Door handle assembly, door and vehicle

Abstract

The application provides a vehicle door handle assembly, a vehicle door and a vehicle. The vehicle door handle assembly comprises a handle body and a button assembly. The handle body comprises a handle base and a handle panel arranged on the handle base. The button assembly comprises a button base, a circuit board and a button panel. The button base is in sliding connection with the handle base, and the button assembly can be recessed relative to the handle panel under pressure. The circuit board is provided with a light emitting element, and the circuit board is arranged on the button base. The button panel covers one side of the circuit board away from the button base. The button panel has a light transmission part, and the light transmission part allows light from the light emitting element to pass through. The projection of the circuit board on the button panel covers the light transmission part, and the color of the area of the circuit board opposite to the light transmission part is the same as the color of the handle panel. In this way, when the light emitting element is not on, the button assembly and the handle body are integrated and have the same color, which improves the delicacy of the whole vehicle.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle technology, specifically to a door handle assembly, a door, and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, in order to enhance the technological feel of the vehicle body design, as well as to reduce wind resistance and improve range, hidden door handles are commonly used in new energy vehicle technologies.

[0003] Generally speaking, the switches for opening and closing car doors with concealed handles can be broadly classified into two types based on their basic principles: induction type and mechanical push-button type. Among them, mechanical push-button switches have the advantages of high reliability and low false trigger rate, and are therefore widely used. The applicant found that, regarding concealed handles with mechanical push-button switches, existing technologies have designs with buttons and indicator lights, which can provide various prompts such as indicating the pressing position. However, the buttons are usually difficult to design in the same color as the handle body. When the indicator light is off, the color difference between the button and the handle is large, resulting in a poor overall sense of refinement for the vehicle. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, this application provides a door handle assembly, a door, and a vehicle to solve the problem in the prior art where the color of the button with indicator light is significantly different from that of the door handle with a mechanical push-button switch.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides the following technical solution: A door handle assembly includes a handle body and a button assembly; The handle body includes a handle base and a handle panel disposed on the handle base; The button component includes: A button base is slidably connected to the handle base, and the button assembly can be recessed relative to the handle panel when pressed; A circuit board, equipped with a light-emitting element, is mounted on the button base; A button panel covers the side of the circuit board opposite to the button base. The button panel has a light-transmitting portion, and the light-transmitting portion allows light from the light-emitting element to pass through. The projection of the circuit board onto the button panel covers the light-transmitting part, and the color of the area of ​​the circuit board directly opposite the light-transmitting part is the same as the color of the handle panel.

[0006] Optionally, the button panel includes a light-transmitting portion and a non-light-transmitting portion surrounding the light-transmitting portion, and the color of the non-light-transmitting portion is the same as the color of the handle panel.

[0007] Optionally, the circuit board is provided with a plurality of the light-emitting elements, wherein: The orthographic projection of the light-emitting element onto the button panel is located at a corner of the button panel; and / or, The orthographic projection of the light-emitting element on the button panel is located in the non-transparent part.

[0008] Optionally, the button panel is made of a semi-transparent or opaque colored material in the same color family as the handle panel, and the non-transparent part is provided with a coating of the same color as the handle panel.

[0009] Optionally, the entire side of the circuit board facing the button panel may be the same color as the handle panel.

[0010] Optionally, the button assembly further includes a light guide disposed between the button panel and the circuit board, the projection of the light guide on the button panel covering the light-transmitting portion.

[0011] Optionally, the button assembly may further include a diffusion film disposed between the button panel and the light guide.

[0012] Optionally, the button assembly further includes a sealing gasket disposed between the circuit board and the button base, the button panel having a receiving groove, the sealing gasket being sealed to the button panel and sealing the circuit board in the receiving groove.

[0013] A vehicle door, including any of the above-mentioned door handle assemblies.

[0014] A vehicle that includes the aforementioned door.

[0015] The door handle assembly provided in this application includes a handle body and a button assembly. The handle body includes a handle base and a handle panel disposed on the handle base. The button assembly includes a button base, a circuit board, and a button panel. The button base is slidably connected to the handle base, and the button assembly can be depressed relative to the handle panel when pressed. The circuit board is provided with a light-emitting element and is disposed on the button base. The button panel covers the side of the circuit board opposite to the button base. The button panel has a light-transmitting portion, and the light-transmitting portion allows light from the light-emitting element to pass through. The projection of the circuit board on the button panel covers the light-transmitting portion, and the color of the area of ​​the circuit board opposite to the light-transmitting portion is the same as the color of the handle panel. With this design, the door handle body is equipped with a pressable button assembly. The button assembly contains a light-emitting element. When the light-emitting element is lit, the button assembly has an illuminating indicator function, which can guide the user to open and close the door at night. When the light-emitting element is not lit, since the part of the internal circuit board opposite the light-transmitting part is the same color as the handle panel, the circuit board provides a background color of the same color for the light-transmitting part. This results in a unified color design between the button assembly and the handle body, enhancing the overall refinement of the vehicle. This design solves the problem of large color differences between the button with indicator light and the handle in existing mechanical push-button door handles. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is an exploded structural diagram of the door handle assembly provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the position of the light-emitting element in the button assembly according to an embodiment of this application.

[0019] Figure 3 A visual view of the door handle assembly when the light-emitting element is lit, as provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0020] Figure 4 A visual view of the door handle assembly when the light-emitting element is not lit, as provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0021] exist Figures 1-4 middle: 100. Handle body; 200. Button assembly; 300. Wiring harness; 110. Handle base; 120. Handle panel; 210. Button base; 220. Circuit board; 230. Light-emitting element; 240. Button panel; 250. Light guide; 260. Diffuser film; 270. Sealing gasket; 2401, Transparent part; 2402, Non-transparent part. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0023] like Figures 1-4 As shown, this application embodiment provides a car door handle assembly, including a handle body 100 and a button assembly 200; the handle body 100 includes a handle base 110 and a handle panel 120 disposed on the handle base 110; the button assembly 200 includes a button base 210, a circuit board 220 and a button panel 240, the button base 210 is slidably connected to the handle base 110, and the button assembly 200 can be pressed inward relative to the handle panel 120; the circuit board 220 is provided with a light-emitting element 230, and the circuit board 220 is disposed on the button base 210. On the 0th; the button panel 240 covers the side of the circuit board 220 opposite to the button base 210, and the button panel 240 is assembled and connected to the button base 210. The button panel 240 has a light-transmitting part 2401, and the light-transmitting part 2401 allows light from the light-emitting element 230 to pass through. The projection of the circuit board 220 on the button panel 240 covers the light-transmitting part 2401. Here, the projection can be an orthographic projection or an oblique projection with a small tilt angle. The color of the area of ​​the circuit board 220 opposite to the light-transmitting part 2401 is the same as the color of the handle panel 120.

[0024] With this design, the door handle body 100 is equipped with a pressable button assembly 200. The button assembly 200 has a light-emitting element 230 inside. When the light-emitting element 230 is lit, the button assembly 200 has a light-emitting indicator function, which can guide the user to open and close the door at night. When the light-emitting element 230 is not lit, since the part of the internal circuit board 220 opposite to the light-transmitting part 2401 is the same color as the handle panel 120, the circuit board 220 provides a background color of the same color for the light-transmitting part 2401. This results in a unified color design between the button assembly 200 and the handle body 100, which enhances the overall refinement of the vehicle and solves the problem of large color difference between the button with indicator light and the handle in the existing mechanical push-button door handle.

[0025] It should be noted that the door handle assembly provided in this application is a concealed door handle, which is particularly suitable for use as a side door handle. The button assembly 200 can be pressed down and retracted relative to the handle body 100, which is a conventional technical means in the prior art and will not be described in detail here.

[0026] The light-emitting element 230 may be, but is not limited to, an LED light or an OLED light. The button panel 240 may be circular, oval, or rounded rectangular, etc.

[0027] In some preferred embodiments, the light-transmitting part 2401 is made of a semi-transparent or opaque material. In this way, the semi-transparent or opaque design of the light-transmitting part 2401 of the button panel 240 can enhance the visual effect of the button assembly 200 and the handle body 100 being of the same color.

[0028] In addition, both translucent and opaque materials allow light transmission but not image formation. Specifically, they can be made using PC (Polycarbonate) or PC material with color masterbatch.

[0029] In some preferred embodiments, the button panel 240 includes a light-transmitting portion 2401 and a non-light-transmitting portion 2402 surrounding the light-transmitting portion 2401. The non-light-transmitting portion 2402 means that light cannot pass through it, and the color of the non-light-transmitting portion 2402 is the same as the color of the handle panel 120.

[0030] With this arrangement, since the non-transparent part 2402 surrounds the transparent part 2401 and the non-transparent part 2402 is the same color as the handle panel 120, when the light-emitting element 230 is not lit, the human visual perception is enhanced by the influence of induced color vision, which strengthens the visual perception that the transparent part 2401 is the same color.

[0031] In some optional embodiments, the button assembly 200 further includes a light guide 250 disposed between the button panel 240 and the circuit board 220. The projection of the light guide 250 on the button panel 240 covers the light-transmitting portion 2401. Here, the projection can be an orthographic projection or an oblique projection with a small tilt angle. Preferably, the light guide 250 is plate-shaped and covers the light-emitting element 230.

[0032] With this configuration, the light guide 250 has a scattering effect, guiding the light from the light-emitting element 230 and distributing it evenly to the light-transmitting part 2401 to form a uniform surface light source.

[0033] In some alternative embodiments, when the button panel 240 is made of a translucent material, the button assembly 200 further includes a diffusion film 260 disposed between the button panel 240 and the light guide 250.

[0034] With this configuration, the diffuser 260 has the function of diffusing light, that is, light will be scattered on its surface. The light from the light-emitting element 230 is scattered onto the diffuser 260 through the light guide 250, and the diffuser 260 further diffuses the light to achieve the goal of spreading the light softly and evenly.

[0035] In some other preferred embodiments, the button assembly 200 further includes a sealing gasket 270 disposed between the circuit board 220 and the button base 210. The button panel 240 has a receiving groove, and the sealing gasket 270 is sealed to the button panel 240, sealing the circuit board 220 in the receiving groove. That is, the side of the button panel 240 facing the button base 210 has a shallow groove-shaped receiving groove, and the button panel 240 is cover-shaped to accommodate the circuit board 220, so as to achieve sealed installation of the circuit board 220 and play a waterproof and insulating role.

[0036] The preferred design is that the button panel 240, circuit board 220, and sealing gasket 270 are all in a positioning and plugging assembly relationship with the button base 210.

[0037] In some other preferred embodiments, the circuit board 220 is provided with a plurality of light-emitting elements 230, and the orthographic projection of the light-emitting elements 230 on the button panel 240 is located at the corner of the button panel 240. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The example shows four light-emitting elements 230, which are respectively positioned opposite the four corners of the button panel 240.

[0038] With this arrangement, multiple light-emitting elements 230 are located at the corners, and the light is scattered by the light-transmitting portion 2401 of the button panel 240, which helps the button panel 240 to present a uniform surface light source. In conjunction with the aforementioned embodiment, the light can further produce a better light-emitting effect after passing through the light guide 250 and even the diffusion film 260.

[0039] In some other preferred embodiments, the circuit board 220 is provided with a plurality of light-emitting elements 230, and the orthographic projection of the light-emitting elements 230 on the button panel 240 is located in the non-transparent portion 2402.

[0040] With this configuration, the non-transparent part 2402 blocks the position of the light-emitting element 230. The surface light source formed after scattering and uniform mixing only exposes its central part through the transparent part 2401, resulting in a good visual effect.

[0041] In some alternative embodiments, the button panel 240 is made of a translucent or opaque colored material in the same color family as the handle panel 120. The light-transmitting portion 2401 has no coating, while the non-light-transmitting portion 2402 has a coating of the same color as the handle panel 120. The translucent or opaque colored material can be formed by adding color masterbatch to PC material.

[0042] This design optimizes the visual effect of the button panel 240 and handle panel 120 being the same color when the light-emitting element 230 is not lit. For example, if the handle panel is black or dark gray, the circuit board 220 is designed to be black or dark gray, the button panel 240 is made of a semi-transparent gray material, and the light-transmitting part 2401 has a visual effect of deepening the color.

[0043] Regarding how the light-transmitting part 2401 and the non-light-transmitting part 2402 of the button panel 240 are formed, specifically, the button panel 240 body is a semi-transparent material with a light transmittance of less than or equal to 30%, the light-transmitting part 2401 is not sprayed, and the non-light-transmitting part 2402 is sprayed with colored paint to cover it, or the button panel 240 is sprayed with colored paint, and after the spraying is completed, the colored paint covering the light-transmitting part 2401 is removed by laser engraving.

[0044] In some preferred embodiments, the entire surface of the circuit board 220 facing the button panel 240 is the same color as the handle panel 120. This enhances the visual effect of the button panel 240 and the handle panel 120 being the same color when the light-emitting element 230 is not lit.

[0045] Through testing and verification, the applicant discovered that the darker the color of the door handle assembly, and the better the effect of the button component 200 and the handle body 100 being designed as a single, same color. Figure 3 and Figure 4 The example shown is a black handle design.

[0046] It should be noted that the inner side of the handle body 100 is provided with a wiring harness 300 that is electrically connected to the circuit board 220. The wiring harness 300 is electrically connected to the vehicle ECU, enabling communication between the circuit board 220 and the ECU. In addition, the lighting mechanism of the light-emitting element 230 can be designed to illuminate when the car key is near; or, a sensor can be provided on the handle body 100, and the light-emitting element 230 will illuminate when a hand touches the handle body 100. This application does not impose any restrictions.

[0047] Based on the aforementioned door handle assembly, this application embodiment also provides a car door that includes the aforementioned door handle assembly. Since the car door has the aforementioned door handle assembly, the beneficial effects brought by the door handle assembly are described above and will not be repeated here.

[0048] Based on the aforementioned door, this application also provides a vehicle that includes the aforementioned door. Since the vehicle has the aforementioned door, the beneficial effects brought by the door are described above and will not be repeated here.

[0049] The basic principles of this application have been described above with reference to specific embodiments. However, it should be noted that the advantages, benefits, and effects mentioned in this application are merely examples and not limitations, and should not be considered as essential features of each embodiment of this application. Furthermore, the specific details disclosed above are for illustrative and facilitative purposes only, and are not limitations. These details do not limit the application to the necessity of employing the aforementioned specific details for implementation.

[0050] The block diagrams of devices, apparatuses, devices, and systems involved in this application are merely illustrative examples and are not intended to require or imply that they must be connected, arranged, or configured in the manner shown in the block diagrams. As those skilled in the art will recognize, these devices, apparatuses, devices, and systems can be connected, arranged, and configured in any manner. Words such as “comprising,” “including,” “having,” etc., are open-ended terms meaning “including but not limited to,” and are used interchangeably with them. The terms “or” and “and” as used herein refer to the terms “and / or,” and are used interchangeably with them unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The term “such as” as used herein refers to the phrase “such as but not limited to,” and is used interchangeably with it.

[0051] It should also be noted that in the apparatus, equipment, and methods of this application, the components or steps can be disassembled and / or recombined. These disassemblies and / or recombinations should be considered as equivalent solutions of this application.

[0052] The above description of the disclosed aspects is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make or use this application. Various modifications to these aspects will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein can be applied to other aspects without departing from the scope of this application. Therefore, this application is not intended to be limited to the aspects shown herein, but rather to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

[0053] It should be understood that the qualifiers “first,” “second,” “third,” “fourth,” “fifth,” and “sixth” used in the description of the embodiments of this application are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application.

[0054] The above description has been given for purposes of illustration and description. Furthermore, this description is not intended to limit the embodiments of this application to the forms disclosed herein. Although numerous exemplary aspects and embodiments have been discussed above, those skilled in the art will recognize certain variations, modifications, alterations, additions, and sub-combinations thereof.

Claims

1. A car door handle assembly, characterized in that, Includes a handle body (100) and a button assembly (200); The handle body (100) includes a handle base (110) and a handle panel (120) disposed on the handle base (110). The button assembly (200) includes: The button base (210) is slidably connected to the handle base (110), and the button assembly (200) can be depressed relative to the handle panel (120) when pressed. The circuit board (220) is provided with a light-emitting element (230), and the circuit board (220) is disposed on the button base (210); A button panel (240) covers the side of the circuit board (220) opposite to the button base (210). The button panel (240) has a light-transmitting part (2401) through which light from the light-emitting element (230) can pass through. The projection of the circuit board (220) onto the button panel (240) covers the light-transmitting part (2401), and the color of the area of ​​the circuit board (220) opposite the light-transmitting part (2401) is the same as the color of the handle panel (120).

2. The door handle assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The button panel (240) includes a light-transmitting portion (2401) and a non-light-transmitting portion (2402) surrounding the light-transmitting portion (2401), and the color of the non-light-transmitting portion (2402) is the same as the color of the handle panel (120).

3. The door handle assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The circuit board (220) is provided with a plurality of light-emitting elements (230), wherein: The orthographic projection of the light-emitting element (230) onto the button panel (240) is located at a corner of the button panel (240); and / or, The orthographic projection of the light-emitting element (230) on the button panel (240) is located in the non-transparent part (2402).

4. The door handle assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The button panel (240) is made of a semi-transparent or opaque colored material in the same color scheme as the handle panel (120), and the non-transparent part (2402) is provided with a coating of the same color as the handle panel (120).

5. The door handle assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The entire side of the circuit board (220) facing the button panel (240) is the same color as the handle panel (120).

6. The door handle assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The button assembly (200) further includes a light guide (250) disposed between the button panel (240) and the circuit board (220), the projection of the light guide (250) on the button panel (240) covering the light-transmitting portion (2401).

7. The door handle assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, The button assembly (200) further includes a diffusion film (260) disposed between the button panel (240) and the light guide (250).

8. The door handle assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The button assembly (200) further includes a sealing gasket (270) disposed between the circuit board (220) and the button base (210), the button panel (240) having a receiving groove, the sealing gasket (270) being sealed to the button panel (240) and sealing the circuit board (220) in the receiving groove.

9. A vehicle door, characterized in that, Includes the door handle assembly as described in any one of claims 1-8.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the vehicle door as described in claim 9.

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