Hidden handle capable of being heated

By setting up a heating device on the ring seal and handle of the hidden car door handle, the problem of the handle being frozen in cold weather is solved, and the normal operation of the handle and the comfortable experience when the driver touches it.

CN222633031UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-18NINGBO HUADE AUTOMOBILE PARTS
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Application Number
CN202420058788.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-01-10
Publication Date
2025-03-18
Estimated Expiration
2034-01-10

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Technical Problem

In cold winter weather, hidden car door handles are easily frozen, resulting in the inability to pop up automatically and the car door cannot be unlocked. At the same time, the driver will freeze his hands when touched, and may even cause frostbite.

Method used

A heatable hidden handle is designed. By setting a heating device on the inner ring and hidden handle of the ring gasket, the vehicle's heating function is used to heat it in advance to thaw the ice and snow between the hidden handle and the avoiding groove, ensuring that the handle can work normally and improving the comfort during touch.

Benefits of technology

It effectively solves the problem of hidden handles being frozen in cold weather, ensures that the car door can be unlocked normally, and improves the driver's comfortable experience when touching the handle, avoiding the risk of frostbite.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a heatable hidden handle which comprises a framework body and a hidden handle, the framework body is provided with a containing cavity, the hidden handle is arranged in the containing cavity in a hidden mode, a driving mechanism is arranged in the framework body, and the driving mechanism is in transmission connection with the hidden handle through a connecting rod assembly. The hidden handle at least has a position state of being stored or extending out of the framework main body relative to the framework main body; the framework body is provided with an annular sealing gasket on the periphery of the containing cavity in a surrounding mode, the annular sealing gasket is arranged on the framework body, and a heating device is arranged on the inner ring of the annular sealing gasket and / or the hidden handle. The hidden handle unfreezing device has the following advantages and effects that a new mechanical structure is utilized, and the effects of heating and unfreezing the hidden handle and improving the somatosensory comfort when the hidden handle is touched are achieved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile parts, in particular to a heatable hidden handle. Background Art

[0002] like Figure 1 As shown, it is a view of an existing hidden car door handle, including a door sheet metal 6 and a hidden handle 2. The door sheet metal 6 is provided with an avoidance groove 6a corresponding to the hidden handle 2. In order to reduce wind resistance during driving and increase the aesthetic appearance of the car, the hidden handle 2 is hidden and retracted into the avoidance groove 6a when the car is driving or parked. However, with the popularization of hidden door handles, a serious problem generally arises in the cold winter, that is, the weather in the north is relatively cold, especially in winter, there may even be blizzards with temperatures of dozens of degrees below zero, which will cause the gap between the hidden handle and the avoidance groove to be frozen. At this time, the hidden handle is unlocked using the smart key. The hidden handle will not pop out automatically due to being frozen, so the car door cannot be unlocked. At the same time, since the surface temperature of the hidden handle is low at low temperatures, the driver's hands will be frozen when unlocking the car through the hidden handle, and in severe cases, there is even the possibility of frostbite, which needs to be improved urgently. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to provide a heatable hidden handle, which has the effect of being able to heat up and thaw the hidden handle and improve the body comfort when touching the hidden handle.

[0004] The above technical objectives of the utility model are achieved through the following technical solutions: a heatable hidden handle, comprising a skeleton body and a hidden handle, the skeleton body is provided with a receiving cavity, the hidden handle is hidden in the receiving cavity, a driving mechanism is provided in the skeleton body, the driving mechanism and the hidden handle are connected by a connecting rod assembly, so that the hidden handle is at least in a position state of being stored in or extending from the skeleton body relative to the skeleton body;

[0005] The skeleton body is provided with an annular sealing gasket around the periphery of the accommodating cavity, the annular sealing gasket is arranged on the skeleton body, and a heating device is arranged on the inner ring of the annular sealing gasket and / or the hidden handle.

[0006] By adopting the above technical scheme, the annular sealing gasket is used to improve the sealing and shock-absorbing sealing performance between the skeleton body and the door sheet metal. When encountering heavy snow weather, the driver can remotely start the vehicle in advance through the smart key before driving the vehicle, and start the vehicle's heating function, so that the heating plate located on the inner circle of the annular sealing gasket or the heating plate located on the hidden handle is heated and heated. In this way, the ice and snow between the hidden handle and the avoidance groove, and between the hidden handle and the inner wall of the accommodating cavity can be melted and thawed, so that the hidden handle will not be adhered to the skeleton body or the door sheet metal, thereby solving the problem that the hidden handle is easily frozen in rainy and snowy weather, resulting in the inability to open the car door; in addition, since the hidden handle itself is heated and heated by the heating plate, the surface temperature of the hidden handle can reach a temperature that is more comfortable for the human body to touch, and the driver will feel more comfortable when touching the hidden handle, which has the effect of being able to heat up and thaw the hidden handle and improve the comfort of touching the hidden handle.

[0007] The utility model is further configured as follows: the hidden handle comprises an inner shell and an outer shell, the inner shell is transmission-connected to the connecting rod assembly, the inner shell and the outer shell are buckled together to form an internal cavity, the heating device is configured as a heating plate, and the heating plate is attached to the inner wall of the internal cavity.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, the heating plate can be pre-installed on the inner wall of the internal cavity during assembly, and then the outer shell is snapped onto the inner shell to achieve installation of the heating plate on the hidden handle.

[0009] The utility model is further configured as follows: the heating plate is attached to the inner wall of the inner cavity of the inner shell.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the heating sheet attached to one side of the inner shell can heat and raise the temperature of one side of the inner shell to quickly melt the ice and snow between the inner shell and the inner wall of the accommodating cavity, making the driver's finger body temperature more comfortable.

[0011] The utility model is further configured as follows: the heating plate is attached to the inner wall of the inner cavity of the shell.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the heating sheet attached to one side of the shell can heat up the surface temperature of one side of the shell to quickly melt ice and snow on the surface of the shell, making the driver's palm feel more comfortable.

[0013] The utility model is further configured as follows: the heating device is configured as a heating wire, and the heating wire is wound around the inner ring of the annular sealing gasket.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the heating wire is arranged in a surrounding manner on the inner ring of the annular sealing gasket, so that the inner side of the annular sealing gasket can be heated, so that the ice and snow in the accommodating cavity can be melted quickly.

[0015] The utility model is further configured as follows: the inner shell is provided with a plurality of first positioning buckles, the outer shell is provided with a plurality of second positioning buckles corresponding to the first positioning buckles, and the first positioning buckles are correspondingly snap-fitted with the second positioning buckles.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the outer shell can be easily disassembled and assembled on the inner shell, and the installation and replacement of the heating plate can be facilitated.

[0017] The utility model is further configured as follows: the driving mechanism includes an actuator, the connecting rod assembly includes a push rod, a first connecting rod and a second connecting rod, the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod are correspondingly rotatably connected to the two ends of the hidden handle, a first guide structure is provided between the first connecting rod and the skeleton body, and a second guide structure is provided between the second connecting rod and the skeleton body, and under the guiding action of the first guide structure and the second guide structure, the actuator drives the push rod to cooperate with the corresponding first connecting rod and the second connecting rod to drive the hidden handle to extend or retract from the accommodating cavity.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the actuator drives the push rod to extend, and under the guidance of the first guide structure and the second guide structure, the push rod drives the hidden handle to extend outward from the accommodating cavity through the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod, making it convenient for the driver to unlock the door.

[0019] The utility model is further configured as follows: the first guide structure includes a first guide bevel and a second guide bevel, the first connecting rod is rotatably connected to the skeleton body at one end away from the hidden handle, the first guide bevel is arranged on the first connecting rod, the second guide bevel is arranged on the push rod, and the first guide bevel cooperates with the second guide bevel in guiding manner.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, when the actuator drives the push rod to extend, the second guide bevel on the push rod cooperates with the first guide bevel on the first connecting rod, driving the first connecting rod to flip outward along its own rotation connection point, thereby driving the hidden handle to extend outward.

[0021] The utility model is further configured as follows: the second guide structure includes a track groove and a rotating shaft, the track groove is opened on the skeleton body, and one end of the second connecting rod close to the push rod is guided and matched with the track groove through the rotating shaft.

[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, when the actuator drives the push rod to extend, the push rod pushes the second connecting rod to move, and the second connecting rod slides along the track groove through the rotating shaft, so that the second connecting rod drives the hidden handle to extend outward.

[0023] In summary, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0024] An annular sealing gasket is provided around the accommodating cavity of the skeleton body, and additional heating plates are attached to the inner circle of the annular sealing gasket and the side wall of the hollow inner cavity of the hidden handle. The driver can heat the heating plate in advance by remote control to melt and thaw the ice and snow between the hidden handle and the avoidance groove, and between the hidden handle and the inner wall of the accommodating cavity, thereby solving the problem that the hidden handle is easily frozen in rainy and snowy weather, resulting in the inability to open the car door. In addition, since the hidden handle itself is heated by the heating plate, the surface temperature of the hidden handle can reach a temperature that is more comfortable for human touch, and the driver will feel more comfortable when touching the hidden handle, which has the effect of heating and thawing the hidden handle and improving the comfort of touching the hidden handle. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 The present invention is a view of a hidden automobile door handle in the prior art, in which the hidden handle is in an extended and open state relative to the door sheet metal.

[0026] Figure 2 It is a structural diagram of a specific embodiment of the present utility model.

[0027] Figure 3 It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of a first specific embodiment of the utility model at the positions of the first positioning buckle and the second positioning buckle.

[0028] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 3 A partial enlarged view of area A.

[0029] Figure 5 It is an exploded view of a specific embodiment 1 of the utility model.

[0030] Figure 6 It is an exploded view of the inner shell, the outer shell and the annular sealing gasket of the first specific embodiment of the utility model.

[0031] Figure 7 It is another exploded view of the first specific embodiment of the present utility model.

[0032] Figure 8 This is a view showing that the heating wire of the second specific embodiment of the present invention is installed on the inner ring of the annular sealing gasket.

[0033] In the figure: 1. skeleton body; 1a. accommodating cavity; 1b. track groove; 11. reinforcing rib; 12. annular protrusion; 2. hidden handle; 2a. internal cavity; 21. inner shell; 211. first positioning buckle; 22. outer shell; 221. second positioning buckle; 3. annular sealing gasket; 3a. annular groove; 4. heating plate; 5. actuator; 51. push rod; 51a. second guide slope; 52. first connecting rod; 52a. first guide slope; 53. second connecting rod; 531. rotating shaft; 54. elastic reset member; 6. door sheet metal; 6a. avoidance groove; 7. heating wire. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] The utility model is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Specific embodiment 1

[0036] A concealed heated handle, such as Figure 2-3 As shown, it includes a skeleton body 1 and a hidden handle 2, the skeleton body 1 is provided with a accommodating cavity 1a, the hidden handle 2 is concealed in the accommodating cavity 1a, a driving mechanism is provided in the skeleton body 1, the driving mechanism and the hidden handle 2 are connected by a connecting rod assembly, so that the hidden handle 2 is at least in a position state of being accommodated or extended from the skeleton body 1 relative to the skeleton body 1; the skeleton body 1 is provided with an annular sealing gasket 3 around the accommodating cavity 1a, in this embodiment, the annular sealing gasket 3 is integrally formed on the skeleton body 1 by two-color injection molding, in other embodiments, the annular sealing gasket 3 can also be fixedly connected to the skeleton body 1 by bonding or laser welding, or the annular sealing gasket 3 can be detachably fixedly connected to the skeleton body 1 by positioning methods such as snap-on, a heating device is provided on the inner ring of the annular sealing gasket 3 and the hidden handle 2, the heating device is electrically connected to the control mainboard of the skeleton body 1, the heating device in this embodiment is set as a heating plate 4, and the heating plate 4 attached to the inner ring of the annular sealing gasket 3 is set in an annular plate.

[0037] like Figure 3-6As shown, the hidden handle 2 includes an inner shell 21 and an outer shell 22, the inner shell 21 is transmission-connected with the connecting rod assembly, the inner shell 21 and the outer shell 22 are buckled to form an internal cavity 2a, and the heating plate 4 is attached to the inner wall of the internal cavity 2a. During assembly, the heating plate 4 can be pre-installed on the inner wall of the internal cavity 2a, and then the outer shell 22 is buckled on the inner shell 21 to achieve the installation of the heating plate 4 on the hidden handle 2; the hidden handle 2 is attached with a heating plate 4 on the side of the inner shell 21 on the inner wall of the internal cavity 2a, and the heating plate 4 attached to the side of the inner shell 21 can heat and increase the temperature of one side of the inner shell 21 to quickly melt the ice and snow between the inner shell 21 and the inner wall of the accommodating cavity 1a, so that the body temperature of the driver's finger part is more comfortable; the hidden handle 2 is attached with a heating plate 4 on the side of the inner wall of the internal cavity 2a on the outer shell 22, and the heating plate 4 attached to the side of the outer shell 22 can heat and increase the surface temperature of one side of the outer shell 22 to quickly melt the surface of the outer shell 22 Ice and snow make the driver's palm temperature more comfortable; the inner shell 21 is provided with a plurality of first positioning buckles 211, and the outer shell 22 is provided with a plurality of second positioning buckles 221 corresponding to the first positioning buckles 211, and the first positioning buckles 211 correspond to the second positioning buckles 221, which are snap-fitted to facilitate the disassembly and assembly of the outer shell 22 on the inner shell 21, and the installation and replacement of the heating plate 4; the skeleton body 1 is provided with a plurality of reinforcing ribs 11, and the plurality of reinforcing ribs 11 are arranged on the skeleton body 1 at intervals along the periphery of the accommodating cavity 1a, and the reinforcing ribs 11 are used to fasten and position the edge extending inwardly of the door sheet metal 6 at the avoidance groove 6a position; the skeleton body 1 is provided with a plurality of annular protrusions 12, and the annular sealing gasket 3 is provided with a plurality of annular grooves 3a corresponding to the annular protrusions 12, and the annular protrusions 12 are positioned and matched with the annular grooves 3a, and the annular grooves 3a of the annular sealing gasket 3 are embedded in the annular protrusions 12 to realize positioning and snap-fitting, which can effectively improve the anti-sway property of the annular sealing gasket 3 installed on the skeleton body 1.

[0038] like Figure 3 and Figure 7As shown, the driving mechanism includes an actuator 5, and the connecting rod assembly includes a push rod 51, a first connecting rod 52, and a second connecting rod 53. The first connecting rod 52 and the second connecting rod 53 are correspondingly connected to the two ends of the hidden handle 2 for rotation. A first guide structure is provided between the first connecting rod 52 and the skeleton body 1, and a second guide structure is provided between the second connecting rod 53 and the skeleton body 1. Under the guidance of the first guide structure and the second guide structure, the actuator 5 drives the push rod 51 to cooperate with the corresponding first connecting rod 52 and the second connecting rod 53 to drive the hidden handle 2 to extend or retract from the accommodating cavity 1a. The actuator 5 drives the push rod 51 to extend. Under the guiding action of the first guide structure and the second guide structure, the push rod 51 drives the hidden handle 2 to extend outward from the accommodating cavity 1a through the first connecting rod 52 and the second connecting rod 53, so that the driver can unlock the door conveniently. The first guiding structure includes a first guiding inclined surface 52a and a second guiding inclined surface 51a. The end of the first connecting rod 52 away from the hidden handle 2 is rotatably connected to the skeleton body 1. The first guiding inclined surface 52a is provided on the first connecting rod 52, and the second guiding inclined surface 51a is provided on the push rod 51. The first guiding inclined surface 52a is provided on the first connecting rod 52, and the second guiding inclined surface 51a is provided on the push rod 51. 2a is guided and matched with the second guiding inclined surface 51a. When the actuator 5 drives the push rod 51 to extend, the second guiding inclined surface 51a on the push rod 51 is guided and matched with the first guiding inclined surface 52a on the first connecting rod 52, driving the first connecting rod 52 to flip outward along its own rotation connection point, thereby driving the hidden handle 2 to extend outward; the second guiding structure includes a track groove 1b and a rotating shaft 531. The track groove 1b is provided on the skeleton body 1. One end of the second connecting rod 53 close to the push rod 51 is guided and matched with the track groove 1b through the rotating shaft 531. When the actuator 5 drives the push rod 51 When extending, the push rod 51 pushes the second connecting rod 53 to move, and the second connecting rod 53 slides along the track groove 1b through the rotating shaft 531, so that the second connecting rod 53 drives the hidden handle 2 to extend outward. An elastic reset member 54 is provided between the push rod 51 and the second connecting rod 53. The elastic reset member 54 in this embodiment is configured as a tension spring, one end of which is fixedly connected to the push rod 51, and the other end of the tension spring is fixedly connected to the second connecting rod 53. When the actuator 5 drives the push rod 51 to reset, the second connecting rod 53 will be driven to reset under the elastic action of the tension spring, so that the hidden handle 2 will be retracted to the accommodating cavity 1a.

[0039] The basic working principle of the utility model is as follows: the annular sealing gasket 3 is used to improve the shock-absorbing and sealing performance between the skeleton body 1 and the door sheet metal 6. When encountering heavy snow weather, the driver can remotely start the vehicle in advance through the smart key before driving the vehicle, and start the heating function of the vehicle, so that the heating plate 4 located on the inner circle of the annular sealing gasket 3 or the heating plate 4 located on the hidden handle 2 is heated and heated, so that the ice and snow between the hidden handle 2 and the avoidance groove 6a, and between the hidden handle 2 and the inner wall of the accommodating cavity 1a can be melted and thawed, so that the hidden handle 2 will not be adhered to the skeleton body 1 or the door sheet metal 6, and the problem that the hidden handle is easily frozen in rainy and snowy weather and the car door cannot be opened is solved; in addition, since the hidden handle 2 itself is heated and heated by the heating plate 4, the surface temperature of the hidden handle 2 can reach a temperature that is more comfortable for the human body to touch, and the driver will feel more comfortable when touching the hidden handle 2, which has the effect of being able to achieve the heating and thawing of the hidden handle and improving the comfort of touching the hidden handle. Specific embodiment 2

[0041] A concealed heated handle, such as Figure 8 As shown, the difference between this embodiment and the specific embodiment one is that the heating device is set as a heating wire 7, and the heating wire 7 is wound on the inner ring of the annular sealing gasket 3. By arranging the heating wire 7 on the inner ring of the annular sealing gasket 3 in a surrounding manner, the inner side of the annular sealing gasket 3 can be heated, so that the ice and snow in the accommodating cavity 1a can be quickly melted.

[0042] The other structures of this embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment and will not be described again.

[0043] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, so all equivalent changes or modifications made according to the structure, features and principles described in the scope of the present utility model patent application are included in the scope of the present utility model patent application.

Claims

1. A heatable hidden handle, comprising a skeleton body (1) and a hidden handle (2), characterized in that: The skeleton body (1) is provided with a receiving cavity (1a), the hidden handle (2) is hidden in the receiving cavity (1a), a driving mechanism is provided in the skeleton body (1), the driving mechanism and the hidden handle (2) are connected to each other by a connecting rod assembly, so that the hidden handle (2) is at least in a position state of being accommodated or extended from the skeleton body (1) relative to the skeleton body (1); The skeleton body (1) is provided with an annular sealing gasket (3) around the periphery of the accommodating cavity (1a); the annular sealing gasket (3) is arranged on the skeleton body (1); and a heating device is provided on the inner ring of the annular sealing gasket (3) and / or the hidden handle (2).

2. A heated hidden handle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hidden handle (2) comprises an inner shell (21) and an outer shell (22); the inner shell (21) is drivingly connected to the connecting rod assembly; the inner shell (21) and the outer shell (22) are buckled together to form an internal cavity (2a); the heating device is a heating plate (4); and the heating plate (4) is attached to the inner wall of the internal cavity (2a).

3. A heatable hidden handle according to claim 2, characterized in that: The heating plate (4) is attached to the inner wall of the inner shell (21) located in the internal cavity (2a).

4. A heatable hidden handle according to claim 2, characterized in that: The heating plate (4) is attached to the inner wall of the inner cavity (2a) of the outer shell (22).

5. The heatable hidden handle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heating device is configured as a heating wire (7), and the heating wire (7) is wound around the inner ring of the annular sealing gasket (3).

6. A heatable hidden handle according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner shell (21) is provided with a plurality of first positioning buckles (211), and the outer shell (22) is provided with a plurality of second positioning buckles (221) corresponding to the first positioning buckles (211), and the first positioning buckles (211) and the second positioning buckles (221) are correspondingly snap-fitted.

7. The heatable hidden handle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving mechanism comprises an actuator (5), and the connecting rod assembly comprises a push rod (51), a first connecting rod (52) and a second connecting rod (53); the first connecting rod (52) and the second connecting rod (53) are rotatably connected to the two ends of the hidden handle (2) correspondingly; a first guiding structure is provided between the first connecting rod (52) and the skeleton body (1), and a second guiding structure is provided between the second connecting rod (53) and the skeleton body (1); under the guiding action of the first guiding structure and the second guiding structure, the actuator (5) drives the push rod (51) to cooperate with the corresponding first connecting rod (52) and the second connecting rod (53) to drive the hidden handle (2) to extend or retract from the accommodating cavity (1a).

8. A heatable hidden handle according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first guiding structure comprises a first guiding bevel (52a) and a second guiding bevel (51a); one end of the first connecting rod (52) away from the hidden handle (2) is rotatably connected to the skeleton body (1); the first guiding bevel (52a) is arranged on the first connecting rod (52); the second guiding bevel (51a) is arranged on the push rod (51); the first guiding bevel (52a) and the second guiding bevel (51a) are guided and matched.

9. A heatable hidden handle according to claim 7, characterized in that: The second guiding structure comprises a track groove (1b) and a rotating shaft (531); the track groove (1b) is provided on the skeleton body (1); and one end of the second connecting rod (53) close to the push rod (51) is guided and matched with the track groove (1b) through the rotating shaft (531).