DE102011001892A1 - Handle unit for movable part e.g. door of vehicle, has movable handle element for opening or closing movable part of lock, and lid for partially covering lock, where lid is inseparably connected with handle element - Google Patents

Abstract

The unit (10) has a movable plastic handle element (11) for opening or closing a lock of a movable part (80). A plastic lid (13) partially covers the lock, and is inseparably connected with the handle element. A seal element (16) is arranged at an outer side of the movable part and sealingly cooperates with the handle element in a rest position. Guide elements (20) are arranged between the handle element and a receiving element (17) to guide the handle element. A break-up protection plate (15) is arranged at the outer side of the movable part to protect a locking cylinder (14). The movable handle element is selected from a group consisting of pulling handle, folding handle and combined pulling folding handle. An independent claim is also included for a method for operating a handle unit.

Description

The present invention is directed to a handle unit for a movable part, in particular a door, flap or the like, in a vehicle, according to the preamble of claim 1. Such handle units are provided with a movable handle member, which can be opened and / or closed on the movable Part provided for the castle, and with a lock cylinder, which is estimated by a cover to the outside, equipped. Furthermore, the invention also relates to a method for using a handle unit for a movable part, in particular a door, flap or the like, in a vehicle according to independent method claim 16.

Numerous handle units, in particular for vehicles, are known from the prior art, which serve as door outer handles in order to be able to open the door, which is a movable part of the vehicle. As a rule, however, the locking of the locking mechanism is previously released by an external mobile identification transmitter. Thereafter, only one handle element of the handle unit is usually actuated in order to unlock the lock provided on the door can. However, such handle units are usually still equipped with at least one emergency lock cylinder, so that the function of the mobile ID transmitter can also be taken over mechanically by the lock cylinder in an emergency. However, since the lock cylinder really only in case of emergency, if the ID transmitter or the vehicle electronics does not work properly, is used, this is at least partially covered by a cover If now the lock cylinder is to be operated with a mechanical key, the cover must be in front be removed. As from the publication DE 10 2008 031 218 A1 It is known, the mechanical key must be used to remove the cover, so that the access to the lock cylinder is free. The removal of the cover thus requires a tool that is realized by the mechanical key itself.

It is also from the publication DE 197 24 573 A1 a cover for a handle unit known that can be removed from the lock cylinder without tools. However, there is the problem that this covering device by itself, z. B. by the wind force acting on a moving vehicle can solve.

Object of the present invention is therefore to provide a handle unit, which has a cover for a lock cylinder, the cover is securely and captively disposed on the handle unit and in a simple manner, in particular tool-free, removable in an emergency.

The present object is achieved by a handle unit according to claim 1, in particular by the features of the characterizing part. Further advantageous embodiments of the invention are set forth in the subclaims, as well as in the following description and the figures. Features and details apply in connection with the invention Handle unit to be disclosed, also in connection with the inventive method for using a handle unit and vice versa, so that with respect to the disclosure of the individual aspects of the invention always reciprocal reference is made.

According to the invention, it is provided in the handle unit that the cover is normally arranged on the movable handle element Here, the normal case is defined as a conventional application of the movable handle member by the cover at least partially covers the lock cylinder. The emergency occurs when the lock cylinder must be operated with a mechanical key, because z. B. the ID transmitter or the corresponding on-board electronics for a conditional access system is not working properly. In this emergency, the lock cylinder must be operated with a mechanical key, whereby the movable handle element is suitable for operating the lock. In this emergency, the cover must be removed from the handle unit at least as much as possible in order to obtain access to the lock cylinder. In the normal case, the cover according to the invention performs no relative movement to the movable handle element Thus, the cover is locally fixed to the handle element and moves accordingly upon actuation of the handle member.

Furthermore, it can be provided according to the invention that the gripping element has at least one rest position in which the gripping element rests in a resting manner on the movable part. In this rest position, a maximum contact between the gripping element and the movable part can thus be present. Furthermore, the grip element can also have a functional position in which the grip element protrudes from the movable part. Usually, the functional position of the handle member for actuating the lock on the movable part, so as to make an unlocking can. The cover can normally follow a change of the grip element between its rest position and its functional position, with just no relative movement between the cover and the handle element.

It may be provided according to the invention that the cover is arranged reversibly detachable on the movable handle element, so as to be removed from the handle element in an emergency and thus be able to release the access to the lock cylinder, which is in particular behind the cover. In this case, in particular, a tool-free separation of the cover from the handle element, whereby a particularly simple handling of the cover is provided. Conveniently, the separation of the cover of the handle element not in the rest position, ie only outside the rest position, carried out, whereby the cover is securely and reliably arranged on the handle unit while driving or when not using the handle member. Thus, the cover is inseparable or inseparable from the handle element in the rest position of the handle member. In this way it can be ensured that the cover even with strong external forces, the z. B. act by wind forces on the vehicle, is securely and captively attached to the handle unit. Since the cover element tool-free from the handle element outside the rest position can be separated and thus no openings (which are preferably downwards, ie directed to the roadway) are required for tools, the identical cover elements can be used in left and right hand grip units on the vehicle.

It is also conceivable within the scope of the invention for the gripping element to have a carrier element on which the covering element is arranged in a positive and / or non-positive manner. Thus, a secure connection between the cover and the carrier element can be achieved. The carrier element may itself be configured in one piece and / or with the same material as the handle element. Thus, it is conceivable that the carrier element constitutes an extension of the grip element. Furthermore, the cover element can completely conceal the support element on the outside, so that the grip element with the cover element outwards forms a closed surface in which at most a small parting seam can be seen. As a result, a pleasing impression of the entire grip element is realized. The cover can also form a labyrinth seal with the support member and / or the remaining handle member, thus safely avoiding contamination behind the cover. The labyrinth seal can be realized by a stepwise overlap of the cover from the handle element or support element. This step-shaped overlap can interact with a complementarily designed paragraph on the handle element or carrier element.

It may also be conceivable according to the invention that the lock cylinder, in particular in the rest position of the grip element, is arranged partially or completely behind the support element. In this case, the carrier element may have an opening which serves as access to the lock cylinder, so that the mechanical key can interact mechanically by the support member with the lock cylinder, if the emergency has occurred. It is also conceivable that the lock cylinder protrudes at least partially into the opening of the support member, so as to be arranged easily accessible for actuation. Conveniently, however, it is attempted not to arrange the lock cylinder protruding from a surface so that it is not mechanically vulnerable.

The handle unit according to the invention may further comprise a grip element in which or on which at least one electronic component, in particular a sensor, an antenna, a controller, a light element or the like, is arranged. By means of this electronic component on or in the grip element, the functionality of the grip unit can be significantly increased. This is z. B. in (passive or active) keyless entry systems required, whereby the ease of use of the vehicle and the handle unit according to the invention is significantly increased.

In the context of the invention, it is also possible that the grip element is movable, in particular on a receiving element, is mounted. Here, the receiving element may be arranged on an opposite side of the handle element to the movable part. Conveniently, the gripping element is arranged on an outer side of the movable part, whereas the corresponding receiving element is arranged inaccessible from the outside to an inner side of the movable part. The grip element may expediently not only be mounted on the receiving element, but may additionally interact mechanically via a driver with the receiving element in order to enable a mechanical actuation of the lock.

Furthermore, it is inventively conceivable that the lock cylinder is mounted inextricably in the receiving element. Of course, however, a rotational or reciprocating movement of the lock cylinder in the receiving element or in the lock cylinder housing is possible. Furthermore, provision can be made for a protective element, in particular in the form of an anti-theft protection plate, to be arranged on the outside of the movable part in order to protect the lock cylinder located behind it. Here, the lock cylinder can also protrude through a breakthrough in the protective element. However, the essential part of the lock cylinder is located behind the protective element, so that the lock cylinder is protected against mechanical attacks by the protective element. Conveniently, the breakthrough in the protective element is congruent to the breakthrough in the support element, in particular in the rest position of the handle member arranged so that access to the lock cylinder is possible Conveniently, the protective element may also be attached to the receiving element.

Furthermore, it can be provided according to the invention that on an outer side of the movable part, a sealing element is arranged, which sealingly cooperates with the handle element, in particular in the rest position. Furthermore, on the outside of the movable part, first the sealing element, then the protective element and then the handle element can be arranged. The sealing element may be arranged by means of the protective element on the outside of the movable part. Advantageously, the protective element is covered by the cover element in the normal case and in the rest position of the grip element.

Furthermore, it can be provided within the scope of the invention that guide elements are arranged between the grip element and the receiving element, whereby at least partially a guide of the movable grip element (also outside its rest position) can be realized. These guide elements can protrude from the outside of the movable part and with the handle element and / or the carrier element cooperate as a guide. In this case, the guide elements can protrude like a cam out of the sealing element to the outside in order to be able to interact mechanically with corresponding receptacles in the grip element and / or carrier element. Of course, a kinematic reversal of the guide cam described above is conceivable, so that they are arranged on the handle member and cooperate with corresponding recesses in the fixed handle unit. The gripping elements can also be arranged directly between the gripping element and the sealing element or the protective element.

According to the invention it is also conceivable that the protective element is completely surrounded by the sealing element, wherein it is located predominantly on the outside of the movable part Conveniently, this is the protective element encased by the sealing element, which z. B. can be realized by an injection molding process.

Furthermore, it can be inventively provided that the cover is connected via a latching connection and / or a positive holding connection with the handle element, in particular the carrier element, reversibly releasably connected. In this case, exactly one latching connection and at least two, preferably three or four holding connections can be provided. By combining the latching connection with the holding connection, the cover element is positively and non-positively connected to the handle element, in particular the carrier element. This connection is reversibly releasable by the latching connection, since only a pressure on the corresponding locking element of the locking connection is sufficient to cancel the form and possibly adhesion of the latching connection, so that the cover by a further longitudinal displacement, whereby the positive retention connection is solved, a total of the handle element, in particular the carrier element is removable. The latching element can be designed as a resilient undercut on the cover and with a corresponding paragraph on the handle element, in particular the support element, positively and possibly co-operate frictionally. Of course, a kinematic reversal in this case is conceivable.

It is also conceivable that the latching connection, which is designed in particular as a clip connection, between the cover and the handle element exclusively by a, in particular rear, breakthrough in the handle element, in particular the carrier element, accessible and / or solvable. In this case, it is particularly expedient if the breakthrough can be achieved only in a position different from the rest position, in particular in the functional position of the grip element. Consequently, an actuation of the latching connection is possible only outside the rest position of the handle member, since otherwise the locking connection is not accessible. In the rest position, the grip element, in particular with its carrier element on an outer side of the movable part, in particular a sealing element, on, whereby the (back) access to the locking connection is impossible. Appropriately, the breakthrough in the support member for the lock cylinder and the locking connection is used simultaneously. Thus, the breakthrough of the one side allows access to the locking connection and from the other side access to the lock cylinder. Consequently, access to the latching connection can only be achieved from the direction of the movable part, whereby the gripping element must be outside its rest position. Furthermore, the latching connection can have an actuating region, which is configured in particular protruding. This actuating region may be formed on the resilient undercut as a planar projection, wherein the surface of the projection may be configured ripple-like in order to improve the contact between a finger and the resilient undercut. By the projection-like operating region can also be the operation of the locking connection and thus improve the separation between the cover and the handle element. Normally, in which the cover element is arranged on the grip element, can also protrude into the opening of the support member, the actuation area, whereby also the operation is facilitated.

Furthermore, it can be inventively provided that the holding connection is designed as a hook-shaped connection, and wherein the holding connection simultaneously acts as a spacer element between the handle element and the cover. It can thus be achieved that the cover element is arranged as far as possible without play on the grip element, in particular the carrier element. Thus, a rattling of the cover on the handle element can be safely avoided even with large external forces. The holding connections can consist of, in particular, rectangular-shaped hook-shaped projections which interact with corresponding geometrically complementary heels or projections. Thus, the holding connection may be configured on the cover as protruding hooks, which cooperate with corresponding paragraphs in the handle element, in particular the carrier element, form-fitting manner. These paragraphs in the handle element can also be realized by hook-shaped projections or through openings, wherein the hook-shaped holding elements protrude through the openings in the handle element on the cover and come to rest form-fitting manner on the back. Conveniently, at least two, preferably three or four hook-shaped connections between the cover and the handle member, in particular the support member may be provided. These can be arranged distributed over the surface between the handle element and the cover, whereby the play-free connection of the cover is reliably realized on the handle element.

In the case of the handle unit according to the invention, at least the grip element and / or the cover element may contain plastic. Consequently, both the grip element and the cover element can be produced as a plastic injection-molded part. The above-mentioned resilient undercut, which constitutes a part of the latching connection, can preferably be configured in one piece and in one piece with the grip element or the cover element. The same may apply to the hook-shaped holding elements of the holding connection.

In the handle unit according to the invention, it is possible that the grip element is designed as a pull handle or as a folding handle or as a combined pull-folding handle.

Furthermore, the object of the present invention is also achieved by a method having the features of claim 16, in particular from the characterizing part.

In the method according to the invention, a handle unit for a movable part, in particular a door, flap or the like, of a vehicle with a movable handle element, which serves for opening and / or closing a lock provided on the movable part and a lock cylinder, by a cover is protected to the outside, find use. The method according to the invention is characterized in that, under normal conditions, the cover element moves with the grip element when the grip element is actuated. Thus, the cover is firmly but reversibly arranged releasably on the handle element. Upon actuation of the grip element, there is thus no relative movement of the grip element to the cover element.

In the further procedural subclaims, the invention is described in advantageous embodiments.

In this case, provision may be made for the cover element to be separable from the grip element, in particular without tools, only outside a rest position of the grip element. Thus, the cover is inseparable in the rest position of the handle member, which is ensured, especially during operation of the vehicle, that the cover never separates from the handle unit.

The method according to the invention can be used for the use of the previously described gripping unit according to the invention. Likewise, in the handle unit according to the invention, the method according to the invention can also be used. In this context, the respective aspects of the invention apply both to the method according to the invention and to the handle unit according to the invention.

Further advantages, features and details of the invention will become apparent from the following description in which the invention is illustrated with reference to the drawings. In the claims and the description mentioned features for the handle unit according to the invention or the inventive method individually or in any Combination essential to the invention. Show it:

1 3 shows a three-dimensional view of a grip unit according to the invention in a functional position of the grip element,

2a a three-dimensional view of a back of a cover, comparable to 1 .

2 B a three-dimensional front view of a handle member in which the cover has been removed, comparable to 1 .

3 a longitudinal section through a handle element of the handle unit according to the invention in the region of the cover in the rest position and an indicated functional position,

4 a longitudinal section through the handle element 3 wherein the cover element is partially detached from the handle element,

5 a rear view of the area of another cover member, which is mounted on another handle element,

6 a section VI-VI through a holding connection 5 .

7 a longitudinal section through another handle unit according to the invention in the region of the cover in a releasable position and

8th a comparable longitudinal section to 7 through the cover

7 in a fixed state on the corresponding handle element 7 ,

In the 1 to 8th is the handle unit according to the invention 10 illustrated in various embodiments, but the same features are each provided with identical reference numerals. The present embodiments also differ only in the arrangement and design of the respective latching connections 18 and holding connections 19 from each other, which are provided to a cover 13 on a handle element 11 the handle unit 10 to arrange. On the respective differences will be discussed accordingly in the corresponding figures.

In the 1 is a three-dimensional view of the handle unit according to the invention 10 represented, wherein a handle element 11 which is used to open and / or close one on a moving part 80 , in particular a door, a flap or the like, is provided by a vehicle, provided lock. The corresponding handle element 11 is shown in a functional position II. In a rest position I, the handle element 11 resting on the moving part 80 , especially its outside 82 , at. So if possible an inside 83 from external environmental influences from the outside 82 is protected, is a sealing element 16 provided, which between the handle element 11 and the moving part 80 on the outside 82 is arranged. The grip element 11 is itself movable, in particular by means of the receiving element 17 , on the moving part 80 stored. In the 1 is a U-shaped edge of the receiving element 17 recognizable, wherein the essential part of the receiving element 17 inside on the moving part 80 is arranged stationary. In the receiving element 17 is also a mechanical lock cylinder 14 arranged through which a central locking is operable, so as to be able to open the movable part of the vehicle even in case of failure of a mobile ID transmitter or the electronics on the motor vehicle side. The lock arranged on the moving part is mechanically guided by the grip element 11 actuated, provided that this is transferred from its rest position I to its functional position II.

As in 1 is further shown, is the lock cylinder 14 behind a protective element 15 , which is designed in particular as an anti-break plate, arranged, wherein the essential part of the lock cylinder 14 inside the moving part 80 is provided. The arrow 85 indicates an access direction for a mechanical key to the lock cylinder 14 at. So that the key is the lock cylinder 14 is a breakthrough 15.1 in the protective element 15 intended. In the embodiment 1 Therefore, it can also be said that a key from the outside in the lock cylinder 14 is insertable. However, in the embodiment prevents 1 the cover 13 the introduction of a key in the lock cylinder 14 , Consequently, this would have to be removed first, allowing free access to the lock cylinder 14 is guaranteed. The cover element 13 is stationary on the handle element 11 attached and moves upon actuation of the handle member 11 from its rest position I to its functional position II and vice versa.

The grip element 11 also has at least one electrical component in the present embodiments 11.1 on which in the 1 is shown as a switch. In addition, in the grip element 11 other electronic components 11.1 such as sensors, antennas, controls and the like, but not shown in the present figures.

In the 1 is also at least an upper guide element 20 clearly visible, which with a complementarily designed receptacle on the back of the door handle 11 interacts mechanically and thus the handle part 11 not only in its rest position I, but also leads laterally until the contact between the guide element 20 and the handle element 11 is canceled. In addition, the U-shaped collar of the receiving element 17 a guide function for the handle element 11 take over as it is out of the outside 82 of the moving part 80 as well as from the seal 16 clearly stands out.

In the 2a and 2 B are the cover element 13 and the geometrically complementary designed handle element 11 shown. The 2a shows only the cover 13 from a three-dimensional rear view. It is clearly a resilient undercut 18.1 a locking connection 18 to recognize that serves to cover the cover 13 reversibly detachable with the handle element 11 , in particular the carrier element 12 connect to. In addition, there are four retaining connections 19 to recognize the above and below and left and right sides of the resilient undercut 18.1 on the cover 13 are arranged. These retaining compounds 19 point at the cover 13 a hook-shaped projection 19.1 on, whereby a positive connection between the cover 13 and the handle element 11 , in particular the carrier element 12 , is producible. The carrier element 12 represents a part of the grip element 11 is and in the embodiments of the same material and integral with the handle element 11 designed. However, the support element 12 also be an additional component which on the handle element 11 is attached. In the 2a are also still reinforcing ribs 13.1 to recognize that ensure that the resilient undercut 18.1 sufficiently stable on the cover 13 is attached. The operation of the locking connection 18 goes in detail from the 3 . 4 . 7 and 8th out. The exact operation of the retaining connection 18 is especially in the cut magnification 6 clarified.

In the 2 B is a three-dimensional front view of the support part 12 shown. It is easy to see that the holding connection 19 in the carrier element 12 as four breakthroughs 19.2 is designed. These act mechanically together with the four hook-shaped projections 19.1 from the cover 13 (as in 6 is shown in more detail). In addition, on the carrier element 12 two guiding means 12.2 provided to the cover 13 geometrically exact on the carrier element 12 to postpone. The placement of the cover 13 after an emergency happens as described below. The cover element 13 is first from the front to the carrier element 12 fitted with the hook-shaped projections 19.1 from the cover 13 through the breakthroughs 19.2 be guided. After the cover 13 now the carrier element 12 touched on the front and can not be moved further to this (in the direction of the arrow 85 ; cover 13 can not continue on the carrier element 12 pressed on), the cover is 13 longitudinally displaced (transverse to the Peil 85 ). The hook-shaped projections drive behind 19.1 the breakthroughs 19.2 or the paragraphs then provided 19.2 (S. 6 ). As a result, the cover is already 13 positive fit on the carrier element 12 held. However, the cover would be 13 reversibly removable at any time, as there is no locking by the provided holding connections 19 is realized. When longitudinally displacing the cover 13 on the carrier element 12 additionally locks the locking connection also provided 18 by taking the resilient undercut 18.1 over the wedge-shaped heel 18.2 on the carrier element 12 slides and in the end position of the cover 13 on the carrier element 12 this form-fitting hinterfährt (s. 3 ). The positive connection of the locking connection 18 can only be achieved by an actuation of the resilient undercut 18.1 , in particular by a corresponding pressure on it, solve again.

In the 3 is the cover element 13 in its mounted position to the support element 12 shown, which also represents the normal case. The handle unit 10 is shown in its rest position I in solid lines. In comparison, the functional position II is shown in dashed lines. Usually, the grip element completes 11 between its rest position I and its functional position II a rotation angle between 5 to 10 °, preferably 7 °. This creates a gap that is about 30 mm in size and sufficient that an operator of the vehicle with his finger can get into this gap to the locking connection 18 to operate in the functional position II. Here, the operator only needs a slight pressure on the resilient undercut 18.1 exercise to the positive connection of the locking connection 18 read on and the cover 13 first to move longitudinally and then from the support element 12 to deduct. To the operation of the locking connection 18 facilitating for an operator is a head start 18.3 on the elastic undercut 18.1 provided, which has a grooved surface. To allow an operator to remove the cover plate 13 not the resilient undercut 18.1 overloaded, is in addition a parallel reinforcing rib 13.1 to the resilient undercut 18.1 arranged as a stop for the resilient undercut 18.1 serves. In the 3 is in the functional position II of the handle element shown in dashed lines 11 a maximum bending line 18.3 the resilient undercut 18.1 shown. This is already the reinforcing rib 13.1 slightly bent.

As in 3 It is easy to see is the locking connection 18 arranged inaccessible in the rest position, just because no gap or only a minimal gap between the cover 13 and the sealing element 16 or the outside 82 of the moving part 80 is provided. Only outside the rest position I from the handle element 11 becomes the access to the detent connection 18 made possible by the arrow 84 in 4 is indicated.

In 4 is a comparable section through the handle element 11 out 3 shown, wherein the handle element 11 in its functional position II located where an access to the detent connection 18 is possible to the cover 13 from the handle element 11 , in particular the carrier element 12 to be able to remove. This is the cover 13 already in an intermediate position, wherein the hook-shaped projections 19.1 of the cover 13 still in the breakthroughs 19.2 from the carrier element 12 are arranged. As can be clearly seen, the positive connection of the locking connection 18 lifted because of the elastic undercut 18.1 no longer form-fitting behind the heel 18.2 is arranged. This intermediate position is only by a pressure on the resilient undercut 18.1 in the direction of the arrow 84 possible, including the required gap between the handle element 11 and the outside 82 from the moving part 80 must be present. From the in 4 illustrated intermediate position of the cover 13 this can also be easily in the direction of the arrow of the support element 12 lose weight. Subsequently, only the handle element needs 11 be transferred to its rest position I to the lock cylinder with a mechanical key 14 be able to operate in an emergency. For this purpose is the breakthrough 12.1 from the carrier element 12 congruent with the breakthrough 15.1 from the protective element 15 arranged so that access to the lock cylinder 14 free is. Now became the lock cylinder 14 manually operated, then another pull on the handle element 11 to transfer this to the functional position II, whereby an actuation of the lock on the moving part 80 is achieved and the moving part 80 open.

In the 5 is a variant of the embodiment of the handle unit according to the invention 10 from the 1 to 4 shown, since this only three holding connections 19 between the cover 13 and the handle element 11 , in particular the carrier element 12 , are provided. From the perspective of 5 is located on the left side of the breakthrough 12.1 a first holding connection 19 whereas on the right above and right below the breakthrough 12.1 the second and third retaining connection 19 is provided. Also in this arrangement of the holding connections 19 can secure attachment of the cover 13 on the handle element 11 , in particular the carrier element 12 , be guaranteed. The section VI through the third holding connection 19 (bottom right of the breakthrough 12.1 ) is in the 6 shown, wherein this sectional view is not a sectional view through the retaining connections 19 from the 1 to 4 different.

In 6 closes the hook-shaped projection 19.1 from the cover 13 flush with the back of the support element 12 for which a corresponding paragraph 19.2 in the breakthrough 19.2 is provided. Of course, the hook-shaped projection 19.1 from the cover 13 also directly to the back of the support element 12 cooperate, in which case the open end of the hook-shaped projection 19.1 from the back of the support element 12 protrudes. For this, only the paragraph in the hook-shaped projection 19.1 be made a little longer to realize this variant.

In the 7 and 8th is another embodiment of the handle unit 10 shown, with only the locking connection 18 and the holding connection 19 has been changed. Here are the breakthroughs 19.2 on the cover 13 arranged, the form-fitting with the hook-shaped projections 19.1 on the carrier element 12 interact. The resilient undercut 18.1 is still on the cover 13 arranged and acts with a complementarily designed projection 18.2 , on the carrier element 12 together. By pressing the operating area 18.3 can also be the positive locking connection 18 dissolve again. As based on the 7 It must be recognized when attaching the cover 13 also a pressure in the direction of the arrow 84 on the locking connection 18 be exercised so that the locking connection can enter the desired form fit. Of course, in the 7 and 8th Locking connection shown also comparable to the locking connections of the 1 to 4 be configured so that an independent undercut of the resilient undercut with the paragraph 18.2 takes place. The 7 and 8th serve exclusively to illustrate that numerous variants in the design of the locking connection 18 and the holding connection 19 may be present, which are possible by a complementary configuration.

The handle unit according to the invention 10 points into the 1 to 8th a labyrinth seal 21 between the cover 13 and the handle element 11 on, by stepped steps at the edge region of the cover 13 and at the corresponding edge region of the grip element 11 are provided. This labyrinth seal on the one hand, the separating seam between the handle element 11 and the cover member 13 minimally visible and on the other hand can be prevented that external influences, such as moisture and the like, into the interior of the cover 13 penetrate.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

10

handle unit

11

handle element

11.1

electrical component

11.2

Carrier, in particular for mechanics to the lock

12

Carrier element, in particular in one piece to 11

12.1

Breakthrough, especially for 13 and 14

12.2

Guide means for 13 , Guide bar

13

cover

13.1

Reinforcement rib, stop for 18.1

14

lock cylinder

15

Protective element, in particular anti-breakage plate

15.1

Breakthrough for 14

16

sealing element

17

receiving element

18

locking connection

18.1

resilient undercut

18.2

Sales / Breakthrough

18.3

Advantage as actuation area

18.4

Bend line of 18.1

19

keep in touch

19.1

hook-shaped projection

19.2

Sales / Breakthrough

20

guide elements

21

labyrinth seal

80

moving part

81

grip

82

outside

83

inside

84

Arrow for access direction to 18

85

Arrow for access direction to 14

I

Rest position of 11

II

Functional position of 11

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Cited patent literature

• DE 102008031218 A1 [0002]
• DE 19724573 A1 [0003]

Claims (18)

Handle unit ( 10 ) for a moving part ( 80 ), in particular a door, flap or the like, of a vehicle with a movable grip element ( 11 ), which is used to open and / or close one on the movable part ( 80 ) provided lock, and a lock cylinder ( 14 ), which by a cover ( 13 ) is estimable towards the outside, characterized in that the cover element ( 13 ) normally on the movable handle element ( 11 ) is arranged. Handle unit ( 10 ) according to claim 1, characterized in that the grip element ( 11 ) at least one rest position (I), in which the grip element ( 11 ) on the moving part ( 80 ) resting, and a functional position (II), in which the handle element ( 11 ) of the moving part ( 80 ), wherein in particular the cover element ( 13 ) in the normal case of a movement of the grip element ( 11 ) follows. Handle unit ( 10 ) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the cover element ( 13 ) reversibly detachable on the movable handle element ( 11 ), wherein in particular a tool-free separation of the cover ( 13 ) of the handle element ( 11 ) he follows. Handle unit ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the grip element ( 11 ) a carrier element ( 12 ), on which the cover element ( 13 ) is arranged positively and / or non-positively, wherein in particular the carrier element ( 12 ) with the handle element ( 11 ) is configured in one piece and / or of the same material, and / or wherein in particular the cover element ( 13 ) the carrier element ( 12 ) completely concealed on the outside. Handle unit ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lock cylinder ( 14 ), in particular in the rest position (I) of the grip element ( 11 ), partially or completely behind the carrier element ( 12 ), wherein in particular the carrier element ( 12 ) a breakthrough ( 12.1 ) as access to the lock cylinder ( 14 ) having. Handle unit ( 10 ) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in or on the handle element ( 11 ) at least one electronic component ( 11.1 ), in particular a sensor, an antenna, a controller, a light element or the like, is arranged. Handle unit ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the grip element ( 11 ), in particular on a receiving element ( 17 ), wherein in particular the receiving element ( 17 ) on an opposite side of the handle element ( 11 ) on the moving part ( 80 ) is arranged. Handle unit ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lock cylinder ( 14 ) in the receiving element ( 17 ) is mounted insoluble, and / or that on the outside of the movable part a protective element ( 15 ), in particular in the form of an anti-theft protection plate ( 15 ) is arranged to the underlying lock cylinder ( 14 ) to protect. Handle unit ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on an outer side ( 82 ) of the movable part ( 80 ) a sealing element ( 16 ) is arranged, which sealingly with the handle element ( 11 ), in particular in the rest position (I), cooperates, in particular in front of the handle element ( 11 ) the protective element ( 15 ) on the moving part ( 80 ) is arranged. Handle unit ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that between the handle element ( 11 ) and the receiving element ( 13 ) Guide elements ( 20 ) are arranged, whereby at least partially a guide of the movable handle element ( 11 ) outside its rest position (I) is feasible, wherein the guide elements ( 20 ) especially from the outside ( 82 ) of the movable part ( 80 protrude). Handle unit ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cover element ( 13 ) via a latching connection ( 18 ) and / or a positive retention connection ( 19 ) with the handle element ( 11 ), in particular the carrier element ( 12 ), reversibly releasably connected, wherein in particular exactly one latching connection ( 18 ) and at least two, preferably three or four holding compounds ( 19 ) are provided. Handle unit ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the latching connection ( 18 ), in particular as a clip connection ( 18 ) is configured between the cover element ( 13 ) and the handle element ( 11 ) through a breakthrough ( 12.1 ) in the grip element ( 11 ), in particular the carrier element ( 12 ), achievable and / or solvable, in particular the breakthrough ( 12.1 ) exclusively in a position different from the rest position (I), in particular in the functional position (II), of the gripping element ( 11 ), wherein in particular access to the locking connection ( 18 ) only from the direction of the moving part ( 80 ) is achievable, and in particular the locking connection ( 18 ) an operating area ( 18.3 ), which is designed in particular protruding. Handle unit ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the holding connection ( 19 ) as a hook-shaped connection ( 19 ) is configured, and wherein the holding connection ( 19 ) equilateral as a spacer between the handle element ( 11 ) and the cover element ( 13 ), and wherein in particular at least two, preferably three or four hook-shaped connections ( 19 ) are provided, in particular distributed over the surface between the handle element ( 11 ) and the cover element ( 13 ) are arranged. Handle unit ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least the grip element ( 11 ) and / or the cover element ( 13 ) Contains plastic. Handle unit ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the grip element ( 11 ) as a pull handle ( 11 ) or as a folding handle ( 11 ) or as a combined pull-handle ( 11 ) is configured. Method for using a handle unit ( 10 ) for a moving part ( 80 ), in particular a door, flap or the like, of a vehicle with a movable grip element ( 11 ), which is used to open and / or close one on the movable part ( 80 ) provided lock, and a lock cylinder ( 14 ), which by a cover ( 13 ) is estimated to be outwardly, characterized in that normally in an actuation of the grip element ( 11 ) the cover element ( 13 ) with the handle element ( 11 ) emotional. Method according to claim 16, characterized in that the cover element ( 13 ) only outside a rest position (I) of the handle element ( 11 ) of the handle element ( 11 ), in particular tool-free, can be separated. Method according to Claim 16 or 17 for using a handle unit ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding device claims.

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