Vehicle door opening / closing operation device

Abstract

The invention provides a vehicle door opening and closing operation device which can simplify wiring and enlarge a detection range. A vehicle door opening / closing operation device (2) according to the present invention is a vehicle door opening / closing operation device (2) which is attached to a door opening (10a) provided in an outer plate of a vehicle door (1) and which is used for opening / closing the door (1). A vehicle door opening / closing operation device (2) is provided with: a frame (5) that has a frame opening (51) and is attached to a door opening (10a) so as to be exposed to the outside of a door (1); and a receiving unit which is fixedly provided to the door (1), is disposed along the housing opening (51) or the door opening (10a), and receives authentication information from a mobile device or a medium carried by a user.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a vehicle door opening and closing operation device used for opening and closing a vehicle door. Background Art

[0002] An example of a currently used vehicle door opening and closing device of this type is the structure described in Patent Document 1. Patent Document 1 describes a handle assembly that accommodates a door handle. The door handle incorporates an NFC module. When a user brings an NFC phone near the door, the door handle extends outward, allowing the door to be opened and closed. Furthermore, when the vehicle's power is turned off, bringing the NFC phone near the door handle locks the entire vehicle. Prior art literature Patent Literature

[0003] Patent Document 1: China Patent Publication No. 108547523 Summary of the Invention Problems to be solved by the invention

[0004] The existing device described in Patent Document 1 places the NFC module (receiving unit) on the door handle (movable unit). Placing the receiving unit on the movable unit complicates wiring. Furthermore, since the movable unit is relatively small, only a relatively small receiving unit can be placed on it. Consequently, the detection or communication range of the receiving unit in the existing device is limited.

[0005] The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and one of its objects is to provide a vehicle door opening and closing operation device that can further simplify wiring and expand the detection range. Means of solving problems

[0006] In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a vehicle door opening and closing operating device, which is installed in a door opening portion provided on the outer panel of a vehicle door and is used for opening and closing the door; the vehicle door opening and closing operating device includes: a frame, having a frame opening portion, and being installed in the door opening portion in a manner exposed to the outside of the door; a receiving portion, fixedly provided on the door and arranged along the frame opening portion or the door opening portion, for receiving authentication information from a mobile device or medium carried by a user. Effects of the Invention

[0007] According to one embodiment of the vehicle door opening and closing operating device of the present invention, since the receiving part for receiving authentication information from the mobile device or medium carried by the user is fixedly arranged on the door and arranged along the frame opening part of the frame installed on the door opening part or the door opening part in a manner exposed to the outside of the door, the wiring can be simplified and the detection range can be expanded. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0008] Figure 1 This is a front view showing the vehicle door opening and closing operation device according to the first embodiment of the present invention in a state of being attached to a vehicle door. Figure 2 It is along Figure 1 Cross-sectional view along line AA. Figure 3 It is along Figure 1 Cross-sectional view along line BB in FIG. Figure 4 It will Figure 1 A front view showing a vehicle door opening and closing operating device separately. Figure 5 Yes Figure 4 A rear view of a vehicle door opening and closing operation device. Figure 6 Yes Figure 4 A top view of a vehicle door opening and closing operation device. Figure 7 It is along Figure 6 Cross-sectional view along line CC in FIG. Figure 8 It is a front view showing a vehicle door opening and closing operation device in a state of being attached to a vehicle door according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Figure 9 It is a cross-sectional view showing a vehicle door opening and closing device according to a third embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0009] The following describes embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings. The present invention is not limited to the individual embodiments; the constituent elements may be modified to achieve specific implementations without departing from the gist of the present invention. Furthermore, various inventions may be formed by appropriately combining the multiple constituent elements disclosed in the various embodiments. For example, some constituent elements may be deleted from all the constituent elements shown in the embodiments. Furthermore, constituent elements from different embodiments may be appropriately combined.

[0010] Implementation Method 1 Figure 1 1 is a front view showing a vehicle door opening and closing operating device 2 in a state mounted on a vehicle door 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 It is along Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of line AA in FIG; Figure 3 It is along Figure 1 A cross-sectional view along line BB in FIG. Figure 4 It will Figure 1 A front view of the vehicle door opening and closing operating device 2 shown separately; Figure 5 Yes Figure 4 A rear view of the vehicle door opening and closing operating device 2 is shown; Figure 6 Yes Figure 4 A top view of the vehicle door opening and closing operating device 2 is shown; Figure 7 It is along Figure 6 Cross-sectional view along line CC in FIG.

[0011] The following will use the terms such as the up-down direction D1, the front-back direction D2 and the inside-outside direction D3, as well as the related terms such as up, down, front, back, outside and inside, to explain the components of the vehicle door opening and closing operation device 2. Figure 1 The direction of the vehicle door opening and closing operating device 2 shown is in a state of being installed on the vehicle door 1. The above-mentioned up-down direction D1, front-back direction D2 and inside-outside direction D3 can be mutually orthogonal directions. The up-down direction D1 can extend along the height direction (vertical direction) of the vehicle, the front-back direction D2 can extend along the front-back direction of the vehicle, and the inside-outside direction D3 can extend along the width direction of the vehicle. Regarding the inside-outside direction D3, the outside can be the outside in the width direction of the vehicle, and the inside can be the inside in the width direction of the vehicle. More generally, the up-down direction D1, the front-back direction D2 and the inside-outside direction D3 can also be referred to as the first direction, the second direction and the third direction, etc., respectively.

[0012] The vehicle door 1 is mounted in a movable manner relative to a vehicle body (not shown). The door 1 may include Figure 1 The outer panel 10 shown and the interior trim not shown. The outer panel 10 can also be called a door panel. The outer panel 10 can be a metal plate such as a coated steel plate. Between the outer panel 10 and the interior trim, a door interior space with a predetermined thickness is provided along the inside-outside direction D3. A door opening 10a is provided on the outer panel 10. The door opening 10a enables the outer side of the door 1 to communicate with the door interior space. Figure 1 As particularly shown, the door opening 10 a may be a rectangle extending longer in the front-rear direction D2 than in the up-down direction D1 .

[0013] Vehicle door opening and closing operation device 2, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, it is mounted on the door opening 10a and is used to open and close the door 1. The vehicle door opening and closing operation device 2 includes a bracket 3, a cover 4, a frame 5, a base 6, a latch release mechanism 7, and a lock operation mechanism 8.

[0014] like Figure 2 As specifically shown, bracket 3 is a component installed inside door 1. Bracket 3 is fixed to outer panel 10 of door 1. Bracket 3 is generally box-shaped with an inner opening. Cover plate 4 is removably mounted on the inner side of bracket 3 to close the inner opening of bracket 3. Bracket 3 supports frame 5, base 6, latch release mechanism 7, and lock operating mechanism 8. A bracket opening 3a is provided on the lower outer side of bracket 3, connecting the inside and outside of bracket 3. Bracket 3 can be positioned so that bracket opening 3a overlaps with door opening 10a.

[0015] The frame 5 is a member mounted on the door opening 10a so as to be exposed to the outside of the door 1. The frame 5 can be fixed to the outer plate 10 of the door 1. The frame 5 can also be called a decorative frame. The frame 5 can be a member made of resin.

[0016] Figure 1 As specifically shown, the frame 5 may include a decorative surface 50 exposed on the outside of the door 1, and a frame opening portion 51 provided on the decorative surface 50. The frame opening portion 51 may be smaller than the door opening portion 10a. In the front-to-back direction D2, the center position of the frame opening portion 51 may be offset from the center position of the door opening portion 10a in the same direction. In the illustrated manner, the position of the center of the frame opening portion 51 may be offset toward the front side (i.e., one end side of the front-to-back direction D2) relative to the center position of the door opening portion 10a. The decorative surface 50 in the area further back than the frame opening portion 51 (i.e., the other end side of the front-to-back direction D2) may be referred to as a covering portion 50a.

[0017] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As specifically shown, the frame 5 may further include an extension portion 52 extending from the inner edge of the decorative surface 50 toward the inner side. The front end of the extension portion 52 may exceed the end of the outer plate 10 of the door 1 and be located on the inner side.

[0018] The method for securing the frame 5 to the door 1 can be selected arbitrarily. In the illustrated embodiment, the frame 5 is secured to the door 1 by engaging protrusions 50b and 52a protruding from the inner surface of the decorative surface 50 and the front end of the extension 52 with the bracket 3 and the base 6. As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a gasket 11 can be provided between the inner surface of the outer panel 10 of the door 1 and the bracket 3, and the protrusion 50b protruding from the inner surface of the decorative surface 50 can pass through the gasket 11.

[0019] The base 6 is a component that is installed in the door opening 10a in a manner that is located inside the door 1. The base 6 can be a component made of resin. The base 6 can be fixed relative to the outer panel 10 of the door 1. In the illustrated embodiment, the base 6 is fixed inside the bracket 3. The base 6 is arranged at the lower part inside the bracket 3 so that it extends to a range that can be seen by a user outside the vehicle through the frame opening 51. The base 6 may include an end 60 adjacent to the front end of the extension 52 on the lower side of the frame 5, and a wall 61 extending from the end 60 toward the inside. The protrusion 52a protruding from the front end of the extension 52 is engaged with the end 60. The wall 61 extends upward as it extends from the end 60 toward the inside. As shown in FIG. Figure 2As shown, the wall portion 61 can be arc-shaped. A fixing portion 62 is provided on the lower portion of the inner surface of the wall portion 61. The fixing portion 62 can be a cylindrical body with threads on the inner wall. The base 6 can be fixed in any direction relative to the door 1. In the illustrated embodiment, the base 6 is fixed to the door 1 via the bracket 3 by inserting a bolt 63 through the bracket 3 and attaching it to the fixing portion 62.

[0020] The latch release mechanism 7 is a mechanism for releasing the latch of the door 1 relative to the vehicle body. The latch release mechanism 7 can have any structure. The latch release mechanism 7 shown in the figure includes a first latch release lever 70, a first rotation shaft 71, a force applying unit 72, a latch release switch 73, a second latch release lever 74, and a second rotation shaft 75.

[0021] The first latch release lever 70 is provided inside the door 1. The first latch release lever 70 is provided with a first rotating shaft 71 (see Figure 2 and Figure 4 The first latch release lever 70 includes a first operating portion 70a and a first action portion 70b that are integrally provided with each other. The first operating portion 70a is provided inside the bracket 3, and the first action portion 70b is provided outside (upper part) of the bracket 3. The first rotation axis 71 is provided between the first operating portion 70a and the first action portion 70b. The first latch release lever 70 is driven by a force applying unit 72 (see Figure 4 etc.) applies force in the direction of the first operating portion 70a away from the inner wall surface of the outer side of the bracket 3. The force applying unit 72 can be a coil spring arranged on the outer periphery of the first rotating shaft 71. Under the force applied by the force applying unit 72, the first acting portion 70b is always pushed against the latch release switch 73. The first operating portion 70a is configured to be able to accept a pulling operation to the outside by the user's fingertip inserted into the door opening 10a. By pulling the first operating portion 70a, the first latch release lever 70 is rotated, and the first acting portion 70b is pulled away from the latch release switch 73. When the latch release switch 73 detects the pulling action of the first acting portion 70b, the latch release switch 73 inputs a signal to an actuator not shown in the figure, thereby releasing the latch of the door 1.

[0022] The first latch release lever 70 is assumed to be used under normal circumstances when the vehicle power supply is valid (when the latch release switch 73 and the actuator are powered). In contrast, the second latch release lever 74 is assumed to be used in emergency situations such as when the battery is dead.

[0023] like Figure 7As specifically shown, the second latch release lever 74 is rotatably arranged around a second rotation axis 75 provided on the outside of the side wall of the bracket 3. In the illustrated embodiment, the second rotation axis 75 is provided on the outside of the front side wall of the bracket 3. The second latch release lever 74 has a second operating portion 74a and a second action portion 74b that are integrally provided with each other. The second operating portion 74a is inserted into the internal space of the bracket 3 through an insertion hole provided in the side wall of the bracket 3. The second action portion 74b is connected to the latch via a steel wire (not shown). The second latch release lever 74 is biased by a spring or steel wire (not shown) so that the second operating portion 74a is directed upward. When the user's fingertip inserted into the door opening 10a presses down the second operating portion 74a, the rotation of the second latch release lever 70 is transmitted to the latch via the steel wire, thereby releasing the latch.

[0024] The lock operating mechanism 8 is a mechanism for locking and unlocking the door 1. The lock operating mechanism 8 includes a receiving unit 80, a lock control unit 81, and a lock operating unit 82.

[0025] The receiving unit 80 is used to receive authentication information from a portable device or medium carried by the user. Portable devices or media include, for example, smartphones, mobile phones, or cards equipped with a chip storing authentication information. The receiving unit 80 can also be called an antenna. The communication method between the receiving unit 80 and the portable device or medium can be arbitrary. Examples of communication methods include NFC (near field communication), RFID, Bluetooth (registered trademark), and wireless LAN. The receiving unit 80 of this embodiment can receive authentication information from a portable device or medium via NFC. In this regard, the receiving unit 80 can also be called an NFC antenna.

[0026] The receiving unit 80 is connected to the lock control unit 81 via a wiring harness 80a. The lock control unit 81 is configured to lock and / or unlock the door based on the authentication information received by the receiving unit 80. The user's authentication information is pre-registered in the lock control unit 81. In this regard, the lock control unit 81 may also be referred to as an authentication module or an NFC module. When the authentication information received by the receiving unit 80 matches the authentication information pre-registered by the lock control unit 81, the lock control unit 81 can input a lock and / or unlock signal to a lock actuator (not shown) to lock and / or unlock the door. When the door is locked and the authentication information matches, the lock control unit 81 can input an unlock signal to the lock actuator to unlock the door. Similarly, when the door is unlocked and the authentication information matches, the lock control unit 81 can input a lock signal to the lock actuator to lock the door. Furthermore, the lock control unit 81 may include an authentication unit that authenticates the authentication information, and a lock / unlock unit that inputs a lock and / or unlock signal to the lock actuator based on the authentication by the authentication unit. Although the authentication unit and the locking / unlocking unit are shown as one body in the figure, they can also be provided separately. For example, the locking / unlocking unit can be composed of a control unit on the vehicle-mounted device side.

[0027] The lock control unit 81 can be set at any position, but as shown in the figure, the lock control unit 81 is fixed to the bracket 3 on the inner side of the cover portion 50a of the frame 5 (the decorative surface 50 behind the frame opening 51).

[0028] The receiver 80 of this embodiment is fixed to the door 1 and is disposed along the frame opening 51 of the frame 5 attached to the door opening 10a so as to be exposed to the outside of the door. This simplifies wiring and expands the detection range compared to conventional structures in which the receiver 80 is disposed on a movable member.

[0029] The receiving portion 80 is fixed to the door 1, which can be understood as the receiving portion 80 being fixed to a component fixed relative to the door 1. In the illustrated embodiment, the receiving portion 80 is fixed to the door 1 by being mounted on the frame 5. The receiving portion 80 can be mounted on the surface of the frame 5, but as shown in the illustrated embodiment, it is mounted on the inner surface of the frame 5. More specifically, as shown in FIG. Figure 2 As particularly shown, the receiving portion 80 is mounted on the back surface of the decorative surface 50. In addition, the receiving portion 80 is provided along the outer edge of the extension portion 52.

[0030] In the illustrated embodiment, the receiving portion 80 is understood to be annular and larger than the frame opening 51, and is disposed along the outer periphery of the frame opening 51. The receiving portion 80 may also have other shapes, such as a "U" shape. Furthermore, the receiving portion 80 may also be annular and smaller than the door opening 10a, with at least a portion thereof disposed along the door opening 10a.

[0031] If the receiving portion 80 is provided along at least one side of the edge forming the frame opening 51 , it can be understood that the receiving portion 80 extends along the outer periphery of the frame opening 51 .

[0032] The receiving portion 80 may extend along the periphery of the frame opening 51, for example, by being disposed along any edge of the frame opening 51 extending in the vertical direction D1. When disposed along the edge of the decorative surface 50, a mark indicating the detection area of the receiving portion 80 is provided on the decorative surface 50, allowing the user to intuitively identify the location where the portable device or media should be brought close, thereby improving convenience.

[0033] The receiving portion 80 may extend along the periphery of the frame opening 51, or may be disposed along any edge of the frame opening 51 extending in the front-to-back direction D2. In this case, by setting the detection area of the receiving portion 80 to coincide with the frame opening 51, even without a detection area marker, the user can complete authentication simply by placing the portable device or medium approximately around the frame opening 51, thereby improving convenience.

[0034] In addition to communicating authentication information with the receiving unit 80 via NFC, the portable device or medium carried by the user can also function as an electronic key, communicating with an in-vehicle device (not shown) via a communication method different from NFC (e.g., LF or RF waves). The electronic key that communicates with the in-vehicle device via other communication methods and the portable device or medium that communicates authentication information via NFC can be integrated or separate. An electronic key is also generally referred to as a portable device.

[0035] The electronic key stores a predetermined authentication ID. The onboard device transmits a request signal to the vehicle's surrounding area via an antenna (not shown). Upon receiving the request signal, the electronic key transmits the authentication ID stored in the electronic key to the onboard device. The onboard device compares the received authentication ID with pre-stored authentication IDs. The onboard device may include a lock control unit 81 or other control units.

[0036] The lock operating part 82 can be used together with the electronic key to lock and / or unlock the vehicle lock. The lock operating part 82 includes a pressing part 82a (see Figure 3 and Figure 7 etc.) and press switch 82b (see Figure 4 and Figure 7 etc.). The pressing portion 82a is the portion that the user presses. The pressing portion 82a can also be called a button. The pressing switch 82b is a sensor for detecting the pressing of the pressing portion 82a. When the pressing of the pressing portion 82a is detected, the pressing switch 82b inputs a pressing detection signal to the vehicle-mounted device. When the vehicle-mounted device confirms that the authentication ID received from the electronic key is consistent with the pre-stored authentication ID, when the pressing detection signal from the pressing switch 82b is detected, a locking and / or unlocking signal can be input to the locking actuator (not shown) to execute locking and / or unlocking of the door lock. When the door lock is in the locked state, the vehicle-mounted device inputs an unlocking signal to the locking actuator to unlock the door lock, and when the door lock is in the unlocked state, the vehicle-mounted device inputs a locking signal to lock the door lock.

[0037] The pressing portion 82a and the pressing switch 82b can be set at any position, but as shown in the embodiment, the pressing portion 82a can be set inside the door 1. More specifically, the pressing portion 82a can be set on the rear side of the bracket 3, and the bracket 3 is located on the side opposite to the second latch release lever 74 in the front-to-back direction D2. More specifically, the pressing portion 82a can be arranged in an opening provided in the top plate of the bracket 3. The pressing switch 82b can be provided separately from the pressing portion 82a, but as shown in the embodiment Figure 7 As shown, it can be directly connected to the pressing portion 82a.

[0038] When the onboard device confirms that the authentication ID received from the electronic key matches a pre-stored authentication ID, it unlocks and releases the latch of the door 1 in response to the pulling operation of the first latch release lever 70. Specifically, when the latch release switch 73 detects that the first operating portion 70b of the latch release mechanism 7 has been pulled open, the latch release switch 73 inputs an operation detection signal to the onboard device. If the authentication ID received from the electronic key matches a pre-stored authentication ID, and the onboard device detects the operation detection signal from the latch release switch 73, it inputs an unlock signal to a locking actuator (not shown) to unlock the door, and simultaneously inputs a signal to a latch actuator (not shown) to release the latch of the door 1.

[0039] Under normal circumstances, when the vehicle and electronic key power are valid, the door lock locking and / or unlocking operations and latch release can be performed as follows: (1) Unlocking operation (using the electronic key): pressing the pressing portion 82a or pulling the first latch release lever 70 in conjunction with the electronic key authentication ID comparison; (2) Unlocking operation (using NFC): Place the portable device or medium close to the receiving unit 80; (3) Latch release: operation of pulling the first latch release lever 70; (4) Locking operation (using electronic key): Press the pressing portion 82a while the electronic key is authenticated and the ID is compared; (5) Locking operation (using NFC): Place the portable device or medium close to the receiving unit 80.

[0040] Under normal circumstances, when the vehicle and electronic key are powered, the user has the following first and second options. Specifically, as a first option, the user can operate the lock operating unit 82 to cause the vehicle to send a request signal, allowing the user's electronic key to perform hands-free locking and unlocking operations. Alternatively, as a second option, the user can consider using the receiving unit 80 to perform locking and unlocking operations. For example, if multiple people wish to share the vehicle, authentication information can be provided using a portable smartphone. Furthermore, if the user loses their electronic key due to loss, they can simply place their smartphone or an emergency key card equipped with an NFC antenna in their wallet to perform locking and unlocking operations.

[0041] In an emergency, such as when the electronic key battery is exhausted, the door lock locking and / or unlocking operations and latch release can be performed as follows. In addition, when the portable device or medium is integrated with the electronic key, NFC may not require power supply. (1) Unlocking operation (using NFC): Place the portable device or medium close to the receiving unit 80; (2) Latch release: pull the first latch release lever 70; (3) Locking operation (using NFC): Place the portable device or medium close to the receiving unit 80.

[0042] In an emergency situation such as when the vehicle battery is dead, the door locks can be locked and / or unlocked and the latch released as follows. (1) Unlocking operation (using mechanical key): Insert the mechanical key into the key lock cylinder (not shown) to unlock; (2) Latch release: Rotate the second latch release lever 74; (3) Locking operation (using mechanical key): Insert the mechanical key into the key lock cylinder to lock.

[0043] In other words, in emergency situations such as when the electronic key or vehicle battery is exhausted, the user cannot use the electronic key for hands-free operation. As an alternative, the user has the following first and second options. That is, as a first option, the user can place the portable device or medium close to the receiving part 80 and perform locking / unlocking operations through NFC authentication. This is because the power consumption of NFC authentication using the receiving part 80 is low. This first option can be used when the vehicle power supply is valid. In addition, as a second option, the user can use a mechanical key (physical key) to lock / unlock operations. Although the key lock cylinder is not shown in the figure, it can be set at a position such as the inner side of the covering part 50a. The covering part 50a can be designed as a detachable structure. This second option can also be used when the vehicle battery is exhausted.

[0044] Furthermore, the receiving portion 80 and the key lock cylinder can be provided on each of the vehicle's doors (the driver's door and the passenger's door), or the driver's door and the passenger's door can have different specifications. That is, only one of the receiving portion 80 and the key lock cylinder can be provided on one door, while only the other of the receiving portion 80 and the key lock cylinder can be provided on the other door. For example, the driver's door can have the receiving portion 80 without the key lock cylinder, while the passenger's door can have the key lock cylinder without the receiving portion 80. By using different specifications for the driver's door and the passenger's door, the vehicle door opening and closing device 2 (door handle) can be miniaturized (in terms of styling and / or cost).

[0045] Implementation method 2. Figure 8 1 is a front view showing a vehicle door opening and closing operation device 2 in a state of being mounted on a vehicle door 1 according to a second embodiment of the present invention. In the first embodiment, the receiving portion 80 is described as being provided along the frame opening 51. Figure 8 As shown, the receiving portion 80 may also be provided along the door opening 10a. Figure 8The middle receiving portion 80 is provided inside the door opening 10a, but the receiving portion 80 may be provided outside the door opening 10a depending on the installation conditions such as the size of the frame 5. The other structures are the same as those in the first embodiment.

[0046] Implementation method 3. Figure 9 1 is a cross-sectional view showing a vehicle door opening and closing device 2 according to a third embodiment of the present invention. Figure 9 Indicates along Figure 1 A cross section of the vehicle door opening and closing device 2 at the center line AA. In the first embodiment, the receiving unit 80 is installed on the frame 5. This arrangement of the receiving unit 80 on the outside of the door 1 has the advantage that the communication between the receiving unit 80 and the portable device or medium is less likely to be blocked by the metal outer panel 10 of the door 1. However, Figure 9 As shown, the receiving unit 80 can also be installed on a component inside the door 1 so as to be located inside the door opening 10a. This arrangement can also make it difficult for the communication between the receiving unit 80 and the portable device or medium to be blocked by the metal outer panel 10 of the door 1. The receiving unit 80 being located inside the door opening 10a can also be understood as being located inside the door opening 10a when the door opening 10a is viewed along the inside-out direction D3. Figure 9 As shown, the receiving portion 80 can be mounted on the base 6. The receiving portion 80 can be mounted on the outer end of the base 6. The other structures are the same as those of the first and second embodiments.

[0047] Furthermore, in Embodiments 1 to 3, a lever (first latch release lever 70) for releasing the latch of door 1 is described as being disposed within door 1. However, the present invention is also applicable to vehicle door opening and closing operation devices 2 having various latch release levers or handles. For example, in a vehicle door opening and closing operation device 2 in which the latch release handle is housed within the frame opening 51, the receiving unit 80 for receiving authentication information may be disposed along the frame opening 51 of the frame 5 or along the door opening 10a.

[0048] Furthermore, in Embodiments 1 to 3, the authentication information received by the receiving unit is described as being used to lock and unlock the door lock. However, the authentication information may be used in any manner. For example, in a vehicle door opening and closing device 2 in which the latch release handle is housed within the housing opening 51, the latch release handle may be extended outward from the housing opening when the authentication information received by the receiving unit 80 matches the authentication information pre-registered in the authentication module.

[0049] In summary, although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments. It is obvious that a person skilled in the art can conceive of various variations or modifications without departing from the technical concept described in the claims, and such variations or modifications should naturally fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0050] The invention described in this specification can also be described as follows: [1] A vehicle door opening and closing operation device is installed at a door opening portion provided on an outer panel of a vehicle door and is used to perform an opening and closing operation of the door, wherein: The vehicle door opening and closing operation device includes: a frame having a frame opening and being mounted on the door opening in a manner of being exposed to the outside of the door; The receiving portion is fixedly mounted on the door and arranged along the frame opening or the door opening, and is used to receive authentication information from a mobile device or medium carried by a user. [2] The vehicle door opening and closing operating device as described in [1], wherein: The receiving portion is mounted on the frame. [3] The vehicle door opening and closing operating device as described in [2], wherein: The receiving portion is mounted on the inner surface of the frame. [4] The vehicle door opening and closing operating device as described in [1], wherein: The receiving portion is a component mounted inside the door so as to be located inside the door opening. [5] The vehicle door opening and closing operation device according to any one of [1] to [4], wherein: The invention further includes a lock control unit configured to lock and / or unlock the door based on the authentication information received by the receiving unit. Description of Reference Signs

[0051] 1: Door; 10: Outer panel; 10a: Door opening; 2: Vehicle door opening and closing operation device; 5: Frame; 51: Frame opening; 80: Receiving unit; 81: Lock control unit.

Claims

1. A vehicle door opening and closing operation device, the vehicle door opening and closing operation device being mounted on a door opening portion provided on an outer panel of a vehicle door, for performing an opening and closing operation of the door, wherein: The vehicle door opening and closing operation device includes: a frame having a frame opening and being mounted on the door opening in a manner of being exposed to the outside of the door; The receiving portion is fixedly mounted on the door and arranged along the frame opening or the door opening, and is used to receive authentication information from a mobile device or medium carried by a user.

2. The vehicle door opening and closing operation device according to claim 1, wherein: The receiving portion is mounted on the frame.

3. The vehicle door opening and closing operation device according to claim 2, wherein: The receiving portion is mounted on the inner surface of the frame.

4. The vehicle door opening and closing operation device according to claim 1, wherein: The receiving portion is a component mounted inside the door so as to be located inside the door opening.

5. The vehicle door opening and closing operation device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein: The invention further includes a lock control unit configured to lock and / or unlock a door based on the authentication information received by the receiving unit.

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