EP2491208B1 - Flush handle device for a door of a vehicle - Google Patents

Flush handle device for a door of a vehicle Download PDF

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EP2491208B1
EP2491208B1 EP10773554.0A EP10773554A EP2491208B1 EP 2491208 B1 EP2491208 B1 EP 2491208B1 EP 10773554 A EP10773554 A EP 10773554A EP 2491208 B1 EP2491208 B1 EP 2491208B1
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Dirk MÜLLER
Mario Christensen
Stefan MÖNIG
Christof Brauner
Martin Witte
Norbert Heller
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Huf Huelsbeck and Fuerst GmbH and Co KG
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    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05BLOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B85/00Details of vehicle locks not provided for in groups E05B77/00 - E05B83/00
    • E05B85/10Handles
    • E05B85/107Pop-out handles, e.g. sliding outwardly before rotation
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05BLOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B85/00Details of vehicle locks not provided for in groups E05B77/00 - E05B83/00
    • E05B85/10Handles
    • E05B85/103Handles creating a completely closed wing surface
    • YGENERAL 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
    • Y10TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10STECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10S292/00Closure fasteners
    • Y10S292/31Lever operator, flush
    • YGENERAL 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
    • Y10TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10TTECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T292/00Closure fasteners
    • Y10T292/57Operators with knobs or handles
    • YGENERAL 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
    • Y10TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10TTECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T70/00Locks
    • Y10T70/50Special application
    • Y10T70/5611For control and machine elements
    • Y10T70/5757Handle, handwheel or knob
    • Y10T70/5761Retractable or flush handle
    • YGENERAL 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
    • Y10TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10TTECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T70/00Locks
    • Y10T70/50Special application
    • Y10T70/5889For automotive vehicles

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  • the present invention relates to a handle device of a locking device of a vehicle, with a handle part which is movably mounted to a door of the vehicle and is movable between a rest position and an operating position, wherein the handle part is arranged in the rest position flush with the outside of the door and in the Operating position protrudes outwardly from the outside of the door, wherein the handle part in the operating position for opening the door is manually operated, and further wherein an actuating unit is provided, by means of which the handle part is at least from the rest position can be transferred to the operating position upon activation of the actuating unit.
  • a handle device of a locking device of a vehicle is known.
  • the grip device describes the device arranged in the door of the vehicle.
  • the locking device includes the entire locking system, so that the Handle device is a part of the locking device, which preferably comprises all the grip devices on the vehicle and a central locking and, for example, a control unit for this.
  • the locking device comprises a lock which cooperates with the handle device, so that the grip device has to be operated manually in order to open the lock of the door, whereupon the door springs open.
  • the actuating unit of the arrangement shown is designed as a release button, which must be pressed to activate an internal mechanism that causes the projecting part of the handle in the operating position. To return the handle, it is necessary to press a locking button, whereby the return of the handle part is carried out in the rest position.
  • a disadvantage is that the gripping device has no means to close the door of the vehicle with a key or unlock.
  • a generic flush-mounted handle device with a lock cylinder is out of the WO 01/75252 A1 known.
  • the invention includes the technical teaching that the actuating unit has a detachable from the actuator unit aperture, and wherein a lock cylinder is provided and arranged in the handle device such that the lock cylinder is releasable by releasing the aperture.
  • the invention is based on the idea of extending the scope of the handle device by integrating a lock cylinder, wherein this is arranged such that the flush-mounted design of the handle device for a door of a vehicle maintained.
  • the actuating unit formed therewith comprises a diaphragm which represents the button for manual operation and which is detachably arranged on the actuating unit to release the lock cylinder when needed.
  • the release of the lock cylinder in this case describes at least one release of the front side, from which a key can be inserted into the closing channel of the lock cylinder.
  • the diaphragm can cover the lock cylinder, since the handle device is connected via the locking device with a central locking system, so that the lock cylinder must be operated only in case of failure or malfunction of the central locking system with a key.
  • the lock cylinder need not be located adjacent the handle assembly in the door of the vehicle, and may be advantageously integrated with the handle assembly without adversely affecting the appearance and handling of the handle assembly.
  • the panel is arranged in a rest position of the actuator unit flush with the outside of the door, and can be converted by manual operation in an activation position.
  • the panel goes flush with the outside of the door.
  • the handle part can have an outside panel, which is likewise formed flush with the panel of the actuating unit and the outside of the door of the vehicle.
  • the manual operation can be done by pressing the aperture with a finger, the direction of movement of the aperture must not be fixed.
  • the diaphragm can be pivotally movable, which will be discussed in more detail below.
  • the aperture is in the activation position in a depressed or pivoted into the handle device position in which the aperture is inside the rear flush mounting between the outside of the door, the handle device and the aperture on the handle part.
  • the actuating unit has an actuating element, wherein the diaphragm is arranged on the actuating element.
  • the actuating element describes the movable part of the actuating unit, wherein the actuating element may be connected to a blocking element which is in operative connection with the handle part in order to at least unlock it and transfer it from the rest position to the operating position.
  • the blocking element is activated by manual operation of the diaphragm and consequently a movement of the actuating element, so that the actuating unit is a drive for activating the blocking element.
  • the actuating element may have a receiving extension, wherein the aperture for the arrangement on the actuating element has a releasable connection with the receiving extension.
  • a handle holder may be provided, which is formed at least as part of a basic structure of the handle device and is preferably arranged on the inside of the door.
  • the actuating element can be pivotally received on the handle holder, so that the actuating element is mounted in the handle holder in a pivot axis.
  • the diaphragm is preferably arranged on the end of the receiving extension, and if the diaphragm is pressed in the direction of the inside of the gripping device and consequently in the direction of the grip holder by a manual pressure, similar to a key operation, the diaphragm can pivot with the actuating element about the pivot axis.
  • the handle device has a handle shell with an elongated extension, in which the handle part rests flush with the outside of the door with a likewise elongated extension at least in the rest position, wherein the aperture arranged in extension of the elongated extension of the handle and preferably adjacent to the handle part is.
  • the handle shell can be mounted with the handle portion of the outside of the door, wherein the handle holder is mounted with the operating unit from the inside of the door. Consequently, the handle shell and the handle bracket can be screwed together by means of at least one screw to effect a fixed arrangement of the handle bracket and the handle shell on the door.
  • the handle shell forms the basic structure of the grip device equally with the handle holder.
  • the handle Since the actuator is mounted on the inside of the door, the handle has a Opening through which extends the receiving extension of the actuating element therethrough.
  • the actuating unit When the handle shell is mounted, the actuating unit is not visible from the outside or only in the form of the receiving extension, this being essentially concealed by the applied aperture.
  • the aperture covers the lock cylinder to the outside of the handle device, the aperture partially releases the lock cylinder in a manual operation.
  • the resulting release of the lock cylinder does not have to be sufficient to operate with a key. Consequently, only the aperture of the operating unit, in particular the receiving extension must be released to release the lock cylinder so far that in the closing channel of the lock cylinder, a key is inserted.
  • the lock cylinder visible from the outside appears in appearance, the overall appearance of the handle device in the non-activated state is such that a lock cylinder is not visible from the outside.
  • the lock cylinder need not be introduced adjacent to the handle device in the door panel of the door of the vehicle but may be an integral part of the handle device.
  • the diaphragm pivots upon actuation of the actuating unit in the direction of the handle part, so that the diaphragm preferably pivots under the handle part.
  • the spacing between the handle part, in particular between the diaphragm on the handle part, and the aperture of the actuating unit is dimensioned such that when the diaphragm is pivoted in the direction of the handle part, there is no contact of the diaphragm with the handle part.
  • the panel pivots at least partially under the handle so that it must not be pressed vertically by manual operation in the handle device, in particular not perpendicular to the handle, but the aperture can be pivoted by manual guidance about the pivot axis, the inside in the Handle holder is arranged and received.
  • the diaphragm is positively secured to the actuating element, wherein the positive connection by moving the diaphragm in a removal direction relative to the Consfortatzes of the actuating element is releasable.
  • the positive connection between the diaphragm and the actuating element a Nuten entry has, so that the positive connection by moving the diaphragm in Nuten operationsscardi is releasable and so that at least one groove spring of at least one NutenausEnglishung is releasable.
  • the Nuten entry also known as dovetail or T-guide, may preferably comprise two NutenausEnglishept which are arranged either on the inside of the diaphragm or on the receiving extension.
  • the groove spring can be enclosed on the edge by the NutausEnglishept, so that the diaphragm can be locked on the actuating element by being moved against the Nuten operationsscardi until the groove spring locked in the NutausEnglishlessness.
  • the diaphragm may have a tool guide into which a tool is inserted, wherein the tool guide is preferably accessible when the shutter is transferred by manual operation in the activation position.
  • the actuating element and preferably the receiving extension having a locking means which can be latched in a counter-locking means on the diaphragm to prevent movement of the diaphragm in Nuten operationsscardi and thus in the removal direction.
  • the locking means may be arranged in extension of the tool guide, so that upon insertion of the tool into the tool guide and by interaction of the tool with the locking means, the locking means of the counter-locking means is releasable.
  • the locking means may engage in the manner of a snap connector in the counter-locking means, wherein the locking means may for example have a latching nose, and the counter-locking means may form a locking groove.
  • the geometric shape of the tool guide and in particular the interaction of the tool with the latching means are designed such that the tool is executable as a key, which is provided in particular for actuating the lock cylinder.
  • the tool guide can be present as a shallow depression on the inside in the diaphragm, into which, for example, a likewise flat key can be guided.
  • the key is guided along the tool guide until it comes into contact with the latching means, and consequently with the latching lug.
  • the latch on the front side a skew, and the key lifts the latch from the locking groove out.
  • the aperture moves in removal direction, without the actuator is further pivoted, the aperture can be removed and the lock cylinder is exposed. Subsequently, the lock cylinder can be operated with the key.
  • the object of the present invention is further achieved by a method for releasing a lock cylinder of a locking device of a vehicle, wherein the handle device is designed with a handle part which is movably mounted to a door of the vehicle and is movable between a rest position and an operating position, wherein the Handle in the rest position is arranged flush with the outside of the door and projecting outwardly in the operating position from the outside of the door, wherein the handle part in the operating position for opening the door is manually operated, further comprising an actuating unit is provided by means of the activation of the operating unit the handle part can be transferred at least from the rest position into the operating position, and wherein a lock cylinder is provided in the handle device.
  • the inventive method includes the technical teaching that the actuating unit has a detachable from the actuator unit aperture, and wherein a tool is provided, with which the connection between the diaphragm and the actuator unit is released and wherein the lock cylinder is arranged in the handle device in that the lock cylinder is released by releasing the shutter.
  • the release of the diaphragm from the actuating unit by means of the tool comprises an insertion of the tool into a tool guide on the diaphragm, wherein the diaphragm is transferred by manual operation in the activation position to make the tool guide accessible.
  • the latching means is arranged in extension of the tool guide, so that upon insertion of the tool into the tool guide and by interaction of the tool with the latching means, the latching means is released from the counter-latching means.
  • the method according to the invention comprises the steps of manually actuating the actuating unit, inserting a tool into a tool guide in the panel, releasing the latching connection of the latching means from the counter-latching means, moving the panel in the withdrawal direction and removing the panel.
  • FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of a handle device 1 according to the present invention in a flying view.
  • the components of the gripping device 1 are reproduced essentially in compliance with the order of assembly in a respective arrangement shown in front of each other, so that it is clarified in which way the gripping device 1 is mounted.
  • the door 11 of a vehicle which is schematically indicated by a door opening 30 is used.
  • the grip device 1 is mounted and thus arranged on the door 11 holding. Therefore, the following describes how and what components are mounted from the outside of the door 11 and how and which components from the inside of the door 11 with each other and against each other.
  • a handle portion 10 can be pivotally received in a handle shell 19, wherein the connection between the handle portion 10 and the handle shell 19 can be generated by a Schwenkachselement 31.
  • a receiving fork 32 On the handle shell 19 is a receiving fork 32, and between the receiving fork 32, a hinge portion 33 of the handle portion 10 is received and bolted to the Schwenkachselement 31.
  • the handle portion 10 is pivotally received in the handle shell 19 and it is created a first module that is individually handled as a structural unit and can be placed from the outside on the door 11.
  • a handle holder 17 which serves as a basic structure of the handle device 1 and of the Inside against the door opening 30 of the door 11 can be arranged.
  • the assembly of the actuating element 15 via cylinder pins 34 which can be inserted into holes or receptacles that are present in the handle bracket 17.
  • the actuating element 15 has a fork shape, so that the fork ends of the actuating element 15 are held by the cylindrical pins 34 on the handle holder 17.
  • the actuating element 15 is pivotable about a pivot axis 18, which is formed at the same time by the respective longitudinal extension of the cylindrical pins 34.
  • a spring element 35 the actuating element 15 is biased in a position which reflects the rest position of the actuating unit 12.
  • the spring element 35 can be arranged such that it encloses the cylinder pin 34 shown on the underside.
  • a lock cylinder 14 is shown, which is inserted into the handle holder 17 and is secured by a clamping washer 36 captive in the handle bracket 17.
  • a locking element 28 is shown, which is connected at one point with the actuating element 15, so that the connection is spaced from the pivot axis 18 is formed. If the actuating element 15 is pivoted about the pivot axis 18 by manual actuation, then the blocking element 28, preferably embodied as a wire or rod element, performs a movement in a movement axis 37.
  • the locking element 28 serves both the lock, the release and to issue the handle portion 10 from the rest position to the operating position.
  • the blocking element 28 forms a crash barrier by the locking function, so that it is prevented by the blocking element 28 that the grip part 10 can move from the rest position into the operating position when acceleration forces act on the grip part 10. For example, in an accident, an acceleration force acting on the handle portion 10, which is sufficient to convert this from the rest position to the operating position. Due to the arrangement of the blocking element 28, preferably in such a way that a positive connection between the handle part 10 and the handle holder 17 is formed, the handle part 10 can be transferred into the operating position exclusively when the actuating element 15 of the actuating unit 12 is activated.
  • the activation takes place by pivoting the actuating element 15 about the pivot axis 18. Only then will due to a movement of the blocking element 28 in the direction of the movement axis 37, a release of the positive connection between the handle part 10 and the handle holder 17 is generated, so that only then the handle part 10 can be moved. The result is a permanent crash barrier for the handle part 10, which is released only when the actuator unit 12 is activated.
  • the second module can be formed, which is screwed against the first module.
  • a screw element can be passed through a screw opening 38 and screwed into the handle holder.
  • the first module is screwed against the second module, and the handle device 1 is fixedly arranged on the door 11.
  • a further panel 39 can be arranged on the handle part 10, wherein a light-generating unit 40 can further be provided which can be inserted into the panel 39 in order to provide vehicle exterior lighting and / or provide, for example, a position light for the handle apparatus 1.
  • a spring element 29 may be provided, which is designed as a double leg spring and with a bridge portion 29a against the handle portion 10 and preferably against the receiving fork 32 of the handle portion 10 force-fitting comes to rest.
  • the handle member 10 is biased toward the rest position, so that the handle member 10 must be transferred against the bias of the spring member 29 from the rest position to the operating position by the actuating unit 12 is actuated, and the locking element 28 a displacement in the direction to the movement axis 37 performs.
  • FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of the handle device 1, which is installed in the door 11 of a vehicle.
  • the handle shell 19 can be seen, in which the handle part 10 rests, wherein the aperture 39 closes flush with the door 11 together with the panel 13 of the actuator unit.
  • the flush closure of the panels 13 and 39 is carried out at the same time flush transition of the edge, by the Handle shell 19 is formed.
  • the result is an integration of the handle device 1 in the outer skin of the door 11, without forming a paragraph, a protruding part or a geometrically recessed arrangement of the handle device 1.
  • no recessed grip is provided by which a manual enclosing the handle part of the handle device 1 would be possible.
  • the handle device 1 To operate the handle device 1 must first be pressed manually on the panel 13 so that it pivots in the direction of the aperture 39. As a result, by means of displacement of the blocking element 28 in the movement axis 37, the positive connection between the grip part 10 and the grip holder 17 is achieved to such an extent that the grip part 10 can rotate about the pivot axis element 31 in the receiving fork 32 of the grip shell 19. In this case, the handle part 10 enters an operating position, so that it can be enclosed manually. The operator can then pull on the grip part 10 in order to transfer it from a first operating position to a second operating position. The door 11 of the vehicle then springs open.
  • FIG. 3 the shutter 13 is shown after manual actuation of the actuator unit.
  • the aperture 13 of the lock cylinder 14 By pivoting the aperture 13 of the lock cylinder 14 is partially released. If the panel 13 is at least partially pivoted in the arrangement shown, the pivoting can only take place to a point without the handle part 10 already being moved from the rest position into the operating position. Due to the swiveled arrangement of the aperture 13, a tool guide 23 is released, which is introduced in the lower side of the aperture 13.
  • the tool guide 23 is formed like a groove, so that a tool 24, in the present case a key 24, can be introduced into the tool guide 23.
  • the key 24 is shown as it is already inserted into the tool guide 23 inside the diaphragm 13.
  • the diaphragm 13 can be released from the actuating unit. Consequently, the shutter can be taken out of the grip 19, so that the lock cylinder 14 is released.
  • FIG. 5 shows the removal of the diaphragm 13 from a receiving extension 16 which is integrally formed on the actuating element 15 of the actuating unit 12.
  • the panel 13 can be deducted together with the key 24 of the handle device 1.
  • FIG. 6 It shows only the receiving extension 16 of the actuating element 15 from the handle shell 19, which has an opening 41 through which the receiving extension 16 of the actuating element 15 extends therethrough.
  • FIG. 7 shows in a perspective view on the left side, the outside and right side, the inside of the panel 13.
  • Nutenausappelisme 22 are present, which are preferably made in one piece with the panel 13.
  • the panel 13 may be made as a plastic injection molded part, so that the NutenausEnglishept 22 are integrally formed on the diaphragm 13.
  • a counter-locking means 26 is shown in the form of a locking groove.
  • the NutenausEnglishept 22 have recesses 42, which serve as interruptions of the Nutenausappel Press 22.
  • a tool guide 23 is shown, which is introduced as a groove-like depression on the inside in the aperture 13.
  • FIGS. 8 and 9 show a perspective view of the actuating element 15 with the receiving extension 16.
  • 15 bolt holes 43 are shown at the end of the legs of the actuating element the cylindrical pins 34 can be passed.
  • a hinge assembly is formed, and the actuator 15 can pivot about the pivot axis 18.
  • a receiving link 44 is shown, in which the rod-like blocking element 28 is hooked. If the actuating element 15 pivots about the pivot axis 18, the blocking element 28 can thereby be moved in the movement axis 37.
  • the receiving extension 16 of the actuating element 15 is shown in more detail.
  • the receiving extension 16 has a groove spring 21 which has recesses 45 which can cooperate with the recesses 42 of the Nutenausappelière 22. If the diaphragm 13 is arranged in a form-fitting manner on the receiving extension 16, then the diaphragm 13 is pushed against the withdrawal direction 27 onto the receiving extension 16. In this case, the outer sides of the Nutenfeder 21 push into the NutenausEnglishept 22 a. Consequently, the groove spring 21 is received between the NutenausEnglishept 22. In the Fixing position engages the locking means 25 in the form of a latching nose in the counter-latching means 26 on the panel 13, which has the shape of a locking groove.
  • FIG. 9 allows a view into the positive connection between the receiving extension 16 of the actuating element 15 and the diaphragm 13.
  • a front view of the latching means 25 is shown as this is latched to the counter-latching means on the diaphragm 13.
  • the view shows how the positive connection between the groove spring 21 and the Nutenaus traditions 22 of the Nuten Adjust 20 is formed. If a key 24 having a substantially rectangular cross section is now inserted into the tool guide 23, the front side of the key 24 abuts a bevel which is present on the front side on the latching means 25. Thus, the latching means 25 is elastically deformed in the arrow direction shown, and the latching means 25 passes from the counter-latching means 26 of the diaphragm 13th

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Griffvorrichtung einer Schließeinrichtung eines Fahrzeugs, mit einem Griffteil, das zu einer Tür des Fahrzeugs beweglich gelagert ist und zwischen einer Ruhestellung und einer Betriebsstellung bewegbar ist, wobei das Griffteil in der Ruhestellung bündig zur Außenseite der Tür angeordnet ist und in der Betriebsstellung aus der Außenseite der Tür vorsprungartig hervorsteht, wobei das Griffteil in der Betriebsstellung zum Öffnen der Tür manuell bedienbar ist, und wobei ferner eine Betätigungseinheit vorgesehen ist, mittels der bei Aktivierung der Betätigungseinheit das Griffteil wenigstens von der Ruhestellung in die Betriebsstellung überführbar ist.The present invention relates to a handle device of a locking device of a vehicle, with a handle part which is movably mounted to a door of the vehicle and is movable between a rest position and an operating position, wherein the handle part is arranged in the rest position flush with the outside of the door and in the Operating position protrudes outwardly from the outside of the door, wherein the handle part in the operating position for opening the door is manually operated, and further wherein an actuating unit is provided, by means of which the handle part is at least from the rest position can be transferred to the operating position upon activation of the actuating unit.

Aus der DE 10 2004 036 663 A1 ist eine Griffvorrichtung einer Schließeinrichtung eines Fahrzeugs bekannt. Die Griffvorrichtung beschreibt vorliegend die in der Tür des Fahrzeugs angeordnete Vorrichtung. Die Schließeinrichtung umfasst hingegen das gesamte Schließsystem, so dass die Griffvorrichtung einen Teil der Schließeinrichtung darstellt, die vorzugsweise alle Griffvorrichtungen am Fahrzeug sowie eine Zentralverriegelung und beispielsweise eine Steuereinheit für diese umfasst. Insbesondere umfasst die Schließeinrichtung ein Schloss, das mit der Griffvorrichtung zusammenwirkt, so dass die Griffvorrichtung manuell bedient werden muss, um das Schloss der Tür zu öffnen, woraufhin die Tür aufspringt.From the DE 10 2004 036 663 A1 a handle device of a locking device of a vehicle is known. In the present case, the grip device describes the device arranged in the door of the vehicle. The locking device, however, includes the entire locking system, so that the Handle device is a part of the locking device, which preferably comprises all the grip devices on the vehicle and a central locking and, for example, a control unit for this. In particular, the locking device comprises a lock which cooperates with the handle device, so that the grip device has to be operated manually in order to open the lock of the door, whereupon the door springs open.

Die Betätigungseinheit der gezeigten Anordnung ist als Entriegelungstaste ausgeführt, die gedrückt werden muss, um eine innenliegende Mechanik zu aktivieren, die das Hervorspringen des Griffteils in die Betriebsstellung bewirkt. Zum Rückführen des Griffes ist es erforderlich, eine Verriegelungstaste zu drücken, wodurch die Rückführung des Griffteils in die Ruhestellung erfolgt. Nachteilhaft ist jedoch, dass die Griffvorrichtung keine Mittel aufweist, um die Tür des Fahrzeugs mit einem Schlüssel zu verschließen oder zu entriegeln.The actuating unit of the arrangement shown is designed as a release button, which must be pressed to activate an internal mechanism that causes the projecting part of the handle in the operating position. To return the handle, it is necessary to press a locking button, whereby the return of the handle part is carried out in the rest position. A disadvantage, however, is that the gripping device has no means to close the door of the vehicle with a key or unlock.

Eine gattungsgemäße flächenbündige Griffvorrichtung mit einem Schließzylinder ist aus der WO 01/75252 A1 bekannt.A generic flush-mounted handle device with a lock cylinder is out of the WO 01/75252 A1 known.

Es ist daher die Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, eine flächenbündige Griffvorrichtung mit einer alternativen Schließzylinder- und Betätigungsanordnung zu schaffen.It is therefore the object of the present invention to provide a flush-mounted handle device with an alternative lock cylinder and actuator assembly.

Diese Aufgabe wird mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 gelöst. Die Erfindung betrifft weiterhin ein Verfahren gemäß dem unabhängigen Anspruch 16. Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen der Erfindung sind in den abhängigen Ansprüchen angegeben.This object is achieved with the features of claim 1. The invention further relates to a method according to the independent claim 16. Advantageous developments of the invention are specified in the dependent claims.

Die Erfindung schließt die technische Lehre ein, dass die Betätigungseinheit eine von der Betätigungseinheit lösbare Blende aufweist, und wobei ein Schließzylinder vorgesehen und in der Griffvorrichtung derart angeordnet ist, dass der Schließzylinder durch das Lösen der Blende freigebbar ist.The invention includes the technical teaching that the actuating unit has a detachable from the actuator unit aperture, and wherein a lock cylinder is provided and arranged in the handle device such that the lock cylinder is releasable by releasing the aperture.

Die Erfindung geht dabei von dem Gedanken aus, den Funktionsumfang der Griffvorrichtung durch Integration eines Schließzylinders zu erweitern, wobei dieser derart angeordnet ist, dass die flächenbündige Ausführung der Griffvorrichtung für eine Tür eines Fahrzeugs beibehalten bleibt. Erfindungsgemäß wird unter anderem die aus dem Stand der Technik bekannte Entriegelungstaste nicht als einfache Taste ausgeführt, sondern die damit gebildete Betätigungseinheit umfasst eine Blende, die die Taste zur manuellen Bedienung darstellt und die lösbar an der Betätigungseinheit angeordnet ist, um den Schließzylinder bei Bedarf freizugeben. Die Freigabe des Schließzylinders beschreibt vorliegend wenigstens eine Freigabe der Vorderseite, von der aus ein Schlüssel in den Schließkanal des Schließzylinders eingeführt werden kann. Im gewöhnlichen Betrieb der Griffvorrichtung kann die Blende den Schließzylinder verdecken, da die Griffvorrichtung über die Schließeinrichtung mit einem Zentralverriegelungssystem verbunden ist, so dass der Schließzylinder lediglich bei Ausfall oder Störung des Zentralverriegelungssystems mit einem Schlüssel bedient werden muss. Insbesondere muss der Schließzylinder nicht neben der Griffvorrichtung in der Tür des Fahrzeugs angeordnet werden, und kann auf vorteilhafte Weise in der Griffvorrichtung integriert sein, ohne das Erscheinungsbild und die Handhabung der Griffvorrichtung negativ zu beeinflussen.The invention is based on the idea of extending the scope of the handle device by integrating a lock cylinder, wherein this is arranged such that the flush-mounted design of the handle device for a door of a vehicle maintained. According to the invention, inter alia, from the prior art known release button is not executed as a simple button, but the actuating unit formed therewith comprises a diaphragm which represents the button for manual operation and which is detachably arranged on the actuating unit to release the lock cylinder when needed. The release of the lock cylinder in this case describes at least one release of the front side, from which a key can be inserted into the closing channel of the lock cylinder. In the ordinary operation of the handle device, the diaphragm can cover the lock cylinder, since the handle device is connected via the locking device with a central locking system, so that the lock cylinder must be operated only in case of failure or malfunction of the central locking system with a key. In particular, the lock cylinder need not be located adjacent the handle assembly in the door of the vehicle, and may be advantageously integrated with the handle assembly without adversely affecting the appearance and handling of the handle assembly.

Mit Vorteil ist die Blende in einer Ruhestellung der Betätigungseinheit flächenbündig mit der Außenseite der Tür angeordnet, und ist durch manuelle Betätigung in eine Aktivierungsstellung überführbar. Um die flächenbündige Anordnung der Griffvorrichtung mit der Außenseite der Tür des Fahrzeugs vollständig zu gestalten, geht auch die Blende flächenbündig in die Außenseite der Tür über. Ferner kann das Griffteil eine außenseitige Blende aufweisen, die ebenfalls flächenbündig mit der Blende der Betätigungseinheit und der Außenseite der Tür des Fahrzeugs ausgebildet ist. Die manuelle Betätigung kann durch Drücken auf die Blende mit einem Finger erfolgen, wobei die Bewegungsrichtung der Blende nicht festgelegt sein muss. Insbesondere kann die Blende schwenkend bewegbar sein, worauf untenstehend näher eingegangen wird. Jedenfalls befindet sich die Blende in der Aktivierungsstellung in einer in die Griffvorrichtung eingedrückten bzw. eingeschwenkten Position, in der sich die Blende innenseitig hinter dem flächenbündigen Übergang zwischen der Außenseite der Tür, der Griffvorrichtung und der Blende auf dem Griffteil befindet. Insbesondere ergibt sich der Vorteil, dass Windgeräusche reduziert werden und die Unfallgefahr ist verringert, da keine aus der Außenhaut des Fahrzeugs hervorstehenden Teile die Griffvorrichtung bilden. Ferner erfolgt keine Verschmutzung der manuell zu bedienenden Teile, worin ein weiterer Vorteil zu sehen ist.Advantageously, the panel is arranged in a rest position of the actuator unit flush with the outside of the door, and can be converted by manual operation in an activation position. In order to make the flush arrangement of the handle device with the outside of the door of the vehicle completely, the panel goes flush with the outside of the door. Furthermore, the handle part can have an outside panel, which is likewise formed flush with the panel of the actuating unit and the outside of the door of the vehicle. The manual operation can be done by pressing the aperture with a finger, the direction of movement of the aperture must not be fixed. In particular, the diaphragm can be pivotally movable, which will be discussed in more detail below. In any case, the aperture is in the activation position in a depressed or pivoted into the handle device position in which the aperture is inside the rear flush mounting between the outside of the door, the handle device and the aperture on the handle part. In particular, there is the advantage that wind noise is reduced and the risk of accidents is reduced because no projecting from the outer skin of the vehicle parts form the handle device. Furthermore, there is no contamination of the manually operated parts, wherein a further advantage can be seen.

Weiterhin ist es von Vorteil, dass die Betätigungseinheit ein Betätigungselement aufweist, wobei die Blende am Betätigungselement angeordnet ist. Das Betätigungselement beschreibt den bewegbaren Teil der Betätigungseinheit, wobei mit dem Betätigungselement ein Sperrelement verbunden sein kann, das mit dem Griffteil in Wirkverbindung steht, um diesen wenigstens zu entsperren und von der Ruhestellung in die Betriebsstellung zu überführen. Das Sperrelement wird dabei durch manuelle Bedienung der Blende und folglich einer Bewegung des Betätigungselementes aktiviert, so dass die Betätigungseinheit einen Antrieb zur Aktivierung des Sperrelementes darstellt.Furthermore, it is advantageous that the actuating unit has an actuating element, wherein the diaphragm is arranged on the actuating element. The actuating element describes the movable part of the actuating unit, wherein the actuating element may be connected to a blocking element which is in operative connection with the handle part in order to at least unlock it and transfer it from the rest position to the operating position. The blocking element is activated by manual operation of the diaphragm and consequently a movement of the actuating element, so that the actuating unit is a drive for activating the blocking element.

Nach einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausführung der Griffvorrichtung kann das Betätigungselement einen Aufnahmefortsatz aufweisen, wobei die Blende zur Anordnung am Betätigungselement eine lösbare Verbindung mit dem Aufnahmefortsatz aufweist. Insbesondere kann eine Griffhalterung vorgesehen sein, die wenigstens als Teil einer Grundstruktur der Griffvorrichtung ausgebildet und vorzugsweise auf der Innenseite der Tür angeordnet ist. Dabei kann das Betätigungselement an der Griffhalterung schwenkbar aufgenommen sein, sodass das Betätigungselement in der Griffhalterung in einer Schwenkachse gelagert ist. Ist die Blende vorzugsweise endseitig am Aufnahmefortsatz angeordnet, und wird durch einen manuellen Druck, ähnlich einer Tastenbedienung, die Blende in Richtung zur Innenseite der Griffvorrichtung und folglich in Richtung zur Griffhalterung gedrückt, so kann die Blende mit dem Betätigungselement um die Schwenkachse verschwenken.According to a further advantageous embodiment of the handle device, the actuating element may have a receiving extension, wherein the aperture for the arrangement on the actuating element has a releasable connection with the receiving extension. In particular, a handle holder may be provided, which is formed at least as part of a basic structure of the handle device and is preferably arranged on the inside of the door. In this case, the actuating element can be pivotally received on the handle holder, so that the actuating element is mounted in the handle holder in a pivot axis. If the diaphragm is preferably arranged on the end of the receiving extension, and if the diaphragm is pressed in the direction of the inside of the gripping device and consequently in the direction of the grip holder by a manual pressure, similar to a key operation, the diaphragm can pivot with the actuating element about the pivot axis.

Vorzugsweise weist die Griffvorrichtung eine Griffschale mit einer länglichen Erstreckung auf, in der das Griffteil mit einer ebenfalls länglichen Erstreckung wenigstens in der Ruhestellung flächenbündig mit der Außenseite der Tür einliegt, wobei die Blende in Verlängerung der länglichen Erstreckung des Griffes und vorzugsweise angrenzend an das Griffteil angeordnet ist. Insbesondere kann die Griffschale mit dem Griffteil von der Außenseite der Tür montiert werden, wobei die Griffhalterung mit der Betätigungseinheit von der Innenseite der Tür montiert wird. Folglich können die Griffschale und die Griffhalterung mittels wenigstens eines Schraubelementes miteinander verschraubt werden, um eine feste Anordnung der Griffhalterung und der Griffschale an der Tür zu bewirken. Dabei bildet die Griffschale gleichermaßen mit der Griffhalterung die Grundstruktur der Griffvorrichtung. Da das Betätigungselement an der Innenseite der Tür montiert wird, weist die Griffschale eine Öffnung auf, durch die sich der Aufnahmefortsatz des Betätigungselementes hindurch erstreckt. Von der Außenseite ist bei montierter Griffschale die Betätigungseinheit nicht oder lediglich in Gestalt des Aufnahmefortsatzes sichtbar, wobei dieser im Wesentlichen durch die aufgebrachte Blende verdeckt ist.Preferably, the handle device has a handle shell with an elongated extension, in which the handle part rests flush with the outside of the door with a likewise elongated extension at least in the rest position, wherein the aperture arranged in extension of the elongated extension of the handle and preferably adjacent to the handle part is. In particular, the handle shell can be mounted with the handle portion of the outside of the door, wherein the handle holder is mounted with the operating unit from the inside of the door. Consequently, the handle shell and the handle bracket can be screwed together by means of at least one screw to effect a fixed arrangement of the handle bracket and the handle shell on the door. In this case, the handle shell forms the basic structure of the grip device equally with the handle holder. Since the actuator is mounted on the inside of the door, the handle has a Opening through which extends the receiving extension of the actuating element therethrough. When the handle shell is mounted, the actuating unit is not visible from the outside or only in the form of the receiving extension, this being essentially concealed by the applied aperture.

Mit Vorteil verdeckt die Blende den Schließzylinder zur Außenseite der Griffvorrichtung, wobei die Blende den Schließzylinder bei einer manuellen Betätigung teilweise wieder freigibt. Die dabei sich ergebende Freigabe des Schließzylinders muss jedoch nicht hinreichend sein, um diesen mit einem Schlüssel zu bedienen. Folglich muss erst die Blende von der Betätigungseinheit, insbesondere vom Aufnahmefortsatz gelöst werden, um den Schließzylinder derart weit freizugeben, dass in den Schließkanal des Schließzylinders ein Schlüssel einführbar ist. Da jedoch nur bei Betätigung der Blende der Schließzylinder von der Außenseite sichtbar in Erscheinung tritt, ist das Gesamterscheinungsbild der Griffvorrichtung im nichtaktivierten Zustand so beschaffen, dass ein Schließzylinder von der Außenseite nicht sichtbar ist. Insbesondere muss nach der erfindungsgemäßen Anordnung der Schließzylinder nicht benachbart zur Griffvorrichtung im Türblech der Tür des Fahrzeugs eingebracht werden sondern kann integraler Bestandteil der Griffvorrichtung sein.Advantageously, the aperture covers the lock cylinder to the outside of the handle device, the aperture partially releases the lock cylinder in a manual operation. However, the resulting release of the lock cylinder does not have to be sufficient to operate with a key. Consequently, only the aperture of the operating unit, in particular the receiving extension must be released to release the lock cylinder so far that in the closing channel of the lock cylinder, a key is inserted. However, since only on actuation of the diaphragm, the lock cylinder visible from the outside appears in appearance, the overall appearance of the handle device in the non-activated state is such that a lock cylinder is not visible from the outside. In particular, according to the arrangement according to the invention, the lock cylinder need not be introduced adjacent to the handle device in the door panel of the door of the vehicle but may be an integral part of the handle device.

Mit weiterem Vorteil verschwenkt die Blende bei Betätigung der Betätigungseinheit in Richtung zum Griffteil, so dass die Blende vorzugsweise unter das Griffteil schwenkt. Die Beabstandung zwischen dem Griffteil, insbesondere zwischen der Blende auf dem Griffteil, und der Blende der Betätigungseinheit ist derart bemessen, dass bei einem Verschwenken der Blende in Richtung zum Griffteil keine Berührung der Blende mit dem Griffteil stattfindet. Die Blende schwenkt dabei zumindest teilweise unter das Griffteil, so dass diese durch manuelle Bedienung nicht senkrecht in die Griffvorrichtung, insbesondere nicht senkrecht in die Griffschale, eingedrückt werden muss, sondern die Blende kann durch manuelle Führung um die Schwenkachse verschwenkt werden, die innenseitig in der Griffhalterung angeordnet und aufgenommen ist.With further advantage, the diaphragm pivots upon actuation of the actuating unit in the direction of the handle part, so that the diaphragm preferably pivots under the handle part. The spacing between the handle part, in particular between the diaphragm on the handle part, and the aperture of the actuating unit is dimensioned such that when the diaphragm is pivoted in the direction of the handle part, there is no contact of the diaphragm with the handle part. The panel pivots at least partially under the handle so that it must not be pressed vertically by manual operation in the handle device, in particular not perpendicular to the handle, but the aperture can be pivoted by manual guidance about the pivot axis, the inside in the Handle holder is arranged and received.

Vorzugsweise ist die Blende am Betätigungselement formschlüssig befestigt, wobei der Formschluss durch Bewegen der Blende in eine Entnahmerichtung relativ zum Aufnahmefortsatzes des Betätigungselementes lösbar ist. Dabei kann vorgesehen sein, dass der Formschluss zwischen der Blende und dem Betätigungselement eine Nutenführung aufweist, so dass der Formschluss durch Bewegen der Blende in Nutenführungsrichtung lösbar ist und so dass wenigstens eine Nutenfeder aus wenigstens einer Nutenausnehmung lösbar ist. Die Nutenführung, auch als Schwalbenschwanz- oder T-Führung bekannt, kann vorzugsweise zwei Nutenausnehmungen umfassen, die entweder innenseitig an der Blende oder am Aufnahmefortsatz angeordnet sind. Die Nutenfeder kann randseitig durch die Nutausnehmungen umschlossen werden, so dass die Blende am Betätigungselement verrastet werden kann, indem diese gegen die Nutenführungsrichtung bewegt wird, bis die Nutenfeder in den Nutausnehmungen verrastet.Preferably, the diaphragm is positively secured to the actuating element, wherein the positive connection by moving the diaphragm in a removal direction relative to the Aufnahmefortatzes of the actuating element is releasable. It can be provided that the positive connection between the diaphragm and the actuating element a Nutenführung has, so that the positive connection by moving the diaphragm in Nutenführungsrichtung is releasable and so that at least one groove spring of at least one Nutenausnehmung is releasable. The Nutenführung, also known as dovetail or T-guide, may preferably comprise two Nutenausnehmungen which are arranged either on the inside of the diaphragm or on the receiving extension. The groove spring can be enclosed on the edge by the Nutausnehmungen, so that the diaphragm can be locked on the actuating element by being moved against the Nutenführungsrichtung until the groove spring locked in the Nutausnehmungen.

Weiterhin mit Vorteil kann die Blende eine Werkzeugführung aufweisen, in die ein Werkzeug einführbar ist, wobei die Werkzeugführung vorzugsweise dann zugänglich ist, wenn die Blende durch manuelle Betätigung in die Aktivierungsstellung überführt ist. Dabei kann das Betätigungselement und vorzugsweise der Aufnahmefortsatz ein Rastmittel aufweisen, das in ein Gegenrastmittel an der Blende verrastbar ist, um ein Bewegen der Blende in Nutenführungsrichtung und damit in Entnahmerichtung zu verhindern.Furthermore, advantageously, the diaphragm may have a tool guide into which a tool is inserted, wherein the tool guide is preferably accessible when the shutter is transferred by manual operation in the activation position. In this case, the actuating element and preferably the receiving extension having a locking means which can be latched in a counter-locking means on the diaphragm to prevent movement of the diaphragm in Nutenführungsrichtung and thus in the removal direction.

Das Rastmittel kann in Verlängerung der Werkzeugführung angeordnet sein, so dass bei Einführen des Werkzeugs in die Werkzeugführung und durch Wechselwirkung des Werkzeugs mit dem Rastmittel das Rastmittel vom Gegenrastmittel lösbar ist. Das Rastmittel kann nach Art einer Schnappverbinders im Gegenrastmittel einrasten, wobei das Rastmittel beispielsweise eine Rastnase aufweisen kann, und das Gegenrastmittel kann eine Rastnut bilden. Wird also die Nutenfeder am Aufnahmefortsatz in die Nutenausnehmungen eingeführt, erfolgt dies in Nutenführungsrichtung. Dabei nähert sich der Rasthaken des Rastmittels der Rastnut des Gegenrastmittels an der Blende. Das Weiterführen der Nutenfeder in den Nutausnehmungen erfolgt so lange, bis der Rasthaken des Rastmittels in die Rastnut des Gegenrastmittels einrastet. Danach kann die Blende nur noch durch Wechselwirkung des Werkzeugs mit dem Rastmittel gelöst werden, wobei das Werkzeug den Rasthaken aus der Rastnut heraushebt. Folglich kann die Blende in Nutenführungsrichtung und folglich in Entnahmerichtung am Aufnahmefortsatz entlang geführt werden, bis die Nutenfeder nicht mehr formschlüssig durch die Nutenausnehmungen umschlossen ist.The locking means may be arranged in extension of the tool guide, so that upon insertion of the tool into the tool guide and by interaction of the tool with the locking means, the locking means of the counter-locking means is releasable. The locking means may engage in the manner of a snap connector in the counter-locking means, wherein the locking means may for example have a latching nose, and the counter-locking means may form a locking groove. Thus, if the groove spring is inserted into the Nutenausnehmungen the receiving extension, this is done in Nutenführungsrichtung. In this case, the latching hook of the latching means approaches the latching groove of the counter-latching means on the panel. The continuation of the groove spring in the Nutausnehmungen takes place until the latching hook of the locking means engages in the locking groove of the counter-locking means. Thereafter, the aperture can only be solved by interaction of the tool with the locking means, wherein the tool lifts the latching hook out of the locking groove. Consequently, the diaphragm can be guided in Nutenführungsrichtung and consequently in the removal direction along the receiving extension until the groove spring is no longer positively enclosed by the Nutenausnehmungen.

Gemäß einem weiteren Vorteil der Griffvorrichtung sind die geometrische Gestalt der Werkzeugführung und insbesondere die Wechselwirkung des Werkzeugs mit dem Rastmittel derart ausgebildet, dass das Werkzeug als Schlüssel ausführbar ist, der insbesondere zur Betätigung des Schließzylinders vorgesehen ist. Die Werkzeugführung kann als flache Vertiefung innenseitig in der Blende vorhanden sein, in die beispielsweise ein ebenfalls flacher Schlüssel entlang geführt werden kann. Dabei wird der Schlüssel so lange entlang der Werkzeugführung geführt, bis dieser in Kontakt mit dem Rastmittel, und folglich mit der Rastnase gelangt. Dabei weist die Rastnase vorderseitig eine Schrägung auf, und der Schlüssel hebt die Rastnase aus der Rastnut heraus. Wird nun die Blende in Entnahmerichtung bewegt, ohne dass das Betätigungselement weiter verschwenkt wird, so kann die Blende entnommen werden und der Schließzylinder ist freigelegt. Anschließend kann der Schließzylinder mit dem Schlüssel bedient werden.According to a further advantage of the gripping device, the geometric shape of the tool guide and in particular the interaction of the tool with the latching means are designed such that the tool is executable as a key, which is provided in particular for actuating the lock cylinder. The tool guide can be present as a shallow depression on the inside in the diaphragm, into which, for example, a likewise flat key can be guided. The key is guided along the tool guide until it comes into contact with the latching means, and consequently with the latching lug. In this case, the latch on the front side a skew, and the key lifts the latch from the locking groove out. Now, if the aperture moves in removal direction, without the actuator is further pivoted, the aperture can be removed and the lock cylinder is exposed. Subsequently, the lock cylinder can be operated with the key.

Die Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung wird ferner gelöst durch ein Verfahren zur Freigabe eines Schließzylinders einer Schließeinrichtung eines Fahrzeugs, wobei die Griffvorrichtung mit einem Griffteil ausgeführt ist, das zu einer Tür des Fahrzeugs beweglich gelagert ist und zwischen einer Ruhestellung und einer Betriebsstellung bewegbar ist, wobei das Griffteil in der Ruhestellung bündig zur Außenseite der Tür angeordnet ist und in der Betriebsstellung aus der Außenseite der Tür vorsprungartig hervorsteht, wobei das Griffteil in der Betriebsstellung zum Öffnen der Tür manuell bedienbar ist, wobei ferner eine Betätigungseinheit vorgesehen ist, mittels der bei Aktivierung der Betätigungseinheit das Griffteil wenigstens von der Ruhestellung in die Betriebsstellung überführbar ist, und wobei ein Schließzylinder in der Griffvorrichtung vorgesehen ist. Das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren schließt dabei die technische Lehre ein, dass die Betätigungseinheit eine von der Betätigungseinheit lösbare Blende aufweist, und wobei ein Werkzeug vorgesehen wird, mit dem die Verbindung zwischen der Blende und der Betätigungseinheit gelöst wird und wobei der Schließzylinder derart in der Griffvorrichtung angeordnet ist, dass der Schließzylinder durch ein Lösen der Blende freigegeben wird.The object of the present invention is further achieved by a method for releasing a lock cylinder of a locking device of a vehicle, wherein the handle device is designed with a handle part which is movably mounted to a door of the vehicle and is movable between a rest position and an operating position, wherein the Handle in the rest position is arranged flush with the outside of the door and projecting outwardly in the operating position from the outside of the door, wherein the handle part in the operating position for opening the door is manually operated, further comprising an actuating unit is provided by means of the activation of the operating unit the handle part can be transferred at least from the rest position into the operating position, and wherein a lock cylinder is provided in the handle device. The inventive method includes the technical teaching that the actuating unit has a detachable from the actuator unit aperture, and wherein a tool is provided, with which the connection between the diaphragm and the actuator unit is released and wherein the lock cylinder is arranged in the handle device in that the lock cylinder is released by releasing the shutter.

Das Lösen der Blende von der Betätigungseinheit mittels des Werkzeugs umfasst dabei ein Einführen des Werkzeugs in eine Werkzeugführung an der Blende, wobei die Blende durch manuelle Betätigung in die Aktivierungsstellung überführt wird, um die Werkzeugführung zugänglich zu machen.The release of the diaphragm from the actuating unit by means of the tool comprises an insertion of the tool into a tool guide on the diaphragm, wherein the diaphragm is transferred by manual operation in the activation position to make the tool guide accessible.

Weiterführend weist das Betätigungselement und vorzugsweise der Aufnahmefortsatz ein Rastmittel auf, das in ein Gegenrastmittel an der Blende verrastet wird, um ein Bewegen der Blende in Entnahmerichtung und insbesondere in Nutenführungsrichtung zu verhindern. Dabei ist das Rastmittel in Verlängerung der Werkzeugführung angeordnet, so dass bei Einführen des Werkzeugs in die Werkzeugführung und durch Wechselwirkung des Werkzeugs mit dem Rastmittel das Rastmittel aus dem Gegenrastmittel gelöst wird.In addition, the actuating element and preferably the receiving extension on a locking means which is locked in a counter-locking means on the diaphragm to prevent movement of the diaphragm in the removal direction and in particular in Nutenführungsrichtung. In this case, the latching means is arranged in extension of the tool guide, so that upon insertion of the tool into the tool guide and by interaction of the tool with the latching means, the latching means is released from the counter-latching means.

Das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren weist insbesondere die Schritte der manuellen Betätigung der Betätigungseinheit, das Einführen eines Werkzeugs in eine Werkzeugführung in der Blende, das Lösen der Rastverbindung des Rastmittels vom Gegenrastmittel, das Bewegen der Blende in Entnahmerichtung und das Entnehmen der Blende auf.In particular, the method according to the invention comprises the steps of manually actuating the actuating unit, inserting a tool into a tool guide in the panel, releasing the latching connection of the latching means from the counter-latching means, moving the panel in the withdrawal direction and removing the panel.

Weitere, die Erfindung verbessernde Maßnahmen werden nachstehend gemeinsam mit der Beschreibung eines bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiels der Erfindung anhand der Figuren näher dargestellt. Es zeigt:

Figur 1
ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Griffvorrichtung gemäß der vorliegenden Erfindung in einer fliegenden Anordnung,
Figur 2
die Griffvorrichtung in einer flächenbündigen Anordnung in der Tür eines Fahrzeugs,
Figur 3
einen Ausschnitt der Griffvorrichtung gemäß Figur 2, wobei die Blende nach manueller Betätigung von einer Ruhestellung in eine Aktivierungsstellung überführt ist,
Figur 4
die Griffvorrichtung gemäß Figur 3, wobei ein Werkzeug in Gestalt eines Schlüssels eingesetzt ist, um die Blende zu entnehmen,
Figur 5
die Griffvorrichtung gemäß Figur 4, wobei die Blende von der Griffvorrichtung entfernt wird,
Figur 6
die Griffvorrichtung mit einer entfernten Blende,
Figur 7
eine perspektivische Ansicht der Blende links von einer Außenseite und rechts von einer Innenseite,
Figur 8
eine erste Darstellung eines Betätigungselementes ohne Blende und
Figur 9
eine zweite Darstellung des Betätigungselementes mit einer angeordneten Blende.
Further, measures improving the invention will be described in more detail below together with the description of a preferred embodiment of the invention with reference to FIGS. It shows:
FIG. 1
an embodiment of the grip device according to the present invention in a flying arrangement,
FIG. 2
the gripping device in a flush arrangement in the door of a vehicle,
FIG. 3
a section of the handle device according to FIG. 2 wherein the shutter is transferred after manual actuation from a rest position to an activation position,
FIG. 4
the grip device according to FIG. 3 in which a tool in the form of a key is inserted to remove the shutter,
FIG. 5
the grip device according to FIG. 4 with the bezel being removed from the grip device,
FIG. 6
the grip device with a distant aperture,
FIG. 7
a perspective view of the panel left of an outside and right of an inside,
FIG. 8
a first illustration of an actuator without aperture and
FIG. 9
a second illustration of the actuating element with a arranged aperture.

Figur 1 zeigt ein Ausführungsbeispiel einer Griffvorrichtung 1 gemäß der vorliegenden Erfindung in einer fliegenden Ansicht. Die Komponenten der Griffvorrichtung 1 sind im Wesentlichen unter Einhaltung der Montagereihenfolge in einer jeweils voreinander gezeigten Anordnung wiedergegeben, so dass verdeutlicht wird, in welcher Weise die Griffvorrichtung 1 montiert wird. Als Aufnahme der Griffvorrichtung 1 dient die Tür 11 eines Fahrzeugs, die schematisch angedeutet durch eine Türöffnung 30 wiedergegeben ist. An diese Türöffnung 30 wird die Griffvorrichtung 1 montiert und damit an der Tür 11 haltend angeordnet. Daher wird nachfolgend beschrieben, wie und welche Komponenten von der Außenseite der Tür 11 und wie und welche Komponenten von der Innenseite der Tür 11 miteinander und gegeneinander montiert werden. FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of a handle device 1 according to the present invention in a flying view. The components of the gripping device 1 are reproduced essentially in compliance with the order of assembly in a respective arrangement shown in front of each other, so that it is clarified in which way the gripping device 1 is mounted. As a receptacle of the handle device 1, the door 11 of a vehicle, which is schematically indicated by a door opening 30 is used. At this door opening 30, the grip device 1 is mounted and thus arranged on the door 11 holding. Therefore, the following describes how and what components are mounted from the outside of the door 11 and how and which components from the inside of the door 11 with each other and against each other.

Die vor der Tür 11 dargestellten Komponenten werden von der Außenseite montiert, wobei die hinter der Tür 11 dargestellten Komponenten von der Innenseite montiert werden. Zunächst kann ein Griffteil 10 in einer Griffschale 19 schwenkbar aufgenommen werden, wobei die Verbindung zwischen dem Griffteil 10 und der Griffschale 19 durch ein Schwenkachselement 31 erzeugt werden kann. An der Griffschale 19 befindet sich eine Aufnahmegabel 32, und zwischen der Aufnahmegabel 32 kann ein Gelenkabschnitt 33 des Griffteils 10 aufgenommen und mit dem Schwenkachselement 31 verbolzt werden. Damit ist der Griffteil 10 schwenkbar in der Griffschale 19 aufgenommen und es ist ein erstes Modul geschaffen, das als bauliche Einheit einzeln handhabbar ist und von der Außenseite auf die Tür 11 aufgesetzt werden kann.The components shown in front of the door 11 are mounted from the outside, with the components shown behind the door 11 being mounted from the inside. First, a handle portion 10 can be pivotally received in a handle shell 19, wherein the connection between the handle portion 10 and the handle shell 19 can be generated by a Schwenkachselement 31. On the handle shell 19 is a receiving fork 32, and between the receiving fork 32, a hinge portion 33 of the handle portion 10 is received and bolted to the Schwenkachselement 31. Thus, the handle portion 10 is pivotally received in the handle shell 19 and it is created a first module that is individually handled as a structural unit and can be placed from the outside on the door 11.

Um ein zweites, einzeln handhabbares Modul zur Montage zu schaffen, ist eine Griffhalterung 17 vorgesehen, die als Grundstruktur der Griffvorrichtung 1 dient und von der Innenseite gegen die Türöffnung 30 der Tür 11 anordbar ist. An der Griffhalterung 17 wird ein Betätigungselement 15 montiert, das einen Bestandteil einer Betätigungseinheit 12 bildet. Die Montage des Betätigungselementes 15 erfolgt über Zylinderstifte 34, die in Bohrungen bzw. Aufnahmen eingeführt werden können, die in der Griffhalterung 17 vorhanden sind. Das Betätigungselement 15 weist eine Gabelform auf, so dass die Gabelenden des Betätigungselementes 15 durch die Zylinderstifte 34 an der Griffhalterung 17 gehalten sind. Dadurch ist das Betätigungselement 15 um eine Schwenkachse 18 schwenkbar, die gleichzeitig durch die jeweilige Längserstreckung der Zylinderstifte 34 gebildet wird. Durch ein Federelement 35 wird das Betätigungselement 15 in eine Stellung vorgespannt, die die Ruhestellung der Betätigungseinheit 12 wiedergibt. Das Federelement 35 kann dabei derart angeordnet sein, dass dieses den unterseitig dargestellten Zylinderstift 34 umschließt.In order to provide a second, individually manageable module for mounting, a handle holder 17 is provided, which serves as a basic structure of the handle device 1 and of the Inside against the door opening 30 of the door 11 can be arranged. An actuating element 15, which forms part of an actuating unit 12, is mounted on the grip holder 17. The assembly of the actuating element 15 via cylinder pins 34 which can be inserted into holes or receptacles that are present in the handle bracket 17. The actuating element 15 has a fork shape, so that the fork ends of the actuating element 15 are held by the cylindrical pins 34 on the handle holder 17. As a result, the actuating element 15 is pivotable about a pivot axis 18, which is formed at the same time by the respective longitudinal extension of the cylindrical pins 34. By a spring element 35, the actuating element 15 is biased in a position which reflects the rest position of the actuating unit 12. The spring element 35 can be arranged such that it encloses the cylinder pin 34 shown on the underside.

Weiterhin ist ein Schließzylinder 14 gezeigt, der in die Griffhalterung 17 eingesetzt wird und durch eine Klemmscheibe 36 verliersicher in der Griffhalterung 17 befestigt wird. Weiterhin ist ein Sperrelement 28 gezeigt, das an einer Stelle mit dem Betätigungselement 15 verbunden ist, sodass die Verbindung beabstandet zur Schwenkachse 18 ausgebildet ist. Wird das Betätigungselement 15 durch manuelle Betätigung um die Schwenkachse 18 verschwenkt, so führt das Sperrelement 28, vorzugsweise ausgeführt als Draht- oder Stangenelement, eine Bewegung in einer Bewegungsachse 37 aus.Furthermore, a lock cylinder 14 is shown, which is inserted into the handle holder 17 and is secured by a clamping washer 36 captive in the handle bracket 17. Furthermore, a locking element 28 is shown, which is connected at one point with the actuating element 15, so that the connection is spaced from the pivot axis 18 is formed. If the actuating element 15 is pivoted about the pivot axis 18 by manual actuation, then the blocking element 28, preferably embodied as a wire or rod element, performs a movement in a movement axis 37.

Das Sperrelement 28 dient dabei sowohl der Verriegelung, der Entriegelung als auch zur Ausstellung des Griffteils 10 von der Ruhestellung in die Betriebsstellung. Gleichzeitig bildet das Sperrelement 28 eine Crashsperre durch die Verriegelungsfunktion, so dass durch das Sperrelement 28 verhindert ist, dass das Griffteil 10 von der Ruhestellung in die Betriebsstellung gelangen kann, wenn Beschleunigungskräfte auf das Griffteil 10 wirken. Beispielsweise kann bei einem Unfall eine Beschleunigungskraft auf das Griffteil 10 wirken, die hinreichend ist, um dieses von der Ruhestellung in die Betriebsstellung zu überführen. Durch die Anordnung des Sperrelementes 28, vorzugsweise derart, dass ein Formschluss zwischen dem Griffteil 10 und der Griffhalterung 17 entsteht, kann das Griffteil 10 ausschließlich dann in die Betriebsstellung überführt werden, wenn das Betätigungselement 15 der Betätigungseinheit 12 aktiviert wird. Die Aktivierung erfolgt dabei durch Verschwenken des Betätigungselementes 15 um die Schwenkachse 18. Erst dann wird aufgrund einer Bewegung des Sperrelementes 28 in Richtung der Bewegungsachse 37 ein Lösen des Formschlusses zwischen dem Griffteil 10 und der Griffhalterung 17 erzeugt, so dass nur dann das Griffteil 10 bewegt werden kann. Im Ergebnis ergibt sich eine dauerhafte Crashsperre für das Griffteil 10, die ausschließlich dann gelöst wird, wenn die Betätigungseinheit 12 aktiviert wird.The locking element 28 serves both the lock, the release and to issue the handle portion 10 from the rest position to the operating position. At the same time, the blocking element 28 forms a crash barrier by the locking function, so that it is prevented by the blocking element 28 that the grip part 10 can move from the rest position into the operating position when acceleration forces act on the grip part 10. For example, in an accident, an acceleration force acting on the handle portion 10, which is sufficient to convert this from the rest position to the operating position. Due to the arrangement of the blocking element 28, preferably in such a way that a positive connection between the handle part 10 and the handle holder 17 is formed, the handle part 10 can be transferred into the operating position exclusively when the actuating element 15 of the actuating unit 12 is activated. The activation takes place by pivoting the actuating element 15 about the pivot axis 18. Only then will due to a movement of the blocking element 28 in the direction of the movement axis 37, a release of the positive connection between the handle part 10 and the handle holder 17 is generated, so that only then the handle part 10 can be moved. The result is a permanent crash barrier for the handle part 10, which is released only when the actuator unit 12 is activated.

Ist die Griffhalterung 17 mit den genannten Komponenten vorkonfektioniert, so kann dadurch das zweite Modul gebildet werden, das gegen das erste Modul verschraubt wird. Hierzu kann durch eine Schrauböffnung 38 ein Schraubelement hindurchgeführt und in der Griffhalterung eingeschraubt werden. Damit wird das erste Modul gegen das zweite Modul verschraubt, und die Griffvorrichtung 1 ist fest an der Tür 11 angeordnet. Abschließend kann eine weitere Blende 39 am Griffteil 10 angeordnet werden, wobei weiterführend eine lichterzeugende Einheit 40 vorgesehen sein kann, die in die Blende 39 einsetzbar ist, um eine Fahrzeugaußenbeleuchtung zu schaffen und/oder beispielsweise ein Positionslicht für die Griffvorrichtung 1 bereitzustellen.If the handle holder 17 is prefabricated with the mentioned components, then the second module can be formed, which is screwed against the first module. For this purpose, a screw element can be passed through a screw opening 38 and screwed into the handle holder. Thus, the first module is screwed against the second module, and the handle device 1 is fixedly arranged on the door 11. Finally, a further panel 39 can be arranged on the handle part 10, wherein a light-generating unit 40 can further be provided which can be inserted into the panel 39 in order to provide vehicle exterior lighting and / or provide, for example, a position light for the handle apparatus 1.

Ferner kann ein Federelement 29 vorgesehen sein, das als Doppelschenkelfeder ausgeführt ist und mit einem Brückenabschnitt 29a gegen das Griffteil 10 und vorzugsweise gegen die Aufnahmegabel 32 des Griffteils 10 kraftausübend zur Anlage gelangt. Durch das Federelement 29 wird das Griffteil 10 in Richtung zur Ruhestellung vorgespannt, so dass das Griffteil 10 gegen die Vorspannung des Federelementes 29 von der Ruhestellung in die Betriebsstellung überführt werden muss, indem die Betätigungseinheit 12 betätigt wird, und das Sperrelement 28 eine Verlagerung in Richtung zur Bewegungsachse 37 ausführt. Dabei erfolgt nicht nur ein Lösen eines Form-schlusses zwischen dem Griffteil 10 und der Griffhalterung 17, der durch das Sperrele-ment 28 erzeugt wird, sondern das Sperrelement 28 drückt das Griffteil 10 zusätzlich gegen die Vorspannung des Federelementes 29 in die Betriebsstellung.Further, a spring element 29 may be provided, which is designed as a double leg spring and with a bridge portion 29a against the handle portion 10 and preferably against the receiving fork 32 of the handle portion 10 force-fitting comes to rest. By the spring element 29, the handle member 10 is biased toward the rest position, so that the handle member 10 must be transferred against the bias of the spring member 29 from the rest position to the operating position by the actuating unit 12 is actuated, and the locking element 28 a displacement in the direction to the movement axis 37 performs. In this case, not only a release of a form-fit between the handle part 10 and the handle holder 17, which is generated by the Sperrele-element 28, but the locking element 28 presses the handle member 10 in addition to the bias of the spring element 29 in the operating position.

Figur 2 zeigt eine perspektivische Ansicht der Griffvorrichtung 1, die in der Tür 11 eines Fahrzeugs eingebaut ist. Dabei ist die Griffschale 19 erkennbar, in der der Griffteil 10 einliegt, wobei die Blende 39 gemeinsam mit der Blende 13 der Betätigungseinheit flächenbündig mit der Tür 11 abschließt. Der flächenbündige Abschluss der Blenden 13 und 39 erfolgt unter gleichzeitig flächenbündigem Übergang des Randes, der durch die Griffschale 19 gebildet ist. Im Ergebnis ergibt sich eine Integration der Griffvorrichtung 1 in die Außenhaut der Tür 11, ohne dass sich ein Absatz, ein hervorstehender Teil oder eine geometrisch zurückgebildete Anordnung der Griffvorrichtung 1 bildet. Insbesondere ist keine Griffmulde vorhanden, durch die ein manuelles Umschließen des Griffteils der Griffvorrichtung 1 ermöglicht wäre. Zur Bedienung der Griffvorrichtung 1 muss zunächst manuell auf die Blende 13 gedrückt werden, so dass diese in Richtung zur Blende 39 verschwenkt. Dadurch wird mittels Verschieben des Sperrelementes 28 in der Bewegungsachse 37 der Formschluss zwischen dem Griffteil 10 und der Griffhalterung 17 soweit gelöst, dass sich der Griffteil 10 um das Schwenkachselement 31 in der Aufnahmegabel 32 der Griffschale 19 drehen kann. Dabei gelangt der Griffteil 10 in eine Betriebsstellung, so dass dieser manuell umschlossen werden kann. Daraufhin kann der Bediener am Griffteil 10 ziehen, um diesen von einer ersten Betriebsstellung in eine zweite Betriebsstellung zu überführen. Daraufhin springt die Tür 11 des Fahrzeugs auf. FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of the handle device 1, which is installed in the door 11 of a vehicle. In this case, the handle shell 19 can be seen, in which the handle part 10 rests, wherein the aperture 39 closes flush with the door 11 together with the panel 13 of the actuator unit. The flush closure of the panels 13 and 39 is carried out at the same time flush transition of the edge, by the Handle shell 19 is formed. The result is an integration of the handle device 1 in the outer skin of the door 11, without forming a paragraph, a protruding part or a geometrically recessed arrangement of the handle device 1. In particular, no recessed grip is provided by which a manual enclosing the handle part of the handle device 1 would be possible. To operate the handle device 1 must first be pressed manually on the panel 13 so that it pivots in the direction of the aperture 39. As a result, by means of displacement of the blocking element 28 in the movement axis 37, the positive connection between the grip part 10 and the grip holder 17 is achieved to such an extent that the grip part 10 can rotate about the pivot axis element 31 in the receiving fork 32 of the grip shell 19. In this case, the handle part 10 enters an operating position, so that it can be enclosed manually. The operator can then pull on the grip part 10 in order to transfer it from a first operating position to a second operating position. The door 11 of the vehicle then springs open.

In Figur 3 ist die Blende 13 nach manueller Betätigung der Betätigungseinheit gezeigt. Durch das Verschwenken der Blende 13 wird der Schließzylinder 14 teilweise freigegeben. Ist die Blende 13 in der gezeigten Anordnung wenigstens teilweise verschwenkt, kann die Verschwenkung lediglich bis zu einem Punkt erfolgen, ohne dass das Griffteil 10 bereits von der Ruhestellung in die Betriebsstellung bewegt wird. Durch die verschwenkte Anordnung der Blende 13 wird eine Werkzeugführung 23 freigegeben, die unterseitig in der Blende 13 eingebracht ist. Die Werkzeugführung 23 ist nutartig ausgebildet, so dass ein Werkzeug 24, vorliegend ein Schlüssel 24, in die Werkzeugführung 23 eingeführt werden kann.In FIG. 3 the shutter 13 is shown after manual actuation of the actuator unit. By pivoting the aperture 13 of the lock cylinder 14 is partially released. If the panel 13 is at least partially pivoted in the arrangement shown, the pivoting can only take place to a point without the handle part 10 already being moved from the rest position into the operating position. Due to the swiveled arrangement of the aperture 13, a tool guide 23 is released, which is introduced in the lower side of the aperture 13. The tool guide 23 is formed like a groove, so that a tool 24, in the present case a key 24, can be introduced into the tool guide 23.

In Figur 4 ist der Schlüssel 24 gezeigt, wie dieser bereits in die Werkzeugführung 23 innenseitig in der Blende 13 eingeführt ist. Durch Wechselwirkung des als Schlüssel 24 ausgeführten Werkzeugs 24 mit der Verbindung zwischen der Blende 13 und dem Betätigungselement kann die Blende 13 von der Betätigungseinheit gelöst werden. Folglich kann die Blende aus der Griffschale 19 herausgenommen werden, so dass der Schließzylinder 14 freigegeben wird.In FIG. 4 the key 24 is shown as it is already inserted into the tool guide 23 inside the diaphragm 13. By interaction of the tool 24 designed as a key 24 with the connection between the diaphragm 13 and the actuating element, the diaphragm 13 can be released from the actuating unit. Consequently, the shutter can be taken out of the grip 19, so that the lock cylinder 14 is released.

Figur 5 zeigt die Entnahme der Blende 13 von einem Aufnahmefortsatz 16, der am Betätigungselement 15 der Betätigungseinheit 12 angeformt ist. Die Blende 13 kann dabei gemeinsam mit dem Schlüssel 24 von der Griffvorrichtung 1 abgezogen werden. FIG. 5 shows the removal of the diaphragm 13 from a receiving extension 16 which is integrally formed on the actuating element 15 of the actuating unit 12. The panel 13 can be deducted together with the key 24 of the handle device 1.

Figur 6 zeigt die Griffvorrichtung 1 mit einer entnommenen Blende 13. Dabei steht lediglich der Aufnahmefortsatz 16 des Betätigungselementes 15 aus der Griffschale 19 hervor, die eine Öffnung 41 aufweist, durch die sich der Aufnahmefortsatz 16 des Betätigungselementes 15 hindurch erstreckt. FIG. 6 It shows only the receiving extension 16 of the actuating element 15 from the handle shell 19, which has an opening 41 through which the receiving extension 16 of the actuating element 15 extends therethrough.

Figur 7 zeigt in einer perspektivischen Ansicht linksseitig die Außenseite und rechtsseitig die Innenseite der Blende 13. In der Innenseite der Blende 13 sind Nutenausnehmungen 22 vorhanden, die vorzugsweise einteilig mit der Blende 13 ausgeführt sind. Die Blende 13 kann als Kunststoff-Spritzgussteil hergestellt sein, so dass die Nutenausnehmungen 22 innenseitig an der Blende 13 angeformt sind. Ferner ist ein Gegenrastmittel 26 in Form einer Rastnut gezeigt. Die Nutenausnehmungen 22 besitzen Aussparungen 42, die als Unterbrechungen der Nutenausnehmungen 22 dienen. Weiterhin ist eine Werkzeugführung 23 gezeigt, die als nutenartige Vertiefung innenseitig in der Blende 13 eingebracht ist. FIG. 7 shows in a perspective view on the left side, the outside and right side, the inside of the panel 13. In the inside of the panel 13 Nutenausnehmungen 22 are present, which are preferably made in one piece with the panel 13. The panel 13 may be made as a plastic injection molded part, so that the Nutenausnehmungen 22 are integrally formed on the diaphragm 13. Furthermore, a counter-locking means 26 is shown in the form of a locking groove. The Nutenausnehmungen 22 have recesses 42, which serve as interruptions of the Nutenausnehmungen 22. Furthermore, a tool guide 23 is shown, which is introduced as a groove-like depression on the inside in the aperture 13.

Die Figuren 8 und 9 zeigen eine perspektivische Ansicht des Betätigungselementes 15 mit dem Aufnahmefortsatz 16. Um das Betätigungselement 15 schwenkbar um die Schwenkachse 18 anzuordnen, und um die Zylinderstifte 34 durch die Schenkel des gabelförmigen Betätigungselementes 15 hindurchzuführen, sind am Ende der Schenkel des Betätigungselementes 15 Bolzenöffnungen 43 gezeigt, durch die die Zylinderstifte 34 hindurchgeführt werden können. Damit wird eine Gelenkanordnung gebildet, und das Betätigungselement 15 kann um die Schwenkachse 18 schwenken. Des Weiteren ist eine Aufnahmekulisse 44 gezeigt, in die das stangenartige Sperrelement 28 eingehängt wird. Schwenkt das Betätigungselement 15 um die Schwenkachse 18, so kann dadurch das Sperrelement 28 in der Bewegungsachse 37 bewegt werden.The FIGS. 8 and 9 show a perspective view of the actuating element 15 with the receiving extension 16. In order to pivot the actuating member 15 about the pivot axis 18, and to pass around the cylindrical pins 34 through the legs of the fork-shaped actuating element 15, 15 bolt holes 43 are shown at the end of the legs of the actuating element the cylindrical pins 34 can be passed. Thus, a hinge assembly is formed, and the actuator 15 can pivot about the pivot axis 18. Furthermore, a receiving link 44 is shown, in which the rod-like blocking element 28 is hooked. If the actuating element 15 pivots about the pivot axis 18, the blocking element 28 can thereby be moved in the movement axis 37.

Weiterhin ist der Aufnahmefortsatz 16 des Betätigungselementes 15 näher dargestellt. Der Aufnahmefortsatz 16 weist eine Nutenfeder 21 auf, welche Aussparungen 45 aufweist, die mit den Aussparungen 42 der Nutenausnehmungen 22 zusammenwirken können. Wird die Blende 13 formschlüssig auf dem Aufnahmefortsatz 16 angeordnet, so wird die Blende13 entgegen der Entnahmerichtung 27 auf den Aufnahmefortsatz 16 aufgeschoben. Dabei schieben sich die Außenseiten der Nutenfeder 21 in die Nutenausnehmungen 22 ein. Folglich ist die Nutenfeder 21 zwischen den Nutenausnehmungen 22 aufgenommen. In der Befestigungsposition rastet das Rastmittel 25 in Form einer Rastnase in das Gegenrastmittel 26 an der Blende 13 ein, die die Form einer Rastnut aufweist. In der eingerasteten Stellung stimmt die Position der Aussparungen 42 an den Nutenausnehmungen 22 in Entnahmerichtung 27 nicht mit der Position der Aussparungen 45 an der Nutenfeder 21 überein. Wird jedoch mit einem Werkzeug 24 das federelastisch bewegbare, zungenartige Rastmittel 25 entgegen der Anordnung der Blende 13 elastisch verformt, so gelangt das Rastmittel 25 aus dem Gegenrastmittel 26 heraus. Folglich ist die Blende 13 in Entnahmerichtung 27 bewegbar, wenigstens bis die Aussparungen 42 der Nutenausnehmungen 22 mit den Aussparungen 45 der Nutenfeder 21 übereinstimmen. Im Ergebnis kann die Blende 13 abgenommen werden, da der Formschluss nunmehr gelöst ist.Furthermore, the receiving extension 16 of the actuating element 15 is shown in more detail. The receiving extension 16 has a groove spring 21 which has recesses 45 which can cooperate with the recesses 42 of the Nutenausnehmungen 22. If the diaphragm 13 is arranged in a form-fitting manner on the receiving extension 16, then the diaphragm 13 is pushed against the withdrawal direction 27 onto the receiving extension 16. In this case, the outer sides of the Nutenfeder 21 push into the Nutenausnehmungen 22 a. Consequently, the groove spring 21 is received between the Nutenausnehmungen 22. In the Fixing position engages the locking means 25 in the form of a latching nose in the counter-latching means 26 on the panel 13, which has the shape of a locking groove. In the locked position, the position of the recesses 42 on the Nutenausnehmungen 22 in the withdrawal direction 27 does not match the position of the recesses 45 on the Nutenfeder 21. However, if the resiliently movable, tongue-like latching means 25 is elastically deformed against the arrangement of the panel 13 with a tool 24, then the latching means 25 comes out of the counter-latching means 26. Consequently, the aperture 13 in the removal direction 27 is movable, at least until the recesses 42 of the Nutenausnehmungen 22 coincide with the recesses 45 of the Nutenfeder 21. As a result, the diaphragm 13 can be removed because the positive connection is now solved.

Figur 9 ermöglicht eine Ansicht in den Formschluss zwischen dem Aufnahmefortsatz 16 des Betätigungselementes 15 und der Blende 13. Dabei ist eine Vorderansicht des Rastmittels 25 gezeigt, wie dieses mit dem Gegenrastmittel an der Blende 13 verrastet ist. Ferner zeigt die Ansicht, wie der Formschluss zwischen der Nutenfeder 21 und den Nutenausnehmungen 22 der Nutenführung 20 ausgebildet ist. Wird nun ein Schlüssel 24 mit einem im Wesentlichen rechteckigen Querschnitt in die Werkzeugführung 23 eingeführt, so stößt die Vorderseite des Schlüssel 24 auf eine Schräge, die vorderseitig am Rastmittel 25 vorhanden ist. Damit wird das Rastmittel 25 in gezeigter Pfeilrichtung elastisch verformt, und das Rastmittel 25 gelangt aus dem Gegenrastmittel 26 der Blende 13. FIG. 9 allows a view into the positive connection between the receiving extension 16 of the actuating element 15 and the diaphragm 13. In this case, a front view of the latching means 25 is shown as this is latched to the counter-latching means on the diaphragm 13. Furthermore, the view shows how the positive connection between the groove spring 21 and the Nutenausnehmungen 22 of the Nutenführung 20 is formed. If a key 24 having a substantially rectangular cross section is now inserted into the tool guide 23, the front side of the key 24 abuts a bevel which is present on the front side on the latching means 25. Thus, the latching means 25 is elastically deformed in the arrow direction shown, and the latching means 25 passes from the counter-latching means 26 of the diaphragm 13th

Die Erfindung beschränkt sich in ihrer Ausführung nicht auf das vorstehend angegebene bevorzugte Ausführungsbeispiel. Vielmehr ist eine Anzahl von unter die Ansprüche fallenden Varianten denkbar, welche von der dargestellten Lösung auch bei grundsätzlich anders gearteten Ausführungen Gebrauch macht.The invention is not limited in its execution to the above-mentioned preferred embodiment. Rather, a number of falling under the claims variants is conceivable, which makes use of the illustrated solution even with fundamentally different types of use.

BezugszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

11
Griffvorrichtunghandle device
1010
Griffteilhandle part
1111
Türdoor
1212
Betätigungseinheitoperating unit
1313
Blendecover
1414
Schließzylinderlock cylinder
1515
Betätigungselementactuator
1616
AufnahmefortsatzSeat extension
1717
Griffhalterunghandle bracket
1818
Schwenkachseswivel axis
1919
Griffschalegrip
2020
NutenführungGroove Guide
2121
NutenfederNutenfeder
2222
NutenausnehmungNutenausnehmung
2323
Werkzeugführungtool guide
2424
Werkzeug, SchlüsselTool, key
2525
Rastmittel (am Aufnahmefortsatz)Latching means (at the shooting extension)
2626
Gegenrastmittel (an Blende)Counter-latching means (on panel)
2727
Entnahmerichtungremoval direction
2828
Sperrelementblocking element
2929
Federelementspring element
29a29a
Brückenabschnittbridge section
3030
Türöffnungdoorway
3131
SchwenkachselementSchwenkachselement
3232
Aufnahmegabelreceiving fork
3333
Gelenkabschnitthinge section
3434
Zylinderstiftstraight pin
3535
Federelementspring element
3636
Klemmscheibeclamping disc
3737
Bewegungsachsemotion axis
3838
Schrauböffnungscrew opening
3939
Blendecover
4040
lichterzeugende Einheitlight-generating unit
4141
Öffnungopening
4242
Aussparungrecess
4343
Bolzenöffnungbolt hole
4444
Aufnahmekulisserecording setting
4545
Aussparungrecess

Claims (20)

  1. A handle device (1) of a locking unit of a vehicle,
    with a handle section (10), which is moveably mounted on a door (11) of the vehicle, and can be moved between an inoperative position and an operative position, wherein
    in the inoperative position the handle section (10) is arranged flush with the outer face of the door (11), and in the operative position protrudes from the outer face of the door (11) in the form of a protuberance, wherein in the operative position the handle section (10) can be manually operated for purposes of opening the door (11), and wherein
    an actuation unit (12) is also provided, by means of which, with the activation of the actuation unit (12), the handle section (10) can be translated at least from the inoperative position into the operative position, wherein
    the actuation unit (12) has a faceplate (13) that can be released from the actuation unit (12), and wherein
    a lock cylinder (14) is provided, and is arranged in the handle device (1) such that the lock cylinder (14) can be exposed by the release of the faceplate (13).
  2. The handle device (1) in accordance with claim 1,
    characterised in that,
    in an inoperative position of the actuation unit (12) the faceplate (13) is arranged flush with the outer face of the door (11), and by manual actuation can be translated into an activation position.
  3. The handle device (1) in accordance with claim 1 or 2,
    characterised in that,
    the actuation unit (12) has an actuation element (15), wherein the faceplate (13) is arranged on the actuation element (15).
  4. The handle device (1) in accordance with claim 3,
    characterised in that,
    the actuation element (15) has a seating extension (16), wherein
    for purposes of arrangement on the actuation element (15), the faceplate (13) has a releasable connection with the seating extension (16).
  5. The handle device (1) in accordance with one of the above-cited claims,
    characterised in that,
    a handle mounting (17) is provided, which is designed as at least part of a basic structure of the handle device (1), and is preferably arranged on the inner face of the door (11).
  6. The handle device (1) in accordance with claim 5,
    characterised in that,
    the actuation element (15) is pivotably seated on the handle mounting (17), and wherein the actuation element (15) is mounted in the handle mounting (17) on a pivot axis (18).
  7. The handle device (1) in accordance with one of the above-cited claims,
    characterised in that,
    the faceplate (13) covers the lock cylinder (14) on the outer face of the handle device (1), and by manual actuation partially exposes the lock cylinder.
  8. The handle device (1) in accordance with one of the above-cited claims,
    characterised in that,
    the handle device (1) has a handle shell (19) with a longitudinal extent, in which the handle section (10), likewise with a longitudinal extent, is enclosed flush with the outer face of the door (11), at least in the inoperative position, wherein the faceplate (13) is arranged in an extension of the longitudinal extent of the handle section (10), and preferably adjacent to the handle section (10).
  9. The handle device (1) in accordance with one of the above-cited claims,
    characterised in that,
    with an actuation of the actuation unit (12) the faceplate (13) pivots in the direction of the handle section (10), such that the faceplate (13) preferably pivots under the handle section (10).
  10. The handle device (1) in accordance with one of the above-cited claims,
    characterised in that,
    the faceplate (13) is attached to the actuation element (15) in a form fit, and wherein the form fit can be released by movement of the faceplate (13) into an extraction direction (27).
  11. The handle device (1) in accordance with one of the above-cited claims,
    characterised in that,
    the form fit between the faceplate (13) and the actuation element (15) has a slot guide (20), such that the form fit can be released by movement of the faceplate (13) in the slot guide direction, and such that at least one slot spring (21) can be released from at least one slot recess (22).
  12. The handle device (1) in accordance with one of the above-cited claims,
    characterised in that,
    the faceplate (13) has a tool guide (23), into which a tool (24) can be introduced, wherein the tool guide (23) is preferably then accessible if the faceplate (13) is translated by manual actuation into the activation position.
  13. The handle device (1) in accordance with one of the above-cited claims,
    characterised in that,
    the actuation element (15), and preferably the seating extension (16), has a latching means (25), which can be latched into a reciprocal latching means (26) on the faceplate (13) so as to prevent a movement of the faceplate (13) in the extraction direction (27) and thus in the slot guide direction.
  14. The handle device (1) in accordance with claim 11,
    characterised in that,
    the latching means (25) is arranged in an extension of the tool guide (23), such that with the introduction of the tool (24) into the tool guide (23) the latching means (25) can be released from the reciprocal latching means (26) by an interaction of the tool (24) with the latching means (25).
  15. The handle device (1) in accordance with one of the above-cited claims,
    characterised in that,
    the geometrical configuration of the tool guide (23), and in particular the interaction of the tool (24) with the latching means (25), are designed such that the tool (24) can be implemented as a key (24), which in particular is provided for purposes of actuating the lock cylinder (14).
  16. A method for purposes of exposing a lock cylinder (14) of a locking unit of a vehicle, wherein
    a handle device (1) is executed with a handle section (10), which is moveably mounted on a door (11) of the vehicle, and can be moved between an inoperative position and an operative position, wherein in the inoperative position the handle section (10) is arranged flush with the outer face of the door (11), and in the operative position protrudes from the outer face of the door (11) in the form of a protuberance, wherein
    in the operative position the handle section (10) can be manually operated for purposes of opening the door (11), and is implemented with an actuation unit (12), by means of which, with the activation of the actuation unit (12), the handle section (10) can be translated at least from the inoperative position into the operative position, and wherein a lock cylinder (14) is provided in the handle device (1),
    characterised in that,
    the actuation unit (12) has a faceplate that can be released from the actuation unit (12), and wherein a tool (24) is provided, with which the connection between the faceplate (13) and the actuation unit (12) is released, and in that,
    the lock cylinder (14) is arranged in the handle device (1) such that the lock cylinder (14) is exposed by a release of the faceplate (13).
  17. The method in accordance with claim 16,
    characterised in that,
    the faceplate (13) has a tool guide (23), into which the tool (24) is introduced, wherein by manual actuation the faceplate (13) is translated into the activation position so as to make the tool guide (23) accessible.
  18. The method in accordance with claim 17,
    characterised in that,
    the actuation element (15) and preferably the seating extension (16), has a latching means (25), which is latched into a reciprocal latching means (26) on the faceplate (13) so as to prevent a movement of the faceplate (13) in the extraction direction (27) and in particular in the slot guide direction.
  19. The method in accordance with claim 17 or 18,
    characterised in that,
    the latching means (25) is arranged in an extension of the tool guide (23), such that with the introduction of the tool (24) into the tool guide (23) the latching means (25) is released from the reciprocal latching means (26) by an interaction of the tool (24) with the latching means (25).
  20. The method in accordance with claims 17 to 19,
    characterised in that,
    the exposure of the lock cylinder (14) comprises the following steps:
    - manual actuation of the actuation unit (12),
    - introduction of a tool (24) into a tool guide in the faceplate (13),
    - release of the latching connection of the latching means (25) from the reciprocal latching means (26),
    - movement of the faceplate (13) in the extraction direction,
    - extraction of the faceplate (13).
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