EP2203617B1 - Poignée de véhicule à capteur d'ouverture - Google Patents

Poignée de véhicule à capteur d'ouverture Download PDF

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EP2203617B1
EP2203617B1 EP08805241A EP08805241A EP2203617B1 EP 2203617 B1 EP2203617 B1 EP 2203617B1 EP 08805241 A EP08805241 A EP 08805241A EP 08805241 A EP08805241 A EP 08805241A EP 2203617 B1 EP2203617 B1 EP 2203617B1
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Guillaume Lesueur
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B81/00—Power-actuated vehicle locks
    • E05B81/54—Electrical circuits
    • E05B81/64—Monitoring or sensing, e.g. by using switches or sensors
    • E05B81/76—Detection of handle operation; Detection of a user approaching a handle; Electrical switching actions performed by door handles
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B77/00—Vehicle locks characterised by special functions or purposes
    • E05B77/34—Protection against weather or dirt, e.g. against water ingress
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B81/00—Power-actuated vehicle locks
    • E05B81/54—Electrical circuits
    • E05B81/64—Monitoring or sensing, e.g. by using switches or sensors
    • E05B81/76—Detection of handle operation; Detection of a user approaching a handle; Electrical switching actions performed by door handles
    • E05B81/77—Detection of handle operation; Detection of a user approaching a handle; Electrical switching actions performed by door handles comprising sensors detecting the presence of the hand of a user

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  • the present invention relates to a handle for vehicle doors, and in particular to a lever handle which can be employed for unlocking and simultaneously opening the door of a motor vehicle.
  • Known vehicle handles are provided with a sensor for detecting the position of the handle, so as to activate devices and/or mechanisms of the door when the lever is pulled.
  • Said sensors are generally connected to the door unlocking mechanism which is arranged in the frame supporting the lever.
  • the handle according to the present invention is more reliable of the know handles since the sensor is incorporated, preferably molded, in a gasket between lever and frame. Thanks to this arrangement, the sensor is protected by the gasket, so that it can be arranged in an external position without any risk of malfunctions.
  • the senor is a pressure sensor, that is a small, economic and reliable sensor, which is activated directly by the lever or the frame, so as to advantageously reduce the reaction times. Said activation is performed by a tooth which protrudes from an end of the lever toward the frame, or vice versa, that is in a relatively hidden position, so as to improve the protection from the atmospheric agents and not ruin the aesthetio of the handle.
  • the sensor is preferably arranged close to the end of the lever opposite to the fulcrum, so as to further reduce the reaction times of the sensor.
  • Another advantage of the handle according to the present invention lies in its versatility, since it is possible to easily obtain a version with sensor and a version without sensor, simply by using gaskets which are provided with the sensor or not.
  • the handle according to the first embodiment of the invention comprises in a known way a frame 1 suitable for being fixed for example behind the outer surface of a door 2 (show only in figure 2 ) of a motor vehicle.
  • Frame 1 is provided with a transversal pin 3 acting as a fulcrum, around which a shaped extension 4 arranged at one end of a lever 5 suitable for being pulled outwards in the direction of arrow 6 for opening door 2 can rotate.
  • Lever 5 thus rotates around a first axis 7 generally parallel to the rotation axis of door 2.
  • lever 5 The other end of lever 5 is provided with an appendix 8 which protrudes into frame 1 for the mechanical connection to the unlocking mechanism (not shown in the figures) of door 2, so that the latter can be opened by further pulling lever 5.
  • Frame 1 comprises a seat suitable for housing an auxiliary body 9 which can include a lock for locking or unlocking the door.
  • Auxiliary body 9 is provided with a cap which is arranged beside lever 5 close to the end provided with appendix 8 and has a shape complementary to the shape of lever 5 for obtaining a continuous, tapered and rounded profile.
  • a first gasket 10 is arranged around appendix 8 between lever 5 and frame 1.
  • a second gasket 11 is arranged around shaped extension 4 between lever 5 and frame 1.
  • Frame 1 is provided with a sensor 12 suitable for detecting the position of lever 5 or of a member integral with it.
  • Sensor 12 (shown with broken lines in figure 3 ) is arranged at least partially in first gasket 10.
  • sensor 12 is a pressure sensor which is molded with first gasket 10 so as to be incorporated in the latter.
  • Sensor 12 is suitable for being activated by the pressure of a tooth 13 protruding from lever 5 beside appendix 8 toward frame 1. Tooth 13 is substantially parallel to appendix 8.
  • Sensor 12 is preferably arranged beside appendix 8 on the side turned toward fulcrum 3.
  • sensor 12 is arranged at least partially in second gasket 11 beside shaped extension 4 on the side turned toward appendix 8. According to the pressure of tooth 13, sensor 12 opens or closes an electric circuit through at least one wire 14 which crosses first gasket 10 and ends with a connector 15.
  • First gasket 10 is preferably provided with an opening in correspondence with sensor 12, so that tooth 13 can cross this opening and directly press at least one portion of sensor 12.
  • the handle according to the second embodiment of the invention is similar to the first embodiment, with the difference that sensor 12 is arranged in a third gasket 16 (shown with broken lines in figure 6 ) in turn arranged in lever 5, in particular close to the end opposite to fulcrum 3. Tooth 13 protrudes from frame 1 toward lever 5 and is preferably made in a single piece with first gasket 10. Wire 14 crosses third gasket 16 and comes out from the end of lever 5 close to fulcrum 3. Sensor 12 is arranged with third gasket 16 in a seat made in a plug 17 inserted in lever 5 through an axial opening made at the end opposite to fulcrum 3.

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Abstract

La présente invention concerne une poignée pour véhicules comprenant un levier (5) qui pivote pour tourner dans un cadre (1), au moins un joint statique (10, 11, 16) disposé entre le levier (5) et le cadre (1), ainsi qu'un capteur (12) pour détecter la position du levier (5) ou d'un élément solidaire de ce dernier, ledit capteur (12) étant placé au moins partiellement dans le joint statique (10, 11, 16).

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  1. Poignée pour véhicules, comportant un levier (5) qui pivote pour tourner dans un encadrement (1), au moins un joint (10, 11, 16) disposé entre le levier (5) et l'encadrement (1), ainsi qu'un capteur (12) servant à détecter la position du levier (5), caractérisé en ce que le capteur (12) est disposé au moins partiellement dans le joint (10, 11, 16).
  2. Poignée selon la revendication précédente, caractérisée en ce que le capteur (12) est incorporé dans le joint (10, 11, 16).
  3. Poignée selon la revendication précédente, caractérisée en ce que le capteur (12) est moulé avec le joint (10, 11, 16).
  4. Poignée selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que le capteur (12) est un capteur de pression.
  5. Poignée selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que le capteur (12) est disposé dans l'encadrement (1).
  6. Poignée selon la revendication précédente, caractérisée en ce que le capteur (12) est apte à être activé par la pression d'une dent (13) dépassant du levier (5) en direction de l'encadrement (1).
  7. Poignée selon l'une des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisée en ce que le capteur (12) est disposé dans le levier (5).
  8. Poignée selon la revendication précédente, caractérisée en ce que le capteur (12) est disposé dans un siège réalisé dans un bouchon (17) inséré dans le levier (5) à travers une ouverture axiale pratiquée à l'extrémité opposée au pivot (3).
  9. Poignée selon la revendication 7 ou 8, caractérisée en ce que le capteur (12) est apte à être activé par la pression d'une dent (13) dépassant de l'encadrement (1) en direction du levier (5).
  10. Poignée selon la revendication précédente, caractérisée en ce que la dent (13) est réalisée d'un seul tenant avec un joint (10) de l'encadrement (1).
  11. Poignée selon la revendication 6 ou 9, caractérisée en ce que le joint (10, 11, 16) est doté d'une ouverture en correspondance avec le capteur (12), de telle façon que la dent (13) puisse traverser cette ouverture et appuyer directement sur au moins une partie du capteur (12).
  12. Poignée selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que le capteur (12) est disposé près de l'extrémité du levier (5) opposée à son pivot (3).
  13. Poignée selon la revendication précédente, caractérisée en ce que le capteur (12) est disposé à côté d'un appendice (8) qui dépasse dans l'encadrement (1) à partir de l'extrémité du levier (5) opposée au pivot (3).
  14. Poignée selon la revendication précédente, caractérisée en ce que le capteur (12) est disposé à côté de l'appendice (8) du côté orienté vers le pivot (3) du levier (5).
  15. Poignée selon la revendication précédente, caractérisée en ce que la dent (13) est disposée à côté de l'appendice (8).
  16. Poignée selon la revendication précédente, caractérisée en ce que la dent (13) est sensiblement parallèle à l'appendice (8).
  17. Poignée selon l'une des revendications 1 à 11, caractérisée en ce que le capteur (12) est disposé près de l'extrémité du levier (5) proche de son pivot (3).
  18. Poignée selon la revendication précédente, caractérisée en ce que le capteur (12) est disposé à côté d'un prolongement profilé (4) du levier (5) qui tourne autour du pivot (3).
  19. Poignée selon la revendication précédente, caractérisée en ce que le capteur (12) est disposé à côté du prolongement profilé (4) du côté orienté vers l'extrémité du levier (5) opposée au pivot (3).
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ITMI20072003 ITMI20072003A1 (it) 2007-10-17 2007-10-17 Maniglia per veicoli con sensore di apertura
PCT/EP2008/063684 WO2009050131A1 (fr) 2007-10-17 2008-10-10 Poignée de véhicule à capteur d'ouverture

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