Door handle assembly elements

Abstract

This simplifies the process of assembling the lever onto the door handle bracket of a door vehicle without significantly complicating the design of the bracket and handle mechanism. [Solution] An assembly element (3) for assembling a lever (2) to a bracket (1) of a vehicle door handle, wherein the lever (2) is configured to rotate around a pivot axis (Y1) relative to the bracket (1). The assembly element (3) comprises a head (20), a body (10), and an assembly part (30), with the head (20) located at the first end of the assembly element. The body (10), which connects the head (20) and the assembly part (30), is inserted through the bracket (1), and the assembly part (30) is located at the second end of the assembly element (3) opposite to the first end, and has a shape that holds the lever (2) between the bracket (1) and the head (20) when the lever (2) is assembled to the bracket (1).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an assembly element for assembling a lever to a bracket of a vehicle door handle. The present invention also relates to a bracket for a vehicle door handle, an assembly for a door handle, a vehicle door handle, and a related method.

Background Art

[0002] A vehicle door handle mechanism that enables transmission of motion from a vehicle door handle to a door latch is composed of a plurality of movable parts including a lever that can be assembled to a door bracket.

Summary of the Invention

Problem to be Solved by the Invention

[0003] As a general method for assembling a lever to a bracket of a vehicle door handle, there is a method using a rivet with a washer, or a screw with a washer and a nut. However, when rivets or screws are used, additional nuts and washers are required, and it is necessary to access both side surfaces of the bracket to which the lever is attached to operate a plurality of components that require assembly, which complicates the assembly steps.

[0004] As an alternative, the lever may be of a bayonet structure attached to the bracket. In this assembly step, the lever can be assembled by pressing the bracket into place and rotating the lever relative to the bracket, so only one of the two side surfaces of the bracket needs to be accessed. However, this assembly step requires rotating the entire lever relative to the bracket, so no components can be present on the rotation path, which imposes large structural constraints on the handle mechanism, particularly on the bracket.

[0005] Considering these conventional technologies and their problems, it is necessary to develop a solution that simplifies the process of assembling the lever to the bracket of a door handle on a door vehicle without significantly complicating the design of the bracket and handle mechanism.

[0006] For this purpose, the present invention relates to an assembly element configured to attach a lever to a bracket of a vehicle door handle, The lever can rotate relative to the bracket about the axis of rotation. The aforementioned assembly element comprises a head, a body, and assembly parts. The head is located at the first end of the assembly element, The main body connects the head and the assembly parts, The main body is configured to be inserted through the bracket, The assembly part is positioned at the second end opposite to the first end of the assembly element. The assembly part has a shape configured to maintain the lever between the bracket and the head in the direction of the rotation axis when the lever is assembled to the bracket.

[0007] The present invention may also have the following features, either alone or in any technically possible combination: The assembly part is configured to be inserted through the bracket from the first side of the bracket, so that when the lever is assembled to the bracket, the lever is positioned on the first side of the bracket. The assembly part includes at least one projection configured to be sandwiched between two stoppers of the bracket when the lever is assembled to the bracket, thereby restricting the rotation of the assembly element relative to the bracket. The assembly element is configured to rotate relative to the bracket about the rotation axis, and when the main body is inserted through the bracket, the lever is assembled to the bracket. The at least one projection has a rounded curved surface and / or the inclined surface, and is configured such that the rounded curved surface and / or the inclined surface slides on the ramp of the bracket when the assembly element rotates around the axis of rotation relative to the bracket. The head comprises a peripheral portion, which is configured such that when the lever is assembled to the bracket, the lever is positioned at least partially between the peripheral portion and the bracket in the direction of the rotation axis. The head has a recess separated by its bottom wall and side wall, the recess extending from the bottom wall and separated from the body and / or assembly part, for example, the recess opening from the top surface of the head, the top surface facing away from the body and / or assembly part. The assembly part comprises a skirt portion, and the assembly element is configured such that when the lever is assembled to the bracket, the skirt portion is at least partially positioned between the bracket and the lever in a direction perpendicular to the axis of rotation, allowing the lever to rotate around the axis of rotation relative to the skirt portion. The skirt portion extends from the head and surrounds at least a part of the main body. For example, the skirt portion includes a peripheral wall, which has an outer surface and an inner surface. The peripheral wall is configured such that when the lever is assembled to the bracket, the outer surface of the skirt portion contacts the lever and the inner surface contacts the bracket.

[0008] The present invention also relates to a bracket configured to be assembled to at least one lever by the assembly element, the bracket having an opening configured such that the body of the assembly element is inserted through the opening when the bracket is assembled to the lever.

[0009] The bracket may also have the following features, either alone or in any technically possible combination: The bracket comprises at least two stoppers configured to clamp at least one projection of the assembly element; and the bracket comprises one or more slides configured to guide the assembly part through the bracket.

[0010] The present invention also relates to a door handle assembly comprising the bracket, at least one of the levers, and at least one of the assembly elements, wherein the assembly element is configured to assemble the lever to the bracket.

[0011] The assembly is also characterized in that, when the lever is assembled to the bracket, the assembly part and the head are configured such that the assembly element and the bracket restrict the movement of the assembly element, for example, the lever, relative to the bracket. The present invention also relates to a door handle comprising the assembly, wherein the lever is assembled to the bracket by the assembly element.

[0012] The present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, which are provided for illustrative purposes only and do not limit the scope of the invention. The drawings illustrate specific examples of the invention, and other embodiments are possible without departing from the spirit of the invention. Identical or similar elements may be indicated by different reference numerals in different drawings. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0013] [Figure 1] This is a cross-sectional view of an assembly, including a bracket, a lever, and an assembly element, according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] This diagram shows the assembly elements of Figure 1. [Figure 3] Figure 1 is an exploded perspective view of the bracket, lever, and assembly elements. [Figure 4]It is a perspective view of an assembly part of the assembly element of Figure 1, attached to a bracket. [Figure 5] It is a side view of an assembly part of the assembly element of Figure 1. [Figure 6] It is a cross-sectional view of an assembly part obtained by assembling the bracket, lever, and assembly element of Figure 1. [Figure 7a] It is a perspective view of the assembly element of Figure 1 as seen from the head side. [Figure 7b] It is an enlarged view of a part of Figure 7a, showing the recess of the head in more detail. [Figure 8] It is a perspective view of the assembly part of Figure 1 as seen from the second end side, showing the structure of the skirt portion of the assembly element. [Figure 9a] It is a perspective view of the first side surface of the bracket of Figure 1. [Figure 9b] It is a perspective view of the second side surface of the bracket of Figure 1. [Figure 10] It is a perspective view of the opening and some stoppers of the bracket of Figure 1. [Figure 11a] It is a front view of the opening of the bracket of Figure 1. [Figure 11b] It is a perspective view of the opening of Figure 11a. [Figure 12] It is a perspective view of a door handle. [Figure 13] It is a diagram showing a flowchart of a method for assembling a lever to a bracket of a door handle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0014] Referring to Figure 12, there is shown a vehicle door handle 90. This door handle 90 is configured to be attached to another portion of a vehicle door, such as a vehicle door panel, for example. This door handle 90 may comprise an assembly 100 for a door handle. The door handle 90 may be a flush handle type.

[0015] The assembly 100 for the door handle will be described with reference to Figures 4, 6, and 12. The assembly 100 comprises, for example, one bracket 1, at least one lever 2, and at least one assembly element 3, the assembly element 3 which assembles the lever 2 to the bracket 1.

[0016] Bracket 1 has a first side surface 1a (see Figures 1 and 3), which may be configured to face inward towards the vehicle or outward towards the vehicle when, for example, the door handle 90 is attached to the vehicle. Bracket 1 also has a second side surface 1b, which may be configured to face outward towards the vehicle or inward towards the vehicle when, for example, the door handle 90 is attached to the vehicle. Assembly elements

[0017] Referring to Figures 1 to 8, an assembly element 3 is shown, for example, at least one assembly element 3 of the assembly 100.

[0018] This assembly element 3 is configured to assemble, for example, a lever 2 of the assembly 100, for example, at least one lever 2 of the assembly 100, to, for example, a bracket 1 of the assembly 100 of the vehicle's door handle 90. For example, it is configured to assemble so that the lever 2 can rotate relative to the bracket 1, that is, so that the lever 2 can rotate about a rotation axis Y1 fixed to the bracket 1. The rotation axis Y1 may be oriented in a first direction along the axis extending from the second side surface 1b to the first side surface 1a, and / or, if, for example, the door handle 90 is mounted on the vehicle, for example, if it is mounted at a location away from the interior of the vehicle, it may be oriented towards the interior of the vehicle. The rotation axis Y1 may be oriented in a second direction along the axis extending from the first side surface 1a to the second side surface 1b and / or toward the outside of the vehicle. For example, if the door handle 90 is mounted on the vehicle, it may be mounted facing away from the inside of the vehicle. The first and second directions may be opposite directions, i.e., opposite directions in the direction of the rotation axis Y1.

[0019] Alternatively, or in combination, the assembly element 3 may be configured to assemble, for example, at least one lever 2 of the assembly 100 to the bracket 1 of the vehicle's door handle 90. For example, the lever 2 of the assembly 100 may be configured to be assembled to be fixed to the bracket 1 in the translational direction.

[0020] As shown in Figure 2, the assembly element 3 comprises a head 20, a body 10, and an assembly part 30, the head 20 being located, for example, at the first end 3a of the assembly element 3 and forming, for example, the first end 3a of the assembly element 3.

[0021] For example, the main body 10 extends from the head 20 to the assembly part 30 along the assembly element axis Y2, which is fixed to the assembly element 3. For example, when the lever 2 is assembled to the bracket 1, the assembly element axis Y2 is approximately coaxial with the rotation axis Y1. The rotation axis Y2 has a first direction along the axis from the assembly part 30 to the head 20. The rotation axis Y2 may have a second direction along the axis from the head 20 to the assembly part 30. The first and second directions may be the same direction and opposite directions with respect to the direction of the rotation axis Y2. The main body 10 connects the head 20 and the assembly part 30. The main body 10 is configured to be inserted through the bracket 1.

[0022] The assembly part 30 is located, for example, at the second end 3b of the assembly element 3, opposite to the first end 3a, and forms, for example, the second end 3b. For example, the main body 10 extends between the first end 3a and the second end 3b of the assembly element 3. The assembly part 30 has a shape configured to hold the lever 2 between the bracket 1 and the head 20, for example, in the direction of the rotation axis Y1, when the lever 2 is assembled to the bracket 1.

[0023] With this invention, in particular, the assembly parts 30 and the bracket 1 make it possible to assemble the lever 2 to the bracket 1 without using nuts or washers, and without rotating the lever 2 when assembling it to the bracket 1. This eliminates the need to access both sides of bracket 1 when assembling lever 2 to bracket 1, reducing the number and complexity of assembly work, and avoiding structural constraints on the handle mechanism, particularly bracket 1.

[0024] For example, the assembly element 3 is configured to rotate around the rotation axis Y1 relative to the bracket 1, and after the main body 10 is inserted into the bracket 1, the lever 2 can be assembled to the bracket 1. This makes it possible to assemble the lever 2 to the bracket 1 simply by inserting and rotating the assembly element 3 relative to the bracket 1.

[0025] The assembly part 30 may also include a skirt portion 40. Assembly element 3 may be integrally molded; for example, assembly element 3 may be a single part and not assembled from multiple smaller parts. For example, the main body 10, assembly part 30, and head 20 are integrated into one unit. Alternatively, for example, the main body 10, assembly part 30, skirt portion 40, and head 20 are integrated into one unit. This eliminates the need to assemble each component of assembly element 3 in order to obtain an assembly element 3 that is ready to be assembled to the bracket 1 with the lever 2. In some cases, this eliminates the need to assemble each component of assembly element 3 in order to attach the lever 2 to the bracket 1. This simplifies the procedure for attaching the lever 2 to the bracket 1. Alternatively, the assembly element 3 may consist of multiple parts fixed to each other, for example. The assembly element 3 can be obtained by molding. Assembly parts

[0026] The assembly part 30 can restrict the rotation of the assembly element 3 relative to the bracket 1 when the lever 2 is assembled to the bracket 1. This prevents the rotation of the assembly element 3 and keeps the lever 2 assembled to the bracket 1.

[0027] The assembly part 30 may be configured to be inserted into the bracket 1 from the first side surface 1a of the bracket 1. This ensures that when the lever 2 is assembled to the bracket 1, the lever 2 is positioned on the first side surface 1a of the bracket 1. Therefore, the lever 2 can be assembled on the same side as the side into which the assembly element 3 is inserted, and when inserting the assembly element 3 into the bracket 1 to assemble the lever 2, only one side of the bracket 1 needs to be operated, rather than both sides.

[0028] When the lever 2 is assembled to the bracket 1, for example when the door handle 90 is attached to the vehicle, the assembly part 30 can restrict the movement of the assembly element 3 in the direction inward of the vehicle, for example, in the first direction of the rotation axis Y1, relative to the bracket 1. This prevents the assembly element 3 from moving into the vehicle in the first direction of the rotation axis Y1, for example, when the door handle 90 is attached to the vehicle, and allows the lever 2 to remain assembled to the bracket 1.

[0029] The assembly part 30 comprises at least one projection 31, for example, one projection 31, or multiple projections 31, for example, at least one projection 31, each projection 31 configured to be sandwiched between, for example, two stoppers 50 of the bracket 1 when the lever 2 is assembled to the bracket 1, thereby restricting the rotation of the assembly element 3 relative to the bracket 1. For example, when attaching the lever 2 to the bracket 1, at least one projection 31 is prevented from rotating in two opposite directions around the rotation axis Y1 by, for example, two stoppers 50. This allows, for example, the rotation of the assembly element 3 to be prevented and the lever 2 to be securely fixed to the bracket 1 solely through the structure of the assembly element 3 and the bracket 1, without the use of additional fasteners or adhesives. At least one projection 31 may have a first stopper surface 31a and a second stopper surface 31b. For example, the second stopper surface 31b is flat.

[0030] If at least one projection 31 is sandwiched between two stoppers 50, for example, At least one projection 31 contacts one of the two stoppers 50 by its first stopper surface 31a, for example, by the first stopper surface 510 of the first stopper 51. Furthermore, the second stopper surface 31b is blocked by contact with two of the two stoppers 50, for example, by contact with the second stopper surface 520.

[0031] For example, when assembling the lever 2 to the bracket, each of the multiple protrusions 31 is sandwiched between two corresponding stoppers (for example, two stoppers 50). Alternatively, for example, when assembling the lever 2 to the bracket, only one or a specific projection among the multiple projections 31 is sandwiched between two corresponding stoppers (e.g., two stoppers 50). For example, when assembling the lever 2 to the bracket, only one of the multiple protrusions 31 is sandwiched between two corresponding stoppers (for example, two stoppers 50). Each of the protrusions, which are configured to be sandwiched in this way, is, for example, assigned to two dedicated stoppers specific to only one protrusion.

[0032] Referring to Figure 4, the assembly part 30 may have at least one projection 31, such as three projections 31. For example, when the lever 2 is assembled to the bracket, each of the three projections 31 may be sandwiched between two corresponding stoppers 50 or the like.

[0033] For example, the multiple protrusions 31 may be uniformly distributed around the rotation axis Y2, and may be distributed at uniform angles such that the angle between any two consecutive protrusions of the multiple protrusions 31 around the rotation axis Y2 is the same. For example, at least one protrusion 31 extends radially from the main body 10. For example, at least one protrusion 31 extends radially with respect to the assembly element axis Y2.

[0034] At least one projection 31 may have a first surface 320 and a second surface 330. For example, the first surface 320 and the second surface 330 of at least one projection 31 extend from the main body 10, and for example, the first surface 320 and the second surface 330 of at least one projection 31 extend radially from the main body 10. The first surface 320 of at least one projection 31 may include a first stopper surface 31a, and the second surface 330 of at least one projection 31 may include a second stopper surface 31b.

[0035] At least one projection 31 may have a rounded curved surface and / or an inclined surface 310. The rounded curved surface and / or inclined surface 310 may be configured to slide on the ramp 60 of the bracket 1 when the assembly element 3 rotates around the rotation axis Y1 relative to the bracket 1, for example when it rotates around the assembly element axis Y2, thereby assembling, for example, the lever 2 to the bracket 1. This makes it easy to rotate the assembly element 3 relative to the bracket 1 around the assembly element axis Y2, for example, when assembling the lever 2 to the bracket 1. The second surface 330 includes a rounded curved surface and / or an inclined surface 310, the rounded curved surface and / or inclined surface 310 may be connected to the first surface 320, for example, the rounded curved surface and / or inclined surface 310 may be in contact with the first surface 320 and may extend continuously with the first surface 320. For example, the rounded curved surface and / or inclined surface 310 and the first surface 320 share a common edge.

[0036] For example, if the assembly element axis Y2 is approximately coaxial with the rotation axis Y1, when the lever 2 is assembled to the bracket 1 by the rotation of the assembly element 3 around the rotation axis Y1 relative to the bracket 1, at least one projection 31 slides on the ramp 60. For example, the rotation in the second direction of the rotation axis Y1 is translated along the rotation axis Y1, and at least one projection 31 reaches the upper end of the ramp 60. Furthermore, it moves beyond the upper end, and as a result, at least one projection 31 is no longer held by the lamp, and in particular, it no longer comes into contact with the lamp 60. Then, at least one projection 31 retracts, for example, in the translational direction, along the first direction of the rotation axis Y1, until it is blocked by the second side surface 1b and / or sandwiched between the two stoppers 50.

[0037] At least one projection 31 is flexible, and is flexible enough to reach a position where it is sandwiched between two stoppers 50. For example, at least one projection 31 is a projection of the bracket 1 for attaching the lever 2 to the bracket 1. As shown in Figure 5, when the lever 2 is not attached to the bracket 1, at least one projection 31 exhibits its initial shape. For example, when at least one projection 31 slides over the lamp 60 of the bracket 1 in order to attach the lever 2 to the bracket 1, at least one projection 31 bends and deforms, losing its initial shape. For example, when at least one projection 31 is sandwiched between two stoppers 50, at least one projection 31 exhibits its initial shape. For example, when the projection 31 no longer comes into contact with the lamp 60 of the bracket 1, the projection 31 returns to its original shape. This allows the projection 31 to be fixed between the two stoppers 50 after the transmission element 5 has rotated. This is because when the projection 31 returns to its original shape, further rotation of the transmission element 5 becomes impossible. This fixation prevents the lever 2 and assembly part 30 from separating from the bracket 1 while the projection 31 is fixed between the two stoppers 50.

[0038] For example, the second surface 330 of at least one projection 31 includes a rounded curved surface and / or an inclined surface 310 and, for example, a flat surface 331. For example, the rounded curved surface and / or inclined surface 310 may extend continuously with and contact, for example, the flat surface 331.

[0039] The first surface 320 may be a plane. For example, the plane 331 is parallel to the first surface 320 of at least one projection 31. For example, the first surface 320 of at least one projection is flat, and the second surface 330 of at least one projection 31 includes a flat surface 331 and a partially rounded curved surface and / or inclined surface 310.

[0040] When the lever 2 is assembled to the bracket 1, the rounded curved surface and / or inclined surface 310 of at least one projection 31 contacts the second side surface 1b of the bracket 1. This prevents the assembly part 30 from moving toward the first side surface 1a of the bracket 1, and allows the lever 2 to be kept assembled to the bracket 1 solely by the structure of the assembly element 3 and the bracket 1, without requiring additional fasteners or adhesives.

[0041] At least one projection 31 may comprise a radial portion 340 and a contact portion 350. The contact portion 350 and the radial portion 340 may form at least one projection. The contact portion 350 and the radial portion 340 may be fixed to each other and / or integrally molded.

[0042] The radial portion 340 may extend radially from the main body 10, for example, from the assembly element axis Y2. When the lever 2 is assembled to the bracket 1, for example, when it is assembled parallel to the assembly element axis Y2, the contact portion 350 extends from the radial portion 340 toward, for example, the head 20 of the assembly element 3, toward, for example, the bracket 1, toward, for example, the first side surface 1a and / or second side surface 1b of the bracket 1. The contact portion 350 and the radial portion 340 extend in directions perpendicular to each other.

[0043] When the lever 2 is assembled to the bracket 1, at least one projection 31's contact portion 350 contacts the second side surface 1b of the bracket 1. This contact portion 350 has a rounded curved surface and / or an inclined surface 310. The contact portion 350 and the main body 10 may be separated by a gap 360.

[0044] The contact portion 350 comprises a part of the first surface 320 of at least one projection 31, a part of the second surface 330 of at least one projection 31, and a rounded curved surface and / or inclined surface 310. The radial portion 340 may constitute a part of the first surface 320 of at least one projection 31, and a part of the second surface 330 of at least one projection 31. For example, at least one projection 31 is hook-shaped. Main unit

[0045] As shown in Figure 2, the main body 10 extends between the head end 10a and the assembly end 10b. For example, the assembly part 30 of the assembly element 3 is located at the assembly end 10b, and the head 20 of the assembly element 3 is located at the head end 10a.

[0046] When assembling the lever 2 to the bracket 1, the main body 10 of the assembly element 3 may penetrate the bracket 1. For example, the assembly end 10b protrudes from the second side surface 1b of the bracket 1. For example, the head end 10a protrudes from the first side surface 1a of the bracket 1. Once the lever 2 is assembled to the bracket 1, the main body 10 can pass through the opening 70 of the bracket 1.

[0047] The main body 10 may be configured to rotate within the opening 70 of the bracket 1 when the assembly element 3 rotates around the assembly element axis Y2 relative to the bracket 1. For example, the cross-sectional area of ​​the main body 10 in a plane perpendicular to the assembly element axis Y2 increases from the assembly end 10b toward the head end 10a. The main body 10 may also have an elongated shape. head

[0048] When the lever 2 is assembled to the bracket 1, for example, when the door handle 90 is attached to the vehicle, the head 20 can restrict the movement of the assembly element 3 in a second direction, for example, along the rotation axis Y1, relative to the bracket 1, by contact between the lower surface 210 of the head 20 (for example, the peripheral lower surface described later) and the lever 2 (for example, the base 200 of the lever 2). This prevents the assembly element 3 from moving towards the interior of the vehicle, for example, when the door handle 90 is installed on the vehicle, by maintaining the lever 2 assembled on the bracket 1.

[0049] The head 20 may include a peripheral portion 21. This peripheral portion 21 may be configured such that, when the lever 2 is assembled to the bracket 1, the lever 2 is at least partially positioned between the peripheral portion 21 and the bracket 1, for example, along the direction of the rotation axis Y1.

[0050] This peripheral portion 21 has, for example, a lower surface 210, for example, a peripheral lower surface 210, and this peripheral lower surface 210 is configured such that when the lever 2 is assembled to the bracket 1, the lever 2 is at least partially positioned between the peripheral lower surface 210 and the bracket 1 in the direction of the rotation axis Y1. As a result, for example, if the door handle 90 is attached to the vehicle, the structure of the assembly element 3 and the bracket 1 alone prevents the assembly part 30 from moving inward relative to the bracket 1, for example in the second direction of the rotation axis Y1, without requiring additional fasteners or adhesives, and the lever 2 can remain assembled to the bracket 1. The lower surface 210 around the head may be annular.

[0051] For example, the cross-section of the peripheral portion 21 perpendicular to the assembly element axis Y2 is larger than the cross-section of the main body 10 of the assembly element 3 perpendicular to the assembly element axis Y2.

[0052] The head 20 has a recess 22 separated by the bottom wall 221 and side wall 222 of the head 20, the recess 22 extending from the bottom wall 221 and located away from the main body 10 and / or assembly part 30. For example, the recess 22 opens through the upper surface 211 of the head 20 (see Figure 7a). This upper surface 211 faces away from the main body 10 and / or assembly part 30 (see Figure 6). For example, the bottom wall 221 and the side wall 222 of the head 20 are connected.

[0053] The bottom wall 221 may be connected to the main body 10 of the assembly element 3, more specifically to the head 20 at the end of the main body 10. For example, the bottom wall 221 is connected to the main body 10 such that the head 20 and the main body 10 are fixed to each other and become, for example, a single unit. For example, when the lever 2 is assembled to the bracket 1, the recess 22 of the head 20 is configured to penetrate, for example, the shaft portion 72 of the bracket 1, such that the bottom wall 221 and the side wall 222 penetrate the bracket 1 at least partially.

[0054] The head 20 may be shaped to receive a tool. For example, the head 20 may have a shape complementary to the tool. The tool may be operated manually. For example, when assembling the lever 2 on the bracket 1 to the assembly element 3, the tool is received by the head 20, and the rotation of the tool is transmitted to the assembly element 3, causing the assembly element 3 to rotate. For example, the tool is received by a recess 22. The tool may be removable from the body 10. Alternatively, the tool may be fixed to the body 10. The tool may be a standard tool, such as a standard screwdriver.

[0055] The peripheral portion 21 of the head 20 may extend radially and / or perpendicularly with respect to the assembly element axis Y2 from the side wall 222. The peripheral portion 21 may have an upper surface 211. For example, the upper surface 211 may face away from the main body 10 and / or the assembly part 30. The upper surface 211 may be connected to the side wall 222, or it may surround the side wall 222, for example.

[0056] For example, the upper surface 211 of the peripheral portion 21 has a circular shape, and the lower surface 210 of the peripheral portion 21 also has a circular shape. For example, the upper surface 211 and the lower surface 210 are parallel. For example, when the lever 2 is assembled to the bracket 1, the base 200 of the lever 2 and the lower surface 210 around the head 20 of the assembly element 3 come into contact.

[0057] When lever 2 is assembled to bracket 1, lever 2 comes into contact with the peripheral lower surface 210 of the peripheral portion 21 of head 20 and is blocked, so lever 2 cannot move away from bracket 1.

[0058] The bottom wall 221 of the head 20 may have at least one bottom opening 220. For example, the bottom wall 221 may have three bottom openings 220. Skirt part

[0059] The assembly element 3 is configured such that when the lever 2 is assembled to the bracket 1, its skirt portion 40 is positioned in a direction perpendicular to the axis of rotation Y1, for example, between the base portion 200 of the lever 2 and the shaft portion 72 of the bracket 1, or at least partially between the bracket 1 and the lever 2. This allows the lever 2 to rotate about the axis of rotation Y1 relative to the skirt portion 40 of the assembly element 3.

[0060] The skirt portion 40 extends, for example, from the lower surface 210 around the peripheral portion 21 of the head 20, in a direction parallel to the main body 10, for example, in a direction defined by the rotation axis Y2, for example, in the second direction of the rotation axis Y2. For example, when the lever 2 is assembled to the bracket 1, the skirt portion 40 of the assembly element 3 extends toward the bracket 1, for example, around the shaft portion 72 of the bracket 1, and into the interior of the base portion 200 of the lever 2. For example, the skirt portion 40 is hollow.

[0061] The skirt portion 40 surrounds at least a part of the main body 10 of the assembly element 3, but does not surround, for example, the assembly part 30. For example, when the lever 2 is assembled to the bracket 1, the skirt portion 40 of the assembly element 3 surrounds at least a portion of the shaft portion 72 of the bracket 1. For example, the skirt portion 40 extends in the same direction as the shaft portion 72 of the bracket 1, and the shaft portion 72 and the skirt portion 40 extend in opposite directions, for example, and the skirt portion 40 contacts the shaft portion 72 of the bracket 1. When the lever 2 is assembled to the bracket 1, the skirt portion 40 of the assembly element 3 surrounds at least a portion of the base 200 of the lever 2. For example, the skirt portion 40 comes into contact with the base 200 of the lever 2.

[0062] For example, the skirt portion 40 is provided with a peripheral wall 41 (see Figure 8). This peripheral wall 41 has an outer surface 41a and an inner surface 41b. The outer surface 41a faces away from the main body 10 of the assembly element 3. The inner surface 41b faces the main body 10 of the assembly element 3.

[0063] The peripheral wall 41 is configured such that when the lever 2 is assembled to the bracket 1, the outer surface 41a of the peripheral wall 41 faces the lever 2, and the inner surface 41b of the skirt portion 40 faces the bracket 1, for example, the shaft portion 72 of the bracket. Alternatively, the outer surface 41a of the skirt portion 40 is in contact with the lever 2, and the inner surface 41b of the skirt portion 40 is in contact with the bracket 1. For example, the outer surface 41a of the skirt portion 40 may be in contact with the base portion 200 of the lever 2, and the inner surface 41b may be in contact with the shaft portion 72 of the bracket 1.

[0064] The outer surface 41a of the skirt portion 40 is configured to allow the lever 2 to rotate relative to the bracket 1 without the need to apply grease between the lever 2 and the skirt portion 40 when the lever 2 is assembled to the bracket 1. For example, the outer surface 41a of the skirt portion 40, for example the skirt portion 40, for example the assembly element 3, is made of a material configured to reduce the coefficient of friction. For example, the outer surface 41a, for example the skirt portion 40, for example the assembly element 3, includes or is composed of plastic such as polyoxymethylene (POM). For example, the outer surface 41a of the skirt portion 40 is treated to reduce the coefficient of friction. For example, the outer surface 41a, the skirt portion 40, and the assembly element 3 contain or are made of a metallic material such as metal. The process of reducing the coefficient of friction of the outer surface 41a helps to smooth the rotation of the skirt portion 40 of the lever 2, for example, making the rotation of the lever 2 smoother. The bracket 1 and / or lever 2, described later, may be made of plastic and / or glass fiber. For example, they may be made of plastic and glass fiber. In this way, by reducing friction on the outer surface 41a, wear of the bracket and / or lever can be suppressed, which is particularly effective when they are made of materials that are prone to friction.

[0065] For example, when the lever 2 is attached to the bracket 1, the outer surface 41a of the skirt portion 40 may be in contact with the inner surface 200b of the base portion 200 of the lever 2. For example, when the lever 2 is attached to the bracket 1 and the lever 2 is rotating relative to the bracket 1, the inner surface 200b of the base 200 may be moving relative to the outer surface 41a of the skirt portion 40 and in contact with the outer surface 41a of the skirt portion 40.

[0066] The inner surface 200b of the base 200 is treated, for example, to reduce the coefficient of friction. The treatment to reduce the friction coefficient of the inner surface 200b helps, for example, the rotation of the lever 2 around the skirt portion 40, makes the rotation of the lever 2 smoother, and reduces friction between the lever 2 and the skirt portion 40 without the need to apply grease between them, or with only a small amount of grease. For example, the skirt portion 40 is tubular in shape. bracket

[0067] The bracket 1 of the vehicle's door handle 90 will be described with reference to Figures 9a to 11b. Bracket 1 is configured to be assembled to at least one lever 2 by assembly element 3. This bracket 1 has at least one opening, for example, opening 70, and is configured so that when bracket 1 is assembled to lever 2, the body 10 of assembly element 3 is inserted through the opening 70 of bracket 1.

[0068] For example, as shown in Figures 9a and 9b, the bracket 1 has two openings 70, and the bracket 1 is configured such that two levers 2 are assembled by two assembly elements 3. For example, each lever of the two levers 2 is assembled into one of the two openings 70 by one of the two assembly elements 3.

[0069] The bracket comprises one main wall 75. This main wall 75 has a first side surface 1a and a second side surface 1b. The opening 70 penetrates this main wall 75. Bracket 1 includes, for example, a shaft portion 72 extending in the direction of the rotation axis Y1 to each of one or more openings of the opening 70. The shaft portion 72 is hollow and extends around the body 10 and / or head 20 of the assembly element 3 when the lever 2 is assembled to bracket 1.

[0070] The shaft portion 72 extends at least partially from the main wall 75, for example, from the first side surface 1a of the bracket 1. For example, the shaft portion 72 includes a shaft wall 721 that extends from the main wall 75, for example, from the first side surface 1a of the bracket 1.

[0071] The shaft portion 72 may include a first protruding portion corresponding to a portion separated by, for example, the shaft wall 721. The shaft portion 72 may also include a second internal portion extending into the main wall 75. The first protruding portion and the second internal portion may be defined along the rotation axis Y1. The shaft portion 72 has an outer surface 72a and an inner surface 72b. When the bracket 1 is assembled to the lever 2, the outer surface 72a of the shaft portion 72 may face away from the main body 10 of the assembly element 3, or the inner surface 72b of the shaft portion 72 may face the main body 10 of the assembly element 3. The outer surface 72a is, for example, the outer surface of the shaft wall 721. The shaft portion 72 of the bracket 1 is configured to support an assembly element, such as the skirt portion 40 of the assembly element 3.

[0072] Bracket 1 may have at least two stoppers, or for example, multiple stoppers. These multiple stoppers, for example, correspond to either one of the two stoppers 50 and are configured to clamp at least one projection 31 of the assembly element 3. For example, as shown in Figure 10, the multiple stoppers of the bracket 1 have pairs of stoppers 50, such as the two stoppers 50 described above, and are composed of six stoppers 50 organized into, for example, three sets of stoppers. At least two stoppers 50 are positioned on the second side surface 1b of the bracket 1, for example, around the opening 70 of the bracket 1, for example, so as to be in contact with the opening 70. Each of the at least two stoppers 50 forms a projection on the main wall 75 of the bracket 1.

[0073] At least two stoppers 50 include a first stopper 51 and a second stopper 52. The first stopper 51 may include a ramp 60. The first stopper 51 may also include a side wall 512. The side wall 512 of the first stopper 51 extends from the main wall 75, for example from the second side surface 1b of the bracket 1, for example in the direction of the rotation axis Y1. The side wall 512 of the first stopper 51 connects the main wall 75 and the ramp 60 of the second stopper 52. The ramp 60 is curved and / or inclined, for example, being rounded and / or inclined. The side wall 512 of the first stopper 51 is provided with a first stopper surface 510.

[0074] The second stopper 52 comprises an upper wall 521 and a side wall 522. The side wall 522 of the second stopper 52 extends from the main wall 75, for example from the second side surface 1b of the bracket 1, for example in the direction of the rotation axis Y1. The side wall 522 of the second stopper 52 connects the main wall 75 and the upper wall 521 of the second stopper 52. The upper wall 521 of the second stopper 52 may be parallel to the main wall 75. The side wall 522 of the second stopper 52 may have a second stopper surface 520.

[0075] For example, if at least one projection 31 is sandwiched between two stoppers 50, at least one projection 31 is blocked by the first stopper surface 31a of the at least one projection 31 contacting the side wall 512 of the first stopper 51, for example, by contacting the first stopper surface 510. Furthermore, the second stopper surface 31b of at least one projection 31 is blocked by contacting the side wall 522 of the second stopper 52, for example, the second stopper surface 520. When at least one projection 31 is sandwiched between two stoppers 50, at least one projection 31 is blocked by the second surface 330 of at least one projection 31 contacting the side wall 522 (e.g., the second stopper surface 520) of the second stopper 52. When at least one projection 31 is sandwiched between two stoppers 50, the at least one projection 31 is blocked by the first surface 320 of the at least one projection 31 contacting the side wall 512 of the first stopper 51, for example, the first stopper surface 510.

[0076] The first stopper 51 and the second stopper 52 are spaced apart, forming a space 53. For example, this space 53 is formed by the side wall 512 of the first stopper 51, the side wall 522 of the second stopper 52, and the main wall 75. For example, when at least one projection 31 is sandwiched between the two stoppers 50, this at least one projection 31 is located within the space 53.

[0077] The side wall 522 of the second stopper 52 extends further axially from the main wall 75 than the side wall 512 of the first stopper 51. This allows at least one projection 31 to be blocked when at least one projection 31 is sandwiched between the two stoppers 50, by the plane 331 of at least one projection 31 contacting the side wall 512 of the first stopper 51.

[0078] Bracket 1, for example, shaft portion 72, for example, each shaft portion 72 comprises at least one slide 71, for example, one or more slides 71. The slide 71 may extend into the opening 70. At least one slide 71 is located, for example, on the inner surface 72b of the shaft portion 72, for example, extending inward from the shaft portion 72, for example, extending from the first side surface 1a in a direction parallel to the axis of rotation Y1. At least one slide 71 may be configured to guide the assembly part 30 through the bracket 1, for example, through a projection 31 or a plurality of projections 31, when the assembly element 3 is inserted into the shaft portion 72. For example, for each projection 31 of the assembly element 3, the bracket 1 (e.g., the shaft portion 72) has a corresponding slide 71 configured to guide the projection 31 or a plurality of projections 31 of the assembly element 3 when the assembly element 3 is inserted into the shaft portion 72. For example, the bracket 1 (e.g., the shaft portion 72) is equipped with three slides 71 corresponding to the three protrusions 31 of the assembly element 3, and is configured to guide the three protrusions 31 of the assembly element 3 when the assembly element 3 is inserted into the shaft portion 72.

[0079] Each slide 71, for example, has a pair of slide walls 73. These slide walls 73 extend from the inner surface 72b, for example, the axial wall 721, to, for example, the tip, for example, the rounded tip. The corresponding pair of sliding walls 73 may be parallel. These sliding walls 73 may also extend from the main wall 75; for example, the shaft portion 72 may extend from the main wall at a higher position than the walls 73. The sliding wall 73 may be connected to one of another pair of sliding walls 73 by a connecting portion 751. The connecting portion may be, for example, part of the main wall 75 and may extend continuously with an adjacent area of ​​the main wall 75.

[0080] Each slide 71, for example, may have a recess 722. This recess may extend into the shaft wall 721 and / or the bracket main wall 75. A corresponding pair of slide walls 73 may extend to both sides of the recess 722.

[0081] As shown in Figure 11a, the opening 70 may be star-shaped. For example, the opening 70 may have a central, for example, circular opening 70a from which at least one arm opening 70b extends, for example, radially with respect to the axis of rotation Y1, forming a corresponding slide 71. For example, the opening 70 may have three arm openings 70b extending from the central opening 70a, which correspond to three slides 71.

[0082] The central opening 70a is configured to allow the main body 10 of the assembly element 3 to be inserted into the bracket 1, for example, through the main wall 75. For example, at least one arm opening 70b is configured to allow at least one projection 31 of the assembly element 3 to be inserted into the bracket 1, for example, through the main wall 75. For example, as shown in Figures 11a and 11b, the shaft portion 72 may comprise three slides 71, each separated by two slide walls 73. assembly

[0083] For example, in the assembly 100 for a door handle, the assembly element 3 and the bracket 1 are configured such that the assembly part 30 and the head 20 restrict the movement of the assembly element 3, such as the lever 2, in any direction relative to the bracket 1. For example, in assembly 100, the lever can only rotate around the rotation axis Y1 and cannot move in any direction relative to bracket 1. For example, in an assembly 100 for a door handle, the assembly element 3 and the bracket 1 may be configured such that the assembly part 30 restricts the rotation of the assembly element 3 relative to the bracket 1.

[0084] For example, in the assembly 100 for a door handle, the assembly element 3 and the lever 2 may be configured to allow and guide the rotation of the lever 2 relative to the bracket 1, for example, around the assembly element 3, and the rotation of the lever 2 around the rotation axis Y1.

[0085] For example, in the assembly 100 for a door handle, the assembly element 3 is supported on a bracket 1, for example, on the shaft portion 72 of the bracket 1. For example, the assembly element 3 is supported by the bracket 1 through contact between the shaft portion 72 of the bracket 1 and the skirt portion 40 of the assembly element 3.

[0086] For example, in the assembly 100 for a door handle, the lever 2 is mounted so as to surround the skirt portion 40 of the assembly element 3. For example, the lever 2 is supported on a bracket 1, and is supported on a shaft portion 72 of the bracket 1. For example, in the assembly 100 for a door handle, the head 20 of the assembly is partially inserted into the shaft portion 72, and in particular, the bottom wall 221 and side wall 222 of the head 20 are partially inserted into the shaft portion 72.

[0087] For example, in the assembly 100 for a door handle, the main body 10 of the assembly element 3 passes through the opening of the protrusion on the second side surface 1b of the bracket 1. For example, in the door handle assembly 100, at least one projection 31 of the assembly part 30 is sandwiched between the two stoppers 50 of the bracket 1. Door handle

[0088] Next, the vehicle's door handle will be described. The door handle 90 may include, for example, a door handle assembly 100 in which a lever 2 is assembled to a bracket 1 by an assembly element 3. Vehicle doors and vehicles

[0089] Next, the vehicle door will be described. The vehicle door is equipped with a door handle 90. The vehicle door is equipped with a vehicle door panel. The handle 90 may be attached to another part of the vehicle door, for example, the vehicle door panel. The vehicle door is, for example, a front door, a side door, or a rear door. Next, the vehicle will be described. The vehicle is equipped with one or more vehicle doors. Assembly Instructions

[0090] Referring to Figure 13, an embodiment of how to assemble the lever 2 to the bracket 1 of the door handle 90 is shown. This assembly method includes one or more of the following steps: A method for assembling the lever 2 to the bracket 1 of the door handle 90 includes a first step 910 of positioning the lever 2 on the bracket 1. In this first step 910, the lever 2 is positioned on the first side surface 1a of the bracket 1. For example, the lever 2 is positioned so as to surround the shaft portion 72 of the bracket 1, for example, so as to surround the base portion 200 surrounding the shaft portion 72.

[0091] This lever 2 is positioned on the bracket 1 by a tool and / or by manual operation, for example, by a worker. At the end of the first step 910, the lever 2 surrounds the shaft portion 72 of the bracket and is in a state where it can rotate and translate in all directions relative to the bracket 1.

[0092] This assembly method includes, for example, a second step 920 following the first step 910, in which the assembly element 3 is inserted at least partially into the bracket 1. Methods such as moving the assembly element can be carried out using tools and / or manually by, for example, an operator.

[0093] This assembly method includes a first substep 922 of the second step 920. In this substep 922, the assembly part 30 is inserted into the shaft portion 72 of the bracket 1. In the first substep 922 of the second step 920, at least one projection 31 of the assembly part 30 is guided, for example, by one or more slides 71 of the bracket described above until it reaches the second side surface 1b of the bracket 1.

[0094] This assembly method includes, for example, a second substep 924 following the first substep 922 of the second step 920. In this substep 924, the assembly part 30 passes through the opening 70 from, for example, the first side surface 1a of the bracket 1 and reaches, for example, the second side surface 1b. For example, in the second substep 924 of the second step 920, the assembly part 30 passes through the opening 70 of the bracket 1 and the assembly part 30 protrudes from the second side surface 1b of the bracket 1.

[0095] In step 920, the head 20 of assembly element 3 approaches the lever 2 until it contacts the lever 2, for example, until it contacts the base 200 of the lever 2. For example, in the second step 920, the skirt portion 40 of the assembly element 3 approaches the bracket 1 until it is at least partially inserted in a direction perpendicular to the rotation axis Y1, for example, between the base portion 200 of the lever 2 and the shaft portion 72 of the bracket 1.

[0096] For example, in the second step 920, the assembly element 3 is pushed toward the bracket 1 from, for example, the first side surface 1a of the bracket 1 and inserted through the bracket 1.

[0097] At the end of the second step 920, the assembly part 30 may have completely extended beyond the second side surface 1b of the bracket 1, for example, at least one projection 31 may have completely extended beyond the second side surface 1b of the bracket 1, for example, it may be resting on the second side surface 1b of the bracket 1. At the end of the second step 920, the head 20 may be in contact with the lever 2, for example, the peripheral lower surface 210 may be in contact with the lever 2, for example, the base 200 of the lever. At the end of the second step 920, the body 10 may be positioned so as to penetrate the bracket 1 at least partially. At the end of the second step 920, the skirt portion 40 may be positioned at least partially between the bracket 1 and the lever 2, for example, between the base 200 of the lever 2 and the shaft portion 72 of the bracket 1. This allows the lever 2 to rotate about the rotation axis Y1 relative to the skirt portion 40. To ensure that lever 2 rotates relative to the bracket, it is not necessary to add grease to lever 2, bracket 1, or assembly element 3.

[0098] A method for assembling the lever 2 to the bracket 1 of the door handle 90 includes, for example, a third step 930 following a second step 920. In this third step 930, for example, the assembly element 3 is rotated while attached to the bracket 1. In the third step 930, the assembly element 3 is rotated around the rotation axis Y1, for example, around the rotation axis Y2 of the assembly element. This assembly element 3 can be rotated using a tool or, for example, manually by an operator.

[0099] The assembly method includes a first substep 932 of the third step 930, in which the assembly element 3 is rotated so that at least one projection 31 of the assembly part 30 slides on the ramp 60 until at least one projection 31 reaches the upper end of the ramp 60 of the bracket 1 and goes beyond the upper end, until at least one projection 31 is no longer held by the ramp and in particular no longer in contact with the ramp 60. In the first substep 932 of the third step 930, at least one projection 31 of the assembly part 30 is deformed from its initial shape to a distorted shape, for example, by bending.

[0100] The assembly method includes, for example, a second substep 934 of the third step 930, following a first substep 932 of the third step 930. In this second substep 934, at least the projection 31 of the assembly part 30 moves translationally along, for example, a first direction of axis Y1 and retracts until it is blocked by the second side surface 1b of the bracket 1 and / or is sandwiched between the two stoppers 50 of the bracket 1. During the second substep 934 of the third step 930, at least the projection 31 returns to its initial shape, for example, from a distorted shape.

[0101] At the end of the third step 930, for example at the end of the second substep 934 of the third step 930, at least one projection 31 is sandwiched between two stoppers 50 of the bracket 1 located, for example, in the space 53. At the end of the third step 930, for example at the end of the second substep 934 of the third step 930, the lever 2 is assembled to the bracket 1, and for example, the lever 2 is held between the head 20 of the assembly element 3 and the bracket 1.

[0102] This method of assembling the lever 2 to the bracket 1 of the door handle 90 allows the lever 2 to be assembled to the bracket 1 using a single fastener, such as the assembly element 3. This reduces the number of assembly steps.

[0103] This method of assembling the lever 2 to the bracket 1 of the door handle 90 eliminates the need to rotate the lever 2 when assembling it to the bracket 1; only the assembly element 3 needs to be rotated. Therefore, there are virtually no structural constraints on the bracket 1 to prevent the lever 2 from colliding with the bracket 1 during the rotation of the lever 2, and it can be easily assembled even in a limited space.

[0104] This method of assembling the lever 2 to the bracket 1 of the door handle 90 according to the present invention allows the lever 2 to be assembled to the bracket 1 by accessing only one side of the bracket 1, for example, the first side 1a of the bracket 1. This eliminates the need to access both sides of the bracket 1 when assembling the lever 2 to the bracket 1. For example, assembly becomes easier and time is saved. This method of assembling the lever 2 to the bracket 1 of the door handle 90 eliminates the need to add grease between the bracket 1 and the lever 2, reducing one assembly step and potentially lowering assembly costs. [Explanation of symbols]

[0105] 1 Bracket 1a First side of the bracket 1b Second side of the bracket 2 Lever 3 Assembly elements 3a First end of assembly element 3b Second end of assembly element 10. Main body of the assembly element 20 heads 21 Periphery of the head 22 Head recess 200 Lever base 200b Inner surface of the base 210 Lower surface around the edge 211 Top of the head 221 Head bottom wall 222 Head side wall 30 Assembly Parts 31 Protrusion 310 Inclined surface of the projection 40 Skirt part 41 Perimeter wall of the skirt section 50 Stoppers 60 Bracket Inclined Surface 70 Bracket opening 71 Bracket Slide 72. Shaft portion of the bracket 90. Vehicle door handles 100 Door handle assembly Y1 Rotation axis

Claims

1. An assembly element (3) is configured such that the lever (2) can be assembled to the bracket (1) of the vehicle's door handle (90) so as to rotate around a pivot axis (Y1) relative to the bracket (1), The assembly element (3) comprises a head (20), a body (10), and an assembly part (30). The head (20) is located at the first end (3a) of the assembly element, the body (10) connects the head (20) and the assembly part (30), and the body (10) is configured to be inserted through the bracket (1). The assembly part (30) is located at the second end (3b) of the assembly element (3) opposite to the first end (3a), The assembly part (30) is characterized by having a shape configured to hold the lever (2) in the direction of the rotation axis (Y1) between the bracket (1) and the head (20) when the lever (2) is assembled to the bracket (1).

2. The assembly element according to claim 1, wherein the assembly part (30) is configured to be inserted through the bracket (1) from the first side surface (1a) of the bracket (1), and when the lever (2) is assembled to the bracket (1), the lever (2) is positioned on the first side surface (1a) of the bracket (1).

3. The assembly element according to claim 1, wherein the assembly part (30) is provided with at least one projection (31) configured to be sandwiched between two stoppers (50) of the bracket (1) when the lever (2) is assembled to the bracket (1), thereby restricting the rotation of the assembly element (3) relative to the bracket (1).

4. The assembly element (3) is configured to rotate around the rotation axis (Y1) relative to the bracket (1), and has the function of assembling the lever (2) to the bracket (1) after the main body (10) has been inserted into the bracket (1), as described in claim 1.

5. The at least one projection (31) has a rounded curved surface and / or an inclined surface (310), The assembly element according to claim 3, characterized in that when the bracket (1) rotates about the rotation axis (Y1), the rounded curved surface and / or the inclined surface (310) are configured to slide on the ramp (60) of the bracket (1).

6. The head (20) has a peripheral portion (21), The assembly element according to claim 5, characterized in that the peripheral portion is configured such that when the lever (2) is assembled to the bracket (1), the lever (2) is at least partially positioned between the peripheral portion (21) and the bracket (1) in the direction of the rotation axis (Y1).

7. The assembly element according to claim 6, wherein the head (20) has a recess (22) separated by the bottom wall (221) and side wall (222) of the head (20), and the recess (22) extends from the bottom wall (221) toward the opposite side from the main body (10) and / or the assembly part (30).

8. The assembly element (3) comprises a skirt portion (40), and the assembly element (3) is configured such that when the lever (2) is assembled to the bracket (1), the skirt portion (40) is at least partially positioned between the bracket (1) and the lever (2) in a direction perpendicular to the rotation axis, and the lever (2) can rotate with respect to the skirt portion (40) about the rotation axis (Y), as described in either claim 1 or 2.

9. The assembly element according to claim 8, characterized in that the skirt portion (40) extends from the head (20) and the skirt portion (40) is configured to surround at least a part of the main body (10).

10. A bracket (1) for a vehicle door handle, wherein the bracket (1) is assembled to at least one lever (2) by the assembly element (3) described in claim 1 or 2, the bracket (1) has an opening (70), and is configured such that when the bracket is assembled to the lever (2), the body of the assembly element (3) is inserted through the opening (70).

11. The bracket for a vehicle door handle according to claim 10, characterized in that the bracket (1) comprises at least two stoppers (50) configured to clamp at least one projection (31) of the assembly element (3).

12. The bracket according to claim 10, characterized in that the bracket (1) comprises one or more slides (71) configured to guide the assembly part (30) through the bracket.

13. An assembly for a door handle (100), comprising the bracket (1) according to claim 10, at least one lever (2), and at least one assembly element (3), wherein the assembly element (3) is configured to assemble the lever (2) to the bracket (1).

14. The assembly for a door handle (100) according to claim 13, characterized in that the assembly element (3) and the bracket (1) are configured such that when the lever (2) is assembled to the bracket (1), the assembly part (30) and the head (20) restrict translation relative to the assembly element (3).

15. A door handle (90) for a vehicle comprising the assembly (100) described in claim 14, wherein the lever (2) is assembled to the bracket (1) by the assembly element (3).

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