Vehicle door opening / closing operation device

Abstract

The invention provides a door opening and closing operation device for a vehicle, which can reduce parting lines appearing on the surface of a door and improve the aesthetics of the door. A vehicle door opening / closing operation device (1) according to the present invention is a vehicle door opening / closing operation device (1) for operating a door lock device (3) of a vehicle door (2), the vehicle door opening / closing operation device (1) comprising: a base (10) attached to the door (2); a first operation member (11) which is attached to the base (10) so as to be operable from the outside of the door (2), and which transmits a door opening operation by a user as an electric signal to the door lock device (3); and a second operation member (12) attached to the base (10) and mechanically transmitting a door opening operation by a user to the door lock device (3), in which the first operation member (11) at least partially overlaps the second operation member (12) and covers at least a part of the second operation member (12) when the door is viewed from the front.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to a door opening and closing operation device for a vehicle that operates a door lock device of a door of a vehicle. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the past, when a door handle is installed by cutting a portion of a door surface of a vehicle, there is a problem that a division line is formed on the door surface, thereby reducing the design effect of the vehicle body. In Patent Document 1 described below, in order to improve the degree of freedom of the design of the vehicle body, a method of integrating the door handle with a window frame trim to reduce the division line and improve the design sense is proposed.

[0003] PRIOR ART DOCUMENT PATENT DOCUMENT Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 64-9019 SUMMARY

[0004] PROBLEMS TO BE SOLVED BY THE INVENTION In recent years, with the development of electrification of vehicles, cases of adding a switch to replace a door handle are increasing, but the conventional door handle is still indispensable to cope with emergency situations such as battery depletion. For this reason, it can be considered to provide a separate switch on the door handle as in Patent Document 1, but this increases the division line on the door surface, which deteriorates the appearance of the door.

[0005] The embodiment of the present application provides a door opening and closing operation device for a vehicle that can reduce the division line on the door surface and improve the appearance of the door.

[0006] MEANS FOR SOLVING THE PROBLEMS The embodiment of the present application includes: a base that is installed to a door; a first operation member that is installed to the base in a manner operable from the outside of the door and transmits a door opening operation of a user to a door lock device as an electric signal; and a second operation member that is installed to the base and mechanically transmits the door opening operation of the user to the door lock device, the first operation member and the second operation member at least partially overlap and at least a portion of the second operation member is covered when the door is viewed in the front.

[0007] EFFECTS OF THE INVENTION According to the embodiment of the present application, the first operation member and the second operation member at least partially overlap and at least a portion of the second operation member is covered when the door is viewed in the front, so that the division line on the door surface can be reduced and the appearance of the door can be improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0008] Figure 1 A front view showing the state in which the door opening and closing operation device for a vehicle according to Embodiment 1 of the present application is mounted to a vehicle.

[0009] Figure 2 An enlarged viewFigure 1 Front view of the vehicle door opening and closing operation device.

[0010] Figure 3 To observe from the upper right Figure 2 A 3D view of the vehicle's door opening and closing mechanism.

[0011] Figure 4 To be shown separately Figure 1 Front view of the vehicle door opening and closing operation device.

[0012] Figure 5 To show Figure 4 Rear view of the vehicle door opening and closing mechanism.

[0013] Figure 6 To show Figure 4 Left view of the vehicle door opening and closing control device.

[0014] Figure 7 To show Figure 4 The right view of the vehicle door opening and closing operation device.

[0015] Figure 8 To show Figure 4 A top view of the door opening and closing control device for a vehicle.

[0016] Figure 9 To show Figure 4 A bottom view of the vehicle door opening and closing control device.

[0017] Figure 10 To observe from the rear and above Figure 4 A 3D view of the vehicle's door opening and closing mechanism.

[0018] Figure 11 To observe from the front diagonal upward Figure 4 A 3D view of the vehicle's door opening and closing mechanism.

[0019] Figure 12 To show the state of the operated component being removed from the base Figure 4 Front view of the vehicle door opening and closing operation device.

[0020] Figure 13 For along Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of the door opening and closing operation device for vehicles on Line AA.

[0021] Figure 14 To explain Figure 13 An explanatory diagram showing the pressed state of the operated component.

[0022] Figure 15 To show Figure 4A perspective view of the state in which the operated component of the vehicle door opening and closing device is operated in the second operating direction.

[0023] Figure 16 To show Figure 15 The diagram illustrates the state of the input section being raised.

[0024] Figure 17 for Figure 15 A top view of the door opening and closing control device for a vehicle.

[0025] Figure 18 for Figure 17 A cross-sectional view of the door opening and closing operation device for a vehicle.

[0026] Figure 19 A top view is shown of a vehicle door opening and closing operation device according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 20 The front view shows a vehicle door opening and closing operation device according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 21 The front view shows a vehicle door opening and closing operation device according to embodiment 4 of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 22 To show Figure 21 A diagram illustrating the pivoting state of the input section.

[0030] Figure 23 A top view is shown of a vehicle door opening and closing operation device according to embodiment 5 of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 24 To show Figure 23 Front view of the vehicle door opening and closing operation device.

[0032] Figure 25 To show Figure 23 Rear view of the vehicle door opening and closing mechanism.

[0033] Figure 26 To show Figure 23 Left view of the vehicle door opening and closing control device.

[0034] Figure 27 To show Figure 23 The right view of the vehicle door opening and closing operation device.

[0035] Figure 28 To show Figure 23 A top view of a vehicle door opening and closing operating device in which the first operating component is operated in the second operating direction.

[0036] Figure 29To show Figure 28 Front view of the vehicle door opening and closing operation device.

[0037] Figure 30 To show Figure 28 Rear view of the vehicle door opening and closing mechanism.

[0038] Figure 31 To show Figure 28 Left view of the vehicle door opening and closing control device.

[0039] Figure 32 To show Figure 28 The right view of the vehicle door opening and closing operation device. Detailed Implementation

[0040] Hereinafter, embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. The present invention is not limited to each embodiment, and the constituent elements can be modified and embodied without departing from its spirit. Furthermore, various inventions can be formed by appropriately combining the multiple constituent elements disclosed in each embodiment. For example, several constituent elements can be deleted from all the constituent elements shown in the embodiments. Furthermore, constituent elements from different embodiments can be appropriately combined.

[0041] Implementation Method 1 Figure 1 A front view showing the vehicle door opening and closing operation device 1 according to embodiment 1 of the present invention mounted on a vehicle; Figure 2 To show in magnified form Figure 1 Front view of vehicle door opening and closing operation device 1; Figure 3 To observe from the upper right Figure 2 A perspective view of the vehicle door opening and closing operation device 1. Additionally, incorporating these... Figures 1 to 3 In some of the diagrams, parts of the structure are omitted.

[0042] Figures 1 to 3 The vehicle door opening and closing operation device 1 shown is a device for operating the door lock device 3 of the vehicle door 2. Figures 1 to 3 The diagram shows a configuration where the vehicle door opening and closing operation device 1 is mounted on the outside of the right front door 2 of the vehicle. However, the vehicle door opening and closing operation device 1 can also be mounted on other doors 2, such as the left front door 2.

[0043] The door lock device 3 is a device for locking and unlocking the door 2 and / or releasing the latch. In this embodiment, the operation of the vehicle door opening and closing operation device 1 is transmitted to the door lock device 3 to release the latch of the door 2. However, alternatively or additionally, the door lock device 3 may also lock and unlock the door 2 upon receiving the operation of the vehicle door opening and closing operation device 1.

[0044] The vehicle door opening and closing operation device 1 includes a base 10, a first operating component 11, and a second operating component 12.

[0045] Base 10 is a component installed on door 2. For example... Figures 1 to 3 As shown, with the vehicle door opening and closing operating device mounted on the vehicle, the base 10 is concealed inside the first operating component 11. The base 10 will be discussed later. Figure 5 or Figure 10 As shown in the figure.

[0046] The first operating component 11, mounted on the base 10 in a manner operable from the outside of the door 2, is a component used to transmit the user's door opening operation as an electrical signal to the door lock device 3. When vehicle power is available, the first operating component 11 can transmit the door opening operation to the door lock device 3.

[0047] The second operating component 12, mounted on the base 10, is used to transmit the user's door opening operation mechanism to the door lock device 3. The second operating component 12 is mainly operated when power is unavailable, such as when the vehicle battery is depleted.

[0048] When a user's door-opening operation is transmitted from the first operating component 11 or the second operating component 12 to the door lock device 3, the door lock device 3 releases the latch of the door 2. Through this latch release, the door 2 is opened. As described above, the door lock device 3 can alternatively or additionally perform locking and unlocking of the door 2.

[0049] In the vehicle door opening and closing operation device 1 of this embodiment, when the door is viewed from the front, the first operating member 11 and the second operating member 12 at least partially overlap, thereby covering at least a portion of the second operating member 12. In other words, the first operating member 11 also serves as a cover for the second operating member 12. Therefore, although a dividing line caused by the shape of the first operating member 11 appears on the surface of the door 2, a dividing line caused solely by the second operating member 12 or a component solely used to cover the second operating member 12 will not appear. Thus, compared to the case where a dividing line caused solely by the second operating member 12 appears, the number of dividing lines appearing on the door surface can be reduced, improving the aesthetics of the door 2. Furthermore, it should be understood that "when viewing the door from the front" refers to a user located outside the vehicle viewing the appearance of the door 2 from the side of the vehicle.

[0050] The first operating component 11 (more specifically, the operated component 110 described later) can be disposed adjacent to the frame body 210, which is arranged around the window opening 20 of the door 2. The first operating component 11 is adapted to form a frame 21 surrounding the window opening 20 together with the frame body 210. A portion of the frame 21 has a missing part, and the first operating component 11 is configured to fill the missing part. The frame body 210 can be understood as the remaining part of the frame 21 excluding the missing part or the first operating component 11.

[0051] The frame 21 may include: a lower frame 21a extending in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle below the window opening 20; a front frame 21b extending upward from the front end of the lower frame 21a; a rear frame 21c extending upward from the rear end of the lower frame 21a; and an upper frame 21d extending in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle between the upper ends of the front frame 21b and the rear frame 21c. The lower frame 21a is sometimes referred to as a trim section, the front frame 21b and the rear frame 21c are sometimes referred to as pillar sections, and the upper frame 21d is sometimes referred to as a roof pillar section.

[0052] As shown in the figure, the first operating member 11 can be disposed below the window opening 20, extending along the front-rear direction of the vehicle, and is adapted to form at least a portion of the lower frame 21a. The first operating member 11 can be adapted to form the rear end of the lower frame 21a.

[0053] Alternatively, although not shown, the first operating member 11 may extend in the height direction of the vehicle in front of or behind the window opening 20 and is adapted to form part of the front frame 21b or the rear frame 21c. The first operating member 11 may be adapted to form the lower end of the front frame 21b or the rear frame 21c.

[0054] Alternatively, although not shown, the first operating component 11 may also be located inside the frame 21.

[0055] When the first operating component 11 is disposed inside the frame 21, for example, when located in Figure 1 The first operating component 11 can be set independently of the frame 21 on the inner side of the lower rear end of the window opening 20, at the corner of the frame. At this time, the first operating component 11 can be set in a triangular area, which has: a lower side extending along the lower frame 21a, a longitudinal side extending along the rear frame 21c, and a hypotenuse connecting the ends of these lower sides and longitudinal sides.

[0056] Alternatively, although not shown, the first operating component 11 may also be located outside the frame 21.

[0057] When the first operating component 11 is located outside the frame 21, for example, the first operating component 11 can be installed at an opening or other location on the outer panel 22 of the door 2. Even in these cases, compared to a configuration where the first operating component 11 is installed alone and a cover is used to cover the second operating component 12, the number of dividing lines appearing on the door surface can be reduced, thereby improving the aesthetics of the door 2.

[0058] The first operating component 11 is capable of operating in a first operating direction, which is operated due to the user's door opening operation, and in a second operating direction different from the first operating direction. The first operating component 11 can be configured to be displaced by operation in the second operating direction, causing the second operating component 12 to appear externally, and the second operating component 12, in its externally appearing state, can receive operations from the user. In other words, when the door opening operation is performed within the normal range, the second operating component 12 may not appear externally, and it may be impossible to operate the second operating component 12.

[0059] Although not limited, the first operating direction and the second operating direction can be opposite to each other or orthogonal to each other. In this embodiment, the first operating direction is... Figure 1 The second operating direction is from the side of the paper closest to the user towards the far side. Figure 1 The direction is from the far side of the paper towards the side closer to the user, opposite to the first operating direction. The operation and displacement of the first operating component 11 will be described in detail later with reference to the figures.

[0060] The second operating component 12 may include: an input section 120 for receiving operations from the user; and a mechanical transmission section 121, one end of which is connected to the input section 120 and the other end 121b of which is connected to the door lock device 3 to transmit the user's operation on the input section 120 to the door lock device 3. When the door is viewed from the front, the first operating component 11 overlaps with the input section 120 at least.

[0061] Although not limited, such as Figure 1 As shown, the input section 120 can be a ring-shaped component, and the mechanical transmission section 121 can be a cable-like body such as a wire rope or cable.

[0062] As shown in the figure, the input section 120 can be configured such that its upper part protrudes upward from the upper end 22a of the outer panel 22 of the door 2, while its lower part is located inside the outer panel 22. The first operating member 11 can be configured to overlap with the upper part of the input section 120 when the door is viewed from the front. Alternatively, although not shown, the entire input section 120 can be positioned higher than the upper end 22a of the outer panel 22 of the door 2, and the first operating member 11 can overlap with the entire input section 120 when the door is viewed from the front.

[0063] One end of the mechanical transmission unit 121 can be connected to the lower part of the input unit 120. (As described later) Figure 16 As specifically shown, when the second operating component 12 appears externally, the input section 120 is pulled upwards, and this pulling operation is transmitted to the door lock device 3 via the mechanical transmission section 121. The operating direction of the input section 120 can be changed arbitrarily. For example, when the first operating component 11 is installed in an opening provided in the outer panel 22 of the door 2, as described above, the input section 120 can also be pulled towards the user side along the thickness direction of the door 2.

[0064] Next, we will refer to Figures 4 to 18 A more detailed description is provided of the vehicle door opening and closing operation device 1.

[0065] Figure 4 To be shown separately Figure 1 Front view of vehicle door opening and closing operation device 1; Figure 5 To show Figure 4 Rear view of the vehicle door opening and closing operation device 1; Figure 6 To show Figure 4 Left view of the vehicle door opening and closing operation device 1; Figure 7 To show Figure 4 Right view of the vehicle door opening and closing operation device 1; Figure 8 To show Figure 4 A top view of the vehicle door opening and closing operation device 1; Figure 9 To show Figure 4 A bottom view of the vehicle door opening and closing operation device 1; Figure 10 To observe from the rear and above Figure 4 A three-dimensional view of the vehicle door opening and closing operation device 1. Figure 11 To observe from the front diagonal upward Figure 4 A three-dimensional view of the vehicle door opening and closing operation device 1. Figure 12 To show the state of the operated component 110 being removed from the base 10 Figure 4 Front view of vehicle door opening and closing operation device 1; Figure 13 For along Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of the door opening and closing operation device 1 for vehicles on the AA line. Figure 14 To explain Figure 13 An explanatory diagram of the pressed state of the operated component 110; Figure 15 To show Figure 4 A perspective view of the state in which the operated component 110 of the vehicle door opening and closing operation device 1 is operated in the second operating direction. Figure 16 To show Figure 15 An explanatory diagram of the input section 120 being raised; Figure 17 for Figure 15 A top view of the vehicle door opening and closing operation device 1; Figure 18 for Figure 17 A cross-sectional view of the vehicle door opening and closing operation device 1.

[0066] like Figure 12 and Figure 15 As specifically shown in the figures, the base 10 can be a shell with an opening 10a at the front, and the overall shape can be a long, rectangular cylindrical shape with a narrow bottom. The front refers to the surface facing outwards from the vehicle. More specifically, the base 10 may include a rear wall portion 100, a first side wall portion 101, a second side wall portion 102, a lower wall portion 103, and an upper wall portion 104.

[0067] The rear wall portion 100 is a wall portion located deep within the opening 10a, extending along the length and height directions of the base 10. A first side wall portion 101, a second side wall portion 102, a lower wall portion 103, and an upper wall portion 104 are erected vertically from the edge of the rear wall portion 100 towards the front. The inner surfaces of the first side wall portion 101, the second side wall portion 102, the lower wall portion 103, and the upper wall portion 104 define and form the internal space of the base 10. Furthermore, the front ends of the first side wall portion 101, the second side wall portion 102, the lower wall portion 103, and the upper wall portion 104 define and form the opening 10a.

[0068] The first sidewall portion 101 and the second sidewall portion 102 are disposed separately from each other in the length direction of the base 10 and extend in the height direction of the base 10. In this embodiment, the base 10 can be adapted such that the first sidewall portion 101 is located at the front of the vehicle and the second sidewall portion 102 is located at the rear of the vehicle.

[0069] A pivot portion 105 is provided on the outer surface of the first sidewall portion 101, and the operated component 110 of the first operating component 11 (described later) is pivotally supported on the base 10 via the pivot portion 105. For example... Figure 12 As specifically shown, the pivot portion 105 may be provided with: a shaft support 105a protruding from the outer surface of the first sidewall portion 101; and a shaft 105b inserted into a through hole provided in the shaft support 105a. By fixing the shaft 105b to the base end portion 113 of the operated component 110 described later, the operated component 110 can be pivotally supported by the shaft.

[0070] In the longitudinal direction of the base 10, the amount by which the second sidewall portion 102 protrudes from the rear wall portion 100 can be less than the amount by which the first sidewall portion 101 protrudes from the rear wall portion 100. By making the protrusion of the second sidewall portion 102 relatively small, a gap 115 can be formed more reliably between the front end of the second sidewall portion 102 and the interior of the free end 114 of the operated member 110 (described later) (see...). Figure 13 ).

[0071] The lower wall portion 103 and the upper wall portion 104 are separated from each other in the height direction of the base 10 and extend along the length direction of the base 10. Notches 103a and 104a are provided in these lower wall portions 103 and upper wall portions 104, and the notches 103a and 104a are configured to overlap when viewed along the height direction of the base 10. Figure 15 As specifically shown, the input portion 120 of the second operating member 12 is inserted into the notch 103a of the lower wall portion 103. That is, the upper part of the input portion 120 is received within the internal space of the base 10 through the notch 103a of the lower wall portion 103. Figure 16 As shown in the figure, when the second operating component 12 appears on the outside, the input part 120 can be pulled up through the notch 104a of the upper wall part 104.

[0072] The first operating component 11 may include an operated component 110 operated by a user; and a switch 111 that is pressed by the user's operation on the operated component 110, thereby outputting an electrical signal (see [link]). Figure 12 (etc.). The operated component 110 may include: an operated component body 112, configured as an elongated strip, covering a portion of the second operating component 12 (more specifically, the input portion 120); a base end portion 113, disposed at one end of the operated component body 112 along its length and mounted on the base 10; and a free end portion 114, disposed at the other end of the operated component body 112 along its length and movable at least in a first operating direction. The switch portion 111 may be configured to be pressed when the free end portion 114 is movable in the first operating direction.

[0073] like Figure 11 As specifically shown, the main body 112 of the operated component may have a generally L-shaped or C-shaped shape in the side view. The main body 112 of the operated component may have: a first appearance portion 112a located above the base 10; and a second appearance portion 112b located in front of the base 10. The second appearance portion 112b may be configured to overlap with the upper part of the input portion 120 when the door is viewed from the front.

[0074] The base end 113 and the free end 114 can be provided at both ends in the length direction of the operated component body 112. In this embodiment, the operated component body 112 is adapted such that the base end 113 is located at the front of the vehicle and the free end 114 is located at the rear of the vehicle.

[0075] The free end 114 is located in front of or on the front of the second side wall portion 102 of the base 10 (in other words, closer to the outside of the vehicle than the second side wall portion 102). When the operated component 110 does not receive an operation from the user, a gap 115 can be formed between the front end or end of the second side wall portion 102 and the inside of the free end 114.

[0076] The free end 114 can be displaced in the first operating direction through the gap 115. This displacement of the free end 114 in the first operating direction is particularly evident in… Figure 14 The displacement in the first operating direction is... Figure 14 The displacement from below the plane of the paper can be a displacement from the outside of the vehicle to the inside.

[0077] The switch part 111 can be disposed within the internal space of the base 10. The switch part 111 can be disposed between the notches 103a and 104a of the lower wall part 103 and the upper wall part 104 and the second side wall part 102.

[0078] The switch part 111 may be located near the free end 114. Near the free end 114 may refer to a position along the length direction of the operated component body 112 that is closer to the free end 114 than the center position of the operated component body 112.

[0079] The inside of the main body 112 of the operated component may be provided with a protrusion 112c for pressing the switch part 111 (see...). Figure 13 wait).

[0080] The base end 113 can be mounted to the base 10 via the pivot 105, which is axially supported by the operating component 110 so that it can pivot relative to the base 10.

[0081] The operated component 110 may also include a stop 116 protruding from inside the operated component body 112 toward the base 10 to prevent the operated component 110 from pivoting in the first operating direction (see [link]). Figure 13 (etc.). When the operated component 110 includes the stop portion 116, if the operated component 110 is operated in the first operating direction, the main body 112 of the operated component undergoes elastic deformation starting from the stop portion 116, so that the free end portion 114 can be displaced in the first operating direction.

[0082] The stop portion 116 may be provided near the base end portion 113. Near the base end portion 113 may refer to a position along the length direction of the operated component body 112 that is closer to the base end portion 113 than the center position of the operated component body 112.

[0083] A stop portion 116 may be provided between the notches 103a and 104a of the lower wall portion 103 and the upper wall portion 104 and the first side wall portion 101. The amount by which the stop portion 116 protrudes from the main body 112 of the operated component may be the same as the amount by which the first side wall portion 101 protrudes from the rear wall portion 100. In other words, when the operated component 110 does not receive an operation from the user, the end of the stop portion 116 may abut against the rear wall portion 100 of the base 10.

[0084] like Figures 15 to 18 As specifically shown, if the operated component 110 is operated in the second operating direction, the operated component 110 can be configured to pivot about the pivot portion 105 as an axis, thereby achieving displacement. In this embodiment, the operated component 110 is configured to pivot about an axis extending along the height direction of the base 10. When operated in the second operating direction, the operated component 110 pivots so that the free end portion 114 moves away from the base 10 along the depth direction of the base 10.

[0085] The above description describes detecting user operation on the operated component 110 via a switch portion 111 mounted on the base 10. However, the switch portion 111 may also be fixed inside the operated component 110, and when an operation from the user is received, the switch portion 111 is pressed against a protrusion extending from the base 10. Furthermore, the method for detecting operation on the operated component 110 is not limited to the switch portion 111; for example, operation on the operated component 110 may be detected using sensors such as capacitive or inductive sensors mounted on the base 10 or the operated component 110.

[0086] Implementation Method 2 Figure 19 This is a top view showing a vehicle door opening and closing operation device 1 according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. Although in Embodiment 1 it is described that the operated component body 112 is adapted with the base end 113 located at the front of the vehicle and the free end 114 located at the rear of the vehicle, the orientation of the operated component body 112 can be arbitrarily changed. For example, the operated component body 112 can be configured such that the base end 113 is located at the rear of the vehicle and the free end 114 is located at the front of the vehicle. Other configurations are the same as in Embodiment 1.

[0087] Implementation Method 3 Figure 20 This is a front view of a vehicle door opening and closing operation device 1 according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention. In Embodiment 1, it is described that the operated component 110 is configured to pivot around an axis extending along the height direction of the base 10, but the direction of the pivot axis of the operated component 110 can be arbitrarily changed. For example, as... Figure 20As shown, the operated component 110 can also be configured to pivot around an axis extending in the longitudinal direction of the base 10. In this case, if operated in the second operating direction, it can pivot with the free end 114 moving away from the base 10 in the height direction of the base 10. Other configurations are the same as in embodiments 1 and 2.

[0088] Implementation Method 4 Figure 21 A front view of a vehicle door opening and closing operation device 1 according to embodiment 4 of the present invention is shown; Figure 22 To show Figure 21 The diagram illustrates the pivoting state of the input section 120. In Embodiment 1, the input section 120 of the second operation member 12 is described as a ring-shaped body that receives a pull operation, but the shape and / or operation mode of the input section 120 can be arbitrarily changed. For example, as... Figure 21 and Figure 22 As shown, the input unit 120 can also be a rod-shaped body that receives a pivoting operation. The input unit 120 is pivotally supported by a shaft support 120a. When the input unit 120 receives a pivoting operation, the pivoting operation can be transmitted to the door lock device 3 via the mechanical transmission unit 121. The input unit 120 can pivot counterclockwise from a state tilted towards the front of the vehicle to a state tilted towards the rear of the vehicle, as shown in the figure. The pivoting direction of the input unit 120 can also be clockwise. Other configurations are the same as in embodiments 1 to 3.

[0089] Implementation Method 5 Figure 23 A top view is shown of a vehicle door opening and closing operation device 1 according to embodiment 5 of the present invention; Figure 24 To show Figure 23 Front view of vehicle door opening and closing operation device 1; Figure 25 To show Figure 23 Rear view of the vehicle door opening and closing operation device 1; Figure 26 To show Figure 23 Left view of the vehicle door opening and closing operation device 1; Figure 27 To show Figure 23 A right view of the vehicle door opening and closing operating device 1; Additionally, Figure 28 To show Figure 23 A top view of the vehicle door opening and closing operation device 1 in the state of the first operating component 11 being operated in the second operating direction. Figure 29 To show Figure 28 Front view of vehicle door opening and closing operation device 1; Figure 30 To show Figure 28 Rear view of the vehicle door opening and closing operation device 1; Figure 31 To show Figure 28 Left view of the vehicle door opening and closing operation device 1; Figure 32To show Figure 28 The right view of the vehicle door opening and closing operation device 1.

[0090] In Embodiment 1, it is described that when the first operating member 11 receives an operation in the second operating direction, the second operating member 12 is displaced to appear externally, allowing the user to operate the externally appearing second operating member 12. However, the first operating member 11 may also be mechanically connected to the second operating member 12. When the first operating member 11 receives an operation in the second operating direction, where the second operating direction is different from the first operating direction operated by the user's door opening operation, the operation in the second operating direction is transmitted from the first operating member 11 to the second operating member 12, and the second operating member 12 transmits the operation in the second operating direction to the door lock device 3. That is, the user can indirectly operate the second operating member 12 through the first operating member 11 without directly operating the second operating member 12. In this embodiment, the first operating member 11 can be simply referred to as the operating member, and the second operating member 12 can be simply referred to as the mechanical transmission mechanism. The mechanical transmission mechanism can mechanically transmit the operation of the operating member in the second operating direction to the door lock device 3. Furthermore, in the illustrated embodiment, the first operating direction is... Figure 23 The direction from the bottom to the top of the paper is the second operating direction. Figures 23 to 32 The direction from the top of the paper downwards.

[0091] The first operating component 11 of this embodiment 5 includes: an operated component 110 operated by a user; and a switch portion 111 that outputs an electrical signal when pressed by the user's operation of the operated component 110. The first operating component 11 is elongated and includes: an operated component body 112 that covers a portion of the second operating component 12 (more specifically, the upper part of the first hinge 51); a base end portion 113 disposed at one end of the operated component body 112 in the length direction and mounted on the base 10; and a free end portion 114 disposed at the other end of the operated component body 112 in the length direction and displaceable at least in the first operating direction. The switch portion 111 is configured to be pressed when the free end portion 114 is displaced in the first operating direction.

[0092] Figure 12 Illustrations are omitted, but the structure is similar to that of Embodiment 1, for example, as shown below. Figure 15 or Figure 13The base 10 shown can be disposed on the back side of the operated component body 112, and the switch portion 111 is mounted on the base 10. The base end portion 113 can be mounted to the base 10 via a pivot portion 105, which can support the operated component 110 axially to pivot relative to the base 10. The operated component 110 may further include a stop portion protruding from inside the operated component body 112 toward the base 10 to prevent the operated component 110 from pivoting in a first operating direction (see...). Figure 24 (etc.). When the operated component 110 includes a stop portion 116, if the operated component 110 is operated in the first operating direction, the main body 112 of the operated component can undergo elastic deformation starting from the stop portion 116, thereby causing the free end portion 114 to displace in the first operating direction.

[0093] The second operating component 12 of this embodiment 5 includes a first hinge 51, a connecting rod 52, a double-arm crank 53, a second hinge 54, and a mechanical transmission part 121.

[0094] The first hinge 51 is a shaft extending along a height direction H orthogonal to the length direction L of the operated component 110. The upper part of the first hinge 51 is fixed to the base end 113 of the first operating component 11.

[0095] Link 52 is a component fixed to the lower part of the first hinge 51 and rotatably mounted integrally with the first hinge 51. Link 52 extends below the operated component 110 along a depth direction D orthogonal to the length direction L and the height direction H.

[0096] The double-arm crank 53 is located to the side of the connecting rod 52 below the operated component 110. The double-arm crank 53 is a generally L-shaped component when viewed from the front, and has: a central portion 530 supported by a second hinge 54 extending in the depth direction D; a first side portion 531 extending from the central portion 530 in a first direction; and a second side portion 532 extending from the central portion 530 in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction. The double-arm crank 53 is configured such that the first side portion 531 abuts against the side of the connecting rod 52.

[0097] More specifically, the first side portion 531 has: a first outer surface 531a extending from the central portion 530; a second outer surface 531b forming the end face of the first side portion 531 furthest from the central portion 530; and a corner portion 531c where the first outer surface 531a and the second outer surface 531b meet. Figure 24 As specifically shown, when the first operating component 11 does not receive an operation in the second operating direction, the double-arm crank 53 is configured such that its corner portion 531c abuts against the side of the connecting rod 52. The corner portion 531c is located between the second hinge 54 and the side of the connecting rod 52. The corner portion 531c and the connecting rod 52 are positioned lower than the second hinge 54.

[0098] The second side portion 532 is positioned separate from the first side portion 531 along the length direction L of the operated member 110. The distance from the second hinge 54 to the end of the second side portion 532 is set to be longer than the distance from the second hinge 54 to the end of the first side portion 531. Figure 1 As specifically shown, when the first operating component 11 does not receive an operation in the second operating direction, the double-arm crank 53 is configured such that the second side portion 532 extends obliquely downward from the second hinge 54.

[0099] One end of the mechanical transmission unit 121 is connected to the end of the second side portion 532, and the other end of the mechanical transmission unit 121 is connected to the door lock device 3 (see...). Figure 28 The mechanical transmission section 121 extends downward from near the end of the second side section 532.

[0100] When the first operating component 11 or the operated component 110 receives an operation in the second operating direction, such as ​ As specifically shown, the first operating component 11 rotates around the first hinge 51, and the first hinge 51 rotates together with the first operating component 11. As the first hinge 51 rotates, the connecting rod 52 rotates around the first hinge 51.

[0101] As the connecting rod 52 rotates, the first side 531 is pressed down by the connecting rod 52, causing the double-arm crank 53 to rotate around the second hinge 54. Through the rotation of the double-arm crank 53, the second side 532 and the mechanical transmission part 121 are pulled up, and the operation of the first operating member 11 in the second operating direction is transmitted to the door lock device 3 through the mechanical transmission part 121. Other aspects are the same as in embodiments 1 to 4.

[0102] The configuration of embodiment 5 has the following characteristics: even when the vehicle power is unavailable, the door opening operation can be transmitted to the door lock device 3 simply by moving the first operating component 11 in the second operating direction, thereby improving the convenience of the user.

[0103] In this regard, it can be understood that this specification includes the following inventions: Project 1 A vehicle door opening and closing operating device is disclosed, the device being used to operate the door lock mechanism of a vehicle door. The vehicle door opening and closing operation device includes: Base, installed on the door; A first operating component or operating element is mounted on the base in a manner operable from the outside of the door, transmitting the user's door opening operation as an electrical signal to the door lock device; and A mechanical transmission mechanism, installed on the base, mechanically transmits the user's door opening operation to the door lock device. The first operating component is mechanically connected to the mechanical transmission mechanism. When the first operating component receives an operation in the second operating direction, the operation in the second operating direction is transmitted from the first operating component to the mechanical transmission mechanism, which then transmits the operation in the second operating direction to the door lock device. The second operating direction is an operating direction different from the first operating direction that is operated due to the user's door opening operation.

[0104] Project 2 According to the vehicle door opening and closing operation device described in Project 1, wherein... The first operating component includes: The operated component is operated by the user; and The switch unit is activated by the user's operation of the operated component, thereby outputting the electrical signal. The operated component includes: The main body of the component being operated on; The base end is located at one end of the main body of the operated component along its length and is mounted on the base; The free end is located at the other end of the main body of the operated component along the length direction, and is capable of displacement at least along the first operating direction. The switch is configured such that if the free end is displaced along the first operating direction, the switch is pressed.

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Project 3

[0106] Project 4 According to the vehicle door opening and closing operation device described in Project 3, wherein... The mechanical transmission mechanism includes: A first hinge, the upper part of which is fixed to the base end; A connecting rod, fixed to the lower part of the first hinge, is configured to rotate integrally with the first hinge; and A double-arm crank has a central portion supported by a second hinge axis, a first side portion extending from the central portion in a first direction, and a second side portion extending from the central portion in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction, wherein the double-arm crank is configured such that the first side portion abuts against the side of the connecting rod. A mechanical transmission part, one end of which is connected to the end of the second side part, and the other end of which is connected to the door lock device; When the first operating component receives an operation in the second operating direction, the first operating component rotates around the first hinge, the first hinge rotates together with the first operating component, and as the first hinge rotates, the connecting rod rotates around the first hinge. As the connecting rod rotates, the first side is pressed down by the connecting rod, causing the double-arm crank to rotate around the second hinge. Through the rotation of the double-arm crank, the second side and the mechanical transmission part are pulled up, and the operation of the first operating component in the second operating direction is transmitted to the door lock device through the mechanical transmission part.

[0107] Project 5 According to the vehicle door opening and closing operation device described in Project 4, wherein... When viewed from the front of the door, the operated component overlaps with the upper part of the first hinge.

[0108] The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the present invention is not limited to these examples. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications or alterations can be conceived within the scope of the technical concept described in the claims, and these should also be understood to fall within the technical scope of the present invention.

[0109] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures 1: Vehicle door opening and closing operation device; 2: Door; 3: Door locking device; 10: Base; 10a: Open; 11: First operating component; 12: Second operating component; 20: Window opening; 21: Frame; 105: Pivot section; 110: The operated component; 111: Switch section; 112: The main body of the component being operated on; 113: Base end; 114: Free end; 116: Stop part; 120: Input section; 121: Mechanical transmission part; 121b: The other end; 210: Main body of the frame.

Claims

1. A vehicle door opening and closing operating device, wherein the vehicle door opening and closing operating device is used to operate the door lock device of a vehicle door, wherein, The vehicle door opening and closing operation device includes: Base, installed on the door; A first operating component, mounted on the base in a manner operable from the outside of the door, transmits the user's door opening operation as an electrical signal to the door lock device; and The second operating component, mounted on the base, transmits the user's door opening operation mechanism to the door lock device. When the door is viewed from the front, the first operating component and the second operating component overlap at least partially, obscuring at least a portion of the second operating component.

2. The vehicle door opening and closing operating device according to claim 1, wherein, The vehicle door opening and closing operating device is configured as follows: The first operating component is capable of operating along a first operating direction and a second operating direction different from the first operating direction, wherein the first operating direction is the operating direction triggered by the user's door opening operation. The first operating component can be displaced by operating in the second operating direction, causing the second operating component to appear externally. The second operating component is capable of receiving user operations when it is in an external state.

3. The vehicle door opening and closing operating device according to claim 2, wherein, The first operating component includes: The operated component, which is operated by the user, and The switch unit is activated by the user's operation of the operated component, thereby outputting the electrical signal. The operated component includes: The main body of the operated component is configured as an elongated strip, covering a portion of the second operating component; and The base end is disposed at one end along the length of the main body of the operated component and is mounted on the base; and The free end is located at the other end of the main body of the operated component along the length direction, and is capable of displacement at least along the first operating direction. The switch is configured such that if the free end is displaced along the first operating direction, the switch is pressed.

4. The vehicle door opening and closing operating device according to claim 3, wherein, The vehicle door opening and closing operating device is configured as follows: The base end is mounted to the base via a pivot portion, which is capable of pivoting the operated component relative to the base. The operated component further includes a stop portion that protrudes from inside the main body of the operated component toward the base to prevent the operated component from pivoting in the first operating direction; If the operated component is operated in the first operating direction, the main body of the operated component undergoes elastic deformation starting from the stop portion, thereby displacing the free end in the first operating direction; If the operated component is operated in the second operating direction, the operated component pivots about the pivot point, thereby enabling displacement.

5. The vehicle door opening and closing operating device according to claim 4, wherein, The second operating component includes: The input section receives user input; and A mechanical transmission unit, one end of which is connected to the input unit and the other end of which is connected to the door lock device, transmits user operations on the input unit to the door lock device. When viewed from the front of the door, the first operating component overlaps at least with the input section.

6. The vehicle door opening and closing operating device according to claim 1, wherein, The first operating component is mechanically connected to the second operating component; When the first operating component receives an operation in the second operating direction, the operation in the second operating direction is transmitted from the first operating component to the second operating component, and the second operating component transmits the operation in the second operating direction to the door lock device, wherein the second operating direction is an operating direction different from the first operating direction operated due to the user's door opening operation.

7. The vehicle door opening and closing operating device according to claim 3, wherein, The first operating component is disposed adjacent to the frame body, which is disposed around the window opening of the door. The first operating component is adapted to form a frame surrounding the window opening together with the frame body.

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