Outer handle for wing leaf element of vehicle, arrangement of outer handle on wing leaf element for vehicle, and vehicle

Abstract

The invention relates to an outer handle (2) for a wing element (3) of a vehicle, comprising at least two surface regions (OB1, OB2) facing away from each other, the outer handle (2) having at least one sensor (12), by means of the sensor, not only a human-induced actuation on a first surface region among the surface regions (OB1, OB2), which is provided for inducing the first function, but also a human-induced actuation on a second surface region (OB2), which faces away from the first surface region (OB1), which is provided for inducing the first function or the second function, can be detected.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an outer handle for a wing element of a vehicle as described in the preamble of claim 1. Furthermore, the present invention relates to an arrangement system of such an outer handle on a wing element of a vehicle as described in the preamble of claim 7. The present invention also relates to a vehicle including at least one such arrangement system. Background Art

[0002] DE 10 2015 101 164 A1 discloses a known door handle unit for operating a lock of a door or a flap, which door handle unit has a door handle and a carrier element, wherein the door handle can be fixed to the door by the carrier element. A sensor device is provided, which detects an object approaching the door handle by measuring technology. A display device is also provided, which provides at least one visual indication, wherein the sensor device and the display device are arranged in the door handle unit, in particular in the door handle. Furthermore, WO2019 / 219508A1 discloses a vehicle having a door adjustably arranged on a vehicle body and a device for manually and / or motor-driven adjustment of the door relative to the vehicle body. Furthermore, a door handle arrangement system is known from DE 20 2019102 809 U1. Furthermore, EP 3 194 696 B1 discloses a handle device for a closing device of a movable part of a vehicle, such as a door, a flap, etc. Furthermore, an outer door handle system for a vehicle is known from EP 1 402138B1, wherein a side door, a tailgate or a trunk is equipped with an access cover. Furthermore, EP 3 025 001 B1 discloses a door handle system for a vehicle door. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The object of the present invention is to create an outer handle for a wing element of a vehicle, an arrangement system of such an outer handle on a wing element of a vehicle, and a vehicle including at least one such arrangement system, so that a particularly advantageous operation of the wing element can be achieved in a particularly advantageous manner.

[0004] According to the present invention, the object is solved by an outer handle having the features of claim 1, by an arrangement system having the features of claim 7, and by a vehicle having the features of claim 14. Advantageous design solutions of the present invention are the technical solutions of the dependent claims.

[0005] A first aspect of the present invention relates to an outer handle for a wing element of a vehicle, in particular for a motor vehicle. The outer handle is arranged or can be arranged on the wing element. This means that a vehicle, preferably configured as a motor vehicle, in particular configured as a motor vehicle and quite particularly configured as a passenger car, in its fully manufactured state has a wing element and an outer handle arranged on the wing element. Thus, when the outer handle is arranged on a vehicle door, the outer handle remains and is thus arranged on the wing element. The outer handle has at least two mutually facing surface areas, namely a first surface area and a second surface area. The first surface area faces away from the second surface area, and the second surface area faces away from the first surface area. In particular, for example, each surface area can be a part of the surface of the outer handle, also called the overall surface. Preferably, the overall surface is or forms the outer skin of the outer handle, so that the surface area is also a part of the outer skin, called the outer skin part. The outer skin of the outer handle is also called the handle outer skin or the first outer skin. When the outer skin is mentioned above and below, if there is no other indication, this should be understood as the first outer skin of the outer handle. The first outer skin is the outer skin that can be visually and tactilely perceived by a person staying in the surroundings of the outer handle and the wing element. This means that a person staying in the surroundings can see with their eyes and thus visually perceive the first outer skin, and a person staying in the surroundings can touch and thus tactilely perceive the first outer skin, especially in the fully manufactured state of the vehicle. Thus, the outer skin is the above-mentioned surface that can be visually and tactilely perceived by a person staying in the surroundings, so that, for example, the surface or the first outer skin is the outermost surface of the outer handle.

[0006] A wing flap element can be understood as a component that is movably, in particular pivotably, held or can be held, i.e., arranged or can be arranged, on a vehicle body structure, such as a self-supporting body structure, and the interior space of the vehicle, also referred to as the passenger compartment or passenger space, is formed by the body structure. Thus, in the fully manufactured state of the vehicle, the wing flap element is configured to be separate from the body structure and is movably, in particular pivotably, held on the body structure. In particular, the wing flap element is assigned to a body structure opening of the body structure. The wing flap element can move, in particular pivot, relative to the body structure between a closed position and at least one open position. In the closed position, at least a partial region of the body structure opening is enclosed by the wing flap element. In the open position, the wing flap element releases the said partial region of the body structure opening. Quite particularly, an outer handle is arranged beside or on the outer side of the wing flap element, and the outer side of the wing flap element faces away from the interior space of the vehicle and towards the surrounding environment of the vehicle and thus towards the surrounding environment of the wing flap element, at least in the closed position of the wing flap element. During vehicle travel, a person, such as a male or female driver of the vehicle, may stay in the interior space of the vehicle. In particular, the wing flap element can be, for example, a door, in particular a side door, and the body structure opening can be, for example, a doorway. Thus, for example, in the open position of the wing flap element, the above-mentioned person can get into the interior space or get out of the interior space via the released partial region of the body structure opening. Here, in particular, it is conceivable that the doorway is a side doorway and is thus, for example, arranged on the left or right side of the body structure and thus of the vehicle in the vehicle transverse direction. It is also conceivable that the wing flap element is a flap, such as a tail flap or a front flap. For example, the wing flap element can be a trunk flap or a trunk lid or a tailgate or a hood. Thus, for example, the body structure opening can be a doorway, in particular a side or rear doorway, or a front or rear storage box opening, such that, for example, a front or rear storage box of the vehicle, in particular a trunk, can be accessed via the released partial region of the body structure opening in the open position of the wing flap element. Thus, the wing flap element is a component configured to be separate from the body structure and is movably, in particular pivotably, arranged or can be arranged, and thus held or can be held, on the body structure.

[0007] For example, a person staying in the surrounding environment can grasp the outer handle with their hand and, for example, at least partially surround and hold it. Thus, for example, a person can operate the wing flap element via the outer handle and thereby move it, for example, in particular using muscle power, from the closed position to the open position relative to the body structure. In particular, when the wing flap element is configured as a door, in particular a side door, the outer handle is also referred to as a door handle or an outer door handle.

[0008] Furthermore, it can be envisaged that, especially in the fully manufactured state of the vehicle, the wing element is provided with a lock, especially when the wing element is configured as a door, especially as a side door, and the lock is also referred to as a door lock or configured as a door lock. By means of this lock, the wing element, which is movably, especially pivotally, arranged or can be arranged on the vehicle body structure between the closed position and the at least one open position, can be locked or is locked in the closed position, especially relative to the body structure and / or form-fittingly, such that the wing element is stopped and thus prevented from accidentally moving from the closed position to the open position. For example, the lock can be unlocked and thus transferred from the locked state to the unlocked state, so that the lock releases the wing element, which was initially in the closed position, for movement from the closed position to the open position relative to the body structure. In particular, the lock can be an integral part of the wing element or can be held on the wing element, such that, for example, the lock can move, especially pivot, with the wing element relative to the body structure between the closed position and the at least one open position.

[0009] For example, a lock can be adjusted between a locked state and an unlocked state. By unlocking the lock, the lock is placed in, i.e., transferred to, the unlocked state from the locked state. For example, if the wing element is initially in the closed position and the lock is in the locked state during this time, the wing element is locked in the closed position by means of the lock and thus prevented from accidentally moving to the open position relative to the vehicle body structure. To open the wing element, i.e., to move it from the closed position to the open position, the lock is unlocked and thus transferred from the locked state to the unlocked state. Thus, the lock releases the wing element for movement from the closed position to the open position relative to the vehicle body structure. For example, a locking element, such as a locking bolt also referred to as a latch bolt, is fixed on the vehicle body structure, in particular on a vehicle pillar of the vehicle body structure, which is configured, for example, as a door pillar and is also referred to as a body pillar or vehicle body structure pillar. In the closed position of the wing element and in the locked state of the lock, for example, the lock, in particular the fork latch of the lock, interacts, in particular in a form-fitting manner, with the locking element, so that the wing element is or can be locked in the closed position in a form-fitting manner. For example, the lock has a lock element, which can be, for example, the aforementioned fork latch. For example, in the closed position of the wing element and in the locked state of the lock, the lock element interacts, in particular in a form-fitting manner, with the locking element, so that the wing element is locked or can be locked, in particular in a form-fitting manner, in the closed position. For example, the lock element can move, in particular in a translational and / or rotational movement, between a locked position and an unlocked position relative to the base element of the lock and in particular relative to the locking element. In particular, for example, by unlocking the lock, the lock element can move from the locked position to the unlocked position. In the closed position of the wing element and in the locked position of the lock element, the lock element interacts, in particular in a form-fitting manner, with the locking element, so that the wing element is locked or can be locked in the closed position. For example, by unlocking the lock or when unlocking the lock, for example, the lock element moves from the locked position to the unlocked position, in which the interaction of the lock element with the locking element stops. Thereby, the wing element is released for movement from the closed position to the open position relative to the vehicle body structure.

[0010] In order to be able to implement in a particularly advantageous manner the particularly advantageous operation of the wing flap element at present, according to the present invention, the outer handle has at least one sensor, also called the first sensor, by means of which it is possible to detect not only the operation, i.e., the manipulation, of the first surface area caused by a person staying in the surrounding environment and provided for causing a first function, but also the operation, i.e., the manipulation, of the second surface area facing away from the first surface area caused by a person and provided for causing the first function or a second function. In other words, by operating, i.e., manipulating, the first surface area, the first function can be realized, i.e., triggered. The first function can be a function of the vehicle, especially of the wing flap element. By operating, i.e., manipulating, the second surface area, the first function can be caused, i.e., triggered, or by operating, i.e., manipulating, the second surface area, a second function different from the first function can be caused, i.e., triggered. For example, the second function is a function of the vehicle, especially of the wing flap element. Here it is stipulated that by means of the same sensor, not only the operation of the first surface area but also the operation of the second surface area can be detected. The operation or manipulation of the first surface area is also called the first operation or the first manipulation, and the operation or manipulation of the second surface area is also called the second operation or the second manipulation. Since by means of the same sensor, not only the first operation but also the second operation can be detected, such an arrangement system can be avoided in which there is a first sensor configured for the first operation and the second operation and only for detecting the first operation and an additional second sensor configured for the first operation and the second operation and only for detecting the second operation, so that the number of components of the outer handle and thus the cost and weight can be made particularly small. Therefore, the present invention enables: outside the wing flap element, i.e., on the outer side of the wing flap element, to create an operating site, and by means of the same sensor, not only the first operation but also the second operation can be detected, the operating site can be designed to be particularly advantageous for the structural space. For example, structural space can be saved in this way, and this structural space can be used, for example, for other structural elements, such as electronic elements and / or sensors.

[0011] Preferably, the operating site includes the at least one sensor mentioned. Preferably, the outer handle has at least one second sensor or a plurality of second sensors, wherein the foregoing and subsequent descriptions regarding the at least one sensor can also be transferred to the corresponding second sensor without any problem and vice versa. By means of the second sensor, not only the first operation but also the second operation can be detected. Thereby, a respective and particularly large detection area can be detected for each operation or manipulation, and within this detection area, the respective operation of the respective surface area can be detected safely and precisely.

[0012] Since it is possible to detect not only the first operation on the first surface area but also the second operation on the second surface area with the same sensor, it is possible to implement the operation of the outer handle from both sides in a manner that is particularly advantageous in terms of cost, structural space, and weight, where the operation from both sides is also referred to as a two-way operation. Since the outer handle and thus the surface area and especially the operating part are arranged on the outside of the sash element and are thus in the aforementioned surroundings, the operating part is an open or easily and comfortably accessible operating part from the outside, by means of which the respective function can be easily and comfortably initiated, i.e., triggered. In addition, since the operating part can be designed to be particularly small and is thus particularly advantageous for the structural space, a particularly good visual impression of the vehicle can be generally ensured.

[0013] In principle, it is conceivable that the first surface area and / or the second surface area are configured to be curved and are configured, for example, as concave or convex. In addition, it is conceivable that the respective surface areas extend in their respective planes, such that, for example, the first surface area extends in a first plane and the second surface area extends in a second plane. It is conceivable that these planes are spaced apart from each other by a distance and extend parallel to each other, but alternatively these planes extend inclined or perpendicular to each other.

[0014] For example, the respective operation on the respective surface element can be understood as at least one contact of a person with the respective surface area. In addition, the respective operation on the respective surface area can be understood, for example, as causing the respective surface area to move, especially relative to the respective other surface area. Quite particularly, this movement is a so-called micro-movement, which takes place only over a very short distance or a very short path.

[0015] In order to be able to advantageously, especially precisely, detect not only the first operation on the first surface area but also the second operation on the second surface area with the same sensor and thus ensure a particularly advantageous, especially comfortable and precise operation of the sash element, it is provided in one embodiment of the invention that the sensor provides, especially provides exactly one electric field and / or magnetic field and is configured for: not only detecting the first change of the field caused by the first operation on the first surface area and thereby detecting the first operation on the first surface area, but also detecting the second change of the field caused by the second operation on the second surface area and thereby detecting the second operation on the second surface area.

[0016] In order to be able to precisely detect not only the first operation but also the second operation and thus ensure a particularly advantageous operation of the wing flap element, in another design of the present invention, it is provided that the first surface area is provided with a first detection element in addition to the sensor arrangement, and the first detection element can move in a first direction relative to the sensor and relative to the field by the first operation on the first surface area and thereby cause a first change. The second surface area is provided with a second detection element in addition to the sensor and in addition to the first detection element, and the second detection element can move in a second direction opposite to the first direction relative to the sensor and relative to the field by the second operation on the second surface area and thereby cause a second change. The first detection element is preferably arranged outside the second detection element, and the second detection element is preferably arranged outside the first detection element. For example, each surface area is formed by the housing of the outer handle, wherein the receiving space, also called the internal space, of the outer handle is formed by the housing, in particular by the inner peripheral surface of the housing. Here, the surface area points away from the receiving space, in particular the inner peripheral surface points away from the surface area and faces the internal space. Here, in particular, it is provided that each detection element is arranged in the receiving space. For example, each respective detection element is formed of a magnetic material, in particular a ferromagnetic material and / or in particular of a conductive material, so that the respective movement of each respective detection element relative to the field causes a respective change in the field. Thus, each operation can be precisely detected.

[0017] In order to be able to safely detect the respective operation or manipulation of the respective surface area and thus ensure a particularly advantageous, in particular comfortable, operation of the wing flap element, in another design of the present invention, it is provided that the first surface area can move in a first direction relative to the sensor and relative to the field by the operation on the first surface area, and the first detection element is coupled to the first surface area and thus moves in the first direction relative to the sensor and relative to the field together with the first surface area. Here, it is preferably provided that the second surface area can move in a second direction relative to the sensor and relative to the field by the second operation on the second surface area, wherein the second detection element is coupled to the second surface area and thus can move in the second direction relative to the sensor and relative to the field together with the second surface area. In particular, preferably the first surface area can and the first detection element can move with the first surface area in the first direction relative to the sensor, relative to the field, relative to the second surface area and relative to the second detection element, and preferably the second surface area and the second detection element can move in the second direction relative to the sensor, relative to the field, relative to the first detection element and relative to the first surface area. Thereby, a safe and precise detection of the respective operation can be ensured.

[0018] In order for the people staying in the surrounding environment to be able to operate their respective surface areas and thus the wing flap elements particularly comfortably, in another design of the present invention, it is stipulated that one of the directions points away from the wing flap element starting from the respective surface area, and the other direction points towards the wing flap element starting from the respective surface area.

[0019] Another embodiment is characterized in that the sensor is configured as an inductive sensor. Thereby, the sensor is particularly robust with respect to external influences or environmental influences (such as water and thus rain). Therefore, for example, it can be avoided that the operation of the respective surface area is detected erroneously.

[0020] It has also been shown to be particularly advantageous that the sensor has at least one strain gauge. The strain gauge can particularly advantageously detect not only the deformation in the first direction or the deformation occurring in the first direction and especially caused by the first operation, such as the deformation of the substrate provided with the strain gauge, but also the deformation occurring in the one or the said direction opposite to the first direction and, for example, caused by the second operation, especially the deformation of the substrate, so that the operation can be detected particularly well and precisely. In particular, the substrate is part of the outer handle.

[0021] The second aspect of the present invention relates to an arrangement system of an outer handle, especially an outer handle according to the first aspect of the present invention, on a wing flap element for a vehicle, especially for a motor vehicle. In such an arrangement system, the outer handle is held and thus arranged on the wing flap element. In addition, in this arrangement system, the outer handle has at least two surface areas facing away from each other, namely a first surface area and a second surface area. The first surface area faces away from the second surface area, and the second surface area faces away from the first surface area.

[0022] In order to now be able to achieve a particularly advantageous operation of the wing flap element in a particularly advantageous manner, according to the present invention, the outer handle has at least one sensor also called the first sensor, by means of which it is possible to detect not only the operation, i.e., the manipulation, of the first surface area caused by a person staying in the surrounding environment and provided for causing a first function, but also the operation, i.e., the manipulation, of the second surface area facing away from the first surface area caused by a person and provided for causing a first function or a second function. The advantages and advantageous designs of the first aspect of the present invention can be regarded as the advantages and advantageous designs of the second aspect of the present invention, and vice versa.

[0023] In a particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention, it is provided that one of the surface areas faces the wing element and faces away from the other surface area, and the other surface area faces away from the wing element and away from the one surface area. This allows a particularly advantageous arrangement of the surface areas relative to one another, so that people who are in the surroundings can operate the respective surface area and thus the wing element particularly comfortably.

[0024] In order to enable particularly comfortable operation of the leaf element and thus of the vehicle, it is provided in another embodiment of the invention that the first function comprises electrically unlocking the lock. Electrically unlocking the lock can be understood as: the electrical unlocking of the lock is caused or can be caused by a first operation on the first surface area. In other words, the lock can be electrically unlocked by a first operation on the first surface area, so that the lock is electrically transferred from a locked state to an unlocked state. In particular, electrically unlocking the lock can be understood as, for example, actuating, in particular electrically actuating, an electrically operable actuator, also referred to as a first actuator, which is, for example, configured as an electric motor, due to a first operation on the first surface area. By actuating the first actuator in this way, the first actuator is electrically operated, so that the lock element is moved, for example, from a locked position to an unlocked position by means of the first actuator, in particular with the use of electrical energy supplied to the first actuator and thus electrically. This means that the lock element is electrically moved from the locked position to the unlocked position, so that the lock is electrically unlocked, i.e. unlocked with the use of the above-mentioned electrical energy. For example, after electrically unlocking the lock, the movement of the wing element from the closed position to the open position can be performed by the above-mentioned person manually and therefore in particular by muscle strength, in particular by: the person manually applies a force, in particular a pulling force or a pressure force, to the outer handle, in particular to the first surface area and thereby via the first surface area to the outer handle and thereby applies a force via the outer handle to the wing element and thereby moves the wing element relative to the vehicle body structure from the closed position to the open position, in particular during the period during which the person applies the force to the outer handle, in particular to the first surface area.

[0025] For enabling particularly comfortable operation, in another design of the present invention, it is stipulated that the second function includes electrolyzing the lock and additionally includes automatically moving the wing element from the closed position to the open position by means of a second actuator, and stopping the automatic movement of the wing element from the closed position to the open position by means of the second actuator during the first function. In particular, the second actuator is an electrically operable actuator, especially an electric motor. Therefore, preferably during the second function, it is stipulated that by a second operation on the second surface area, by means of the second actuator and thus automatically, the wing element, especially electrically, i.e., preferably in the case of using, for example, the electric energy supplied to the second actuator, is moved from the closed position relative to the vehicle body structure to the open position, especially after the lock is electrolyzed, especially by means of the first actuator. For example, the second actuator is a component of an electrically operable motion device, which, for example, includes the second actuator and possibly also the first actuator. For example, by a second operation on the second surface area, the first actuator is controlled, especially electrically controlled, whereby the lock is electrolyzed by means of the first actuator. In addition, for example, by a second operation on the second surface area, the second actuator is controlled, especially electrically controlled, and by such controlling the second actuator, the second actuator is operated, especially electrically operated, especially by supplying electric energy to the second actuator. Therefore, for example, by means of the second actuator, the wing element, especially in the case of using the electric energy supplied to the second actuator and thus electrically, is moved, especially pivoted, from the closed position relative to the vehicle body structure to the open position. Therefore, the lock can be unlocked particularly comfortably, and the wing element can be opened particularly comfortably, thus moving it from the closed position to the open position.

[0026] The third aspect of the present invention relates to a vehicle preferably configured as a motor vehicle, especially configured as a powered vehicle and quite especially configured as a passenger car, which has at least one arrangement system according to the first aspect of the present invention. The advantages and advantageous designs of the first and second aspects of the present invention can be regarded as the advantages and advantageous designs of the third aspect of the present invention, and vice versa.

[0027] Further details of the present invention result from the following description of the preferred embodiments and the associated drawings. Description of the Drawings

[0028] Here, the only Figure 1 Schematic cross-sectional view showing the arrangement system of the outer handle on the wing element for a vehicle, partially cut away. Detailed Description of the Invention

[0029] Figure 1The arrangement system 1 of the outer handle 2 on the wing element 3 of a vehicle is shown in a schematic cross-sectional view in a partially cut-away manner. This means that the interior space of the vehicle, also referred to as the passenger compartment or passenger space, is formed by the vehicle body structure, especially a self-supporting body structure, of the vehicle, which has a body structure, a wing element 3, and an outer handle 2 arranged, i.e., held thereon. That is to say, in the arrangement system 1, the outer handle 2 is held on the wing element 3. The outer handle 2 has a surface 4, also referred to as the total surface, which is also called the first surface. The surface 4 is the outermost surface of the outer handle 2, so that the surface 4 is the outer skin, also called the first outer skin or handle outer skin, of the outer handle 2. A person staying in the surrounding environment 5 of the outer handle 2 and the wing element 3 can visually and tactilely perceive the first outer skin, thus the surface 4, of the outer handle 2. Here, the wing element 3 has an outer skin 6, also called the second outer skin or wing element outer skin, which a person staying in the surrounding environment 5 can visually and tactilely perceive. For example, the first outer skin of the outer handle 2 is formed by the housing 7 of the outer handle 2. The housing 7, especially the inner peripheral side surface 8 of the housing 7 facing away from the surface 4, forms or delimits, especially directly forms or delimits, a receiving space 9, which is the interior of the outer handle 2. For example, the housing 7 can be configured as a multi-part structure and can have, for example, a plurality of housing parts that are independently formed and connected to each other.

[0030] The vehicle body structure of the vehicle is preferably configured as a self-supporting body structure. In Figure 1 the illustrated embodiment, the wing element 3 is configured as a door, especially a side door. The wing element 3 is assigned to a body structure opening of the body structure. In Figure 1 the illustrated embodiment, the body structure opening is configured as a side door opening. The wing element 3 is movably, especially pivotally, held, and thus arranged, on the body structure between a closed position and at least one open position. In the closed position of the wing element 3, at least a partial area of the body structure opening is closed by the wing element 3. In the open position, the wing element 3 at least releases the partial area of the body structure opening, so that, for example, a person starting to stay in the surrounding environment 5 can get into the interior space via the released partial area of the body structure opening. In addition, for example, a person starting to stay in the interior space can get out of the interior space via the released partial area and thus reach or enter the surrounding environment 5.

[0031] For example, the wing element 3 has a frame structure 16. Since in Figure 1 the illustrated embodiment the wing element 3 is configured as a door, especially a side door, the frame structure 16 is also referred to as a door frame structure. The wing element 3 here has a body structure panel element, also simply referred to as a panel element, which in Figure 1is not visible and is configured, for example, to be separated from the frame structure 16 and fixed, in particular directly fixed, to the frame structure 16. The body structure panel element is also referred to as a door trim or an outer door trim. Since in Figure 1 the illustrated embodiment, the sash element 3 is configured as a door, in particular a side door, the outer handle 2 is also referred to as a door handle or an outer door handle. A person staying in the surrounding environment 5 can grasp it with their hand during their stay in the surrounding environment 5 and in particular at least partially surround and grasp the outer handle 2 and, for example, exert a force, in particular a tensile force and / or a pressure, on the outer handle 2 and apply it to the sash element 3 via the outer handle 2.

[0032] For example, there is provided a lock (not shown) in Figure 1 which can be held on the sash element 3 or is a component of the sash element 3, such that the lock can move, in particular pivot, together with the sash element 3 between an open position and a closed position relative to the body structure of the vehicle. Since in Figure 1 the illustrated embodiment the sash element is configured as a door, in particular a side door, the lock is configured, for example, as a door lock. With the aid of the lock, the sash element 3 can be held in the closed position relative to the body structure and thus locked in the closed position, such that the sash element 3 can be locked by means of the lock against movement from the closed position to the open position relative to the body structure of the vehicle. For this purpose, the lock is locked in the closed position of the sash element 3, i.e. the lock is in the locked state of the lock. For example, the lock can be unlocked, i.e. moved from the locked state to, i.e. guided into, the unlocked state of the lock. By moving the lock from the locked state to the unlocked state of the lock, the lock releases the sash element 3, which is initially in the closed position, for movement from the closed position to the open position relative to the body structure of the vehicle.

[0033] It can be seen from Figure 1 that the outer handle 2 has at least two surface regions OB1 and OB2 which are mutually opposite. The first surface region OB1 is a first part of the surface 4, and the second surface region OB2 is a second door of the surface 4.

[0034] In order to enable a particularly advantageous haptic and in particular ergonomic and comfortable operation, in particular manipulation, of the sash element 3, which is currently configured as a car door, in Figure 1In the illustrated embodiment, it is provided that the outer handle 2, also referred to as the handle element, has a first partial region TB, also referred to as the first main part, which forms the first outer skin of the outer handle 2. The first partial region has a first extension direction and thus extends in the first extension direction. The first extension direction is illustrated by a double arrow 10. It is currently provided that the first partial region TB1 projects from the sash element 3, in particular from the outer skin 6, in the first extension direction or along the first extension direction. For example, in the installation position of the sash element 3 and in the closed position of the sash element 3, the first extension direction extends in the vehicle transverse direction, in particular extends outwards and thus towards the surroundings 5, such that it is preferably provided that in the installation position of the sash element 3 and in the closed position of the sash element 3 the first partial region TB1 extends towards the surroundings 5 and thus projects from the sash element 3 away from the interior space. Here, the outer handle 2 and the sash element 3 are in their respective installation positions in the fully manufactured state of the vehicle having the sash element 3 and the outer handle 2, the installation positions being as Figure 1 shown.

[0035] In addition, the outer handle 2 has a second partial region TB2, also referred to as the second body part, which forms the second outer skin part of the first outer skin of the outer handle 2. The second partial region TB2 of the outer handle 2 is adjacent to the first partial region TB1 of the outer handle 2, in particular to the end of the first partial region TB1 of the outer handle 2 facing away from the wing element 3, wherein the second partial region TB2 of the outer handle 2 projects from the first partial region TB1 of the outer handle 2 in a second extension direction extending at an angle to or perpendicular to the first extension direction (double arrow 10). The second extension direction is illustrated by a double arrow 11. Thereby, for example, the second partial region TB2 is spaced apart from the wing element 3 by a distance and is arranged to at least partially overlap with the wing element 3. In particular, the second partial region TB2 extends along the second extension direction. For example, in the mounted position of the wing element 3 and the outer handle 2 and with respect to the closed position of the wing element 3, the second extension direction extends upward in the vehicle vertical direction, or the second extension direction points upward in the vehicle vertical direction. For example, in the mounted position of the wing element 3 and the outer handle 2 and with respect to the closed position of the wing element 3, the second partial region TB2 of the outer handle 2 is overlapped by the wing element 3 and thus, for example, by a part of the outer skin 6 inwardly and thus towards the interior space in the vehicle transverse direction. Thereby, for example, a person staying in the surroundings 5 can grasp the outer handle 2, in particular the second partial region TB2, particularly advantageously and ergonomically, especially from behind, such that, for example, the person can move at least one or a plurality of their fingers between the second partial region TB2 of the outer handle 2 and the wing element 3. Then, the person can apply a force to the base element particularly advantageously in order to thereby operate the wing element 3 particularly advantageously, i.e., in particular to be able to move it relative to the vehicle body structure, especially pivot it.

[0036] In order to enable a particularly advantageous, especially ergonomic and comfortable operation, in particular manipulation, of the wing element 3 in terms of touch, it is provided in the Figure 1 illustrated embodiment that, by the second partial region TB2 projecting from the first partial region TB1 in the second extension direction, the outer handle 2, in particular when viewed overall and thus as a whole unit, is configured in an L-shape or a V-shape and thus has an L-shaped or V-shaped form. Here, the partial regions TB1 and TB2 of the outer handle 2 form the L-shaped or V-shaped form, and the partial regions TB1 and TB2 of the outer handle 2 are the respective legs of the L-shaped or V-shaped form. Here, in particular, it is provided that the outer handle 2 is connected to the wing element 3 via the first partial region TB1 of the outer handle 2. In addition, it can be seen from Figure 1 that the surface regions OB1 and OB2 are components of the second partial region TB2 or are formed by the second partial region TB2. In other words, for example, the surface regions OB1 and OB2 are regions or parts of the partial region TB2.

[0037] In order to now be able to implement in a particularly advantageous manner a particularly advantageous operation of the wing element 3, the outer handle 2 has at least one sensor 12, in particular arranged in the receiving space 9, wherein by means of the same sensor 12 it is possible to detect not only a first operation on the first surface area OB1 caused by a person staying in the surrounding environment 5 but also a second operation on the second surface area OB2 caused by a person. The first operation is graphically represented by an arrow 13 in Figure 1 and is carried out, for example, in such a way that a person, in particular with one of their fingers, exerts a first force, in particular a first pressure, on the first surface area OB1, in particular in the first direction graphically represented by the arrow 13 and thus presses in the first direction onto the surface area OB1. The second operation is graphically represented by an arrow 14 in Figure 1 and is carried out, for example, in such a way that a person, in particular with one of their fingers, exerts a second force, in particular a second pressure, on the surface area OB2, in particular in the second direction graphically represented by the arrow 14, and thus presses in the second direction onto the surface area OB2. It can be seen that the first direction is opposite to the second direction and vice versa. By means of the first operation on the surface area OB1, also referred to as the first actuation, a first function, in particular of the vehicle and quite particularly of the wing element 3, can be caused, and by means of the second operation, for example, a first function can be caused but alternatively preferably a second function different from the first function, in particular of the vehicle and quite particularly of the wing element 3 or preferably a second function. In other words, for example, by means of the first operation, a first function is triggered, i.e. activated, and by means of the second operation, for example, a first function is triggered, i.e. activated, but alternatively a second function.

[0038] From Figure 1 it can be seen that the sensor 12 is arranged in the receiving space 9 and is, for example, at least indirectly held on the housing 7. For example, the sensor 12 is cast with the housing 7, i.e. with at least one housing part, in particular in such a way that, for example, the sensor 12 is at least partially cast into the housing 7, in particular into at least one housing part.

[0039] In Figure 1 the illustrated embodiment, the sensor 12 provides an electric field and / or a magnetic field, wherein the sensor 12 is configured to: not only detect a first change in the field caused by the first operation on the first surface area OB1 but also detect a second change in the field caused by the second operation on the second surface area OB2. By detecting the first change, the sensor 12 detects the first operation, and by detecting the second change, the sensor 12 detects the second operation.

[0040] As in Figure 1As shown by the dashed line 15 in the figure, taking the first surface area OB1 as an example, the first surface area OB1 can move in a first direction relative to the sensor 12 and relative to the field by a first operation. Correspondingly, the second surface area OB2 can move in a second direction relative to the sensor 12 and relative to the field by a second operation. Here, for example, the first surface area OB1 is equipped with a first detection element, which is arranged in the receiving space 9, for example. Due to the first operation, the first detection element can move with the first surface area OB1 in the first direction relative to the sensor 12 and relative to the field and thereby cause a first change. The second surface area OB2 is equipped with a second detection element, which is attached to the sensor 12 and attached to the first detection element and is arranged, for example, in the receiving space 9. The second detection element can move with the second surface area OB2 in the second direction relative to the sensor 12 and relative to the field by a second operation and thereby cause a second change. For example, the respective detection elements are formed of a magnetic material, in particular a ferromagnetic material, and / or the respective detection elements are formed of a conductive material.

[0041] As from Figure 1 As can be seen from the arrows 13 and 14 , a first direction, starting from the respective surface area OB1 , OB2 , points away from the leaf element 3 , and a second direction, starting from the respective surface area OB1 , OB2 , points towards the leaf element 3 .

[0042] In order to be able to detect the respective operation accurately and safely, the sensor 12 is preferably designed as an inductive sensor.

[0043] For example, the first detection element is at least indirectly, especially directly, coupled to the first surface area OB1, i.e., connected and thus movable with the surface area OB1. For example, the second detection element is at least indirectly, especially directly, coupled to the second surface area OB2, i.e., connected and thus movable with the second surface area OB2.

[0044] from Figure 1 It can be seen particularly well that the surface area OB2 faces the wing element 3, in particular the outer skin 6, and faces away from the surface area OB2, and the surface area OB2 faces away from the surface area OB1 and away from the wing element 3. Therefore, the surface area OB2 faces away from the interior in the closed position of the wing element 3, and the surface area OB1 faces toward the interior in the closed position of the wing element 3.

[0045] For example, the respective detection element is at least partially embedded in the housing 7, in particular in one of the respective housing parts of the housing 7, in particular so that, for example, the housing 7, in particular the respective housing part, is cast, in particular injection molded onto the respective detection element. As a result, the respective detection element can be coupled to the respective surface area OB1, OB2.

[0046] List of reference numerals

[0047] 1 Arrangement system

[0048] 2 Outer handle

[0049] 3 Wing fan element

[0050] 4 Surface

[0051] 5 Surroundings

[0052] 6 Outer skin

[0053] 7 Housing

[0054] 8 Inner peripheral side surface

[0055] 9 Receiving space

[0056] 10 Double arrow

[0057] 11 Double arrow

[0058] 12 Sensor

[0059] 13 Arrow

[0060] 14 Arrow

[0061] 15 Dashed line

[0062] 16 Frame structure

[0063] OB1 First surface area

[0064] OB2 Second surface area

[0065] TB1 First part area

[0066] TB2 Second part area

Claims

1. Outer handle (2) for a wing flap element (3) of a vehicle, comprising at least two mutually facing surface regions (OB1, OB2), characterized in that, the outer handle (2) has at least one sensor (12) by means of which it is possible to detect not only an operation on a first surface region of the surface regions (OB1, OB2) caused by a person and provided for causing a first function, but also an operation on a second surface region facing away from the first surface region (OB1) caused by a person and provided for causing a first function or a second function.

2. The outer handle (2) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sensor (12) provides an electric field and / or a magnetic field and is configured to: not only detect a first change in the field caused by the operation on the first surface region (OB1) and thereby detect the operation on the first surface region (OB1), but also detect a second change in the field caused by the operation on the second surface region (OB2) and thereby detect the operation on the second surface region (OB2).

3. Outer handle (2) according to claim 2, characterized in that, the first surface region (OB1) is provided with a first detection element provided in addition to the sensor (12), which first detection element can move relative to the sensor (12) and relative to the field in a first direction (13) by an operation on the first surface region (OB1) and thereby cause a first change; and the second surface region (OB2) is provided with a second detection element provided in addition to the sensor (12) and in addition to the first detection element, which second detection element can move relative to the sensor (12) and relative to the field in a second direction (14) opposite to the first direction (13) by an operation on the second surface region (OB2) and thereby cause a second change.

4. Outer handle (2) according to claim 3, characterized in that, the first surface region (OB1) can move relative to the sensor (12) and relative to the field in a first direction (13) by an operation on the first surface region (OB1), the first detection element is coupled to the first surface region (OB1) and thereby moves with the first surface region (OB1) relative to the sensor (12) and relative to the field in the first direction (13); and the second surface region (OB2) can move relative to the sensor (12) and relative to the field in a second direction (14) by an operation on the second surface region (OB2), wherein the second detection element is coupled to the second surface region (OB2) and can thus move with the second surface region (OB2) relative to the sensor (12) and relative to the field in the second direction (14).

5. The outer handle (2) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sensor (12) has at least one strain gauge.

6. The outer handle (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The sensor (12) is configured as an inductive sensor.

7. Arrangement system (1) of an outer handle (2) on a wing flap element (3) of a vehicle, in which arrangement system the outer handle (2) is held on the wing flap element (3) and has at least two mutually facing surface regions (OB1, OB2), characterized in that, The outer handle (2) has at least one sensor (12) by means of which it is possible to detect not only an operation on a first surface area among surface areas (OB1, OB2) caused by a person and provided for causing a first function, but also an operation on a second surface area (OB2) facing away from the first surface area (OB1) caused by a person and provided for causing the first function or a second function.

8. The arrangement system (1) according to claim 7, characterized in that, One of the surface areas (OB1, OB2) faces the wing element (3) and is opposite to the other surface area (OB2), and the other surface area (OB2) is opposite to the wing element (3) and opposite to the one surface area (OB1).

9. The arrangement system (1) according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that the first surface area (OB1) is provided with a first detection element provided in addition to the sensor (12), which first detection element can move relative to the sensor (12) and relative to the field in a first direction (13) by an operation on the first surface area (OB1) and thereby cause a first change; and the second surface area (OB2) is provided with a second detection element provided in addition to the sensor (12) and in addition to the first detection element, which second detection element can move relative to the sensor (12) and relative to the field in a second direction (14) opposite to the first direction (13) by an operation on the second surface area (OB2) and thereby cause a second change.

10. The arrangement system (1) according to claim 9, characterized in that the first surface area (OB1) can move relative to the sensor (12) and relative to the field in a first direction (13) by an operation on the first surface area (OB1), and the first detection element is coupled to the first surface area (OB1) and thereby moves with the first surface area (OB1) relative to the sensor (12) and relative to the field in the first direction (13); and the second surface area (OB2) can move relative to the sensor (12) and relative to the field in a second direction (14) by an operation on the second surface area (OB2), wherein the second detection element is coupled to the second surface area (OB2) and can thus move with the second surface area (OB2) relative to the sensor (12) and relative to the field in the second direction (14).

11. The arrangement system (1) according to claim 9 or 10, characterized in that, One of the directions (13, 14) points away from the wing element (3) starting from the respective surface area (OB1, OB2), and the other direction (14) points towards the wing element (3) starting from the respective surface area (OB1, OB2).

12. The arrangement system (1) according to one of claims 7 to 11, characterized in that, The first function includes electrically unlocking the lock by means of which the wing element (3) which can be movably arranged between a closed position and at least one open position on the body structure of a motor vehicle can be locked in the closed position.

13. The arrangement system (1) according to one of claims 7 to 12, characterized in that, The second function includes electrically unlocking the lock and additionally includes automatically moving the wing element (3) from the closed position to the open position by means of an actuator, and stopping in the first function the automatic movement of the wing element (3) from the closed position to the open position by means of the actuator.

14. A vehicle, comprising at least one arrangement system according to one of the preceding claims.

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