EP1512814B1 - Motor vehicle door lock system and door handle - Google Patents

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EP1512814B1
EP1512814B1 EP20040019668 EP04019668A EP1512814B1 EP 1512814 B1 EP1512814 B1 EP 1512814B1 EP 20040019668 EP20040019668 EP 20040019668 EP 04019668 A EP04019668 A EP 04019668A EP 1512814 B1 EP1512814 B1 EP 1512814B1
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B81/00—Power-actuated vehicle locks
    • E05B81/12—Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators
    • E05B81/14—Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B81/00—Power-actuated vehicle locks
    • E05B81/54—Electrical circuits
    • E05B81/64—Monitoring or sensing, e.g. by using switches or sensors
    • E05B81/76—Detection of handle operation; Detection of a user approaching a handle; Electrical switching actions performed by door handles
    • E05B81/78—Detection of handle operation; Detection of a user approaching a handle; Electrical switching actions performed by door handles as part of a hands-free locking or unlocking operation
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B81/00—Power-actuated vehicle locks
    • E05B81/54—Electrical circuits
    • E05B81/64—Monitoring or sensing, e.g. by using switches or sensors
    • E05B81/76—Detection of handle operation; Detection of a user approaching a handle; Electrical switching actions performed by door handles
    • E05B81/77—Detection of handle operation; Detection of a user approaching a handle; Electrical switching actions performed by door handles comprising sensors detecting the presence of the hand of a user
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T292/00—Closure fasteners
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  • the present invention relates to a motor vehicle door locking system according to the preamble of claim 1, a door handle for a motor vehicle door according to claim 23 and a motor vehicle door according to claim 25.
  • the present invention has for its object to provide, as an accidental opening of a motor vehicle door when using an electrically controlled motor vehicle door lock, so a so-called electric lock, can be avoided.
  • An essential idea of the present invention is to provide a second actuator beyond a first actuator for electrical control and unlocking and / or opening the associated motor vehicle door lock only with simultaneous actuation of both actuators and / or prior release of the first actuator by pressing the allow second actuator. This avoids that an unintentional actuation of the first actuating device can lead to unintentional unlocking and / or opening of the motor vehicle door lock and thus of the associated motor vehicle door.
  • the two actuators are arranged on a door inside handle on different, in particular opposite sides, so that different hand areas and / or fingers must be used to operate the two actuators. Consequently, an unintentional actuation of one of the two, for example, to the vehicle interior facing controls - for example, by an arm or leg of a vehicle occupant -not to an unwanted unlocking and / or opening the associated motor vehicle door lock, as a previous or simultaneous operation of the other actuator not is done.
  • the actuating devices are designed and / or arranged such that a gripping around a door inner handle for their operation and thus for unlocking or opening an associated motor vehicle door lock is required. This ensures that an operator when unlocking or opening the motor vehicle door holds the door inside handle in his hand and is therefore prepared for a possible opening motor vehicle door.
  • the additionally provided second actuating device can also act in such a way that the first actuating device is unlocked only by its actuation, wherein this can be done mechanically and / or electrically.
  • actuation is in the present invention, in a more strict sense than mechanical action of an operator or a vehicle occupant, in particular with a hand or a finger on a button, switch or the like. Or a deformation of a handle portion by the operator understand. In a broader sense, however, this is also an approach - for example, to a sensor or a door handle - and / or touching a door handle portion or the like. Understand, the approach or touch can be detected and evaluated as an operation.
  • the proposed solution can also be used with an outside door handle or other handling elements. This applies in particular to the teaching according to claim 23, which has independent significance and according to which a door handle is claimed as such.
  • This door handle can be configured accordingly as an inside door handle, as an outside door handle or as another handling element.
  • the use of the proposed solution results in a motor vehicle door locking system with a passive entry function for unlocking the motor vehicle door lock from the outside to very special advantages.
  • the unlocking of the motor vehicle door lock begins in such a system with a start-up interval to activate the system upon approach of the operator.
  • An authorization check interval follows to check the operator for his authorization.
  • the operator carries, for example, a remote control module with it, with the appropriate signals can be exchanged.
  • the action interval follows, in which the actual unlocking is carried out in the motor vehicle door lock. After completion of the action interval, the motor vehicle door lock can be opened.
  • one of the actuators is now used to start the start-up interval described above.
  • this actuator is preferably designed as a proximity switch.
  • the subsequent operation of the other actuator then preferably leads to the motor vehicle door lock is opened, provided that the action interval, ie the unlocking is completed.
  • the opening of the motor vehicle door lock is only possible with simultaneous or successive operation of both controls. Operation with two actuators makes it possible to avoid waiting times for the operator during the start-up interval, the authorization check interval and the action interval. This is especially true when the starting the starting interval actuator is designed as a proximity switch.
  • Fig. 1 shows a schematic representation of a motor vehicle 1 with an only partially indicated motor vehicle door locking system 2, in particular a plurality of motor vehicle door locks 3, preferably for motor vehicle side doors 4, a motor vehicle tailgate or the like.
  • the installation positions of the motor vehicle door locks 3 in Fig. 1 indicated schematically by arrows.
  • each motor vehicle door lock 3 is motor, in particular electric motor, unlocked and lockable and / or openable, as in the schematic representation of the proposed door closing system 2 according to Fig. 2 shown.
  • the motor vehicle door lock 3 in the illustrated example, an actuator or drive 5, which acts on a conventional locking mechanism, here a pawl 6, which serves to secure an associated rotary latch 7 of the motor vehicle door lock 3. It goes without saying that other types of locking mechanisms can be used here.
  • the actuator 5 in particular has an electric motor. Instead of the preferred embodiment as an electric lock, the actuator 5, however, for example, also act pneumatically or hydraulically or be actuated. In any case, the motor vehicle door lock 3 is preferably electrically controlled or controlled.
  • the motor vehicle door lock 3 has a control unit 8 for controlling or activating the actuator 5 and / or for detecting, possibly also evaluating, actuation signals.
  • the motor vehicle door lock 3 or its control unit 8 is connected via a plug connection 9 to a preferably central control device 10 of the motor vehicle 1 or of the motor vehicle door closing system 2.
  • the motor vehicle door lock 3 are associated with a first actuating device 11 and a second actuating device 12, which are in the illustrated example - as indicated by the dotted lines 13 - electrically connected directly to the motor vehicle door lock 3 and its control unit 8.
  • the actuators 11, 12 can optionally also be connected to the control device 10. In any case, serve the actuators 11, 12 of an electrical control of the associated motor vehicle door lock. 3
  • the actuators 11, 12 are associated with a door inner handle 14, in particular arranged on and / or integrated in this, as in Fig. 2 indicated.
  • a door inner handle 14 in particular arranged on and / or integrated in this, as in Fig. 2 indicated.
  • Other aspects of the proposed door inner handle 14 and the motor vehicle door closing system 2 will be described below with reference to the enlarged schematic representation of the inside door handle 14 Fig. 3 explained in more detail.
  • the inside door handle 14 is arranged on the inside of the door 15 on the associated motor vehicle door 4, which in Fig. 3 is shown schematically and only partially.
  • a hand 16 with fingers 17 an operator, not shown, indicated by dash-dotted lines, wherein the hand 16 at least partially surrounds the inner door handle 14 and engages with the fingers 17 in an inner region 18 of the inner door handle 14.
  • the first actuating device 11 is preferably formed in the illustrated example as a button 19 which is actuated, for example by means of the thumb 20 of the hand 16, as in Fig. 3 indicated.
  • the second actuator 12 has in the illustrated embodiment, a sensor 21 which can detect an approach and / or touch of the hand 16 and the fingers 17, in particular an engagement of the fingers 17 in the interior 18 and / or embracing the door inner handle 14.
  • the sensor 21 operates capacitively.
  • the sensor 21 may, for example, also operate inductively, piezoelectrically or optically.
  • the senor 21 is designed as a switch or evaluable switching, so that an operation can be detected.
  • An actuation is present in particular when the hand 16 or the fingers 17 at least partially and / or partially surround the door inner handle 14, touch and / or engage in the inner space 18.
  • a corresponding evaluation of the detected signals is possible within the second actuating device 12, in the sensor 21, in the inside door handle 14, in the control unit 8 and / or in the control device 10. The same applies to the first actuating device 11.
  • the senor 21 is designed as a proximity switch and / or touch switch. Instead of the sensor 21, however, it is also possible to use a push-button 19 or another suitable switching device or the like for the second actuating device 12.
  • a sensor 21 or another suitable switching device or the like can also be used as needed for the first actuating device 11.
  • the associated motor vehicle door lock 3 unlocks or opens. This can be done by appropriate interconnection of the actuators 11, 12 and / or corresponding evaluation of output from the actuators 11, 12 actuation signals - for example, in the control unit 8 and / or the control device 10. If necessary, this evaluation can also be integrated into the inside door handle 14 be; in this case it is a "smart" inside door handle 14.
  • first actuation of the second actuator 12 - ie in particular an intervention in the door inner handle 14 and its interior 18 -. must take place and only then with subsequent actuation of the first actuating device 11 - in the illustrated example of the push button 19 with the thumb 20 - unlocking or opening of the associated motor vehicle door lock 3 takes place or is possible.
  • both actuators 11, 12 each have a button 19 and / or a sensor 21 and / or a suitable switch or the like.
  • the side facing the vehicle interior side or top of the door inner handle 14 or integrated into this first actuating device 11 is formed such that a mechanical actuation - in the representation of the probe 19 - or deformation - so a relatively strong mechanical action - the operator is required for operation.
  • the second actuator 12 is preferably, however, arranged on an opposite or to the interior of the door inner handle 14 at least partially limited 18 side or bottom of the door inner handle 14 or integrated therein and designed such that an approximation or contact - so at most low mechanical impact of a Operator-as actuation is sufficient.
  • the proposed solution is basically also used in an outside door handle or other handling elements.
  • the second actuating device 12 can also act mechanically on the first actuating device 11 -for example as a mechanical lock.
  • the motor vehicle door locking system 2 is equipped with a passive entry function for unlocking the motor vehicle door lock 3. This has already been explained in the general part of the description.
  • a start-up interval, an authorization check interval and an action interval are consecutively run through.
  • the start-up interval is now preferably started by the actuation of at least one of the two actuating devices 11, 12.
  • a particularly compact arrangement can be achieved in that the actuation of the first actuator 11 starts the start-up interval and that the actuation of the second actuator 12 causes the opening of the motor vehicle door lock 3, if the action interval, ie the unlocking of the motor vehicle door lock 3, completed is.
  • the second actuator 12 is preferably configured here as a button.
  • the first actuating device 11 is arranged on a side facing away from the motor vehicle door 4 side, so that the approach of the operator can be detected early.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Kraftfahrzeug-Türschließsystem gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1, einen Türgriff für eine Kraftfahrzeugtür gemäß Anspruchs 23 sowie eine Kraftfahrzeugtür gemäß Anspruch 25.The present invention relates to a motor vehicle door locking system according to the preamble of claim 1, a door handle for a motor vehicle door according to claim 23 and a motor vehicle door according to claim 25.

Bei Kraftfahrzeug-Türschließsystemen wird bisher üblicherweise ein Türinnengriff mechanisch mit einem zugeordneten Kraftfahrzeug-Türschloß verbunden. Beim Ziehen des Türinnengriffs - also bei dessen Betätigung - ist aufgrund der Trägheit und/oder Schwergängigkeit der Mechanik ein unbeabsichtigtes Öffnen der zugeordneten Kraftfahrzeugtür unwahrscheinlich. Der Einsatz eines Elektroschlosses als Kraftfahrzeug-Türschloß mit einem Taster zum elektrischen Ansteuern und Entriegeln oder Öffnen ist bereits vorgeschlagen worden. Zum Beispiel De 10132077 A1 oder DE 10051 055 A1 offenbaren derartige Türschelleßsystemen. Hierbei besteht jedoch gegenüber der mechanischen Ansteuerung ein wesentlich erhöhtes Risiko, daß ein ungewolltes Betätigen des Tasters oder einer sonstigen Betätigungseinrichtung zu einem unbeabsichtigten Öffnen der zugeordneten Kraftfahrzeugtür führt.In motor vehicle door locking systems, usually a door inside handle has been mechanically connected to an associated motor vehicle door lock. When pulling the inside handle of the door - so when it is actuated - unintentional opening of the associated motor vehicle door is unlikely due to the inertia and / or stiffness of the mechanism. The use of an electric lock as a motor vehicle door lock with a button for electrical control and unlock or open has already been proposed. For example De 10132077 A1 or DE 10051 055 A1 disclose such Türschelleßsystemen. In this case, however, compared to the mechanical control, there is a significantly increased risk that an unintentional actuation of the pushbutton or another actuating device leads to an unintentional opening of the associated motor vehicle door.

Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, anzugeben, wie ein ungewolltes Öffnen einer Kraftfahrzeugtür bei Verwendung eines elektrisch angesteuerten Kraftfahrzeug-Türschlosses, also eines sogenannten Elektroschlosses, vermieden werden kann.The present invention has for its object to provide, as an accidental opening of a motor vehicle door when using an electrically controlled motor vehicle door lock, so a so-called electric lock, can be avoided.

Die obige Aufgabe wird zunächst durch ein Kraftfahrzeug-Türschließsystem gemäß Anspruch 1 gelöst. Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen sind Gegenstand der Ansprüche 2 bis 22. Die obige Aufgabe wird auch durch einen Türgriff für eine Kraftfahrzeugtür gemäß Anspruch 23 gelöst. Insoweit faßt Anspruch 24 vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen zusammen. Schließlich ist die zuvor aufgezeigte Aufgabe auch durch eine Kraftfahrzeugtür insgesamt gelöst, die ein entsprechendes Kraftfahrzeug-Türschließsystem und einen entsprechenden Türinnengriff aufweist, alles beschrieben in Anspruch 25.The above object is first achieved by a motor vehicle door locking system according to claim 1. Advantageous developments are subject matter of claims 2 to 22. The above object is also achieved by a door handle for a motor vehicle door according to claim 23. In that regard, claim 24 summarizes advantageous developments together. Finally, the object indicated above is also achieved by a motor vehicle door as a whole, which has a corresponding motor vehicle door locking system and a corresponding inside door handle, all described in claim 25.

Eine wesentliche Idee der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt darin, über eine erste Betätigungseinrichtung zur elektrischen Ansteuerung hinaus eine zweite Betätigungseinrichtung vorzusehen und ein Entriegeln und/oder Öffnen des zugeordneten Kraftfahrzeug-Türschlosses nur bei gleichzeitiger Betätigung beider Betätigungseinrichtungen und/oder vorheriger Entsperrung der ersten Betätigungseinrichtung durch Betätigung der zweiten Betätigungseinrichtung zu ermöglichen. So wird vermieden, daß eine ungewollte Betätigung der ersten Betätigungseinrichtung zu einem unbeabsichtigten Entriegeln und/oder Öffnen des Kraftfahrzeug-Türschlosses und damit der zugeordneten Kraftfahrzeugtür führen kann.An essential idea of the present invention is to provide a second actuator beyond a first actuator for electrical control and unlocking and / or opening the associated motor vehicle door lock only with simultaneous actuation of both actuators and / or prior release of the first actuator by pressing the allow second actuator. This avoids that an unintentional actuation of the first actuating device can lead to unintentional unlocking and / or opening of the motor vehicle door lock and thus of the associated motor vehicle door.

Gemäß einer besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform sind die beiden Betätigungseinrichtungen an einem Türinnengriff auf unterschiedlichen, insbesondere voneinander abgewandten Seiten angeordnet, so daß unterschiedliche Handbereiche und/oder Finger zur Betätigung der beiden Betätigungseinrichtungen eingesetzt werden müssen. Folglich führt eine unbeabsichtigte Betätigung einer der beiden, beispielsweise zum Fahrzeuginnenraum weisenden Betätigungseinrichtungen - beispielsweise durch einen Arm oder ein Bein eines Fahrzeuginsassen-nicht zu einem ungewollten Entriegeln und/oder Öffnen des zugeordneten Kraftfahrzeug-Türschlosses, da eine vorherige oder gleichzeitige Betätigung der anderen Betätigungseinrichtung nicht erfolgt ist.According to a particularly preferred embodiment, the two actuators are arranged on a door inside handle on different, in particular opposite sides, so that different hand areas and / or fingers must be used to operate the two actuators. Consequently, an unintentional actuation of one of the two, for example, to the vehicle interior facing controls - for example, by an arm or leg of a vehicle occupant -not to an unwanted unlocking and / or opening the associated motor vehicle door lock, as a previous or simultaneous operation of the other actuator not is done.

Gemäß einer ganz besonders bevorzugte Ausführungsform sind die Betätigungseinrichtungen derart ausgebildet und/oder angeordnet, daß ein Umgreifen eines Türinnengriffs zu deren Betätigung und damit zum Entriegeln bzw. Öffnen eines zugeordneten Kraftfahrzeug-Türschlosses erforderlich ist. So wird sichergestellt, daß eine Bedienperson beim Entriegeln bzw. Öffnen der Kraftfahrzeugtür den Türinnengriff in der Hand hält und folglich auf ein eventuelles Öffnen Kraftfahrzeugtür vorbereitet ist.According to a very particularly preferred embodiment, the actuating devices are designed and / or arranged such that a gripping around a door inner handle for their operation and thus for unlocking or opening an associated motor vehicle door lock is required. This ensures that an operator when unlocking or opening the motor vehicle door holds the door inside handle in his hand and is therefore prepared for a possible opening motor vehicle door.

Je nach Ausgestaltung kann die zusätzlich vorgesehene, zweite Betätigungseinrichtung auch derart wirken, daß erst durch ihre Betätigung die erste Betätigungseinrichtung entsperrt wird, wobei dies mechanisch und/oder elektrisch erfolgen kann.Depending on the configuration, the additionally provided second actuating device can also act in such a way that the first actuating device is unlocked only by its actuation, wherein this can be done mechanically and / or electrically.

Die Bezeichnung "Betätigung" ist bei der vorliegenden Erfindung zunächst in einem engeren Sinne als mechanisches Einwirken einer Bedienperson bzw. eines Fahrzeuginsassen, insbesondere mit einer Hand oder einem Finger, auf einen Taster, Schalter oder dgl. oder ein Verformen eines Griffabschnitts durch die Bedienperson zu verstehen. In einem weiteren Sinne ist hierunter jedoch auch ein Annähern - beispielsweise an einen Sensor bzw. einen Türgriff - und/oder ein Berühren eines Türgriffabschnitts oder dgl. zu verstehen, wobei die Annäherung bzw. Berührung erfaßbar und als Betätigung auswertbar ist.The term "actuation" is in the present invention, in a more strict sense than mechanical action of an operator or a vehicle occupant, in particular with a hand or a finger on a button, switch or the like. Or a deformation of a handle portion by the operator understand. In a broader sense, however, this is also an approach - for example, to a sensor or a door handle - and / or touching a door handle portion or the like. Understand, the approach or touch can be detected and evaluated as an operation.

Es darf darauf hingewiesen werden, daß die vorschlagsgemäße Lösung auch bei einem Türaußengriff oder bei sonstigen Handhabungselementen einsetzbar ist. Dies gilt insbesondere für die Lehre gemäß Anspruch 23, der eigenständige Bedeutung zukommt und nach der ein Türgriff als solcher beansprucht wird. Dieser Türgriff kann entsprechend als Türinnengriff, als Türaußengriff oder als sonstiges Handhabungselement ausgestaltet sein.It should be noted that the proposed solution can also be used with an outside door handle or other handling elements. This applies in particular to the teaching according to claim 23, which has independent significance and according to which a door handle is claimed as such. This door handle can be configured accordingly as an inside door handle, as an outside door handle or as another handling element.

Der Einsatz der vorschlagsgemäßen Lösung führt bei einem Kraftfahrzeug-Türschließsystem mit einer Passive-Entry-Funktion zur Entriegelung des Kraftfahrzeug-Türschlosses von Außen zu ganz besonderen Vorteilen. Die Entriegelung des Kraftfahrzeug-Türschlosses beginnt bei einem derartigen System mit einem Anlaufintervall, um das System bei Annäherung der Bedienperson zu aktivieren. Es folgt ein Berechtigungs-Prüfintervall, um die Bedienperson auf seine Berechtigung zu überprüfen. Hierfür trägt die Bedienperson beispielsweise ein Fernsteuermodul bei sich, mit dem entsprechende Signale ausgetauscht werden können. Schließlich folgt das Aktionsintervall, in dem die eigentliche Entriegelung im Kraftfahrzeug-Türschloß durchgeführt wird. Nach Abschluß des Aktionsintervalls ist das Kraftfahrzeug-Türschloß öffenbar.The use of the proposed solution results in a motor vehicle door locking system with a passive entry function for unlocking the motor vehicle door lock from the outside to very special advantages. The unlocking of the motor vehicle door lock begins in such a system with a start-up interval to activate the system upon approach of the operator. An authorization check interval follows to check the operator for his authorization. For this purpose, the operator carries, for example, a remote control module with it, with the appropriate signals can be exchanged. Finally, the action interval follows, in which the actual unlocking is carried out in the motor vehicle door lock. After completion of the action interval, the motor vehicle door lock can be opened.

Nach einer besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform wird eine der Betätigungseinrichtungen nun dazu genutzt, das oben beschriebene Anlaufintervall zu starten. Hierfür ist diese Betätigungseinrichtung vorzugsweise als Näherungsschalter ausgebildet. Die anschließende Betätigung der anderen Betätigungseinrichtung führt dann vorzugsweise dazu, daß das Kraftfahrzeug-Türschloß geöffnet wird, sofern das Aktionsintervall, also die Entriegelung, abgeschlossen ist. Auch hier ist es im Grunde so, daß das Öffnen des Kraftfahrzeug-Türschlosses nur bei gleichzeitiger bzw. aufeinander folgender Betätigung beider Betätigungseinrichtungen ermöglicht wird. Der Betrieb mit zwei Betätigungseinrichtungen macht es möglich, Wartezeiten für die Bedienperson während des Anlaufintervalls, des Berechtigungs-Prüfintervalls und des Aktionsintervalls zu vermeiden. Dies gilt insbesondere dann, wenn die das Anlaufintervall startende Betätigungseinrichtung als Näherungsschalter ausgestaltet ist.According to a particularly preferred embodiment, one of the actuators is now used to start the start-up interval described above. For this purpose, this actuator is preferably designed as a proximity switch. The subsequent operation of the other actuator then preferably leads to the motor vehicle door lock is opened, provided that the action interval, ie the unlocking is completed. Again, it is basically so that the opening of the motor vehicle door lock is only possible with simultaneous or successive operation of both controls. Operation with two actuators makes it possible to avoid waiting times for the operator during the start-up interval, the authorization check interval and the action interval. This is especially true when the starting the starting interval actuator is designed as a proximity switch.

Weitere Vorteile, Merkmale, Eigenschaften und Aspekte der vorliegenden Erfindung ergeben sich aus der folgenden Beschreibung einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform anhand der Zeichnung. Es zeigt:

Fig. 1
eine schematische, perspektivische Darstellung eines Kraftfahrzeugs mit mehreren Kraftfahrzeug-Türschlössern;
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eine schematische Darstellung eines vorschlagsgemäßen Kraftfahrzeug-Türschließsystems; und
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eine schematische Darstellung eines vorschlagsgemäßen Türinnengriffs.
Further advantages, features, characteristics and aspects of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of a preferred embodiment with reference to the drawing. It shows:
Fig. 1
a schematic, perspective view of a motor vehicle with several motor vehicle door locks;
Fig. 2
a schematic representation of a proposed motor vehicle door closing system; and
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a schematic representation of a proposed internal door handle.

In den Figuren werden für gleiche oder ähnliche Teile die selben Bezugszeichen verwendet, wobei entsprechende oder vergleichbare Eigenschaften und Vorteile erreicht werden, auch wenn eine wiederholte Beschreibung weggelassen ist.In the figures, the same reference numerals are used for the same or similar parts, and corresponding or comparable properties and advantages are achieved, even if a repeated description is omitted.

Fig. 1 zeigt in schematischer Darstellung ein Kraftfahrzeug 1 mit einem nur teilweise angedeuteten Kraftfahrzeug-Türschließsystem 2, das insbesondere mehrere Kraftfahrzeug-Türschlösser 3, vorzugsweise für Kraftfahrzeugseitentüren 4, eine Kraftfahrzeugheckklappe oder dgl., aufweist, wobei die Einbaupositionen der Kraftfahrzeug-Türschlösser 3 in Fig. 1 durch Pfeile schematisch angedeutet sind. Fig. 1 shows a schematic representation of a motor vehicle 1 with an only partially indicated motor vehicle door locking system 2, in particular a plurality of motor vehicle door locks 3, preferably for motor vehicle side doors 4, a motor vehicle tailgate or the like., The installation positions of the motor vehicle door locks 3 in Fig. 1 indicated schematically by arrows.

Vorzugsweise ist jedes Kraftfahrzeug-Türschloß 3 motorisch, insbesondere elektromotorisch, entriegelbar und verriegelbar und/oder öffenbar, wie in der schematischen Darstellung des vorschlagsgemäßen Türschließsystems 2 gemäß Fig. 2 dargestellt.Preferably, each motor vehicle door lock 3 is motor, in particular electric motor, unlocked and lockable and / or openable, as in the schematic representation of the proposed door closing system 2 according to Fig. 2 shown.

Das Kraftfahrzeug-Türschloß 3 weist beim Darstellungsbeispiel einen Aktuator oder Antrieb 5 auf, der auf eine übliche Schließmechanik, hier eine Sperrklinke 6 wirkt, die einer Sicherung einer zugeordneten Drehfalle 7 des Kraftfahrzeug-Türschlosses 3 dient. Es ist selbstverständlich, daß hier auch andere Arten von Schließmechaniken einsetzbar sind.The motor vehicle door lock 3, in the illustrated example, an actuator or drive 5, which acts on a conventional locking mechanism, here a pawl 6, which serves to secure an associated rotary latch 7 of the motor vehicle door lock 3. It goes without saying that other types of locking mechanisms can be used here.

Der Aktuator 5 weist insbesondere einen Elektromotor auf. Anstelle der bevorzugten Ausbildung als Elektroschloß kann der Aktuator 5 jedoch beispielsweise auch pneumatisch oder hydraulisch wirken bzw. betätigbar sein. In jedem Fall ist das Kraftfahrzeug-Türschloß 3 vorzugsweise elektrisch gesteuert bzw. ansteuerbar.The actuator 5 in particular has an electric motor. Instead of the preferred embodiment as an electric lock, the actuator 5, however, for example, also act pneumatically or hydraulically or be actuated. In any case, the motor vehicle door lock 3 is preferably electrically controlled or controlled.

Das Kraftfahrzeug-Türschloß 3 weist eine Steuereinheit 8 zur Steuerung bzw. Ansteuerung des Aktuators 5 und/oder zur Erfassung, ggf. auch Auswertung, von Betätigungssignalen auf.The motor vehicle door lock 3 has a control unit 8 for controlling or activating the actuator 5 and / or for detecting, possibly also evaluating, actuation signals.

Das Kraftfahrzeug-Türschloß 3 bzw. dessen Steuereinheit 8 ist über eine Steckverbindung 9 an eine vorzugsweise zentrale Steuereinrichtung 10 des Kraftfahrzeugs 1 bzw. des Kraftfahrzeug-Türschließsystems 2 angeschlossen.The motor vehicle door lock 3 or its control unit 8 is connected via a plug connection 9 to a preferably central control device 10 of the motor vehicle 1 or of the motor vehicle door closing system 2.

Dem Kraftfahrzeug-Türschloß 3 sind eine erste Betätigungseinrichtung 11 und eine zweite Betätigungseinrichtung 12 zugeordnet, die beim Darstellungsbeispiel - wie durch die strichpunktierten Linien 13 angedeutet - elektrisch unmittelbar an das Kraftfahrzeug-Türschloß 3 bzw. dessen Steuereinheit 8 angeschlossen sind. Jedoch können die Betätigungseinrichtungen 11, 12 wahlweise auch an die Steuereinrichtung 10 angeschlossen sein. In jedem Fall dienen die Betätigungseinrichtungen 11, 12 einer elektrischen Ansteuerung des zugeordneten Kraftfahrzeug-Türschlosses 3.The motor vehicle door lock 3 are associated with a first actuating device 11 and a second actuating device 12, which are in the illustrated example - as indicated by the dotted lines 13 - electrically connected directly to the motor vehicle door lock 3 and its control unit 8. However, the actuators 11, 12 can optionally also be connected to the control device 10. In any case, serve the actuators 11, 12 of an electrical control of the associated motor vehicle door lock. 3

Beim Darstellungsbeispiel sind die Betätigungseinrichtungen 11, 12 einem Türinnengriff 14 zugeordnet, insbesondere daran angeordnet und/oder in diesen integriert, wie in Fig. 2 angedeutet. Weitere Aspekte des vorschlagsgemäßen Türinnengriffs 14 und des Kraftfahrzeug-Türschließsystems 2 werden nachfolgend anhand der vergrößerten schematischen Darstellung des Türinnengriffs 14 gemäß Fig. 3 näher erläutert.In the illustrated example, the actuators 11, 12 are associated with a door inner handle 14, in particular arranged on and / or integrated in this, as in Fig. 2 indicated. Other aspects of the proposed door inner handle 14 and the motor vehicle door closing system 2 will be described below with reference to the enlarged schematic representation of the inside door handle 14 Fig. 3 explained in more detail.

Der Türinnengriff 14 ist auf der Türinnenseite 15 an der zugeordneten Kraftfahrzeugtür 4 angeordnet, die in Fig. 3 schematisch und nur ausschnittsweise dargestellt ist.The inside door handle 14 is arranged on the inside of the door 15 on the associated motor vehicle door 4, which in Fig. 3 is shown schematically and only partially.

In Fig. 3 ist eine Hand 16 mit Fingern 17 einer nicht dargestellten Bedienperson strichpunktiert angedeutet, wobei die Hand 16 den Türinnengriff 14 zumindest teilweise umgreift und mit den Fingern 17 in einem Innenbereich 18 des Türinnengriffs 14 eingreift.In Fig. 3 a hand 16 with fingers 17 an operator, not shown, indicated by dash-dotted lines, wherein the hand 16 at least partially surrounds the inner door handle 14 and engages with the fingers 17 in an inner region 18 of the inner door handle 14.

Die erste Betätigungseinrichtung 11 ist beim Darstellungsbeispiel vorzugsweise als Taster 19 ausgebildet, der beispielsweise mittels des Daumens 20 der Hand 16 betätigbar ist, wie in Fig. 3 angedeutet.The first actuating device 11 is preferably formed in the illustrated example as a button 19 which is actuated, for example by means of the thumb 20 of the hand 16, as in Fig. 3 indicated.

Die zweite Betätigungseinrichtung 12 weist beim Darstellungsbeispiel einen Sensor 21 auf, der eine Annäherung und/oder Berührung der Hand 16 bzw. der Finger 17, insbesondere ein Eingreifen der Finger 17 in den Innenraum 18 und/oder ein Umgreifen des Türinnengriffs 14 erfassen kann. Insbesondere arbeitet der Sensor 21 kapazitiv. Jedoch kann der Sensor 21 beispielsweise auch induktiv, piezo-elektrisch oder optisch arbeiten.The second actuator 12 has in the illustrated embodiment, a sensor 21 which can detect an approach and / or touch of the hand 16 and the fingers 17, in particular an engagement of the fingers 17 in the interior 18 and / or embracing the door inner handle 14. In particular, the sensor 21 operates capacitively. However, the sensor 21 may, for example, also operate inductively, piezoelectrically or optically.

Vorzugsweise ist der Sensor 21 als Schalter ausgebildet bzw. schaltend auswertbar, so daß eine Betätigung erfaßbar ist. Eine Betätigung liegt insbesondere dann vor, wenn die Hand 16 bzw. die Finger 17 den Türinnengriff 14 zumindest bereichsweise und/oder teilweise umfassen, berühren und/oder in den Innenraum 18 eingreifen.Preferably, the sensor 21 is designed as a switch or evaluable switching, so that an operation can be detected. An actuation is present in particular when the hand 16 or the fingers 17 at least partially and / or partially surround the door inner handle 14, touch and / or engage in the inner space 18.

Eine entsprechende Auswertung der erfaßten Signale ist innerhalb der zweiten Betätigungseinrichtung 12, im Sensor 21, im Türinnengriff 14, in der Steuereinheit 8 und/oder in der Steuereinrichtung 10 möglich. Entsprechendes gilt auch für die erste Betätigungseinrichtung 11.A corresponding evaluation of the detected signals is possible within the second actuating device 12, in the sensor 21, in the inside door handle 14, in the control unit 8 and / or in the control device 10. The same applies to the first actuating device 11.

Bedarfsweise ist der Sensor 21 als Näherungsschalter und/oder Berührungsschalter ausgebildet. Anstelle des Sensors 21 kann jedoch auch ein Taster 19 oder eine sonstige geeignete Schalteinrichtung oder dgl. für die zweite Betätigungseinrichtung 12 eingesetzt werden.If necessary, the sensor 21 is designed as a proximity switch and / or touch switch. Instead of the sensor 21, however, it is also possible to use a push-button 19 or another suitable switching device or the like for the second actuating device 12.

Anstelle des Tasters 19 kann bedarfsweise für die erste Betätigungseinrichtung 11 ebenfalls ein Sensor 21 oder eine sonstige geeignete Schalteinrichtung oder dgl. eingesetzt werden.Instead of the pushbutton 19, a sensor 21 or another suitable switching device or the like can also be used as needed for the first actuating device 11.

Vorschlagsgemäß ist vorgesehen, daß nur dann, wenn eine gleichzeitige Betätigung - also zeitlich überlappende Betätigung - der beiden Betätigungseinrichtungen 11, 12 erfolgt bzw. detektiert wird, das zugeordnete Kraftfahrzeug-Türschloß 3 entriegelt bzw. öffnet. Dies kann durch entsprechende Verschaltung der Betätigungseinrichtungen 11, 12 und/oder entsprechende Auswertung von von den Betätigungseinrichtungen 11, 12 ausgegebenen Betätigungssignalen - beispielsweise in der Steuereinheit 8 und/oder der Steuereinrichtung 10 - erfolgen. Bedarfsweise kann diese Auswertung auch in den Türinnengriff 14 integriert sein; in diesem Fall handelt es sich um einen "intelligenten" Türinnengriff 14.According to the proposal it is provided that only when a simultaneous operation - ie temporally overlapping operation - the two actuators 11, 12 takes place or is detected, the associated motor vehicle door lock 3 unlocks or opens. This can be done by appropriate interconnection of the actuators 11, 12 and / or corresponding evaluation of output from the actuators 11, 12 actuation signals - for example, in the control unit 8 and / or the control device 10. If necessary, this evaluation can also be integrated into the inside door handle 14 be; in this case it is a "smart" inside door handle 14.

Zusätzlich zu dem Erfordernis der gleichzeitigen bzw. zeitlich überlappenden Betätigung der beiden Betätigungseinrichtungen 11, 12 kann - insbesondere beim Darstellungsbeispiel - vorgesehen sein, daß zuerst eine Betätigung der zweiten Betätigungseinrichtung 12 - also insbesondere ein Eingreifen in den Türinnengriff 14 bzw. dessen Innenraum 18 -. erfolgen muß und erst dann bei nachfolgender Betätigung der ersten Betätigungseinrichtung 11 - beim Darstellungsbeispiel des Tasters 19 mit dem Daumen 20 - ein Entriegeln bzw. Öffnen des zugeordneten Kraftfahrzeug-Türschlosses 3 erfolgt bzw. ermöglicht wird.In addition to the requirement of simultaneous or temporally overlapping actuation of the two actuators 11, 12 may be provided - in particular in the illustration - that first actuation of the second actuator 12 - ie in particular an intervention in the door inner handle 14 and its interior 18 -. must take place and only then with subsequent actuation of the first actuating device 11 - in the illustrated example of the push button 19 with the thumb 20 - unlocking or opening of the associated motor vehicle door lock 3 takes place or is possible.

Selbstverständlich kann das bei Betätigung beider Betätigungseinrichtungen 11, 12 an sich erfolgende Entriegeln bzw. Öffnen des Kraftfahrzeug-Türschlosses 3 durch eine Kindersicherung oder dgl. bedarfsweise übersteuert werden, so daß dann kein Entriegeln oder Öffnen des Kraftfahrzeug-Türschlosses 3 erfolgt.Of course, this can be overridden by a child safety device or the like. If necessary, upon actuation of both actuators 11, 12 in itself unlocking or opening the motor vehicle door lock 3, so that then no unlocking or opening of the motor vehicle door lock 3 takes place.

Ein Öffnen des Kraftfahrzeug-Türschlosses 3 bzw. der Kraftfahrzeugtür 4 durch unbeabsichtigtes Betätigen eines Öffnungstasters 19 oder dgl. wird vorschlagsgemäß also dadurch verhindert, daß zwei Betätigungseinrichtungen 11, 12 vorgesehen und derart eingesetzt bzw. gestaltet oder ausgewertet werden, daß sich das Kraftfahrzeug-Türschloß 3 nur entriegelt bzw. öffnet, wenn beide Betätigungseinrichtungen 11, 12 gleichzeitig betätigt werden. Durch entsprechende Anordnung der Betätigungseinrichtungen 11, 12 erfordert das gleichzeitige Betätigen insbesondere ein zumindest teilweises Umfassen des Türinnengriffs 14 bzw. Eingreifen in den von dem Türinnengriff 14 zumindest teilweise abgetrennten bzw. umfaßten Innenraum 18.An opening of the motor vehicle door lock 3 or the motor vehicle door 4 by unintentional operation of an opening button 19 or the like. Provisionally thus prevented that two actuators 11, 12 are provided and used or designed or evaluated that the motor vehicle door lock 3 unlocks or opens only when both actuators 11, 12 are operated simultaneously. By appropriate arrangement of the actuators 11, 12, the simultaneous operation requires, in particular, at least partial encompassing of the inner door handle 14 or engagement with the inner space 18 at least partially separated or enclosed by the inner door handle 14.

Bedarfsweise können beide Betätigungseinrichtungen 11, 12 jeweils einen Taster 19 und/oder einen Sensor 21 und/oder einen geeigneten Schalter oder dgl. aufweisen. Vorzugsweise ist die auf der zum Fahrzeuginnenraum hin weisenden Seite oder Oberseite des Türinnengriffs 14 angeordnete oder in diese integrierte erste Betätigungsseinrichtung 11 derart ausgebildet, daß eine mechanische Betätigung - beim Darstellungsbeispiel des Tasters 19 - oder ein Verformen - also eine relativ kräftige mechanische Einwirkung - der Bedienperson zur Betätigung erforderlich ist.If necessary, both actuators 11, 12 each have a button 19 and / or a sensor 21 and / or a suitable switch or the like. Preferably, the side facing the vehicle interior side or top of the door inner handle 14 or integrated into this first actuating device 11 is formed such that a mechanical actuation - in the representation of the probe 19 - or deformation - so a relatively strong mechanical action - the operator is required for operation.

Die zweite Betätigungseinrichtung 12 ist vorzugsweise hingegen auf einer abgewandten bzw. zu dem vom Türinnengriff 14 zumindest teilweise begrenzten Innenraum 18 hin gewandten Seite oder Unterseite des Türinnengriffs 14 angeordnet oder darin integriert und derart ausgebildet, daß eine Annäherung oder Berührung - also allenfalls geringe mechanische Einwirkung einer Bedienperson-als Betätigung genügt. So wird einerseits die gewünschte Sicherung gegen ein ungewolltes Entriegeln oder Öffnen der Kraftfahrzeugtür 3 und andererseits eine einfache Bedienung, da sich die Bedienperson lediglich auf das aktive Betätigen der ersten Betätigungseinrichtung 11 konzentrieren muß, ermöglicht.The second actuator 12 is preferably, however, arranged on an opposite or to the interior of the door inner handle 14 at least partially limited 18 side or bottom of the door inner handle 14 or integrated therein and designed such that an approximation or contact - so at most low mechanical impact of a Operator-as actuation is sufficient. Thus, on the one hand, the desired safeguard against unintentional unlocking or opening of the motor vehicle door 3 and, on the other hand, a simple operation, since the operator only has to concentrate on the active actuation of the first actuating device 11.

Die vorschlagsgemäße Lösung ist grundsätzlich auch bei einem Türaußengriff oder bei sonstigen Handhabungselementen einsetzbar.The proposed solution is basically also used in an outside door handle or other handling elements.

Zusätzlich oder alternativ zu der beschriebenen elektrischen bzw. elektronischen Kombination bzw. Auswertung der Betätigungssignale von beiden Betätigungseinrichtungen 11 und 12 kann die zweite Betätigungseinrichtung 12 auch mechanisch auf die erste Betätigungseinrichtung 11 - beispielsweise als mechanische Sperre - wirken.In addition or as an alternative to the described electrical or electronic combination or evaluation of the actuating signals from both actuating devices 11 and 12, the second actuating device 12 can also act mechanically on the first actuating device 11 -for example as a mechanical lock.

Nach einer besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist das Kraftfahrzeug-Türschließsystem 2 mit einer Passiv-Entry-Funktion zur Entriegelung des Kraftfahrzeug-Türschlosses 3 ausgestattet. Dies wurde im allgemeinen Teil der Beschreibung bereits erläutert. Bei der Entriegelung mittels der Passive-Entry-Funktion werden hintereinander ein Anlaufintervall, ein Berechtigungs-Prüfintervall und ein Aktionsintervall durchlaufen. Das Anlaufintervall wird nun vorzugsweise durch die Betätigung zumindest einer der beiden Betätigungseinrichtungen 11, 12 gestartet.According to a particularly preferred embodiment, the motor vehicle door locking system 2 is equipped with a passive entry function for unlocking the motor vehicle door lock 3. This has already been explained in the general part of the description. When unlocking by means of the passive entry function, a start-up interval, an authorization check interval and an action interval are consecutively run through. The start-up interval is now preferably started by the actuation of at least one of the two actuating devices 11, 12.

Eine besonders kompakte Anordnung kann dadurch erreicht werden, daß die Betätigung der ersten Betätigungseinrichtung 11 das Anlaufmtervall startet und daß die Betätigung der zweiten Betätigungseinrichtung 12 die Öffnung des Kraftfahrzeug-Türschlosses 3 bewirkt, sofern das Aktionsintervall, also die Entriegelung des Kraftfahrzeug-Türschlosses 3, abgeschlossen ist.A particularly compact arrangement can be achieved in that the actuation of the first actuator 11 starts the start-up interval and that the actuation of the second actuator 12 causes the opening of the motor vehicle door lock 3, if the action interval, ie the unlocking of the motor vehicle door lock 3, completed is.

Optimal ist es bei dem mit einer Passive-Entry-Funktion ausgestatteten Kraftfahrzeug-Türschließsystem 2, wenn die erste Betätigungseinrichtung 11, durch die das Anlaufmtervall gestartet werden kann, als Näherungsschalter ausgestaltet ist. Dann ist nämlich gewährleistet, daß das Anlaufintervall und die darauf folgenden Intervalle bereits durchlaufen worden sind, bevor die Bedienperson die zweite Betätigungseinrichtung 12 betätigt. Die zweite Betätigungseinrichtung 12 ist hier vorzugsweise als Taster ausgestaltet.It is optimal in the equipped with a passive entry function motor vehicle door locking system 2, when the first actuator 11, by the start-up interval can be started, designed as a proximity switch. It is then ensured that the start-up interval and the subsequent intervals have already been run through before the operator actuates the second actuating device 12. The second actuator 12 is preferably configured here as a button.

Besonders vorteilhaft und praxisgerecht ist es, wenn die erste Betätigungseinrichtung 11 an einer von der Kraftfahrzeugtür 4 weg weisenden Seite angeordnet ist, so daß die Annäherung der Bedienperson frühzeitig erfaßbar ist.It is particularly advantageous and practical if the first actuating device 11 is arranged on a side facing away from the motor vehicle door 4 side, so that the approach of the operator can be detected early.

Hinsichtlich weiterer vorteilhafter Ausgestaltungen des Türaußengriffs bei dem mit einer Passive-Entry-Funktion ausgestatteten Kraftfahrzeug-Türschließsystem 2 darf auf die obigen Ausführungen verwiesen werden.With regard to further advantageous embodiments of the outside door handle in the equipped with a passive entry function motor vehicle door locking system 2 may be made to the above statements.

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  1. Motor vehicle door lock system (2) with an electrically activated motor vehicle door lock (3) and, on a motor vehicle door (4), with a first actuating device (11) which is assigned to the motor vehicle door lock (3) and the actuation of which for activating, in particular for unlocking and/or opening, the motor vehicle door lock (3) can be detected, characterized in that the motor vehicle door lock system (2) has a second actuating device (12) which is assigned to the motor vehicle door lock (3), and in that the motor vehicle door lock (3) can be unlocked and/or can be opened only upon simultaneous or consecutive actuation of the two actuating devices (11, 12).
  2. Motor vehicle door lock system according to Claim 1, characterized in that the first and/or second actuating device (11, 12) are or is designed in such a manner that an approach and/or contact, in particular of a body part of an operator, such as of a hand (16) and/or of a finger (17), and/or a deformation can be detected and can be evaluated as an actuation.
  3. Motor vehicle door lock system according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the first and/or second actuating device (11, 12) are or is designed as a push-button switch (19).
  4. Motor vehicle door lock system according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the first and/or second actuating device (11, 12) are or is designed as a preferably switching sensor (21).
  5. Motor vehicle door lock system according to Claim 4, characterized in that the sensor (21) is designed as a proximity switch and/or contact switch.
  6. Motor vehicle door lock system according to Claim 5, characterized in that the sensor (21) as a proximity switch operates inductively, capacitively or optically.
  7. Motor vehicle door lock system according to Claim 5, characterized in that the sensor (21) as a contact switch operates piezo-electrically.
  8. Motor vehicle door lock system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first actuating device (11) is designed as a push-button switch (19) and the second actuating device (12) is designed as a sensor (21).
  9. Motor vehicle door lock system according to Claim 8, characterized in that the motor vehicle door lock (3) can be unlocked and/or can be opened by actuation of the push-button switch (19) only when the sensor (21) detects an approach and/or contact, in particular of a body part of an operator, such as of a hand (16) and/or of a finger (17), and/or a deformation - preferably before detection of an actuation of the push-button switch (19).
  10. Motor vehicle door lock system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first and the second actuating device (11, 12) or at least the detection ranges thereof are arranged spaced apart from one another.
  11. Motor vehicle door lock system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first and/or second actuating device (11, 12) are or is arranged on an inside door handle (14) or on an outside door handle of a motor vehicle door (4), to which the motor vehicle door lock (3) is assigned, or are or is integrated therein or are or is assigned to one or both thereof.
  12. Motor vehicle door lock system according to Claim 11, characterized in that the actuating devices (11, 12) are arranged on mutually facing sides or mutually remote sides of the inside door handle (14) or of the outside door handle.
  13. Motor vehicle door lock system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the motor vehicle door lock (3) has a control unit (8), in particular for detecting and/or evaluating signals of the actuating devices (11, 12), preferably with respect to an actuation of the first and/or second actuating device (11, 12).
  14. Motor vehicle door lock system according to Claim 13, characterized in that the motor vehicle door lock (3) has an actuator (5) activated by the control unit (8).
  15. Motor vehicle door lock system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the motor vehicle (1) or the motor vehicle door lock system (2) has a preferably central control device (10), in particular for detecting and/or evaluating signals of the actuating devices (11, 12), preferably in respect of an actuation of the first and/or second actuating device (11, 12).
  16. Motor vehicle door lock system according to Claims 13 to 15, characterized in that actuating signals of the first and second actuating device (11, 12) can be evaluated by means of the control unit (8) and/or control device (10) to the effect of whether simultaneous and/or consecutive actuations are being carried out, wherein, in particular in the event of an affirmative answer, an unlocking and/or opening signal is output to the motor vehicle door lock (3) or to an actuator (5) of the motor vehicle door lock (3).
  17. Motor vehicle door lock system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the motor vehicle door lock system (2) is equipped with a passive entry function for unlocking the motor vehicle door lock (3), in that, upon unlocking by means of the passive entry function, a starting interval, authorization-checking interval and an action interval are passed through one after another, and in that the actuation of at least one of the two actuating devices (11, 12) starts the starting interval.
  18. Motor vehicle door lock system according to Claim 17, characterized in that the actuation of the first actuating device (11) starts the starting internal, and in that the actuation of the second actuating device (12) brings about the opening of the motor vehicle door lock (17) if the action interval is finished.
  19. Motor vehicle door lock system according to Claim 17 or 18, characterized in that the first actuating device (11) is designed as a sensor, preferably as a proximity switch.
  20. Motor vehicle door lock system according to Claim 19, characterized in that the second actuating device (12) is designed as a push-button switch.
  21. Motor vehicle door lock system according to Claim 11 and optionally one of Claims 12 to 20, characterized in that the inside door handle (14) or the outside door handle has both the first actuating device (11), the actuation of which for unlocking and/or opening a motor vehicle door lock (3) assigned to the motor vehicle door (4) can be detected electrically, and the second actuating device (12) which serves to unblock the first actuating device (11) or is connected or can be connected to the first actuating device (11) in such a manner that the motor vehicle door lock (3) can be unlocked and/or can be opened only upon simultaneous actuation of the two actuating devices (11, 12).
  22. Motor vehicle door lock system according to Claim 21, characterized in that the push-button switch (19) is arranged on a side pointing away from the motor vehicle door (4) and the sensor (21) is arranged on a side pointing to the motor vehicle door (4) or to an interior space (18) which is at least partially bounded by the door handle (14).
  23. Door handle, namely an inside door handle (14) or an outside door handle, for a motor vehicle door (4), with a first actuating device (11), the actuation of which for unlocking and/or opening a motor vehicle door lock (3) assigned to the motor vehicle door (4) can be detected electrically, characterized in that the door handle (14) has a second actuating device (12) which serves to unblock the first actuating device (11) or is connected to the first actuating device (11) integrated in the door handle (14) in such a manner that the motor vehicle door lock (3) can be unlocked and/or can be opened only upon simultaneous actuation of the two actuating devices (11, 12).
  24. Door handle according to Claim 23, characterized by the features of the respective characterizing part of one or more of Claims 2 to 11.
  25. Motor vehicle door with a motor vehicle door lock system according to one of Claims 1 to 22 and with an inside door handle (14) designed as per Claim 23 or 24.
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