Concealed integrated electronic and mechanical in-handle

Abstract

This invention discloses a concealed integrated electronic and mechanical inner handle and a vehicle door. The inner handle includes: a button, a micro switch, a door panel, a mechanical inner handle, a locking mechanism, and a door lock. The door panel has a groove. The mechanical inner handle is disposed within the groove. The locking mechanism is used to lock the door panel and the mechanical inner handle. The door lock cable is connected to the mechanical inner handle. A pressing pressure threshold is set. When the pressing pressure is not less than a first threshold and less than a second threshold, the button moves and triggers the micro switch to electronically unlock the door lock. When the pressing pressure is not less than the second threshold, the locking mechanism unlocks, and the mechanical inner handle can move within the groove. When the mechanical inner handle moves within the groove, it pulls the door lock cable to unlock the door lock. This invention cleverly combines a button-type electronic inner handle with a mechanical inner handle, not only realizing the electrification of the inner handle but also ensuring that the mechanical inner handle provides support in extreme working conditions. It also has an excellent appearance and requires little space in the vehicle door, which is beneficial for its placement.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of vehicle door design technology, and in particular to a concealed integrated electronic and mechanical internal handle. Background Technology

[0002] The interior door handle, as a mechanism that passengers must operate to exit the vehicle, significantly impacts their experience. Traditional interior door handles require passengers to pull the handle to unlock the door. Furthermore, traditional interior door handles require significant space and directly affect the ergonomic space (shoulder space) of the door. Therefore, major automakers have been working to automate the interior door handle. Currently, most interior door handles on the market are electric push-button types to improve passenger comfort. However, to ensure the door can still be opened in case of power failure or emergencies, a concealed mechanical interior door handle is still necessary. This is essentially a combination of an electronic push-button interior door handle and a traditional interior door handle, which is costly and requires more interior space in the door. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a concealed integrated electronic and mechanical handle and door to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a concealed integrated electronic and mechanical handle, comprising:

[0005] The button and the micro switch are spaced apart when the button is not pressed.

[0006] Door panel, wherein the door panel is provided with a sliding groove;

[0007] A mechanical inner handle, wherein the mechanical inner handle is disposed within a slide groove and slidably connected to the slide groove;

[0008] A locking mechanism is connected to the door panel and the internal mechanical handle respectively, and is used to lock the door panel and the internal mechanical handle;

[0009] A door lock, wherein the door lock is provided with a door lock cable, and the door lock cable is connected to a handle inside the mechanism;

[0010] A first threshold and a second threshold are set for the pressing force. When the pressing force is not less than the first threshold and less than the second threshold, the button moves and triggers the micro switch to electronically unlock the door lock. When the pressing force is not less than the second threshold, the locking mechanism unlocks, and the mechanical inner handle can move in the slide groove. When the mechanical inner handle moves in the slide groove, it pulls the door lock cable to unlock the door lock. The first threshold is less than the second threshold.

[0011] Furthermore, the inner handle of the machine is provided with a button limiting end, and the button and the inner handle of the machine are connected in a way that allows them to move relative to each other. When the button is pressed, the button moves toward the button limiting end until it abuts against the button limiting end. The button limiting end restricts the relative displacement between the button and the inner handle of the machine. The distance the button moves to abut against the button limiting end is greater than the distance the button moves to trigger the micro switch.

[0012] Furthermore, the locking mechanism includes a limiting block and a limiting groove, the limiting groove being correspondingly provided with the limiting block, the limiting block being disposed on the inner mechanical handle, and the limiting groove being opened on the door guard plate. When the limiting block is engaged in the limiting groove, the inner mechanical handle is locked by the door guard plate. When the limiting block moves out of the limiting groove, the locking mechanism is unlocked, and the inner mechanical handle can move within the sliding groove.

[0013] Furthermore, the mechanical inner handle includes a first housing with a first sliding cavity and a first elastic element disposed therein. The button includes a pressing part and a moving part connected to each other. The moving part is movably disposed within the first sliding cavity. When the pressing force on the pressing part is not less than a first threshold, the pressing force overcomes the potential energy generated by the pressing on the first elastic element, causing the moving part to move a preset distance, triggering a micro switch, and electronically unlocking the door lock.

[0014] Furthermore, the pressing part is provided with a limiting edge, the button limiting end is the upper edge of the opening of the first housing, the button moves to abut against the button limiting end, the outer wall of the first housing is provided with the limiting block, when the pressing force is not less than the second threshold, the button pushes the button limiting end, causing the limiting block to move out of the limiting groove.

[0015] Furthermore, the mechanical inner handle includes a second housing, which is limited in the pressing direction. The second housing has a second sliding cavity, in which a second elastic element is disposed. The outer wall of the first housing can slide along the inner wall of the second sliding cavity. When the first housing is subjected to a pressing force of not less than a second threshold transmitted by the button, the pressing force overcomes the potential energy generated by the second elastic element, causing the first housing to move towards the second housing. When the limiting block moves out of the limiting groove to release the limitation in the second direction, the mechanical inner handle can be dragged to move along the sliding groove. The mechanical inner handle pulls the door lock cable to mechanically unlock the door lock.

[0016] Furthermore, it also includes a handle; the second housing includes a first outer wall and a second outer wall, the first outer wall and the second outer wall are spaced apart, the handle is connected to the first outer wall, and the door lock cable is connected to the second outer wall.

[0017] Furthermore, the door panel includes a first layer and a second layer, which are spaced apart, and the sliding groove is formed in the first layer.

[0018] Furthermore, the second layer of protective plate is provided with a slide rail along the slide groove direction, and the second housing is provided with a slider, which is slidably connected to the slide rail and can move along the slide rail direction.

[0019] On the other hand, a vehicle door is provided, including a concealed integrated electronic and mechanical internal handle as described in any of the above claims.

[0020] Compared with existing technologies, the beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: The purpose of this patent is to develop a method for concealed integrated electronic and mechanical inner handles, cleverly combining a button-type electronic inner handle with a mechanical inner handle. This not only achieves the electrification of the inner handle but also ensures that the mechanical inner handle provides support in extreme conditions. Most importantly, it boasts an excellent appearance and requires minimal space in the vehicle door, facilitating its installation. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the concealed integrated electronic and mechanical internal handle structure in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the door panel structure in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the mechanical internal handle structure in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structural connection between the first elastic element, the second elastic element, and the mechanical inner handle in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] In the diagram: 100, button; 200, door panel; 300, mechanical inner handle; 110, pressing part; 120, moving part; 210, slide groove; 220, limiting groove; 230, first layer of protective plate; 240, second layer of protective plate; 310, limiting block; 320, first housing; 330, second housing; 410, door lock cable; 111, limiting edge; 321, first sliding cavity; 322, first elastic element; 331, second sliding cavity; 332, second elastic element. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0027] In the description of this invention, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more; the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "head," "tail," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0028] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0029] Please refer to the accompanying drawings in the specification. This invention provides a technical solution: such as... Figure 1 As shown, a concealed integrated electronic and mechanical handle includes:

[0030] Button 100 and micro switch are provided, with the button 100 and the micro switch spaced apart when the button 100 is not pressed;

[0031] Door panel 200, wherein the door panel is provided with a sliding groove 210;

[0032] A mechanical inner handle 300 is disposed within a slide groove 210 and is slidably connected to the slide groove 210.

[0033] A locking mechanism is connected to the door panel 200 and the mechanical inner handle 300 respectively, and is used to lock the door panel 200 and the mechanical inner handle 300.

[0034] A door lock, wherein the door lock is provided with a door lock pull cable 410, and the door lock pull cable 410 is connected to the mechanical inner handle 300;

[0035] A first threshold and a second threshold are set for the pressing force. When the pressing force is not less than the first threshold and less than the second threshold, the button 100 moves and triggers the micro switch to electronically unlock the door lock. When the pressing force is not less than the second threshold, the locking mechanism unlocks, and the mechanical inner handle 300 can move within the slide groove 210. When the mechanical inner handle 300 moves within the slide groove 210, it pulls the door lock cable 410 to mechanically unlock the door lock. The first threshold is less than the second threshold.

[0036] In the above embodiment, before pressing the button, the mechanical inner handle 300 and the door panel 200 are locked by a locking mechanism. A first pressing force and a second pressing force are applied to the button respectively. When the button is subjected to the first pressing force, the button moves towards the mechanical unlocking mechanism along the first direction. When it moves to a preset distance, a micro switch is triggered to unlock the door lock. When the button is subjected to the second pressing force, the button moves to abut against the limit position of the mechanical inner handle 300. The second pressing force pushes the mechanical inner handle 300 through the button, so that the mechanical inner handle 300 and the door panel 200 are unlocked. Then the mechanical inner handle 300 can be dragged along the slide groove, and the mechanical inner handle 300 pulls the door lock cable to unlock the door lock. The purpose of this invention is to develop a method for a hidden integrated electronic inner handle and a mechanical inner handle, which cleverly combines a button-type electronic inner handle and a mechanical inner handle. This not only realizes the electrification of the inner handle, but also ensures that the mechanical inner handle supports the bottom in extreme working conditions. Most importantly, it has a good appearance and requires little space in the car door, which is conducive to its layout.

[0037] Optionally, such as Figure 3 As shown, the inner mechanical handle 300 is provided with a button limiting end. The button 100 and the inner mechanical handle 300 are movably connected. When the button 100 is pressed, the button 100 moves toward the button limiting end until it abuts against the button limiting end. The button limiting end restricts the mutual displacement between the button 100 and the inner mechanical handle 300. The distance that the button 100 moves to abut against the button limiting end is greater than the distance that the button 100 moves to trigger the micro switch.

[0038] Optionally, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the locking mechanism includes a limiting block 310 and a limiting groove 220. The limiting groove 220 is correspondingly provided with the limiting block 310. The limiting block 310 is provided on the mechanical inner handle 300, and the limiting groove 220 is opened on the door guard plate 200. When the limiting block 310 is engaged in the limiting groove 220, the mechanical inner handle 300 is locked by the door guard plate 200. When the limiting block 310 moves out of the limiting groove, the locking mechanism is unlocked, and the mechanical inner handle 300 can move in the sliding groove 210.

[0039] Optionally, such as Figure 3 and 4 As shown, the mechanical inner handle 300 includes a first housing 320, the first housing 320 having a first sliding cavity 321, and a first elastic element 322 disposed in the first sliding cavity 321. The button 100 includes a pressing part 110 and a moving part 120, the pressing part 110 and the moving part 120 being connected. The moving part 120 is movably disposed in the first sliding cavity 321. When the pressing force on the pressing part 110 is not less than a first threshold, the pressing force overcomes the potential energy generated by the pressing of the first elastic element 322, causing the moving part 120 to move a preset distance, triggering a micro switch, and electronically unlocking the door lock.

[0040] Optionally, the pressing part 110 is provided with a limiting edge 111, the button limiting end is the upper edge of the opening of the first housing, the button 100 moves to abut against the button limiting end, and the outer wall of the first housing 320 is provided with the limiting block 310. When the pressing force is not less than the second threshold, the button 100 pushes the button limiting end, causing the limiting block 310 to move out of the limiting groove 220.

[0041] Optionally, such as Figure 3 and 4 As shown, the mechanical inner handle 300 includes a second housing 330, which is limited in the pressing direction. The second housing 330 has a second sliding cavity 331, and a second elastic element 332 is disposed in the second sliding cavity 331. The outer wall of the first housing 320 can slide along the inner wall of the second sliding cavity 331. When the first housing 320 is subjected to a pressing force of not less than a second threshold transmitted by the button 100, the pressing force overcomes the potential energy generated by the second elastic element 332, causing the first housing 320 to move towards the second housing 330. When the limiting block 310 moves out of the limiting groove 220, thereby releasing the locking limitation of the mechanical inner handle 300 and the door guard plate 200, the mechanical inner handle 300 can be dragged to move along the sliding groove 210. The mechanical inner handle 300 pulls the door lock cable 410 to mechanically unlock the door lock.

[0042] Optionally, it also includes a handle; the second housing 330 includes a first outer wall and a second outer wall, the first outer wall and the second outer wall are spaced apart, the handle is connected to the first outer wall, and the door lock cable 410 is connected to the second outer wall.

[0043] Optionally, such as Figure 2 As shown, the door panel 200 includes a first panel 230 and a second panel 240, which are spaced apart. The sliding groove 210 is formed in the first panel 230.

[0044] Optionally, the second layer of protective plate 240 is provided with a slide rail along the slide groove 210, and the second housing 330 is provided with a slider, which is slidably connected to the slide rail and can move along the slide rail.

[0045] On the other hand, a vehicle door is provided, including a concealed integrated electronic and mechanical internal handle as described in any of the above claims.

[0046] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A concealed integrated electronic and mechanical handle, characterized in that, include: The button and the micro switch are spaced apart when the button is not pressed. Door panel, wherein the door panel is provided with a sliding groove; A mechanical inner handle, wherein the mechanical inner handle is disposed within a slide groove and slidably connected to the slide groove; A locking mechanism is connected to the door panel and the internal mechanical handle respectively, and is used to lock the door panel and the internal mechanical handle; A door lock, wherein the door lock is provided with a door lock cable, and the door lock cable is connected to a handle inside the mechanism; A first threshold and a second threshold are set for the pressing force. When the pressing force is not less than the first threshold and less than the second threshold, the button moves and triggers the micro switch to electronically unlock the door lock. When the pressing force is not less than the second threshold, the locking mechanism unlocks, and the mechanical inner handle can move in the slide groove. When the mechanical inner handle moves in the slide groove, it pulls the door lock cable to unlock the door lock. The first threshold is less than the second threshold.

2. The concealed integrated electronic and mechanical handle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner handle of the machine is provided with a button limiting end. The button and the inner handle of the machine are connected in a way that allows them to move relative to each other. When the button is pressed, the button moves toward the button limiting end until it abuts against the button limiting end. The button limiting end restricts the relative displacement between the button and the inner handle of the machine. The distance the button moves to abut against the button limiting end is greater than the distance the button moves to trigger the micro switch.

3. The concealed integrated electronic and mechanical internal handle according to claim 2, characterized in that, The locking mechanism includes a limiting block and a limiting groove. The limiting groove is correspondingly provided with the limiting block. The limiting block is provided on the inner handle of the machine, and the limiting groove is opened on the door guard plate. When the limiting block is engaged in the limiting groove, the inner handle of the machine is locked by the door guard plate. When the limiting block moves out of the limiting groove, the locking mechanism is unlocked, and the inner handle of the machine can move in the sliding groove.

4. A concealed integrated electronic and mechanical internal handle according to claim 3, characterized in that, The mechanical inner handle includes a first housing with a first sliding cavity and a first elastic element disposed therein. The button includes a pressing part and a moving part connected to each other. The moving part is movably disposed within the first sliding cavity. When the pressing force on the pressing part is not less than a first threshold, the pressing force overcomes the potential energy generated by the pressing on the first elastic element, causing the moving part to move a preset distance, triggering a micro switch, and electronically unlocking the door lock.

5. A concealed integrated electronic and mechanical internal handle according to claim 4, characterized in that, include: The pressing part is provided with a limiting edge, and the button limiting end is the upper edge of the opening of the first housing. The button moves to abut against the button limiting end. The outer wall of the first housing is provided with the limiting block. When the pressing force is not less than the second threshold, the button pushes the button limiting end, causing the limiting block to move out of the limiting groove.

6. A concealed integrated electronic and mechanical internal handle according to claim 5, characterized in that, The mechanical inner handle includes a second housing, which is limited in the pressing direction. The second housing has a second sliding cavity, and a second elastic element is disposed in the second sliding cavity. The outer wall of the first housing can slide along the inner wall of the second sliding cavity. When the first housing is subjected to a pressing force of not less than a second threshold transmitted by the button, the pressing force overcomes the potential energy generated by the second elastic element, causing the first housing to move towards the second housing. When the limiting block moves out of the limiting groove to release the limitation in the second direction, the mechanical inner handle can be dragged to move along the sliding groove. The mechanical inner handle pulls the door lock cable to mechanically unlock the door lock.

7. A concealed integrated electronic and mechanical internal handle according to claim 6, characterized in that, It also includes a handle; the second housing includes a first outer wall and a second outer wall, which are spaced apart, the handle is connected to the first outer wall, and the door lock cable is connected to the second outer wall.

8. A concealed integrated electronic and mechanical handle according to claim 6, characterized in that, The door panel includes a first layer and a second layer, which are spaced apart, and the sliding groove is formed in the first layer.

9. A concealed integrated electronic and mechanical handle according to claim 8, characterized in that, The second layer of protective plate is provided with a slide rail along the slide groove direction, and the second housing is provided with a slider. The slider is slidably connected to the slide rail and can move along the slide rail direction.

10. A vehicle door, characterized in that, Includes a concealed integrated electronic and mechanical internal handle as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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