Handle assembly and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model discloses a handle assembly and a vehicle. The handle assembly includes a base, a heating element, and at least one connecting device connecting the base and the heating element and having flexibility. Wherein the connecting device is configured to enable the heating element to move relative to the base. The handle assembly is simple in structure, and the heating element is arranged in the handle assembly, so that the vehicle metal plate is heated, and the situation that the handle is frozen and / or the frozen handle is unfrozen is avoided. In addition, by means of the connecting device, the heating element can be well attached to the structure of the vehicle metal plate in the installation process, and therefore it is guaranteed that the heating element is attached to the vehicle metal plate in the maximum area, and the heating effect is guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of handle assemblies. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, the handle assembly is arranged on the vehicle sheet metal. The handle can rotate relative to the vehicle sheet metal. However, in a relatively cold environment, the handle is easy to freeze. Utility Model Content

[0003] Exemplary embodiments of the present application may address at least some of the above-mentioned problems.

[0004] According to a first aspect of the present application, the present application provides a handle assembly, comprising a base, a heating element and at least one connecting device, wherein the connecting device connects the base and the heating element and has flexibility, wherein the connecting device is configured to enable the heating element to move relative to the base.

[0005] According to the handle assembly, the heating element comprises a first heating portion and a second heating portion which are arranged substantially vertically, and the connecting device is configured to allow the first heating portion to move toward the base due to force, and is configured to make the second heating portion move away from the base when the first heating portion moves toward the base.

[0006] According to the above handle assembly, the heating element comprises a first heating part and a second heating part which are arranged substantially vertically. The connecting device comprises a first connecting bar and a second connecting bar, wherein the first connecting bar connects the first heating part and the base, and the second connecting bar connects the second heating part and the base.

[0007] According to the above handle assembly, the base includes a first base connecting surface and a second base connecting surface which are substantially vertically arranged, the first base connecting surface is connected to the first connecting strip, and the second base connecting surface is connected to the second connecting strip.

[0008] According to the handle assembly, the first connecting strip extends obliquely relative to the first heating portion, and gradually inclines toward the second heating portion in a direction extending from the base to the first heating portion. The second connecting strip extends obliquely relative to the second heating portion, and gradually inclines toward the first heating portion in a direction extending from the base to the second heating portion.

[0009] According to the handle assembly described above, the base has a mounting surface, and the heating element has a first heating surface. The heating element has a pre-mounting position and an assembly position relative to the base, and can move from the pre-mounting position to the assembly position. The connecting device is configured such that: when the heating element is located at the pre-mounting position, the first heating surface is located on one side of the mounting surface, and when the heating element is located at the assembly position, the first heating surface is flush with the mounting surface.

[0010] According to the above handle assembly, the at least one connecting device is connected to the base by injection molding.

[0011] According to the above handle assembly, the connecting device is made of a flexible material, and the flexible material includes TPE.

[0012] According to the above handle assembly, the handle assembly further comprises a handle. The base is provided with a base through hole, at least a portion of the handle is arranged in the base through hole and can move relative to the base:

[0013] According to a second aspect of the present application, the present application provides a vehicle, which includes the above-mentioned handle assembly and a vehicle sheet metal. The heating element has a first heating surface and a second heating surface arranged substantially vertically. The vehicle sheet metal includes a first sheet metal surface and a second sheet metal surface arranged substantially vertically. When the handle assembly is installed in place on the vehicle sheet metal, the first heating surface is attached to the first sheet metal surface, and the second heating surface is attached to the second sheet metal surface.

[0014] The handle assembly of the present application has a simple structure. By arranging a heating element in the handle assembly, the vehicle sheet metal is heated to prevent the handle from freezing and / or to thaw the frozen handle. In addition, the connection device of the present application enables the heating element to fit the structure of the vehicle sheet metal well during the installation process, thereby ensuring that the heating element fits the vehicle sheet metal with the maximum area to ensure the heating effect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] The features and advantages of the present application may be better understood by reading the following detailed description with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which like reference numerals refer to like components throughout, wherein:

[0016] Figure 1A is a perspective view of the handle assembly of the present application;

[0017] Figure 1B yes Figure 1A Exploded view of the center handle assembly;

[0018] Figure 1C yes Figure 1A A cross-sectional view of the middle handle assembly along line AA;

[0019] Figure 2 is a three-dimensional diagram of a handle assembly of the present application having a handle;

[0020] Figure 3 is a perspective view of a vehicle sheet metal for mounting the handle assembly of the present application;

[0021] Figure 4A-4B It is a cross-sectional view of two states of the handle assembly of the present application being installed on the vehicle sheet metal. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] Various specific embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings that form part of this specification. It should be understood that although terms indicating directions, such as "front", "rear", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", etc., are used in the present invention to describe various example structural parts and elements of the present invention in a directional or orientational manner, these terms are used here only for the purpose of convenience of description and are determined based on the example orientations shown in the accompanying drawings. Since the embodiments disclosed in the present invention can be set in different directions, these directional terms are only used as illustrations and should not be regarded as limitations. In the following drawings, the same figure numbers are used for the same parts.

[0023] Figure 1A is a three-dimensional diagram of the handle assembly of the present application. Figure 1A As shown, the handle assembly includes a base 102, six heating elements 104 and eighteen connecting devices 106. The base 102 is provided with a base through hole 108 that penetrates the base 102 along a first direction (e.g., the thickness direction of the base 102). The six heating elements 104 are arranged around the base through hole 108, and each heating element 104 is arranged around a portion of the base through hole 108. Eighteen connecting devices 106 are arranged between the base 102 and the six heating elements 104, and connect the base 102 and the six heating elements 104. The connecting device 106 is flexible so that the connecting device 106 can be deformed. The connecting device 106 is configured to enable the heating element 104 to move relative to the base 102. Specifically, the connecting device 106 is made of a flexible material. In one example, the flexible material is TPE. In one example, the connecting device 106 is connected to the base 102 by injection molding. More specifically, the connection device 106 is configured such that when the heating element 104 moves toward the base 102 along a first direction, the heating element 104 moves toward the base through hole 108 in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction (eg, the length direction of the base 102 ).

[0024] The present application is not intended to limit the specific number of heating elements 104 and connecting devices 106, and the arrangement of heating elements 104 and connecting devices 106 does not need to be arranged correspondingly. For example, the handle assembly may include at least one heating element 104. One heating element 104 may be connected to the base 102 via at least one connecting device 106.

[0025] Figure 1B yes Figure 1A Exploded view of the middle handle assembly. Figure 1B As shown, the base through hole 108 on the base 102 is generally in the shape of a racetrack, which has a central axis X. The connecting device 106 includes a first connecting bar 131 and a second connecting bar 132. Each of the first connecting bar 131 and the second connecting bar 132 is connected to the heating element 104 and the base 102. The first connecting bar 131 and the second connecting bar 132 are configured such that when the heating element 104 moves toward the base 102 along a first direction (i.e., along the central axis X), the heating element 104 moves toward the central axis X in a second direction.

[0026] Figure 1C yes Figure 1A The cross-sectional view of the handle assembly along the AA line is shown to illustrate the specific structure of the handle assembly. Figure 1C As shown, the base 102 has a mounting surface 122. The mounting surface 122 is used to abut against the vehicle sheet metal 302. The base through hole 108 passes through the base 102 along the first direction (i.e., along the central axis X) and forms a stepped hole. Specifically, the base through hole 108 has side surfaces connected in sequence, which are the accommodating side surface 140, the first base connecting surface 141 and the second base connecting surface 142. Among them, the accommodating side surface 140 and the second base connecting surface 142 are formed to extend approximately along the first direction. The mounting surface 122 and the first base connecting surface 141 are formed to extend approximately perpendicular to the first direction. The accommodating side surface 140 is connected between the mounting surface 122 and the first base connecting surface 141. The accommodating side surface 140 and the first base connecting surface 141 enclose a larger stepped portion, which can be used to accommodate a portion of the heating element 104.

[0027] like Figure 1CAs shown, the heating element 104 includes a first heating portion 113 and a second heating portion 114 connected to each other. The first heating portion 113 and the second heating portion 114 are both plate-shaped. The second heating portion 114 is formed by extending approximately along the first direction. The first heating portion 113 is formed by extending approximately perpendicular to the first direction. The heating element 104 is configured to generate heat. The outer surface of the first heating portion 113 is a first heating surface 111, and the outer surface of the second heating portion 114 is a second heating surface 112. The first heating surface 111 and the second heating surface 112 are used to heat the vehicle sheet metal 302, so that the handle is prevented from freezing and / or the frozen handle is thawed. In the present application, the connecting device 106 is configured to allow the first heating portion 113 to move toward the base 102 due to force, and is configured to move the second heating portion 114 away from the base 102 when the first heating portion 113 moves toward the base 102.

[0028] like Figure 1C As shown, the first connecting bar 131 and the second connecting bar 132 are roughly strip-shaped. The first connecting bar 131 connects the first heating part 113 and the first base connection surface 141, and the second connecting bar 132 connects the second heating part 114 and the second base connection surface 142. The first connecting bar 131 extends obliquely relative to the first heating part 113, and gradually inclines toward the second heating part 114 in the direction extending from the base 102 to the first heating part 113. Specifically, on the cross section formed by the first direction and the second direction, the first connecting bar 131 has a first connecting bar first end 151 and a first connecting bar second end 152. The first connecting bar first end 151 is used to connect to the first heating part 113, and the first connecting bar second end 152 is used to connect to the first base connection surface 141. The first connecting bar first end 151 is closer to the second heating part 114 than the first connecting bar second end 152. In other words, the first connecting bar first end 151 is closer to the central axis X than the first connecting bar second end 152. Similarly, the second connecting bar 132 extends obliquely relative to the second heating portion 114, and gradually inclines toward the first heating portion 113 in the direction extending from the base 102 to the second heating portion 114. Specifically, in the cross section formed by the first direction and the second direction, the second connecting bar 132 has a second connecting bar first end 161 and a second connecting bar second end 162. The second connecting bar first end 161 is used to connect to the second heating portion 114, and the second connecting bar second end 162 is used to connect to the second base connection surface 142. The second connecting bar first end 161 is closer to the first heating portion 113 than the second connecting bar second end 162, and the second connecting bar first end 161 is closer to the central axis X than the second connecting bar second end 162.

[0029] like Figure 1CAs shown, the heating element 104 can move relative to the base 102 and has a pre-installation position and an assembly position. During the process of installing the handle assembly to the vehicle sheet metal 302, the heating element 104 can move from the pre-installation position to the assembly position. When the heating element 104 is located in the pre-installation position, the first heating surface 111 of the first heating portion 113 protrudes from the mounting surface 122. In other words, the first heating surface 111 is located on one side of the mounting surface 122. When the first heating surface 111 is attached to the vehicle sheet metal 302, the vehicle sheet metal 302 does not interfere with the mounting surface 122. When the heating element 104 is located in the assembly position, the first heating surface 111 is flush with the mounting surface 122. At this time, the stepped portion enclosed by the accommodating side surface 140 and the first base connecting surface 141 can accommodate at least a portion of the first heating portion 113.

[0030] Figure 2 is a three-dimensional diagram of a handle assembly of the present application having a handle. Figure 2 As shown, the handle assembly further includes a handle 202. At least a portion of the handle 202 is disposed in the base through hole 108 and is movable relative to the base 102. The handle 202 is configured to unlock a door of a vehicle.

[0031] Figure 3 is a three-dimensional view of a vehicle sheet metal for installing the handle assembly of the present application. Figure 3 As shown, a mounting through hole 304 is provided on the vehicle sheet metal 302. The mounting through hole 304 penetrates the vehicle sheet metal 302 along the thickness direction (i.e., the first direction) of the vehicle sheet metal 302. The periphery surrounding the mounting through hole 304 has a flange for mounting the handle assembly. Specifically, the vehicle sheet metal 302 includes a first sheet metal surface 311 and a second sheet metal surface 312 connected to each other. The first sheet metal surface 311 extends and is formed approximately perpendicular to the first direction. The second sheet metal surface 312 is approximately perpendicular to the first sheet metal surface 311. In other words, the second sheet metal surface 312 extends and is formed from the first sheet metal surface 311 toward one side. The handle assembly moves from the side toward the vehicle sheet metal 302, thereby being mounted on the vehicle sheet metal 302.

[0032] It should be noted that in the present application, the connection between the first sheet metal surface 311 and the second sheet metal surface 312 has a chamfer, so as to be in an arc shape. Therefore, in order to better fit the first sheet metal surface 311 and the second sheet metal surface 312, the connection between the first heating part 113 and the second heating part 114 also has a chamfer, so as to be in an arc shape. However, in other embodiments, the connection between the first heating part 113 and the second heating part 114 may not have a chamfer.

[0033] Figure 4A-4B 2 are cross-sectional views of the handle assembly of the present application installed on the vehicle sheet metal 302 in two states. Figure 4AIn the embodiment, the heating element 104 in the handle assembly is in a pre-installed position. Figure 4B In the embodiment, the heating element 104 in the handle assembly is in the assembly position. Figure 4A-4B To describe the installation process of the handle assembly on the vehicle sheet metal 302:

[0034] Figure 4A As shown, before the operator needs to install the handle assembly to the vehicle sheet metal 302, the heating element 104 is located in the pre-installation position. At this time, the operator can roughly align the handle assembly with the mounting through hole 304. The operator then presses the handle assembly toward the vehicle sheet metal 302, and causes the first heating surface 111 of the heating element 104 to contact the first sheet metal surface 311. The first sheet metal surface 311 abuts against and rests against the first heating surface 111, thereby applying a force to the heating element 104 to move toward the base 102. The force applied by the first sheet metal surface 311 to the heating element 104 acts on the connecting device 106. The connecting device 106 causes the heating element 104 to move toward the central axis X until the second heating surface 112 abuts against the second sheet metal surface 312 (as shown in FIG. 1 ). Figure 4B As shown). Thus, the handle assembly is installed in place on the vehicle sheet metal 302. When the handle assembly is installed in place on the vehicle sheet metal 302, the first heating surface 111 is flush with the mounting surface 122 and together abuts the first sheet metal surface 311. Finally, the operator can fix the handle assembly to the vehicle sheet metal 302 (for example, by screws) to keep the handle assembly in place. When the heating element 104 is heated, the heating element 104 can heat the first sheet metal surface 311 and the second sheet metal surface 312, thereby preventing the handle from freezing and / or thawing the frozen handle.

[0035] Although the present application shows that the connection device 106 includes the first connection bar 131 and the second connection bar 132 , connection devices with other structures that can be configured to enable the heating element 104 to move relative to the base 102 are within the protection scope of the present application.

[0036] In the prior art, when a vehicle is in a relatively cold environment, the handles are prone to ice.

[0037] The handle assembly of the present application has a simple structure. By arranging a heating element in the handle assembly, the vehicle sheet metal is heated to prevent the handle from freezing and / or to thaw the frozen handle. In addition, the connection device of the present application enables the heating element to fit the structure of the vehicle sheet metal well during the installation process, thereby ensuring that the heating element fits the vehicle sheet metal with the maximum area to ensure the heating effect.

[0038] Although the present disclosure has been described in conjunction with the examples of the embodiments summarized above, various alternatives, modifications, changes, improvements and / or substantially equivalent solutions, whether known or currently or foreseeable in the near future, may be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art. In addition, the technical effects and / or technical problems described in this specification are exemplary rather than restrictive; so the disclosure in this specification may be used to solve other technical problems and have other technical effects and / or may solve other technical problems. Therefore, the examples of the embodiments of the present disclosure as stated above are intended to be illustrative rather than restrictive. Various changes may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the present disclosure. Therefore, the present disclosure is intended to include all known or earlier developed alternatives, modifications, changes, improvements and / or substantially equivalent solutions.

Claims

1. A handle assembly, characterized in that: include: Base (102); a heating element (104); and at least one connecting device (106), the connecting device (106) connecting the base (102) and the heating element (104) and having flexibility; Wherein, the connecting device (106) is configured to enable the heating element (104) to move relative to the base (102).

2. The handle assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heating element (104) comprises a first heating portion (113) and a second heating portion (114) which are arranged substantially vertically; The connecting device (106) is configured to allow the first heating part (113) to move toward the base (102) due to force, and is configured to cause the second heating part (114) to move away from the base (102) when the first heating part (113) moves toward the base (102).

3. The handle assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The heating element (104) includes a first heating portion (113) and a second heating portion (114) which are arranged approximately vertically; the connecting device (106) includes a first connecting bar (131) and a second connecting bar (132), wherein the first connecting bar (131) connects the first heating portion (113) and the base (102), and the second connecting bar (132) connects the second heating portion (114) and the base (102).

4. The handle assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The base (102) comprises a first base connection surface (141) and a second base connection surface (142) which are arranged approximately vertically, the first base connection surface (141) being connected to the first connection bar (131), and the second base connection surface (142) being connected to the second connection bar (132).

5. The handle assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first connecting strip (131) extends obliquely relative to the first heating portion (113), and gradually inclines toward the second heating portion (114) in a direction extending from the base (102) to the first heating portion (113); The second connecting strip (132) extends obliquely relative to the second heating portion (114), and gradually inclines toward the first heating portion (113) in a direction extending from the base (102) to the second heating portion (114).

6. The handle assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base (102) has a mounting surface (122), and the heating element (104) has a first heating surface (111); the heating element (104) has a pre-mounting position and an assembly position relative to the base (102), and is movable from the pre-mounting position to the assembly position; The connecting device (106) is configured such that: when the heating element (104) is located at the pre-installation position, the first heating surface (111) is located on one side of the installation surface (122), and when the heating element (104) is located at the assembly position, the first heating surface (111) is flush with the installation surface (122).

7. The handle assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The at least one connecting device (106) is connected to the base (102) by injection molding.

8. The handle assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting device (106) is made of flexible material.

9. The handle assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: handle(202); The base (102) is provided with a base through hole (108), and at least a portion of the handle (202) is disposed in the base through hole (108) and is movable relative to the base (102).

10. A vehicle, characterized in that: include: The handle assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the heating element (104) has a first heating surface (111) and a second heating surface (112) disposed substantially vertically; and A vehicle sheet metal (302), the vehicle sheet metal (302) comprising a first sheet metal surface (311) and a second sheet metal surface (312) which are arranged substantially vertically; When the handle assembly is installed in place on the vehicle sheet metal (302), the first heating surface (111) is attached to the first sheet metal surface (311), and the second heating surface (112) is attached to the second sheet metal surface (312).

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