Inner door handle for pulling a vehicle door closed, and vehicle

Abstract

The invention relates to an inner door handle (10) for pulling a vehicle door (2) of a vehicle (1) closed, said inner door handle comprising: a first handle region (20) that allows a hand (201) of a user to exert a pulling force (200) in order to pull the vehicle door (2) closed; and a second handle region (30) for stabilising the hand (201) when exerting the pulling force (200). The invention also relates to a vehicle (1).

Description

[0001] Description

[0002] Inside door handle for closing a vehicle door and vehicle

[0003] The invention relates to an inside door handle for closing a vehicle door of a vehicle and to a vehicle.

[0004] Door handles for closing vehicle doors, also called pull handles, are known from the prior art. Such door handles often have a recessed grip into which a user can grasp to close the vehicle door. Such a pull handle is known, for example, from DE 10 2005 043 063 A1.

[0005] Due to the simplicity of such door handles, the feel when closing the door can be perceived as distracting. Especially if additional functional elements are located between the interior of the door facing the passenger compartment and the handle recess, the hand position when closing the vehicle door can be perceived as unnatural.

[0006] It is an object of the present invention to at least partially remedy the aforementioned disadvantages known from the prior art. In particular, it is an object of the present invention to improve the haptic properties when closing a vehicle door using an interior door handle, preferably with an increased range of functions of the vehicle door.

[0007] The above object is achieved by an interior door handle having the features of claim 1, as well as a vehicle having the features of claim 10. Further features and details of the invention emerge from the respective subclaims, the description, and the drawings. Features and details described in connection with the interior door handle according to the invention naturally also apply in connection with the vehicle according to the invention, and vice versa, so that with regard to the disclosure of the individual aspects of the invention, reciprocal reference is or can always be made.

[0008] According to a first aspect of the invention, an inside door handle is provided for closing a vehicle door of a vehicle. The inside door handle has a first wall with a first gripping region for exerting a pulling force by a user's hand to close the vehicle door, and a second wall with a second gripping region for stabilizing the hand when the pulling force is exerted. Furthermore, it is provided that the first gripping region has a first projection on the first wall, and the second gripping region has a second projection on the second wall. The first and second projections form, in particular together, a gripping contour that can be at least partially enclosed by the hand when the pulling force is exerted.

[0009] The vehicle is preferably a motor vehicle. The vehicle door can, for example, be a side door of the vehicle, in particular in the form of a driver's door or a passenger door.

[0010] The interior door handle can be arranged, in particular, on an inside of the vehicle door facing the passenger compartment of the vehicle. When properly installed, the interior door handle can be grasped from a top side of the interior door handle. Preferably, the first and second walls can extend vertically in the vehicle when the interior door handle is installed on the vehicle door. The first and second walls can be arranged opposite one another.

[0011] The first and second gripping areas can each be understood as a partial area of ​​the handle contour that can be touched, in particular loaded, when grasped by the hand. The closing force can be introduced into the vehicle door via the first gripping area and / or the first wall in order to close the vehicle door when the vehicle door is in an open state. The user's hand can be stabilized via the second gripping area by applying load to the first and second walls when grasping, in particular in opposite directions.

[0012] The handle contour can form a, in particular interrupted or uninterrupted, cylindrical handle shape and / or grip surface. Enclosing the handle contour can be understood in particular to mean that the hand can be at least partially closed when gripping the handle contour, preferably at least partially radially in all directions in a cross-sectional plane of the handle contour, in order to form a cylindrical hollow space with the hand, for example. The handle contour can preferably be designed for a grasping grip and / or an enclosing grip, i.e. in particular a closed grip in which the hand at least partially clenches into a fist, in particular when the first and second projections are enclosed by the hand. The first projection can comprise a projection of the first wall and the second projection can comprise a projection of the second wall.Preferably, the first projection forms a terminal region of the first wall, and the second projection forms a terminal region of the second wall. This allows the first and second projections to be grasped, particularly from above. In particular, the first and second projections can define a grip diameter of the handle contour, which can be enclosed to exert the pulling force. Preferably, the first and second projections can be round, rounded, particularly oval, and / or designed for a triangular grip, at least in sections.

[0013] It has thus been recognized within the scope of the present invention that a natural hand position can be supported by the first and second projections. In particular, it has been recognized that purely linear walls contradict the natural hand position. The possibility of at least partially enclosing the handle contour on both sides with the hand therefore benefits the ergonomics and haptics of the interior door handle, particularly during the application of the closing force. The thumb can be included in the gripping process. This allows a more grip-friendly design of the interior door handle to be achieved.

[0014] Within the scope of the invention, it is further conceivable for the first projection to be formed adjacent to a first depression in the first wall for engagement by a plurality of fingers of the hand and / or for the second projection to be formed adjacent to a second depression in the second wall for engagement by the thumb of the hand. Preferably, the first depression is formed integrally with the first projection and the second depression is formed integrally with the second projection and / or from the same material. For example, the first and / or second wall can be formed as a cast part, in particular as a plastic part. However, it is also conceivable for the first and / or second wall to be formed in several parts. The first depression of the first wall can adjoin the first projection and / or the second depression of the second wall can adjoin the second projection, in particular tangentially.From a plan view of a central region of the inside door handle, the first and / or second recess can form an undercut, in particular opposite the first and / or second projection. The second recess can enable the inclusion of the thumb in the gripping process and / or improve the haptic feel. The first recess can ergonomically improve the position of the fingers, in particular the fingertips, in the first gripping region. The first and / or second projection preferably extends over a length of 10 mm to 20 mm along the first and / or second wall. It has been recognized within the scope of the present invention that this can cover a wide range of hand sizes in order to improve the ergonomic gripping position when enclosing the handle contour.

[0015] Furthermore, in an inside door handle according to the invention, it is conceivable for the second handle region to be formed by a door trim panel of the vehicle door. In this case, the second handle region can preferably be oriented towards the passenger compartment of the vehicle. As a result, the second handle region can at least partially form a visible side of the vehicle door. For example, the second handle region can be covered with a plastic, a textile and / or leather. By integrating it into the door trim panel, the second handle region can be incorporated into the vehicle door without negatively affecting the appearance of the vehicle door. Furthermore, a surface of the vehicle door oriented towards the passenger compartment can thus be used in a cost-effective manner, on the one hand for design purposes and, on the other hand, for the second handle region to improve the feel of the door handle.The door panel can help ensure that the second handle area has a soft surface for improved tactile feel.

[0016] Within the scope of the invention, it is further conceivable to provide a grip recess which is formed at least partially by the first wall, wherein the first gripping region in the grip recess is integrated into the first wall of the grip recess. The first wall can be oriented within the grip recess in the direction of an outer side of the vehicle, i.e. in particular away from the passenger compartment. The grip recess can be formed by a single, container-shaped component. However, it is also conceivable for the grip recess to be formed by several components. Preferably, when the inside door handle is mounted on the vehicle door, the grip recess is accessible from above so that the user can reach into the grip recess from above. In this way, the closing force can be easily oriented in the closing direction of the door.

[0017] It is further conceivable in an inside door handle according to the invention for the handle contour to be formed by a closed contour in which the first and second projections are directly connected to one another. The closed contour can be understood in particular as an uninterrupted design of the handle contour. In particular, the palm of the user's hand can be placed completely against the inside door handle when enclosing the handle contour. The inside door handle with the closed contour can advantageously be designed for a passenger door or a rear side door, in particular when few or no operating elements are provided in the region of the inside door handle. The closed contour can preferably form a part-circular or a semicircular cross-section over the first and second projections, in particular on an upper side of the inside door handle.The closed contour allows the user's hand to almost completely enclose the handle contour when applying the closing force. This can further improve the haptic properties.

[0018] Furthermore, in an inside door handle according to the invention, it can advantageously be provided that the handle contour is interrupted by a central region which is arranged between the first and second handle regions. The central region can be flat, at least in sections. Functional elements and / or decorative elements can be arranged in the central region. The central region can be gripped over when enclosing the handle contour. The interrupted handle contour can promote a hand position that is perceived as unnatural in the case of exclusively straight-line walls. The handle contour according to the invention with the first and second projections can at least partially compensate for the interruption in the handle contour via the first and second projections, without a user perceiving the hand position as uncomfortable when grasping the inside door handle and / or closing the vehicle door.In particular, if the door handle has a wide overlap due to the central area, the secure hold can be increased by the second projection and preferably the second recess.

[0019] Furthermore, in an inside door handle according to the invention, it can advantageously be provided that the central region has an operating console with at least one operating element for triggering an electronic or manual vehicle function. The vehicle function can, for example, comprise the control of an electric window lifter and / or an adjustment function of an exterior vehicle mirror. It is conceivable for the operating console to have several operating elements for triggering the vehicle function or different, in particular the aforementioned, electronic vehicle functions. Due to the arrangement in the central region, the operating console can be easily accessible to the user. Due to the first and second projections, the operating console can be gripped over, so that the inside door handle enables several functions in a compact manner within a small installation space, without neglecting ergonomics.

[0020] Furthermore, in an inside door handle according to the invention, it can advantageously be provided that the central region has a central surface which at least partially or completely delimits the first handle region and / or the second handle region and forms an edge of an operating recess formed in the central region, wherein the operating console is arranged, in particular completely, recessed in the operating recess. The central surface can thus form the uppermost level of the inside door handle. Furthermore, the central surface can preferably be formed by a flat or substantially flat surface. The recessed arrangement of the operating console in the operating recess can prevent the user from inadvertently operating the operating console. In particular, the user's freedom of movement on a seat adjacent to the inside door handle can thus be improved.The first and / or second projection may extend from the central surface preferably between 10 mm and 20 mm along the wall.

[0021] Furthermore, in an interior door handle according to the invention, it can advantageously be provided that the central surface forms at least part of an armrest of the vehicle door. Furthermore, it is conceivable that the central surface completely forms the armrest of the vehicle door.

[0022] Advantageously, the central area for the armrest function can be padded, e.g., with a textile or leather, at least partially or completely. The armrest can serve, for example, to allow the user to support their arm while driving. This can improve comfort in the passenger compartment, particularly in the driver's seat. In particular, if the control unit is recessed into the control recess, it can be ensured that the control unit is not accidentally triggered while the central area is used as an armrest. This enables additional functionality of the interior door handle while requiring minimal installation space.

[0023] According to a further aspect of the invention, a vehicle is provided. The vehicle has at least one vehicle door with an interior door handle according to the invention.

[0024] Thus, a vehicle according to the invention offers the same advantages as those already described in detail with reference to an interior door handle according to the invention. The vehicle door can advantageously be a driver's door or a passenger door. Preferably, the vehicle has several vehicle doors, each of which has an interior door handle according to the invention arranged on it.

[0025] It is conceivable for the inside door handle to comprise a central region having an operating console with at least one operating element for triggering an electronic vehicle function. The vehicle can furthermore have at least one further vehicle door, in particular one opposite the first vehicle door, having a further inside door handle according to the invention. In the case of the further inside door handle, a handle contour can be formed by a closed contour in which a first projection and a second projection are directly connected to one another. For example, the first vehicle door can be a driver's door of the vehicle and the further door can be a passenger door. As a result, both sides of the vehicle can have the advantageous haptic properties.

[0026] Further advantages, features, and details of the invention will become apparent from the following description, which describes embodiments of the invention in detail with reference to the drawings. The features mentioned in the claims and in the description may be essential to the invention individually or in any combination. They show schematically:

[0027] Figure 1 shows an inside door handle according to the invention on a vehicle door of a vehicle according to the invention,

[0028] Figure 2 shows the inside door handle with a control console in the vehicle door in a cross section,

[0029] Figure 3 shows a user’s hand at least partially enclosing a handle contour of the inside door handle,

[0030] Figure 4 shows an inside door handle according to the invention in a cross section in a further embodiment, and

[0031] Figure 5 shows a vehicle according to the invention with the inside door handles.

[0032] In the following description of some embodiments of the invention, the same reference numerals are used for the same technical features even in different embodiments.

[0033] Figure 1 shows an interior door handle 10 according to the invention for closing a vehicle door 2 of a vehicle 1 according to the invention in a first exemplary embodiment. The interior door handle 10 is integrated into a door panel 11 of the vehicle door 2, which is oriented toward a passenger compartment of the vehicle 1. This allows a user to pull the vehicle door 2 toward them and thus close the vehicle door 2 when the vehicle door 2 is open and the user is in the passenger compartment.

[0034] As shown in cross-section in Figure 2, the inside door handle 10 comprises a first wall 10.1 with a first gripping region 20 for exerting a pulling force 200 by a hand 201 of the user to close the vehicle door 2, as shown in Figure 3. The first wall 10.1 is oriented toward an outer side of the vehicle door 2 away from the passenger compartment.

[0035] Furthermore, the inside door handle 10 comprises a second wall 10.2 with a second gripping area 30 for stabilizing the hand 201 when exerting the pulling force 200. The second wall 10.2 is oriented toward the passenger compartment. The first and second walls 10.1, 10.2 are located opposite one another and are oriented in opposite directions. In particular, the first and second walls 10.1, 10.2 extend at least substantially parallel to an outer side of the vehicle door 2.

[0036] The second handle area 30 is formed by a door panel 11 of the vehicle door 2. Furthermore, the vehicle door 2, in particular the door panel 11, has a handle recess 12, which is at least partially formed by the first wall 10.1. The first handle area 20 is integrated into the handle recess 12 in the first wall 10.1 of the handle recess 12.

[0037] Furthermore, the first gripping region 20 has a first projection 21 of the first wall 10.1, and the second gripping region 30 has a second projection 31 of the second wall 10.2. The first and second projections 21, 31 form a gripping contour 40, which can be at least partially enclosed by the hand 201 when the pulling force 200 is exerted. The gripping contour 40 forms an at least partially cylindrical grip shape to enable the gripping by the hand 201, in particular at least partially radially in all directions in a cross-sectional plane of the gripping contour 40.

[0038] The enclosing of the handle contour 40 by the hand 201 is shown in Figure 3. As can be seen from Figure 2, the first projection 21 for grasping the handle contour 40 is further formed adjacent to a first recess 21.1 of the first wall 10.1 for engagement by several fingers of the hand 201. The second projection 31 is formed adjacent to a second recess 31.1 of the second wall 10.2 for engagement by the thumb of the hand 201.

[0039] Preferably, the first and second projections 21, 31 can be round, rounded, in particular oval, and / or designed for a triangular handle, at least in sections.

[0040] For example, the first and second projections 21, 31 can be formed at least in regions by circular sections 47.1 of a circular path 47.

[0041] According to Figures 1 to 3, the handle contour 40 is interrupted by a central region 42, which is arranged between the first and second handle regions 20, 30. The central region 42 has a control panel 43 with at least one control element 44 for triggering an electronic vehicle function, here with several control elements 44 for triggering different electronic vehicle functions. The vehicle functions can include, for example, controlling an electric window lifter, locking and unlocking the electric window lifter, and / or aligning an exterior vehicle mirror.

[0042] The central region 42 comprises a central surface 45 that at least partially delimits the first handle region 20 and / or the second handle region 30. Furthermore, the central surface 45 forms an edge of an operating recess 46 formed in the central region 42. The operating console 43 is arranged completely recessed in the operating recess 46, whereby a user has a high degree of freedom of movement above and along the central surface 45 without inadvertently triggering the operating elements 44. As a result, the central surface 45 can, for example, form at least part of an armrest 13 of the vehicle door 2, as shown in Figure 1.

[0043] Figure 4 further shows an interior door handle 10 according to the invention in a further exemplary embodiment in cross-section. The handle contour 40 is formed by a closed contour 41, in which the first and second projections 21, 31 are directly connected to one another. This eliminates the need to bridge the central region 42 when enclosing the handle contour 40. This configuration is particularly suitable, for example, for integration into a side door.

[0044] Figure 5 further shows a vehicle 1 according to the invention, in which at least two vehicle doors 2 each have an interior door handle 10 according to the invention. One of the vehicle doors 2 is designed as a driver's door and one of the vehicle doors 2 is designed as a passenger door.

[0045] Advantageously, it can be provided that the inside door handle 10 of the driver's door is designed according to the first exemplary embodiment of Figures 1 to 3, and the inside door handle 10 of the passenger door is designed according to the second exemplary embodiment of Figure 4. Furthermore, it is conceivable that all vehicle doors 2 of the vehicle 1 each have an inside door handle 10 according to the invention.

[0046] The above explanation of the embodiments describes the present invention exclusively by way of example. Of course, individual features of the embodiments can be freely combined with one another, provided they are technically feasible, without departing from the scope of the present invention.

[0047] vehicle

[0048] vehicle door

[0049] inside door handle

[0050] door panel

[0051] recessed grip

[0052] wall

[0053] Armrest first grip area first projection first recess second grip area second projection second recess

[0054] Handle contour

[0055] contour

[0056] Midrange

[0057] Control console

[0058] Control element

[0059] central area

[0060] Control recess

[0061] circular orbit

[0062] Circular section

[0063] Pull force

[0064] hand

Claims

Patent claims 1. An inside door handle (10) for closing a vehicle door (2) of a vehicle (1), comprising a first wall (10.1) with a first gripping region (20) for exerting a pulling force (200) by a hand (201) of a user to close the vehicle door (2), and a second wall (10.2) with a second gripping region (30) for stabilizing the hand (201) when the pulling force (200) is exerted, characterized in that the first gripping region (20) has a first projection (21) of the first wall (10.1) and the second gripping region (30) has a second projection (31) of the second wall (10.2), wherein the first and second projections (21, 31) form a gripping contour (40) which can be at least partially enclosed by the hand (201) when the pulling force (200) is exerted.

2. Inside door handle (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that the first projection (21) is formed adjacent to a first recess (21.1) of the first wall (10.1) for engagement by several fingers of the hand (201) and / or the second projection (31) is formed adjacent to a second recess (31.1) of the second wall (10.2) for engagement by the thumb of the hand (201).

3. Inside door handle (10) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the second handle area (30) is formed by a door trim (11) of the vehicle door (2).

4. Interior door handle (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a grip recess (12) is provided which is formed at least partially by the first wall (10.1), wherein the first grip region (20) in the grip recess (12) is integrated into the first wall (10.1) of the grip recess (12).

5. Interior door handle (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the handle contour (40) is formed by a closed contour (41) in which the first and second projections (21, 31) are directly connected to one another.

6. Interior door handle (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the handle contour (40) is interrupted by a central region (42) which is arranged between the first and second handle regions (20, 30).

7. Interior door handle (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the central region (42) has an operating console (43) with at least one operating element (44) for triggering an electronic vehicle function.

8. Interior door handle (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the central region (42) has a central surface (45) which defines the first handle region (20) and / or at least partially delimits the second grip region (30) and forms an edge of an operating recess (46) which is formed in the central region (42), wherein the operating console (43) is arranged completely recessed in the operating recess (46).

9. Interior door handle (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the central surface (45) forms at least part of an armrest (13) of the vehicle door (2).

10. Vehicle (1) comprising at least one vehicle door (2) with an inside door handle (10) according to one of the preceding claims.

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