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DE-102024004031-A1 - Cover device, vehicle door and vehicle

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Abstract

The invention relates to a covering device (10) for covering, at least partially, a window recess (42) of a vehicle (50), comprising a base body (11) for covering, at least partially, the window recess (42), and a handle element (12) movable between a passive position (I) and an active position (II) relative to the base body (11), wherein a recess (13) is formed in the base body (11) and wherein a grip recess (14) is formed in the handle element (12), wherein at least one actuating element (15) for triggering a change of state on at least one locking device (41) of the vehicle (50) is arranged in the grip recess (14), wherein in the passive position (I) of the handle element (12) the recess (13) of the base body (11) is closed by an outer surface (31) of the handle element (12), and wherein in the active position (II) the The grip recess (14) of the grip element (12) is arranged, at least partially, in overlap with the recess (13) in the base body (11).

Inventors

  • Erfinder wird später genannt

Assignees

  • HUF HÜLSBECK & FÜRST GMBH & CO. KG

Dates

Publication Date
20260513
Application Date
20241112

Claims (17)

  1. Covering device (10) for covering, at least partially, a window recess (42) of a vehicle (50), comprising a base body (11) for covering, at least partially, the window recess (42), and a handle element (12) movable between a passive position (I) and an active position (II) relative to the base body (11), in which a recess (13) is formed in the base body (11) and in which a grip recess (14) is formed in the handle element (12), wherein an actuating element (15) for triggering a change of state on at least one locking device (41) of the vehicle (50) is arranged in the grip recess (14), in which, in the passive position (I) of the handle element (12), the recess (13) in the base body (11) is closed by an outer surface (31) of the handle element (12), and in the active position (II) of the The grip element (12) is arranged, at least partially, in overlap with the recess (13) in the base body (11).
  2. Cover device (10) after Claim 1 , characterized in that at least one actuating element (15) is designed as an electrical and/or touch-sensitive actuating element (15), wherein the change of state can be triggered by contacting the actuating element (15) by a user, wherein in particular the actuating element (15) is designed as an inductive or capacitive sensor.
  3. Cover device (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one actuating element (15) is designed as a mechanical actuating element (17), wherein the mechanical actuating element (17) is movably mounted in the grip recess (14) and wherein the change of state can be triggered by a movement of the mechanical actuating element (17) relative to the grip recess (14), in particular by actuating a microswitch by the mechanical actuating element (17).
  4. Cover device (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one force sensor (18) is included, wherein the force sensor (18) can detect a force acting on at least one actuating element (15), wherein in particular the force sensor (18) is designed as a piezo sensor and/or strain gauge.
  5. Covering device (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one proximity sensor (19) is included, wherein the proximity sensor (19) can detect the approach of a user to the covering device (10), wherein in particular at least one proximity sensor (19) is designed as a capacitive sensor.
  6. Covering device (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one environmental sensor (20) is included, wherein objects in an external environment of the covering device (10) can be detected by the environmental sensor (20), wherein in particular at least one environmental sensor (20) is designed as a UWB sensor.
  7. Cover device (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one communication interface (21) is included, wherein a communication connection to at least one ID transmitter can be established via the communication interface (21), at least temporarily, wherein in particular at least one communication interface (21) is designed as an NFC interface and/or BLE interface.
  8. Cover device (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one lighting unit (22) is included, wherein the cover device (10) and/or a vehicle forecourt (51) can be illuminated, at least sectionally, by the lighting unit (22).
  9. Covering device (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one emergency opening element (23) is included, wherein the emergency opening element (23) can mechanically trigger a change of state at at least one locking device (41) of the vehicle (50).
  10. Cover device (10) after Claim 9 , characterized in that the emergency opening element (23) is covered by a cover element (24) which can be detached from the base body (11), at least section by section.
  11. Cover device (10) after Claim 9 or 10 , characterized in that the emergency opening element (23) can be moved from a passive position (I) to an active position (II), wherein the emergency opening element (23) is inaccessible to a user in the passive position (I) and accessible to a user in the active position (II).
  12. Cover device (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the grip recess (14) and/or at least one actuating element (15) has, at least partially, a structured and/or coated surface.
  13. Covering device (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one, in particular electrical, actuator is included, wherein the actuator is in operative connection with the handle element (12) such that the handle element (12) can be moved by the actuator between the passive position (I) and the active position (II).
  14. Covering device (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a filling element (26) is arranged on the handle element (12) which is movable, at least in sections, relative to the handle element (12), wherein the filling element (26) in the passive position (I) of the handle element (12) is arranged in the recess (13) in the base body (11) such that the recess (13) is filled or substantially filled by the filling element (26) and an outer surface of the filling element (26) is arranged flush or substantially flush with an outer surface of the base body (11).
  15. Vehicle door (40) for a vehicle (50), comprising at least one locking device (41) and at least one cover device (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein a window channel (42) of the vehicle door (40) is covered, at least partially, by the cover device (10) and wherein the actuating element (15) of the cover device (10) is operatively connected to the locking device (41) in such a way that an actuating element (15) by a user can trigger a change of state at the locking device (41).
  16. Vehicle (50) comprising at least one vehicle door (40) according to the preceding claim.
  17. Method (100) for operating a vehicle (50) according to the preceding claim, comprising: - Detecting (110) a user approaching the vehicle (50) or a user moving away from the vehicle (50), - Moving (120) the handle element (12) from the passive position (I) to the active position (II) or moving the handle element (12) from the active position (II) to the passive position (I).

Description

The invention relates to a covering device with the features of the first independent claim, a vehicle door with the features of the further independent claim, a vehicle with the features of the last independent device claim, and a method with the features of the independent method claim. To create a homogeneous overall appearance and reduce aerodynamic drag, there is a growing trend to integrate door opening devices, particularly door handles, into the vehicle's exterior design. Solutions exist where a door handle is flush with the outer skin of the vehicle door, at least when not in use. However, even this integration of the door handle results in visually and aerodynamically disadvantageous gaps or edges on the outer skin of the vehicle door. It is therefore an object of the present invention to overcome at least one of the disadvantages described above, at least partially. In particular, it is an object of the invention to provide a covering device, a vehicle door or door module, and a vehicle that enable an improvement in vehicle aerodynamics and/or the realization of a homogeneous overall appearance and a high level of user comfort. The foregoing problem is solved by a covering device with the features of the first independent claim, by a vehicle door with the features of the further independent claim, by a vehicle with the features of the last independent device claim, and by a method with the features of the independent method claim. Further features and details of the invention will become apparent from the dependent claims, the description, and the drawings. Features and details described in connection with the covering device according to the invention naturally also apply in connection with the vehicle door according to the invention and/or in connection with the vehicle according to the invention, and vice versa, so that the disclosure of the individual aspects of the invention always includes, or allows for, reciprocal reference. According to the invention, a covering device for covering, at least partially, a window recess of a vehicle is provided, comprising a base body for covering, at least partially, the window recess, and a handle element movable between a passive position and an active position relative to the base body, wherein a recess is formed in the base body and a handle recess is formed in the handle element, wherein at least one actuating element for triggering a change of state on at least one locking device of the vehicle or the vehicle door is arranged in the handle recess, wherein in the passive position of the handle element the recess of the base body is closed or covered by an outer surface of the handle element, in particular so that access through the recess and/or actuation of the actuating element, preferably by a user, is prevented, and wherein in the active position of the handle element the handle recess of the handle element is arranged, at least partially, in overlap with the recess in the base body, in particular so that access through the recess into the handle recess, preferably by a user, is prevented. is feasible. In other words, a covering device is proposed which is intended to cover, at least partially, a window recess of a vehicle, in particular a window recess of a vehicle door. The covering device comprises a base body for covering the window recess, at least partially, and a handle element movable between a passive position and an active position relative to the base body. A recess is further formed in the base body, and a grip recess is formed in the handle element, wherein at least one actuating element is arranged in the grip recess, and a change of state at at least one locking device of the vehicle or the vehicle door can be triggered by actuating the actuating element, in particular by a user of the vehicle. It is further provided that, in the passive position of the handle element, the recess in the base body is covered or closed by an outer surface of the handle element, in particular so that access through the recess and/or actuation of the actuating element is prevented. Furthermore, it is provided that in the active position of the handle element, the recess in the base body is arranged, at least partially, in overlap with the handle recess of the handle element, in particular so that engagement through the recess into the handle recess and/or actuation of the actuating element is possible. The cover device according to the invention offers the advantage that the function of the door is preserved. The opening is integrated into a cover, making it discreet yet user-friendly on the vehicle. Window channel covers are proven elements for the exterior design of a vehicle. In this way, the door opening function is seamlessly integrated into the overall appearance of the vehicle. Distracting gaps or edges in the outer skin of the vehicle door can be eliminated, resulting in a homogeneous overall impression of the vehicle and simultaneously improve