Vehicle door for a motor vehicle

The detachable and movable handle design for vehicle doors addresses mechanical reliability issues by ensuring high force transmission and robust operation under varying conditions, maintaining design integrity and protecting electrical components.

WO2026130608A1PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2026-06-25KIEKERT AG
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Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
KIEKERT AG
Filing Date
2025-11-26
Publication Date
2026-06-25

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Technical Problem

Existing vehicle door handles that are electrically unlockable face issues with mechanical reliability under varying force inputs and extreme weather conditions, potentially leading to malfunction when the handle yields instead of transmitting force to the door.

Method used

A handle element is detachably connected to the vehicle door and designed for limited movement, allowing it to generate control signals while transmitting high forces, with an operating element relocated to enhance robustness against environmental influences.

Benefits of technology

Ensures reliable operation of the vehicle door lock under varying forces and extreme conditions, maintaining design integrity and functionality by allowing high force transmission while protecting electrical components from environmental factors.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a vehicle door (1) for a motor vehicle, having a handle element (3) located above a door sill (6) of the vehicle 1 on the outside of the door, an electrically unlockable lock which is integrated into the vehicle door (1), and an operating element (24), wherein the operating element (24) is linked to the handle element (3) and wherein the lock can be unlocked by means of the operating element (24) and the handle element (3) is detachably connected to the vehicle door (1), wherein the handle element (3) is mounted on the vehicle door (1) so as to be at least partially movable.
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