is formed in the front-rear direction.
  • the guide groove is formed so that a lower side thereof is open.
  • the sliding member 1700 is guided by such a first guide portion 1102.
  • the first guide portion 1102 is formed to protrude further downward than other portions of the circumferential portion that are adjacent to the first guide portion 1102.
  • a housing protruding portion 1110 is formed at the rear of the front surface so as to protrude to the rear.
  • the housing protruding portion 1110 is disposed between the protruding portion through-holes 1101 at both sides.
  • the housing protruding portion 1110 is inserted into a first through-hole 1702 of the sliding member 1700 so as to guide the sliding member 1700. Also, the housing protruding portion 1110 is formed to be hollow, and a reinforcing rib is formed inside the housing protruding portion 1110. A fastening portion for bolting and fastening to the panel 10 may be formed at the reinforcing rib. Therefore, it is possible to firmly fix the apparatus to the panel 10 while the weight of the apparatus is reduced.
  • a second sensor installation groove 1111 and a second sensor detection groove 1112 are formed at a left side of the housing protruding portion 1110.
  • a second sensor 22 capable of detecting whether the outer handle 1800 is pulled is installed in the second sensor installation groove 1111.
  • a limit switch is provided as the second sensor 22, and the second sensor detection groove 1112 is formed at a left side of the second sensor 22 so as to be open in the left-right direction and rearward so that the second sensor 22 is pressed according to a position of the first support member 1410.
  • a lamp installation groove 1113 is formed in a central portion of the housing protruding portion 1110.
  • the lamp installation groove 1113 is formed to be penetrated in the front-rear direction.
  • a diameter of the lamp installation groove 1113 is equal or similar to a diameter of a lamp 24.
  • a lamp catching protrusion is formed at upper, lower, left, and right portions of the front of the lamp installation groove 1113 so as to prevent the lamp 24 from falling off to the front.
  • the lamp 24 serves to give warning when the panel 10 is open.
  • the lamp 24 may also serve to notify of whether the outer handle 1800 is inserted, withdrawn, pulled, or locked.
  • a bumper installation portion 1114 is formed at the front of the front surface.
  • the bumper installation portion 1114 is formed in the shape of a quadrilateral band outside the protruding portion through-holes 1101 at both sides.
  • the bumper installation portion 1114 is formed to protrude to the front so that a bumper member 1200 may be installed.
  • a groove is formed at a left side of the bumper installation portion 1114 so that the bumper installation portion 1114 does not interfere with a portion in which the key insertion hole 1820 of the outer handle 1800 is formed.
  • a bumper fastening protrusion 1115 coupled to a bumper fastening hole 1204 of the bumper member 1200 is formed at an inner side of the bumper installation portion 1114 so as to protrude to the front.
  • third sensor installation grooves 1103 in which third sensors 23a and 23b are respectively installed are formed at lower portions of the protruding portion through-hole 1101 at the right side and the housing protruding portion 1110.
  • An interval between the two third sensor installation grooves 1103 is equal or similar to the maximum distance along which the lift 1300 may move leftward and rightward
  • a door latch connecting portion through-groove 1104 is formed to be penetrated in the up-down direction at lower portions of the third sensor installation grooves 1103.
  • the door latch connecting portion 30 enters the housing 1100 from the outside via the door latch connecting portion through-groove 1104 and is installed at the lift 1300.
  • a door latch connecting portion fitting groove 1105 is formed to protrude to the rear at left sides of the door latch connecting portion through-groove 1104 and the third sensor installation groove 1103 at the left side.
  • the door latch connecting portion fitting groove 1105 is formed in the shape in which a quadrilateral plate is vertically installed.
  • a groove which has an open rear portion and is penetrated in the left-right direction is formed in the door latch connecting portion fitting groove 1105.
  • the door latch connecting portion 30 may be fitted to the groove and fixed.
  • a driving portion seating portion on which the driving portion 1900 is seated is formed at a right side of the rear of the housing 1100.
  • the driving portion seating portion is disposed at the right side of the housing 1100 instead of the lower portion thereof, the up-down length of the housing 1100 is formed to be short, and thus mountability on a vehicle door may be improved.
  • a first motor installation groove 1121 in which the motor 1910 is installed and a first double gear installation groove 1122 and a second double gear installation groove 1123 in which the reduction gear portion is installed are formed in the driving portion seating portion.
  • the first double gear installation groove 1122 is disposed at an upper portion of the first motor installation groove 1121
  • the second double gear installation groove 1123 is disposed at a left side of the first motor installation groove 1121 and a lower portion of the first double gear installation groove 1122.
  • a wall is formed between the first motor installation groove 1121 and the first and second double gear installation grooves 1122 and 1123, and a shaft seating groove on which a shaft of each gear is seated is formed in the wall.
  • the up-down length of the housing 1100 at the right side is formed to be shorter than other portions according to the up-down length of the driving portion seating portion, and thus the housing 1100 becomes compact as a whole.
  • a second guide portion 1130 is formed in a rectangular shape at the right side of the protruding portion through-hole 1101 at the right side so as to protrude to the rear.
  • a left surface of the second guide portion 1130 comes into contact with a right surface of the sliding member 1700, thereby guiding sliding of the sliding member 1700.
  • Upper and lower surfaces of the second guide portion 1130 come into contact with an inner surface of the lift 1300, thereby guiding sliding of the lift 1300.
  • a lead screw through-groove 1132 is formed in a right surface of the second guide portion 1130 so as to be open in the left-right direction and rearward.
  • the up-down width of the lead screw through-groove 1132 is formed to be larger than an outer diameter of the lead screw 1929 so that interference between the lead screw 1929 and the housing 1100 is prevented.
  • a lead screw installation groove 1133 is formed in the left surface of the second guide portion 1130 so as to be open rightward and rearward.
  • the up-down width of the lead screw installation groove 1133 is formed to be similar or equal to an outer diameter of a shaft of the lead screw 1929 so that one side of the lead screw 1929 is fixed to the housing 1100.
  • a through-hole 1131 is formed in a central portion of the second guide portion 1130 so as to be open rearward, thereby simultaneously reinforcing the strength of the second guide portion 1130 and preventing the lead screw 1929 from interfering with the second guide portion 1130.
  • a third guide portion 1140 is formed in a rectangular shape at the left side of the protruding portion through-hole 1101 at the left side so as to protrude to the rear.
  • a right surface of the third guide portion 1140 comes into contact with a left surface of the sliding member 1700, thereby guiding sliding of the sliding member 1700.
  • Upper and lower surfaces of the third guide portion 1140 come into contact with the inner surface of the lift 1300, thereby guiding sliding of the lift 1300.
  • a left side portion of the third guide portion 1140 is formed to be tilted from the rear to the front. Thus, a space in which a key cylinder 1600 is installed may be secured.
  • a protrusion which prevents a key cylinder support plate 1603 of the key cylinder 1600 from moving in the left-right direction is formed at both upper and lower sides.
  • a bolt fastening hole is formed in the protrusion so that the key cylinder support plate 1603 may be firmly fixed to the housing 1100 by a bolt.
  • a key cylinder installation groove 1142 which is formed to be open rearward and in which the key cylinder 1600 is installed is formed between the protrusions.
  • a key cylinder through-groove 1141 is formed in a central portion of the key cylinder installation groove 1142 so as to be penetrated in the front-rear direction. A portion of the front of the key cylinder 1600 is inserted into the key cylinder through-groove 1141.
  • the up-down length of the housing 1100 at the left side is formed as a minimum length in consideration of the up-down length of the key cylinder support plate 1603, and thus the housing 1100 becomes compact as a whole.
  • a first fastening groove 1151 is formed at upper, lower, left, and right portions of the circumferential portion.
  • the first fastening groove 1151 includes a fitting groove into which a blocking plate protruding portion 1503 of the blocking plate 1500 is inserted.
  • the fitting groove is formed to be penetrated in an internal-external direction of the housing 1100.
  • a second fastening groove 1152 is formed in each of an upper surface and a lower surface of the circumferential portion so as to protrude to the outside.
  • a bolt fastening hole is formed in the second fastening groove 1152 so as to be penetrated in the front-rear direction.
  • a third fastening groove 1153 is formed to protrude to the outside at each corner formed due to an up-down length difference.
  • a bolt fastening hole is formed in the third fastening groove 1153 so as to be penetrated in the front-rear direction.
  • the bumper member 1200 is illustrated in detail in FIG. 9.
  • An outer handle seating groove 1201 is formed in a central portion of the bumper member 1200 so as to be open forward and leftward.
  • a protruding portion through-hole 1203 through which the protruding portion 1720 may slide in the front-rear direction is formed at both left and right sides of the outer handle seating groove 1201so as to be penetrated in the front-rear direction.
  • a through-hole 1202 is formed between the two protruding portion through-holes 1203 so that light of the lamp 24 is visible from the outside of the panel 10.
  • a bolt fixing portion is formed at each of an upper portion and a lower portion of the central portion of the bumper member 1200 so that the housing 1100 may be assembled to the panel 10.
  • the bumper fastening hole 1204 fastened to the bumper fastening protrusion 1115 of the housing 1100 is formed in each of the upper portion and the lower portion of the outer handle seating groove 1201.
  • Such a bumper member 1200 may prevent impact or noise due to contact with the housing 1100 when the outer handle 1800 is being inserted. Also, the bumper member 1200 may perform dustproofing and waterproofing functions to prevent introduction of pollutants or moisture from the outside.
  • the sliding member 1700 is illustrated in further detail in FIGS. 10 and 11.
  • the sliding member 1700 includes a catching portion 1710 formed in a plate shape and the protruding portion 1720 formed to protrude from both sides of the front of the catching portion 1710.
  • the catching portion 1710 is formed to protrude further upward and downward than the protruding portion 1720.
  • the first through-hole 1702 is formed in the front-rear direction in a central portion of the catching portion 1710.
  • the first through-hole 1702 is disposed between the protruding portions 1720 at both sides.
  • One side and the other side of the outer handle 1800 are respectively connected to the front of the protruding portion 1720 at one side and the front of the protruding portion 1720 at the other side.
  • a pin insertion portion 1708 is formed in the up-down direction and protrudes to the rear at both sides of the sliding member 1700.
  • a pin insertion hole 1709 is formed to be penetrated in the up-down direction so that the first and second pins 1401 and 1402 are installed. Therefore, the sliding member 1700 is connected to the lift 1300 so that the first and second pins 1401 and 1402 slide along slots 1301 of the lift 1300.
  • the support member seating groove 1701 is formed in the front-rear direction in each of the protruding portions 1720 at both sides of the sliding member 1700.
  • the support member seating groove 1701 is formed to be open rearward.
  • a support member installation protrusion 1707 is formed in the front-rear direction at upper, lower, left, and right surfaces of an inner wall of the sliding member 1700 so that the first and second support members 1410 and 1420 are disposed inside the support member seating grooves 1701.
  • a height of a front side is higher than a height of a rear side.
  • first and second support members 1410 and 1420 are installed, front surfaces of the first and second support members 1410 and 1420 are locked to the support member installation protrusions 1707.
  • support member installation protrusions 1707 By such support member installation protrusions 1707, the first and second support members 1410 and 1420 are prevented from falling off to the front.
  • a second sensor catching prevention groove 1704 is formed at a right side surface of the protruding portion 1720 at the left side.
  • the second sensor catching prevention groove 1704 is formed to be open rightward and rearward.
  • the second sensor 22 for detecting a position of the first support member 1410 inserted into the protruding portion 1720 at the left side is not pressed by the sliding member 1700.
  • a second sensor detecting portion insertion groove 1704a is formed at the rear of the second sensor catching prevention groove 1704.
  • the second sensor detecting portion insertion groove 1704a is formed to be open leftward, rightward, and rearward.
  • a ring withdrawal hole 1705 and the hook seating groove 1706 are formed in a front surface of each protruding portion 1720 of the sliding member 1700.
  • the ring withdrawal hole 1705 is formed to be penetrated in the front-rear direction and comes into communication with the support member seating groove 1701 and the hook seating groove 1706.
  • the hook seating groove 1706 is formed to be open forward and leftward.
  • the sliding member 1700 may slide in the front-rear direction against the panel 10.
  • the support member 1400 includes the first support member 1410 connected to one side of the outer handle 1800 and the second support member 1420 connected to the other side (right side) of the outer handle 1800.
  • the first support member 1410 includes a first support main body 1412, the first coupling ring 1411 formed to protrude at the front of the first support main body 1412, and the second sensor detecting portion 1413 formed to protrude at the rear of a right side of the first support main body 1412.
  • a right surface of the second sensor detecting portion 1413 is formed to be gradually inclined leftward toward the rear. Due to the inclination, the outer handle 1800 is pulled, and thus, the second sensor 22 may be easily pressed when the first support member 1410 slides forward.
  • the second support member 1420 includes a second support main body 1422 and the second coupling ring 1421 formed to protrude at the front of the second support main body 1422.
  • the first and second pins 1401 and 1402 are installed at the rear of the first and second support main bodies 1412 and 1422 so that the first and second support members 1410 and 1420 are prevented from falling off to the rear.
  • a hole into which the elastic hook 1811 is fitted is formed to be penetrated in the left-right direction in each of the first and second coupling rings 1411 and 1421.
  • the first and second coupling rings 1411 and 1421 are withdrawn to the outside of the protruding portions 1720 via the ring withdrawal hole 1705 formed in the front surface of each protruding portion 1720 of the sliding member 1700.
  • the spring 1430 is formed in the form of a coil.
  • the spring 1430 is disposed between the support member 1400 and the sliding member 1700.
  • the spring 1430 is seated on the support member seating groove 1701, a front end of the spring 1430 is supported by the sliding member 1700, and a rear end of the spring 1430 is supported by the first and second support main bodies 1412 and 1422.
  • the outer handle 1800 may be automatically restored due to the spring 1430 which is configured to restore the outer handle 1800.
  • a sensor portion includes the second sensor 22 and the third sensors 23a and 23b.
  • the second sensor 22 and the third sensors 23a and 23b are connected to a control portion (not illustrated) via a wire.
  • the second sensor 22 is installed in the second sensor installation groove 1111 of the housing 1100.
  • the second sensor 22 recognizes through the first support member 1410 whether the outer handle 1800 is pulled.
  • the third sensors 23a and 23b are installed in the third sensor installation grooves 1103 of the housing 1100.
  • the third sensors 23a and 23b recognize through the lift 1300 whether the outer handle 1800 is withdrawn.
  • the key cylinder 1600 is illustrated in further detail in FIGS. 12 and 13.
  • the key cylinder 1600 includes a key cylinder main body 1601, a key insertion hole 1602 formed in the front of the key cylinder 1600, the key cylinder support plate 1603 formed at a central portion of the key cylinder 1600, and first and second door key connecting portion insertion portions 1604 and 1605 and first and second door key connecting portion support portions 1606 and 1607 which are formed at the rear of the key cylinder 1600.
  • the key cylinder main body 1601 is formed in a cylindrical shape.
  • the key insertion hole 1602 is formed in the same shape as the key insertion hole 1820 of the outer handle 1800.
  • the key insertion hole 1602 is formed to be open forward.
  • the key cylinder support plate 1603 is formed in a plate shape that extends in the up-down direction.
  • the key cylinder support plate 1603 is formed at the key cylinder main body 1601 so that a left side of the key cylinder support plate 1603 is disposed in front of a right side of the key cylinder support plate 1603.
  • a bolt fastening hole is formed at both upper and lower sides of the key cylinder support plate 1603.
  • the key cylinder 1600 may be firmly installed at the key cylinder installation groove 1142 of the housing 1100.
  • One side of the first door key connecting portion insertion portion 1604 is rotatably connected to the key cylinder main body 1601.
  • a through-hole is formed in the other side of the first door key connecting portion insertion portion 1604, and a portion of a catching protrusion 51 of the door key connecting portion 50 is inserted into the through-hole.
  • One side of the second door key connecting portion insertion portion 1605 is connected at a right angle to the other side of the first door key connecting portion insertion portion 1604, and the other side of the second door key connecting portion insertion portion 1605 is formed to be bent and face the other side of the first door key connecting portion insertion portion 1604.
  • the shape of the other side of the second door key connecting portion insertion portion 1605 is similar to the shape of the other side of the first door key connecting portion insertion portion 1604.
  • a through-hole is formed in the other side of the second door key connecting portion insertion portion 1605, and a portion of the catching protrusion 51 of the door key connecting portion 50 is inserted into the through-hole.
  • a plate surrounding the through-hole is formed so that the plate is partially disconnected.
  • the first door key connecting portion support portion 1606 is connected to protrude to a left side of the key cylinder main body 1601.
  • the first door key connecting portion support portion 1606 is disposed between the first door key connecting portion insertion portion 1604 and the key cylinder support plate 1603.
  • One side of the second door key connecting portion support portion 1607 is formed to be connected at an angle of 45° to the first door key connecting portion support portion 1606.
  • the second door key connecting portion support portion 1607 is disposed to head an upper left side from a lower right side.
  • a groove in which a fixing portion 52 of the door key connecting portion 50 is installed is formed in the second door key connecting portion support portion 1607.
  • the groove is formed to be open toward the upper left side.
  • An inner diameter of the groove is similar or equal to an outer diameter of a groove formed at a circumference of the fixing portion 52 so that the fixing portion 52 is fixed to the second door key connecting portion support portion 1607.
  • An angle of the first door key connecting portion insertion portion 1604 at an initial state is formed to be similar or equal to an angle of the first door key connecting portion support portion 1607. In this state, when a user inserts a key into the key insertion hole 1602 and rotates the key clockwise, the first door key connecting portion insertion portion 1604 also rotates clockwise, and a cable 53 is pulled by the catching protrusion 51.
  • the driving portion is illustrated in further detail in FIG. 14.
  • the driving portion 1900 includes the motor 1910 and the reduction gear portion rotated by the motor 1910.
  • the driving portion 1900 is disposed at the inner side of the panel 10 which is disposed at the outer side of the vehicle door.
  • the driving portion 1900 is disposed at the right side of the housing 1100.
  • the reduction gear portion includes a worm 1921 rotated by the motor 1910, a first double gear 1922 rotated by the worm 1921, a second double gear 1925 rotated by the first double gear 1922, and the lead screw 1929 rotated by the second double gear 1925.
  • the motor 1910 is installed in the up-down direction.
  • the worm 1921 is installed at a shaft of the motor 1910. Therefore, a shaft of the worm 1921 is disposed in the up-down direction.
  • the first double gear 1922 includes a first worm 1924 and a first worm wheel 1923 installed at the first worm 1924.
  • a shaft of the first worm 1924 and a shaft of the first worm wheel 1923 are integrally formed. Therefore, the first worm 1924 and the first worm wheel 1923 rotate at the same speed.
  • a disc configured to connect gear teeth of the first worm wheel 1923 is formed at a portion at which the first worm 1924 and the first worm wheel 1923 face each other.
  • An outer diameter of the first worm wheel 1923 is formed to be equal or similar to or slightly larger than an outer diameter of the first worm 1924.
  • the first double gear 1922 is rotated by the worm 1921.
  • a shaft of the first double gear 1922 is disposed in the left-right direction.
  • the worm is engaged with the first worm wheel 1923.
  • the worm 1921 is disposed at the front of the first double gear 1922.
  • the second double gear 1925 includes a second worm 1927 and a second worm wheel 1926 installed at the second worm 1927.
  • a shaft of the second worm 1927 and a shaft of the second worm wheel 1926 are integrally formed. Therefore, the second worm 1927 and the second worm wheel 1926 rotate at the same speed.
  • a disc configured to connect gear teeth of the second worm wheel 1926 is formed at a portion at which the second worm 1927 and the second worm wheel 1926 face each other.
  • An outer diameter of the second worm wheel 1926 is formed to be equal or similar to or slightly larger than an outer diameter of the second worm 1927.
  • the second double gear 1925 is rotated by the first double gear 1922.
  • a shaft of the second double gear 1925 is disposed in the up-down direction.
  • the first worm 1924 is engaged with the second worm wheel 1926.
  • the first double gear 1922 is disposed at the rear of the second double gear 1925.
  • the lead screw 1929 includes a third worm wheel 1928, which is installed at the lead screw 1929, and a support plate 1930.
  • a shaft of the lead screw 1929 and a shaft of the third worm wheel 1928 are integrally formed. Therefore, the lead screw 1929 and the third worm wheel 1928 rotate at the same speed.
  • a disc configured to connect gear teeth of the third worm wheel 1928 is formed at a portion at which the lead screw 1929 and the third worm wheel 1928 face each other.
  • An outer diameter of the third worm wheel 1928 is formed to be equal or similar to or slightly larger than an outer diameter of the lead screw 1929.
  • the lead screw 1929 is rotated by the second double gear 1925.
  • a shaft of the lead screw 1929 is disposed in the left-right direction.
  • the second worm 1927 is engaged with the third worm wheel 1928.
  • the second double gear 1925 is disposed at the front of the lead screw 1929.
  • the support plate 1930 is formed in the shape in which a disc is fitted around a circumference of a cylinder. A diameter of the cylinder is formed to be smaller than a diameter of the disc. A female screw portion is formed at a central portion of the support plate 1930 so that the support plate 1930 may be fitted to the lead screw 1929 by being rotated. The support plate 1930 is fitted to the lift 1300, thereby causing the lift 1300 to be slid in the left-right direction due to rotation of the lead screw 1929.
  • the driving portion 1900 and the outer handle 1800 are connected through the lift 1300 and the sliding member 1700.
  • the driving portion 1900 operates the outer handle 1800.
  • the driving portion 1900 slides the outer handle 1800 in the front-rear direction.
  • the lift 1300 is illustrated in further detail in FIGS. 15 and 16.
  • the lift 1300 includes a right surface 1310 and an upper surface 1320 and a lower surface 1330 which are respectively connected to both upper and lower ends of the right surface 1310.
  • the right surface 1310 is formed to be long in the up-down direction and short in the left-right direction.
  • the front-rear width of the upper surface 1320 and the lower surface 1330 is equal or similar to the front-rear width of the right surface 1310.
  • One end of the upper surface 1320 is connected to the upper end of the right surface 1310, and the other end of the upper surface 1320 is disposed further to the left than the one end of the upper surface 1320.
  • One end of the lower surface 1330 is connected to the lower end of the right surface 1310, and the other end of the lower surface 1330 is disposed further to the left than the one end of the lower surface 1330. That is, the lift 1300 is formed to be open leftward, forward, and rearward.
  • a third sensor pressing portion 1302 and a door latch connecting portion installation portion 1303 are formed to protrude downward.
  • the third sensor pressing portion 1302 is formed in a plate shape.
  • the third sensor pressing portion 1302 presses the third sensor 23a disposed at the right side when the lift 1300 moves rightward at a predetermined distance and presses the third sensor 23b disposed at the left side when the lift 1300 moves leftward at a predetermined distance.
  • the door latch connecting portion installation portion 1303 is formed in a plate shape.
  • a door latch connecting portion installation groove 1304 and a door latch connecting portion catching groove 1305 are formed in the door latch connecting portion installation portion 1303.
  • the door latch connecting portion installation groove 1304 is disposed at the rear of the door latch connecting portion installation portion 1303.
  • the door latch connecting portion installation groove 1304 penetrates the door latch connecting portion installation portion 1303 in the left-right direction.
  • a width of the door latch connecting portion installation groove 1304 is formed to be similar or equal to or slightly larger than a width of a cable 33 of the door latch connecting portion 30.
  • the catching protrusion 31 is formed at one end of the door latch connecting portion 30.
  • the width of the door latch connecting portion installation groove 1304 is formed to be smaller than a diameter of the catching protrusion 31 of the door latch connecting portion 30, it is possible to prevent the door latch connecting portion 30 from falling off to the lower portion of the lift 1300.
  • the door latch connecting portion catching groove 1305 is disposed at the front of the door latch connecting portion installation groove 1304.
  • the door latch connecting portion catching groove 1305 is formed to come into communication with the door latch connecting portion installation groove 1304.
  • the door latch connecting portion catching groove 1305 is formed in the door latch connecting portion installation portion 1303 so as to protrude to the left side.
  • the door latch connecting portion catching groove 1305 includes a groove through which the door latch connecting portion 30 passes.
  • the groove is formed to be open rearward from a central portion of the door latch connecting portion catching groove 1305.
  • the groove is formed to penetrate the door latch connecting portion installation portion 1303 in the left-right direction.
  • the width of the groove is equal or similar to or slightly larger than the width of the cable 33 of the door latch connecting portion 30.
  • the door latch connecting portion catching groove 1305 includes a groove in which the catching protrusion 31 of the door latch connecting portion 30 is seated.
  • the groove is formed so that a diameter gradually decreases from the left side of the door latch connecting portion catching groove 1305 to the right side thereof.
  • the diameter of the door latch connecting portion catching groove 1305 is formed to be smaller than the diameter of the catching protrusion 31 of the door latch connecting portion 30, it is possible to prevent the door latch connecting portion 30 from falling off to the lower portion of the lift 1300.
  • First and second support plate insertion grooves 1306 and 1307 are formed at the central portion of the right surface 1310.
  • the first support plate insertion groove 1306 is formed to be open forward, leftward, and rightward.
  • An inner diameter of the first support plate insertion groove 1306 is equal or similar to the outer diameter of the cylinder of the support plate 1930.
  • the second support plate insertion groove 1307 is formed to be penetrated in the left-right direction.
  • the up-down width of the second support plate insertion groove 1307 is equal or similar to the outer diameter of the disc of the support plate 1930.
  • the lift 1300 may be fitted to the front from the rear of the lead screw 1929 and the support plate 1930. Since the front of the first support plate insertion groove 1306 is blocked, the lead screw 1929 and the support plate 1930 are prevented from falling off to the top, bottom, left, and right and in the front-rear direction.
  • the slots 1301 through which the first and second pins 1401 and 1402 pass are formed to be penetrated in the up-down direction at the left sides and the right sides of the upper surface 1320 and the lower surface 1330 of the lift 1300.
  • One side of the slot 1301 is disposed further to the front than the other side of the slot, and there is a height difference between the one side and the other side.
  • the blocking plate 1500 is illustrated in further detail in FIGS. 17 and 18.
  • the blocking plate 1500 is formed in a plate shape.
  • An outer shape of the blocking plate 1500 is the same as or similar to an outer shape of the housing 1100.
  • a housing support portion 1510 is formed at the center of the blocking plate 1500 so as to protrude forward.
  • a rear surface of the housing support portion 1510 is also formed to protrude forward.
  • a front surface of the housing support portion 1510 comes into contact with a rear surface of the housing protruding portion 1110 of the housing 1100.
  • a second housing fastening groove 1511 is formed at both left and right sides of the housing support portion 1510.
  • the second housing fastening groove 1511 comes into communication with a bolt fastening groove of the housing protruding portion 1110 so that the blocking plate 1500 may be firmly fixed to the housing 1100.
  • a wire insertion groove 1501a is formed to be penetrated in the front-rear direction between the second housing fastening grooves 1511 at both sides.
  • a wire connected to the lamp 24 is installed through the wire insertion groove 1501a.
  • a wire insertion groove 1501b is formed to be penetrated in the front-rear direction at a left side of the second housing fastening groove 1511 at the left side.
  • a wire connected to the second sensor 22 is installed through the wire insertion groove 1501b.
  • a first support member through-hole 1505 is formed to be penetrated in the front-rear direction at the left side of the housing support portion 1510.
  • Wire insertion grooves 1501c and 1501d are formed to be penetrated in the front-rear direction at a lower portion of the blocking plate 1500. Wires connected to the third sensors 23a and 23b are installed through the wire insertion grooves 1501c and 1501d.
  • a support plate 1502 and a wire insertion groove 1501e are formed at a right side portion 1520 of the blocking plate 1500.
  • the support plate 1502 has a plate shape and is formed to protrude to the front.
  • Support plates 1502a and 1502c block the rear of the shaft of the first double gear 1922 and prevent the first double gear 1922 from falling off to the rear.
  • Support plates 1502b and 1502e block the rear of the shaft of the second double gear 1925 and prevent the second double gear 1925 from falling off to the rear.
  • Support plates 1502d and 1502f block the rear of the shaft of the lead screw 1929 and prevent the lead screw 1929 from falling off to the rear.
  • the wire insertion groove 1501e is formed to be penetrated in the front-rear direction.
  • a wire connected to the motor 1910 is installed through the wire insertion groove 1501e.
  • a left side portion of the blocking plate 1500 is formed to protrude to the rear.
  • a key cylinder installation portion 1531 and a door key connecting portion through-groove 1532 are formed.
  • the key cylinder installation portion 1531 is formed to be open forward so that interference between the key cylinder 1600 and the blocking plate 1500 is prevented.
  • the door key connecting portion through-groove 1532 is formed to be open leftward, rightward, and forward.
  • the door key connecting portion 50 is installed through the door key connecting portion through-groove 1532.
  • First housing fastening grooves 1504 are formed in portions of the blocking plate 1500 that correspond to the third fastening grooves 1153 of the housing 1100.
  • the blocking plate 1500 may be easily assembled to the housing 1100.
  • the door latch connecting portion 30 is a portion at which the latch portion 2000, the lift 1300, and the housing 1100 are connected.
  • the latch portion 2000 is a device similar to a conventional door latch that allows a door to be maintained in a closed state or allows a door to be maintained in a locked state. Therefore, the door may be opened or unlocked through the outer handle 1800.
  • the door latch connecting portion 30 is connected to the lift 1300 through the door latch connecting portion catching groove 1305 of the lift 1300.
  • the door latch connecting portion 30 includes the cable 33 of a wire member such as a wire.
  • An outer circumferential surface of the door latch connecting portion 30 is surrounded by a protective tube.
  • a fixing portion 32 having a groove formed at a circumference thereof is formed and fixed by being fitted into the door latch connecting portion fitting groove 1105 of the housing 1100.
  • a stopper fixing portion 36 having the same shape as the fixing portion 32 is formed and fitted into the latch portion 2000.
  • the catching protrusion 31 is formed at one end of the door latch connecting portion 30. Since a diameter of the catching protrusion 31 is smaller than a diameter of the door latch connecting portion catching groove 1305, when the lift 1300 is moved leftward, the door latch connecting portion 30 also moves leftward.
  • a stopper 34 is formed at the other end of the door latch connecting portion 30. When the cable 33 moves according to movement of the lift 1300, the stopper 34 slides along a guide portion in the latch portion 2000.
  • a stopper spring 35 configured to restore the stopper 34 is disposed between the stopper 34 and the stopper fixing portion 36.
  • a coil spring is provided as the stopper spring 35, a front end of the stopper spring 35 is supported by the latch portion 2000, and a rear end of the stopper spring 35 is supported by a safety plate 2400.
  • the shapes of a door lever connecting portion 40 and the door key connecting portion 50 are the same as or similar to the shape of the door latch connecting portion 30.
  • the front or the rear refers to the front-rear direction (longitudinal direction) of the vehicle
  • an up-down direction refers to the left-right direction (width direction) of the vehicle
  • a left-right direction refers to the up-down direction of the vehicle.
  • the latch portion 2000 includes a housing 2100, a latch 2200 rotatably installed at the housing 2100, a pivoting member 2370 configured to lock or unlock the latch 2200, an open lever 2700 configured to rotate the pivoting member 2370, an open plate 2300 configured to rotate the open lever 2700, and a driving portion.
  • the housing 2100 includes a first housing 2110, a second housing 2130 disposed at the front of the first housing 2110, and a third housing 2150 disposed at the rear of the first housing 2110.
  • the first housing 2110 is illustrated in detail in FIGS. 24 and 25.
  • a sealing member 2140 is disposed between a circumference of a rear surface of the first housing 2110 and a circumference (edge) of a front surface of the third housing 2150 so that the driving portion is prevented from being damaged due to water.
  • a striker insertion groove 2105 into which a striker (not illustrated) connected to a vehicle body is inserted, is formed at the upper portion and front of the housing 2100.
  • the striker insertion groove 2105 is formed to be open upward and forward and have a blocked rear portion.
  • the striker insertion groove 2105 formed in the first housing 2110 is formed in the shape of a groove
  • the striker insertion groove 2105 formed in the second housing 2130 is formed in the shape of a hole penetrating in the front-rear direction.
  • the first housing 2110 is formed in a plate shape.
  • a latch installation groove 2111 in which the latch 2200, which will be described below, is installed and a pivoting member installation groove 2116 in which the pivoting member 2370 is installed are formed.
  • the first housing 2110 may be formed of a plastic material and formed by injection molding. Thus, the apparatus may be easily manufactured.
  • latch installation groove 2111 is formed to be open forward and have a blocked rear portion, assembly of parts is facilitated.
  • the front of the latch installation groove 2111 is covered by the second housing 2130 during assembly.
  • An upper portion of the latch installation groove 2111 comes into communication with the striker insertion groove 2105.
  • a spring insertion groove 2113 is formed in the front of the first housing 2110.
  • the spring insertion groove 2113 is disposed at the rear of the latch installation groove 2111 and comes into communication with the latch installation groove 2111.
  • the spring insertion groove 2113 is formed in a fan shape, and a first restoring spring 2250, which will be described below, is inserted into the spring insertion groove 2113 so that a second bent portion 2253 of the first restoring spring 2250 may rotate together with the latch 2200.
  • a sensor transfer member insertion portion 2129 into which a fourth sensor transfer member 2911 and a fifth sensor transfer member 2912, which will be described below, are inserted is formed at the first housing 2110 so as to come into communication with the latch installation groove 2111.
  • the sensor transfer member insertion portion 2129 is disposed at a lower portion of the striker insertion groove 2105.
  • the sensor transfer member insertion portion 2129 is formed to be open rearward and includes a groove penetrating in the front-rear direction.
  • a catching portion guide groove 2115 is formed to be penetrated in the front-rear direction so as to come into communication with the spring insertion groove 2113 and the latch installation groove 2111.
  • the catching portion guide groove 2115 is formed in an arc shape around circumferences of the spring insertion groove 2113 and the latch installation groove 2111.
  • the pivoting member installation groove 2116 is disposed at a right side of the latch installation groove 2111.
  • pivoting member installation groove 2116 is formed to be open forward and have a blocked rear portion, assembly of parts is facilitated.
  • the front of the pivoting member installation groove 2116 is covered by the second housing 2130 during assembly.
  • a left side of the pivoting member installation groove 2116 comes into communication with a right side of the latch installation groove 2111.
  • a spring insertion groove 2117 is formed at the front of the first housing 2110.
  • the spring insertion groove 2117 is disposed at the rear of the pivoting member installation groove 2116 and comes into communication with the pivoting member installation groove 2116.
  • the spring insertion groove 2117 is formed in the shape of an egg, and a pivoting member spring 2390, which will be described below, is inserted into the spring insertion groove 2117 so that a second bent portion 2393 of the pivoting member spring 2390 may rotate together with the pivoting member 2370.
  • a pivoting member catching portion through-hole 2118 is formed in the right side of the first housing 2110.
  • the pivoting member catching portion through-hole 2118 is formed in an arc shape in the left-right direction and formed to be penetrated in the front-rear direction.
  • the pivoting member catching portion through-hole 2118 is disposed at a lower portion of the spring insertion groove 2117 and comes into communication with the pivoting member installation groove 2116.
  • a bumper member insertion grooves 2123 into which a bumper member 2360 is inserted is formed in middle and upper portions of the first housing 2110 so as to come into communication with the striker insertion groove 2105 or the latch installation groove 2111.
  • the bumper member insertion grooves 2123 disposed in the middle portion is open forward and upward, and an upper portion of the bumper member insertion grooves 2123 comes into communication with the striker insertion groove 2105.
  • the bumper member insertion grooves 2123 disposed in the upper portion is open forward, and a right side portion of the bumper member insertion grooves 2123 comes into communication with the latch installation groove 2111.
  • the bumper member 2360 disposed at the middle portion may prevent impact or noise due to contact with the first housing 2110 when the striker is inserted into the striker insertion groove 2105.
  • the bumper member 2360 disposed at the upper portion may prevent impact or noise due to contact with the first housing 2110 when the latch 2200 rotates and reaches an open state.
  • An edge of the first housing 2110 is formed to protrude to the rear so that a space is also formed at the rear of the first housing 2110.
  • a motor installation portion 2112 in which a motor 2610, which will be described below, is installed is formed at a right side of the rear surface of the first housing 2110.
  • a groove is formed in a left side and a right side of the motor installation portion 2112 so that a shape of the motor 2610 may be fitted thereinto.
  • a first guide portion 2125 is formed at a right side of the rear surface of the first housing 2110 so as to protrude to the rear.
  • the first guide portion 2125 is disposed at an upper portion of the motor installation portion 2112.
  • a lower surface of the first guide portion 2125 abuts an upper surface of the safety plate 2400, which will be described below, and guides sliding of the safety plate 2400 in the left-right direction.
  • a shaft 2106, a first open lever guide portion 2107, and a second open lever guide portion 2108 are formed at the right side of the rear surface of the first housing 2110 so as to protrude to the rear.
  • the shaft 2106 is disposed at a lower portion of a left side of the motor installation portion 2112.
  • the first open lever guide portion 2107 is disposed at a lower portion of a left side of the shaft 2106
  • the second open lever guide portion 2108 is disposed at a lower portion of a right side of the shaft 2106.
  • the open lever 2700 is fitted to the shaft 2106.
  • the first and second open lever guide portions 2107 and 2108 are disposed within a radius of rotation of the open lever 2700 so that the open lever 2700 may rotate within a predetermined range when rotating about the shaft 2106.
  • a first connecting portion cover installation portion 2126 at which a connecting portion cover 2800, which will be described below, is installed is formed at an upper portion of the left side of the rear surface of the first housing 2110.
  • the first connecting portion cover installation portion 2126 comes into communication with a second connecting portion cover installation portion 2128 which is formed at an upper portion of the center of the rear surface of the first housing 2110.
  • the first connecting portion cover installation portion 2126 is formed to be open rearward and rightward.
  • the second connecting portion cover installation portion 2128 is formed to be open rearward, leftward, and rightward.
  • the open plate 2300 and the safety plate 2400 may be installed at a right side of the second connecting portion cover installation portion 2128.
  • a plurality of protrusions are formed at upper portions of the first and second connecting portion cover installation portions 2126 and 2128 so that the connecting portion cover 2800 may be easily inserted.
  • a protrusion is formed to protrude to the rear at a left side of the first connecting portion cover installation portion 2126 and a right side of the second connecting portion cover installation portion 2128 so that the connecting portion cover 2800 is prevented from falling off in the left-right direction.
  • An upper surface of a lower portion of the second connecting portion cover installation portion 2128 abuts lower surfaces of the open plate 2300 and the safety plate 2400 and guides sliding of the open plate 2300 and the safety plate 2400 in the left-right direction.
  • a cinching connecting portion installation portion 2119 at which a cinching connecting portion 2520, which will be described below, is installed is formed to protrude at the lower portion of the left side of the rear surface of the first housing 2110.
  • a groove into which a fixing portion 2522 of the cinching connecting portion 2520 may be fitted and fixed is formed at the rear of the cinching connecting portion installation portion 2119.
  • a second guide portion 2127 is formed to protrude at the center of the rear surface of the first housing 2110.
  • the second guide portion 2127 is disposed below the second connecting portion cover installation portion 2128.
  • the second guide portion 2127 is formed to correspond to the shape of the striker insertion groove 2105.
  • the second guide portion 2127 is disposed at a right side of the lever shaft 2114.
  • the second housing 2130 is illustrated in detail in FIGS. 26 and 27.
  • the second housing 2130 is formed in a plate shape.
  • a shaft insertion hole into which a latch pivoting shaft 2230, which is a rivet, is inserted is formed to be penetrated in the front-rear direction in the second housing 2130.
  • a first protruding portion 2135, a second protruding portion 2136, and a third protruding portion 2137 are formed around a circumference of the shaft insertion hole so as to be recessed to the rear.
  • the first protruding portion 2135, the second protruding portion 2136, and the third protruding portion 2137 protrude further to the rear than other portions of a rear surface of the second housing 2130.
  • the first protruding portion 2135 comes into contact with a front surface of the latch 2200 and a front surface of the pivoting member 2370, which will be described below. Therefore, during assembly, friction between the latch 2200 and the pivoting member 2370 and the second housing 2130 may be minimized while the latch 2200 and the pivoting member 2370 do not move in the front-rear direction. That is, a portion protruding to the rear may be formed at the rear surface of the second housing 2130 so that friction with a member rotating with respect to the second housing 2130 is minimized.
  • the first protruding portion 2135 is formed in an upside-down V-shape.
  • the first protruding portion 2135 is formed to be curved in a rotating direction of the latch 2200 and the pivoting member 2370.
  • the second protruding portion 2136 is formed in an arc shape around the circumference of the shaft insertion hole and comes into contact with the front surface of the latch 2200.
  • a shaft insertion hole into which a first restoring spring catching shaft 2251, which is a rivet, is inserted is formed to be penetrated in the front-rear direction.
  • the third protruding portion 2137 is formed in the shape of an egg and is disposed at the right side of the first protruding portion 2135.
  • a rivet insertion hole into which a pivoting shaft 2380 and a pivoting spring catching shaft 2391 are inserted is formed in the third protruding portion 2137 so as to be penetrated in the front-rear direction.
  • a plurality of door installation portions 2124 and 2134 are formed at the front surface of the first housing 2110 and the second housing 2130 so that the latch portion 2000 may be bolted and fastened to the panel 10.
  • the door installation portions 2124 and 2134 are disposed at upper and lower portions of the left sides of the first housing 2110 and the second housing 2130 and the right side of the striker insertion groove 2105.
  • the door installation portion 2124 formed at the first housing 2110 is formed in the shape of a groove which is recessed to the rear, and the door installation portion 2134 formed at the second housing 2130 is formed in the shape of a hole penetrating in the front-rear direction.
  • an installation boss 2134a is formed at a rear surface of the second housing 2130 so as to protrude to the rear.
  • the installation boss 2134a is inserted into the door installation portion 2124 of the first housing 2110.
  • the installation boss 2134a is formed to surround the door installation portion 2134 formed at the second housing 2130. Screw threads are formed at an inner wall of the installation boss 2134a.
  • the latch portion 2000 may be easily and firmly installed at the panel 10.
  • a cut portion corresponding to the striker insertion groove 2105 is formed in the second housing 2130 so that the striker insertion groove 2105 is open forward.
  • the second housing 2130 is installed at the front surface of the first housing 2110 via a plurality of bolts or the like.
  • holes into which bolts are fastened are disposed at upper and lower portions of the left side and upper and lower portions of the right side with respect to the striker insertion groove 2105.
  • the third housing 2150 is illustrated in detail in FIGS. 28 and 29.
  • the third housing 2150 is formed in a plate shape whose edge protrudes to the front so that a space is formed at a front surface.
  • the space of the third housing 2150 is formed to be open forward.
  • the third housing 2150 covers the rear surface of the first housing 2110 which is the opposite surface of the surface at which the latch 2200 is installed. That is, the second housing 2130 is coupled to the front surface of the first housing 2110, and the third housing 2150 is coupled to the rear surface of the first housing 2110.
  • the third housing 2150 is bolted and fastened to the rear surface of the first housing 2110.
  • First and second fastening portions 2121 and 2155 for bolting and fastening are respectively formed at the rear surface of the first housing 2110 and the third housing 2150.
  • the first fastening portion 2121 formed at the first housing 2110 is formed in the shape of a boss so as to protrude to the rear. The front of a hole into which a bolt is fastened that is formed in the first fastening portion 2121 is blocked. A rear end of the first fastening portion 2121 is formed to protrude further to the rear than the edge of the first housing 2110. Screw threads are formed at an inner circumferential surface of the first fastening portion 2121.
  • the first fastening portion 2121 is disposed at both sides of the upper portion and both sides of the lower portion of the first housing 2110.
  • a guide boss 2122 is formed at an upper portion of the right side of the first housing 2110 so as to protrude to the rear.
  • the guide boss 2122 is disposed further to the left than the first fastening portion 21212 at the right side.
  • the guide boss 2122 is inserted into a through-hole of a worm gear 2614 which will be described below.
  • the second fastening portion 2155 formed at the third housing 2150 is formed in the shape of a through-hole penetrating in the front-rear direction.
  • the second fastening portion 2155 is disposed to correspond to the first fastening portion 2121.
  • a fourth-and-fifth sensor installation portion 2151a and a sixth sensor installation portion 2151b are formed at a lower portion of the third housing 2150.
  • the fourth-and-fifth sensor installation portion 2151a and the sixth sensor installation portion 2151b are formed to be open forward and upward, insert terminal wires are disposed at lower portions of the fourth-and-fifth sensor installation portion 2151a and the sixth sensor installation portion 2151b, and the wires are connected to fourth, fifth, and sixth sensors 2901, 2902, and 2903 through the grooves of the fourth-and-fifth sensor installation portion 2151a and the sixth sensor installation portion 2151b.
  • a fourth protruding portion 2152 and a fifth protruding portion 2153a are formed at the central portion of the third housing 2150 so as to protrude to the front.
  • the fourth protruding portion 2152 is formed in a circular shape.
  • the center of the fourth protruding portion 2152 and the center of the insertion hole 2535 of the lever 2530 coincide with each other.
  • the fourth protruding portion 2152 comes into contact with the rear surface of the lever 2530. Therefore, during assembly, friction between the lever 2530 and the third housing 2150 may be minimized while the lever 2530 does not move in the front-rear direction.
  • the fifth protruding portion 2153a is formed to be curved in the rotating direction of the lever 2530.
  • the fifth protruding portion 2153a comes into contact with the rear surface of the lever 2530. Therefore, during assembly, friction between the lever 2530 and the third housing 2150 may be minimized while the lever 2530 does not move in the front-rear direction.
  • a lever guide portion 2153b is disposed at left and right sides below the fifth protruding portion 2153a.
  • the lever guide portion 2153b is formed to be recessed from the front to the rear.
  • a catching member fitting portion 2531 of the lever 2530 and the fixing portion 2522 of the cinching connecting portion 2520 are inserted into the lever guide portion 2153b.
  • a right side of the lever guide portion 2153b is formed to be curved in the rotating direction of the catching member fitting portion 2531.
  • a radius of rotation of the lever 2530 is limited by the catching portion guide groove 2115 and the lever guide portion 2153b.
  • a left side of the lever guide portion 2153b is formed in a linear shape so that the fixing portion 2522 may be assembled in the left-right direction.
  • a connecting portion cover installation groove 2156 is formed at the upper portion of the third housing 2150.
  • the connecting portion cover installation groove 2156 is formed to be open rightward and forward.
  • a connecting portion cover support portion 2157 is formed to protrude at upper and lower portions and a left side of the connecting portion cover installation groove 2156. Due to the connecting portion cover support portions 2157, when installing the connecting portion cover 2800 in the connecting portion cover installation groove 2156, friction is minimized and thus the installation is facilitated.
  • the connecting portion cover support portion 2157 formed at the lower portion fixes the connecting portion cover 2800, prevents the open plate 2300 and the safety plate 2400 from falling off, and guides sliding of the open plate 2300 and the safety plate 2400 in the left-right direction.
  • the connecting portion cover 2800 Since the upper portion of the right side of the connecting portion cover installation groove 2156 is blocked, the connecting portion cover 2800 is prevented from moving in the left-right direction. Since a rear portion of the connecting portion cover installation groove 2156 is blocked, the connecting portion cover 2800 is prevented from moving in the front-rear direction.
  • a first sensor installation portion 2151c at which a first sensor 2907 is installed is formed at the upper portion of the left side of the third housing 2150.
  • the first sensor installation portion 2151c is disposed at the right side of the connecting portion cover installation groove 2156.
  • the first sensor installation portion 2151c is formed to be open forward and upward. Since a protrusion is formed at a lower portion of the first sensor installation portion 2151c, friction generated when installing the first sensor 2907 is minimized. Also, an insert terminal wire is disposed at the lower portion of the first sensor installation portion 2151c, and the wire is connected to the first sensor 2907.
  • a protrusion is formed at an upper portion of a left side of the first sensor installation portion 2151c so as to protrude to the right side, the first sensor 2907 is prevented from moving in the up-down direction. Also, since an upper surface of the protrusion is formed to come into contact with the lower surface of the safety plate 2400, the protrusion may guide sliding of the safety plate 2400 in the left-right direction. A protrusion that may be fitted into a groove formed in the first sensor 2907 is formed at the center of the first sensor installation portion 2151c. Due to the protrusion, the first sensor 2907 is prevented from moving in the up-down and left-right directions.
  • a third step guide portion 2158 is formed at the upper portion of the right side of the third housing 2150 so that, when a third step 2730 of the open lever 2700 moves within the radius of rotation, the third step 2730 does not interfere with the third housing 2150.
  • the third step guide portion 2158 is disposed at the lower portion of the left side of the first sensor installation portion 2151c.
  • the third step guide portion 2158 is formed to be recessed in the shape of an arc that is convex upward. Thus, the third step 2730 rotates within a range between a left end and a right end of the arc.
  • Connecting portion through-grooves 2159a and 2159b are formed at the upper and lower portions of the left side of the third housing 2150 so as to be open forward, leftward, and rightward.
  • the door latch connecting portion 30, the door lever connecting portion 40, and the door key connecting portion 50 are installed in the connecting portion through-groove 2159a at the upper portion.
  • the connecting portion through-groove 2159a at the upper portion comes into communication with the connecting portion cover installation groove 2156.
  • the cinching connecting portion 2520 is installed in the connecting portion through-groove 2159b at the lower portion.
  • the connecting portion through-groove 2159b at the lower portion comes into communication with the lever guide portion 2153b.
  • the wire connecting portion 2154 is formed at the upper portion of the right side of the third housing 2150 so as to protrude from the front to the rear.
  • the wire connecting portion 2154 comes into communication with the connecting portion cover installation groove 2156.
  • a wire is inserted into an insert terminal inside the third housing 2150 and is connected to the outside and installed inside the third housing 2150 through the wire connecting portion 2154.
  • a rib is formed in a lattice shape at the rear surface of the third housing 2150.
  • durability of the third housing 2150 may be improved.
  • the latch 2200 is illustrated in detail in FIG. 30.
  • the latch 2200 is installed in the first housing 2110 so as to be disposed inside the latch installation groove 2111.
  • the latch 2200 is rotatably installed in the first housing 2110 through the latch pivoting shaft 2230 isntalled in the second housing 2130.
  • the latch 2200 is formed in a plate shape.
  • a locking groove 2201 is formed in an outer circumferential surface of the latch 2200.
  • the locking groove 2201 is formed to be penetrated in the front-rear direction and have an open outer end.
  • a second locking catching portion 2201a which will be described below, at which a locking portion 2371 of the pivoting member 2370 is caught is formed at the latch 2200.
  • the locking groove 2201 has a width that gradually increases from the inside to the outside.
  • the locking groove 2201 is surrounded by a first surface 2203, a second surface 2205 which extends from a left side end of the first surface 2203 and is formed to be inclined, and a third surface 2207 which extends from a left side end of the second surface 2205 and is formed in an arc shape so as to surround the striker.
  • the first surface 2203 forms an upper surface of the second locking catching portion 2201a.
  • a striker catching protrusion 2204 at which the striker is caught is formed at the latch 2200.
  • the striker catching protrusion 2204 is disposed inside the locking groove 2201 so that the striker is effectively prevented from falling off after being inserted into the locking groove 2201.
  • the striker catching protrusion 2204 is formed at a surface facing a surface at which the first surface 2203 is formed (a surface at which the locking portion 2371 is caught).
  • the striker may be smoothly inserted into the locking groove 2201.
  • An auxiliary locking groove 2202 is formed at a lower portion of the locking groove 2201 in the latch 2200.
  • the auxiliary locking groove 2202 is formed in a shape similar to that of the locking groove 2201 while having a shallower depth than that locking groove 2201. That is, a distance between the auxiliary locking groove 2202 and the center of rotation of the latch 2200 is larger than a distance between the locking groove 2202 and the center of rotation of the latch 2200.
  • the locking portion 2371 is inserted into the auxiliary locking groove 2202 at first and then inserted into the locking groove 2201.
  • the locking groove 2201 and the auxiliary locking groove 2202 are disposed to be spaced apart from each other in a circumferential direction. Thus, a passenger may recognize the process in which the panel 10 is being closed by the motor 2610. Also, even when locking is not performed in the locking groove 2201, since the auxiliary locking groove 2202 holds the panel 10, there is an advantage in that safety of locking is improved.
  • a first locking catching portion 2202a which will be described below, at which the locking portion 2371 is caught is formed in the latch 2200.
  • the latch 2200 is surrounded by an elastic cover 2206.
  • the elastic cover 2206 is formed of a material having elasticity such as rubber and serves to absorb impact applied to the latch 2200 and prevent noise.
  • the elastic cover 2206 is formed to surround the entire latch 2200.
  • a slit 2209 is formed in the elastic cover 2206.
  • the slit 2209 is formed in a portion abutting the bumper member 2360 which is disposed at the upper portion, a portion abutting the striker, a portion abutting the first restoring spring catching shaft 2251, and the like.
  • impact may be absorbed due to such slits 2209.
  • a friction protrusion 2208 is formed at the elastic cover 2206.
  • the friction protrusion 2208 is disposed near each of a protrusion 2215 and a spring fitting portion 2213.
  • the friction protrusion 2208 is formed to protrude to the front and abuts the second housing 2130.
  • the spring fitting portion 2213 is formed at the outer circumferential surface of the latch 2200.
  • the spring fitting portion 2213 is formed in the shape of a groove or a hole. In the present embodiment, the spring fitting portion 2213 is formed in the shape of a groove.
  • the protrusion 2215 is formed at an outer circumferential surface of a left side of the latch 2200 so as to protrude to the outside.
  • the protrusion 2215 is disposed at the front of the catching portion guide groove 2115.
  • the locking groove 2201, the auxiliary locking groove 2202, the spring fitting portion 2213, and the protrusion 2215 are disposed in that order in a direction (clockwise) in which the latch 2200 rotates while the panel 10 is closed.
  • the first restoring spring 2250 is provided so that the latch 2200 is automatically restored when the locking is released.
  • First and second bent portions 2252 and 2253 which are bent corresponding to the shape of an assembly portion are formed at one end and the other end of the first restoring spring 2250.
  • first bent portion 2252 is bent upward at a right angle
  • second bent portion 2253 is bent forward at a right angle.
  • the first bent portion 2252 of the first restoring spring 2250 is caught at the first restoring spring catching shaft 2251, a coil portion of the first restoring spring 2250 is wound around the latch pivoting shaft 2230, and the second bent portion 2253 is fitted into the spring fitting portion 2213 of the latch 2200. Since the first and second bent portions 2252 and 2253 are formed at the first restoring spring 2250 in this way, assemblability is further improved.
  • the pivoting member 2370 is illustrated in detail in FIG. 31.
  • the pivoting member 2370 is also referred to as "pawl.”
  • the pivoting member 2370 interlocks with the open lever 2700.
  • the pivoting member 2370 is disposed at the front side of the first housing 2110 and is pivotally installed in the second housing 2130 by the pivoting shaft 2380 disposed in the front-rear direction.
  • the pivoting shaft 2380 is installed to pass through the upper portion of the pivoting member 2370.
  • a rivet is provided as the pivoting shaft 2380, and the pivoting shaft 2380 is riveted in the second housing 2130.
  • the pivoting member 2370 may pivot clockwise or counterclockwise about the pivoting shaft 2380.
  • pivoting member spring 2390 configured to restore the pivoting member 2370 may be provided.
  • the pivoting member spring 2390 is also a coil spring, and first and second bent portions 2392 and 2393 which are bent corresponding to the shape of the assembly portion are formed at both ends of the pivoting member spring 2390.
  • first bent portion 2392 is bent upward at a right angle
  • second bent portion 2393 is bent forward at a right angle.
  • the first bent portion 2392 of the pivoting member spring 2390 is supported and fixed by the pivoting spring catching shaft 2391 which is riveted in the second housing 2130, and the second bent portion 2393 is caught and connected at a spring fitting portion 2375 formed at the right side of the pivoting member 2370.
  • a coil portion of the pivoting member spring 2390 is fitted to the pivoting shaft 2380.
  • the spring fitting portion 2375 may be formed in the shape of a groove or a hole. In the present embodiment, the spring fitting portion 2375 is formed in the shape of a groove.
  • the pivoting member spring 2390 serves to allow the pivoting member 2370 to be restored to its default position by giving an elastic force that causes the pivoting member 2370 to pivot clockwise.
  • the pivoting member 2370 is formed of the locking portion 2371 and a catching protrusion 2373.
  • the locking portion 2371 is formed at a lower portion of a left side of the pivoting member 2370 so as to protrude to the left side.
  • the locking portion 2371 serves to restrict (lock) the position of the latch 2200, thereby allowing the closed state of the panel 10 to be maintained.
  • a latch insertion groove 2372 into which a portion (the first surface 2203) of an end of the latch 2200 is inserted while the panel 10 is closed is formed in the lower portion of the locking portion 2371.
  • the latch insertion groove 2372 is formed to be open downward and is disposed between the locking portion 2371 and the catching protrusion 2373. Due to such a latch insertion groove 2372, the state in which the latch 2200 is locked to the pivoting member 2370 is stably maintained while the panel 10 is closed.
  • the catching protrusion 2373 is formed at the right side of the lower surface of the locking portion 2371 so as to protrude downward.
  • a pivoting member catching portion 2711 of the open lever 2700 is inserted into a left side of the catching protrusion 2373. That is, the catching protrusion 2373 serves to cause the pivoting member 2370 to pivot according to rotation of the open lever 2700.
  • the pivoting member 2370 is rotated by interlocking with rotation and movement of the open lever 2700.
  • an elastic cover 2374 is also provided at the pivoting member 2370.
  • the elastic cover 2374 is formed of a material having elasticity such as rubber and serves to absorb impact applied to the pivoting member 2370 and prevent noise.
  • the elastic cover 2374 is formed to surround the entire pivoting member 2370.
  • a slit 2376 is also formed in the elastic cover of the pivoting member 2370.
  • the slit 2376 is formed in a portion abutting the open lever 2700. Specifically, the slit 2376 is disposed between the locking portion 2371 and the catching protrusion 2373.
  • the open lever 2700 is illustrated in detail in FIG. 31.
  • the open lever 2700 is rotatably installed at the shaft 2106 formed at the rear surface of the first housing 2110. That is, the open lever 2700 is installed at the opposite surface of the surface at which the latch 2200 is installed in the housing 2100.
  • the open lever 2700 is formed of a first step 2710, a second step 2720, and the third step 2730.
  • the first step 2710, the second step 2720, and the third step 2730 are formed to be separable from each other.
  • the first step 2710, the second step 2720, and the third step 2730 are installed so that a front surface of the second step 2720 abuts a rear surface of the first step 2710 and a front surface of the third step 2730 abuts a rear surface of the second step 2720.
  • the first step 2710 is formed in a plate shape.
  • the pivoting member catching portion 2711 configured to abut the left side of the catching protrusion 2373 of the pivoting member 2370 is formed at a front surface of the first step 2710 so as to protrude to the front.
  • the pivoting member catching portion 2711 is exposed to the front through the pivoting member catching portion through-hole 2118.
  • a detecting portion 2712 at which lower portions of the second step 2720 and the third step 2730 are caught is formed at the rear surface of the first step 2710 so as to protrude to the rear.
  • the detecting portion 2712 is formed to be able to press the sixth sensor 2903 installed below the detecting portion 2712.
  • a front side of the second step 2720 is formed in the shape of a plate that is disposed at a lower portion of a hole into which the shaft 2106 is fitted. Portions of the front side of the second step 2720 that are adjacent to the hole are formed to protrude to the front so that a contact area between the first step 2710 and the second step 2720 is decreased. Thus, friction between the first step 2710 and the second step 2720 may be minimized.
  • a rear side of the second step 2720 is formed in the shape of a plate that is disposed at an upper portion of the hole and bent in a stair shape.
  • a lower portion of the rear side of the second step 2720 is formed in an arc shape along the hole.
  • a second step protrusion 2722 is formed at a left side of a lower portion of the second step 2720 so as to protrude to the lower side, and a first detecting portion insertion groove 2721 into which the detecting portion 2712 is inserted is formed in a right side of the second step protrusion 2722.
  • a second step catching portion 2723 inserted between first and second rotation catching portions 2617 and 2618 of a locking member 2615 is formed at an upper portion of the second step 2720.
  • the first step 2710 also rotates as a result.
  • the third step 2730 is formed in the shape in which a lower side is bent forward in a stair shape and an upper side is bent rearward in a stair shape with respect to the portion where the hole into which the shaft 2106 is fitted is formed.
  • a second step guide portion 2734 into which the rear side of the second step 2720 is inserted is formed at an upper portion of the lower side of the third step 2730.
  • the second step guide portion 2734 is formed so that an upper portion is formed in an arc shape corresponding to the shape of the rear side of the second step 2720 and a front surface is formed to protrude to the front, thereby minimizing friction between the second step 2720 and the third step 2730.
  • a third step protrusion 2732 is formed at a left side of a lower portion of the third step 2730 so as to protrude to the lower side, and a second detecting portion insertion groove 2731 into which the detecting portion 2712 is inserted is formed in a right side of the third step protrusion 2732.
  • a third step catching portion 2733 which is inserted into a third step fitting groove 2304 of the open plate 2300 is formed at an upper portion of the third step 2730.
  • the first step 2710 also rotates as a result.
  • the driving portion is illustrated in detail in FIGS. 32 and 33.
  • the driving portion includes the motor 2610, the worm gear 2614 rotated by the motor 2610, the locking member 2615 configured to simultaneously rotate with the worm gear 2614, and the safety plate 2400 inserted into the locking member 2615.
  • the driving portion is disposed at the upper portion of the rear of the first housing 2110.
  • the driving portion is disposed between the first housing 2110 and the third housing 2150.
  • a worm 2613 is installed at the shaft of the motor 2610.
  • the worm 2613 is engaged with the worm gear 2614.
  • the worm gear 2614 is disposed at an upper portion of the worm 2613.
  • the worm gear 2614 and the locking member 2615 are integrally formed.
  • the locking member 2615 is formed at the rear of the worm gear 2614.
  • a safety plate fitting groove 2616 into which a locking fitting portion 2403 of the safety plate 2400 that will be described below is inserted is formed in an upper portion of the locking member 2615.
  • Two rotation catching portions at which the second step 2720 of the open lever 2700 is caught are formed at both sides of a lower portion of the locking member 2615 so as to be spaced apart from each other in the circumferential direction.
  • the rotation catching portions include a first rotation catching portion 2617 and a second rotation catching portion 2618.
  • the safety plate 2400 is illustrated in detail in FIGS. 32 and 33.
  • the safety plate 2400 is formed in the shape of a quadrilateral bar.
  • a safety plate detection protrusion 2402 is formed at a right side of the safety plate 2400 so as to protrude to the lower side. Due to the safety plate detection protrusion 2402, the safety plate 2400 is detected by the first sensor 2907 that applies electricity during withdrawal of the outer handle 1800.
  • the locking fitting portion 2403 inserted into the locking member 2615 is formed at the central portion of the safety plate 2400 so as to protrude to the lower side. While the outer handle 1800 is inserted, the locking fitting portion 2403 is inserted into the safety plate fitting groove 2616 of the locking member 2615 so that rotation of the locking fitting portion 2403 is restricted.
  • a stopper installation portion 2410 at which the door latch connecting portion 30 is installed is formed at the left side of the safety plate 2400.
  • the stopper installation portion 2410 is formed to protrude further downward than other portions of the safety plate 2400.
  • the stopper installation portion 2410 includes a cover fitting portion 2401, a stopper fitting groove 2411, a stopper catching portion 2412, and a spring fitting portion 2413.
  • the cover fitting portion 2401 is formed to protrude upward at both front and rear sides of an upper portion of the stopper installation portion 2410.
  • the cover fitting portion 2401 is inserted into the connecting portion cover 2800, thereby preventing the safety plate 2400 from moving in the front-rear direction and limiting the sliding width of the safety plate 2400 in the left-right direction.
  • the stopper fitting groove 2411 is formed to be open upward.
  • the stopper 34 of the door latch connecting portion 30 is fitted into the stopper fitting groove 2411, and a left-right length of the stopper fitting groove 2411 is formed to be larger than the left-right length of the stopper 34 so that the stopper 34 may slide in the left-right direction.
  • the stopper catching portion 2412 is formed to be open upward and have a right side that comes into communication with the left side of the stopper fitting groove 2411. That is, the stopper catching portion 2412 is disposed at the left side of the stopper fitting groove 2411.
  • the cable 33 of the door latch connecting portion 30 is installed at the stopper catching portion 2412.
  • a front-rear width of the stopper catching portion 2412 is formed to be smaller than the front-rear length of the stopper 34 so that the stopper 34 is prevented from falling off to the left side from the stopper fitting groove 2411.
  • the spring fitting portion 2413 is formed at the left side of the stopper installation portion 2410 so as to protrude to the left side.
  • the stopper spring 35 of the door latch connecting portion 30 is installed at the spring fitting portion 2413.
  • a groove is formed in the spring fitting portion 2413 so as to be open upward.
  • a front-rear width of the groove is equal or similar to the front-rear width of the stopper catching portion 2412, and the groove comes into communication with the stopper catching portion 2412.
  • the safety plate 2400 is disposed at the left side and the upper portion of the motor 2610.
  • the open plate 2300 is illustrated in detail in FIGS. 34 and 35.
  • a curved portion 2302 is formed at the open plate 2300 so that a right side of the open plate 2300 is bent forward.
  • a third step fitting portion 2303 is formed at the front of the curved portion 2302 so as to protrude downward.
  • the third step fitting groove 2304 is formed at a rear surface of the third step fitting portion 2303 so as to be open rearward and downward.
  • a left-right width of the third step fitting groove 2304 is formed to be larger than the left-right width of the third step catching portion 2733 of the third step 2730 so that the third step 2730 may pivot within the third step fitting groove 2304.
  • a stopper installation portion 2310 at which the door lever connecting portion 40 and the door key connecting portion 50 are installed is formed at a left side of the open plate 2300.
  • the stopper installation portion 2310 is formed to protrude further upward than other portions of the open plate 2300.
  • the stopper installation portion 2310 includes a cover fitting portion 2301, stopper fitting grooves 2311, stopper catching portions 2312, and spring fitting portions 2313.
  • the cover fitting portion 2301 is formed to protrude upward at both front and rear sides of an upper portion of the stopper installation portion 2310.
  • the cover fitting portion 2301 is inserted into the connecting portion cover 2800, thereby preventing the open plate 2300 from moving in the front-rear direction and limiting the sliding width of the open plate 2300 in the left-right direction.
  • the stopper fitting groove 2311 is formed at both sides in the front-rear direction so as to be open upward.
  • a stopper 44 of the door lever connecting portion 40 and a stopper 54 of the door key connecting portion 50 are respectively fitted into the stopper fitting grooves 2311, and a left-right length of the stopper fitting grooves 2311 is formed to be larger than a left-right length of the stoppers 44 and 54 so that the stoppers 44 and 54 may slide in the left-right direction.
  • the stopper catching portions 2312 are formed to be open upward and have a right side that comes into communication with the left side of each stopper fitting groove 2311. That is, the stopper catching portion 2312 is disposed at the left side of each stopper fitting groove 2311.
  • the cable 43 of the door lever connecting portion 40 and the cable 53 of the door key connecting portion 50 are respectively installed at the stopper catching portions 2312.
  • a front-rear width of the stopper catching portions 2312 is formed to be smaller than a front-rear length of the stoppers 44 and 54 so that the stoppers 44 and 54 are prevented from falling off to the left side from the stopper fitting grooves 2311.
  • the spring fitting portion 2313 is formed at both sides in the front-rear direction at the left side of the stopper installation portion 2310 so as to protrude to the left side.
  • a stopper spring 45 of the door lever connecting portion 40 and a stopper spring 55 of the door key connecting portion 50 are respectively installed at the spring fitting portions 2313.
  • a groove is formed in the spring fitting portion 2313 so as to be open upward.
  • a front-rear width of the groove is equal or similar to the front-rear width of the stopper catching portion 2312, and the groove comes into communication with the stopper catching portion 2312.
  • the open plate 2300 slides such that the door is open.
  • the lever may be disposed only at a driver's seat without being disposed at a passenger seat and a backseat.
  • the cinching module 2500 is illustrated in detail in FIGS. 36 and 37.
  • the cinching module 2500 includes an actuator 2510, the cinching connecting portion 2520 slidably installed at the actuator 2510, and the lever 2530 configured to interlock with the cinching connecting portion 2520.
  • the actuator 2510 includes a driving portion configured to rotate the latch 2200 so that the latch 2200 is locked by the pivoting member 2370.
  • the driving portion includes a motor (not illustrated) and a gear portion (not illustrated) rotated by the motor.
  • the actuator 2510 may be changed according to vehicles, and the actuator 2510 may be installed outside the latch portion 2000.
  • the latch portion 2000 may have the same size regardless of the specifications of the actuator 2510, and the actuator 2510 may be easily removed according to a customer's need.
  • a cable of a wire member such as a wire is provided as the cinching connecting portion 2520.
  • An outer circumferential surface of the cinching connecting portion 2520 is surrounded by a protective tube.
  • One end of the cinching connecting portion 2520 is connected to the actuator 2510.
  • the fixing portion 2522 having a groove formed around a circumference thereof is formed at the other side of the protective tube so as to be fitted and fixed to the cinching connecting portion installation portion 2119 of the first housing 2110.
  • a catching member 2521 is formed at the other end of the cinching connecting portion 2520 and fitted to the lever 2530 which will be described below.
  • the cinching connecting portion 2520 transmits a driving force of the actuator 2510 to the lever 2530.
  • a position of the actuator 2510 relative to the latch portion 2000 may be freely adjusted.
  • the lever 2530 is formed in a fan shape as a whole and fitted into the lever shaft 2114 of the first housing 2110. Since the lever 2530 and the first housing 2110 are coupled in the form of being simply fitted to each other, the lever 2530 may be easily removed from the latch portion 2000.
  • the lever 2530 is disposed between the first housing 2110 and the third housing 2150.
  • the catching member fitting portion 2531 into which the catching member 2521 of the cinching connecting portion 2520 is fitted, a latch catching portion 2532 at which a lower end of the latch 2200 is caught, and a lever protrusion 2534 which comes into contact with the first housing 2110 are formed at the lever 2530.
  • the insertion hole 2535 into which the lever shaft 2114 is fitted is formed at an upper portion of the lever 2530 such that the lever 2530 rotates about the insertion hole 2535.
  • the center of the insertion hole 2535 is disposed to be collinear with a rotating shaft of the latch 2200.
  • the catching member fitting portion 2531 is formed at a right side of the lever 2530 so as to protrude to the rear.
  • the catching member fitting portion 2531 is formed to be open rearward and downward and have an open central portion at a left side thereof.
  • the catching member fitting portion 2531 is formed in a shape similar to that of the catching member 2521.
  • the catching member fitting portion 2531 is inserted into a lever groove formed in the front of the third housing 2150.
  • the lever groove is formed to be curved in a rotating direction of the lever 2530.
  • the latch catching portion 2532 is formed at a left side of the lever 2530 so as to protrude to the front.
  • the latch catching portion 2532 is formed to be curved along the circumferential shape of the lever 2530.
  • a latch catching portion protrusion 2533 may be formed to protrude from a lower portion of the latch catching portion 2532.
  • a sensor capable of detecting the latch catching portion protrusion 2533 may be further provided so that a position of the lever 2530 may be detected.
  • the latch catching portion 2532 interlocks with the actuator 2510 such that it is possible to control a cinching stroke inside the actuator 2510 itself.
  • the lever protrusion 2534 is formed as an arc-shaped plate and may minimize friction between the lever 2530 and the first housing 2110.
  • the connecting portion cover 2800 is illustrated in detail in FIGS. 38 and 39.
  • the connecting portion cover 2800 is formed in a rectangular parallelepiped shape as a whole. A front portion of the connecting portion cover 2800 is inserted into the first connecting portion cover installation portion 2126 of the first housing 2110, and a rear portion of the connecting portion cover 2800 is inserted into the connecting portion cover installation groove 2156 of the third housing 2150. That is, the connecting portion cover 2800 is disposed between the first housing 2110 and the third housing 2150.
  • a catching groove 2801 is formed in the left-right direction at an upper portion of a right side of the connecting portion cover 2800.
  • the catching groove 2801 is formed to be penetrated in the up-down direction.
  • the cover fitting portion 2301 of the open plate 2300 and the cover fitting portion 2401 of the safety plate 2400 are inserted into the catching groove 2801. Due to the catching groove 2801, the open plate 2300 and the safety plate 2400 slide only within a left-right length of the catching groove 2801.
  • a safety plate guide groove 2802 and an open plate guide groove 2803 are formed at a lower portion of the right side of the connecting portion cover 2800 so as to be open rightward and downward.
  • the upper potion and left and right sides of the safety plate 2400 are guided by the safety plate guide groove 2802.
  • the upper portion and left and right sides of the open plate 2300 are guided by the open plate guide groove 2803.
  • a plurality of connecting portion through-grooves 2806 are formed at a lower portion of a left side of the connecting portion cover 2800 so as to be open in the left-right direction and downward.
  • the door latch connecting portion 30, the door lever connecting portion 40, and the door key connecting portion 50 are installed in the connecting portion through-grooves 2806.
  • a front-rear width of the connecting portion through-groove 2806 is equal or similar to the outer diameter of the tubes of the door latch connecting portion 30, the door lever connecting portion 40, and the door key connecting portion 50.
  • a first connecting portion seating groove 2804 is formed at a right side of the connecting portion through-grooves 2806 so as to be open downward. A left side of the first connecting portion seating groove 2804 comes into communication with the connecting portion through-grooves 2806. Portions of the stopper fixing portions 36, 46, and 56 are inserted into the first connecting portion seating groove 2804.
  • a plurality of fixing portion installation grooves 2807 are formed at a right side of the first connecting portion seating groove 2804 so as to be open in the left-right direction and downward.
  • a left side of the fixing portion installation grooves 2807 comes into communication with the first connecting portion seating groove 2804.
  • Grooves of the stopper fixing portions 36, 46, and 56 are inserted into the fixing portion installation grooves 2807.
  • a front-rear width of the fixing portion installation groove 2807 is equal or similar to an outer diameter of the groove, and a left-right length of the fixing portion installation groove 2807 is equal or similar to a left-right length of the groove so that the stopper fixing portions 36, 46, and 56 are prevented from moving in the left-right and front-rear directions.
  • a second connecting portion seating groove 2805 is formed at a right side of the fixing portion installation grooves 2807 so as to be open downward. A left side of the second connecting portion seating groove 2805 comes into communication with the fixing portion installation grooves 2807. Portions of the stopper fixing portions 36, 46, and 56 are inserted into the second connecting portion seating groove 2805.
  • Cable through-grooves 2808 are formed at a right side of the second connecting portion seating groove 2805 so as to be open in the left-right direction and downward.
  • a left side of the cable through-groove 2808 comes into communication with the second connecting portion seating groove 2805, and a right side of the cable through-groove 2808 comes into communication with the safety plate guide groove 2802 and the open plate guide groove 2803.
  • the cable 33 of the door latch connecting portion 30 installed at the safety plate 2400, the cable 43 of the door lever connecting portion 40 installed at the open plate 2300, and the cable 53 of the door key connecting portion 50 are respectively installed in the cable through-grooves 2808.
  • a front-rear width of the cable through-groove 2808 is formed to be smaller than an outer diameter of the stopper springs 35, 45, and 55 so that the stopper springs 35, 45, and 55 are prevented from moving leftward.
  • control portion A specific concept of the control portion is illustrated in detail in FIG. 59.
  • the present embodiment includes a door lock state input portion configured to receive information on whether the door is locked, a driving state input portion configured to receive information on whether the driving portion is driven, a sensor, and the control portion configured to receive signals from the door lock state input portion, the driving state input portion, and the sensor and control the driving portion.
  • the door lock state input portion may be disposed in the form of a button or a switch on a door or a vehicle remote controller.
  • the door lock state input portion which is provided at a front door of the vehicle may include a central lock switch, a central unlock switch, a child lock switch, and a child unlock switch.
  • the central lock switch is used when setting all doors to be locked, the central unlock switch is used to unlock all the doors, the child lock switch is used to make both back doors unopenable from inside the vehicle, and the child unlock switch is used to make both back doors openable from inside the vehicle.
  • the door lock state input portion which is provided at a rear door of the vehicle may include a door lock switch and a door unlock switch.
  • the door lock switch is used when setting the corresponding door to be locked, and the door unlock switch is used to unlock the corresponding door.
  • the door lock state input portion provided at the vehicle remote controller includes a dead lock switch and a dead unlock switch.
  • the dead lock switch is used when setting all the doors to be unopenable from inside and outside the vehicle
  • the dead unlock switch is used when setting all the doors to be openable from inside and outside the vehicle.
  • the control portion includes a first control portion (main ECU) provided in the handle portion 1000 and a second control portion (latch door ECU) provided in the cinching module 2500.
  • the door lock state input portion and the driving state input portion are connected to the first control portion, and the first control portion controls the motor 2610 of the latch portion 2000.
  • the control portion controls the motor 2610 so that the door is not opened.
  • the control portion controls the motor 2610 so that the door is opened.
  • the control portion controls the motor 2610 so that the doors are not opened.
  • the control portion controls the motor 2610 so that the doors are opened.
  • the control portion controls the motor 2610 so that the door is not opened.
  • the control portion controls the motor 2610 so that the door is opened.
  • the control portion controls the motor 2610 so that the door is not opened.
  • the control portion controls the motor 2610 so that the door is opened.
  • FIG. 19 illustrates a state in which the outer handle 1800 is withdrawn.
  • the control portion When an instruction to withdraw the outer handle 1800 is input through a key, a remote controller, a switch, or the like, the control portion operates the driving portion 1900.
  • the worm 1921 rotates.
  • the first double gear 1922 rotates.
  • the second double gear 1925 rotates.
  • the lead screw 1929 rotates.
  • the protruding portion 1720 of the sliding member 1700 is withdrawn to the outside of the panel 10 through the protruding portion through-hole 1101.
  • the outer handle 1800 is also withdrawn to the outside of the panel 10.
  • the catching portion 1710 is caught at the panel 10 and the housing 1100.
  • a space in which a user may put his or her hand is formed between the outer handle 1800 and the panel 10 so that the user may hold the outer handle 1800. That is, when the outer handle 1800 is withdrawn, the outer handle 1800 is spaced apart from an outer side surface of the panel 10.
  • the safety plate detection protrusion 2402 of the safety plate 2400 at which the stopper 34 of the door latch connecting portion 30 is installed is detected by the first sensor 2907.
  • the first sensor 2907 is pressed, power is applied to the motor 2610 of the latch portion 2000 due to a signal of the first sensor 2907.
  • the locking fitting portion 2403 of the safety plate 2400 at which the stopper 34 of the door latch connecting portion 30 is installed completely falls off from the locking member 2615 such that rotation of the locking member 2615 becomes possible.
  • the lift 1300 presses the third sensor 23b.
  • a detection signal is transmitted to the control portion, and the control portion stops operation of the driving portion 1900.
  • FIG. 20 illustrates a state in which the outer handle 1800 is inserted.
  • the control portion When an instruction to insert the outer handle 1800 is input through a key, a remote controller, a switch, a vehicle speed value, or the like, the control portion operates the driving portion 1900.
  • the protruding portion 1720 of the sliding member 1700 is inserted into the panel 10 through the protruding portion through-hole 1101.
  • the outer handle 1800 also does not protrude to the outside of the panel 10.
  • the safety plate detection protrusion 2402 of the safety plate 2400 at which the stopper 34 of the door latch connecting portion 30 is installed deviates from the first sensor 2907.
  • the control portion disconnects power from the motor 2610 of the latch portion 2000.
  • the locking fitting portion 2403 of the safety plate 2400 at which the stopper 34 of the door latch connecting portion 30 is installed is completely inserted into the safety plate fitting groove 2616 of the locking member 2615 such that rotation of the locking member 2615 becomes impossible.
  • the lift 1300 presses the third sensor 23a.
  • a detection signal is transmitted to the control portion, and the control portion stops operation of the driving portion 1900.
  • the striker installed in the vehicle body presses the latch 2200 such that the latch 2200 rotates clockwise.
  • the latch 2200 rotates clockwise and then presses the fourth sensor 2901, and the locking portion 2371 of the pivoting member 2370 is inserted into the auxiliary locking groove 2202 of the latch 2200.
  • the panel 10 is incompletely closed.
  • the latch 2200 is further rotated clockwise and presses the fifth sensor 2902.
  • the control portion operates the motor of the actuator 2510 so that the cinching connecting portion 2520 is pulled toward the actuator 2510.
  • the lever 2530 coupled to the cinching connecting portion 2520 is rotated clockwise.
  • the latch 2200 is rotated clockwise due to the latch catching portion 2532 of the lever 2530.
  • the height of the catching member 2521 of the cinching connecting portion 2520 varies in accordance with rotation of the lever 2530, since a bendable cable is provided as the cinching connecting portion 2520, the height variation may not affect the rotation of the lever 2530.
  • the outer circumferential surface (between the auxiliary locking groove 2202 and the locking groove 2201) of the latch 2200 pushes the locking portion 2371 of the pivoting member 2370. Therefore, the pivoting member 2370 is rotated counterclockwise.
  • the locking portion 2371 rotates clockwise due to the pivoting member spring 2390 and is inserted into the locking groove 2201, and the latch 2200 is detected by the fifth sensor 2902.
  • the control portion receives a signal from the fifth sensor 2902, stops operation of the actuator 2510, and rotates the actuator 2510 in a reverse direction.
  • the control portion operates the actuator 2510 until the lever 2530 reaches an initial position of the lever 2530 as illustrated in FIG. 41 according to a predetermined stroke inside the actuator 2510.
  • a sensor capable of detecting the latch catching portion protrusion 2533 of the lever 2530 may be further provided, and the control portion may control operation of the actuator 2510 by detecting the position of the lever 2530.
  • the first support member 1410 slides forward.
  • the second sensor detecting portion 1413 which is formed at the rear of the first support member 1410, presses the second sensor 22.
  • the control portion receives a signal and operates the motor 2610 of the latch portion 2000.
  • the worm 2613 rotates.
  • the worm gear 2614 rotates.
  • the locking member 2615 rotates clockwise.
  • the second step 2720 rotates counterclockwise, and the first step 2710, which is caught at the first detecting portion insertion groove 2721 of the second step 2720, also rotates counterclockwise.
  • the pivoting member 2370 which is caught at the pivoting member catching portion 2711 of the first step 2710 rotates counterclockwise such that locking of the latch 2200 is released.
  • the latch 2200 rotates counterclockwise due to an elastic force of the first restoring spring 2250 such that the panel 10 is opened.
  • the motor 2610 rotates in a reverse direction.
  • the second step 2720 and the first step 2710 rotate clockwise, and the pivoting member 2370 also rotates clockwise due to an elastic force of the pivoting member spring 2390.
  • the control portion stops the rotation of the motor 2610.
  • the open plate 2300 connected to the door lever connecting portion 40 slides leftward.
  • the third step 2730 rotates counterclockwise, and the first step 2710, which is caught at the second detecting portion insertion groove 2731 of the third step 2730, also rotates counterclockwise.
  • the pivoting member 2370 which is caught at the pivoting member catching portion 2711 of the first step 2710, rotates counterclockwise such that locking of the latch 2200 is released.
  • the latch 2200 rotates counterclockwise due to an elastic force of the first restoring spring 2250 such that the panel 10 is opened.
  • the panel 10 may be manually opened using the door lever connecting portion 40 in case of emergency where electronic opening using the motor 2610 is impossible, it is possible to further improve safety of the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door.
  • the door key connecting portion 50 is pulled such that the open plate 2300, which is connected to the door key connecting portion 50, slides leftward.
  • the third step 2730 rotates counterclockwise, and the first step 2710, which is caught at the second detecting portion insertion groove 2731 of the third step 2730, also rotates counterclockwise.
  • the pivoting member 2370 which is caught at the pivoting member catching portion 2711 of the first step 2710, rotates counterclockwise such that locking of the latch 2200 is released.
  • the latch 2200 rotates counterclockwise due to an elastic force of the first restoring spring 2250 such that the panel 10 is opened.
  • the front or the rear refers to a left-right direction (width direction) of the vehicle
  • an up-down direction refers to an up-down direction of the vehicle
  • a left-right direction refers to a front-rear direction (longitudinal direction) of the vehicle.
  • an integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door includes a handle portion 3000 and a latch portion 7000, and the handle portion 3000 includes a housing 3100.
  • the handle portion 3000 and the latch portion 7000 are mechanically connected by a door latch connecting portion 30 and electrically connected via an ECU (not illustrated), thereby being driven as a single product.
  • a cinching module 7500 may be selectively coupled to or separated from the latch portion 7000.
  • the handle portion 3000 is a hidden handle
  • the door latch connecting portion 30 is a cable
  • the latch portion 7000 is an electronic latch.
  • a blocking plate 3500 is installed at the rear of the housing 3100.
  • the integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door includes a lift 3300, a sliding member 3700, a driving portion 3900, and the door latch connecting portion 30.
  • the driving portion 3900 includes a motor 3910 and a reduction gear portion, and the reduction gear portion includes a first worm 3921, a first double gear, a second double gear, a first main gear 3926, a second main gear 3927, and a rack.
  • the driving portion 3900 is connected to the lift 3300 by the rack.
  • the lift 3300 slides in the up-down direction by the driving portion 3900.
  • the handle portion 3000 includes an outer handle 3800 and a sliding member 3700.
  • the outer handle 3800 is installed at the front of the sliding member 3700.
  • the outer handle 3800 and the sliding member 3700 are guided by the housing 3100 and slide in the front-rear direction.
  • a protrusion 3730 is formed at both sides of the sliding member 3700 so as to protrude to the outside of the sliding member 3700.
  • the sliding member 3700 is connected to the lift 3300 by the protrusions 3730.
  • the sliding member 3700 slides in the front-rear direction by the lift 3300.
  • a catching protrusion 31 is formed at one end of the door latch connecting portion 30.
  • the catching protrusion 31 is pulled upward or restored to its default state by the lift 3300.
  • the outer handle 3800 is illustrated in detail in FIGS. 56 and 57.
  • the outer handle 3800 is formed in a plate shape, and a coupling portion circumferential portion 3810 is formed at rear surfaces of one side and the other side of the outer handle 3800.
  • the coupling portion circumferential portion 3810 is formed to protrude to the rear.
  • a key insertion hole is not formed in the outer handle 3800.
  • the housing 3100 is illustrated in detail in FIGS. 45 and 46.
  • the housing 3100 is formed to surround the front, both sides, and the top and bottom of the apparatus. That is, the housing 3100 is formed to be open rearward.
  • the housing 3100 is installed to be disposed at an inner side of a panel 10.
  • the housing 3100 includes a front surface and a circumferential portion configured to protrude to the rear of the front surface and surround the front surface.
  • a protruding portion through-hole 3101 through which a protruding portion 3720 passes is formed at both sides of an upper portion of the front surface of the housing 3100 so as to be penetrated in the front-rear direction.
  • the left and right sides of the outer handle 3800 slide to the front of the housing 3100 via the protruding portion through-holes 3101.
  • a first guide portion 3102 is formed to be disposed at an upper portion of the housing 3100.
  • a plurality of protrusions that abut an upper surface of the sliding member 3700 are formed in the first guide portion 3102 so as to protrude downward.
  • the sliding member 3700 is guided by such a first guide portion 3102.
  • a housing protruding portion 3110 is formed at the rear of the front surface so as to protrude to the rear.
  • the housing protruding portion 3110 is disposed between the protruding portion through-holes 3101 at both sides and at a lower portion of the first guide portion 3102.
  • the housing protruding portion 3110 is inserted into a first through-hole 3702 of the sliding member 3700 so as to guide the sliding member 3700. Also, the housing protruding portion 3110 is formed to be hollow, and a reinforcing rib is formed inside the housing protruding portion 3110. A fastening portion for bolting and fastening to the panel 10 is formed at the reinforcing rib. Therefore, it is possible to firmly fix the apparatus to the panel 10 while the weight of the apparatus is reduced.
  • a lamp installation groove 3113 is formed in a central portion of the housing protruding portion 3110.
  • the lamp installation groove 3113 is formed to be penetrated in the front-rear direction.
  • a diameter of the lamp installation groove 3113 is equal or similar to a diameter of a lamp 24.
  • a lamp catching protrusion is formed at upper, lower, left, and right portions of the front of the lamp installation groove 3113 so as to prevent the lamp 24 from falling off to the front.
  • the lamp 24 serves to give warning when the panel 10 is open.
  • the lamp 24 may also serve to notify of whether the outer handle 3800 is inserted, withdrawn, pulled, or locked.
  • a bumper installation portion 3114 is formed at the front of the front surface.
  • the bumper installation portion 3114 is formed in the shape of a quadrilateral band outside the protruding portion through-holes 3101 at both sides.
  • the bumper installation portion 3114 is formed to protrude to the front so that a bumper member 3200 may be installed.
  • a bumper fastening protrusion 3115 coupled to a bumper fastening hole of the bumper member 3200 is formed at an inner side of the bumper installation portion 3114 so as to protrude to the front.
  • the shape of the bumper member 3200 is similar to the shape of the bumper member 1200 according to the first embodiment, except that a right side of the bumper member 3200 is formed to correspond to a left side of the bumper member 3200.
  • a second guide portion 3103 is formed at a lower portion of the housing protruding portion 3110.
  • a plurality of protrusions that abut a lower surface of the sliding member 3700 are formed in the front-rear direction at the second guide portion 3103 so as to protrude upward.
  • the sliding member 3700 is guided by such a second guide portion 3103.
  • a wire through-groove 3104 is formed in the second guide portion 3103 so as to be open upward, downward, and rearward.
  • a wire connected to the lamp 24 is installed through the wire through-groove 3104.
  • a third guide portion 3105 is formed to be disposed at a right side of the housing 3100.
  • a guide groove into which the protrusion 3730 at the right side of the sliding member 3700 is inserted is formed in the front-rear direction in the third guide portion 3105.
  • the guide groove is formed to be open leftward and rearward.
  • the sliding member 3700 is guided by such a third guide portion 3105.
  • the third guide portion 3105 is formed to protrude further to the left than other portions of the circumferential portion that are adjacent to the third guide portion 3105.
  • a fourth guide portion 3106 is formed to be disposed at a left side of the housing 3100.
  • a guide groove into which the protrusion 3730 at the left side of the sliding member 3700 is inserted is formed in the front-rear direction in the fourth guide portion 3106.
  • the guide groove is formed to be open rightward and rearward.
  • the sliding member 3700 is guided by such a fourth guide portion 3106.
  • the fourth guide portion 3106 is formed to protrude further to the right than other portions of the circumferential portion that are adjacent to the fourth guide portion 3106.
  • third sensor installation grooves 3107 in which third sensors 23a and 23b are respectively installed are formed at an upper side and a lower side.
  • the third sensor installation grooves 3107 are disposed at a lower portion of the third guide portion 3105.
  • An interval between the two third sensor installation grooves 3107 is equal or similar to the maximum distance along which the lift 3300 may move upward and downward.
  • a left side of a space between the third sensor installation grooves 3107 at both sides is formed to be open in the left-right direction so that a third sensor pressing portion 3302 of the lift 3300 may press the third sensors 23a and 23b.
  • a wire connecting portion 3108 is formed at a lower end of a right side of the circumferential portion so as to protrude to the right side.
  • a first main gear installation portion 3124 and a second main gear installation portion 3126 are formed at a central portion of the rear of the housing 3100.
  • the first and second main gear installation portions 3124 and 3126 are disposed at a lower portion of the second guide portion 3103.
  • the first main gear installation portion 3124 is disposed at a left side of the second main gear installation portion 3126.
  • Each of the first and second main gear installation portions 3124 and 3126 is formed as a circular band protruding to the rear. Due to such first and second main gear installation portions 3124 and 3126, the first and second main gears 3926 and 3927 are prevented from moving forward and in the up-down and left-right directions.
  • a fastening portion capable of being bolted and fastened to a driving portion cover 3150 is formed at the center of the first and second main gear installation portions 3124 and 3126.
  • a door latch connecting portion fixing portion 3125 is formed at a left side of the first main gear installation portion 3124 so as to protrude to the rear.
  • a hollow is formed in the door latch connecting portion fixing portion 3125 so as to be open rearward. In this way, it is possible to reduce the weight of the housing 3100.
  • a groove in which the fixing portion 32 of the door latch connecting portion 30 may be installed is formed at an upper side and a lower side so as to be open in the up-right direction and rearward.
  • the front of the groove at the upper side is formed in a circular shape, and an inner diameter of the groove at the upper side is equal or similar to an outer diameter of the groove formed around a circumference of the fixing portion 32.
  • a left-right width of the groove at the lower side is equal or similar to a left-right width of the fixing portion 32.
  • a driving portion seating portion on which the driving portion 3900 is seated is formed.
  • a first double gear installation portion 3122 and a second double gear installation portion 3123 on which the reduction gear portion is seated are formed at the driving portion seating portion.
  • the second double gear installation portion 3123 is disposed at a lower portion of the first main gear installation portion 3124, and the first double gear installation portion 3122 is disposed at a right side of the second double gear installation portion 3123.
  • the first double gear installation portion 3122 is formed at upper and lower sides so as to protrude to the rear of the housing 3100.
  • the first double gear installation portion 3122 is formed in a rectangular parallelepiped shape as a whole, and a hollow is formed in the rectangular parallelepiped shape.
  • the hollow is formed to be open rearward, and a worm support plate 3930 is fitted into the hollow.
  • the first double gear installation portion 3122 formed at the upper side is formed to have an open portion at a left side.
  • a large gear 3924 of the second double gear is disposed in the open portion. Due to the first double gear installation portion 3122 and the worm support plate 3930, the first double gear is prevented from moving forward and in the up-down and left-right directions.
  • the second double gear installation portion 3123 is formed in a cylindrical shape protruding to the rear of the housing 3100.
  • a fastening portion capable of being bolted and fastened to the driving portion cover 3150 is formed at the center of the second double gear installation portion 3123. Due to such a second double gear installation portion 3123, the second double gear is prevented from moving forward and in the up-down and left-right directions.
  • a motor installation groove 3121 on which the motor 3910 is seated is formed in the driving portion seating portion.
  • the motor installation groove 3121 is disposed at a right side of the first double gear installation portion 3122.
  • a key cylinder installation portion 3130 is formed at an upper portion of the left side of the housing 3100 so as to protrude to the left side.
  • An upper portion of the key cylinder installation portion 3130 is formed to be gradually tilted downward from the rear to the front. Thus, it is possible to secure a space in which a key cylinder 3600 is installed.
  • the shape of the key cylinder 3600 is equal or similar to the shape of the key cylinder 1600 according to the first embodiment.
  • a protrusion that prevents a key cylinder support plate of the key cylinder 3600 from moving in the up-down direction is formed at both upper and lower sides.
  • a bolt fastening hole is formed in the protrusion so that the key cylinder support plate may be firmly fixed to the housing 3100 by a bolt.
  • a key cylinder installation groove 3132 which is formed to be open rearward and in which the key cylinder 3600 is installed is formed between the protrusions.
  • a key cylinder through-groove 3131 is formed in a central portion of the key cylinder installation groove 3132 so as to be penetrated in the front-rear direction. A portion of the front of the key cylinder 3600 is inserted into the key cylinder through-groove 3131.
  • a first fastening groove 3141 is formed at upper and lower sides of left and right portions of the circumferential portion.
  • the first fastening groove 3141 includes a fitting groove into which a blocking plate protruding portion 3505 of the blocking plate 3500 is inserted. Also, the fitting groove is formed to be penetrated in the left-right direction. By such first fastening grooves 3141, the blocking plate 3500 is installed at the rear of the housing 3100.
  • a second fastening groove 3142 capable of being bolted and fastened to the driving portion cover 3150 is formed at a right side of the driving portion seating portion.
  • a hollow is formed in the second fastening groove 3142 so as to be penetrated in the front-rear direction so that the housing 3100 and the driving portion cover 3150 may be bolted and fastened to each other through the hollow.
  • a third fastening groove 3143 capable of being bolted and fastened to the driving portion cover 3150 is formed.
  • a hollow is formed in the third fastening groove 3143 so that the housing 3100 and the driving portion cover 3150 may be bolted and fastened to each other through the hollow.
  • a fourth fastening groove 3144 into which a housing fitting groove 3162 of the driving portion cover 3150 is inserted is formed between the first main gear installation portion 3124 and the second main gear installation portion 3126 so as to protrude to the rear.
  • the housing 3100 and an upper portion of the driving portion cover 3150 may be coupled to each other through the fourth fastening groove 3144.
  • the sliding member 3700 is illustrated in further detail in FIGS. 47 and 48.
  • the sliding member 3700 includes a catching portion 3710 formed in a plate shape and the protruding portion 3720 formed to protrude from both sides of the front of the catching portion 3710.
  • the catching portion 3710 is formed to protrude further upward and downward than the protruding portion 3720.
  • the first through-hole 3702 is formed in the front-rear direction in a central portion of the catching portion 3710.
  • the first through-hole 3702 is disposed between the protruding portions 3720 at both sides.
  • One side and the other side of the outer handle 3800 are respectively connected to the front of the protruding portion 3720 at one side and the front of the protruding portion 3720 at the other side.
  • the protrusion 3730 is formed at an upper side and a lower side so as to protrude to the left side or the right side. Therefore, the sliding member 3700 is connected to the lift 3300 so that the protrusions 3730 at both sides slide along slots 3301.
  • a guiding disc is formed at a portion at which the protrusion 3730 and the sliding member 3700 are connected.
  • a support member installation groove 3701 is formed at the rear of the protruding portion 3720 of the sliding member 3700.
  • the support member installation groove 3701 is formed in the front-rear direction and formed to be open rearward.
  • a support member installation protrusion 3707 is formed at an inner wall of the support member installation groove 3701 so as to extend in the front-rear direction.
  • the support member installation protrusion 3707 is formed at an upper portion and a lower portion of the support member installation groove 3701. Due to the support member installation protrusions 3707, friction is reduced when a support member 3400 slides against the sliding member 3700.
  • a height of a front side of the support member installation protrusion 3707 is higher than a height of a rear side thereof, when the support member 3400 is installed, a front surface of the support member 3400 is caught at the support member installation protrusion 3707. Due to such support member installation protrusions3707, the support member 3400 is prevented from falling off to the front.
  • a second sensor installation groove 3704 is formed at a lower end of the left side of the sliding member 3700.
  • the second sensor installation groove 3704 comes into communication with the support member installation groove 3701 at the left side.
  • the second sensor installation groove 3704 is formed at a lower portion of the support member installation groove 3701.
  • a ring withdrawal hole 3705 and a hook seating groove 3706 are formed in a front surface of each protruding portion 3720 of the sliding member 3700.
  • the ring withdrawal hole 3705 is formed to be penetrated in the front-rear direction and comes into communication with the support member installation groove 3701 and the hook seating groove 3706.
  • the hook seating groove 3706 is formed to be open forward and leftward.
  • a wire insertion portion 3709 is formed at the lower end of the left side of the sliding member 3700.
  • the wire insertion portion 3709 is formed to extend in the left-right direction.
  • a groove which is penetrated forward, rearward, and downward is formed at the far right side of the wire insertion portion 3709.
  • the groove which penetrated forward, rearward, and downward is connected in an L-shape.
  • a first plate whose left-right width is smaller than the up-down width of the wire insertion portion 3709 and whose front-rear width is smaller than 1/2 of the front-rear width of the catching portion 3710, is formed.
  • a second plate At the rear of a side just to the left of the first plate, a second plate, whose left-right width is larger than the left-right width of the first plate and whose front-rear width is equal or similar to the front-rear width of the first plate, is formed at a predetermined interval in the left-right direction.
  • the first plate and the second plate may be alternately formed.
  • the first plate and the second plate have to be formed at predetermined intervals in the left-right direction.
  • the left-right width of the first plate and the second plate may not be constant.
  • a left side of the wire insertion portion 3709 comes into communication with a lower portion of the second sensor installation groove 3704.
  • a pin insertion groove 3708 is formed at the rear of the protruding portion 3720.
  • Two pin insertion grooves 3708 are formed at left and right sides of the protruding portions 3720 at both sides.
  • the pin insertion groove 3708 in a direction toward the first through-hole 3702 is penetrated in the left-right direction and comes into communication with the first through-hole 3702.
  • first and second pins 3401 and 3402 may be inserted through the first through-hole 3702, and, after the housing 3100 and the sliding member 3700 are assembled to each other, the pin insertion groove 3708 is blocked by the housing protruding portion 3110 of the housing 3100 so that the first and second pins 3401 and 3402 are prevented from falling off toward the first through-hole 3702.
  • a circumferential portion installation groove 3703 is formed at an upper portion and a lower portion of the front of the protruding portion 3720.
  • the circumferential portion installation groove 3703 is formed to be open forward and leftward.
  • the coupling portion circumferential portion 3810 of the outer handle 3800 is seated on the circumferential portion installation groove 3703.
  • the sliding member 3700 may slide against the panel 10 of the vehicle door.
  • the sliding member 3700 may slide in the front-rear direction.
  • the support member 3400 includes a first support member 3410 connected to one side of the outer handle 3800 and a second support member 3420 connected to the other side (right side) of the outer handle 3800.
  • the first and second support members 3410 and 3420 respectively include first and second support main bodies 3412 and 3422 and first and second coupling rings 3411 and 3421 formed to protrude at the front of the first and second support main bodies 3412 and 3422.
  • the first and second pins 3401 and 3402 are installed at the rear of the first and second support main bodies 3412 and 3422 of the first and second support members 3410 and 3420. Both sides of the first and second pins 3401 and 3402 are installed at the pin insertion grooves 3708 of the sliding member 3700 so that the first and second support members 3410 and 3420 are prevented from sliding further to the rear than the sliding member 3700.
  • a protrusion is formed in the up-down direction at lower portions of the first and second support main bodies 3412 and 3422.
  • the protrusion is formed to protrude to the rear.
  • a lower portion of the protrusion protrudes further to the rear than a rear surface of the sliding member 3700 after insertion of the outer handle 3800 is completed.
  • a lower surface of the protrusion is formed to be gradually inclined upward from the front to the rear. Due to the inclination, the second sensor 22 may be easily pressed when the first support member 3410 slides to the rear.
  • the first support member 3410 presses the second sensor 22 before the outer handle 3800 is pulled, and then, when the outer handle 3800 is pulled such that the first support member 3410 moves forward, the first support member 3410 deviates from the second sensor 22.
  • the support member 3400 is seated on the support member installation groove 3701 which is formed at the rear of the protruding portion 3720 of the sliding member 3700.
  • a hole into which an elastic hook 3811 is fitted is formed in the first and second coupling rings 3411 and 3421 so as to be penetrated in the left-right direction.
  • the first and second coupling rings 3411 and 3421 are withdrawn to the outside of the protruding portion 3720 through the ring withdrawal hole 3705 formed in the front surface of the protruding portion 3720 of the sliding member 3700.
  • the driving portion 3900 is illustrated in further detail in FIGS. 43 and 49.
  • the driving portion 3900 includes the motor 3910 and the reduction gear portion rotated by the motor 3910.
  • the driving portion 3900 is disposed at the inner side of the panel 10 which is disposed at the outer side of the vehicle door.
  • the driving portion 1900 is disposed at the lower portion of the housing protruding portion 3110.
  • a shaft of the motor 3910 is disposed in the left-right direction such that the overall volume of the housing 3100 is reduced.
  • the reduction gear portion includes the first worm 3921 rotated by the motor 3910, a first double gear rotated by the first worm 3921, a second double gear rotated by the first double gear, the first main gear 3926 rotated by the second double gear, the second main gear 3927 rotated by the first main gear 3926, and a rack which slides upward and downward by the first and second main gears 3926 and 3927.
  • the first worm 3921 is installed at the shaft of the motor 3910. Therefore, a shaft of the first worm 3921 is disposed in the left-right direction.
  • the first double gear includes a second worm 3923, a worm wheel 3922 installed at the second worm 3923, and the worm support plate 3930 fitted into both ends of a shaft of the first double gear.
  • a shaft of the second worm 3923 and a shaft of the worm wheel 3922 are integrally formed. Therefore, the second worm 3923 and the worm wheel 3922 rotate at the same speed.
  • a disc configured to connect gear teeth of the worm wheel 3922 is formed at a portion at which the second worm 3923 and the worm wheel 3922 face each other.
  • An outer diameter of the worm wheel 3922 is formed to be equal or similar to or slightly larger than an outer diameter of the second worm 3923.
  • the first double gear is rotated by the first worm 3921.
  • a shaft of the first double gear is disposed in the up-down direction.
  • the first worm 3921 is engaged with the worm wheel 3922.
  • the first worm 3921 is disposed at the rear of the first double gear.
  • the worm support plate 3930 is formed in a quadrilateral plate shape. A fitting groove is formed in a central portion of the worm support plate 3930 so that the shaft of the first double gear may be fitted.
  • the worm support plate 3930 is fitted into the first double gear installation portion 3122 of the housing 3100 so that the first double gear may be supported by the housing 3100.
  • a reduction ratio of the driving portion 3900 may be increased as compared with a structure in which the second double gear is directly engaged with the first worm 3921.
  • the second double gear includes the large gear 3924 and a small gear 3925.
  • An outer diameter of the large gear 3924 is formed to be larger than an outer diameter of the small gear 3925.
  • a shaft of the large gear 3924 and a shaft of the small gear 3925 are integrally formed. Therefore, the large gear 3924 and the small gear 3925 rotate at the same speed.
  • the second double gear is rotated by the second worm 3923.
  • the shaft of the double gear is disposed in the front-rear direction.
  • the large gear 3924 is engaged with the second worm 3923, and the small gear 3925 is engaged with the first main gear 3926.
  • the second double gear is disposed further to the left than the first double gear, and the large gear 3924 is disposed further to the rear than the small gear 3925.
  • the first main gear 3926 is disposed at an upper side of the small gear 3925.
  • a shaft of the first main gear 3926 is disposed in the front-rear direction.
  • a left side of the first main gear 3926 is engaged with a first rack 3928.
  • the second main gear 3927 is disposed at a right side of the first main gear 3926.
  • a shaft of the second main gear 3927 is disposed in the front-rear direction.
  • a right side of the second main gear 3927 is engaged with a second rack 3929.
  • the rack includes the first rack 3928 and the second rack 3929.
  • the first and second racks 3928 and 3929 are formed in the rectangular parallelepiped shape as a whole, and gear teeth are formed at a right side of the first rack 3928 and a left side of the second rack 3929 so as to be symmetrical to each other.
  • a fastening portion capable of being bolted and fastened to the lift 3300 is formed at the first and second racks 3928 and 3929 so as to be penetrated in the front-rear direction.
  • the first rack 3928 is engaged with the first main gear 3926
  • the second rack 3929 is engaged with the second main gear 3927
  • the first and second racks 3928 and 3929 are bolted and fastened to the lift 3300.
  • the driving portion 3900 and the outer handle 3800 are connected through the lift 3300 and the sliding member 3700.
  • the driving portion 3900 operates the outer handle 3800.
  • the driving portion 3900 slides the outer handle 3800 in the front-rear direction.
  • the driving portion cover 3150 is illustrated in further detail in FIGS. 50 and 51.
  • the driving portion cover 3150 includes a motor cover 3151 and reduction gear portion covers 3152a and 3152b.
  • the motor cover 3151 is formed to surround the rear, both sides, and the top and bottom of the motor 3910. That is, the motor cover 3151 is formed to be open forward.
  • a central portion of the motor cover 3151 is formed in a semi-cylindrical shape extending in the left-right direction so as to protrude to the rear.
  • the motor cover 3151 includes a motor installation groove 3153.
  • the motor installation groove 3153 includes a plurality of partition walls capable of supporting the motor 3910.
  • the partition configured to support a body of the motor 3910 is formed to be curved along the circumference of the body of the motor 3910.
  • the partition configured to support the shaft of the motor 3910 includes a motor shaft installation groove 3154.
  • the motor shaft installation groove 3154 is formed to be curved along the circumference of the shaft of the motor 3910.
  • the motor cover 3151 is formed to surround a portion of a sidewall of the motor installation groove 3121 of the housing 3100.
  • a bolt fastening portion 3159b is formed at a right side surface of the motor cover 3151 so as to protrude to the right side.
  • One end of the bolt fastening portion 3159b is connected to the motor cover 3151.
  • a groove through which a bolt may be fastened is formed in the bolt fastening portion 3159b so as to be penetrated in the front-rear direction.
  • the reduction gear portion cover 3152a is formed to surround the rear, the left side, and upper and lower portions of the reduction gear portion. That is, the reduction gear portion cover 3152a is formed to be open forward and rightward.
  • An upper portion of the reduction gear portion cover 3152a is formed along the shapes of upper portions of the first double gear and the second double gear such that a right side of the upper portion of the reduction gear portion cover 3152a is flat and a left side thereof is curved.
  • the reduction gear portion cover 3152a includes a first worm gear installation groove 3156, a first double gear support portion 3157, and a second double gear protrusion 3158a.
  • the first worm gear installation groove 3156 is formed in a semi-cylindrical shape extending in the left-right direction so as to protrude to the rear.
  • the first worm gear installation groove 3156 includes a partition capable of supporting the shaft of the first worm 3921. A groove that is penetrated in the left-right direction and open forward is formed in the partition so that the shaft of the first worm 3921 is inserted into the groove.
  • the first double gear support portion 3157 is formed at upper and lower sides so as to protrude to the front of the reduction gear portion cover 3152a.
  • the first double gear support portion 3157 is formed in a rectangular parallelepiped shape as a whole, and a hollow is formed in the rectangular parallelepiped shape.
  • the hollow is formed to be open forward, and the worm support plate 3930 is fitted into the hollow.
  • the first double gear support portion 3157 formed at the upper side is formed to have an open portion at a left side.
  • the large gear 3924 of the reduction gear portion is disposed in the open portion. Due to the first double gear support portion 3157 and the worm support plate 3930, the first double gear is prevented from moving forward, rearward, and in the up-down and left-right directions.
  • the first double gear support portion 3157 is disposed at a left side of the motor installation groove 3153.
  • a bolt fastening portion 3159c is formed to protrude to the front.
  • a groove through which a bolt may be fastened is formed in the bolt fastening portion 3159c so as to be penetrated in the front-rear direction.
  • the second double gear protrusion 3158a is formed in the shape of a circular bad protruding to the front of the reduction gear portion cover 3152a.
  • a front surface of the second double gear protrusion 3158a is formed to be spaced apart from a rear surface of the large gear 3924 of the second double gear.
  • the second double gear protrusion 3158a is formed to be sufficiently close to the rear surface of the large gear 3924 so that an abnormality does not occur at a portion at which the large gear 3924 and the second worm 3923 are engaged or a portion at which the small gear 3925 and the first main gear 3926 are engaged.
  • the second double gear protrusion 3158a is disposed at a left side of the first double gear support portion 3157.
  • a bolt fastening portion 3159a is formed in a circular shape so as to protrude to the front.
  • a groove through which a bolt may be fastened is formed in the bolt fastening portion 3159a so as to be penetrated in the front-rear direction. After being assembled, the groove comes into communication with a fastening portion formed at the second double gear installation portion 3123 of the housing 3100.
  • the reduction gear portion cover 3152b is formed to block the rear of the reduction gear portion. That is, the reduction gear portion cover 3152b is formed to be open forward and in the up-down and left-right directions.
  • the reduction gear portion cover 3152a is formed to surround the rear, the left side, and the upper and lower portions of the reduction gear portion. That is, the reduction gear portion cover 3152a is formed to be open forward and rightward.
  • the reduction gear portion cover 3152b includes a first main gear protrusion 3158b, a second main gear protrusion 3158c, a fixing portion through-hole 3155, and a protruding portion 3160.
  • the reduction gear portion cover 3152b is disposed at upper sides of the motor cover 3151 and the reduction gear portion cover 3152a.
  • the first main gear protrusion 3158b is formed in the shape of an arc-shaped band protruding to the front of the reduction gear portion cover 3152b.
  • a front surface of the first main gear protrusion 3158b is formed to be spaced apart from a rear surface of the first main gear 3926.
  • the first main gear protrusion 3158b is formed to be sufficiently close to the rear surface of the first main gear 3926 so that an abnormality does not occur at an engaged portion between the first main gear 3926 and another gear.
  • the first main gear protrusion 3158b is disposed at an upper side of the second double gear protrusion 3158a.
  • a bolt fastening portion 3159d is formed in a circular shape so as to protrude to the front.
  • a groove through which a bolt may be fastened is formed in the bolt fastening portion 3159d so as to be penetrated in the front-rear direction. After being assembled, the groove comes into communication with a fastening portion formed at the first main gear installation portion 3124 of the housing 3100.
  • the second main gear protrusion 3158c is formed in the shape of a circular band protruding to the front of the reduction gear portion cover 3152b.
  • a front surface of the second main gear protrusion 3158c is formed to be spaced apart from a rear surface of the second main gear 3927.
  • the second main gear protrusion 3158c is formed to be sufficiently close to the rear surface of the second main gear 3927 so that an abnormality does not occur at an engaged portion between the second main gear 3927 and another gear.
  • the second main gear protrusion 3158c is disposed at a right side of the first main gear protrusion 3158b.
  • a bolt fastening portion 3159e is formed in a circular shape so as to protrude to the front.
  • a groove through which a bolt may be fastened is formed in the bolt fastening portion 3159e so as to be penetrated in the front-rear direction. After being assembled, the groove comes into communication with a fastening portion formed at the second main gear installation portion 3126 of the housing 3100.
  • the fixing portion through-hole 3155 is formed to penetrate the reduction gear portion cover 3152b in the front-rear direction, and the door latch connecting portion fixing portion 3125 of the housing 3100 is inserted into the fixing portion through-hole 3155.
  • the fixing portion through-hole 3155 is formed at a left side of the reduction gear portion cover 3152b.
  • the protruding portion 3160 is formed at the center of an upper portion of the reduction gear portion cover 3152b so as to protrude to the front.
  • An upper portion of the protruding portion 3160 is formed in a quadrilateral shape, and a lower portion of the protruding portion 3160 is formed in an upside-down triangular shape.
  • a wire through-groove 3161 is formed in the quadrilateral portion so as to be open forward and have an open portion at an upper portion.
  • a wire connected to the lamp 24 via the wire through-groove 3104 of the housing 3100 is installed through the wire through-groove 3161.
  • a wire from the lamp 24 is installed from the rear of the wire through-groove 3161 to the front thereof so as to be installed inside the housing 3100.
  • the housing fitting groove 3162 is formed in the triangular portion so as to be open forward.
  • the fourth fastening groove 3144 of the housing 3100 is inserted into the housing fitting groove 3162.
  • the housing 3100 and the upper portion of the driving portion cover 3150 may be coupled to each other.
  • the driving portion 3900 is disposed between the housing 3100 and the driving portion cover 3150.
  • the driving portion cover 3150 is bolted and fastened to the lower portion of the rear of the housing 3100 by the bolt fastening portions 3159a, 3159b, 3159c, 3159d, and 3159e. Therefore, the driving portion cover 3150 is detachably installed at the housing 3100.
  • the lift 3300 is illustrated in further detail in FIGS. 52 and 53.
  • the lift 3300 includes a lower surface 3310 and a left surface 3320 and a right surface 3330 respectively connected to both left and right ends of the lower surface 3310.
  • a left-right width of the lower surface 3310 is equal or similar to a left-right width of the sliding member 3700.
  • a front-rear width of the left surface 3320 and the right surface 3330 is formed to be larger than a front-rear width of the lower surface 3310.
  • the left surface 3320 and the right surface 3330 are formed to protrude further to the front than the lower surface 3310.
  • the left surface 3320 is connected to the lower surface 3310 so as to protrude in the up-down direction from the left side end of the lower surface 3310.
  • the right surface 3330 is connected to the lower surface 3310 so as to protrude in the up-down direction from the right side end of the lower surface 3310.
  • the lift 3300 is formed to be open upward, downward, forward, and rearward.
  • a door latch connecting portion installation groove 3303 and a door latch connecting portion catching groove 3304 are formed in the lower surface 3310.
  • the door latch connecting portion installation groove 3303 is disposed at the left side of the lower surface 3310.
  • the door latch connecting portion installation groove 3303 penetrates the lower surface 3310 in the up-down direction.
  • the door latch connecting portion installation groove 3303 includes a circular groove and a linear groove configured to connect the door latch connecting portion installation groove 3303 and the door latch connecting portion catching groove 3304 to each other.
  • a diameter of the circular groove is formed to be larger than a front-rear width of the linear groove.
  • the diameter of the circular groove is formed to be larger than the diameter of the catching protrusion 31.
  • the front-rear width of the linear groove is formed to be equal or similar to or slightly larger than the width of the cable 33 of the door latch connecting portion 30.
  • the front-rear width of the linear groove is formed to be smaller than the diameter of the catching protrusion 31 of the door latch connecting portion 30, it is possible to prevent the door latch connecting portion 30 from falling off to the lower portion of the lift 3300.
  • the door latch connecting portion catching groove 3304 is disposed at a left side of the door latch connecting portion installation groove 3303.
  • the door latch connecting portion catching groove 3304 is formed to come into communication with the door latch connecting portion installation groove 3303.
  • the door latch connecting portion catching groove 3304 is formed in the lower surface 3310 so as to protrude upward.
  • the door latch connecting portion catching groove 3304 includes a groove through which the door latch connecting portion 30 passes.
  • the groove is formed to be open rightward from the central portion of the door latch connecting portion catching groove 3304.
  • the groove is formed to penetrate the lower surface 3310 in the up-down direction.
  • a width of the groove is formed to be equal or similar to or slightly larger than the width of the cable 33 of the door latch connecting portion 30.
  • a diameter of the groove is formed to be smaller than the diameter of the catching protrusion 31 of the door latch connecting portion 30, it is possible to prevent the door latch connecting portion 30 from falling off to the lower portion of the lift 3300.
  • the door latch connecting portion catching groove 3304 includes an upper groove on which the catching protrusion 31 of the door latch connecting portion 30 is seated.
  • the upper groove is formed so that a diameter gradually decreases from the upper portion of the door latch connecting portion catching groove 3304 to the lower portion thereof.
  • the door latch connecting portion 30 may be inserted from the bottom to the top through the circular groove of the door latch connecting portion installation groove 3303 and then be installed in the door latch connecting portion catching groove 3304 along the linear groove of the door latch connecting portion installation groove 3303.
  • a left surface protruding portion 3321 is formed at a lower portion of the rear of the left surface 3320 so as to protrude to the right side
  • a right surface protruding portion 3331 is formed at a lower portion of the rear of the right surface 3330 so as to protrude to the left side.
  • Front surfaces of the left surface protruding portion 3321 and the right surface protruding portion 3331 are disposed further to the rear than front surfaces of the left surface 3320 and the right surface 3330.
  • a rack seating portion 3305 on which the first rack 3928 is seated is formed in a space between the left surface protruding portion 3321 and the left surface 3320.
  • a groove through which the first rack 3928 may be bolted and fastened is formed in the left surface protruding portion 3321 so as to be penetrated in the front-rear direction.
  • a rack seating portion 3305 on which the second rack 3929 is seated is formed in a space between the right surface protruding portion 3331 and the right surface 3330.
  • a groove through which the second rack 3929 may be bolted and fastened is formed in the right surface protruding portion 3331 so as to be penetrated in the front-rear direction.
  • the third sensor pressing portion 3302 is formed at a lower portion of the right surface 3330 so as to protrude to the right side.
  • the third sensor pressing portion 3302 is formed in a plate shape.
  • the third sensor pressing portion 3302 presses the third sensor 23a at the lower side when the lift 3300 is lowered at a predetermined distance or more and presses the third sensor 23b at the upper side when the lift 3300 is lifted at the predetermined distance or more.
  • the slots 3301 through which the protrusions 3730 of the sliding member 3700 pass are formed at upper portions of the left surface 3320 and the right surface 3330 so as to be penetrated in the left-right direction.
  • One side of the slot 3301 is disposed further to the front than the other side of the slot, and there is a height difference between the one side and the other side.
  • the blocking plate 3500 is illustrated in further detail in FIGS. 54 and 55.
  • the blocking plate 3500 is formed in a plate shape as a whole.
  • a left-right width of the blocking plate 3500 is equal or similar to the left-right width of the housing 3100.
  • a first protruding portion 3503 is formed at an upper portion of the blocking plate 3500 so as to be recessed from the rear to the front. Due to the blocking plate 3500, when the sliding member 3700 is inserted, the rear surface of the sliding member 3700 abuts a front surface of the first protruding portion 3503 such that the sliding member 3700 is supported.
  • a lower portion of a central portion of the first protruding portion 3503 does not protrude.
  • a second protruding portion 3504 is formed at a lower portion of the blocking plate 3500 so as to be recessed from the rear to the front.
  • the second protruding portion 3504 is disposed at the lower portion of the lift 3300.
  • a rear surface of the lift 3300 is disposed further to the rear than a front surface of the second protruding portion 3504 so that the lift 3300 may slide downward only up to an upper surface of the second protruding portion 3504.
  • a door latch connecting portion seating groove 3501 and a door latch connecting portion through-groove 3502 are formed in a left side of the lower portion of the blocking plate 3500.
  • the door latch connecting portion seating groove 3501 is formed to be recessed from the rear of the blocking plate 3500 to the front thereof such that the door latch connecting portion seating groove 3501 is open rearward and in the up-down direction.
  • the door latch connecting portion seating groove 3501 is formed at a left side of the second protruding portion 3504.
  • the door latch connecting portion 30 is seated on the door latch connecting portion seating groove 3501.
  • the door latch connecting portion seating groove 3501 is formed to be sufficiently recessed forward so that, when the door latch connecting portion 30 is seated, the door latch connecting portion 30 is seated further to the inner side than a rear surface of the second protruding portion 3504.
  • the door latch connecting portion through-groove 3502 is formed so that the blocking plate 3500 is penetrated in the front-rear direction.
  • the door latch connecting portion through-groove 3502 is disposed at an upper side of the door latch connecting portion seating groove 3501 and is formed across a portion of the second protruding portion 3504.
  • the door latch connecting portion 30 is connected to the lift 3300 from outside the handle portion 3000 through the door latch connecting portion through-groove 3502.
  • a left side portion 3510 is formed at a left side of the blocking plate 3500 so as to protrude to the left side.
  • the left side portion 3510 is formed in a shape corresponding to the key cylinder installation portion 3130 of the housing 3100.
  • a key cylinder installation portion 3511 is formed at the center of the left side portion 3510 so as to be recessed from the front to the rear.
  • the key cylinder installation portion 3511 is formed to be open forward. The rear of the key cylinder 3600 is inserted into the key cylinder installation portion 3511.
  • a door key connecting portion through-groove 3512 is formed in a lower surface of the key cylinder installation portion 3511 so as to be penetrated in the up-down direction.
  • the door key connecting portion 50 is installed at the key cylinder 3600 from outside the handle portion 3000 through the door key connecting portion through-groove 3512.
  • a plurality of blocking plate protruding portions 3505 are formed at both left and right sides of the blocking plate 3500.
  • the blocking plate protruding portions 3505 is formed in a hook shape.
  • the blocking plate protruding portions 3505 are fitted into the first fastening grooves 3141 of the housing 3100.
  • the blocking plate 3500 may be easily assembled to the housing 3100.
  • the front or the rear refers to the front-rear direction (longitudinal direction) of the vehicle
  • an up-down direction refers to the left-right direction (width direction) of the vehicle
  • a left-right direction refers to the up-down direction of the vehicle.
  • the latch portion 7000 is illustrated in detail in FIGS. 60 and 61.
  • the latch portion 7000 includes a housing 7100, a latch 7200 pivotally installed in the housing 7100, a main opening member 7300 which may slide against the latch 7200, a door opening-closing member configured to lock or unlock the latch 7200, and a first driving portion configured to slide the main opening member 7300.
  • the housing 7100 of the latch portion 7000 includes a first housing 7110, a second housing 7130 disposed at the front of the first housing 7110, and a third housing 7150 disposed at the rear of the first housing 7110.
  • the latch 7200 and a pivoting member 7370 are disposed at the front of the first housing 7110.
  • the latch 7200 and the pivoting member 7370 are disposed between the first housing 7110 and the second housing 7130.
  • latch 7200 according to the second embodiment is the same as the latch 2200 according to the first embodiment, detailed description thereof will be omitted.
  • pivoting member 7370 according to the second embodiment is the same as the pivoting member 2370 according to the first embodiment, detailed description thereof will be omitted.
  • a stopper cover 37 is further included at the other end of the door latch connecting portion 30 according to the second embodiment.
  • the stopper cover 37 is formed in a rectangular shape, and the stopper 34 is installed at the stopper cover 37.
  • the first driving portion includes a motor 7610 and a main gear 7630 rotated by the motor 7610.
  • the stopper cover 37 may slide against the main gear 7630.
  • a catching portion 7631 configured to rotate the latch 7200 is formed at a front surface of the main gear 7630 so as to protrude to the front.
  • a door opening-closing member catching portion 7635 configured to slide the main opening member 7300 is formed at the front surface of the main gear 7630 so as to protrude to the front.
  • the catching portion 7631 and the door opening-closing member catching portion 7635 are formed at a non-gear portion of the main gear 7630.
  • a first main gear detecting portion 7632 and a second main gear detecting portion 7633 which are detected by a sixth sensor 7903 are provided at an outer circumferential surface of the main gear 7630.
  • the first main gear detecting portion 7632 and the second main gear detecting portion 7633 are formed at the non-gear portion of the main gear 7630.
  • the sixth sensor 7903 is disposed at a right side of the main gear 7630.
  • the first main gear detecting portion 7632, the second main gear detecting portion 7633, the door opening-closing member catching portion 7635, and the catching portion 7631 are disposed in a clockwise direction.
  • a cinching catching portion 7638 at which a lever 7530 of the cinching module 7500 is caught is formed at the main gear 7630 so as to protrude to the rear.
  • a stopper catching groove 7639 is disposed at a left side of the first main gear detecting portion 7632 so that the stopper cover 37 is caught at the stopper catching groove 7639.
  • the main opening member 7300 performs functions of both the open lever 2700 and the open plate 2300 according to the first embodiment.
  • a left side of the main opening member 7300 is formed to protrude toward the main gear 7630 so that the main opening member 7300 slides in the left-right direction due to the first driving portion including the motor 7610 and the main gear 7630.
  • the main gear 7630 rotates counterclockwise due to the motor 7610, the main opening member 7300 moves rightward due to the door opening-closing member catching portion 7635.
  • a groove into which the pivoting member 7370 may be inserted is formed at the front of the main opening member 7300 so that, as the main opening member 7300 slides in the left-right direction, the pivoting member 7370 rotates counterclockwise or clockwise.
  • a protrusion is formed at an upper portion of the main opening member 7300 so as to protrude to the rear.
  • the protrusion is detected by a seventh sensor 7905.
  • the door lever connecting portion 40 is installed at a right side of the main opening member 7300.
  • the door key connecting portion 50 may also be installed at the right side of the main opening member 7300.
  • the cinching module 7500 includes an actuator 7510, a cinching connecting portion 7520 slidably installed at the actuator 7510, and the lever 7530 configured to interlock with the cinching connecting portion 7520.
  • the actuator 7510 includes a second driving portion, which rotates the latch 7200 so that the main opening member 7300 and the pivoting member 7370 lock the latch 7200, a printed circuit board (PCB), and a control portion.
  • the second driving portion includes a motor (not illustrated) and a gear portion (not illustrated) rotated by the motor.
  • the actuator 7510 may be changed according to vehicles, and the actuator 7510 is installed outside the latch portion 7000.
  • the latch portion 7000 may have the same size regardless of the specifications of the actuator 7510, and the actuator 7510 may be easily removed according to a customer's need.
  • a cable is provided as the cinching connecting portion 7520.
  • One end of the cinching connecting portion 7520 is connected to the actuator 7510.
  • a catching member 7521 is formed at the other end of the cinching connecting portion 7520 and fitted to the lever 7530 which will be described below.
  • the cinching connecting portion 7520 transmits a driving force of the actuator 7510 to the lever 7530.
  • a position of the actuator 7510 relative to the latch portion 7000 may be freely adjusted.
  • the lever 7530 is formed in a plate shape as a whole and fitted into the first housing 7110. Since the lever 7530 and the first housing 7110 are coupled in the form of being simply fitted to each other, the lever 7530 may be easily removed from the latch portion 7000.
  • a catching member fitting portion 7531, into which the catching member 7521 of the cinching connecting portion 7520 is fitted, and a main gear catching portion 7532, at which the cinching catching portion 7638 of the main gear 7630 is caught, are formed at the lever 7530.
  • a hollow is formed in a central portion of the lever 7530 so that the strength of the lever 7530 is reinforced while the weight of apparatus is reduced.
  • the catching member fitting portion 7531 is formed at one side of the lever 7530 so as to be open leftward and rearward.
  • the catching member fitting portion 7531 is formed in a shape similar to that of the catching member 7521.
  • the main gear catching portion 7532 is formed at an upper end of the other side of the lever 7530 so as to be open forward, rearward, and upward.
  • a left-right length of the main gear catching portion 7532 is formed so that, when the main gear 7630 rotates due to the motor 7610, interference between the main gear catching portion 7532 and the cinching catching portion 7638 does not occur.
  • an up-down length of the main gear catching portion 7532 is formed so that, when the main gear 7630 rotates clockwise due to the lever 7530, the cinching catching portion 7638 does not push the main gear catching portion 7532 downward.
  • the control portion When an instruction to withdraw the outer handle 3800 is input through a key, a remote controller, a switch, or the like, the control portion operates the driving portion 3900.
  • the first worm 3921 rotates.
  • the worm wheel 3922 of the first double gear rotates.
  • the second worm 3923 also rotates together with the worm wheel 3922.
  • the protruding portion 3720 of the sliding member 3700 is withdrawn to the outside of the panel 10 through the protruding portion through-hole 3101.
  • the outer handle 3800 is also withdrawn to the outside of the panel 10.
  • a space in which a user may put his or her hand is formed between the outer handle 3800 and the panel 10 so that the user may hold the outer handle 3800. That is, when the outer handle 3800 is withdrawn, the outer handle 3800 is spaced apart from an outer side surface of the panel 10.
  • the stopper cover 37 of the door latch connecting portion 30 is detected by a first sensor 7907.
  • the first sensor 7907 is pressed, power is applied to the motor 7610 of the latch portion 7000 due to a signal of the first sensor 7907.
  • the stopper cover 37 of the door latch connecting portion 30 completely deviates from the radius of rotation of the main gear 7630 such that rotation of the main gear 7630 becomes possible.
  • the lift 3300 presses the third sensor 23b.
  • a detection signal is transmitted to the control portion, and the control portion stops operation of the driving portion 3900.
  • the control portion When an instruction to insert the outer handle 3800 is input through a key, a remote controller, a switch, a vehicle speed value, or the like, the control portion operates the driving portion 3900.
  • the protruding portion 3720 of the sliding member 3700 is inserted into the panel 10 through the protruding portion through-hole 3101.
  • the outer handle 3800 also does not protrude to the outside of the panel 10.
  • the stopper cover 37 of the door latch connecting portion 30 deviates from the first sensor 7907.
  • the first sensor 7907 is not pressed, power is disconnected from the motor 7610 of the latch portion 7000 due to a signal of the first sensor 7907.
  • the stopper cover 37 of the door latch connecting portion 30 is inserted within the radius of rotation of the installed main gear 7630 such that rotation of the main gear 7630 becomes impossible in the direction in which the panel 10 is opened.
  • the lift 3300 presses the third sensor 23a.
  • a detection signal is transmitted to the control portion, and the control portion stops operation of the driving portion 3900.
  • the striker installed in the vehicle body presses the latch 7200 such that the latch 7200 rotates clockwise.
  • the latch 7200 rotates clockwise and then presses a fourth sensor 7901. In this state, when the user stops the operation of closing the panel 10, the panel 10 is incompletely closed. When the user completely closes the panel 10, the latch 7200 is further rotated clockwise and presses a fifth sensor 7902.
  • the control portion operates the motor of the actuator 7510 so that the cinching connecting portion 7520 is pulled toward the actuator 7510. As the cinching connecting portion 7520 is pulled, the lever 7530 coupled to the cinching connecting portion 7520 slides to the left side of the first housing 7110.
  • the main gear 7630 rotates clockwise as the cinching catching portion 7638 of the main gear 7630 that is inserted into the main gear catching portion 7532 moves leftward.
  • the catching portion 7631 rotates the latch 7200 clockwise.
  • the first main gear detecting portion 7632 is detected by the sixth sensor 7903. Also, the fifth sensor 7902 is pressed by the latch 7200.
  • the control portion receives signals from the fifth and sixth sensors 7902 and 7903, stops operation of the actuator 7510, and rotates the motor (not illustrated) of the actuator 7510 in a reverse direction. Accordingly, the actuator 7510 slides the lever 7530 rightward, and the cinching catching portion 7538, which is caught at the main gear catching portion 7532 of the lever 7530, rotates counterclockwise such that the main gear 7630 is rotated in the reverse direction.
  • the control portion rotates the main gear 7630 in the reverse direction until the second main gear detecting portion 7633 is detected by the sixth sensor 7903. When the second main gear detecting portion 7633 presses the sixth sensor 7903, the control portion stops operation of the motor 7610.
  • the first support member 3410 slides forward.
  • the first support member 3410 does not press the second sensor 22 disposed at the rear of the first support member 3410.
  • the control portion receives a signal and operates the motor 7610 of the latch portion 7000.
  • the main gear 7630 rotates.
  • the main opening member 7300 slides rightward, and the pivoting member 7370 rotates counterclockwise due to the main opening member 7300 such that locking of the latch 7200 is released.
  • the motor 7610 is operated until the main opening member 7300 is detected by the seventh sensor 7905.
  • the latch 7200 rotates counterclockwise due to an elastic force of a spring installed at the latch 7200 such that the panel 10 is opened.
  • the motor 7610 rotates in a reverse direction.
  • the main gear 7630 also rotates in the reverse direction and returns to its default position, and the pivoting member 7370 and the main opening member 7300 also return to their default positions due to an elastic force of a spring installed at each of the pivoting member 7370 and the main opening member 7300.
  • the control portion stops the rotation of the motor 7610.
  • the main opening member 7300 connected to the door lever connecting portion 40 slides rightward.
  • the pivoting member 7370 rotates counterclockwise such that locking of the latch 7200 is released.
  • the latch 7200 rotates counterclockwise due to an elastic force of a spring installed at the latch 7200 such that the panel 10 is opened.
  • An integrated apparatus for electronic opening and closing of a vehicle door includes a handle portion 3000 and a latch portion 8000.
  • the front or the rear refers to the front-rear direction (longitudinal direction) of the vehicle
  • an up-down direction refers to the left-right direction (width direction) of the vehicle
  • a left-right direction refers to the up-down direction of the vehicle.
  • the latch portion 8000 is illustrated in detail in FIGS. 64 and 65.
  • the latch portion 8000 includes a housing 8100, a latch 8200 pivotally installed in the housing 8100, a main opening member 8300 which may slide against the latch 8200, a door opening-closing member configured to lock or unlock the latch 8200, and a first driving portion configured to slide the main opening member 8300.
  • the housing 8100 includes a first housing 8110, a second housing 8130 disposed at the front of the first housing 8110, and a third housing 8150 disposed at the rear of the first housing 8110.
  • An upper portion of the third housing 8150 is formed to protrude to the rear, and a third housing cover 8156 is disposed at the upper portion of the third housing 8150 protruding to the rear.
  • the latch 8200 and a pivoting member 8370 are disposed at the front of the first housing 8110.
  • the latch 8200 and the pivoting member 8370 are disposed between the first housing 8110 and the second housing 8130.
  • latch 8200 according to the third embodiment is the same as the latch 2200 according to the first embodiment, detailed description thereof will be omitted.
  • the door opening-closing member includes the pivoting member 8370 configured to lock the latch 8200, the main opening member 8300, and an open plate 8700 configured to slide the main opening member 8300.
  • the main opening member 8300 is disposed at the rear of the first housing 8110.
  • a lever connecting portion insertion groove 8315 into which the door lever connecting portion 40 is fitted is formed at the rear of an upper portion of the main opening member 8300.
  • the open plate 8700 may pivot with respect to the main opening member 8300.
  • the open plate 8700 is formed in a plate shape and disposed in the up-down direction.
  • a rotating shaft is formed at the center of the open plate 8700 such that the open plate 8700 rotates about the rotating shaft.
  • a driving portion catching portion 8707 is formed at one side of the open plate 8700.
  • the driving portion catching portion 8707 is formed to protrude to the rear, and an upper end of the driving portion catching portion 8707 is caught at a locking member 8615 which will be described below.
  • a main opening member catching portion 8701 and a pivoting member catching portion 8708 are formed at the other side of the open plate 8700.
  • the main opening member catching portion 8701 is formed in a cylindrical shape so as to protrude to the rear and is inserted into an open plate catching groove 8330 which is formed at a lower portion of the main opening member 8300.
  • the main opening member catching portion 8701 is detected by a seventh sensor 8905.
  • the seventh sensor 8905 is disposed at a right side of the main opening member catching portion 8701.
  • the open plate catching groove 8330 is formed to be curved so that the main opening member 8300 is not interfered even when the open plate 8700 is rotated by the first driving portion which will be described below.
  • the pivoting member catching portion 8708 is formed in a cylindrical shape so as to protrude to the front and is caught at a lower portion of the pivoting member 8370.
  • the open plate 8700 is disposed at the front of the locking member 8615. Also, the open plate 8700 is disposed between the first housing 8110 and the main opening member 8300.
  • the first driving portion includes a motor 8610, a worm gear 8614 rotated by the motor 8610, the locking member 8615 configured to simultaneously rotate with the worm gear 8614, and a safety plate 8400 inserted into the locking member 8615.
  • the first driving portion is disposed at an upper portion of the rear of the first housing 8110.
  • the first driving portion and the main opening member 8300 are disposed between the first housing 8110 and the third housing 8150.
  • the first driving portion is disposed between the third housing 8150 and the third housing cover 8156.
  • a worm 8613 is installed at a shaft of the motor 8610.
  • the worm 8613 is engaged with the worm gear 8614.
  • the worm gear 8614 is disposed at the front of the worm 8613.
  • the worm gear 8614 and the locking member 8615 are integrally formed.
  • the locking member 8615 is formed at a lower portion of the worm gear 8614.
  • a safety plate fitting groove 8616 into which a locking fitting portion 8403 of the safety plate 8400, which will be described below, is inserted is formed at the rear of a lower portion of the locking member 8615.
  • two rotation catching portions at which the open plate 8700 is caught are formed at both sides so as to be spaced apart from each other in the circumferential direction.
  • the rotation catching portions include a first rotation catching portion 8617 and a second rotation catching portion 8618.
  • the safety plate 8400 is formed such that the rear is bent leftward.
  • a safety plate detection protrusion 8402 is formed at a left side of the rear of the safety plate 8400 so as to protrude to the rear. Due to the safety plate detection protrusion 8402, the safety plate 8400 is detected by a first sensor 8907 which is configured to cut off electricity when the outer handle 3800 is inserted.
  • a stopper fitting portion 8401 into which the stopper 34 is inserted is formed at a lower portion of the front of the safety plate 8400.
  • the locking fitting portion 8403 which is inserted into the locking member 8615 is formed at the front of the safety plate 8400 so as to protrude to the left side.
  • the safety plate 8400 is disposed at the right side and rear of the motor 8610.
  • a cinching module 8500 includes an actuator 8510, a cinching connecting portion 8520 slidably installed at the actuator 8510, and a lever 8530 configured to interlock with the cinching connecting portion 8520.
  • the actuator 8510, the cinching connecting portion 8520, and the lever 8530 according to the third embodiment are the same as the actuator 2510, the cinching connecting portion 2520, and the lever 2530 according to the first embodiment, detailed description thereof will be omitted.
  • the safety plate detection protrusion 8402 of the safety plate 8400 at which the stopper cover 37 of the door latch connecting portion 30 is installed is detected by the first sensor 8907.
  • the first sensor 8907 is pressed, power is applied to the motor 8610 of the latch portion 8000 due to the first sensor 8907.
  • the locking fitting portion 8403 of the safety plate 8400 at which the stopper cover 37 of the door latch connecting portion 30 is installed completely deviates from the safety plate fitting groove 8616 of the locking member 8615 such that rotation of the locking member 8615 becomes possible.
  • the safety plate detection protrusion 8402 of the safety plate 8400 at which the stopper cover 37 of the door latch connecting portion 30 is installed is not detected by the first sensor 8907.
  • the first sensor 8907 is not pressed, power is disconnected from the motor 8610 of the latch portion 8000 due to a signal of the first sensor 8907.
  • the stopper cover 37 of the door latch connecting portion 30 is inserted into the safety plate fitting groove 8616 of the locking member 8615 of the safety plate 8400 at which the stopper cover 37 of the door latch connecting portion 30 is installed.
  • rotation of the locking member 8615 becomes impossible.
  • the striker installed in the vehicle body presses the latch 8200 such that the latch 8200 rotates clockwise.
  • the latch 8200 rotates clockwise and then presses a fourth sensor 8901. In this state, when the user stops the operation of closing the panel 10, the panel 10 is incompletely closed. When the user completely closes the panel 10, the latch 8200 is further rotated clockwise and presses a fifth sensor 8902.
  • the control portion operates the motor of the actuator 8510 so that the cinching connecting portion 8520 is pulled toward the actuator 8510.
  • the lever 8530 coupled to the cinching connecting portion 8520 is rotated clockwise.
  • the latch 8200 is rotated clockwise due to a latch catching portion 8532 of the lever 8530.
  • a latch catching portion protrusion 8533 is detected by a sixth sensor 8903. Also, the fifth sensor 8902 is pressed by the latch 8200.
  • the control portion receives signals from the fifth and sixth sensors 8902 and 8903, stops operation of the actuator 8510, and rotates the actuator 8510 in a reverse direction. The control portion is operated until a catching member fitting portion 8531 of the lever 8530 is caught at a right side end of the lever groove of the third housing 8150 according to a predetermined stroke inside actuator 8510.
  • the first support member 3410 slides forward.
  • the first support member 3410 does not press the second sensor 22 disposed at the rear of the first support member 3410.
  • the control portion receives a signal and operates the motor 8610 of the latch portion 8000.
  • the locking member 8615 rotates clockwise.
  • the open plate 8700 rotates counterclockwise.
  • the pivoting member 8370 which is coupled to the open plate 8700, rotates counterclockwise such that locking of the latch 8200 is released.
  • the motor 8610 is operated until the open plate 8700 is detected by the seventh sensor 8905.
  • the latch 8200 rotates counterclockwise due to an elastic force of a spring installed at the latch 8200 such that the panel 10 is opened.
  • the motor 8610 rotates in a reverse direction until the locking member 8615 is restored to its default state.
  • the locking member 8615 may return to its default position due to elasticity of a spring.
  • the pivoting member 8370 and the open plate 8700 return to their default positions due to an elastic force of a spring installed at the pivoting member.
  • the main opening member 8300 connected to the door lever connecting portion 40 slides rightward.
  • the open plate 8700 rotates counterclockwise.
  • the pivoting member 8370 coupled to the open plate 8700 rotates counterclockwise such that locking of the latch 8200 is released.
  • the latch 8200 rotates counterclockwise due to an elastic force of a spring installed at the latch 8200 such that the panel 10 is opened.
  • 1602 key insertion hole
  • 1603 key cylinder support plate

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La présente invention concerne un appareil intégré pour l'ouverture et la fermeture électroniques d'une portière de véhicule, et, plus particulièrement, un appareil intégré pour l'ouverture et la fermeture électroniques d'une portière de véhicule, dans lequel une poignée cachée et un verrou électronique se verrouillent mutuellement, un dispositif pour empêcher l'ouverture d'une portière en raison d'un mauvais fonctionnement du verrou électronique est pourvu, et un module de serrage peut être couplé au verrou électronique ou séparé de lui.
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