FR3055023A1 - FLUSH EXTERNAL OPENING CONTROL OF MOTOR VEHICLE WITH UPPER WINDOWS FUNCTION - Google Patents

Abstract

An outer opening control (10) for a motor vehicle door, comprising a housing (14); and a handle (12) movably mounted on the housing (14) between a first position where it is deployed and a second position where it is retracted to be embedded in the opening; said handle (12) being coupled to a mechanism for moving a window. The opening control (10) further comprises means (20) for detecting a third position of the handle (12) relative to the housing (14) resulting from pressure on said handle (12) from the retracted position, said means (20) being configured to control the closing of the window.

Description

Holder (s): PEUGEOT CITROEN AUTOMOBILES SA Société anonyme.

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Agent (s): PEUGEOT CITROEN AUTOMOBILES SA Public limited company.

154) AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE FLUSH OPENING OPENING CONTROL WITH WINDOW WINDOW FUNCTION.

FR 3 055 023 - A1 _ External opening control (10) for a motor vehicle window, comprising a housing (14); and a handle (12) movably mounted on the housing (14) between a first position where it is deployed and a second position where it is retracted so as to be embedded in the opening; said handle (12) being coupled to a mechanism for moving a window. The opening control (10) further comprises means (20) for detecting a third position of the handle (12) relative to the housing (14) resulting from pressure on said handle (12) from the retracted position, said means (20) being configured to control the closing of the window.

MOTOR VEHICLE FLUSH OPENING OPENING CONTROL WITH WINDOW UP FUNCTION

The invention relates to an exterior opening control for a motor vehicle window, more particularly a retractable exterior opening control. The invention also relates to a motor vehicle provided with a control for opening an opening from the outside.

Patent document GB 2492319 A discloses an opening command for a door of a motor vehicle. The control comprises a handle of the flush type, also designated by the Anglo-Saxon term "flush", configured to pivot from a retracted position to a deployed position, the pivoting being motorized. The handle may include on its surface a capacitive button or "switch", through which the user can automatically close the vehicle windows after pressing the button for a long time. The presence of buttons on the handle however makes the construction of the handle complex, expensive and prone to failures.

The patent document published CN 1869391 discloses a motor vehicle window, said window being of the frameless type of window and comprising a device for actuating the window glass. The opening is configured so that a detection of a change of state of the opening activates a movement of the window of the opening. When the door is closed, the window moves to the fully raised position and when the door is opened, the device slightly opens the window. In this teaching, the device is configured to operate on motor vehicles comprising openings without a glass frame, as can be seen on vehicles of the convertible type for example and therefore relates to a type of motor vehicle.

The object of the invention is to solve at least one of the drawbacks of the above-mentioned prior art. More specifically, the invention aims to facilitate the locking operations of the doors of a motor vehicle when they are equipped with retractable exterior opening controls. The invention also aims at a simple and economical solution.

The subject of the invention is an external opening control for a motor vehicle window, comprising a housing; a handle mounted mobile on the housing between a first position where it is deployed and a second position where it is retracted in order to be embedded in the opening; said handle being coupled to a mechanism for moving a window; remarkable in that the opening control further comprises means for detecting a third position of the handle relative to the housing resulting from a pressure on said handle from the retracted position, said means being configured to control closing of the glass.

According to particular embodiments, the exterior opening control may include one or more of the following characteristics, taken in isolation or according to all possible technical combinations:

- The detection means are further configured to detect a duration of occupation of the handle in the third position, said third position resulting from a pressure on the handle from the retracted position.

- The pressure is preferably exerted on the handle for at least 3 seconds.

- The duration of occupation is preferably greater than 3 seconds.

- The detection means are of the absolute encoder type.

- The detection means are located in the housing.

- The third position of the handle corresponds to a stroke for driving the handle into the housing from the retracted position, said stroke corresponding to less than 20%, preferably less than 10%, of a total stroke of said handle between the extended and retracted positions.

- The handle includes a support zone on which the user can apply pressure so as to push the handle into the housing.

- The total stroke of the handle between the deployed and retracted positions is preferably measured at the level of the support area of the handle.

- The driving stroke of the handle corresponding to the third position is between 1 and 3 mm, preferably between 1.5 and 2.5 mm, more preferably the stroke is 2 mm.

- The handle is a flush type handle also called "flush" handle.

- The pressure exerted on the handle brings the handle closer to the housing.

The invention also relates to a motor vehicle comprising at least one opening with a movable window between a closed position and an open position; a mechanism for moving the glass; said at least one opening comprising an external opening control; remarkable in that the exterior opening control is in accordance with the invention.

According to particular embodiments, the vehicle can include one or more of the following characteristics, taken individually or according to all possible technical combinations:

- The detection means are configured to control the closing of the window upon detection of a duration of occupation of the handle in the third position greater than a predefined duration, said third position resulting from pressure on the handle from the retracted position.

- The third position of the handle corresponds to a stroke for driving the handle into the housing from the retracted position, said stroke corresponding to less than 20%, preferably less than 10%, of a total stroke of said handle between the extended and retracted positions.

- The third position of the handle corresponds to a stroke for driving the handle into the housing from the retracted position, said stroke being between 1 and 3 mm, preferably between 1.5 and 2.5 mm.

- The handle is pivotally mounted on the housing, the driving stroke being at one end of said handle opposite the pivoting mounting.

- The vehicle comprises several windows movable between an open position and a closed position, the detection means being configured to control the closing of the windows upon detection of a period of occupation of the handle in the third position greater than a period predefined, said third position resulting from pressure on the handle from the retracted position.

- The predefined duration is preferably 3 seconds.

In general, the particular modes of each object of the invention are also applicable to the other objects of the invention. To the extent that this is technically possible, each object of the invention can be combined with the other objects.

The measures of the invention are advantageous in that the latter provides a command for opening the exterior of the motor vehicle window allowing the closure of the window (s) of the motor vehicle. The invention also provides a motor vehicle on which the closing of the window or windows can be carried out by exerting a light pressure on the handle. The closing of the window or windows of the motor vehicle can be carried out by exerting and maintaining, for a determined period, a slight pressure on the handle in order to make it carry out a stroke. The handle then occupies a third position, corresponding to a pressed position of the handle relative to the housing, which is detected by detection means included in the external opening control. The invention also makes it possible to remove the visible buttons on the handle in order to make this area of the opening more aesthetic and to facilitate the closing of the window or windows of the motor vehicle. The cost and time of mounting handles and exterior opening controls are also decreasing.

Other characteristics and advantages of the present invention will be better understood with the aid of the description given by way of example and with reference to the drawings among which:

- Figure 1 shows an opening of a motor vehicle provided with an outer opening control of the opening;

- Figure 2 shows a sectional view of the opening control along the axis ll-ll 'drawn in Figure 1;

Figure 1 shows an opening 2. The opening 2 can be a vehicle opening (not shown), in particular of a motor vehicle. The opening is here represented from the outside of the vehicle, the outside being in relation to the cabin of the vehicle. The opening 2 can correspond to a door for a passenger. The opening 2 is of the glass type, it includes a window 4 movable between a closed position and an open position. The window 4 is here shown in a partially open position. The opening 2 may include an outer sheet 6, also called skin, which forms the outer surface 8 of the opening.

The opening 2 comprises a control 10 for opening the outer opening. The external opening control 10 comprises a handle 12 and a housing (not visible) on which the handle 12 is movably mounted between a deployed position and a retracted position in order to be embedded in the opening. The handle 12 is shown in retracted position, in which it is at the outer surface 8 of the opening 2. In its deployed position (not shown), the handle protrudes relative to the outer surface 8 of the opening 2 in order to be able to be manipulated by a user. These handles are flush type handles, also designated by the Anglo-Saxon term "flush". The external opening control 10 may also include means for controlling the opening of the opening (not shown) in response to a pull on the handle in the deployed position. The handle 12 is coupled to a movement mechanism (not shown) of the window 4.

FIG. 2 represents a section through the opening control 10 illustrated in FIG. 1. The section is made along the axis ll-ll ’traced in FIG. 1.

The handle 12 is movably mounted on a housing 14 by means of a pivot link 16. In the specific case of these representations, the mobile mounting of the handle 12 relative to the housing 14 is pivotally along an axis (not visible) generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the handle 12. It is understood, however, that other mobile assemblies can be envisaged.

The handle 12 is shown in a retracted configuration. In the retracted position, the handle 12 is housed in the housing 14 so as to be embedded in the opening.

The handle 12 is able to occupy a third position relative to the housing 14. The third position of the handle 12 is shown in dotted lines in FIG. 2 and results from a pressure applied to the handle 12 from the retracted position. The handle 12 may include a support zone 18 on which a user will apply pressure in order to move the handle 12 in the third position. The support zone 18 can be located at one end of the handle 12, preferably at the end opposite the pivot link 16.

The external opening control 10 comprises means 20 for detecting the third position of the handle 12 relative to the housing 14. The detection means 20 can be located in the housing 14 or at the pivot link 16, these placements not being limiting of the invention. The detection means 20 can be of the absolute encoder type, which can for example make it possible to pick up different positions of the handle 12 previously configured.

The detection means 20 are further configured to detect an occupation time of the handle 12 in the third position. More specifically, the detection means 20 can be configured to control the closing of the window when detecting a duration of occupation of the handle in the third position greater than a predefined duration. The predefined duration can for example be 3 seconds, however this value can vary according to needs. The third position of the handle 12 may correspond to a stroke for driving the handle into the housing 14 from the retracted position. The driving stroke may correspond to less than 20%, preferably less than 10%, of a total stroke of said handle between the deployed and retracted positions. The driving stroke of the handle corresponding to the third position can be between 1 and 3 mm, preferably between 1.5 and 2.5 mm. More preferably, the stroke is 2mm. The insertion stroke of the handle 12 can be at one end of said handle opposite the pivoting assembly, therefore opposite the pivot connection 16.

Thus, when a user presses the handle 12 in the retracted position for a period t, it causes the handle 12 to sink into the housing 14, in the direction indicated by the arrow. The handle will occupy the third position for the duration t. The detection means 20 will detect the presence of the handle 12 in the third position for the duration t. If the duration t is greater than the predefined duration, the detection means 20 will control the closing of the window of the opening. Pressing the handle 12 can be carried out for more than 3 seconds with an effort on the order of 10 Newton, preferably at least 5 Newton.

Likewise, the motor vehicle may include several panes movable between an open position and a closed position. The detection means 20 can then be configured to control the closing of the windows upon detection of a duration of occupation of the handle in the third position greater than a predefined duration, said third position resulting from pressure on the handle from the retracted position.

Claims (10)

1- External opening control (10) for a motor vehicle opening (2), comprising: - a housing (14); and - A handle (12) movably mounted on the housing (14) between a first position where it is deployed and a second position where it is retracted in order to be embedded in the opening; said handle (12) being coupled to a mechanism for moving a window (4); characterized in that the opening command further comprises: - Means (20) for detecting a third position of the handle (12) relative to the housing (14) resulting from a pressure on said handle from the retracted position, said means (20) being configured to control closing of the window (4). 2- control (10) for external opening according to claim 1, characterized in that the detection means (20) are further configured to detect a period of occupation of the handle (12) in the third position. 3- external opening control (10) according to one of claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the detection means (20) are of the absolute encoder type. 4- Control (10) for external opening according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the detection means (20) are located in the housing (14). 5- Motor vehicle comprising at least one opening (2) with a window (4) movable between a closed position and an open position; a mechanism for moving the glass; said at least one opening (2) comprising a control (10) for external opening; characterized in that the control (10) for external opening conforms to one of claims 1 to 4. 6- Motor vehicle according to claim 5, characterized in that the detection means (20) are configured to control the closing of the window (4) upon detection of a period of occupation of the handle (12) in the third position greater than a predefined duration, said third position resulting from a pressure on the handle (12) from the retracted position. 7- Motor vehicle according to one of claims 5 and 6, characterized in that the third position of the handle (12) corresponds to a driving stroke of the handle (12) in the housing (14) from the retracted position , said stroke corresponding to less than 20%, preferably less than 10%, of a total stroke of said handle (12) between the deployed and retracted positions. 8- Motor vehicle according to one of claims 5 to 7, characterized in that the third position of the handle (12) corresponds to a driving stroke of the handle (12) in the housing (14) from the retracted position , said stroke being between 1 and 3 mm, preferably between 1.5 and 2.5 mm. 9- Motor vehicle according to one of claims 7 and 8, characterized in that the handle (12) is pivotally mounted on the housing, the driving stroke being at one end of said handle opposite the pivoting mounting. 10- Vehicle according to one of claims 5 to 9, characterized in that it comprises several movable panes between an open position and a closed position, the detection means (20) being configured to control the closing of the panes during the detection of a duration of occupation of the handle (12) in the third position greater than a predefined duration, said third position resulting from a pressure on the handle (12) from the retracted position.