Door handle unit for a vehicle door

DE102024200870A1Pending Publication Date: 2025-07-31BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO KG
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Application Number
DE102024200870
Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Applications
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Filing Date
2024-01-31
Publication Date
2025-07-31

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Abstract

The invention relates to a door handle unit (22) for a vehicle door (2), comprising an electrical handle module (28) with a door handle receptacle (32) for an outside door handle, a fastening device (48) coupled to the handle module (28) for fastening the handle module (28) to a door handle opening (16, 20) of the vehicle door (2), a centering device (60) for centering the door handle receptacle (32) on an edge collar (24) of the door handle opening (16), wherein the centering device (60) is drive-linked to the fastening device (48) in such a way that the centering device (60) is actuated when the fastening device (48) is actuated.
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Claims

[1] Door handle unit (22) for a vehicle door (2), comprising - an electric handle module (28) with a door handle holder (32) for an outside door handle, - a fastening device (48) coupled to the handle module (28) for fastening the handle module (28) to a door handle opening (16, 20) of the vehicle door (2), - a centering device (60) for centering the door handle receptacle (32) on an edge collar (24) of the door handle opening (16), - wherein the centering device (60) is drive-coupled to the fastening device (48) in such a way that the centering device (60) is actuated upon actuation of the fastening device (48). [2] Door handle unit (22) according to claim 1, characterized by that the centering device (60) is designed for centering the door handle receptacle (32) on the edge collar (24) along a longitudinal direction (X) and / or height direction (Z). [3] Door handle unit (22) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by in that the centering device (60) has a number of centering elements (36, 62) which are movable by means of the fastening device (48), which are arranged radially on the outside of the door handle receptacle (32) and which are adjustable towards a center of the door handle receptacle (32). [4] Door handle unit (22) according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized by that the centering device (60) has at least one movable centering jaw (42) which projects beyond the handle module (28). [5] Door handle unit (22) according to claim 4, characterized by that the centering jaw (42) is mounted so as to be linearly movable between an open position (O) and a centering position (Ze). [6] Door handle unit (22) according to claim 5, characterized by that the centering jaw (42) is spring-loaded in the direction of the open position (O) by means of a spring element (44). [7] Door handle unit (22) according to one of claims 4 to 6, characterized by that the centering jaw (42) is adjustable by a slotted guide of the centering device (60). [8] Door handle unit (22) according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized by that the centering device (60) has at least one pivotable centering lever (62) with a contact surface (66) for the edge collar (24). [9] Door handle unit (22) according to claim 8, characterized by that a free end of the centering lever (62) is coupled to the fastening device (48), and wherein the pivot axis (68, 70) of the centering lever (62) is arranged on the handle module (28) in such a way that when the fastening device (48) is actuated, the centering lever (62) pivots in such a way that the contact surface (66) moves in the direction of the edge collar (24). [10] Door module (14) for a vehicle door (2), comprising an assembly carrier (12) and a door handle unit (22) mounted thereon according to one of claims 1 to 9. [11] Door assembly (4) for a vehicle door, comprising a door shell (6) with a door handle opening (16, 20) and with an edge collar (24) surrounding the latter, and a door handle unit (22) according to one of claims 1 to 9.

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