In-door handle for pulling vehicle door and vehicle

Abstract

The invention relates to an in-door handle (10) for pulling a door (2) of a vehicle (1) to close, said in-door handle (10) having a first gripping region (20) for applying a pulling force (200) by a user's hand (201) in order to pull the door (2), and a second gripping region (30) for stabilizing the hand (201) when the pulling force (200) is applied. The invention further relates to a vehicle (1).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an inner door handle for pulling a vehicle door and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] Handles for pulling vehicle doors, also known as tensioning handles, are known in the prior art. Such door handles typically have a gripping groove into which a user inserts their hand to close the vehicle door. For example, document DE 10 2005 043 063 A1 discloses such a tensioning handle.

[0003] Due to the simple design of such a pull handle, the tactile sensation when closing the door can be unpleasant. In particular, if further functional elements are arranged between the inner side of the door facing the passenger compartment and the grip groove, the hand position when pulling the door can feel unnatural. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to at least partially solve the above-mentioned defects in the prior art. The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to improve the tactile feel on the inner door handle when pulling the door, preferably when the functional range of the door is increased.

[0005] This object is achieved by an interior door handle having the features of claim 1 and a vehicle having the features of claim 10. Further features and details of the invention are apparent from the dependent claims, the description, and the drawings. Features and details relating to the interior door handle according to the invention naturally also apply to the vehicle according to the invention, and vice versa, so that reference is always made to each other when disclosing the various aspects of the invention.

[0006] According to a first aspect of the present invention, an interior door handle for pulling a vehicle door is provided. The interior door handle comprises a first wall with a first gripping area for applying a pulling force with a user's hand to pull the vehicle door, and a second wall with a second gripping area for stabilizing the hand when applying the pulling force. Furthermore, it is provided that the first gripping area comprises a first protrusion of the first wall, and the second gripping area comprises a second protrusion of the second wall. The first and second protrusions preferably form an entire gripping contour that can be at least partially surrounded by the hand when applying a pulling force.

[0007] The vehicle is preferably a motor vehicle. The vehicle door can for example be a side door of the vehicle, in particular a side door in the form of a driver's door or a co-pilot's door.

[0008] The interior door handle can be arranged, in particular, on the inside of a vehicle door facing the vehicle passenger compartment. When assembled as intended, the interior door handle can be grasped from its upper side. Preferably, when the interior door handle is assembled on a vehicle door, the first wall and the second wall extend in a vertical direction. The first wall and the second wall can be arranged opposite each other.

[0009] The first and second gripping areas can each be understood as the subareas of the gripping contour that are contacted and, in particular, loaded by the hand when the hand is grasped. When the vehicle door is open, a tensile force can be introduced into the vehicle door via the first gripping area and / or the first wall to close the door. Since the first and second walls are loaded, in particular, in opposite directions, during gripping, the second gripping area stabilizes the user's hand.

[0010] The gripping contour can form, in particular, an interrupted or continuous, cylindrical gripping shape and / or gripping surface. "Encircling the gripping contour" can be understood to mean that, when the hand grasps the gripping contour, the gripping contour is at least partially enclosed radially in all directions in the cross-sectional plane of the gripping contour, preferably at least in regions, so that, for example, a cylindrical cavity is formed by the hand. Preferably, the gripping contour can be designed as a grip-type handle and / or a wrap-around handle, i.e., in particular, a closed handle in which the hand is at least substantially in a fist position, in particular when the first and second projections are enclosed by the hand.

[0011] The first protrusion can comprise a raised portion of the first wall, and the second protrusion can comprise a raised portion of the second wall. Preferably, the first protrusion forms an end region of the first wall, and the second protrusion forms an end region of the second wall. This allows the first and second protrusions to be gripped, particularly from above. In particular, the first and second protrusions can define a handle diameter of the gripping contour that can be enclosed to apply a pulling force. Preferably, at least sections of the first and second protrusions are designed to be round, rounded, particularly oval, and / or designed to form a triangular handle.

[0012] Therefore, within the scope of the present invention, it has been recognized that the first and second projections can support a natural hand position. In particular, it has been recognized that a purely linear wall design conflicts with natural hand operation. Therefore, the ability to at least partially surround the gripping contour with the hand on both sides improves the ergonomics and haptics of the inner door handle, particularly when applying pulling force. The thumb can participate in the gripping process. This allows for a design of the inner door handle that is more conducive to gripping.

[0013] It is also conceivable within the scope of the present invention that the first protrusion is adjacent to the first recess in the first wall and is designed to be acted upon by multiple fingers of the hand, and / or that the second protrusion is adjacent to the second recess in the second wall and is designed to be acted upon by the thumb of the hand. Preferably, the first recess and the first protrusion, and the second recess and the second protrusion are integrally formed and / or manufactured from the same material. For example, the first wall and / or the second wall may be formed as an injection-molded part, in particular a plastic part. However, it is also conceivable that the first wall and / or the second wall are designed to be composed of multiple parts. The first recess in the first wall may be adjacent to the first protrusion, in particular tangentially, and the second recess in the second wall may be adjacent to the second protrusion, in particular tangentially. When viewed from above in the central area of the interior door handle, the first and / or second recess may form an undercut, in particular relative to the first and / or second protrusion. The second recess facilitates thumb involvement in the gripping process and improves the tactile feel. The first recess can ergonomically improve the position of the fingers, in particular the fingertips, in the first gripping area. Preferably, the first and / or second protrusions extend along the first and / or second wall for a length of 10 to 20 mm. The invention recognizes that a wide range of hand sizes can thereby be covered in order to improve the ergonomic grip when surrounding the gripping contour.

[0014] Furthermore, it is conceivable that, in the interior door handle according to the present invention, the second gripping area is formed by the door interior panel of the vehicle door. In this case, the second gripping area is preferably oriented in the direction of the vehicle passenger compartment. As a result, the second gripping area can at least partially form the visible side of the vehicle door. For example, the second gripping area can be covered with plastic, fabric, or leather. By being integrated into the door interior panel, the second gripping area can be integrated into the vehicle door without negatively affecting its appearance. Furthermore, the surface of the vehicle door oriented toward the passenger compartment can be cost-effectively utilized, both for design purposes and for the second gripping area to improve the tactile feel of the door handle. The door interior panel can contribute to the second gripping area having a soft surface to improve the tactile feel.

[0015] It is also conceivable within the scope of the present invention to provide a gripping recess that is at least partially formed by the first wall, wherein the first gripping area is integrated into the gripping recess within its first wall. Within the gripping recess, the first wall can be oriented toward the vehicle exterior, in particular, away from the passenger compartment. The gripping recess can be formed by a single, container-like component. However, it is also conceivable for the gripping recess to be formed by multiple components. Preferably, when the interior door handle is assembled on the vehicle door, a user can reach into the gripping recess from above. This allows the tensioning force to be easily directed toward closing the door.

[0016] In the interior door handle according to the present invention, it is also conceivable that the gripping contour is formed by a closed contour, wherein the first protrusion is directly connected to the second protrusion. A closed contour is understood to be, in particular, a gripping contour structure without interruptions. In particular, when the gripping contour is surrounded, the user's palm can be completely placed on the interior door handle. An interior door handle with a closed contour can be advantageously designed for use on a passenger door or a rear door, in particular when there are no or few operating elements in the area of the interior door handle. Preferably, the closed contour forms a partially circular or semicircular cross-section on the first and second protrusions, in particular on the upper side of the interior door handle. Due to this closed contour, the user's hand can almost completely surround the gripping contour when applying a tensioning force. This further improves the tactile feel.

[0017] Furthermore, it can be advantageously provided that the gripping contour is interrupted by a middle region, which is arranged between the first gripping region and the second gripping region. This middle region can be designed to be flat, at least in sections. Functional and / or decorative elements can be arranged in the middle region. When enclosing the gripping contour, this middle region can be spanned. If the wall is designed to be purely rectilinear, the interrupted gripping contour would make the hand posture appear unnatural. By means of the gripping contour with the first and second protrusions according to the invention, the interruption of the gripping contour is at least partially compensated by the first and second protrusions, without causing the user to feel an uncomfortable hand posture when gripping the inner door handle and / or pulling the vehicle door closed. In particular, when the handle has a larger span due to the middle region, the second protrusion and preferably the second recess can significantly increase the safety of the grip.

[0018] Furthermore, the interior door handle according to the present invention can advantageously include an operating console in the central area, which has at least one operating element for activating an electronic or manual vehicle function. Vehicle functions may include, for example, power window control and / or exterior mirror adjustment. It is conceivable that the operating console may include multiple operating elements for activating the same or different, in particular, the aforementioned electronic vehicle functions. Because the operating console is arranged in the central area, it is easily accessible to the user. Due to the first and second projections, the operating console can be bridged, allowing the interior door handle to compactly accommodate multiple functions within a small installation space without sacrificing ergonomics.

[0019] Furthermore, in the interior door handle according to the invention, it can advantageously be provided that the intermediate region has an intermediate surface which at least partially or completely delimits the first gripping region and / or the second gripping region and forms the edge of an operating groove, which is constructed in the intermediate region, wherein the operating platform is particularly arranged completely sunken in the operating groove. Thus, the intermediate surface can form the uppermost layer of the interior door handle. Furthermore, the intermediate surface can preferably be formed by a flat or substantially flat surface. The sunken arrangement of the operating platform in the operating groove can prevent the user from accidentally manipulating the operating platform. This can particularly improve the user's freedom of movement on a seat adjacent to the interior door handle. The first and / or second protrusion can preferably extend from the intermediate surface along the wall by 10 to 20 mm.

[0020] Furthermore, in the interior door handle according to the present invention, it can advantageously be provided that the intermediate surface forms at least a portion of an armrest for the vehicle door. Furthermore, it is conceivable that the intermediate surface is formed entirely as an armrest for the vehicle door. Advantageously, the intermediate surface can be upholstered, for example, at least in sections or completely, with fabric / leather to fulfill the function of an armrest. The armrest can, for example, be used to support the user's arms while driving. This improves comfort in the passenger compartment, particularly on the driver's seat. In particular, if the operating unit is arranged sunken in the operating groove, it can be ensured that the operating unit cannot be accidentally triggered when the intermediate surface is used as an armrest. Consequently, a very small installation space is required to realize the multiple functions of the interior door handle.

[0021] According to another aspect of the present invention, a vehicle is provided, wherein the vehicle has at least one door, and the door has the inner door handle according to the present invention.

[0022] Therefore, the vehicle according to the present invention has the same advantages as the interior door handle according to the present invention. The vehicle door can be a driver's door or a passenger door. The vehicle preferably has multiple doors, each of which is provided with the interior door handle according to the present invention.

[0023] It is conceivable that the interior door handle includes a central area with an operating console having at least one operating element for triggering an electronic vehicle function. The vehicle may also have at least one additional door, particularly opposite the first door, with another interior door handle according to the present invention. In this additional interior door handle, the gripping contour may be formed by a closed contour in which the first and second projections are directly connected to each other. For example, the first door may be the driver's door, while the other door may be the passenger door. This provides a favorable haptic feel on both sides of the vehicle. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Further advantages, features and details of the present invention are described in detail in the following description with reference to the accompanying drawings of exemplary embodiments of the present invention. The features mentioned in the description may be considered essential features of the present invention individually or in any combination. The drawings schematically illustrate:

[0025] Figure 1 The inner door handle according to the invention is shown on a vehicle door according to the invention,

[0026] Figure 2 A cross-sectional view showing an inner door handle with an operating platform in a vehicle door,

[0027] Figure 3 showing a gripping profile of a user's hand at least partially around an interior door handle,

[0028] Figure 4 A sectional view showing another embodiment of an inner door handle according to the present invention, and

[0029] Figure 5 A vehicle according to the invention is shown with an inner door handle.

[0030] In the following description of some embodiments of the present invention, the same technical features are denoted by the same reference numerals even in different embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] Figure 1 A first embodiment of an interior door handle 10 according to the present invention is shown for pulling a door 2 of a vehicle 1 according to the present invention. Here, the interior door handle 10 is integrated into a door trim panel 11 of the vehicle door 2 that is oriented toward the passenger compartment of the vehicle 1. Thus, when the vehicle door 2 is open and a user is in the passenger compartment, the user can pull the door 2 toward them, thereby closing the door 2.

[0032] like Figure 2 As shown in the cross-sectional view of FIG, the inner door handle 10 includes a first wall 10.1 having a first gripping area for applying a pulling force 200 by a user's hand 201 to pull the vehicle door 2 closed. Figure 3 The first wall 10 . 1 is oriented toward the outside of the vehicle door 2 and away from the passenger compartment.

[0033] Furthermore, the inner door handle 10 includes a second wall 10.2 having a second gripping area 30 for stabilizing the hand 201 when applying a pulling force. The second wall 10.2 is oriented toward the passenger compartment. The first wall 10.1 and the second wall 10.2 are particularly disposed opposite one another and in opposite directions. The first and second walls 10.1, 10.2 extend, in particular, at least substantially parallel to the outer side of the vehicle door 2.

[0034] Here, the second gripping area 30 is formed by the door interior panel 11 of the vehicle door 2. In addition, the vehicle door 2, in particular the door interior panel 11, has a gripping groove 12 formed at least partially by the first wall 10.1. The first gripping area 20 is integrated into the gripping groove 12 within the first wall 10.1 of the gripping groove 12.

[0035] Furthermore, the first gripping region 20 has a first projection 21 of the first wall 10.1, and the second gripping region 30 has a second projection 31 of the second wall 10.2. The first and second projections 21, 31 form a gripping contour 40 that can be at least partially surrounded by the hand 201 when applying the pulling force 200. The gripping contour 40 forms an at least partially cylindrical gripping shape so that it can be surrounded by the hand 201, in particular at least partially radially in all directions within the cross-sectional plane of the gripping contour 40.

[0036] Figure 3 The hand 201 is shown to be surrounding the gripping contour 40. Figure 2 As can be seen in the figure, the first projection 21 for enclosing the grip contour 40 is also adjacent to the first recess 21.1 of the first wall 10.1 and is designed to be acted upon by multiple fingers of the hand 201. The second projection 31 is adjacent to the second recess 31.1 of the second wall 10.2 and is designed to be acted upon by the thumb of the hand 201. Preferably, the first and second projections 21, 31 are designed at least partially to be circular, rounded, in particular oval, or to provide a triangular grip. For example, the first and second projections 21, 31 can be formed at least partially by a circular arc segment 47.1 of the annular path 47.

[0037] according to Figures 1 to 3 The grip contour 40 is interrupted by an intermediate region 42 arranged between the first and second grip areas 20, 30. This interrupted region has an operating panel 43 with at least one operating element 44, in this embodiment a plurality of operating elements 44, for activating various electronic vehicle functions. These vehicle functions may include, for example, power window control, window locking and unlocking, and / or exterior mirror orientation.

[0038] The middle area 42 includes a middle surface 45 that at least partially defines the boundaries of the first gripping area 20 and / or the second gripping area 30. In addition, the middle surface 45 forms the edge of an operating groove 46 formed in the middle area 42. The operating platform 43 is completely sunken in the operating groove 46, so that the user can move freely above and along the middle surface 45 without accidentally touching the operating element 44. Figure 1 As shown, the intermediate surface 45 can, for example, form at least a part of the armrest 13 of the vehicle door 2 .

[0039] Figure 4A cross-section of another embodiment of an interior door handle 10 according to the present invention is also shown. Here, the gripping contour 40 is formed by a closed contour 41, with the first projection 21 directly connected to the second projection 31. This eliminates the need to span an intermediate region when enclosing the gripping contour 40. This design is particularly suitable for integration into side doors, for example.

[0040] Figure 5 A vehicle 1 according to the invention is also shown, wherein at least two vehicle doors 2 each have an interior door handle 10 according to the invention. Here, one of the vehicle doors is designed as a driver's door and the other vehicle door is designed as a passenger door.

[0041] Advantageously, provision can be made for the inner door handle 10 of the driver's door to be Figures 1 to 3 The first embodiment is designed, and the inner door handle 10 of the passenger door is designed according to Figure 4 Furthermore, it is conceivable that all doors 2 of the vehicle 1 can have an inner door handle 10 according to the invention.

[0042] The above description of the embodiments only describes the present invention by way of example. Of course, as long as it is technically reasonable, the various features of the embodiments of the present invention can be freely combined without departing from the scope of the present invention.

[0043] Description of Reference Numerals

[0044] 1 vehicle

[0045] 2 doors

[0046] 10. Interior door handle

[0047] 11 Door interior panels

[0048] 12 grip slots

[0049] 12.1 Wall

[0050] 13 Handrails

[0051] 20 First grip area

[0052] 21 First Bump

[0053] 21.1 The first depression

[0054] 30 Second grip area

[0055] 31 Second bulge

[0056] 31.1 Second Depression

[0057] 40 grip contours

[0058] 41 Outline

[0059] 42 Middle Area

[0060] 43 operating table

[0061] 44 operating elements

[0062] 45 middle surface

[0063] 46 operation slots

[0064] 47 circular trajectory

[0065] 47.1 Arc Segment

[0066] 200 pull

[0067] 201 Hands

Claims

1. A door inner handle (10) for pulling a door (2) of a vehicle (1), the door inner handle (10) having a first wall (10.1) having a first gripping area (20) for applying a pulling force (200) by a user's hand (201) in order to pull the vehicle door (2), and a second wall (10.2) having a second gripping area (30) for stabilizing the hand (201) when applying a pulling force (200), It is characterized in that The first gripping area (20) has a first protrusion (21) of the first wall (10.1), and the second gripping area (30) has a second protrusion (31) of the second wall (10.2), wherein the first protrusion (21) and the second protrusion (31) form a gripping contour (40) that can be at least partially surrounded by the hand (201) when a pulling force (200) is applied.

2. The inner door handle (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that The first protrusion (21) is adjacent to the first recess (21.1) of the first wall (10.1) and is designed to be acted upon by multiple fingers of the hand (201), and / or the second protrusion (31) is adjacent to the second recess (31.1) of the second wall (10.2) and is designed to be acted upon by the thumb of the hand (201).

3. The inner door handle (10) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The second gripping area (30) is formed by a door interior panel (11) of the vehicle door (2).

4. The inner door handle (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that A gripping groove (12) is provided, which is at least partially formed by the first wall (10.1), wherein the first gripping area (20) is integrated into the gripping groove (12) within the first wall (10.1) of the gripping groove (12).

5. The inner door handle (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that The gripping contour (40) is formed by a closed contour (41), wherein the first protrusion (21) is directly connected to the second protrusion (31).

6. The inner door handle (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that The gripping contour (40) is interrupted by a middle region (42), which is arranged between the first gripping region (20) and the second gripping region (30).

7. The inner door handle (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that The central area (42) has an operating console (43) with at least one operating element (44) for triggering an electronic vehicle function.

8. The inner door handle (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that The middle area (42) has a middle surface (45), which at least partially defines the boundary of the first gripping area (20) and / or the second gripping area (30) and forms the edge of an operating groove (46) configured in the middle area (42), wherein the operating platform (43) is arranged completely sunken in the operating groove (46).

9. The inner door handle (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that The intermediate surface (45) forms at least a portion of the armrest (13) of the vehicle door (2).

10. A vehicle (1) having at least one door (2) with an interior door handle (10) according to one of the preceding claims.

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