EP3739155A1 - Agencement de poignée de porte - Google Patents

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EP3739155A1
EP3739155A1 EP20173127.0A EP20173127A EP3739155A1 EP 3739155 A1 EP3739155 A1 EP 3739155A1 EP 20173127 A EP20173127 A EP 20173127A EP 3739155 A1 EP3739155 A1 EP 3739155A1
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Markus Richter
Reinaldo Mensch
Richard-Roman Jarnicki
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Witte Automotive GmbH
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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
    • E05B81/78—Detection of handle operation; Detection of a user approaching a handle; Electrical switching actions performed by door handles as part of a hands-free locking or unlocking operation
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B85/00—Details of vehicle locks not provided for in groups E05B77/00 - E05B83/00
    • E05B85/10—Handles
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B81/00—Power-actuated vehicle locks
    • E05B81/12—Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators
    • E05B81/20—Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
    • 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
    • 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
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B85/00—Details of vehicle locks not provided for in groups E05B77/00 - E05B83/00
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B85/00—Details of vehicle locks not provided for in groups E05B77/00 - E05B83/00
    • E05B85/10—Handles
    • E05B85/14—Handles pivoted about an axis parallel to the wing
    • E05B85/18—Handles pivoted about an axis parallel to the wing a longitudinal grip part being pivoted about an axis parallel to the longitudinal axis of the grip part
    • 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
    • E05B81/90—Manual override in case of power failure

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  • the invention relates to a door handle arrangement, in particular an outside door handle arrangement for a vehicle.
  • Door handle arrangements are known, for example, on vehicle doors, tailgates or engine hoods. These are usually provided with a handle element that can be pivoted outwards in order to be able to open the vehicle door, the tailgate or the engine hood.
  • the invention is based on the object of specifying a door handle arrangement which is improved over the prior art and which is compact and in particular enables simplified unlocking of a door lock and simplified opening of the door lock, for example an electromechanical door lock for a movable vehicle element, in particular a vehicle door .
  • the door handle arrangement according to the invention in particular an outside door handle arrangement for a vehicle with at least one movable vehicle element, comprises at least one handle element with a recessed grip and a handle cover which at least partially covers the recessed grip. Furthermore, the door handle arrangement comprises at least one actuation unit, which is arranged between the handle element and the handle panel, and a carrier unit with at least one sensor and at least one switch. For example, the Switch designed to open a door lock of the movable vehicle element. When an object is detected in a detection area of the sensor, the carrier unit unlocks a door lock, with the actuation unit actuating the switch when the door lock is unlocked and the switch opening the door lock as a result of the actuation.
  • the carrier unit is designed to unlock the door lock and / or the vehicle upon detection of an object located in a detection area of the sensor and / or an object approaching the detection area, the actuation unit being designed to be activated manually to press the switch.
  • the door lock is opened by pressing the switch.
  • the actuated switch generates an opening signal which is transmitted to the door lock.
  • the door lock can therefore be unlocked without contact.
  • the door lock is unlocked when the sensor is approached.
  • the switch is then active, for example.
  • the actuation unit is actuated, for example by a force exerted on the actuation unit, the actuation unit presses the switch and actuates it.
  • the door lock is opened electrically.
  • a user can then move the movable vehicle element relative to a vehicle body.
  • the grip element is for example rigidly attached to the vehicle, in particular to the movable vehicle element.
  • the handle element is pivotably mounted on the vehicle, in particular on the movable vehicle element.
  • the advantages achieved with the invention consist in particular in the fact that such a door handle arrangement enables an electrically opening door lock, in particular a side door lock, to be actuated via a short-stroke actuation within the door handle arrangement.
  • the expenditure of force to open the movable vehicle element is reduced compared to a vehicle element known from the prior art with a key-lock-door handle arrangement.
  • the door lock is for example in or on the movable Vehicle element arranged.
  • the movable vehicle element is, for example, a vehicle door, in particular a vehicle side door, a tailgate or an engine hood.
  • the object is a hand or finger of the user.
  • keyless unlocking of the door lock is made possible.
  • the time and effort required is reduced if a search for a key to unlock the door lock is avoided.
  • intuitive opening of the movable vehicle element is made possible.
  • installation space for the door handle arrangement is substantially reduced, for example by eliminating a key-lock function in a handle area of the movable vehicle element.
  • a visual appearance of the movable vehicle element is improved by eliminating a keyhole.
  • the carrier unit is designed to activate the detection area upon detection of an approaching person who is authorized to access the vehicle.
  • the person with access authorization carries a transponder for transmitting an access authorization to the vehicle.
  • the carrier unit is designed to activate the switch when the approaching person who is authorized to access the vehicle is detected, so that it can be actuated by the actuating unit.
  • the carrier unit carries, for example, a capacitive locking sensor system, a capacitive unlocking sensor system and switching electronics for opening the door lock.
  • a capacitive locking sensor system for example, a capacitive locking sensor system, a capacitive unlocking sensor system and switching electronics for opening the door lock.
  • both the capacitive locking sensor system, the capacitive unlocking sensor system and the switching electronics are arranged in a handle that can be grasped by a user.
  • the carrier unit At Detection of an object approaching the detection area and / or upon detection of an object located in the detection area of the sensor, the carrier unit, in particular the sensor, receives a command to unlock the door lock and / or vehicle.
  • the sensor can also be configured to detect a touch of the object on the actuation unit.
  • the door handle arrangement according to the invention is a door handle system which provides a switch actuation as a control actuation in conjunction with a capacitive locking and unlocking sensor system.
  • the door handle arrangement according to the invention comprises an essentially stationary door handle, consisting at least of the handle panel and the actuation unit, for a user.
  • the movable vehicle element can be opened with comparatively little effort.
  • the handle element is arranged in a door recess of the movable vehicle element, in particular a vehicle side door.
  • the grip element is arranged on the movable vehicle element by means of a joint.
  • the handle element is articulated on the movable vehicle element and designed to allow a larger total stroke, for example for a free travel, before the actuating unit or an element actuating the switch or part of the actuating unit, for example in the form of an actuating flap, to rest on the switch or Button arrives. This improves haptics for the user.
  • the handle element can be pivotably mounted on the movable vehicle element by means of the joint, wherein the handle element can be actuated manually with a high actuation stroke and / or a greater effort to open the movable vehicle element in the event of an emergency actuation, for example in the event of an accident or an electronic failure , in particular pivotable.
  • the handle element for opening the door lock can then be actuated with a larger actuation stroke of, for example, up to 30 mm.
  • the carrier unit comprises a trigger element.
  • the release element is arranged at a distance from the sensor in the non-actuated state and in the unopened state of the door lock.
  • the switch is designed as a trigger element.
  • the trigger element is, for example, designed to be largely elastically deformable.
  • the trigger element is a sheet metal, for example a sheet metal tongue or sheet metal tab.
  • the trigger element can be elastically deformed when a force is applied, ie when an activation is triggered by the operating unit. The trigger element is deformed and / or moved in a certain area in the direction of the sensor, so that a distance between this area of the trigger element and the sensor changes.
  • the trigger element can be formed from a non-metallic, elastically deformable material.
  • the trigger element extends essentially semicircularly over the sensor, for example a distance between the trigger element and the sensor and / or carrier unit being greatest in a center of the trigger element.
  • the trigger element can also be circular, for example ring-shaped.
  • a spacer is arranged between a surface that can be contacted or contacted with the actuating unit and a surface facing the sensor. For example, the center of the release element is directed in the direction of the actuation unit.
  • a change in distance results from the elastic deformation and / or movement.
  • Another sensor or the sensor is designed to detect a change in distance when the switch or the trigger element is actuated. In particular, the sensor detects a change in a distance between the trigger element and the sensor.
  • the sensor detects a change in distance between the release element and the sensor, the sensor opening the door lock as a result of the detected change in distance.
  • the opening signal is generated indirectly by the switch.
  • the senor generates a signal when an actuation of the trigger element is detected, in particular when the trigger element moves into a detection range of the sensor due to the change in distance.
  • the sensor behaves here as a fixed electrode, in particular a measuring electrode, and the trigger element as a movable electrode, in particular a reference electrode.
  • the carrier unit can for example comprise an evaluation unit and / or be coupled to one.
  • the evaluation unit evaluates the sensor signal and transmits an opening signal to a door opening mechanism.
  • the evaluation unit uses the change in distance detected by the sensor to determine a reduction in the distance between the trigger element and the sensor.
  • this embodiment is based on the so-called Metal over Cap (MoC for short) technology, in which the sensor is shielded from external influences.
  • MoC Metal over Cap
  • the trigger element also enables micro-movements to be sensed.
  • the door handle arrangement is designed to be robust against vibrations and temperature-resistant.
  • the recessed grip is flush with the door recess. At least the recessed grip is covered on the outside by means of the grip panel.
  • the handle element is designed as an outside handle and has an inside, actuatable gripping surface.
  • the gripping surface is formed on a side of the actuating unit arranged in the recessed grip.
  • the carrier unit is arranged on an inside of the handle panel.
  • the carrier unit is arranged between the grip element and the recessed grip.
  • the carrier unit is arranged between the actuation unit and the handle panel.
  • the actuation unit is pressed in the direction of the carrier unit.
  • the carrier unit is attached to the handle panel by means of a hold-down device. In other words: the actuation unit is pressed towards the user during manual actuation.
  • the actuation unit that The carrier unit and the handle panel together form an outside door handle, for example.
  • the outside door handle is, for example, a partially open, fixed door handle.
  • the door handle arrangement comprises a handle support which comprises the actuation unit, the support unit and the handle cover.
  • the detection area extends at least over a partial area of the recessed grip.
  • the detection area of the sensor is directed into the recessed grip.
  • the carrier unit then unlocks the door lock.
  • the user's hand or finger is in a position provided for actuating the actuation unit in the recessed grip provided for this purpose.
  • the door handle arrangement enables sequential unlocking and opening by means of a sensor, in particular a proximity sensor, and a mechanical switch, with an approach of a hand in a grip area being detected, the vehicle and / or door lock being unlocked and only when the internal actuation unit, d. H. Actuation of the mechanical switch, the door lock is opened.
  • the actuation unit comprises a partially open actuation area which is at least partially arranged in the recessed grip.
  • the actuation area is designed to be open at the bottom, for example. The user can easily insert his hand and / or fingers into the operating area from the bottom up.
  • the detection area and the actuation unit can be reached by the user within the actuation area. The detection area is directed into the actuation area.
  • the actuation unit has, for example, a surface adjacent to and / or in the detection area.
  • the senor is an electronic sensor, in particular a capacitive sensor.
  • the electronic sensor is a proximity sensor.
  • the capacitive sensor enables contactless detection of an object approaching and / or located in the detection area.
  • the carrier unit comprises an electronic actuator, for example a touch sensor, contact sensor and / or touch switch.
  • the carrier unit is coupled to a locking mechanism of the door lock. If the user's hand is in the detection range, the carrier unit unlocks the locking mechanism of the door lock.
  • the carrier unit is coupled to the locking mechanism via lock electronics.
  • the carrier unit is coupled with the lock electronics for signaling purposes. For example, a signal generated in the detection area when the object is detected, in particular a hand of the user, is transmitted to the lock electronics and the locking mechanism is unlocked, for example by means of an actuator.
  • the locking mechanism and the lock electronics are arranged and mounted, for example, in the movable vehicle element, in particular in the vehicle door.
  • the carrier unit is at least one carrier plate.
  • the carrier unit comprises a printed circuit board (PCB), which is provided with the switch, in particular a microswitch or microswitch, in the direction of the actuation unit.
  • PCB printed circuit board
  • a number of switches can vary depending on the dimensions of the printed circuit board and / or the actuating unit and / or the handle panel.
  • the switch is in particular an actuation or opening switch.
  • the circuit board is attached to the handle panel by means of a hold-down device.
  • the door handle arrangement thus comprises integrated handle electronics for opening the door lock, in particular a so-called E-lock.
  • a signal is sent electrically to lock electronics, which open the door lock, for example by means of a motor.
  • the switch and the lock electronics are coupled to one another for signaling purposes.
  • the lock electronics are arranged and mounted, for example, in the movable vehicle element, in particular in the vehicle door.
  • the movable vehicle element, in particular the vehicle door can then be opened by pulling on the rigid or pivotable handle element.
  • the actuation unit is designed in the form of an actuation flap that is relatively movable with respect to the carrier unit.
  • the actuating flap When the actuating flap is operated manually, it is pressed in the direction of the handle panel and thus in the direction of the carrier unit and the at least one switch.
  • the actuation flap When the actuation flap is actuated, it presses against the switch and actuates it safely.
  • Such an actuation flap enables a particularly small actuation stroke of the actuation unit, for example less than 3 mm.
  • the actuating flap forms the gripping surface for a user.
  • the actuating flap is arranged essentially in and / or on the detection area.
  • the actuating flap is arranged downstream of the detection area.
  • the actuation unit for opening the door lock and the vehicle door can be actuated in a simple manner, with the user having previously inserted his hand and / or fingers into the detection area to unlock the door lock.
  • the actuating flap is designed, for example, to be spring-loaded, as a result of which the actuating flap is moved back into an initial position after manual actuation.
  • the switch can be actuated by slightly pivoting the actuating unit in relation to the grip panel, which is in particular arranged firmly on the grip element.
  • the actuation unit has a joint, which via a Propeller shaft is mounted on the handle element.
  • the grip element comprises, for example, a return spring which holds the actuation unit on the grip element and returns it to its starting position after pivoting. In the starting position, the actuation unit is arranged at a distance from the switch.
  • the handle element comprises a panel support.
  • the actuating unit is part of the panel support.
  • the hinged panel carrier on the handle element is designed to allow a larger total stroke, for example for a free travel, before the actuating unit or an element actuating the switch or part of the actuating unit, for example in the form of an actuating flap, comes to rest on the switch or button.
  • the panel support comprises a hinge which is mounted on the handle element via a cardan shaft.
  • the joint of the panel support and / or the actuating unit corresponds to the joint of the handle element and has a common pivot axis.
  • the actuation flap of the actuation unit is pivotably arranged on the panel support.
  • the panel support can be easily pivoted relative to the handle element. Due to a spring action of the restoring spring, the panel support is returned to its starting position when the actuation is released.
  • the return spring has a return force of 70N.
  • the return spring is provided to compensate for an actuating force exerted on the panel support, the switch being reliably protected from mechanical stress, for example from excessive lifting / pushing force from the user.
  • the return spring holds the carrier unit essentially firmly relative to the recessed grip.
  • the cover support is also a handle support, for example.
  • actuation feedback can be triggered in addition to opening the door lock, for example in the form of haptic and / or acoustic feedback, for example by means of vibration on the actuation unit and / or via a loudspeaker.
  • an end stop can be provided which limits actuation of the actuation unit. This reliably protects the switch from mechanical stress, for example from excessive actuation.
  • the handle panel and the carrier unit are arranged on the panel carrier.
  • the panel carrier comprises, for example, a recess in which the carrier unit is received and held.
  • the panel support has a fastening area for fastening the handle panel to the panel support.
  • the handle cover comprises latching hooks or other suitable elements for a form-fitting or force-fitting connection as fastening elements.
  • the panel support comprises an actuating flap for actuating the switch of the support unit.
  • a further sensor is provided for a further detection area.
  • the further sensor is arranged in the area of the handle panel.
  • the further detection area is located on the outside of the handle panel, for example.
  • the further detection area extends over a partial area of the outside.
  • the further sensor is designed to lock the door lock upon detection of an object located in the further detection area.
  • the carrier unit is coupled to the further, in particular electronic, sensor.
  • the further electronic sensor for locking the door lock is arranged between the handle panel and the hold-down device or the carrier unit.
  • the further sensor is arranged on an inside of the handle panel.
  • the hold-down device is therefore provided on both sides with at least one sensor and / or one carrier unit.
  • the further detection area for locking the door lock is not in the recessed grip.
  • the further detection area is directed towards a vehicle environment and is therefore easily accessible to the user. This enables the door lock to be locked quickly and easily.
  • the Another detection area is directed into the surroundings of the movable vehicle element and / or the vehicle.
  • the invention also relates to a movable vehicle element for a vehicle, with at least one door lock and a door handle arrangement according to the preceding description.
  • the movable vehicle element is in particular a vehicle door, for example a vehicle side door, a tailgate or engine hood.
  • Figure 1 shows schematically an embodiment of a door handle arrangement 1 for a movable vehicle element 2 of a vehicle not shown in more detail in plan view.
  • the door handle arrangement 1 is in particular an outside door handle arrangement.
  • the movable vehicle element 2 is, for example, a vehicle side door.
  • a coordinate system comprising a longitudinal axis x, a transverse axis y and a vertical axis z in relation to the movable vehicle element 2 embodied as a vehicle side door.
  • the door handle arrangement 1 has a handle cover 3.
  • the handle cover 3 is formed, for example, from a plastic and coated, for example, with a lacquer or chrome material.
  • the movable vehicle element 2 has a door recess 4 in which the door handle arrangement 1 is arranged.
  • the movable vehicle element 2 comprises a door lock 5.
  • the door lock 5 comprises, for example, a lock electronics and a Locking mechanism.
  • the door lock 5 is a so-called E-lock, in particular an E-side door lock.
  • the door handle arrangement 1 is designed to enable a simplified opening of an in particular electromechanical door lock 5.
  • Figure 2 shows schematically an exploded view of an embodiment of a door handle arrangement 1.
  • the door handle arrangement 1 comprises a handle element 6.
  • the handle element 6 has a recessed grip 6.1.
  • the handle element 6 is mounted pivotably on the movable vehicle element 2, for example, in the door recess 4 by means of a joint 6.2, in particular a swivel joint.
  • the joint 6.2 comprises a cardan shaft 6.3 which is pivotably held on the movable vehicle element 2, for example in the door recess 4.
  • the articulated shaft 6.3 forms a pivot axis 6.4 of the grip element 6.
  • the grip element 6 can be arranged rigidly on the movable vehicle element 2.
  • the joint 6.2 is omitted.
  • the handle element 6 can be mounted on the movable vehicle element 2 by means of the joint 6.2, the handle element 6 only in the event of an emergency actuation, for example in the event of an accident or an electronic failure, manually with a high actuation stroke and / or greater effort to open of the movable vehicle element 2 can be actuated, pivoted.
  • the recessed grip 6.1 is partially covered to the outside by a grip panel 3.
  • the recessed grip 6.1 is provided, an actuation area 7, as in Figures 5 to 6C shown to train for a user of the vehicle.
  • the recessed grip 6.1 ends flush with the door recess 4, for example.
  • the actuation area 7 is formed by the recessed grip 6.1. The user can guide his hand and / or fingers into the actuation area 7 in order to initiate unlocking and opening of the movable vehicle element 2.
  • the door handle arrangement 1 comprises at least one actuation unit 8, which is arranged between the handle element 6 and the handle cover 3.
  • the grip element 6 is designed as an outside handle and has an inside, actuatable grip surface 6.5.
  • the surface of the actuating unit 8 facing in the direction of the recessed grip 6.1 can form the actuatable gripping surface 6.5.
  • the actuation unit 8 is arranged at a distance from the grip element 6, so that the recessed grip 6.1 and the grip surface 6.5 are accessible to the user.
  • the actuating unit 8 is arranged between the handle element 6 and the handle cover 3.
  • the door handle arrangement 1 comprises at least one carrier unit 9, which forms the switching electronics, in particular handle electronics.
  • the carrier unit 9 is arranged between the actuation unit 8 and the handle panel 3.
  • a hold-down device 10 is located between the handle cover 3 and the carrier unit 9 for holding the carrier unit 9 on the handle cover 3.
  • the carrier unit 9 comprises an assembled circuit board L and is coupled, for example, to the door lock 5, in particular to its electronic lock.
  • the carrier unit 9 comprises two switches 9.1 which can be actuated by the actuating unit 8, as in FIG Figure 3 shown.
  • the switches 9.1 are in particular microswitches.
  • the carrier unit 9 is provided with the switches 9.1 in the direction of the actuating unit 8.
  • Such a door handle arrangement 1 with an internal actuation unit 8 and a carrier unit 9 for actuating the switch 9.1 enables a particularly compact door handle with integrated handle electronics, in particular sensor / actuation electronics, for example for an electronic door lock 5.
  • actuating the actuation unit 8 manually, it actuates the switch 9.1, whereby a door opening, in particular a door lock opening, is initiated.
  • the actuation unit 8 is designed to press the switch 9.1 during manual actuation, as a result of which the door lock 5 is opened.
  • the actuation unit 8 is designed in the form of an actuation flap 8.1 that can be pivoted relatively in the direction of the carrier unit 9.
  • the actuation unit 8 is, for example, part of a panel support B and / or, for example, a handle support.
  • the panel carrier B is designed to hold the handle panel 3 and the carrier unit 9 on the handle element 6.
  • the panel carrier B comprises a recess 8.2 in which the carrier unit 9 is received and held.
  • the panel carrier B comprises receiving units 8.3 for fastening the handle panel 3 to the panel carrier B.
  • the handle panel 3 comprises locking hooks or other suitable elements for a positive or non-positive connection as fastening elements 3.1.
  • the panel support B and the actuation unit 8 are designed in one piece, for example as a 2-component component.
  • the actuating flap 8.1 is, for example, elastically formed on the panel support B.
  • the actuation unit 8 comprises a body section 8.5 which is open downwards. In a further development, the body section 8.5 is part of the panel support B.
  • the panel support B forms the actuation area 7.
  • the body section 8.5 is essentially U-shaped in cross section.
  • the body section 8.5 forms the actuation area 7 in the open area.
  • the body section 8.5 is partially or completely arranged in the recessed grip 6.1.
  • the detection area 9.3 is directed into the actuation area 7.
  • the actuating flap 8.1 is arranged within the body section 8.5.
  • the actuating flap 8.1 forms, for example a closed side of the actuation area 7.
  • the actuation flap 8.1 is arranged downstream of the detection area 9.3.
  • the actuating flap 8.1 can be arranged on and / or in the detection area.
  • the panel support B is in particular mounted in an articulated manner on the handle element 6.
  • the panel support B comprises a joint 8.4, which is mounted on the handle element 6 via the articulated shaft 6.3.
  • the joint 8.4 of the panel support B and / or the actuating unit 8 corresponds to the joint 6.2 of the handle element 6 and has a common pivot axis 6.4.
  • the panel support B can be easily pivoted with respect to the handle element 6. Due to a spring action of a return spring 11, when the actuation is released, the panel support B is moved into its starting position P1, as in FIG Figure 6A shown, deferred.
  • Figure 3 shows schematically an embodiment of a component of the door handle arrangement 1 in a perspective view.
  • the carrier unit 9 as a component.
  • the switches 9.1 are arranged on a side of the printed circuit board L facing the actuation unit 8.
  • the carrier unit 9 comprises a capacitive unlocking sensor system for unlocking the door lock 5.
  • the carrier unit 9 is coupled, for example, to the locking mechanism of the door lock 5.
  • the carrier unit 9 comprises a sensor 9.2 or a sensor unit.
  • the carrier unit 9 is provided with the sensor 9.2 in the direction of the recessed grip 6.1.
  • Figure 4 shows schematically an embodiment of the door handle arrangement 1 in plan view.
  • Figure 5 shows schematically an embodiment of the door handle arrangement 1 according to Figure 4 in a view from below.
  • the carrier unit 9 is designed, when an object O is located in a detection area 9.3 of the sensor 9.2, for example a hand and / or finger of a user, is detected Unlock door lock 5 as shown in Figure 6B shown.
  • the actuation unit 8 is designed to press the switch 9.1 during manual actuation, as a result of which the door lock 5 is opened.
  • the carrier unit 9 comprises combined handle electronics and unlocking sensors.
  • the detection area 9.3 extends at least over a partial area of the recessed grip 6.1. For example, the detection area 9.3 of the sensor 9.2 is directed into the recessed grip 6.1.
  • the hand or fingers When the user reaches into the recessed grip 6.1 with his hand or his fingers, the hand or fingers are in the detection area 9.3, with the carrier unit 9 then unlocking the door lock 5.
  • the object O ie the hand or fingers of the user, is in a position provided for manual actuation of the internal actuation unit 8 in the recessed grip 6.1 provided for this purpose.
  • At least one switch 9.1 is designed as a triggering element AE, with an operative connection between the switch 9.1 and the sensor 9.2 being generated when the switch 9.1, in particular the triggering element AE, is actuated.
  • the trigger element AE is designed as an electrode that is largely movable and / or deformable relative to the sensor 9.2.
  • the sensor 9.2 forms a fixed electrode, for example.
  • the sensor 9.2 is, for example, a capacitive sensor which detects a change in distance between the sensor 9.2 and the trigger element AE on the basis of a change in capacitance between them.
  • the sensor 9.2 and the release element AE behave like a plate capacitor.
  • the sensor 9.2 generates a sensor signal as a function of a change in the capacitance, which is evaluated, for example, by an evaluation unit coupled to the carrier unit 9 and / or to the sensor 9.2.
  • the trigger element AE is in a locked state of a door opening mechanism within the door handle arrangement 1 in one arranged distance to the sensor 9.2.
  • a surface 9.1.1 of the triggering element AE directed towards the actuation unit 8 is arranged at a distance from the sensor 9.2, in particular when the door lock 5 is in a closed state and when the actuation unit 8 is not actuated.
  • the door lock 5 is locked.
  • a user approaches the vehicle door with the desire to unlock and open it.
  • the sensor 9.2 detects the approach and / or the condition of the user's fingers in its detection area 9.3 by detecting a first change in capacitance, for example between the release element AE and a electrical zero potential.
  • the door lock 5 is then unlocked based on the detected signal of the first change in capacitance.
  • the actuation unit 8 If the user now actuates the actuation unit 8, for example by exerting pressure on the actuation flap 8.1, the actuation unit 8, in particular the actuation flap 8.1, exerts pressure on the triggering element AE.
  • the trigger element AE deforms in the direction of the sensor 9.2, which then detects a second change in capacitance and generates a sensor signal, for example an opening signal.
  • the opening signal is transmitted to the door lock 5, which opens as a result of the received opening signal.
  • the vehicle door can now be opened by the user.
  • the actuating flap 8.1 is moved back into an initial position, for example by a reset element. As a result, there is no longer any pressure acting on the release element AE, so that it is also moved back into an initial position.
  • Figure 6A schematically shows a sectional illustration of the door handle arrangement 1 according to FIG Figure 4 .
  • Figures 6B and 6C schematically show an operating sequence of the door handle arrangement 1 for opening the movable vehicle element 2.
  • the actuation unit 8 is arranged between the handle element 6 and the handle cover 3.
  • the door handle arrangement 1 comprises at least one carrier unit 9, which forms the handle electronics.
  • the carrier unit 9 is arranged between the actuation unit 8 and the handle panel 3.
  • the carrier unit 9 comprises an assembled circuit board L.
  • the carrier unit 9 comprises two switches 9.1 that can be actuated by the actuating unit 8.
  • the switches 9.1 are in particular microswitches.
  • the switches 9.1 are arranged on a side of the printed circuit board L facing the actuation unit 8.
  • the carrier unit 9 includes a capacitive unlocking sensor system for unlocking the door lock 5.
  • the carrier unit 9 includes a sensor 9.2 or a sensor unit.
  • the carrier unit 9 is provided with the sensor 9.2 in the direction of the recessed grip 6.1. When not actuated, the actuation unit 8 or the actuation flap 8.1 is arranged at a distance from the switches 9.1, as in FIG Figures 6A and 6B shown.
  • the carrier unit 9 is designed to unlock the door lock 5 upon detection of an object O located in a detection area 9.3 of the sensor 9.2, for example a hand and / or finger of a user, as in FIG Figure 6B shown.
  • the detection area 9.3 extends at least over a partial area of the recessed grip 6.1.
  • the detection area 9.3 of the sensor 9.2 is directed into the recessed grip 6.1.
  • the carrier unit 9 then unlocking the door lock 5.
  • the object O ie the hand or fingers of the user, is in a position provided for manual actuation of the internal actuation unit 8 in the recessed grip 6.1 provided for this purpose.
  • the carrier unit 9 unlocks the locking mechanism of the door lock 5.
  • the carrier unit 9 is coupled to the locking mechanism via lock electronics.
  • the carrier unit 9 is coupled with the lock electronics for signaling purposes. For example, a signal generated when the object O is detected in the detection area 9.3 is transmitted to the lock electronics and the locking mechanism is unlocked, for example by means of an actuator.
  • the actuation unit 8 is designed to press the switch 9.1 during manual actuation, as a result of which the door lock 5 is opened, as in FIG Figure 6C shown.
  • the actuation unit 8 is actuated to open the door lock 5 and the movable vehicle element 2
  • the actuation unit 8 is pressed in the direction of the handle panel 3 and actuates the switch 9.1.
  • the switch 9.1 is actuated by the actuating unit 8 or by the actuating flap 8.1, a signal is sent electrically to lock electronics, for example, which opens the door lock 5, for example by means of a motor.
  • the switches 9.1 and the lock electronics are coupled to one another for signaling purposes.
  • the movable vehicle element 2, in particular the vehicle side door, can then be opened by pulling on the rigid or pivotable handle G.
  • the handle G is partially formed by the panel support B and the handle panel 3.
  • the handle G thus comprises at least the following components of the door handle arrangement 1: the operating unit 8 or the operating flap 8.1, the carrier unit 9 and the handle panel 3.
  • both the capacitive unlocking sensors and the switching electronics for opening the door lock 5 are within the reach of the user Handle G arranged.
  • Figures 7A and 7B schematically show a further exemplary embodiment of a door handle arrangement 1 for locking the movable vehicle element 2.
  • a further sensor 12 is provided in the area of the handle cover 3 for a further detection area 12.1.
  • the further detection area 12.1 is located, for example, on an outside of the grip panel 3.
  • the further detection area 12.1 extends over an outer sub-area of the handle panel 3.
  • the further sensor 12 is designed when an object O is detected in the further detection area 12.1 , as in Figure 7B shown to lock the door lock 5.
  • the carrier unit 9 is connected to the further electronic sensor 12.
  • the sensor 12 is in particular a microswitch.
  • the further electronic sensor 12 for locking the door lock 5 is arranged between the handle panel 3 and the hold-down device 10 or the carrier unit 9.
  • the further sensor 12 is arranged on an inside of the grip panel 3.
  • the hold-down device 10 can therefore be provided on both sides with at least one sensor 9.2, 12 and / or a carrier unit 9.
  • the further detection area 12.1 for locking the door lock 5 is not located in the recessed grip 6.1.
  • the further detection area 12.1 is directed into a vehicle environment and is therefore easily accessible to the user. This enables the door lock 5 to be locked quickly and easily.
  • Figure 8 shows a schematic sectional illustration of a door handle arrangement 1 arranged on a movable vehicle element 2, in particular a vehicle side door Figure 8 the door handle assembly 1 and the movable vehicle element 2 in side view.
  • the grip element 6 is designed in two parts.
  • the handle cover 3 and the handle element 6 together form a handle G.
  • the handle cover 3 is directed outwards.
  • the handle panel 3 thus points to an outside of the vehicle.

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