Door handle assembly and door for vehicle

Abstract

The present invention provides a vehicle door handle assembly and door, relating to the technical field of vehicle interior and exterior decoration. The vehicle door handle assembly includes: a mounting reinforcement plate fixedly connected to the outer panel, the mounting reinforcement plate having at least one through-hole and a second mounting hole corresponding to the first mounting hole; a handle base having an inwardly recessed operating space and at least one pin corresponding to the at least one through-hole; the at least one pin passes through the corresponding at least one through-hole to secure the handle base to the mounting reinforcement plate, thereby allowing the operating space of the handle base to face the exterior of the vehicle and be exposed from the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole. The vehicle door handle assembly provided by the present invention is capable of adjusting the gap and flushness.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of interior and exterior decoration of vehicles, and in particular to a door handle assembly and a vehicle door for a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] There are two main types of currently commonly used exterior door handles: exposed and concealed.

[0003] The exposed structure is a handle that protrudes from the surface of the door outer panel. This structure not only has a great impact on the door styling, but also causes great wind resistance during vehicle driving. Therefore, it has gradually been eliminated.

[0004] Hidden handles are categorized as either mechanical or electric. Mechanical handles require a finger to press the handle's push-on end, causing it to rotate laterally or slide horizontally to pop out. Pulling the handle to unlock the door is a delicate process, making it difficult to operate. Electric handles are often driven by a motor, making it difficult to open the door if the motor fails. Furthermore, these designs are expensive. Furthermore, both mechanical and electric hidden handles directly fit into openings in the door's outer panel, making positioning difficult and making it difficult to adjust for gap differences. Summary of the Invention

[0005] An object of a first aspect of the present invention is to provide a vehicle door handle assembly capable of adjusting gap flushness.

[0006] A further object of the first aspect of the present invention is to provide a vehicle door handle assembly that is highly convenient to operate.

[0007] A second aspect of the present invention is to provide a vehicle door having a door handle assembly capable of adjusting the gap flushness.

[0008] According to the first aspect above, the present invention provides a door handle assembly for a vehicle, wherein the vehicle door includes an outer panel and an inner panel arranged from the outside to the inside in a transverse direction of the vehicle, the outer panel having a first mounting hole, the door handle assembly being disposed between the outer panel and the inner panel, and the door handle assembly comprising:

[0009] An installation reinforcement plate fixedly connected to the outer plate, the installation reinforcement plate having at least one through hole and a second installation hole corresponding to the first installation hole;

[0010] The handle base has an inwardly recessed operating space and at least one pin corresponding to the at least one through hole;

[0011] The at least one pin shaft passes through the corresponding at least one through hole to fix the handle base to the mounting reinforcement plate, so that the operating space of the handle base faces the outside of the vehicle and is exposed from the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole.

[0012] Optionally, the via hole is an oblong hole

[0013] Optionally, the upper portion of the mounting reinforcement plate is connected to the outer plate by welding, and the lower portion is connected to the outer plate by gluing.

[0014] Optionally, the door handle assembly also includes:

[0015] A handle base, disposed in the operating space and linked to a door lock of the vehicle door;

[0016] The handle cover partially covers the operating space on the handle base and is connected to the handle base. The handle cover is used to drive the handle base to open the door lock after being operated.

[0017] Optionally, a through hole is formed on the handle base, and a first connecting portion extending outward is provided on a surface of the handle base facing the inner plate at a position adjacent to the through hole, and a first through hole is formed on the first connecting portion;

[0018] A second connecting portion extending outward is provided on a surface of the handle base that is in contact with the handle base. The second connecting portion passes through the through hole and then extends out of the handle base. A second through hole is provided at a position corresponding to the first through hole after the second connecting portion extends out.

[0019] A rotating shaft is passed through the first through hole and the second through hole, and the handle base can rotate around the rotating shaft after the handle cover is operated. The second connecting part is linked to the door lock of the vehicle door, so that after the handle cover is operated, the handle base is driven to rotate in the first direction to open the door lock.

[0020] Optionally, a spring is sleeved on the rotating shaft, and the spring has two opposite ends respectively connected to the first connecting part and the second connecting part. The spring is used to rotate the handle base in a second direction opposite to the first direction and reset it after the car door is opened.

[0021] Optionally, the edge of the first mounting hole extends toward the inner plate to form a flange, and the flange overlaps the edge of the groove.

[0022] Optionally, the door handle assembly also includes:

[0023] a base decorative plate, disposed in the groove and connected to both the handle base and the outer plate;

[0024] The handle base is provided with a mounting portion for mounting the door lock core, and a lock core cover plate is connected to a position on the handle base corresponding to the mounting portion.

[0025] Optionally, the second connecting part is connected to the door lock via a claw and a pull rod, one end of the claw is connected to the second connecting part, and the other end is provided with a slot connected to the pull rod, and the pull rod is connected to the door lock.

[0026] According to the above second aspect, the present invention further provides a vehicle door, comprising the above door handle assembly.

[0027] The door handle assembly for a vehicle provided by the present invention includes a mounting reinforcement plate and a handle base. The mounting reinforcement plate is arranged between the door outer panel and the handle base, and is an intermediate component connecting the door outer panel and the handle base. At least one through-hole is opened on the mounting reinforcement plate. Correspondingly, a pin shaft corresponding to the through-hole is provided on the handle base. The through-hole is arranged to provide a certain adjustment space for the pin shaft, so that the gap surface difference between the handle base and the mounting reinforcement plate can be adjusted.

[0028] Furthermore, the door handle assembly also includes a handle base and a handle cover. The handle base is positioned within the operating space and is linked to the door lock. The handle cover partially covers the operating space on the handle base and is connected to the handle base. The handle cover is snap-fitted or screwed to the handle base. When operated, the handle cover drives the handle base to unlock the door. While the operating space is partially exposed for easy identification, it is also partially concealed behind the handle cover, enhancing operational convenience.

[0029] Based on the following detailed description of specific embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art will become more aware of the above and other objects, advantages and features of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] Hereinafter, some specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail in an exemplary and non-limiting manner with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the accompanying drawings indicate the same or similar components or parts. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that these drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the accompanying drawings:

[0031] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a door handle assembly for a vehicle in a closed state according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 2 is an enlarged structural schematic diagram of a door handle assembly for a vehicle in a closed state according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 3 is a structural disassembled view of a door handle assembly for a vehicle according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 4 is a schematic structural diagram of a door handle assembly for a vehicle in an open state according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 5 is an enlarged structural schematic diagram of a door handle assembly for a vehicle in an open state according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 6 The figure is a schematic diagram of the rear structure of a door handle assembly for a vehicle according to one embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] The following describes embodiments of the present invention in detail, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended to be used to explain the present invention, and are not to be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0038] Figure 1 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a door handle assembly for a vehicle in a closed state according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 The figure is an enlarged structural schematic diagram of a door handle assembly for a vehicle in a closed state according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 1 is a structural disassembled view of a door handle assembly for a vehicle according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 The figure is a schematic structural diagram of a door handle assembly for a vehicle in an open state according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 The figure is an enlarged structural schematic diagram of a vehicle door handle assembly in an open state according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the rear structure of a door handle assembly for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3As shown, and with reference to other figures, the present invention provides a door handle assembly for a vehicle. The vehicle door includes an outer panel 30 and an inner panel (not shown) arranged from outside to inside along the transverse direction of the vehicle. A first mounting hole 31 is defined in the outer panel 30. The door handle assembly is disposed between the outer panel 30 and the inner panel (not shown). The door handle assembly includes a mounting reinforcement plate 10 and a handle base 20. The mounting reinforcement plate 10 is fixedly connected to the outer panel 30. The mounting reinforcement plate 10 has at least one through-hole 12 and a second mounting hole 11 corresponding to the first mounting hole 31. The handle base 20 has an inwardly recessed operating space 24 and at least one pin 26 corresponding to the at least one through-hole 12. The at least one pin 26 passes through the corresponding at least one through-hole 12 to secure the handle base 20 to the mounting reinforcement plate 10, thereby allowing the operating space 24 of the handle base 20 to face the outside of the vehicle and be exposed through the first mounting hole 31 and the second mounting hole 11.

[0039] In the vehicle door handle assembly provided in this embodiment, the mounting reinforcement plate 10 is fixed to the outer panel 30, thereby allowing the handle base 20 to directly mate with the mounting reinforcement plate 10 and thus be mounted on the outer panel 30, thereby avoiding the problem of positioning difficulties and inconvenience in adjusting the gap and flushness caused by the need to directly mate with the outer panel 30. By providing at least one through hole 12 in the mounting reinforcement plate 10 and correspondingly providing a pin 26 on the handle base 20 corresponding to the through hole 12, the pin 26 passes through the through hole 12, thereby directly securing the handle base 20 to the mounting reinforcement plate 10, thereby adjusting the gap and flushness between the handle base 20 and the mounting reinforcement plate 10.

[0040] In a preferred embodiment, the through hole 12 is an oblong hole. This allows for fine-tuning of the relative position between the handle base 20 and the mounting reinforcement plate 10, avoiding gap issues caused by machining errors. Furthermore, the through hole 12 includes a primary positioning hole 121 and a secondary positioning hole 122. Correspondingly, the pin 26 includes a primary positioning pin 261 and a secondary positioning pin 262. This coordination allows for better positioning and further adjustment of gap and flushness.

[0041] In a preferred embodiment, the upper portion of the mounting reinforcement plate 10 is connected to the outer panel 30 by welding, and the lower portion is connected to the outer panel 30 by gluing, thereby increasing the rigidity of the connection.

[0042] Continue to see Figure 3 In a specific embodiment, the vehicle door handle assembly further includes a handle base 40 and a handle cover 50. The handle base 40 is disposed in the operating space 24 and is linked to the door lock of the vehicle door. Figure 2As shown, the handle cover 50 partially covers the operating space 24 on the handle base 20 and is connected to the handle base 40. The handle cover 50 is clipped or screwed to the handle base 20. The handle cover 50 is used to drive the handle base 40 to unlock the door after being operated. On the one hand, the operating space 24 is partially exposed, making it easy to identify. On the other hand, the operating space 24 is partially hidden behind the handle cover 50, making it easy to operate. Specifically, when it is necessary to open the vehicle door, the passenger inserts their hand into the operating space 24 (at least four fingers are allowed to enter the operating space 24), pulls the handle cover 50 from the inside out, and drives the handle base 40 to unlock the door. Compared with the hidden handles in the prior art (only one finger can be inserted into the operating space of the handle), the vehicle door handle assembly provided by the present invention has a larger operating space 24, allowing at least four fingers of the passenger to enter at the same time, making it more convenient and easy to open the vehicle door, and conforming to ergonomics.

[0043] like Figure 6 As shown, in a specific embodiment, a through hole 22 is provided on the handle base 20. A first connecting portion 21 extending outward is provided on a surface of the handle base 20 facing the inner plate (not shown) adjacent to the through hole 22. A first through hole is provided on the first connecting portion 21. A second connecting portion 41 extending outward is provided on a surface of the handle base 40 that is in contact with the handle base 20. The second connecting portion 41 passes through the through hole 22 and extends out of the handle base 20. After the second connecting portion 41 extends out, a second through hole is provided at a position corresponding to the first through hole. The number of first connecting portions 21 can be multiple, such as 2, 4, or 5, preferably 3. The number of second connecting portions 41 can also be multiple, such as 3, 4, or 5, preferably 2. A rotation axis 42 is provided through the first and second through holes. The handle base 40 rotates about the rotation axis 42 after the handle cover 50 is operated. The second connecting portion 41 is linked to the door lock of the vehicle door, so that when the handle cover 50 is operated, the handle base 40 rotates in the first direction, thereby unlocking the door. The handle base 40 is connected to the handle base 20 via the rotation axis 42. The handle base 40 rotates about the rotation axis 42, driving the door lock to open.

[0044] Specifically, the rotating shaft 42 is made of metal, nylon, thermosetting plastic or other materials. If it is made of metal material, the layout space can be further reduced and the structural strength can be improved under the same rigidity requirement.

[0045] In a preferred embodiment, a spring 43 is sleeved around the rotating shaft 42. The spring 43 has two opposing ends connected to the first connecting portion 21 and the second connecting portion 41, respectively. The spring 43 is used to rotate the handle base 40 in a second direction, opposite the first direction, to reset the handle base 40 after the door is opened. The second direction is opposite the first direction. When the door is opened, the passenger releases the handle cover 50, and the spring 43 automatically retracts the handle base 40. A buffer block 25 is provided on the handle base 20 to prevent unusual noises caused by the rapid retraction of the handle base 40. Furthermore, damping can be provided on the handle base 40 or the handle base 20 to slow down the retraction of the handle base 40 and eliminate unusual noises. Furthermore, the handle cover 50 and handle base 40 can be driven by a rack, motor, hydraulics, or pneumatics, thereby converting the door opening method from mechanical to electric. However, this would increase the cost and weight of the door.

[0046] Furthermore, the handle cover 50 is operated in a flip-up manner.

[0047] In a more preselected embodiment, the edge of the first mounting hole 31 extends toward the inner panel (not shown) to form a flange, and the flange overlaps the edge of the groove. The edges of the handle base 20 and the handle base 40 are hidden behind the flange, making the car door beautiful, and the handle cover 50 is flush with the outer wall surface of the outer panel 30, which can achieve a visually hidden effect.

[0048] In one specific embodiment, the door handle assembly further includes a base decorative plate 80 disposed within the recess, connected to the handle base 40 and the outer panel 30. The base decorative plate 80 is connected to the handle base 40 and the outer panel 30 by snapping or screwing. Preferably, the handle cover 50 completely covers the handle base 40, making it invisible from the outside of the door. The base decorative plate 80 covers the portion of the operating space 24 not covered by the handle base 40, thereby maximizing aesthetics.

[0049] In a specific embodiment, the handle base 20 is provided with a mounting portion 23 for mounting a door lock cylinder. A lock cylinder cover plate 60 is connected to the handle base 40 at a position corresponding to the mounting portion 23. The lock cylinder cover plate 60 is clipped onto the handle base 40 via a snap-fit ​​structure, covering the lock cylinder. A notch is provided at the end of the lock cylinder cover plate 60. If the smart key or vehicle power supply prevents unlocking, the lock cylinder cover plate 60 can be pried open with a mechanical key to unlock the vehicle door. Furthermore, the lock cylinder cover plate 60 is integrated with the handle cover plate 50 to further improve the appearance quality.

[0050] In a preferred embodiment, the second connecting portion 41 is connected to the door lock via a claw 44 and a pull rod. One end of the claw 44 is connected to the second connecting portion 41, and the other end is provided with a slot for connecting to the pull rod, which is connected to the door lock. Specifically, when there are multiple second connecting portions 41, the claw 44 is connected to one of the second connecting portions 41, and the connection method is preferably that the claw 44 is sleeved on the second connecting portion 41.

[0051] In a specific embodiment, a handle antenna 90 is also integrated into the door handle assembly and is installed on the inner side of the handle base 40 through a snap-fit ​​structure. A handle tow line is provided on the handle antenna 90 and is fixed to the handle base 40 through a snap.

[0052] Preferably, a sealing ring 70 is provided between the mounting reinforcement plate 10 and the handle base 20 to provide a seal. The sealing ring 70 can be mounted on the handle base 20 by secondary injection molding, snap-fitting, or gluing. Furthermore, a projection welding nut is provided on the mounting reinforcement plate 10, and the handle base 20 is mounted on the mounting reinforcement plate 10 by bolts.

[0053] The present invention also provides a vehicle door, comprising the vehicle door handle assembly provided by any one of the above embodiments. The vehicle door has a beautiful appearance, is easy to open, has a simple structure, and is low in cost.

[0054] At this point, those skilled in the art will recognize that, although a number of exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described in detail herein, many other variations or modifications consistent with the principles of the present invention may be directly determined or derived from the disclosure of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should be understood and deemed to cover all such other variations or modifications.

Claims

1. A door handle assembly for a vehicle, characterized in that: The vehicle door includes an outer panel and an inner panel arranged from outside to inside along the transverse direction of the vehicle, a first mounting hole is provided on the outer panel, and the door handle assembly is arranged between the outer panel and the inner panel. The door handle assembly includes: An installation reinforcement plate fixedly connected to the outer plate, the installation reinforcement plate having at least one through hole and a second installation hole corresponding to the first installation hole; The handle base has an inwardly recessed operating space and at least one pin corresponding to the at least one through hole; The at least one pin passes through the corresponding at least one through-hole to fix the handle base to the mounting reinforcement plate, so that the operating space of the handle base faces the outside of the vehicle and is exposed from the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole; and The upper portion of the mounting reinforcement plate is connected to the outer plate by welding, and the lower portion is connected to the outer plate by gluing; The through hole is configured as an oblong hole, and the pin passes through the through hole to directly fix the handle base to the reinforcement plate, so as to adjust the gap surface difference between the handle base and the mounting reinforcement plate; Also includes: A handle base, disposed in the operating space and linked to a door lock of the vehicle door; The handle cover partially covers the operating space on the handle base and is connected to the handle base. The handle cover is used to drive the handle base to open the door lock after being operated.

2. The vehicle door handle assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: A through hole is formed on the handle base, and a first connecting portion extending outward is provided on a surface of the handle base facing the inner plate at a position adjacent to the through hole, wherein the first connecting portion is provided with a first through hole; A second connecting portion extending outward is provided on a surface of the handle base that is in contact with the handle base. The second connecting portion passes through the through hole and then extends out of the handle base. A second through hole is provided at a position corresponding to the first through hole after the second connecting portion extends out. A rotating shaft is passed through the first through hole and the second through hole, and the handle base can rotate around the rotating shaft after the handle cover is operated. The second connecting part is linked to the door lock of the vehicle door, so that after the handle cover is operated, the handle base is driven to rotate in the first direction to open the door lock.

3. The vehicle door handle assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: A spring is sleeved on the rotating shaft, and the spring has two opposite ends respectively connected to the first connecting part and the second connecting part. The spring is used to rotate the handle base in a second direction opposite to the first direction and reset it after the car door is opened.

4. The vehicle door handle assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The edge of the first mounting hole extends toward the inner plate to form a flange, and the flange overlaps the edge of the groove of the operating space.

5. The vehicle door handle assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: Also includes: a base decorative plate, disposed in the groove of the operating space and connected to both the handle base and the outer plate; The handle base is provided with a mounting portion for mounting the door lock core, and a lock core cover plate is connected to a position on the handle base corresponding to the mounting portion.

6. The vehicle door handle assembly according to any one of claim 5, characterized in that: The second connecting portion is connected to the door lock via a claw and a pull rod. One end of the claw is connected to the second connecting portion, and the other end is provided with a slot connected to the pull rod. The pull rod is connected to the door lock.

7. A vehicle door, characterized in that: The vehicle door handle assembly comprises the vehicle door handle assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

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