Automobile side door handle mounting structure and automobile side door using same

Abstract

The invention discloses an automobile side door handle mounting structure and an automobile side door using the same. The automobile side door handle mounting structure comprises an outer door handle mounting groove which is formed in an automobile door body and provided with an upward opening, a switch used for unlocking an automobile door is arranged in the mounting groove, and a drainage device is further arranged in the mounting groove; the automobile side door comprises an automobile door body, a lifting glass window is arranged on the upper portion of the automobile door body, a hinge connected with an automobile body is arranged on one side of the automobile door body, and the automobile side door handle mounting structure is arranged at the windowsill of the side, away from the hinge, of the automobile door body. The door handle has the advantages that safety, reliability, simplicity and convenience in operation, economy and durability of an outwards-protruding door handle are kept, low wind resistance and attractiveness of a hidden door handle are achieved, and meanwhile the handle box is embedded in the windowsill reinforcing plate and is firmer; the water cutting decoration plate decoration handle box is more advanced, and car paint is prevented from being scratched by nails; the side face of the automobile door is not affected by a handle.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of automobile supplies, in particular to an automobile side door handle mounting structure and an automobile side door using the structure. Background Art

[0002] In recent years, with the increasing demand for automotive quality and the rapid development of electrification and intelligent vehicles, traditional protruding door handles, which protrude from the door panel, increase wind resistance, and affect the appearance, have been gradually replaced by more aesthetically pleasing and technologically advanced hidden door handles. However, existing hidden door handles are complex in structure and have exposed safety hazards such as inconvenient operation, failure due to power failure, insufficient strength, freezing, and finger pinching during market use. For example, in accidents such as collisions and fires, power failures can render electric door handles ineffective, hindering rescue and escape.

[0003] In order to retain the safety, reliability, ease of operation, economy and durability of traditional outward-pull door handles while also having the low wind resistance and aesthetics of hidden door handles, the present invention aims at the composite structure of the window sill and the window sill reinforcement plate of the door outer panel, and innovates by embedding the handle box into the water-cut decorative panel, thereby realizing concealed installation and structural optimization of the handle box. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a car side door handle mounting structure and a car side door using the structure, so as to solve the problems of high wind resistance, unsightly appearance, easy bumping and easy pollution of protruding handles, and complex structure, inconvenient operation, insufficient strength, hidden power failure risks, and paint wear of hidden door handles.

[0005] To achieve the above object, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions: A car side door handle mounting structure comprises an outer door handle mounting groove arranged on a door body and opening upward, a switch for unlocking the door and a drainage device arranged in the mounting groove.

[0006] Preferably, the switch includes an electronic switch, a mechanical handle and a micro switch.

[0007] Preferably, the mounting slot is a handle box, which includes a box body, a handle box drainage hole is provided at the bottom of the box body as a drainage device, a limit plate is provided on the upper part of the box body, and an electronic switch installation position, a mechanical handle installation position, and a micro switch installation position are provided inside the box body.

[0008] Preferably, the present application also discloses a car side door, comprising a door body, a lifting glass window is arranged on the upper part of the door body, a hinge connected to the car body is arranged on one side of the door body, and the aforementioned car side door handle mounting structure is arranged on the window edge of the door body away from the hinge side.

[0009] Preferably, the door body is further provided with a water-cut decorative panel for decorating the mounting groove, and the water-cut decorative panel is provided with an operating hole corresponding to the mounting groove.

[0010] Preferably, a first mechanical lock installation hole is provided on the vehicle door body, a mechanical lock is provided in the first mechanical lock installation hole, and a key operation hole corresponding to the mechanical lock is provided on the water-cut decorative plate.

[0011] Preferably, a window edge reinforcement plate is provided in the vehicle door body, and the window edge reinforcement plate includes a mounting seat corresponding to the upper edge of the vehicle door body, and the mounting seat is provided with a second mounting slot mounting hole corresponding to the mounting slot and a second mechanical lock mounting hole corresponding to the mechanical lock.

[0012] Preferably, a buckle is provided at the bottom of the water-cut decorative panel, a first buckle mounting hole corresponding to the buckle is provided on the door body, and a second buckle mounting hole corresponding to the buckle is provided on the mounting seat.

[0013] Preferably, the water-cut trim panel is also provided with an automatic door switch.

[0014] Preferably, a signal light is provided in the water-cutting decorative plate.

[0015] The beneficial effects of the present invention are: 1. Safety: The operating hole of the handle box is not closed, which is not prone to safety hazards such as inoperability due to freezing, power outages, collisions, etc. The handle box is embedded in the window sill reinforcement plate, which is more solid and safer; because the main impact point during a collision is at the bottom, the embedded handle box on the window sill is positioned higher to reduce the risk of bumps; the handle box on the water-cut decorative panel has ample space, which is convenient for setting up mechanical locks, electronic switches, micro switches, mechanical handles and other door opening protections.

[0016] 2. Beautiful: The handle box is decorated with water-cut panels, which makes it more upscale; the water-cut panels are the same color as the windows, further blending with the windows and making them more concealed; the handles are integrated into the water-cut panels, making the doors simpler, the body lines smoother, and the integration of light and shadow more beautiful.

[0017] 3. Convenience: The handle box is moved up for a more intuitive look; the operating hole is not closed, making the door opening process simple and time-saving; the operating hole is located in the water-cut panel for easy blind operation; for taller or lower models, there is no need to bend down.

[0018] 4. Clean: The handle box is embedded in the water-cut trim panel with the opening facing upwards, so mud and dirt are not easily splashed into the interior, reducing the risk of finger stains. The water-cut trim panel protects the handle area to prevent nails from scratching and wearing the paint surface. There is no handle gap on the side of the door, making it clean and easy to maintain.

[0019] 5. Practical: After the window edge of the outer door panel is widened, the inner cavity is enlarged, which is convenient for setting an umbrella slot; the handle box can be used to place cards to prevent cards from being inserted into the window and blocking the door drainage hole under the door; the key can be temporarily placed for vehicle maintenance to avoid being locked inside the car; the water-cut decorative panel is widened to facilitate the expansion of functions such as light language.

[0020] 6. Economical: The handle has a simple structure, is not easy to be bumped, is strong and durable, reduces wind resistance, and reduces the cost of purchasing and using the car.

[0021] 7. Summary: It not only retains the safety, reliability, easy operation, economy and durability of the protruding door handle, but also has the low wind resistance and aesthetics of the hidden door handle. At the same time, the handle box is embedded in the window sill reinforcement plate, which is more solid; the water-cut decorative panel decorates the handle box to make it more advanced and prevent nails from scratching the car paint; there is no handle on the side of the door, which is more simple and beautiful. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 It is an overall schematic diagram of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the door body and the handle box; Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the door body; Figure 4 It is a structural diagram of the handle box; Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the handle box from another angle; Figure 6 Schematic diagram of water-cut veneer; Figure 7 It is a cross-sectional view of the door body and the window edge reinforcement plate; Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the structure of the window edge reinforcement plate; Figure 9 Schematic diagram of the structure for adding a support part to the window edge reinforcement plate.

[0023] Figure numerals: 1, door body 2, lifting glass window 3, handle box 4, water-cut decorative panel 11, first handle box mounting hole 12, second fixing hole 13, first buckle mounting hole 14, first mechanical lock mounting hole 15, umbrella slot 16, third threading hole 31 of electronic switch. Box body 32, limit plate 33, snap-on part 34, micro switch mounting position 35, handle box drainage hole 36, first fixing hole 37, first threading hole 41 of electronic switch, key hole 42 of mechanical lock, operating hole 5, window edge reinforcement plate 50, mounting seat 51, second mounting slot mounting hole 52, third fixing hole 53, second buckle mounting hole 54, second mechanical lock mounting hole 55, second threading hole of electronic switch 6, hinge.

[0024] The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not to be construed as limitations on this patent. To better illustrate this embodiment, some components of the accompanying drawings may be omitted, enlarged, or reduced in size, and do not represent the actual dimensions of the product. For those skilled in the art, it is understandable that some well-known structures and their descriptions may be omitted from the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0026] Example 1 like Figure 1 — Figure 5 As shown, this embodiment discloses a vehicle side door handle mounting structure, comprising an upward-opening outer door handle mounting slot provided on a vehicle door body 1. A switch for unlocking the door is located within the mounting slot, along with a drainage device. In this embodiment, the switch comprises an electronic switch mounted at the rear end of the handle housing, a mechanical handle mounted at the front end of the housing, and a microswitch mounted on the inner outer wall of the housing. Both the switch and drainage device are standard features of existing vehicles and will not be described in detail in this embodiment.

[0027] In this embodiment, a first handle box mounting hole 11 for mounting a handle box 3 is defined on the upper edge of the door body 1. The aforementioned mounting slot is the handle box 3. The handle box 3 comprises a box body 31. A handle box drainage hole 35 is provided at the bottom of the box body 31 as a drainage device, and a limit plate 32 is provided at the top of the box body 31. The rear end of the box body is provided with a mounting position for an electronic switch, the front end of the box body is provided with a mounting position for a mechanical handle, and the inner outer wall of the box body is provided with a mounting position for a micro switch.

[0028] After the handle box 3 is installed into the first handle box installation hole 11 , its installation depth can be limited by the limiting plate 32 . The handle box drainage hole 35 is connected to the drainage hole under the vehicle door through a conduit to drain rainwater in the box body 31 .

[0029] In other embodiments, the mounting groove can also be integrally stamped when processing the door body 1, forming a structure consistent with the handle box 3 in this embodiment in the door body 1. Stamping is an existing conventional technology and will not be described in detail in this embodiment.

[0030] like Figure 4As shown, in this embodiment, a clamping portion 33 is further provided on the lower outer wall of the front end of the limiting plate of the box body 31. A first fixing hole 36 is defined in (the rear end of) the limiting plate 32. A second fixing hole 12 is defined in the door body 1 to cooperate with the first fixing hole 36. A third fixing hole 52 is defined in the mounting base 50 to cooperate with the first fixing hole 36 and the second fixing hole 12. The steel plate of the door body 1 is approximately 0.7 mm thick, and the window edge reinforcement plate is approximately 1.4 mm thick. After the handle box 3 is installed, the gap between the clamping portion 33 and the limiting plate 32 is approximately 2.1 mm, which just accommodates the thickness of the door body 1 and the mounting base 50, allowing the front end of the handle box 3 to be fixed. The rear end of the box body 31 can also be secured again by inserting bolts into the first fixing hole 36, the second fixing hole 12, and the third fixing hole 52.

[0031] like Figure 5 As shown, the handle box 3 has an upward-facing operating hole and is embedded within the upper edge of the door body 1 and the window edge reinforcement plate 5. The inner opening of the handle box 3 is approximately 3-4 cm wide and 15-16 cm long. The outer opening of the handle box 3 is approximately 5-6 cm wide, 18-20 cm long, and 5-8 cm deep. The operating hole is not closed, making it easy to operate and less susceptible to safety hazards such as freezing, collisions, and power outages.

[0032] During the specific implementation of this embodiment, the outer door handle mounting groove (handle box 3) can be directly set on the existing qualified vehicle door body 1, or the upper edge of the vehicle door body 1 can be widened outward by about 5-8 cm, and the outer door handle mounting groove (handle box 3) can be embedded in the upper edge of the vehicle door body 1. After the vehicle door body 1 is widened outward, it is convenient to install the handle box 3; secondly, it increases the longitudinal rigidity and lateral buffering of the vehicle door; and thirdly, it increases the inner cavity space, which is convenient for setting the umbrella groove 15.

[0033] In this embodiment, the umbrella slot 15 is set on the side door of the car. In order not to be affected by the door handle, in other embodiments, an umbrella slot can be set on the rear door. When the front door is opened, the umbrella can be taken out and placed from the front side of the rear door, and the water can be drained through the drainage hole under the door.

[0034] Example 2 This embodiment discloses a car side door, including a door body 1, a lifting glass window 2 is provided on the upper part of the door body 1, a hinge 6 connected to the car body is provided on one side of the door body 1, and the car side door handle mounting structure of embodiment 1 is provided on the window edge of the door body 1 away from the hinge 6.

[0035] In this embodiment, the mounting groove is provided as a handle box 3 that can be separated from the vehicle door body 1 , rather than a mounting groove that is stamped integrally with the vehicle door body 1 .

[0036] like Figure 3As shown, a first mechanical lock mounting hole 14 is provided on the door body 1, and a mechanical lock is provided in the first mechanical lock mounting hole 14. In this embodiment, the mechanical lock is provided on the left main driving door, and in other embodiments, the mechanical lock may also be provided on the right passenger driving door.

[0037] like Figure 6 As shown, in order to decorate the upper part of the door body 1, a water-cut decorative panel 4 can also be installed on the door body 1. The water-cut decorative panel 4 is arranged along the window edge. An operating hole 42 is provided on the water-cut decorative panel 4 for conveniently extending the hand into the handle box 3. The water-cut decorative panel 4 is provided with a key operating hole 41 corresponding to the mechanical lock.

[0038] like Figure 7 — Figure 8 As shown, a window edge reinforcement plate 5 is provided in the vehicle door body 1, and the window edge reinforcement plate 5 includes a mounting seat 50 corresponding to the upper edge of the vehicle door body, and a second mounting slot mounting hole 51 corresponding to the handle box 3 and a second mechanical lock mounting hole 54 corresponding to the mechanical lock are opened on the mounting seat 50.

[0039] like Figure 9 As shown, in another embodiment, in order to improve the rigidity of the window edge reinforcement plate 5, a support portion 55 can be further provided at the lower portion of the mounting seat 50. In order to prevent the support portion 55 from interfering with the installation of the handle box 3, a notch 56 corresponding to the handle box 3 is provided on the support portion 55.

[0040] To facilitate the fixation of the water-cut decorative panel 4, a clip (not shown in the figure) is provided at its bottom, a first clip mounting hole 13 corresponding to the clip is opened on the door body 1, and a second clip mounting hole 53 corresponding to the clip is opened on the mounting seat 50.

[0041] The mounting seat 50 on the window edge reinforcement plate is arranged in a horizontal plane, which facilitates the installation of the rearview mirror and the horizontal folding setting, and prevents rain from falling on the rearview mirror when it is in a non-horizontal folding state.

[0042] In this embodiment, the front eaves of the handle box 3 is about 1 cm wide, and the rear eaves is about 3-4 cm wide. The electronic switch is set at the rear eaves of the handle box 3 (that is, the side where the first fixing hole 36 is opened) for easy pressing. The electronic switch is used to lock and unlock the door lock assembly. It must be set at least on the door on the main driver's side, and can also be set on other doors. The mechanical handle is set at the front eaves of the handle box 3 for easy pulling. The mechanical handle must be installed on the side doors of the vehicle body to ensure the mechanical opening of the door after the vehicle is powered off. In order to open the door more easily, a micro switch is set on the inner and outer walls of the handle box 3. The installation position of the micro switch is Figure 4 The position of the middle dotted line 34.

[0043] A first threading hole 37 for the electronic switch is also provided on the limiting plate 32 of the handle box 3, a second threading hole 55 for the electronic switch is provided on the mounting seat 50 of the window edge reinforcement plate 5, and a third threading hole 16 for the electronic switch is provided on the door body 1.

[0044] Automatic door switch, used for automatic opening and closing of doors, is installed on the water-cut panel or near the electronic switch.

[0045] The switch components described above are prior art and will not be described in detail. The switch integrated into the handle box 3 is replaceable, repositionable, and deformable, and is not limited to existing or future technology. Multiple unlocking methods provide convenience and an added layer of security.

[0046] In this embodiment, the rear wall of the handle box 3 can also be set as a slope, and the operation hole in the water-cut decorative plate 4 can be set as an arc to facilitate the rapid flow of wind over the handle box 3.

[0047] In this embodiment, the water-cut decorative panel 4 is widened by approximately 5-8 cm, with a height increase inside and a width decrease outside, creating a natural transition with the door body 1 and facilitating drainage. The water-cut decorative panel 4 not only decorates the water-cut strip, but also the handle box 3 and the mechanical lock, making them more concealed.

[0048] Water-cut trim panels can be made of any safe and durable material, including metal, plastic, carbon fiber, and transparent acrylic, with no restrictions. Chrome or silver plating can create a premium look for the handles; the same color as the window for a more discreet handle; the same color as the door for a more unified handle; and chrome trim on the outside and the same color as the window inside for a more discreet handle and a more aesthetically pleasing door. Available in transparent or translucent configurations, these panels feature internal signal lights and a colorful LED screen with added light signals to display vehicle-related information, such as vehicle location, door unlocking, door locking, side traffic, door opening reminder, welcome, charging, battery level, steering, and intelligent driving, enhancing safety and a sense of technology.

[0049] The above embodiments do not impose any formal restrictions on the shape, material, structure, etc. of the present invention. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention are within the scope of protection of the technical solution of the present invention.

[0050] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside" and the like to indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the protection content of the present invention.

[0051] If words such as "first" and "second" are used in this document to limit components, those skilled in the art should know that the use of "first" and "second" is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise stated, the above words have no special meaning.

[0052] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein. However, these modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the various embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A vehicle side door handle mounting structure, characterized by: It includes an outer door handle mounting groove with an upward opening arranged on the vehicle door body, a switch for unlocking the vehicle door is arranged in the mounting groove, and a drainage device is also arranged in the mounting groove.

2. The automobile side door handle mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The switch includes an electronic switch, a mechanical handle and a micro switch.

3. The automobile side door handle mounting structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting slot is a handle box, which includes a box body. A handle box drainage hole is provided at the bottom of the box body as a drainage device. A limit plate is provided on the upper part of the box body. An electronic switch installation position, a mechanical handle installation position, and a micro switch installation position are provided in the box body.

4. A car side door, comprising a door body, a lifting glass window disposed on the upper portion of the door body, and a hinge connected to the vehicle body disposed on one side of the door body, characterized in that: The vehicle side door handle mounting structure according to any one of claims 1 to 3 is provided at the window edge of the vehicle door body on the side away from the hinge.

5. The automobile side door according to claim 4, characterized in that: The door body is also provided with a water-cut decorative panel for decorating the mounting groove, and the water-cut decorative panel is provided with an operating hole corresponding to the mounting groove.

6. The automobile side door according to claim 5, characterized in that: A first mechanical lock installation hole is provided on the door body, a mechanical lock is provided in the first mechanical lock installation hole, and a key operation hole corresponding to the mechanical lock is provided on the water-cut decorative plate.

7. The automobile side door according to claim 6, characterized in that: A window edge reinforcement plate is provided in the vehicle door body, and the window edge reinforcement plate includes a mounting seat corresponding to the upper edge of the vehicle door body, and the mounting seat is provided with a second mounting slot mounting hole corresponding to the mounting slot and a second mechanical lock mounting hole corresponding to the mechanical lock.

8. The automobile side door according to claim 7, characterized in that: A buckle is provided at the bottom of the water-cut decorative plate, a first buckle mounting hole corresponding to the buckle is opened on the door body, and a second buckle mounting hole corresponding to the buckle is opened on the mounting seat.

9. The automobile side door according to claim 4, characterized in that: The water-cut decorative panel is also provided with an automatic door switch.

10. The automobile side door according to claim 4, characterized in that: A signal light is provided in the water-cut decorative plate.

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