Vehicle handle device and rotary operation clamp

Abstract

A steering wheel device for a vehicle that transmits an operator's operating force to operate a door lock device via a cable device, the steering wheel device having an operating member for inputting an operating force to the cable device by the operator's operation, and a steering wheel housing accommodating the operating member, wherein the steering wheel housing has: a cable fixing base portion on which the cable device is mounted; a cap portion for securing the cable device to the cable fixing base portion; and a hinge portion disposed on each of the cable fixing base portion and the cap portion, and allowing the cap portion to rotate relative to the cable fixing base portion.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to vehicle handlebar devices and rotary operating clamps. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, vehicle handle devices for opening vehicle doors are known. The handle device is, for example, arranged on a side door. The side door is equipped with a door lock device that engages the vehicle body and holds the side door in a closed position, and the door lock device and the handle device are connected via a cable device. The cable device includes an inner cable and a hollow outer cable, with the inner cable slidably inserted into the outer cable. When an operator operates the handle device, the operator's operating force is transmitted to the door lock device via the cable device (inner cable), thereby operating the door lock device.

[0003] In addition to the handle operated by the operator, the handle assembly also includes a handle housing that houses the handle. The handle housing includes a cable-retaining base portion on which the outer cable of the cable assembly is disposed, a cap portion for securing the outer cable to the cable-retaining base portion, and a thin-plate hinge portion for rotating the cap portion relative to the cable-retaining base portion. The handle housing is manufactured as a one-piece molded product, wherein the cable-retaining base portion and the cap portion are connected to each other via the hinge portion, which separates when the cable-retaining base portion and the cap portion are in a straight-line open state. The handle housing is transported to be used as part of the vehicle manufacturing process for the handle assembly.

[0004] During vehicle manufacturing, the outer cable of the cable assembly is secured to the cable fixing base. Specifically, first, the end portion of the outer cable is positioned on the cable fixing base. Then, the cap portion is rotated around the hinge portion, and the cap portion and the cable fixing base are fixed in a position where the cap portion faces the cable fixing base. Thus, the outer cable is clamped between the cable fixing base and the cap portion, and the outer cable is secured to the cable fixing base.

[0005] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a structure for securing a cable assembly in a door lock device for a vehicle. In the vehicle door lock device, one end portion of the outer tube of the operating cable is fixed to a housing and a cover. The cover is constructed separately from the housing and assembled onto the housing so that it can be attached to and detached from the housing, and is rotatable between an open and closed state. Furthermore, in Patent Document 1, the housing and cover are provided with a temporary holding unit. With the cover rotatably assembled to the housing, the temporary holding unit is used to temporarily hold the cover in the open state relative to the housing.

[0006] Existing technical documents

[0007] Patent documents

[0008] Patent Document 1: JP-A-2014-62441

[0009] When a thin-plate hinge portion is incorporated into a one-piece molded product, if the thickness of the hinge portion increases, the hinge portion may deform and break when the cap portion rotates. Conversely, when the hinge portion is set to be thin, insufficient filling may occur during molding, potentially leading to breakage. Furthermore, in the case of a thin-plate hinge portion, the rotational trajectory of the cap portion becomes unstable, and its performance deteriorates. This problem is not limited to handle assemblies. For example, the same applies to rotary operating clamps used to hold and secure other components when an external cable is clamped and fixed between the cable fixing base portion and the cap portion on the door lock side, or when the cap portion rotates towards the body portion via the hinge portion.

[0010] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a vehicle handlebar device and a rotary operating clamp are provided, which have a structure with excellent moldability and excellent working performance during fixation. Summary of the Invention

[0011] Technical issues

[0012] According to one or more embodiments, a vehicle handlebar device is configured to operate a door lock device by transmitting an operator's operating force via a cable. The vehicle handlebar device includes an operating member configured to apply an operating force to the cable via an operator's operation, and a handle housing configured to receive the operating member. The handle housing includes: a cable retaining base portion in which the cable is disposed; a cap portion configured to secure the cable to the cable retaining base portion; and a hinge portion disposed on the cable retaining base portion and the cap portion and configured to rotate the cap portion relative to the cable retaining base portion. The handle housing is integrally molded so that it is continuous from the cable retaining base portion to the cap portion via a connector disposed on the hinge portion. The connector is configured to disengage due to rotational force to rotate the cap portion about the hinge portion.

[0013] According to one or more embodiments, a vehicle handlebar device is configured to operate a door lock device by transmitting an operator's operating force via a cable assembly. The vehicle handlebar device includes an operating member configured to apply an operating force to the cable assembly by an operator's operation, and a handle housing configured to receive the operating member. The handle housing includes a cable retaining base portion, in which the cable assembly is configured to be disposed, a cap portion configured to secure the cable assembly to the cable retaining base portion, and a hinge portion configured to rotate the cap portion relative to the cable retaining base portion. The hinge portion includes a shaft body portion disposed on one of the cable retaining base portion and the cap portion, and a retaining portion disposed on the other of the cable retaining base portion and configured to rotatably retain the shaft body portion. The handle housing includes a connector to which a disengaging force is applied when the cap portion rotates, and the handle housing is integrally molded so that it is continuous from the cable retaining base portion to the cap portion via the connector.

[0014] The hinge portion preferably includes a shaft body portion disposed on one of the cable fixing base portion and the cap portion, and a retaining portion disposed on the other of the cable fixing base portion and the cap portion and configured to rotatably retain the shaft body portion.

[0015] The connector preferably includes a first connector configured to connect the shaft body portion to the retaining portion, and a second connector configured to connect one of the cable fixing base portion and the cap portion to the retaining portion.

[0016] The handle housing is preferably molded such that the cap portion opens in a straight line relative to the cable fixing base portion. The first connector and the second connector are preferably arranged in a straight line along the arrangement of the cable fixing base portion and the cap portion.

[0017] The shaft body portion preferably includes a rotating shaft and a support portion connected to an end portion of the rotating shaft and supporting the rotating shaft inserted into the retaining portion. The handle housing includes a limiting portion facing the retaining portion to clamp the support portion and is configured to limit the position of the shaft body portion.

[0018] One of the cable fixing base portion and the cap portion preferably includes a rib. The shaft body portion preferably includes a support portion extending from one of the cable fixing base portion and the cap portion. When the cap portion is not rotating, the rib preferably has a gap with the peripheral wall of the retaining portion. When the cap portion is not rotating, the support portion preferably has a gap with the cable fixing base portion. The rib preferably contacts the peripheral wall of the retaining portion from a first state where the cap portion has rotated by a first predetermined amount or more to a completed state where clamping and fixing are achieved. The support portion preferably contacts the cable fixing base portion from a second state where the cap portion has rotated by a second predetermined amount or more to the completed state.

[0019] The shaft body preferably includes a rotating shaft and two support portions configured to support one end and the other end of the rotating shaft, which is inserted into a retaining portion. Each of the two support portions preferably has a gap that, when the cap portion is not rotating, has a width in the axial direction equal to or greater than a third predetermined width relative to the retaining portion. When the cap portion rotates by a fourth predetermined amount or greater, the width of the gap is preferably less than a fifth predetermined width.

[0020] The connector preferably includes a third connector formed at a position where a force in the compression direction is applied to the third connector when the cap portion rotates via the hinge portion toward a side opposite to the cable fixing base portion.

[0021] The connector preferably includes a weak portion having a break strength lower than that of other portions in all areas of the connector.

[0022] According to one or more embodiments, the rotary operating clamp includes a main body portion, a cap portion engaged with the main body portion and configured to clamp and secure other components to the main body portion, and a hinge portion disposed on the main body portion and the cap portion and rotating the cap portion relative to the main body portion. The main body portion and the cap portion are integrally molded via a connector disposed on the hinge portion. The connector is configured to disengage due to rotational force to rotate the cap portion about the hinge portion.

[0023] Advantages of the invention

[0024] According to embodiments of the present invention, a vehicle handlebar device and a rotary operating clamp can be provided, which have a structure with excellent moldability and excellent working performance during fixation. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic front view of the inner door handle device according to the first embodiment;

[0026] Figure 2 It is shown Figure 1A side view of the main part of the inner door handle assembly shown;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a perspective view showing the one-piece molded cable holding portion;

[0028] Figure 4 It is shown Figure 3 A side view of the main part of the cable holding section shown;

[0029] Figure 5 It is shown Figure 3 The front view of the main part of the cable holding section shown;

[0030] Figure 6 It is shown Figure 3 Rear view of the main part of the cable holding section shown;

[0031] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the steps of assembling the cable assembly into the cable holding portion;

[0032] Figure 8 This is a perspective view showing the cable holding portion according to the second embodiment;

[0033] Figure 9 It is shown Figure 8 A side view of the main part of the cable holding section shown;

[0034] Figure 10 It is shown Figure 8 The front view of the main part of the cable holding section shown;

[0035] Figure 11 It is shown Figure 8 The second side view of the main part of the cable holding section shown;

[0036] Figure 12 It is shown Figure 8 Rear view of the main part of the cable holding section shown;

[0037] Figure 13 It is shown Figure 8 The second rear view of the main part of the cable holding section shown. Detailed Implementation

[0038] In the following description, the vehicle handle device according to this embodiment will be illustrated by showing the inner door handle device 1 applied to the side door of the vehicle. Figure 1 This is a schematic front view of the inner door handle device 1 according to the first embodiment. Figure 2 It is shown Figure 1 A side view of the main part of the inner door handle device 1 shown.

[0039] The interior door handle device 1 is a vehicle handle device used to perform the operation of opening the side door of the vehicle from the inside of the vehicle. The interior door handle device 1 is arranged in a door trim piece, which is an internal component covering the inside of the side door (the inside of the vehicle), and the interior door handle device is fixed to the desired position on the inner panel of the side door. The side door is provided with a door lock device (not shown) including a latch portion that engages with the vehicle body and holds the side door in a closed state, and cable devices 60, 70 connecting the door lock device to the interior door handle device 1.

[0040] The inner door handle device 1 mainly includes a handle housing 10, a handle 45, and a locking button 50.

[0041] The handle housing 10 is arranged in an opening in the door trim and faces the interior of the vehicle so as to be integrally formed with the door trim.

[0042] The handle housing 10 includes a housing body 11 and a cable retaining portion 20.

[0043] The housing body 11 accommodates a handle 45 and a locking button 50, and includes the necessary space for retaining the handle 45. The housing body 11 includes a flat vertical wall portion 12 and a peripheral wall portion 13 connected to the peripheral edge of the vertical wall portion 12. The cross-section of the housing body 11 extending in the vertical direction is formed in a generally U-shape, with the vertical wall portion 12 serving as the bottom portion.

[0044] The rear side of the vertical wall portion 12 of the vehicle is provided with a handle retaining portion 14 for retaining the handle 45 and a locking button retaining portion 15 for retaining the locking button 50.

[0045] The handle retaining portion 14 is located at the lower part of the housing body 11, and the locking button retaining portion 15 is located above the handle retaining portion 14 in the handle housing 10. The handle 45 and the locking button 50 are arranged vertically in the housing body 11.

[0046] The peripheral wall portion 13 is configured as a flange shape extending from the connection portion with the vertical wall portion 12 toward the interior side of the vehicle. The shape of the distal end of the peripheral wall portion 13 is configured as a peripheral shape along the opening portion of the door trim and is designed to be integral with the door trim.

[0047] The cable retaining portion 20 is located on the rear side of the housing body 11. The cable retaining portion 20 functions to retain a cable device (hereinafter referred to as the "first cable device") 60 connected to the handle 45 and a cable device (hereinafter referred to as the "second cable device") 70 connected to the locking button 50. When the handle housing 10 is mounted on the door trim, the cable retaining portion 20 is located on the rear side of the door trim and is concealed by it. The structure of the cable retaining portion 20 will be described in detail below.

[0048] The handle 45 is an operating component operated by the operator to open the side door. The handle 45 is located at the lower part of the handle housing 10. The handle 45 includes a base portion 45a housed in a handle retaining portion 14, and an operating portion 45b extending from the base portion 45a toward the front of the vehicle and held by the operator. A pin 46 passing through the base portion 45a is arranged vertically in the handle retaining portion 14. The handle 45 is rotatably supported by the pin 46. The handle 45 rotates between a closed position and an open position; in the closed position, the handle 45 is housed within the housing body 11, and in the open position, the handle 45 rotates to a predetermined position on the vehicle interior side.

[0049] The first cable assembly 60 is a connecting member for connecting the handle 45 to the door lock device. One end portion of the first cable assembly 60 is connected to the handle 45, and the other end portion is connected to the door lock device. The first cable assembly 60 includes an inner cable 61 and a tubular outer cable 62. The inner cable 61 is inserted into the hollow of the outer cable 62 and is movable inside the outer cable 62.

[0050] One end of the external cable 62 is fixed to the cable holding portion 20, and the other end is fixed to the door lock device. That is, the external cable 62 is held in a fixed state between the inner door handle device 1 and the door lock device. One end of the inner cable 61 is connected to the base portion 45a of the handle 45, and the other end is connected to a movable point where the latch portion of the door lock device is operated.

[0051] When the handle 45 is in the closed position, the base portion 45a of the handle 45 is housed in the handle retaining portion 14. In this case, the latch portion of the door lock device engages with the vehicle body, and the side door remains closed. On the other hand, when the handle 45 is rotated from the closed position to the open position, the inner cable 61 connected to the base portion 45a is pulled. As a result, the movable point of the door lock device connected to the other end of the inner cable 61 is activated, and the engagement between the latch portion and the vehicle body is released. In this way, when the operator operates the handle 45 to apply an operating force to the first cable device 60, the door lock device is activated to open the side door.

[0052] The locking button 50 is an operating member operated by the operator to restrict the opening of the side door. The locking button 50 is located in the upper part of the handle housing 10. A downwardly protruding first boss portion is provided on the upper end side of the locking button retaining portion 15. An upwardly protruding second boss portion is provided on the lower end side of the locking button retaining portion 15, facing the first boss portion. The locking button 50 is rotatably supported by the first and second boss portions. The locking button 50 rotates within a range between a closed position and an open position. In the closed position, the locking button 50 is housed within the housing body 11; in the open position, the locking button 50 rotates to a predetermined position on the vehicle interior side.

[0053] The second cable assembly 70 is a connecting member for connecting the locking button 50 to the door lock device. One end portion of the second cable assembly 70 is connected to the locking button 50, and the other end portion is connected to the door lock device. The second cable assembly 70 includes an inner cable 71 and a tubular outer cable 72. The inner cable 71 is inserted into the hollow of the outer cable 72 and can move inside the outer cable 72.

[0054] One end of the external cable 72 is fixed to the cable holding portion 20 of the handle housing 10, and the other end is fixed to the door lock device. That is, the external cable 72 is held in a fixed state between the inner door handle device 1 and the door lock device. One end of the inner cable 71 is connected to the locking button 50, and the other end is connected to the door lock device.

[0055] When the locking button 50 is in the closed position, it is housed in the locking button retaining portion 15. In this state, the door lock device is unlocked, allowing an operating force to be applied to the movable point via the first cable device 60. Therefore, the side door can be freely opened by operating the handle 45. Conversely, when the locking button 50 is rotated from the closed to the open position, the inner cable 71 connected to the locking button 50 is pulled. This activates the door lock device connected to the other end of the inner cable 71, and it enters a locked state, where no operating force can be applied to the movable point via the first cable device 60. In the locked state, the operation of the door lock device via the handle 45 is canceled, thus restricting the opening of the side door. In this way, the operator can operate the locking button 50 to apply an operating force to the second cable device 70, thereby activating the door lock device and restricting the opening of the side door.

[0056] In the following description, the structure of the cable holding portion 20, which is one of the features of the first embodiment, will be described. The cable holding portion 20 secures the external cables 62, 72 of the cable devices 60, 70, and is configured to correspond accordingly to the two cable devices 60, 70.

[0057] The cable holding portion 20 includes a cable fixing base portion 21 and a cap portion 30. The cable fixing base portion 21 and the cap portion 30 face each other in a parallel manner with a required interval between them. The external cables 62 and 72 are arranged at the cable fixing base portion 21 located inside the vehicle and are clamped between the cable fixing base portion 21 and the cap portion 30, thereby being fixed.

[0058] The cable fixing base portion 21 has a generally flat shape. For the purpose of reducing weight, thinning areas and weight-reducing areas are provided in appropriate positions within the cable fixing base portion 21.

[0059] A pair of protrusions 22, projecting towards the cap portion 30, are disposed on the cable fixing base portion 21 along each of the outer cables 62, 72. The pair of protrusions 22 are arranged parallel to each other at predetermined intervals and positioned on both sides of each of the outer cables 62, 72, which are disposed on the cable fixing base portion 21. The pair of protrusions 22 serves to position the outer cables 62, 72 and prevent positioning deviations of the outer cables 62, 72.

[0060] Furthermore, the cable fixing base portion 21 is provided with claw portions 23 for fixing the cap portion 30. The claw portion 23 includes a support portion 23a extending from the cable fixing base portion 21 to the cap portion 30, and an engaging claw 23b positioned at the distal end of the support portion 23a. The claw portions 23 engage with claw receiving portions 32 respectively provided on the cap portion 30 to fix the cap portion 30 in a state where each of the outer cables 62, 72 is clamped. In this embodiment, two sets of claw portions 23 are provided, and each set is arranged facing each other at a predetermined interval to clamp the pair of protrusions 22.

[0061] The cap portion 30 is a component for securing each of the external cables 62, 72 to the cable fixing base portion 21. The cap portion 30 has a generally flat shape. The cap portion 30 is provided with a clamping portion 31 for clamping each of the external cables 62, 72 between the clamping portion 31 and the cable fixing base portion 21. When each of the external cables 62, 72 is clamped between the clamping portion 31 and the cable fixing base portion 21, the clamping portion 31 abuts against the outer surface of each of the external cables 62, 72.

[0062] In the cap portion 30, claw receiving portions 32 for engaging with claw portions 23 are provided on both sides of the clamping portion 31. The claw receiving portion 32 includes: an opening portion 32a (see description below). Figure 5 or Figure 6 The engaging claw 23b on the distal side of the claw portion 23 is inserted through the opening portion; and the engaging portion 32b (see below description) Figure 5 or Figure 6The engaging portion will engage with the engaging claw 23b that has already passed through the opening 32a.

[0063] The cable holding portion 20 also includes a hinge portion 40 disposed on the cable fixing base portion 21 and the cap portion 30, and rotating the cap portion 30 relative to the cable fixing base portion 21. The hinge portion 40 can rotate the cap portion 30 between a fixed position and an open position. In the fixed position, the cap portion 30 faces the cable fixing base portion 21 and clamps each of the outer cables 62, 72 between the cable fixing base portion 21 and the cap portion 30. In the open position, the cap portion 30 is opened relative to the cable fixing base portion 21 at a constant opening angle. In this embodiment, the open position is set such that the cable fixing base portion 21 and the cap portion 30 form a straight-line opening angle (e.g., approximately 180°) via the hinge portion 40.

[0064] The hinge portion 40 includes a retaining portion 25 disposed on the cable fixing base portion 21 and a shaft body portion 35 disposed on the cap portion 30. The hinge portion 40 includes a hinge mechanism by which the shaft body portion 35 can be rotatably retained by the retaining portion 25.

[0065] The retaining portion 25 includes a base portion 26 extending from the end portion of the cable fixing base portion 21, and a cylindrical portion 27 disposed at the distal end of the base portion 26. The cylindrical portion 27 is a tubular member whose interior is hollow along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The cylindrical portion 27 rotatably holds the shaft body portion 35 (the rotating shaft 37 described below) in a state in which the shaft body portion 35 is inserted into the interior of the cylindrical portion 27.

[0066] The shaft body portion 35 includes a support portion 36 extending from the end portion of the cap portion 30, and a rotating shaft 37 orthogonal to the distal end of the support portion 36. The rotating shaft 37 is inserted into the hollow portion of the cylindrical portion 27 and held by the cylindrical portion 27.

[0067] like Figure 1 As shown, the cable retaining portion 20 includes a limiting portion 29 facing the retaining portion 25 to clamp the support portion 36 of the shaft body portion 35 between the retaining portion 25 and the limiting portion 29. The limiting portion 29 limits the position of the shaft body portion 35. By limiting the position of the shaft body portion 35, the shaft body portion 35 can be prevented from falling off the retaining portion 25, thus enabling the shaft body portion 35 to guide the rotation of the cap portion 30.

[0068] The one-piece molded handle housing 10 will be described below. Here, Figure 3 This is a perspective view showing the one-piece molded cable holding portion 20. Figure 4 It shows Figure 3 The side view of the main part of the cable holding section 20 shown is shown. Figure 5 It shows Figure 3 The front view of the main part of the cable holding section 20 shown is shown, and Figure 6 It shows Figure 3 Rear view of the main part of the cable holding section 20 shown.

[0069] The handle housing 10 is integrally molded using the required resin. In this case, the cable retaining portion 20 is configured such that the cable fixing base portion 21 and the cap portion 30 are integrally formed via connectors 41, 42 (first connector 41, second connector 42) provided on the hinge portion 40. The cable retaining portion 20 is in a state in which the cap portion 30 opens in a straight line relative to the cable fixing base portion 21.

[0070] The first connector 41 is a thin rod-shaped member for connecting the retaining portion 25 to the shaft body portion 35. Specifically, the first connector 41 spans between the inner peripheral wall of the cylindrical portion 27 of the retaining portion 25 and the outer peripheral wall of the rotating shaft 37 of the shaft body portion 35. Two first connectors 41 are arranged symmetrically about the rotating shaft 37. The shaft body portion 35 forming the hinge portion 40 and the retaining portion 25 are connected via the first connectors 41, and the cable fixing base portion 21 and the cap portion 30 are continuous. The retaining portion 25 and the shaft body portion 35 are integrated via the first connectors 41, thereby restricting the rotation of the hinge portion 40.

[0071] The second connector 42 is a thin rod-shaped member for connecting the retaining portion 25, which is a hinge portion 40 disposed on the cable fixing base portion 21, to the cap portion 30. Specifically, the second connector 42 spans between the outer peripheral wall of the cylindrical portion 27 of the retaining portion 25 and the cap portion 30. The hinge portion 40 (retaining portion 25) and the cap portion 30 are connected via the second connector 42, and the cable fixing base portion 21 and the cap portion 30 are continuous. The hinge portion 40 and the cable fixing base portion 21 are integrated via the second connector 42, thereby restricting the rotation of the hinge portion 40.

[0072] Each of the first connectors 41 has a stepped shape, wherein the cross-sectional area of ​​the end portion region connected to the inner peripheral wall of the columnar portion 27 is reduced. Similarly, the second connector 42 has a stepped shape, wherein the cross-sectional area of ​​the end portion region connected to the cap portion 30 is reduced. These stepped portions serve as weak points, having a break strength lower than that of the other portions in all regions of connectors 41, 42.

[0073] The first connector 41 and the second connector 42 are configured to have a desired breaking strength and receive a shear force (an example of a breaking force) due to rotational force, causing the cap portion 30 to rotate about the hinge portion 40, and thus, the first connector 41 and the second connector 42 break. In this case, a weak portion is provided in each of the connectors 41 and 42, such that their breaking position can be controlled. Therefore, the breaking of the connectors 41, 42 can begin from the stepped portion (the weak portion), and the breaking mode of the stepped portion can be appropriately controlled.

[0074] In other words, the cable holding portion 20 includes connectors 41 and 42, to which shearing force is applied in the rotational direction of the shaft body portion 35, and the cable holding portion is integrally molded and continuous from the cable fixing base portion 21 to the cap portion 30 via the connectors 41 and 42.

[0075] When the handlebar housing 10 (cable retaining portion 20) is manufactured as a one-piece molded product, the handlebar housing 10 is transported to perform the vehicle manufacturing process. At this time, the cable retaining base portion 21, the cap portion 30, and the hinge portion 40 are connected to each other via connectors 41 and 42 (first connector 41 and second connector 42), and the rotation of the hinge portion 40 is restricted. Therefore, the cap portion 30 remains in the open position, that is, the cap portion 30 is open relative to the cable retaining base portion 21 at a constant opening angle. Therefore, when the handlebar housing 10 is operated, the flutter of the cap portion 30 is prevented.

[0076] During the vehicle manufacturing process, cable assemblies 60 and 70 are secured to the cable holding portion 20 of the handle housing 10. In the following description, the first cable assembly 60 will be used as an example, but the same applies to the second cable assembly 70. Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram showing the steps of securing the cable assembly 60 to the cable holding portion 20.

[0077] First, the end portion of the outer cable 62 of the first cable assembly 60 is arranged on the cable fixing base portion 21. At this time, the end portion of the outer cable 62 is arranged on the cable fixing base portion 21 such that the end portion is clamped between a pair of protrusions 22.

[0078] Next, a rotational force is applied to the cap portion 30 to cause the hinge portion 40 to bend about the rotation axis 37. When the rotational force is applied to the cap portion 30, a shear force is applied to the first connector 41 and the second connector 42 in the direction of rotation of the shaft body portion 35 (circumferential direction about the rotation axis 37), and the first connector 41 and the second connector 42 are broken due to the shear force. The breakage occurs at the weakest point of the first connector 41 (i.e., the connection with the cylindrical portion 27) and the weakest point of the second connector 42 (i.e., the connection with the cap portion 30), respectively. Each of the connectors 41 and 42 is broken, causing the rotation axis 37 to rotate, thus allowing the cap portion 30 to rotate.

[0079] When the cap portion 30 is allowed to rotate, the hinge portion 40 bends, and the cap portion 30 is allowed to reach a fixed position. During the rotation of the cap portion 30 to the fixed position, the first connector 41 remaining on the rotation axis 37 of the shaft body portion 35 moves along the inner peripheral wall of the cylindrical portion 27 to maintain the position of the rotation axis 37, i.e., the rotation center of the shaft body portion 35. Therefore, the cap portion 30 can rotate smoothly along the designed rotation trajectory.

[0080] When the cap portion 30 reaches near the fixed position, the claw portion 23 of the cable fixing base portion 21 enters the opening portion 32a of the claw receiving portion 32 provided on the cap portion 30. The clamping portion 31 of the cap portion 30 abuts against the outer cable 62. As the cap portion 30 rotates further, it reaches the fixed position. At this time, the engaging claw 23b of the claw portion 23 passes through the opening portion 32a of the claw receiving portion 32 and engages with the engaging portion 32b of the claw receiving portion 32.

[0081] When the claw portion 23 engages with the claw receiving portion 32, the cap portion 30 is maintained in the orientation facing the cable fixing base portion 21, and the outer cable 62 is clamped between the cap portion 30 and the cable fixing base portion 21. Therefore, the outer cable 62 is fixed to the cable holding portion 20 of the handle housing 10.

[0082] In this manner, the handle housing 10 in this embodiment includes a cable fixing base portion 21 on which cable devices 60 and 70 are arranged, a cap portion 30 for fixing the cable devices 60 and 70 to the cable fixing base portion 21, and a hinge portion 40 disposed on the cable fixing base portion 21 and the cap portion 30 and rotating the cap portion 30 relative to the cable fixing base portion 21. In this case, the handle housing 10 is integrally molded and is continuous from the cable fixing base portion 21 to the cap portion 30 via connectors 41 and 42 disposed on the hinge portion 40. The connectors 41 and 42 are disconnected due to rotational force that causes the cap portion 30 to rotate about the hinge portion 40.

[0083] According to this construction, the handle housing 10 is continuous from the cable fixing base portion 21 to the cap portion 30 via connectors 41 and 42, allowing the handle housing 10 to be easily obtained as a one-piece molded product. Connectors 41 and 42 can be disengaged by applying a rotational force to the cap portion 30. Therefore, rotational operation of the cap portion 30 for securing the cable devices 60 and 70 is permitted. In this way, the hinge portion 40 is formed as a rotating structure, allowing it to be formed with excellent moldability without requiring complex thickness design. The rotating structure is provided to ensure stable rotational trajectory of the cap portion 30 and excellent performance when securing the cable devices 60 and 70.

[0084] In this embodiment, the hinge portion 40 includes a shaft body portion 35 disposed on the cap portion 30, and a retaining portion 25 disposed on the cable fixing base portion 21 and rotatably holding the shaft body portion 35.

[0085] According to this configuration, the hinge portion 40, including the rotating structure, can be easily constructed. In this embodiment, the shaft body portion 35 is disposed on the cap portion 30, and the retaining portion 25 is disposed on the cable fixing base portion 21. Alternatively, the retaining portion 25 may be disposed on the cap portion 30, and the shaft body portion 35 may be disposed on the cable fixing base portion 21.

[0086] In this embodiment, the connectors 41 and 42 include a first connector 41 for connecting the shaft body portion 35 and the retaining portion 25, and a second connector 42 for connecting the cap portion 30 and the retaining portion 25.

[0087] This configuration ensures a continuous resin flow path from the cable fixing base portion 21 to the cap portion 30 via connectors 41 and 42. Furthermore, when integrated via connectors 41 and 42, rotation of the hinge portion 40 is restricted, and the operability of the handle housing 10 is improved.

[0088] In this embodiment, the handle housing 10 is formed such that the cap portion 30 is opened in a straight line relative to the cable fixing base portion 21. Then, the first connector 41 and the second connector 42 are arranged in a straight line along the arrangement of the cable fixing base portion 21 and the cap portion 30.

[0089] According to this construction, even when multiple handle housings 10 are packaged in a stacked state, the height of the multiple handle housings 10 in the stacking direction can be controlled.

[0090] In this embodiment, the shaft body portion 35 includes a rotating shaft 37 and a support portion 36, which is connected to an end portion of the rotating shaft 37 and supports the rotating shaft 37 inserted into the retaining portion 25. The handle housing 10 also includes a limiting portion 29 facing the retaining portion 25 to clamp the support portion 36 and limit the position of the shaft body portion 35.

[0091] According to this configuration, by restricting the position of the shaft body portion 35, it is possible to prevent the shaft body portion 35 from falling out of the retaining portion 25. Therefore, the rotation operation of the cap portion 30 can be easily performed, and the working performance can be improved.

[0092] In this embodiment, connectors 41 and 42 include weak portions having a break strength lower than that of other portions in all regions of connectors 41 and 42.

[0093] According to this configuration, the disconnection position in connectors 41 and 42 can be controlled so that connectors 41 and 42 can disconnect in a desired manner.

[0094] In this embodiment, the weakest part of the first connector 41 is located at the position of the cylindrical part 27 connected to the retaining part 25.

[0095] According to this configuration, when the cap portion 30 rotates to a fixed position, the first connector 41, held on the rotation axis 37 of the shaft body portion 35, moves along the inner peripheral wall of the cylindrical portion 27 to maintain the position of the rotation axis 37, i.e., the rotation center of the shaft body portion 35. Therefore, the cap portion 30 can rotate smoothly. Furthermore, the cap portion 30 can rotate along a designed rotation trajectory, allowing it to be precisely guided to the engagement position with the cable fixing base portion 21. This improves operational performance.

[0096] However, the location of the weak point can be anywhere and is not limited to the pattern shown in this embodiment. In this embodiment, a stepped shape with a small cross-sectional area is described as an example of the weak point, but other methods such as a notch shape can be used.

[0097] Next, the second embodiment will be described. The inner door handle device 1 according to the second embodiment is the same as the inner door handle device of the first embodiment, but the construction is different. The differences from the first embodiment will be described below.

[0098] Figure 8 This is a perspective view showing the cable holding portion according to the second embodiment. Figure 9 It shows Figure 8 The side view of the main part of the cable holding section shown, and Figure 10 yes Figure 8The front view of the main part of the cable holding section shown.

[0099] As in the first embodiment, Figures 8 to 10 The cable holding portion 20 shown includes a cable fixing base portion 21, a cap portion 30, and a hinge portion 40.

[0100] In the first embodiment, the cable fixing base portion 21 is formed in a generally flat shape, and according to the second embodiment, the cable fixing base portion 21 includes end walls 24 formed at both ends thereon. Two end walls 24 are formed on one end portion and two end walls 24 are formed on the other end portion. The end walls 24 are formed to project in the same direction as the claw portion 23.

[0101] In the second embodiment, the cap portion 30 includes not only the clamping portion 31 for clamping and securing the external cables 62, 72 (see...) Figure 1 It also includes a quadrangular prism 33 protruding from the clamping portion 31. When the cap portion 30 is engaged with the cable fixing base portion 21, the rib 33 protrudes from the center portion of the cap portion 30 in width toward the rotation direction side.

[0102] In the retaining portion 25, a flat wall portion 27a is formed on the peripheral wall of the cylindrical portion 27. When the one-piece molded product is in the open state, the flat wall portion 27a faces the rib 33 with a predetermined gap in the opening longitudinal direction. That is, when the cap portion 30 is not rotated, the rib 33 and the peripheral wall (flat wall portion 27a) of the cylindrical portion 27 are separated from each other.

[0103] In the second embodiment, the shaft body portion 35 includes two support portions 36. The two support portions 36 are respectively disposed on one end side and the other end side of the rotating shaft 37, and support one end side and the other end side of the rotating shaft 37. The support portion 36a on one end side is connected to one end side of the rotating shaft 37 and supports the rotating shaft 37. Compared to the support portion in the first embodiment, the support portion 36a on one end side has a shape that protrudes in the outer circumferential direction toward the rotating shaft 37. The support portion 36b on the other end side forms a surrounding portion with a certain circumferential shape on the other end side of the rotating shaft 37, covering the rotating shaft 37, and surrounds and supports the rotating shaft 37 in a separated state.

[0104] A flat wall portion 38 is formed on each of the two support portions 36a, 36b. When the one-piece molded product is in the open state, the flat wall portion 38 faces the end wall 24 with a predetermined gap in the opening longitudinal direction. That is, when the cap portion 30 is not rotated, the two support portions 36a, 36b (flat wall portion 38) and the end wall 24 are separated from each other.

[0105] Figure 11 It shows Figure 8 The second side view of the main part of the cable holding part 20 is shown, and the cap part 30 is shown in a state of rotation by a predetermined amount.

[0106] like Figure 9 and 10 As shown, when the cap portion 30 is not rotated, the peripheral walls (flat wall portion 27a) of the rib 33 and the columnar portion 27 are separated from each other. Similarly, when the cap portion 30 is not rotated, the two support portions 36a, 36b (flat wall portion 38) and the end wall 24 are separated from each other.

[0107] In contrast, when clamping and securing external cables 62, 72 (see...) Figure 1 When the cap portion 30 rotates a predetermined amount toward the cable fixing base portion 21, the rib 33 contacts the peripheral wall of the columnar portion 27, such as... Figure 11 As shown. The cylindrical portion 27 includes a portion with a perfectly circular shape in the side view, excluding the flat wall portion 27a. When the cap portion 30 rotates beyond a predetermined amount, the rib 33 and the perfectly circular portion of the cylindrical portion 27 remain in contact. Therefore, the contact relationship continues until the clamping and fixing are completed.

[0108] Similarly, when used for clamping and securing external cables 62, 72 (see...) Figure 1 When the cap portion 30 rotates a predetermined amount toward the cable fixing base portion 21, the two support portions 36a and 36b contact the end wall 24, such as... Figure 11 As shown ( Figure 11 This shows a state where not only support portion 36b but also support portion 36a is in contact with end wall 24. Each of the two support portions 36a and 36b includes a portion with a perfectly circular shape in the side view, excluding the flat wall portion 38. When the cap portion 30 rotates beyond a predetermined amount, the contact relationship between the perfectly circular portion of each of the two support portions 36a and 36b and the end wall 24 is maintained. Therefore, the contact relationship continues to be maintained until the clamping and fixing are completed.

[0109] Figure 12 It is shown Figure 8 The rear view of the main part of the cable holding section 20 shown. Figure 12 As shown, the two support portions 36a and 36b include protrusions 39 that project closer to each other. Each of the protrusions 39 includes: an orthogonal plane 39a having a plane extending along a plane orthogonal to the axis of rotation 37; and a tapered surface 39b that is inclined relative to the orthogonal surface 39a.

[0110] The cylindrical portion 27 includes protruding portions 28 that project toward the two support portions 36a and 36b, respectively. Each protruding portion 28 includes: an orthogonal surface 28a having a plane extending along a plane orthogonal to the rotation axis 37; and a tapered surface 28b inclined relative to the orthogonal surface 28a. The tapered surface 28b of the cylindrical portion 27 is inclined in the same direction as the tapered surface 39b of the protruding portion 39.

[0111] Here, when the one-piece molded product is in the open state, the protruding portion 39 and the protruding portion 28 are in a state with a gap having a width equal to or greater than a predetermined width in the axial direction. That is, when the cap portion 30 is not rotated, the protruding portion 39 and the protruding portion 28 are separated from each other. The distance L1 between the orthogonal surfaces 39a of the two support portions 36a and 36b is less than the distance L2 between the orthogonal surfaces 28a of the cylindrical portion 27.

[0112] Figure 13 It shows Figure 8 The second rear view of the main part of the cable holding section 20 is shown, and the cap section 30 is shown in a state of rotation by a predetermined amount. Here, the distance L1 (see...) Figure 12 ) less than distance L2 (see Figure 12 Therefore, the tapered surface 28b of the cylindrical portion 27 contacts the tapered surface 39b of the two support portions 36a and 36b. At this time, the width of the gap in the axial direction is zero.

[0113] Subsequently, as the cap portion 30 rotates further, the protruding portion 28 is press-fitted into the protruding portions 39 of the two support portions 36a and 36b through the cooperation of the conical surfaces 28b and 39b. This press-fit state continues until the clamping and fixing are completed.

[0114] In the second embodiment, the press-fit state between the protruding portion 39 and the protruding portion 28 of the two support portions 36a and 36b continues until the clamping and fixing are completed. This relationship is not limited to the press-fit state, but can continue to maintain a state where the width of the gap is less than a predetermined width. That is, the press-fit (contact) state may not be maintained, as long as the protruding portion 39 and the protruding portion 28 are configured to reduce the gap according to rotation.

[0115] The position of the connector (third connector) 43 in the second embodiment differs from the position of the connector in the first embodiment. For example... Figure 9 and 10As shown, according to the second embodiment, the third connector 43 is connected, for example, to the flat wall portion 38 of each of the two support portions 36a, 36b via the end wall 24. Specifically, the third connector 43 connects the flat wall portion 38 to the end wall 24 at a position in the height direction below the rotation axis 37. Therefore, when the cap portion 30 rotates, a tensile force acts on the third connector 43. Conversely, when the cap portion 30 rotates in the opposite direction, a compressive force is applied to the third connector 43. In this way, the third connector 43 according to the second embodiment can be disconnected by a tensile force (an example of a disconnecting force), and when the cap portion 30 rotates in the opposite direction, the third connector is positioned where a compressive force is applied.

[0116] For example, such as Figure 8 and 10 As shown, the cable holding portion 20 according to the second embodiment includes a limiting portion 29. The limiting portion 29 protrudes from the cable fixing base portion 21 toward the cap portion 30. In the second embodiment, the limiting portion 29 clamps the support portion 36a together with the holding portion 25 and prevents the rotating shaft 37 from falling out of the holding portion 25.

[0117] Next, the operation of the cable holding portion 20 according to the second embodiment will be described. Figure 10 As shown, when the one-piece molded product is in the open state, the peripheral walls of the rib 33 and the columnar portion 27 are separated from each other, and each of the two support portions 36a, 36b and the end wall 24 are separated from each other. Therefore, due to their separation, die-cutting space is ensured during the manufacturing of the molded product.

[0118] When the cap portion 30 rotates from the separated state, the rib 33 contacts the peripheral wall of the cylindrical portion 27, and when the rotation amount reaches a predetermined amount, each of the two support portions 36a, 36b contacts the end wall 24, for example... Figure 11 As shown. In this contact state, no side gaps will appear towards the contact side, thus limiting the direction of side gaps that may appear in the circumferential direction and preventing side gaps.

[0119] With the direction of the side gap restricted, the cap portion 30 and Figure 8 The claw portion 23 of the cable fixing base portion 21 shown engages.

[0120] When the one-piece molded product is in the open state, there is a gap in the axial direction between the protruding portion 39 and the protruding portion 28, with a width equal to or greater than a predetermined width, such as... Figure 12 As shown. Therefore, because the two are separated from each other, die-cutting space is ensured during the manufacturing of the molded product.

[0121] When the cap portion 30 rotates from the separated state, the conical surfaces 28b and 39b come into contact with each other when the rotation amount reaches a predetermined amount, for example... Figure 13 As shown. Then, as the cap portion 30 rotates further, the protruding portion 28 is press-fitted into the protruding portion 39, and finally, the protruding portion 28 is in a press-fit state where the orthogonal surfaces 28a and 39a are in contact with each other. In this press-fit state, the movement of the cap portion 30 in the axial direction is restricted, and the cap portion 30 is in a state where the axial clearance is restricted (no clearance).

[0122] When orthogonal surfaces 28a and 39a slide, the cap portion 30 rotates while the axial clearance is restricted, and... Figure 8 The claw portion 23 of the cable fixing base portion 21 shown engages.

[0123] like Figure 9 As shown, according to the second embodiment, the third connector 43 connects the flat wall portion 38 to the end wall 24 at a position below the rotation axis 37 in the height direction. Therefore, even if the third connector 43 is disconnected during the transport of the integrally molded product, the position of the cap portion 30 is maintained, thereby preventing deterioration of assemblability. That is, in the second embodiment, when clamping and fixing are performed, the third connector 43 is disconnected by the tensile force generated when rotating the cap portion 30. Therefore, when the cap portion 30 rotates in the opposite direction, a compressive force is applied to the third connector 43.

[0124] like Figure 9 As shown, even if the third connector 43 is temporarily disconnected during the transport of the integrally molded product, the remaining third connector 43 is still located between the flat wall portion 38 and the end wall 24 at a position below the rotation axis 37 in the height direction. Therefore, the third connector 43 supports the cap portion 30 even when the cap portion 30 is rotated so that it hangs up and down in the direction opposite to the clamping and fixing direction.

[0125] In other words, due to the rotation of the cap portion 30 in the opposite direction, a compressive force is applied to the third connector 43, causing the third connector 43 to restrict the rotation of the cap portion 30 in the opposite direction through the repulsive force of compression. Therefore, even if the third connector 43 is disconnected, it prevents the cap portion 30 from rotating to increase the rotation angle (the rotation angle during clamping and fixing), and prevents the deterioration of assemblability due to the increase in the amount of rotation.

[0126] As described above, the inner door handle device 1 according to the second embodiment has the same effect as the inner door handle device of the first embodiment.

[0127] In the second embodiment, when the cap portion 30 is not rotating, the two support portions 36a and 36b have gaps in the axial direction relative to the retaining portion 25 that are equal to or greater than a predetermined width. When the cap portion 30 rotates by a predetermined amount or more, the width of the gaps becomes less than the predetermined width.

[0128] According to this construction, die-cutting can be performed during non-rotation by using a clearance in the axial direction, and the clearance in the axial direction decreases during rotation. Therefore, axial side clearance is limited, and the deterioration of assemblability due to the presence of side clearance can be prevented.

[0129] In the second embodiment, when the cap portion 30 is not rotating, there is a gap between the rib 33 and the peripheral wall of the retaining portion 25, and a gap between each support portion 36a, 36b and the end wall 24 (cable fixing base portion 21), and the contact state is maintained from the state in which the cap portion 30 rotates by a predetermined amount or more until the state in which clamping and fixing are completed.

[0130] According to this configuration, there is a gap between the rib 33 and the peripheral wall of the retaining portion 25, and a gap between each of the support portions 36a, 36b and the cable fixing base portion 21. Therefore, die-cutting can be performed using these gaps, and the contact state between the rib 33 and the retaining portion 25, and the contact state between each of the support portions 36a, 36b and the cable fixing base portion 21, is maintained from a state where the cap portion 30 rotates by a predetermined amount or more until the clamping and fixing are completed. Therefore, during rotation, the rib 33 contacts the hinge portion 40, and the hinge portion 40 contacts the cable fixing base portion 21. Thus, the direction of the side gap can be limited by the contact at two points, and deterioration of assemblability due to the presence of side gaps can be prevented.

[0131] In the second embodiment, the third connector 43 is positioned such that when the cap portion 30 rotates via the hinge portion 40 toward the side opposite to the cable fixing base portion 21, a force in the compression direction is applied to the third connector 43.

[0132] According to this configuration, even if the third connector 43 is disconnected during transportation, the remaining third connector 43 in the disconnected state is positioned on the side opposite to the cable fixing base portion 21 to suppress rotation (supported by the repulsive force generated by compression). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the cap portion 30 from rotating significantly in a state where the third connector 43 is disconnected and the cap portion 30 rotates toward the opposite side, and it is possible to prevent the deterioration of assemblability.

[0133] The vehicle handle device according to this embodiment has been described above, but the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention. The techniques of the embodiments can be combined in a variety of possible ways. The handle device applied to the side door has been described in the above embodiment, but as a vehicle handle device according to the present invention, the present invention can be applied to various parts, such as the rear door.

[0134] The vehicle handle device according to this embodiment is not limited to the inner door handle device 1, but can be applied to the outer door handle device. The invention is not limited to handle devices, but can be applied, for example, to door lock devices for clamping and securing external cables 62, 72 on the lock side via the cap portion 30 and the cable fixing base portion 21. Furthermore, the invention is not limited to handle devices and door lock devices, but can be applied to rotary operating clamps that clamp and secure other components by rotating the cap portion 30 towards the main body portion via the hinge portion 40.

[0135] In the second embodiment, the rib 33 contacts the peripheral wall of the retaining portion 25, and each support portion 36a, 36b contacts the end wall 24 during rotation by a predetermined amount, and the contact time between the rib 33 and the support portions 36a, 36b can be different. For example, the rib 33 may be in contact during rotation by a first predetermined amount, while the support portions 36a, 36b may be in contact during rotation by a second predetermined amount. Similarly, each of the two protrusions 39 and each of the projections 28 may not contact each other during rotation by a predetermined amount.

[0136] In the second embodiment, the position of the third connector 43 is not limited to the position described above, as long as the compressive force is applied to the position of the third connector 43 during the rotation of the cap portion 30 in the opposite direction.

[0137] This application is based on Japanese Patent Application No. 2018-114266, filed on June 15, 2018, and Japanese Patent Application No. 2019-107881, filed on June 10, 2019, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

[0138] List of reference numerals

[0139] 1. Inner door handle device

[0140] 10 Handle casing

[0141] 11. Outer shell body

[0142] 12. Vertical wall section

[0143] 13 Peripheral wall section

[0144] 14 Handle holding part

[0145] 15 Locking button retaining part

[0146] 20 Cable holding section

[0147] 21 Cable fixing base part

[0148] 22 protrusions

[0149] 23 Claw Section

[0150] 23a Support section

[0151] 23b Engaging claw

[0152] 24 End Wall

[0153] 25. Maintain part

[0154] 26. Base section

[0155] 27. Columnar section

[0156] 27a Flat wall section

[0157] 28. Highlighted parts

[0158] 28a Orthogonal Surface

[0159] 28b Conical surface

[0160] 29. Restrictions

[0161] 30 Hat Section

[0162] 31 Clamping part

[0163] 32-claw receiving section

[0164] 32a Opening portion

[0165] 32b Joint portion

[0166] 33 Ribs

[0167] 35-axis main body

[0168] Support sections 36, 36a, and 36b

[0169] 37 Rotation axis

[0170] 38. Flat wall section

[0171] 39. Protruding part

[0172] 39a Orthogonal Surface

[0173] 39b Conical surface

[0174] 40 Hinge section

[0175] 41 Connector (First Connector)

[0176] 42 Connector (Second Connector)

[0177] 43 Connector (Third Connector)

[0178] 45 handles

[0179] 45a Base section

[0180] 45b Operating Section

[0181] 46 sales

[0182] 50 Locking Button

[0183] 60 Cable assembly (first cable assembly)

[0184] 70 Cable assembly (second cable assembly)

[0185] 61, 71 internal cables

[0186] 62, 72 external cables

[0187] L1 distance

[0188] L2 distance

Claims

1. A vehicle handle device configured to operate a door lock device by transmitting an operator's operating force via a cable arrangement, the vehicle handle device comprising: An operating component, the operating component being configured to apply the operating force to the cable device by an operator's operation; as well as A handle housing configured to accommodate the operating member. The handle housing includes: The cable mounting base portion, wherein the cable assembly is configured to be arranged in the cable mounting base portion; The cap portion, configured to secure the cable assembly to the cable mounting base portion; and A hinge portion, disposed on the cable fixing base portion and the cap portion, and configured to rotate the cap portion relative to the cable fixing base portion, the hinge portion includes a shaft body portion and a retaining portion, the shaft body portion being disposed on one of the cable fixing base portion and the cap portion, and the retaining portion being disposed on the other of the cable fixing base portion and the cap portion, and configured to rotatably retain the shaft body portion. The handle housing is integrally molded so that it is continuous from the cable fixing base portion to the cap portion via a connector provided on the hinge portion, and The connector is configured to disengage due to rotational force to rotate the cap portion about the hinge portion. The connector includes a first connector and a second connector. The first connector is configured to connect the shaft body portion to the retaining portion, and the second connector is configured to connect one of the cable fixing base portion and the cap portion to the retaining portion.

2. A vehicle handle device, the vehicle handle device being configured to operate a door lock device by transmitting an operator's operating force via a cable arrangement, the vehicle handle device comprising: An operating component, the operating component being configured to apply the operating force to the cable device by an operator's operation; as well as A handle housing configured to accommodate the operating member. The handle housing includes: The cable mounting base portion, wherein the cable assembly is configured to be arranged in the cable mounting base portion; The cap portion, configured to secure the cable assembly to the cable mounting base portion; and The hinge portion is configured to rotate the cap portion relative to the cable fixing base portion. The hinge portion includes: The shaft body portion is disposed on one of the cable fixing base portion and the cap portion; and A retaining portion, disposed on the other of the cable fixing base portion and the cap portion, is configured to rotatably retain the shaft body portion, and The handle housing includes a connector on which a disconnecting force is applied when the cap portion rotates, and the handle housing is integrally molded so that the connection from the cable fixing base portion to the cap portion is continuous via the connector. The connector includes: A first connector, configured to connect the shaft body portion to the retaining portion; and A second connector is configured to connect one of the cable fixing base portion and the cap portion to the retaining portion.

3. A vehicle handle device, the vehicle handle device being configured to operate a door lock device by transmitting an operator's operating force via a cable arrangement, the vehicle handle device comprising: An operating component, the operating component being configured to apply the operating force to the cable device by an operator's operation; as well as A handle housing configured to accommodate the operating member. The handle housing includes: The cable mounting base portion, wherein the cable assembly is configured to be arranged in the cable mounting base portion; The cap portion, configured to secure the cable assembly to the cable mounting base portion; and A hinge portion, disposed on the cable fixing base portion and the cap portion, and configured to rotate the cap portion relative to the cable fixing base portion, the hinge portion includes a shaft body portion and a retaining portion, the shaft body portion being disposed on one of the cable fixing base portion and the cap portion, and the retaining portion being disposed on the other of the cable fixing base portion and the cap portion, and configured to rotatably retain the shaft body portion. The handle housing is integrally molded so that it is continuous from the cable fixing base portion to the cap portion via a connector provided on the hinge portion, and The connector is configured to disengage due to rotational force, allowing the cap portion to rotate about the hinge portion. One of the cable fixing base portion and the cap portion includes a rib. The shaft body portion includes a support portion extending from one of the cable fixing base portion and the cap portion. When the cap portion is not rotating, there is a gap between the rib and the peripheral wall of the retaining portion. When the cap portion is not rotating, there is a gap between the support portion and the cable fixing base portion. In the process from the first state, where the cap portion rotates by a first predetermined amount or greater, to the completed state, where clamping and fixing are achieved, the ribs contact the peripheral wall of the retaining portion, and In the process from the second state, in which the cap portion rotates by a second predetermined amount or greater, to the completed state, the support portion contacts the cable fixing base portion.

4. A vehicle handle device configured to operate a door lock device by transmitting an operator's operating force via a cable arrangement, the vehicle handle device comprising: An operating component, the operating component being configured to apply the operating force to the cable device by an operator's operation; as well as A handle housing configured to accommodate the operating member. The handle housing includes: The cable mounting base portion, wherein the cable assembly is configured to be arranged in the cable mounting base portion; The cap portion, configured to secure the cable assembly to the cable mounting base portion; and The hinge portion is configured to rotate the cap portion relative to the cable fixing base portion. The hinge portion includes: The shaft body portion is disposed on one of the cable fixing base portion and the cap portion; and A retaining portion, disposed on the other of the cable fixing base portion and the cap portion, is configured to rotatably retain the shaft body portion, and The handle housing includes a connector on which a disconnecting force is applied when the cap portion rotates, and the handle housing is integrally molded so that the connection from the cable fixing base portion to the cap portion is continuous via the connector. One of the cable fixing base portion and the cap portion includes a rib. The shaft body portion includes a support portion extending from one of the cable fixing base portion and the cap portion. When the cap portion is not rotating, there is a gap between the rib and the peripheral wall of the retaining portion. When the cap portion is not rotating, there is a gap between the support portion and the cable fixing base portion. In the process from the first state, where the cap portion rotates by a first predetermined amount or greater, to the completed state, where clamping and fixing are achieved, the ribs contact the peripheral wall of the retaining portion, and In the process from the second state, in which the cap portion rotates by a second predetermined amount or greater, to the completed state, the support portion contacts the cable fixing base portion.

5. The vehicle handlebar device according to claim 3 or 4, wherein The connector includes: A first connector, configured to connect the shaft body portion to the retaining portion; and A second connector is configured to connect one of the cable fixing base portion and the cap portion to the retaining portion.

6. The vehicle handlebar device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein The handle housing is molded such that the cap portion opens in a straight line relative to the cable fixing base portion, and The first connector and the second connector are arranged in a straight line along the cable fixing base portion and the cap portion.

7. The vehicle handlebar device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein The shaft body includes: Rotation axis; and A support portion, which is connected to the end portion of the rotating shaft and supports the rotating shaft inserted into the retaining portion, and The handle housing includes a limiting portion facing the retaining portion to clamp the supporting portion and is configured to limit the position of the shaft body portion.

8. The vehicle handlebar device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, The main body of the shaft includes a rotating shaft and two support portions, the two support portions being configured to support one end and the other end of the rotating shaft, which is inserted into the retaining portion. Each of the two support portions has a gap, and when the cap portion is not rotated, the gap has a width in the axial direction equal to or greater than a third predetermined width relative to the retaining portion. When the cap portion rotates by a fourth predetermined amount or greater, the width of the gap is less than a fifth predetermined width.

9. The vehicle handlebar device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein The connector includes a third connector, which is positioned such that when the cap portion rotates via the hinge portion toward a side opposite to the cable fixing base portion, a force in the compression direction is applied to the third connector.

10. The vehicle handlebar device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, The connector includes a weak portion having a break strength lower than that of other portions in all regions of the connector.

11. A rotary operating clamp, comprising: Main body; The cap portion engages with the body portion and is configured to clamp and secure other components to the body portion. as well as A hinge portion, disposed on the body portion and the cap portion and rotatable relative to the body portion, the hinge portion including a shaft body portion and a retaining portion, the shaft body portion being disposed on one of the body portion and the cap portion, and the retaining portion being disposed on the other of the body portion and the cap portion, and configured to rotatably retain the shaft body portion. The main body and the cap are integrally molded via a connector provided on the hinge portion, and The connector is configured to disengage due to rotational force to rotate the cap portion about the hinge portion. The connector includes a first connector and a second connector. The first connector is configured to connect the shaft body portion to the retaining portion, and the second connector is configured to connect one of the body portion and the cap portion to the retaining portion.

12. A rotary operating clamp, comprising: Main body; The cap portion engages with the body portion and is configured to clamp and secure other components to the body portion. as well as A hinge portion, disposed on the body portion and the cap portion and rotatable relative to the body portion, the hinge portion including a shaft body portion and a retaining portion, the shaft body portion being disposed on one of the body portion and the cap portion, and the retaining portion being disposed on the other of the body portion and the cap portion, and configured to rotatably retain the shaft body portion. The main body and the cap are integrally molded via a connector provided on the hinge portion, and The connector is configured to disengage due to rotational force, allowing the cap portion to rotate about the hinge portion. One of the main body portion and the cap portion includes a rib. The shaft body portion includes a support portion extending from one of the body portion and the cap portion. When the cap portion is not rotating, there is a gap between the rib and the peripheral wall of the retaining portion. When the cap portion is not rotating, there is a gap between the supporting portion and the main body portion. In the process from the first state, where the cap portion rotates by a first predetermined amount or greater, to the completed state, where clamping and fixing are achieved, the ribs contact the peripheral wall of the retaining portion, and In the process from the second state, in which the cap portion rotates by a second predetermined amount or greater, to the completed state, the support portion comes into contact with the main body portion.

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