JP4306310B2 - Door handle grip and door handle device - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a door handle grip that is operated to operate a door, a door handle grip, and a door handle device that includes a handle frame that is fixed to the door and supports the door handle grip.
[0002]
[Prior art]
As a conventional door handle grip and door handle device of this type, those described in Patent Document 1 described below are known.
[0003]
In this conventional door handle device, two screws pass through the door panel from the outside of the door panel and are connected to a frame inside the door panel (inside the door). By this connection, the frame is fixed inside the door panel. The door handle grip includes two arm portions that extend from the outside of the door panel to the inside of the door panel through an opening formed in the panel, and are connected to the inside of the frame. The door handle grip is arranged outside the door panel by supporting the arm portion on the frame. Further, a cable as a sensor is routed in the door handle grip.
[0004]
[Patent Document 1]
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-308149 (see FIGS. 1 and 3)
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In this conventional door handle device, the screw head of the screw is located outside the door panel, and the door handle grip is disposed on one screw head (so as to cover the screw head). Here, when changing the shape of the door handle grip to prevent the door handle grip and the screw head from interfering with each other, it is also necessary to prevent the cable routed in the door handle grip from interfering with other members. is there.
[0006]
Therefore, an object of the present invention is to suppress interference between a convex portion on a door panel and a door handle grip without causing damage due to interference of a harness in the door handle grip with another member in the door handle device.
[0011]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the first technical means taken in the present invention includes a frame fixed to the other surface side of the door panel, and an opening formed in the door panel from one surface side of the door panel. A door handle device comprising a handle grip disposed on one side of the door panel by being supported by the frame, wherein the door panel is disposed on the frame and inserted through the door panel from the other side toward the one side. A fixing member for fixing the frame to the door panel; the door handle grip being open to the door panel side and capable of accommodating a protruding portion of the fixing member from the door panel; and disposed in the door handle grip. a recess harness is routed which is connected to the electrical members to be set, a and toward the door panel side within the recess the projecting part clamping In projecting, it is to the recess and configured to include a pair of guide partitioning into a position in which position said harness the protrusion is disposed is disposed.
[0012]
In this configuration, since the recess for accommodating the protruding portion of the fixing member of the frame is formed in the door handle grip, interference between the protruding portion and the door handle grip can be suppressed. In addition, a harness connected to the electrical component is routed in the recess, and this harness is guided by the guide while avoiding the protruding portion. Therefore, it is suppressed that a harness is damaged by interfering with a protrusion part. And in this structure, since the magnitude | size (size of a protrusion direction) of a fixing member is hard to be restricted by interference with a door handle grip, the freedom degree of design of a fixing member becomes large.
[0015]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, the present invention will be described based on embodiments referring to the drawings.
[0016]
FIG. 1 shows a cross-sectional view of a door handle device 10 (door handle device) according to the present invention in a state where the door handle device 10 (door handle device) is disposed on an outer panel 2 (door panel) of a door 1. In addition, as this Embodiment, although the door 1 is demonstrated as a side door of a vehicle, a door is not restricted to this. It may be a vehicle back door or the like, or may be a door other than the vehicle. FIG. 2 is a front view (a front view in the II direction in FIG. 1) of the handle grip 11 (door handle grip) constituting the door handle device 10. FIG. 3 is a rear view of the handle grip 11. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line IV-IV in FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VV in FIG.
[0017]
As shown in FIG. 1, the door handle device 10 includes a handle grip 11 and a handle frame 12 (handle frame). The handle frame 12 includes a curved portion 12a that is aligned with the concave portion 2a of the outer panel 2 in the vicinity of the center in the longitudinal direction (L direction in the drawing), and is fixed to the door inner side surface 2b (other surface) side of the outer panel 2. . In the handle frame 12, two frame openings 12d and 12e are formed on both sides in the longitudinal direction with the curved portion 12a interposed therebetween. On the other hand, the outer panel 2 also has panel openings 2d and 2e (openings). In a state where the handle frame 12 is fixed to the outer panel 2, the frame openings 12d and 12e are in a positional relationship corresponding to the panel openings 2d and 2e, respectively.
[0018]
The handle frame 12 is fixed to the outer panel 2 on both sides in the longitudinal direction across the curved portion 12a. One end side (the left side in FIG. 1) of the handle frame is fixed by a fixing means 20 including a grommet 21 (fixing member) and a screw 22. The grommet 21 is locked to the handle frame 12 by a flange 21a and a locking claw 21c (shown in FIG. 5). And the protrusion part 21b (convex part, protrusion part) integrally formed from the collar part 21a and the latching claw 21c makes the opening part 2f for fixation of the outer panel 2 from the door inner surface 2b side, the door outer side surface 2c (one surface) ) It is configured to be inserted in the side direction. As shown in detail in FIG. 5, the protruding portion 21 b has a so-called snap structure in which the fixing opening 2 f is inserted by bending and deforming in the W direction shown in FIG. 5, which is the width direction of the handle grip 12. . Then, the screw 22 is screwed into the protruding portion 21b from the state of FIG. 1 in which the protruding portion 21b is inserted through the fixing opening 2f. By this screwing, the protruding portion 21b spreads in the W direction shown in FIG. 5, and the rigidity of the protruding portion 21b is secured. Then, one end side of the handle frame 12 is fixed to the outer panel 2. As is clear from the above description, in the state where the handle frame 12 is fixed to the outer panel 2, the protruding portion 21b of the grommet 21 is positioned on the outer panel 2 (on the door outer surface 2c).
[0019]
On the other end side (the right side in FIG. 1) of the handle frame 12, a key cylinder 23 and a key cylinder cap 24 that covers the key cylinder 23 are disposed in the frame opening 12e. A screw 25 is disposed on the other end side of the handle frame 12. The screw 25 connects the handle frame 12 and the key cylinder 23. When the screw 25 is screwed in, the handle frame 12 and the key cylinder 23 are configured to sandwich the outer panel 2, and the other end side of the handle frame 12 is fixed to the outer panel 2 by this clamping force. The outer panel 2 may be sandwiched between the handle frame 12 and the key cylinder cap 24.
[0020]
Next, the handle grip 12 will be described with reference to FIGS. As is apparent from FIGS. 3 and 4, the handle grip 12 includes a handle body 30 and a handle cover 40, and has a configuration in which an intermediate space 50 is provided therebetween.
[0021]
The handle main body 30 includes a swing center arm 31 extending to the inside of the door 1 on one end side (left side in FIG. 1) in the longitudinal direction (L direction in the drawing). Further, the other end side in the longitudinal direction (the right side in FIG. 1) is provided with an operating arm 32 extending into the door 1. The swing center arm 31 extends into the door 1 through the panel opening 2 d of the outer panel 2 and is supported in the frame opening 12 d of the handle frame 12. Similarly, the operating arm 32 also extends into the door 1 through the panel opening 2 e of the outer panel 2 and is supported in the frame opening 12 e of the handle frame 12. As described above, the handle grip 11 is supported by the handle frame 12 from the door outer surface 2c side of the outer panel 2 through the openings 12d and 12e.
[0022]
The handle grip 11 is configured to be swingable in the S direction in FIG. 1 with respect to the handle frame 12, that is, the door 1, with the tip of the swing center arm 31 as the center. On the other hand, the operating arm 32 is engaged with the bell crank arm 33 at its tip. The bell crank arm 33 is connected to a door lock device (not shown) disposed in the door 1 via a rod or the like (not shown).
[0023]
In addition, the handle body 30 is formed with a recess 34 that opens to the outer panel 2 side (lower side in FIG. 1) over substantially the entire length in the longitudinal direction (L direction in the drawing). The handle cover 40 covers a predetermined portion of the recess 34. As apparent from FIG. 3, the handle grip 11 has a combined portion with the handle cover 40 on the outer panel 2 side that is difficult to visually recognize. In other words, the side opposite to the easily visible outer panel 2 (design surface side) is superior in design because the combination portion of the handle body 30 and the handle cover 40 is not located. The recess 34 is configured by a first recess 34 a that forms an intermediate space 50 by being covered with the handle cover 40, and a second recess 34 b (depression) that is not covered by the handle cover 40. The recess 34a and the second recess 34b are integrally connected. In addition, the 2nd recessed part 34b becomes a magnitude | size which can accommodate the protrusion part 21b of the grommet 21. FIG.
[0024]
The handle cover 40 is fixed to the handle body 30 at both ends in the longitudinal direction (L direction in the drawing). One end side (left side in FIG. 1) is fixed by heat caulking, and the other end side (right side in FIG. 1) is fixed with a screw 41.
[0025]
As is clear from FIGS. 3 and 4, a locking means 11 a including a locking hole 35 and a locking claw 42 is provided between the handle body 30 and the handle cover 40. That is, the handle main body 30 is formed with four locking holes 35 from the center in the width direction (W direction in the figure) toward the outer side, and the handle cover 40 is similarly formed from the center in the width direction to the outer side. Locking claws 42 are formed in the direction. By this locking means 11a, the backlash between the handle cover 40 and the handle body 30 is suppressed. The handle grip 11 is operated so that a hand is put in the space between the handle cover 40 and the recess 2a of the outer panel 2 and a finger is attached to the handle cover 40 side and pulled in the S direction in FIG. That is, a load at the time of operation is input to the handle cover 40. Therefore, suppressing the play between the handle cover 40 and the handle body 30 is very useful from the viewpoint of operational feeling.
[0026]
An antenna 51 (electrical member), a sensor 52 (electrical component), and a switch 53 (electrical component) are disposed in the middle space 50 that is inside the handle grip 11. A harness 54 (harness) is connected to each of the antenna 51, the sensor 52, and the switch 53. The harness 54 is routed in the second recess 34 b and extends into the door 1 from the vicinity of the swing center arm 32. And finally, it is electrically connected to the ECU (not shown) of the vehicle via the connector 55.
[0027]
Next, the wiring configuration of the harness 54 in the second recess 34b will be described. As apparent from FIG. 5, the second recess 34 b is offset in the protruding direction of the protruding portion 21 b of the grommet 21 (P direction in FIG. 5) and the width direction of the handlebar grip 11 (W direction in the drawing). Two ribs 36 (guides) projecting from the handle body 30 toward the outer panel 2 are formed. The harness 54 is routed on the opposite side (F side in FIG. 5) to the side (E side in FIG. 5) where the protruding portion 21b is located with the rib 36 as a reference. That is, the harness 54 is configured to be guided by avoiding the protruding portion 21b so as not to interfere with the protruding portion 21b by the rib 36. As shown in FIGS. 1, 3, and 4, a cover 57 is disposed on the harness 54 at a portion that contacts the rib 36. The cover 57 bundles a plurality of harnesses 54, thereby simplifying the routing configuration in the second recess 34 b and preventing damage to the harnesses 54.
[0028]
As described above, the handle grip 11 is configured to form the second recess 34b and route the harness 54 therein. Therefore, the handle grip 11 is made larger (for example, in the thickness direction of the handle grip 11 (shown in the figure) as compared with the case where a space for routing the harness 54 is further set in the handle grip 11 in addition to the second recess 34b. The size of the second recess 34b (for example, the size in the T direction in the figure) can be set large without incurring an increase in size in the T direction). Therefore, even if the size of the protruding portion 21b of the grommet 21 (for example, the size in the T direction in the drawing) is set larger, it does not interfere with the handlebar grip 11. In other words, there is less possibility that the size of the protruding portion 21b is restricted by the interference with the handle grip 11. As a result, it can be said that the degree of freedom in designing the grommet 21 is increased.
[0029]
Moreover, since the harness 54 is guided by the rib 36 while avoiding the protruding portion 21b, the harness 54 is not damaged by interfering with the protruding portion 21b.
[0030]
Here, the operation of the door handle device 10 will be briefly described. First, when opening the door 1, as described above, a hand is put in the space between the handle grip 11 and the outer panel 2, and the handle grip 11 is pulled in the S direction in FIG. As a result, the bell crank arm 33 is activated, the latch mechanism (not shown) of the door lock device is activated, and the door 1 can be opened with respect to the vehicle body.
[0031]
Next, the operation of the antenna 51, the sensor 52, and the switch 53 will be described. These operate to switch between the unlocked state and the locked state of the door lock device. In the locked state, the antenna 51 transmits a request signal having a predetermined frequency based on an electrical signal from the ECU of the vehicle. When the key carried by the user of the vehicle receives a signal, the key transmits a response signal. The ECU of the vehicle can receive a response signal from the key via an antenna (not shown). When the vehicle ECU receives the response signal, it recognizes that the user of the vehicle is in the vicinity of the vehicle and enters an unlock standby state.
[0032]
In this state, when the user of the vehicle brings his hand close to the handle grip 11, the sensor 52 detects the approach of the hand and sends an electrical signal to the ECU. As the sensor 52, for example, a capacitance sensor or the like is used. When the signal from the sensor 52 is input, the ECU drives the actuator in the door lock device to switch the door lock device from the locked state to the unlocked state.
[0033]
In the unlocked state, as described above, when the ECU recognizes that the user of the vehicle exists in the vicinity of the vehicle, and the switch 53 is operated via the operation button 56, The ECU drives the actuator in the door lock device to switch the door lock device to the locked state.
[0034]
In the present embodiment, two ribs 36 are provided, but the number is not limited to two, and may be one or three or more. Further, the shape is not limited to the rib shape, and may protrude in a shaft shape.
[0035]
In the present embodiment, the handle grip 11 swings in the S direction in the figure, but may be fixed to the door 1 and not movable.
[0036]
【The invention's effect】
According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the concave portion for accommodating the convex portion on the door panel is formed in the door handle grip, interference between the convex portion and the door handle grip can be suppressed. In addition, a harness connected to an electrical component is routed in the recess, and this harness is guided by the guide while avoiding the protrusion. Therefore, it is suppressed that a harness damages by interfering with a convex part.
[0037]
According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the recess for accommodating the protruding portion of the fixing member of the frame is formed in the door handle grip, interference between the protruding portion and the door handle grip can be suppressed. In addition, a harness connected to the electrical component is routed in the recess, and this harness is guided by the guide while avoiding the protruding portion. Therefore, it is suppressed that a harness is damaged by interfering with a protrusion part. And in this structure, since the magnitude | size (size of a protrusion direction) of a fixing member is hard to be restricted by interference with a door handle grip, the freedom degree of design of a fixing member becomes large.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of a door handle device disposed on a door panel.
FIG. 2 is a front view of a door handle grip.
FIG. 3 is a rear view of the door handle grip.
4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line IV-IV in FIG.
5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VV in FIG.
[Explanation of symbols]
2 Outer panel (door panel)
2b Door inner side (other side)
2c Door outer side (one side)
2d Panel opening (opening)
2e Panel opening (opening)
10 Door handle device (door handle device)
11 Handle grip (door handle grip)
12 Handle frame (frame)
21 Grommet (fixing member)
21b Protruding part (convex part, protruding part)
34b Second recess (recess)
36 rib (guide)
51 Antenna (electric part)
52 Sensor (Electrical component)
53 Switch (Electrical component)
54 Harness
P direction Protruding direction

Claims (1)

A frame fixed to the other surface side of the door panel; and a handle grip disposed on the one surface side of the door panel by being supported by the frame from the one surface side of the door panel through an opening formed in the door panel. A door handle device comprising:
A fixing member that is disposed in the frame and that is inserted through the door panel in the direction from the other surface to the one surface side to fix the frame to the door panel;
The door handle grip opens to the door panel side and can accommodate the protruding portion of the fixing member from the door panel, and a harness connected to an electric member disposed in the door handle grip is routed A recessed portion,
A pair of guides projecting in the recess toward the door panel and sandwiching the protrusion, and partitioning the recess into a position where the protrusion is disposed and a position where the harness is disposed A door handle device comprising:

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