Vehicle door outer handle, vehicle door assembly and vehicle

Abstract

The invention discloses a vehicle door outer handle, a vehicle door assembly and a vehicle, and the vehicle door outer handle comprises a base which is provided with a hand buckling groove and is suitable for being installed on a vehicle door; the handle is rotatably installed on the base between a closing position and an opening position, and when the handle is located at the closing position, the outer surface of the handle does not protrude out of the outer surface of the automobile door and covers the hand buckling groove in a sealing mode; when the handle bar rotates to the opening position from the closing position by rotating towards the handle buckling groove, the handle bar does not protrude out of the outer surface of the automobile door and is exposed out of the handle buckling groove. The vehicle door outer handle can be completely hidden, and has the advantages of being neat in appearance, high in use safety, convenient to rotate, small in wind resistance and the like.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of vehicles, and more particularly to an exterior door handle, a door assembly, and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, exterior door handles typically consist of a base and a handle. The handle is usually exposed, resulting in an unsightly appearance and susceptibility to scratches from external objects, making it prone to damage. Therefore, some exterior door handles are designed to be concealed. When locked, the handle is hidden, meaning it doesn't protrude from the door. However, when unlocked, the handle rotates outwards and protrudes from the door's outer surface. When the motor is not rotating, the handle remains protruding, affecting the vehicle's appearance and user experience. This exposed handle also increases wind resistance, leading to higher fuel consumption. Furthermore, in low temperatures, frost may form on the door's outer surface, hindering the handle's outward rotation. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, one object of the present invention is to provide an exterior door handle that can be completely concealed, and has the advantages of neat appearance, high safety in use, convenient rotation and low wind resistance.

[0004] The present invention also proposes a door assembly having the above-mentioned exterior door handle.

[0005] The present invention also proposes a vehicle having the above-described door assembly.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, a vehicle door exterior handle is provided according to a first aspect embodiment of the present invention, comprising: a base having a handle groove and adapted for installation on a vehicle door; and a handle rotatably mounted on the base between a closed position and an open position, wherein when the handle is in the closed position, the outer surface of the handle does not protrude from the outer surface of the vehicle door and covers the handle groove; and when the handle is rotated from the closed position to the open position by rotating into the handle groove, the handle does not protrude from the outer surface of the vehicle door and exposes the handle groove.

[0007] According to embodiments of the present invention, the exterior door handle can be completely concealed, offering advantages such as a neat appearance, high safety in use, convenient rotation, and low wind resistance.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, when the handle is in the closed position, the outer surface of the handle is flush with the outer surface of the door.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the door covers a portion of the handle groove, the handle covers another portion of the handle groove when it is in the closed position, and the handle abuts against the portion of the door that covers the handle groove when it is in the open position.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the handle is provided with a pivot, and the handle is rotatably mounted to the base via the pivot, the pivot being located at the lower edge of the handle when it is in the closed position.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the exterior door handle further includes: a drive device adapted to be connected to a door lock and to the handle, wherein the drive device drives the handle to an intermediate position between the open position and the closed position when the door lock is unlocked; wherein the handle is fully exposed when it is in the intermediate position.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the handle is rotated from the closed position to the intermediate position by rotating 110° to 120° into the handle groove; the handle is rotated from the intermediate position to the open position by rotating 50° to 60° into the handle groove.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the driving device is a motor, which is mounted outside the base and is tractively connected to the handle and adapted to communicate with the door lock.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the driving device includes: a push rod, one end of which is adapted to be drivenly connected to the door lock; and an unlocking rocker arm, which is drivenly connected to the handle and connected to the other end of the push rod via an unlocking push rod latch.

[0015] According to a second aspect of the present invention, a door assembly is provided, comprising: a door; and an exterior door handle as described in a first aspect of the present invention.

[0016] According to a second aspect embodiment of the present invention, the door assembly, by utilizing the door exterior handle according to a first aspect embodiment of the present invention, can achieve complete concealment of the door exterior handle, and has advantages such as neat appearance, high safety in use, convenient rotation, and low wind resistance.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the car door includes: an outer door panel and an inner door panel, the outer door panel is installed on the outside of the inner door panel, the base is installed on the outer door panel and located between the outer door panel and the inner door panel, and the outer door panel is provided with a handle opening corresponding to the position of the handle groove.

[0018] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the outer panel of the car door is provided with a first positioning protrusion and a second positioning protrusion spaced apart in the vertical direction on the side facing the inner panel of the car door, and the base is provided with a first fixing ear and a second fixing ear. The base is located between the first positioning protrusion and the second positioning protrusion. The first fixing ear is fixed to the side of the first positioning protrusion facing the inner panel of the car door, and the second fixing ear is fixed to the side of the second positioning protrusion facing the inner panel of the car door.

[0019] According to a third aspect of the present invention, a vehicle is provided, including the door assembly described in a second aspect of the present invention.

[0020] According to a third aspect embodiment of the present invention, the vehicle can achieve complete concealment of the exterior door handle by utilizing the door assembly according to a second aspect embodiment of the present invention, which has the advantages of neat appearance, high safety in use, convenient rotation and low wind resistance.

[0021] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows and, in part, will be obvious from the description which follows, or may be learned by practice of the present invention. Attached Figure Description

[0022] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the following description of the embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the door handle in the closed position according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the door handle in the open position according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the exterior door handle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the exterior door handle from another perspective according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure label:

[0028] 1. Exterior door handle; 2. Exterior door panel

[0029] Base 100, Handle slot 110, Handle 200, Rotating shaft 210, Unlocking rocker arm 300, Unlocking push rod latch 310

[0030] Handle opening 400, first positioning protrusion 500, second positioning protrusion 600, first fixing ear 700, second fixing ear 800, limiting part 900. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. The embodiments described with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary. The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below.

[0032] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0033] In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0034] The exterior door handle 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0035] like Figures 1-4 As shown, the exterior door handle 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a base 100 and a handle 200.

[0036] The base 100 is provided with a handle groove 110 and is suitable for installation on a car door. The handle 200 is rotatably installed on the base 100 between a closed position and an open position. When the handle 200 is in the closed position, the outer surface of the handle 200 does not protrude from the outer surface of the car door and covers the handle groove 110. When the handle 200 is rotated from the closed position to the open position by rotating it into the handle groove 110, the handle 200 does not protrude from the outer surface of the car door and exposes the handle groove 110.

[0037] Specifically, when the handle 200 is in the closed position, the car door is locked and cannot be opened; when the handle 200 is in the open position, the car door is unlocked and the user can open the car door by pulling the handle 200; turning the handle 200 from the closed position to the open position will control the car door to change from the locked state to the unlocked state.

[0038] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the exterior door handle 1 is provided with a handle groove 110 on the base 100 and is adapted to be installed on the door. The handle 200 is rotatably installed on the base 100 between the closed position and the open position. The interior of the door has a door space for installing the exterior door handle 1. The handle groove 110 provides operating space for the user to operate the handle 200. The user can put their hand into the handle groove 110 of the base 100 to touch the handle 200 and control the opening and closing of the door. Furthermore, the base 100 can separate the handle groove 110 from other components inside the door, preventing the user from touching other components while touching the handle 200, and preventing dust and liquid from entering the door space from the handle groove 110 when it is exposed. This helps to keep the door space clean and reduces the probability of corrosion of the parts inside the door space.

[0039] In addition, when the handle 200 is in the closed position, the outer surface of the handle 200 does not protrude from the outer surface of the door and covers the handle groove 110. When the handle 200 is rotated from the closed position to the open position by rotating it into the handle groove 110, the handle 200 does not protrude from the outer surface of the door and exposes the handle groove 110.

[0040] Therefore, when the handle 200 is in the closed position, it is hidden, making it appear as a single unit with the door. When the user looks at the door, the handle 200 doesn't appear obtrusive, resulting in a more aesthetically pleasing and cleaner exterior surface. When the handle 200 is rotated from the closed to the open position, it rotates inwards towards the door, still not protruding from the door's exterior surface. This prevents the handle 200 from being exposed, ensuring it remains hidden regardless of whether it's in the closed, open, or any position in between. The door remains neat in both locked and unlocked states, eliminating the risk of collision or scratches between the handle 200 and objects outside the vehicle. This enhances safety. Furthermore, even in low temperatures, if the door's exterior surface frosts, the handle 200's inward rotation prevents it from being affected by the frost, ensuring smooth operation even in cold conditions.

[0041] Furthermore, when the handle 200 is rotated from the closed position to the open position, the handle groove 110 is exposed, making it easier for the user to reach into the handle groove 110 to pull the handle 200 to open the car door, resulting in a better user experience. Also, the handle 200 does not protrude from the outer surface of the car door in either the closed or open position. This prevents the handle 200 from increasing wind resistance while the vehicle is in motion, thus reducing vehicle drag and lowering fuel consumption.

[0042] Thus, the door handle 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention can be completely hidden, and has the advantages of neat appearance, high safety in use, convenient rotation and low wind resistance.

[0043] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 1 As shown, when the handle 200 is in the closed position, the outer surface of the handle 200 is flush with the outer surface of the car door.

[0044] In this way, the handle 200 can be hidden when it is in the closed position, which makes the outer surface of the door more seamless and the overall appearance of the vehicle more aesthetically pleasing. In addition, keeping the handle 200 flush with the seam of the door makes it less likely to accumulate dust, making the outer surface of the door cleaner.

[0045] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, one part of the door cover latch groove 110, another part of the door cover latch groove 110 when the handle 200 is in the closed position, and the part of the door cover latch groove 110 that abuts against the door when the handle 200 is in the open position.

[0046] For example, the side of the base 100 facing away from the passenger compartment is open. When the handle 200 is in the closed position, the open part of the base 100 is covered by the door to seal the handrail groove 110. When the handle 200 is in the open position, part of the base 100 is open to allow the handrail groove 110 to communicate with the outside. Furthermore, both the outer and inner contours of the cross-section of the base 100 are curved. This not only ensures that the wall thickness of the handrail groove 110 is uniform, but also reduces the material, weight, and cost of the base 100 while ensuring sufficient operating space for the hand. In addition, the base 100 is subjected to uniform stress, making it less prone to stress concentration.

[0047] In other words, the cross-sectional area of ​​the handle groove 110 is larger than that of the handle 200, which makes it easier for the handle 200 to rotate within the handle groove 110 so that the handle 200 can switch between the open and closed positions. Moreover, when the handle 200 is in the closed position, the user's hand can reach into part of the handle groove 110 covered by the door. The handle groove 110 provides a larger operating space for the user to operate the handle 200, making operation more convenient.

[0048] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the handle 200 is provided with a pivot 210, and the handle 200 is rotatably mounted on the base 100 via the pivot 210. The pivot 210 is located at the lower edge of the handle 200 when it is in the closed position.

[0049] Specifically, the pivot 210 can extend horizontally, and both ends of the pivot 210 can extend out of the front and rear sides of the handle 200. The front and rear sides of the base 100 can be provided with pivot holes, and both ends of the pivot 210 are respectively engaged with the pivot holes. In this way, through the engagement of the pivot 210 and the pivot holes, the handle 200 can be rotated relative to the base 100. The rotation structure is simple and easy to implement, and the pivot 210 is small in size, so it does not take up much space when placed on the car door, making it more convenient to install.

[0050] In addition, since most people are right-handed in natural situations, and the palm of the right hand is usually extended to the left or downwards, rotating the handle 200 with its lower edge as the axis of rotation is more in line with the human body's force exertion habits and makes it easier for users to use.

[0051] Furthermore, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the exterior door handle 1 also includes a drive device, which is adapted to be connected to the door lock and to the handle 200. When the door lock is unlocked, the drive device drives the handle 200 to an intermediate position between the open and closed positions. When the handle 200 is in the intermediate position, the handle groove 110 is fully exposed.

[0052] In other words, when the handle 200 is rotated from the closed position to the open position, it will first pass through the middle position. When the handle 200 is in the middle position, the car door is in the unlocked state. The user can open the car door by pressing the handle 200 and pulling it outward. However, if the user does not press the handle 200 to the open position, the car door is still in the closed state. In this way, the car door can achieve double locking, preventing the car door from being opened directly after the user accidentally touches it, thus improving safety.

[0053] For example, a user can send an unlock signal through the vehicle's Bluetooth key. After receiving the unlock signal, the door lock will unlock the door. At this time, the drive unit will operate and drive the handle 200 to rotate from the closed position to the middle position, exposing the handle groove 110. The user can see that the door is now unlocked. Then, the user can put their hand into the handle groove 110, press it, and pull the handle 200 to open the door.

[0054] Optionally, the handle 200 can be rotated from the closed position to the middle position by rotating it 110° to 120° into the handle groove 110, and then rotated from the middle position to the open position by rotating it 50° to 60° into the handle groove 110. In other words, the handle 200 needs to be rotated 160° to 180° from the closed position to the open position.

[0055] By rotating the handle 200 into the latch groove 110 by 110° to 120°, the latch groove 110 can be fully exposed, making it easier for the user to reach into the latch groove 110 and operate. On the other hand, at this time, the handle 200 is in a downward tilted state, and after the user reaches into the latch groove 110, it is easy to press the surface of the handle 200 facing the inside of the car when it is in the middle position, so that the user can exert force to the outside of the car to open the car door.

[0056] Furthermore, rotating the handle 200 from the middle position to the open position requires a rotation of 50° to 60°, allowing the user to feel the rotation and thus more intuitively experience the effectiveness of the operation. Moreover, when the handle 200 is in the closed position, its outer surface is flush with the outer surface of the car door, meaning it is in a vertical position. Since rotating the handle 200 from the closed position to the open position requires a rotation of 160° to 180°, meaning it is also nearly vertical when in the open position, it is easier to apply force when fingers touch the handle 200. This makes it more convenient for the user to pull the handle 200, as most of the force applied to the handle 200 is used to pull the car door open, resulting in less effort and lower energy consumption.

[0057] In some embodiments of the present invention, the driving device is a motor (not shown in the figure). The motor is mounted outside the base 100 and is connected to the handle 200 for transmission and is suitable for communication with the door lock. Thus, after the door lock is opened, a signal can be transmitted to the motor, and the motor can control the handle 200 to rotate according to the unlocking signal, thereby realizing the door unlocking and rotating the handle 200 to the middle position at the same time, which further facilitates user operation. In addition, the motor has good locking performance and can reliably position the handle 200. The motor can also realize the reset of the handle 200 from the middle position to the closed position.

[0058] In other embodiments of the invention, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the drive unit includes a push rod and an unlocking rocker arm 300.

[0059] Specifically, one end of the push rod is adapted to be connected to the door lock drive. The unlocking rocker arm 300 is connected to the handle 200 drive and connected to the other end of the push rod through the unlocking push rod buckle 310. Thus, when the door lock is unlocked, the push rod can be moved. The push rod then drives the unlocking rocker arm 300 to rotate through the unlocking push rod buckle 310. While the unlocking rocker arm 300 is rotating, the handle 200 can be rotated to the middle position, so as to realize the rotation of the handle 200 between the closed position and the middle position.

[0060] For example, the unlocking rocker arm 300 can be connected to the rotating shaft 210 and rotate synchronously with the rotating shaft 210. The rear end of the rotating shaft 210 extends out of the rear end of the base 100. The unlocking rocker arm 300 is connected to the rear end of the rotating shaft 210. The unlocking rocker arm 300 is located outside the handle groove 110 of the base 100. The rear end face of the base 100 can be provided with a limiting part 900. The limiting part 900 can limit the rotation angle of the unlocking rocker arm 300 to prevent the unlocking rocker arm 300 from rotating excessively and affecting the normal use of the door lock.

[0061] Furthermore, when the handle 200 is pushed from the middle position to the open position by hand, the pivot 210 drives the unlocking rocker arm 300 to rotate, thereby pushing the push rod to move and thus fully unlocking the door lock. At this time, the door can rotate relative to the vehicle body to expose the passenger compartment.

[0062] Using the door lock to unlock the rocker arm 300 to rotate the handle 200 eliminates the need for additional drive mechanisms (such as motors), reducing the number of parts in the door handle 1. This not only lowers costs but also facilitates the miniaturization and weight reduction of the door handle 1.

[0063] It should be noted that when the drive device is a motor, and the handle 200 is still connected to the unlocking rocker arm 300, the unlocking rocker arm 300 does not need to perform the function of moving the handle 200 from the closed position to the intermediate position. Furthermore, the two methods of moving the handle 200 from the closed position to the intermediate position can be set simultaneously. Therefore, if one method fails, there is a backup solution to open the car door, providing more diverse ways to open the door from the outside and making it more convenient for users.

[0064] The following description, with reference to the accompanying drawings, describes a door assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention. The door assembly includes a door and an exterior door handle 1 according to the above embodiment of the present invention.

[0065] According to the embodiments of the present invention, the door assembly can completely hide the door handle 1 by utilizing the door handle 1 of the above embodiments of the present invention, which has the advantages of neat appearance, high safety in use, convenient rotation and low wind resistance.

[0066] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, the car door includes an outer door panel 2 and an inner door panel. The outer door panel 2 is installed on the outside of the inner door panel, that is, the outer door panel 2 is installed on the side of the inner door panel facing away from the passenger compartment. The base 100 is installed on the outer door panel 2 and is located between the outer door panel 2 and the inner door panel. The outer door panel 2 is provided with a handle opening 400 corresponding to the position of the handle groove 110.

[0067] For example, the outer door panel 2 and the inner door panel can jointly define the door panel space to accommodate the drive unit and the outer door handle 1. This not only protects the drive unit and the outer door handle 1 but also makes the outer surface of the door assembly cleaner, facilitating the overall disassembly and assembly of the door assembly. Furthermore, the outer surface of the outer door panel 2 is located on the outer side of the vehicle, making it easily accessible to passengers. By providing a handle opening 400 in the outer door panel 2, passengers can conveniently access the outer door handle 1, making door opening more convenient and quick.

[0068] Furthermore, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the outer panel 2 of the car door is provided with a first positioning protrusion 500 and a second positioning protrusion 600 spaced apart in the vertical direction on the side facing the inner panel of the car door. The base 100 is provided with a first fixing ear 700 and a second fixing ear 800. The base 100 is located between the first positioning protrusion 500 and the second positioning protrusion 600. The first fixing ear 700 is fixed to the side of the first positioning protrusion 500 facing the inner panel of the car door, and the second fixing ear 800 is fixed to the side of the second positioning protrusion 600 facing the inner panel of the car door.

[0069] For example, the first fixing ear 700 and the first positioning protrusion 500 can be connected by threaded fasteners such as bolts, and the second fixing ear 800 and the second positioning protrusion 600 can also be connected by threaded fasteners such as bolts. One of the first fixing ear 700 and the second fixing ear 800 can be multiple, for example, there are two second fixing ears 800 and one first fixing ear 700. The first fixing ear 700 can be located between the two second fixing ears 800 in the front-back direction. In this way, by arranging the first fixing ear 700 and the second fixing ear 800 staggered in the length direction of the base 100, the fixing force on the base 100 in its length direction is more uniform, so the position of the base 100 is more stable.

[0070] In addition, since both the first positioning protrusion 500 and the second positioning protrusion 600 protrude from the inner side of the outer door panel 2 toward the inner door panel, by installing the base 100 between the first positioning protrusion 500 and the second positioning protrusion 600, the base 100 can be closer to the inner side of the outer door panel 2, or even fit against the inner side of the outer door panel 2. In this way, the size of the base 100 protruding from the inner side of the outer door panel 2 is smaller, which is beneficial to reduce the overall size of the outer door panel 2 and the base 100 in the left and right direction, thereby improving the space utilization rate.

[0071] Furthermore, the side of the first positioning protrusion 500 facing the inner door panel and the side of the second positioning protrusion 600 facing the inner door panel can both be flat, and the first fixing ear 700 and the second fixing ear 800 are both flat plates extending in the vertical direction. This results in a larger contact area between the first fixing ear 700 and the first positioning protrusion 500, and a larger contact area between the second fixing ear 800 and the second positioning protrusion 600, which helps to improve the connection strength between the base 100 and the outer door panel 2.

[0072] The distance between the upper edge of the first positioning protrusion 500 and the lower edge of the second positioning protrusion 600 is greater than the distance between the upper edge of the first fixing ear 700 and the lower edge of the second fixing ear 800. This ensures that the first fixing ear 700 and the second fixing ear 800 do not protrude from the first positioning protrusion 500 and the second positioning protrusion 600 in the vertical direction, making the fixation of the base 100 more reliable.

[0073] The following description, with reference to the accompanying drawings, describes a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention, the vehicle including a door assembly according to the above embodiment of the present invention.

[0074] According to the vehicle of the present invention, by utilizing the door assembly of the above embodiments of the present invention, the door handle 1 can be completely hidden, which has the advantages of neat appearance, high safety in use and low wind resistance.

[0075] The door handle 1, door assembly, and other components and operations of the vehicle according to embodiments of the present invention are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0076] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example.

[0077] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An exterior door handle, characterized in that, include: A base, the base having a handle groove and suitable for installation on a vehicle door; A handle is rotatably mounted on the base between a closed position and an open position. When the handle is in the closed position, the outer surface of the handle does not protrude from the outer surface of the door and covers the handle groove. When the handle is rotated from the closed position to the open position by rotating into the handle groove, the handle does not protrude from the outer surface of the door and exposes the handle groove. and A drive device that drives the handle to an intermediate position between the open position and the closed position when the door lock is unlocked. The handle is rotated from the closed position to the intermediate position by rotating 110° to 120° into the handle groove.

2. The exterior door handle according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the handle is in the closed position, the outer surface of the handle is flush with the outer surface of the door.

3. The exterior door handle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The door covers a portion of the handle groove, and when the handle is in the closed position, it covers another portion of the handle groove. When the handle is in the open position, it abuts against the portion of the door that covers the handle groove inside the door.

4. The exterior door handle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The handle is provided with a pivot, and the handle is rotatably mounted on the base via the pivot. The pivot is located at the lower edge of the handle when it is in the closed position.

5. The exterior door handle according to claim 2, characterized in that, Also includes: When the handle is in the middle position, the buckle groove is fully exposed.

6. The exterior door handle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The handle is rotated from the middle position to the open position by rotating it 50° to 60° into the handle groove.

7. The exterior door handle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The driving device is a motor, which is mounted outside the base. The motor is connected to the handle and is adapted to communicate with the door lock.

8. The exterior door handle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The driving device includes: A push rod, one end of which is adapted to be connected to the door lock drive mechanism; Unlock the rocker arm, which is connected to the handle and connected to the other end of the push rod via an unlocking push rod latch.

9. A door assembly, characterized in that, include: Car door; The exterior door handle according to any one of claims 1-8.

10. The door assembly according to claim 9, characterized in that, The vehicle door includes: The vehicle door has an outer panel and an inner panel, the outer panel being installed on the outside of the inner panel, the base being installed on the outer panel and located between the outer panel and the inner panel, and the outer panel having a handle opening corresponding to the position of the handle groove.

11. The door assembly according to claim 10, characterized in that, The outer panel of the car door has a first positioning protrusion and a second positioning protrusion spaced apart in the vertical direction on the side facing the inner panel of the car door. The base has a first fixing ear and a second fixing ear. The base is located between the first positioning protrusion and the second positioning protrusion. The first fixing ear is fixed to the side of the first positioning protrusion facing the inner panel of the car door, and the second fixing ear is fixed to the side of the second positioning protrusion facing the inner panel of the car door.

12. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the door assembly according to any one of claims 9-11.

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