Inward-tilting door handle, door and vehicle

The tilt-in door handle mechanism addresses the issue of protruding handles by using a linear drive and link mechanism to retract the handle inward, enhancing durability and space efficiency.

JP7771436B2Active Publication Date: 2025-11-17ZHEJIANG ZEEKR INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD +1
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Application Number
JP2024570453
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2022-09-02
Filing Date
2023-09-01
Publication Date
2025-11-17
Estimated Expiration
2043-09-01

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Technical Problem

Conventional retractable door handles protrude from the door panel, leading to damage from collisions and requiring significant space, which complicates installation.

Method used

A tilt-in door handle mechanism that uses a linear drive and link mechanism to rotate the handle inward, converting linear motion into rotational motion, utilizing an electric actuator and torsion springs for elasticity, reducing the handle's protrusion and minimizing collision damage.

Benefits of technology

The mechanism effectively retracts the handle inside the door, reducing the risk of damage and space requirements while optimizing the handle's structure and lowering maintenance costs.

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Abstract

The present invention provides an inverting door handle, a door and a vehicle, and specifically relates to the field of vehicle component technology. The inverting door handle according to the present invention comprises a handle base provided with a handle mounting groove, a handle mounted in the handle mounting groove and rotatably connected to the handle base, a linear drive disposed on the handle base, and a link mechanism rotatably mounted on the handle base, with a drive input end hinge-connected to the linear drive and a motion output end slidably connected to the handle. When starting, the linear drive drives the link mechanism to rotate the handle blocked in the handle mounting groove to the inside of the handle base, so as to expose the handle mounting groove. When the door handle according to the present invention is opened, it flips to the inside of the door, solving the problem that the handle is likely to pop out and collide with the outside of the vehicle, resulting in damage.
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Technology field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of vehicle component technology, and in particular to tilt-in door handles, doors and vehicles. [Background technology]

[0002] The retractable outer handles currently on the market are designed so that the entire handle operation protrudes from the outer door panel after opening. the law of nature, When the handle operating portion protrudes from the outer door panel, the occupant pulls the operating portion to open the door. This type of retractable handle is prone to damage due to collisions, resulting in high maintenance costs. Additionally, the overall size of the outer handle assembly in the Y direction is large (approximately 65 mm), requiring a large amount of space and making installation difficult. Therefore, there is a need to develop a tilt-in handle to address the above issues. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0003] In view of the above-mentioned technical drawbacks of the conventional art, the present invention provides an inward-tilting door handle, a door, and a vehicle to solve the problem that the handle operating portion protrudes from the door outer panel, causing the handle portion to be damaged by collision. [Means for solving the problem]

[0004] In order to achieve the above and other objects, the present invention provides a tilt-in door handle, the door handle including a handle base having a handle mounting groove, a handle mounted in the handle mounting groove and rotatably connected to the handle base, a linear drive disposed on the handle base, and a drive input terminal of a linear drive mounted rotatably on the handle base. Linear movement drive endand a link mechanism hingedly connected to the handle and having an operating output end slidably connected to the handle base, and when the linear drive is started, the linear drive drives the link mechanism to rotate the handle, which is blocked in the handle mounting groove, toward the inside of the handle base, thereby exposing the handle mounting groove.

[0005] In one embodiment of the present invention, the linear drive includes an electric actuator and a push rod, the push rod is connected to an output end of the electric actuator, and the electric actuator causes the push rod to move back and forth in a linear fashion.

[0006] In one example of the present invention, the handle base is provided with a first accommodating cavity and a slideway, the electric actuator is mounted in the first accommodating cavity, the slideway is provided on one side of the output end of the electric actuator, and the push rod moves linearly back and forth along the slideway.

[0007] In one embodiment of the present invention, the link mechanism comprises a first link and a second link, the first link and the second link being fixedly connected to form a V-shaped pivot arm, an intersection of the first link and the second link being rotatably attached to the handle base, one end of the first link remote from the intersection being slidably connected to the handle, and one end of the second link remote from the intersection being hingedly connected to the push rod.

[0008] In one example of the present invention, a first bush and a second bush protruding toward the handle base are arranged at the intersection of the first link and the second link, the first bush is arranged on the outer periphery of the second bush, a third bush is correspondingly arranged on the handle base, and the third bush is inserted into the second bush and fixed by a first rotating shaft.

[0009] In one example of the present invention, a first torsion spring fitted into the second bush is disposed at the connection point between the link mechanism and the handle base, and both ends of the first torsion spring are fixed to the first bush and the handle base, respectively.

[0010] In one example of the present invention, an engagement groove is provided at the connection position between the first link and the handle, and a first connection seat that cooperates with the engagement groove is provided on the handle, and the handle and the first link are slidably connected by the first connection seat in cooperation with the engagement groove.

[0011] In one example of the present invention, a handle mounting seat is provided below the handle base corresponding to the handle mounting groove, and a second connecting seat is provided at each end of the handle, and the handle mounting seat is rotatably connected to the second connecting seat by a second rotating shaft.

[0012] In one example of the present invention, a second torsion spring is disposed on the second rotating shaft and fitted onto the second rotating shaft, and two torsion output ends of the second torsion spring are connected to the second connecting seats, respectively.

[0013] In one example of the present invention, the tilt-in door handle further includes an unlocking switch disposed above the handle mounting groove and electrically connected to a control module.

[0014] In one example of the present invention, a sealing means is provided between the handle and the handle mounting groove, the sealing means being provided in the circumferential direction along the outer periphery of the handle mounting groove.

[0015] In one example of the present invention, the tilt-in door handle further includes a handle back cover attached to the handle base.

[0016] In another aspect, the present invention provides a door comprising a door skin and a tilt-in door handle according to the present invention, the tilt-in door handle being attached to the door skin.

[0017] The present invention further provides a vehicle equipped with the door according to the present invention and the inward-tilting door handle according to the present invention. [Effects of the Invention]

[0018] The inward-tilting door handle of the present invention uses a link mechanism to convert the linear motion of a linear drive into rotational motion, allowing the handle to be flipped inside the door and retracted inward, solving the problem of the handle being ejected outside the vehicle and easily damaged by collisions, while also reducing the Y-direction placement space of the entire handle, optimizing the door handle structure and reducing costs.

[0019] The link mechanism in this invention adopts a V-shaped swivel arm structure, which can realize a rotatable connection with the handle base, and can also be hingedly connected to the handle and linear drive. The linear movement of the push rod of the linear drive rotates the swivel arm around the rotation axis. Since the swivel arm is connected to the handle, when the swivel arm rotates, it rotates the handle into the handle mounting groove, thereby realizing the force transmission of the linear drive. Torsion springs are placed both in the link mechanism and at the connection point between the handle and the handle base, so that the link mechanism and the handle always maintain elasticity and tend to return to their initial positions. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0020] In order to more clearly describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the following will briefly describe the drawings that need to be used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Of course, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention, and those skilled in the art can devise other drawings based on these drawings without any creative efforts. [Figure 1] 1 is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of a tilt-in door handle according to the present invention; [Figure 2] 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the inward-tilting door handle according to the present invention after the handle is flipped over; FIG. [Figure 3] 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a handle base in one embodiment of a tilt-in door handle according to the present invention; [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is an enlarged structural schematic diagram of region A in FIG. 3. [Figure 5] 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a link mechanism in one embodiment of a tilt-in door handle according to the present invention; [Figure 6] 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating cooperation between a handle and a link mechanism in an embodiment of a tilt-in door handle according to the present invention. FIG. [Figure 7] 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a handle in one embodiment of a tilt-in door handle according to the present invention; [Figure 8] 1 is a schematic view of the external structure of the inward-tilting door handle according to the present invention when closed; FIG. [Figure 9] 1 is a schematic view of the external structure of an inward-tilting door handle according to the present invention when opened; [Figure 10] 1 is a schematic diagram of the process from closing to opening of the inward-tilting door handle according to the present invention. [Figure 11] 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating the principle of opening and unlocking the inward-tilting door handle according to the present invention; [Figure 12] 10 is a structural schematic diagram of the inward-tilting door handle of the present invention at another angle. FIG. [Figure 13] 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a tilt-in door handle according to the present invention when the door is closed; [Figure 14] 1 is a schematic view of the structure of a tilt-in door handle of a door according to the present invention when the door is opened; DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0021] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described using specific examples. However, other advantages and effects of the present invention will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art from the disclosure herein. Furthermore, the present invention can be implemented or applied in different specific embodiments, and various details of the present specification can be modified or changed based on different perspectives and applications without departing from the spirit of the present invention. The following examples and features in the examples can be combined with each other unless inconsistent. It should be understood that the terms used in the examples of the present invention are intended to describe specific specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. In the following examples, test methods for which specific conditions are not specified are generally performed under conventional conditions or conditions recommended by each manufacturer.

[0022] It should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "middle," "one," etc., used in this specification are used for the convenience of explanation and clarification, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Any change or adjustment of their relative relationships is deemed to be within the scope of the present invention, provided that there is no substantial change in the technical content.

[0023] Please refer to Figures 1 to 14. The present invention provides an inward-tilting door handle, a door, and a vehicle to solve the problem of the handle being easily thrown out of the vehicle and damaged by collision.

[0024] 1 and 2, the inward-tilting door handle according to the present invention includes a handle base 100 having a handle mounting groove 110, a handle 200 mounted in the handle mounting groove 110 and rotatably connected to the handle base 100, a link mechanism 300, and a linear drive 400. The linear drive 400 is disposed on the handle base 100 and drives the rotation of the handle 200. The link mechanism 300 is rotatably mounted on the handle base 100, and a drive input end of the link mechanism 300 is hingedly connected to a linear movement drive end of the linear drive 400, and a motion output end of the link mechanism 300 is slidably connected to the handle 200. When the door is closed, the handle 200 covers the handle mounting groove 110 and is flush with the door outer panel. When the linear drive 400 is activated, the linear drive 400 rotates the handle 200, which covers the handle mounting groove 110, toward the inside of the handle base 100 via the link mechanism 300, exposing the handle mounting groove.

[0025] 2 and 3. In one embodiment, the linear drive 400 includes an electric actuator 410 and a push rod 420 attached to the output end of the electric actuator 410, the output power of the electric actuator 410 being a linear driving force, and the push rod 420 is driven by the electric actuator 410 to perform linear reciprocating motion. In this embodiment, the handle base 100 is a box-shaped cabinet surrounded by a bottom plate and side plates arranged around the bottom plate, and one side of the box-shaped cabinet is provided with a first receiving cavity 120 for mounting the electric actuator and a slideway 130 for sliding the push rod 420, and the other side is provided with a second receiving cavity 140 for mounting the link mechanism 300 and the handle 200. The electric actuator 410 is mounted in the first receiving cavity 120 by a fastener, and the slideway 130 is provided at the output end of the electric actuator 410. The slideway 130 is provided along the lateral direction of the handle base 100. The push rod 420 moves linearly back and forth within the slideway 130 under the action of the electric actuator 410. The link mechanism 300 is provided in the second receiving cavity 140 at a position corresponding to the slideway 130. The linear movement of the push rod 420 can rotate the link mechanism 300 to flip the handle 200 into the handle base 100. The electric actuator 410 in this embodiment can employ a conventional actuator assembly known in the art, and its specific structure will not be described here. In other embodiments, a linear drive with another conventional structure, such as a drive motor and a turbine worm drive assembly cooperating with the drive motor, can be employed. The turbine worm drive assembly can convert the rotational motion of the drive motor into linear motion.

[0026] Please refer to Figures 5 to 7. The directions of the arrows in Figure 6 indicate the rotation directions of the link mechanism and the handle, respectively. In one embodiment, the link mechanism 300 includes a first link 310 and a second link 320, which are fixedly connected to each other to form a V-shaped pivot arm, and an intersection of the first link 310 and the second link 320 is rotatably attached to the handle base 100. In another embodiment, the first link 310 and the second link 320 may be of an integral structure. One end of first link 310 away from the intersection between first link 310 and second link 320 serves as the operating output end of link mechanism 300, and the operating output end is slidably connected to handle 200. For example, first link 310 has a protrusion 311 on one side facing handle 200, with an engaging groove 312 formed inside protrusion 311, and a first connecting seat 210 cooperating with engaging groove 312 provided at a corresponding position on handle 200. Protrusion 311 may be two protruding blocks arranged opposite each other, with the gap between the two protruding blocks forming engaging groove 312, or protrusion 311 may be an integral structure with engaging groove 312 formed in the center of the protrusion. Here, the manner of forming engaging groove 312 is not limited. The first connecting seat 210 protrudes from the inner surface of the handle 200. For example, the first connecting seat 210 comprises two spaced apart seat bodies 211 and a cross beam 212 connecting the two seat bodies 211. Preferably, the seat bodies 211 have a triangular prism structure, the cross beam 212 is suspended from the base 211, and both ends of the cross beam 212 are connected to the two seat bodies 211 respectively. The first connecting seat 210 and the handle 200 may be an integral structure or a separate connecting structure. The cross beam 212 is always in the engagement groove. 312 Since the longitudinal size of the cross beam 212 is smaller than the size of the opening of the engagement groove 312, the cross beam 212 and the engagement groove 212 form a sliding pair, and as the link mechanism 310 rotates, the first link 310 slides along the cross beam 212, at the same time flipping the handle 200 inward.

[0027] Please refer to Figures 2, 5, and 8 to 10. The arrow in Figure 10 indicates the direction of rotation from when the handle is closed to when it is opened. One end of second link 320, which is away from the intersection of first link 310 and second link 320, serves as the power input end of link mechanism 300, and is hingedly connected to push rod 420. For example, one end of push rod 420 is fixedly connected to the output end of electric actuator 410, and the other end is provided with an engagement groove, and second link 320 is inserted into the engagement groove and hingedly connected to push rod 420 by a pin shaft. The electric actuator 410 drives the push rod 420 to move linearly forward (away from the electric actuator 410), and the push rod 420 rotates the link mechanism 300 counterclockwise. As the link mechanism 300 rotates, the first link 310 slides along the cross beam 212 of the first connecting seat 210, and at the same time pushes the handle 200 downward, flipping the handle 200 into the handle base 100 and converting the handle 200 from the closed position to the open position. Similarly, the electric actuator 410 drives the push rod 420 to move linearly backward (toward the electric actuator 410), and the push rod 420 rotates the link mechanism 300 clockwise. As the link mechanism 300 rotates, the first link 310 slides in the opposite direction along the cross beam 212, and at the same time pushes the handle 200 upward, returning the handle 200 from the open position to the closed position. Link mechanism By adopting a V-shaped swivel arm structure, 300 can ensure normal rotational movement of the link mechanism, and also transmits the linear movement of the push rod 420 to the handle 200, causing the handle 200 to flip back into the handle base and return to be flush with the door outer panel.

[0028] Please refer to Figures 3 to 5. In one embodiment, the link mechanism 300 is rotatably connected to the handle base 100 by a first rotation shaft 350. Specifically, a first bushing 330 and a second bushing 340 that protrude into the handle base 100 are provided at the intersection of the first link 310 and the second link 320, the first bushing 330 is provided on the outer periphery of the second bushing 340 and forms an annular bush together with the second bushing 340, and the handle base 100 is provided with a third bushing 150 that protrudes from the handle base 100, the outer diameter of the third bushing 150 matches the inner diameter of the second bushing 340 and the inner diameter matches the outer diameter of the first rotation shaft 350, and the third bushing 150 is inserted into the second bushing 340 to rotate with the first Rotation axis 350 realizes a rotatable connection. Preferably, a torsion spring is further disposed at the connection point between the link mechanism 300 and the handle base 100, where the torsion spring is referred to as a first torsion spring 360, and the first torsion spring 360 is attached between the first bush 330 and the second bush 340, and both ends of the first torsion spring 360 are connected to the handle base 100 and the link mechanism 300, respectively. For example, a first mounting groove 331 is provided on the side wall of the first bush 330, a bush fixing seat 151 is provided on the outer periphery of the third bush 150, and a second mounting groove 152 is provided on the side wall of the bush fixing seat 151, the first torsion spring 360 is accommodated in the space between the first bush 330 and the second bush 340 and is fitted into the second bush 340, and both ends of the first torsion spring 360 are respectively connected to the first mounting groove 331 and is housed in the second mounting groove 152. By providing the first torsion spring 360, the link mechanism always maintains elasticity and tends to return to its initial position.

[0029] See Figures 2, 3, 6, 7, and 9. In one embodiment, the handle mounting groove 110 is provided on the bottom plate of the handle base 100 and is located above the link mechanism 300, with the inner cabinet of the handle mounting groove 110 providing clearance for the handle 200 to be turned over. The handle 200 is mounted in the handle mounting groove 110 and rotatably connected to the handle base 100 by a second rotation shaft 170. Specifically, a handle mounting seat 160 is provided in a position corresponding to the lower side of the handle mounting groove 110 of the handle base 100, and the handle mounting seat 160 includes end and middle portions, and the end and middle portions are provided with through holes for the rotation shaft to pass through. A second connecting seat 220 is provided on one side of the handle 200, and the second connecting seat 220 has an arch-shaped structure. One end of the arch-shaped structure is fixed to the handle 200, and the other end has a through-hole for a rotating shaft to pass through. The second rotating shaft 170 passes through the through-holes on the handle mounting seat 160 and the second connecting seat 220 to connect them. When the link mechanism 300 is driven by the push rod 420 to rotate around the first rotating shaft 350, it rotates the handle 200 around the second rotating shaft 170, causing the handle 200 to rotate inward or return to its initial position from the rotated position. Preferably, a seal structure 230 is provided between the handle 200 and the handle mounting groove 110. The seal structure 230 may be a seal ring provided along the circumferential direction of the handle mounting groove 110. When the handle 200 is closed, the seal ring can seal the gap between the handle base 100 and the handle 200.

[0030] See Figures 3 and 7. Preferably, a torsion spring is provided at the connection point between the handle 200 and the handle base 100, where the torsion spring is referred to as a second torsion spring 180. The second torsion spring 180 has two torsion output parts 181 and a connection part 182 connecting the two torsion output parts 181, the two torsion output parts 181 are respectively fitted into second connection seats 220 at both ends of the handle 200, and the output ends of the torsion output parts 181 are fixed to the second connection seats 220, and the connection part 182 bypasses the bottom of the middle part of the handle mounting seat 160. By providing the second torsion spring 180, the handle 200 always maintains elasticity and tends to return to its initial position. In another embodiment, two torsion springs may be used, each fitted to the second rotating shaft, with both ends of the torsion spring fixed to the second connecting seat 220 and the handle mounting seat 160, respectively.

[0031] See Figures 1, 2, 8, 10, and 11. In one embodiment, an unlock switch 190 is disposed within the handle base 100, and a handle release button 240 is disposed on the outside of the handle 200. The unlock switch 190 and the handle release button 240 are signal-connected to a control module, such as a DCM (Data Communication Module) or a BCM (Body Control Module), respectively, to realize a touch-to-unlock function for the door handle. The unlock switch 190 may be an unlock capacitor or a push switch. The unlock switch 190 is disposed in a position that can be touched by hand after the handle 200 is opened. Preferably, the unlock switch 190 is disposed in a position corresponding to the handle mounting groove 110 above the handle, so that the unlock switch 190 can be touched immediately after the handle 200 is opened. The door unlocking process is as follows: When a consumer approaches the vehicle and touches the handle release button 240 on the handle 200 with their hand, the control module DCM or BCM receives the signal and controls the electric actuator 410 to start, the push rod 420 rotates the link mechanism 300, the link mechanism 300 flips the handle 200 into the door, exposing the handle mounting groove 110, the consumer's hand extends from the handle mounting groove 110 and touches the unlock switch 190 in the handle base 100, the unlock switch 190 sends a door unlock signal to the control module, and the control module sends an unlock command to the door lock, thereby unlocking the door lock.

[0032] 3 and 12. The retractable door handle according to the present invention further includes a handle back cover 500, which is disposed to cover the second accommodating cavity 140 and is connected to the handle base 100. For example, a positioning protrusion 141 is provided on a side wall of the second accommodating cavity 140, and a stopper 510 that cooperates with the positioning protrusion 141 is provided at a corresponding position on the handle back cover 500. The connection between the handle back cover 500 and the handle base 100 is achieved by the cooperation of the positioning protrusion 141 and the stopper 510. The handle back cover 500 is used to seal the handle 200 and the link mechanism 300 within the second accommodating cavity 140.

[0033] 13 and 14. The present invention further provides a door including a door skin 600 and a door handle attached to the door skin 600, where the door handle is the above-described inward-tilting door handle of the present invention, where a handle mounting hole is provided in the door skin 600, a handle base of the inward-tilting door handle is fixed inside the door skin 600, and the handle can cover the handle mounting hole. In the initial position, the handle is in a closed state, and the handle 200 covers the handle mounting groove 110 and is flush with the door skin 600. After the handle is opened, the handle 200 flips back toward the inside of the door, preventing the handle 200 from being thrown out of the door and being damaged by collisions.

[0034] The present invention further provides a vehicle comprising a vehicle body (not shown), doors attached to both sides of the vehicle body, and door handles attached to the doors, wherein the doors are the above-described doors of the present invention, and the door handles are the above-described inward-tilting door handles of the present invention, and the specific structure can refer to the above description and will not be described again here.

[0035] In the present invention, the structures related to the door handle, the door and the vehicle that are not described in detail can all be realized by conventional techniques in the art.

[0036] The present invention provides a tilt-in door handle, door, and vehicle, which uses a link mechanism to convert the linear motion of a linear drive into rotational motion, flipping the handle into the door, and achieving tilt-in contraction of the handle, reducing the risk of the handle being thrown out of the vehicle and being easily damaged by collisions, while also reducing the Y-direction arrangement space of the entire handle, optimizing the door handle structure, and reducing costs. Therefore, the present invention effectively overcomes several practical problems in the prior art, and has great utility value and practical significance. 。

[0037] The above examples are merely illustrative of the principles and effectiveness of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Those skilled in the art can modify or change the above examples without violating the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or changes made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and technical ideas disclosed in the present invention are intended to be encompassed within the scope of the claims of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0038] 100, handle base 110, handle mounting groove 120, first storage cavity 130, Slideway 140, second storage cavity 141, positioning protrusion 150, the third bush 151, bush fixing seat 152, the second mounting groove 160, handle mounting base 170, second rotation axis 180, second torsion spring 181, torsion output unit 182, connection part 190, unlock switch 200, handle 210, first connecting seat 211, seat 212, horizontal beam 220, second connecting seat 230, seal structure 240, handle release button 300, link mechanism 310, first link 311, protrusion 312, engagement groove 320, second link 330, First Bush 331, the first mounting groove 340, second bush 350, first rotation axis 360, first torsion spring 400, linear drive 410, Electric Actuator 420, push rod 500, handlebar back cover 510, fastener 600, door outer panel

Claims

1. An inward-tilting door handle, a handle base provided with a handle mounting groove; a handle mounted in the handle mounting groove and rotatably connected to the handle base; a linear drive disposed on the handle base; a link mechanism rotatably attached to the handle base, the link mechanism having a drive input end hingedly connected to the linear movement drive end of the linear drive and an operation output end slidably connected to the handle; When the linear drive is started, it drives the link mechanism to rotate the handle, which is blocked in the handle mounting groove, toward the inside of the handle base, thereby exposing the handle mounting groove.

2. 2. The inward-tilting door handle according to claim 1, wherein the linear drive comprises an electric actuator and a push rod, the push rod is connected to an output end of the electric actuator, and the electric actuator causes the push rod to move back and forth in a linear manner.

3. 3. The inward-tilting door handle of claim 2, wherein the handle base has a first accommodating cavity and a slideway, the electric actuator is mounted in the first accommodating cavity, the slideway is provided on one side of the output end of the electric actuator, and the push rod moves linearly back and forth along the slideway.

4. The inward-tilting door handle of claim 2, characterized in that the link mechanism comprises a first link and a second link, the first link and the second link being fixedly connected to form a V-shaped pivot arm, an intersection point between the first link and the second link being rotatably attached to the handle base, one end of the first link away from the intersection point being slidably connected to the handle, and one end of the second link away from the intersection point being hingedly connected to the push rod.

5. The inward-tilting door handle of claim 4, characterized in that a first bush and a second bush protruding toward the handle base are arranged at the intersection of the first link and the second link, the first bush is arranged on the outer periphery of the second bush, a third bush is arranged correspondingly on the handle base, and the third bush is inserted into the second bush and fixed by a first rotation axis.

6. The inward-tilting door handle according to claim 5, characterized in that a first torsion spring is disposed at the connection point between the link mechanism and the handle base, the first torsion spring is fitted into the second bush, and both ends of the first torsion spring are fixed to the first bush and the handle base, respectively.

7. The inward-tilting door handle of claim 4, characterized in that an engagement groove is provided at the connection position between the first link and the handle, a first connection seat that cooperates with the engagement groove is provided on the handle, and the handle and the first link cooperate with the engagement groove via the first connection seat to achieve a slidable connection.

8. The inward-tilting door handle of claim 1, characterized in that a handle mounting seat is provided below the handle base corresponding to the handle mounting groove, a second connecting seat is provided at each end of the handle, and the handle mounting seat and the second connecting seat are rotatably connected by a second rotation axis.

9. The inward-tilting door handle according to claim 8, characterized in that a second torsion spring is disposed on the second rotation shaft, the second torsion spring is fitted onto the second rotation shaft, and two torsion output ends of the second torsion spring are respectively connected to the second connecting seat.

10. 2. The inward-tilting door handle according to claim 1, further comprising an unlocking switch, the unlocking switch being disposed above the handle mounting groove and electrically connected to a control module.

11. 2. The inward-tilting door handle according to claim 1, wherein a sealing means is provided between the handle and the handle mounting groove, the sealing means being provided in a circumferential direction along an outer periphery of the handle mounting groove.

12. A door comprising a door outer panel and the inward-tilting door handle according to claim 1, wherein the inward-tilting door handle is attached to the door outer panel.

13. A vehicle comprising the inward-tilting door handle according to claim 1 or the door according to claim 12.

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