The invention relates to a method for detecting an activation action (H) of a user (B) in order to provide at least one function (F) in a vehicle (200), more particularly comprising the actuating of functionally essential parts (202) of the vehicle (200), comprising: carrying out a measurement (M) by a sensor unit (100) with the aid of radar waves, using the measurement (M) in order to detect the activation action (H) of the user (B) on the sensor unit (100), more particularly a touch (H2) of the sensor unit (100), generating a function signal (FS) depending on the detected activation action (H). The invention also relates to a sensor unit for carrying out the method.
G01S 7/41 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group using analysis of echo signal for target characterisation; Target signature; Target cross-section
G01S 13/56 - Discriminating between fixed and moving objects or between objects moving at different speeds for presence detection
G01S 13/88 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
An operating device (1; 11; 21) for a motor vehicle, having a control body (3; 23) that has, on the top side thereof, a control surface (3a) for pressure operation and has, on the side facing away therefrom, connecting means (3b, 3c). A housing (6) accommodates a pushbutton switch (7) which is coupled to the control body (3; 23), and a sealant (4; 14) seals the control body (3; 23) along the periphery thereof. A transmission component (5; 25) is arranged below the control body (3; 23) and the sealant (4; 14) such that displacements of the control body (3; 23) result in displacements of the transmission component. The transmission component is arranged in the housing and the control body (3; 23) is at least partially arranged outside the housing. The transmission component (5; 25) forms the coupling between the control body (3; 23) and the pushbutton switch, wherein said transmission component extends laterally beyond the control body (3; 23) to the pushbutton switch (7) which is arranged below the transmission component (5; 25) in the housing (6).
H01H 9/04 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof casings
H01H 13/86 - Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard characterised by the casing, e.g. sealed casings or casings reducible in size
A charging flap system (20) for a motor vehicle (1), having a support element (6), which has a support frame (8) surrounding a recess (7), an actuator control device (4), which is fastened to the support element (6), a charging flap (2), which is mounted on the support element (6) so as to be movable in motorized form by means of the actuator control device (4) between an inoperative position and an operative position, and a sealing element (11) which, in the inoperative position, seals a gap (12) between the charging flap (2) and the recess (7), wherein the charging flap (2) is mounted on the support element (6) so as to be movable manually by a user from the inoperative position into an activation position in which the charging flap (2) is arranged moved counter to the deployment direction (10) into the recess (7), and wherein a restoring element (16) is mounted on the support element (6), the restoring element being designed to exert a restoring force on the charging flap (2) so as to push the charging flap (2) out of the activation position back into the inoperative position or so as to keep the charging flap (2) in the inoperative position.
E05F 15/616 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms
4.
METHOD FOR PROVIDING ELECTRICAL ENERGY FOR AN ACCESS SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE
The invention relates to a method for providing electrical energy for an access system for a motor vehicle, comprising: - reading an identification data set from an NFC chip which is positioned in or on the motor vehicle, using an NFC reader of a mobile identification device; - checking the identification data set using the data sets stored in a database, by means of the mobile identification device; and - releasing the energy supply from the mobile identification device to an energy storage apparatus in the motor vehicle after the identification data set has been successfully checked.
The invention relates to a sensor device (100) for actuating a movable part (101), in particular a sliding door, of a vehicle (1), comprising: a capacitive sensor unit (10) with a plurality of sensor elements (11) for motion detection, in particular gesture detection, of a user to trigger opening and/or closing of the movable part (101), an NFC antenna (30) for communicating with a vehicle-side security system (2) and/or a user-side mobile handheld device (4) in order to trigger unlocking and/or locking of the movable part (101), and a circuit board (20) for accommodating the capacitive sensor unit (10) and the NFC antenna (30).
E05F 15/73 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to movement or presence of persons or objects
G01D 5/24 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing member; Means for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for converting; Transducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage by varying capacitance
H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components
B60J 5/06 - Doors arranged at the vehicle sides foldable
B60Q 9/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of signal devices not provided for in one of main groups
6.
Actuating Device with Cover Element, Vehicle, and Method
The invention relates to an actuating device (10) for triggering a function of a vehicle (1) by a user, having a cover element (11) for a vehicle part (2) of the vehicle (1) with a cover inner side (11.1) and a cover outer side (11.2), an electronics unit (12) having a sensor unit (20) for detecting an actuation action (200) of the user for triggering the function of the vehicle (1), an electronics outer side (12.2), and an electronics inner side (12.1) facing the electronics outer side (12.2). Furthermore, the invention relates to a vehicle (1), and to a method (100).
E05F 15/75 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to movement or presence of persons or objects responsive to the weight or other physical contact of a person or object
7.
HANDLE UNIT FOR A VEHICLE, OPENING PART HAVING AN ELECTRICAL AND A MECHANICAL OPENING MECHANISM, AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A HANDLE UNIT
The invention relates to a handle unit (10) for a vehicle (1), having a handle (11) for opening an opening part (2) of the vehicle (1), which is movable at least between an actuating position (11.2) for activating an electrical opening function for opening the opening part (2) and an emergency opening position (11.3) for mechanically opening the opening part (2), a rotation element (20) which is designed for rotation about a preferably axis of rotation (20.1) or pivot path (20.1) when the handle (11) is moved from the actuating position (11.2) into the emergency opening position (11.3), and a counterforce element (30) for exerting a counterforce (201) on the rotation element (20) when the handle (11) is moved from the actuating position (11.2) into the emergency opening position (11.3). The invention also relates to an opening part (2) and to a method (100) for operating a handle unit (10).
The invention relates to an actuating device (10) for triggering a function of a vehicle (1) by a user, having an electronics unit (12) with a sensor unit (20) for detecting an actuation action (200) of the user for triggering the function of the vehicle (1), an electronics outer side (12.2) on which the actuation action (200) of the user can be detected by the sensor unit (20), and an electronics inner side (12.1) which is opposite the electronics outer side (12.2). Furthermore, the invention relates to a vehicle (1), as well as to a method (100).
G01L 9/10 - Measuring steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or a fluent solid material by electric or magnetic pressure-sensitive elements; Transmitting or indicating the displacement of mechanical pressure-sensitive elements, used to measure the steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or fluent solid material, by electric or magnetic means by making use of variations in inductance
G01V 3/08 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detecting; Measuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation operating with magnetic or electric fields produced or modified by objects or geological structures or by detecting devices
G01V 3/10 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detecting; Measuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation operating with magnetic or electric fields produced or modified by objects or geological structures or by detecting devices using induction coils
9.
INDUCTIVE SENSOR ASSEMBLY FOR DETECTING A CHANGE IN POSITION OF AN ACTUATING ELEMENT
An inductive sensor assembly is used for detecting a change in position of an actuating element. The sensor assembly has: an LC resonant circuit having an inductive element (L) and a capacitive element (C); an excitation supply which is coupled to the LC resonant circuit in order to excite the LC resonant circuit with an excitation voltage (U); a decoupling element arranged between the excitation supply and the LC resonant circuit; and, an evaluation arrangement for evaluating the signal decreasing across the resonant circuit. An actuating assembly is also provided.
G01D 5/20 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing member; Means for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for converting; Transducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage by varying inductance, e.g. by a movable armature
E05B 81/76 - Detection of handle operation; Detection of a user approaching a handle; Electrical switching actions performed by handles
10.
Device for a Vehicle to Detect an Activation Action in at Least Two Different Detection Areas
The invention relates to a device (10) for a vehicle (1) for detecting an activation action in at least two different detection areas (51, 52), and in particular for mounting on a vehicle part (5) to activate at least one function of the vehicle (1) as a function of the detection, comprising:
a printed circuit board (20) having a plurality of layers (21, 22, 23, 24) arranged one above the other in an axial direction (z),
a first electrically conductive sensing element (31) for capacitive sensing in a first (51) of the detection areas (51, 52),
a second electrically conductive sensing element (32) for capacitive sensing in a second (52) of the detection areas (51, 52),
wherein the sensor elements (31, 32) are arranged at different ones of the layers (21, 22, 23, 24) of the printed circuit board (20),
characterized in that
in that the sensor elements (31, 32) are configured to be at least partially congruent, the congruent areas (35) of the sensor elements (31, 32) being positioned offset with respect to one another in a lateral direction (x).
E05B 81/78 - Detection of handle operation; Detection of a user approaching a handle; Electrical switching actions performed by handles as part of a hands-free locking or unlocking operation
Disclosed is a method for evaluating a sensor device, said sensor device comprising at least one proximity sensor. The sensor values (S1, S2) measured by the proximity sensor are monitored (in block 10), and when the beginning of an actuation is ascertained, a timer (t1) is started (in block 30). When the first timer has reached a first target value (tz1) and the measured sensor values (S1, S2) consistently meet a first criterion since the first timer was started, a first operation signal is output (in block 30). When the additional measured sensor values meet a second criterion (in block 20) configured to recognize a valid execution of an operation gesture, a valid operation is ascertained and a second operation signal is output (in block 20) provided that a first operation signal has already been output. If no first operation signal has been output, the first operation signal is output first, followed by the second operation signal.
Disclosed is a method for evaluating a sensor device, said sensor device comprising at least one proximity sensor (S2, S3). If the measured sensor values characterize a beginning of an actuation of the sensor device, a first timer (t1) is started. When the first timer has reached a first target value (tz1) and the measured sensor values consistently meet a first criterion since the first timer was started, a first operation signal is output. When the measured sensor values meet a second criterion during the further acquisition of the measured sensor values, a second operation signal is output at the signal output. If the measured sensor values do not meet the second criterion, an erroneous-actuation signal is output at the signal output.
The invention relates to a motor vehicle securing system (12) comprising a first motor vehicle component (2, 3), a second motor vehicle component (1, 4), and at least one securing device (5), which is designed to releasably secure the first motor vehicle component (2, 3) to the second motor vehicle component (1, 4), wherein the at least one securing device (5) has a securing screw (6), which is screwed into a screw receiving area (8) formed in the second motor vehicle component (1, 4) in a screw-in direction (9), and a screw holder (7), which is movably mounted on the first motor vehicle component (2, 3) in a direction (10, 11) running transversely to the screw-in direction (9) and which is formed with a guide sleeve (14) that extends in the direction of the screw receiving area (8) and receives a section of the securing screw (6).
The invention relates to a sensor device (100), in particular for a vehicle, comprising: a capacitive sensor unit (10) and a coil unit (20) which surrounds the capacitive sensor unit (10) at least partially, preferably geometrically. For this purpose, it is provided according to the invention that the capacitive sensor unit (10) has at least one first, in particular linear, sensor element (11), which is aligned essentially along a first geodesic (G1) of the coil unit (20).
The invention relates to an actuation device (3) for installing on a vehicle part (2), in particular in the form of a door or a hatch, having an electric switch means (30) with at least one switch element (31) for initiating a vehicle function and having a housing unit (10) with at least one first and second housing section (11, 12), wherein the second housing section (12) can be moved from a rest position (I) into an actuation position (II) at least in some regions relative to the first housing section (11) in order to actuate the switch element (31). The invention additionally relates to a vehicle (1) and to an actuation method (100).
H01H 3/16 - Operating parts, i.e. for operating driving mechanism by a mechanical force external to the switch adapted for actuation at a limit or other predetermined position in the path of a body, the relative movement of switch and body being primarily for a purpose other than the actuation of the switch, e.g. for a door switch, a limit switch, a floor-lev
E05B 81/76 - Detection of handle operation; Detection of a user approaching a handle; Electrical switching actions performed by handles
16.
Actuation Device for Mounting on a Vehicle Part, Vehicle and Method for Actuation for Triggering a Vehicle Function
The invention relates to an actuation device (3) for installing on a movable vehicle part (2), in particular in the form of a door or a hatch, having an electric switch means (20) with a switch element (21) for initiating a vehicle function and having a housing unit (10) with at least one first and second housing element (11, 12) that at least partly form a housing interior (13), in which the switch element (21) is arranged. The invention additionally relates to a vehicle (1) and to an actuation method (100).
H01H 13/06 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof casings
G05G 1/02 - Controlling members for hand-actuation by linear movement, e.g. push buttons
G05G 5/05 - Means for returning or tending to return controlling members to an inoperative or neutral position, e.g. by providing return springs or resilient end-stops
The invention relates to an actuation device (3) for mounting on a vehicle part (2), in particular in the form of a door or a hinged closure element, the actuation device comprising: an electrical switching means (30) having at least one switching element (31) for triggering a vehicle function; and a housing unit (10) having at least a first and a second housing portion (11, 12), which at least partly form a housing interior (13), in which the switching element (31) is arranged, the second housing portion (12) being movable, at least in some regions, relative to the first housing portion (11) from an idle position (I) into an actuation position (II) in order to actuate the switching element (31). The invention further relates to a vehicle (1) and to an actuation method (100).
H01H 9/04 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof casings
H01H 3/02 - Operating parts, i.e. for operating driving mechanism by a mechanical force external to the switch
B60Q 1/00 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
B60Q 3/20 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors mounted on specific fittings of passenger or driving compartments
G05G 1/02 - Controlling members for hand-actuation by linear movement, e.g. push buttons
G05G 5/05 - Means for returning or tending to return controlling members to an inoperative or neutral position, e.g. by providing return springs or resilient end-stops
G05G 25/00 - Other details, features or accessories of control mechanisms, e.g. supporting intermediate members elastically
18.
Arrangement for transmitting information for a component of a vehicle
a current control arrangement (60) of the processing arrangement (50), which is electrically connected to the stabilizing device (20), for using the stabilizing device (20) to output a transmission signal (S) to the interface arrangement (40) in order to transmit the provided information to the control device (30) via the supply connection.
The invention relates to a modular component (100) for a movable part (201) of a vehicle (200), comprising: a carrier housing (10) for fastening the modular component (100) to the movable part (201) of the vehicle (200); a keypad unit (20) for actuating the movable part (201) of the vehicle (200), the keypad unit (20) having a keypad cap (21) which is designed to pick up an activating action, in particular touching and/or exertion of force, by a user, and an activating element (24) being arranged on the keypad cap (21) in order to be able to register a presence and/or an activating action of the user; and an electronics unit (30) for providing lighting functions and/or sensor functions during actuation of the movable part (201) of the vehicle (200), the electronics unit (30) being fastened to the carrier housing (10), the electronics unit (30) comprising a sensor unit (31, 32) for registering a presence and/or registering an activating action on the activating element (24), and the electronics unit (30) comprising at least one luminaire (33) for illuminating the keypad cap (21).
H03K 17/97 - Switches controlled by moving an element forming part of the switch using a magnetic movable element
H03K 17/955 - Proximity switches using a capacitive detector
E05B 81/78 - Detection of handle operation; Detection of a user approaching a handle; Electrical switching actions performed by handles as part of a hands-free locking or unlocking operation
20.
MODULAR COMPONENT FOR A MOVABLE PART OF A VEHICLE, AND A METHOD FOR ACTUATING A MOVABLE PART OF A VEHICLE
The invention relates to a modular component (100) for a movable part (201) of a vehicle (200), comprising: - a carrier housing (10) for fastening the modular component (100) to the movable part (201) of the vehicle (200), - an emergency opening element (20) for an emergency actuation of the movable part (201) of the vehicle (200), wherein a traction mechanism (27) for actuating a lock (202), in particular for opening the movable part (201), is fastened to the emergency opening element (20), and wherein the emergency opening element (20) can be moved between at least two positions (I, II), namely: a rest position (I), in which the emergency opening element (20) is supported on the carrier housing (10), and an operating position (II), in which the emergency opening element (20) can be actuated by a user, in order to actuate the lock (202) by pulling on the traction mechanism (27), - and a triggering device (30) for the emergency opening element (20), in order to transfer the emergency opening element (20) automatically out of the rest position (I) into the operating position (II), wherein the emergency opening element (20) is configured in such a way that the emergency opening element (20) can be transferred out of the rest position (I) into the operating position (II) by way of a manual action of force of the user.
A handle assembly for a motor vehicle has a support housing, a grip mounted on the support housing and movable between a retracted and extended position, a drive element movable along a main extension path, and a main extension lever which is movement-coupled to the drive element and pushes the grip into the extended position during a drive movement of the drive element along the main extension path. The drive element executes a drive movement divided into the main extension path and a pre-extension path preceding the main extension path. The drive element, during its drive movement along the pre-extension path, is movement-decoupled from the main extension lever, and a pre-extension lever is mounted rotatably on the support housing and pushes the grip towards the extended position during the drive movement of the drive element along the pre-extension path.
The invention relates to an arrangement (10) for providing at least one function for electronics (2) of a vehicle (1), preferably for door handle electronics (2) of the vehicle (1), preferably for a capacitive sensor (4) for detecting an activation action in the vehicle (1) and/or for a communication interface (40) of the vehicle (1), having: a carrier element (20) which is suitable for installation at installation positions (I, II) on different sides of the vehicle (1) in order to selectively carry out installation at least at a first installation position (I) or at a second installation position (II) of the installation positions (I, II), a first electrically conductive functional element (31) on a first plane (21) and a second electrically conductive functional element (32) on a second plane (22) of the carrier element (20), wherein the functional elements (31, 32) are arranged above one another and are at least partially congruent in order to provide, in a variably assigned manner, a capture function for one of the planes (21, 22) and a further function, in particular a shielding function, for the other of the planes (21, 22), a connection arrangement (70) for electrically connecting the functional elements (31, 32) to a processing arrangement (80) in order to provide a connection interface (78) for controlling the functional elements (31, 32) for assigning the functions depending on the selected installation position (I, II).
E05B 81/78 - Detection of handle operation; Detection of a user approaching a handle; Electrical switching actions performed by handles as part of a hands-free locking or unlocking operation
The invention relates to a doorhandle system (4) of a motor vehicle (1), having a support element (8), an operating element (5) which is supported on the support element (8), a locking device (9) which is designed to be operatively connected to the operating element (5) via a first operative connection (10), and a closing device (11) which is designed to open a door (2) of the motor vehicle (1) and which is designed to be operatively connected to the operating element (5) via a second operative connection (12), wherein the operating element (5) is designed to be movable from a rest position into an unlocking position in order to unlock the closing device (11) by means of a first actuation movement (18) manually carried out by a user, and the operating element (5) is designed to be movable from the rest position into an opening position in order to open the door (2) by means of a second actuation movement (19) manually carried out by the user.
The invention relates to a device for an emergency unlocking process of a door lock (60) on a motor vehicle, comprising an actuation means (13) for coupling to a door lock (60). A blocking means (31) is coupled to an actuator (10; 34) and can be moved from a blocking position into a release position, wherein the blocking means blocks the movement of the actuation means (13) in the blocking position and thus blocks and unlocking of the door lock. A wireless data interface (14) is coupled to an electronic controller (15) and the actuator. Legitimation data as well as energy for operating the actuator (10; 34) and the controller (15) are received from a mobile device (16) coupled to the data interface. On the basis of the received legitimation data, the actuator is actuated in order to convert the blocking means from the blocking position into the release position. A mechanical access device (12) is operatively connected to the actuation means (13) in order to move the unblocked actuation means in order to unlock the door lock (60).
The invention relates to a door handle arrangement (4) of a motor vehicle (1), comprising: a support element (9) with a receiving space (10); a handle element (5) which is mounted on the support element (9) and which is movable between a rest position and an operating position; a flap element (6) which is movably mounted on the support element (9); a locking mechanism (18) which holds the flap element (6) in a closed position; and an actuator (23), wherein the flap element (6) is designed to be movable towards an open position and into an intermediate position in which the locking mechanism (18) is designed to release the flap element (6) for a movement into the open position, wherein in normal operation the flap element (6) is designed to be manually movable by a user (7) from the closed position into the intermediate position and wherein in auxiliary operation the actuator (23) is designed to move the flap element (6) from the closed position into the intermediate position.
A fuel filler flap module of a motor vehicle includes a carrier, a fuel filler flap which is pivotably mounted on the carrier and is designed to be movable between a closed position and an open position, and a movement mechanism designed to move the fuel filler flap from the closed position into the open position and back into the closed position. The movement mechanism has a mechanical deployment element which is arranged on the carrier and which is designed to exert a deployment force acting into the open position on the fuel filler flap, wherein the movement mechanism has a motor-driven deployment means which is designed to push the fuel filler flap with an auxiliary force from the closed position up to an initial deployment position, which lies between the closed position and the open position, wherein the auxiliary force is greater than the deployment force.
E05F 15/627 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by flexible elongated pulling elements, e.g. belts, chains or cables
27.
Door Handle Electronics Unit Having Two Communication Means
The invention relates to an arrangement (10) for providing at least one communication function for electronics (2) of a vehicle (1), preferably for a door handle electronics (2) of the vehicle (1), preferably for a communication interface (40) of the vehicle (1), exhibiting
a support element (20) adapted to be mounted at mounting positions (I, II) on different sides of the vehicle (1) to selectively perform the mounting at at least a first (I) or second (II) of the mounting positions (I, II),
a first communication means (41) arranged at a first layer (21) of the support element (20),
a second communication means (42) arranged at a second layer (22) of the support element (20),
said communication means (41, 42) being arranged opposite to each other and electrically connected in parallel to create at least one communication area suitable for different selected mounting positions (I, II).
B60R 16/023 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems
H01Q 1/32 - Adaptation for use in or on road or rail vehicles
H01Q 7/00 - Loop antennas with a substantially uniform current distribution around the loop and having a directional radiation pattern in a plane perpendicular to the plane of the loop
28.
ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY FOR MOTOR VEHICLE DOORS OR MOTOR VEHICLE FLAPS
The invention relates to an electronic assembly (1), in particular for motor vehicle doors (22) or motor vehicle flaps (23), having: a detection device (8) for a keyless access to the vehicle (40), a container (5) for arranging the detection device (8), said container (8) having a plug connector receiving area (16), a potting compound (24) arranged within the container (5) for protecting the detection device (8) from environmental influences and for improving the performance, a plug connector (7) for the feedthrough of electric conductors (14) from within the container to the outside of the container, wherein the plug connector (7) has at least one electric conductor (14) for coupling a lighting device (15) and/or a vehicle-side controller, which comprises the detection device (8), and a main part (18) for receiving the electric conductor (14); the main part (18) is produced by a process of encapsulating the electric conductor (14) with plastic; the plug connector (7) can be arranged in the plug connector receiving area (16) of the container (5); and the plug connector (7) and/or the plug connector receiving area (16) has a sealant (5).
The invention relates to a device (10) for a vehicle (1) for inductively detecting an activation action within a detection region (2) and in particular designed for integration in a vehicle part (3), having: - at least one electrically conductive sensor element (20) for inductive sensing within the detection region (2) in order to provide a sensor signal (S) specific to the sensing, - at least one electrically conductive activation means (30), the activation means (30) being movably arranged within the detection region (2) in order to be moved relative to the sensor element (20) depending on the activation action, so that the sensor signal (S) is specific to the activation action, - a processing assembly (100) which is electrically connected to the sensor element (20) in order to detect the activation action using the sensor signal (S).
H03K 17/97 - Switches controlled by moving an element forming part of the switch using a magnetic movable element
E05B 81/76 - Detection of handle operation; Detection of a user approaching a handle; Electrical switching actions performed by handles
H03K 17/95 - Proximity switches using a magnetic detector
H03K 17/972 - Switches controlled by moving an element forming part of the switch using a magnetic movable element having a plurality of control members, e.g. keyboard
The disclosure relates to a motor vehicle flap system, including a lateral wall having an inner side surface, an outer side surface and a through-opening, a flap which is mounted on the inner side surface such that it can move between a closed position closing the through-opening, in which the flap lies within the through-opening and runs perfectly flush with the outer side surface, and an open position releasing the through-opening, and having an actuation lever which is mounted on the inner side surface such that it can swivel between a starting position and an end position, and, with a movement into the end position, the actuation lever is designed to move the flap into the open position, wherein the flap and the actuation lever are swivellably mounted on a guide axis arranged on the inner side surface.
The invention relates to a system (1) for detecting an activation action in an activation range (200) for a vehicle (2), comprising: - a sensor array (30) for the capacitive detection (250) of a proximity at least in part in the activation range (200) in order to detect the activation action; - a communication unit (10) for carrying out a communication (240) at least in part in the activation range (200); - a monitoring unit (20) for initiating an interruption (230) and/or a reinitialization (210) of the capacitive detection (250) according to the communication (240).
B60R 25/24 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off using electronic identifiers containing a code not memorised by the user
E05B 81/78 - Detection of handle operation; Detection of a user approaching a handle; Electrical switching actions performed by handles as part of a hands-free locking or unlocking operation
The invention relates to an arrangement (10) for detecting (260) an activation action and for communicating in a vehicle (1), in particular designed for integration in the vehicle (1), comprising: - a communication unit (100) for repeatedly emitting (160) an electrical communication signal (20) via a transmission link (110) in order to provide the communication; - a sensor array (200) for detecting the activation action; - a coupling unit (300) electrically connected to the transmission link (110); - an electronic processing device (210) of the sensor array (200), said processing device (210) being electrically connected to the coupling unit (300) in order to detect, via the coupling unit (300), the emission (160) of the communication signal (20).
The invention relates to a module unit (100), in particular a module unit which is combined, can be individually handled and/or is cohesive, preferably in the form of a multifunctional unit, preferably in the form of a hardware unit, for providing different vehicle functions (F) for a vehicle (200), having: at least one circuit board (10) on which the following elements are arranged: a UWB antenna (1) for communication (K) and/or detection (D), wherein different vehicle functions (F) can be activated depending on the communication (K) and/or detection (D), a UWB transceiver (3) for transmitting and/or receiving electrical signals of the UWB antenna (1) which are specific for the communication (K) and/or detection (D), a processing device (4) for controlling the UWB transceiver (3) for the communication (K) and/or detection (D) by the UWB antenna (1), and an interface (5) for transferring at least one result of the communication (K) and/or detection (D) to a vehicle-side control device (201) in order to trigger the different vehicle functions (F) depending on the communication (K) and/or detection (D).
H04B 1/3822 - Transceivers, i.e. devices in which transmitter and receiver form a structural unit and in which at least one part is used for functions of transmitting and receiving specially adapted for use in vehicles
The invention relates to a monitoring system (S) for a vehicle (200) interior (202), having at least one UWB sensor unit (100), wherein the UWB sensor unit (100) is designed to carry out detection (D) of objects and/or people in the vehicle (200), and wherein the UWB sensor unit (100) is designed to carry out communication (K) with a user-side mobile device (300) in order to transfer at least one result (E1, E2, E3) of the detection (D) and/or of the communication (K) to a vehicle-side control unit (201) and/or the user-side mobile device (300).
The invention relates to an apparatus (10) for a vehicle (1) for providing communication and/or detection in the vehicle (1) and in particular designed for integration into a vehicle part (5), comprising - a processing arrangement (70) for processing an electrical signal (S) which is specific for the communication and/or detection, - at least one electric functional arrangement (50) which in each case has an electrically conductive functional element (31) for providing the signal (S) by carrying out a function (F) and a shielding element (40) for shielding for the carrying-out of the function (F), characterized in that the shielding element (40) encloses the functional element (31) in order to provide the shielding in different directions (x, y, z).
A door handle assembly for a vehicle door includes a handle which is to be actuated by an operator, a lever element which supports the handle on a handle housing, and a motor-driven actuating element. The handle is designed to be movable out of an actuation position into a servo-opening position by being actuated by an operator. A detection means is formed on the handle housing in order to detect a movement of the handle out of the actuation position into the servo-opening position so as to produce a movement of the motor-driven actuating element out of the handle extended position into a door opening position. Upon being moved out of the handle extended position into the door opening position, the motor-driven actuating element moves a vehicle door opening lever out of a ready position into an unlocked position, in which the vehicle door can be opened.
E05B 81/16 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on locking elements for locking or unlocking action
a filter arrangement (40) in the signal path (SP) comprising at least one high-pass (41, 43) in order to at least reduce the frequencies of the sensing signal (S) lower than the at least one sensing frequency.
H03K 17/955 - Proximity switches using a capacitive detector
G01D 5/24 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing member; Means for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for converting; Transducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage by varying capacitance
H03H 9/54 - Filters comprising resonators of piezoelectric or electrostrictive material
H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks
The invention relates to an arrangement (5) for a vehicle (1) for inductively detecting an activation action, in particular an actuation of a vehicle component (2), said arrangement comprising: - a sensor arrangement (10) for inductively detecting the activation action in order to provide a first and second detection signal (S1, S2), the detection signals (S1, S2) being specific to the same detection information (VS) about the activation action; - an electronic processing arrangement (70) for comparing the detection signals (S1, S2) with one another in order to determine the detection information (VS) and in order to detect the activation action on the basis of the detection information (VS).
The invention relates to an arrangement (5) for a vehicle (1) for inductively detecting an activation action, in particular an actuation of a vehicle component (2), said arrangement comprising: - a sensor arrangement (10) for inductively detecting the activation action in order to provide at least one detection signal (S1, S2), the at least one detection signal (S1, S2) being specific to detection information (VS) about the activation action; - an electronic processing arrangement (70) for determining the detection information (VS) from the at least one detection signal (S1, S2) in order to detect the activation action on the basis of the detection information (VS), the sensor arrangement (10) having at least two sensor elements (11, 12) on different layers (L1, L2) of a printed circuit board (90), the sensor elements (11, 12) being electrically connected to one another by means of a via (91).
A door handle assembly for a vehicle door includes a handle mounted on a housing and arranged flush with the outer contour of the vehicle door in a non-use position and designed to be movable by a user into an actuation position in order to be actuated, a lever element, a first lever end of which is rotatably attached to a lever rotational axis mounted on the housing and a second lever end of which is connected to a first longitudinal end of the handle, and a motor-driven actuating element which rotates the lever element about the lever rotational axis and thereby moves the handle out of the non-use position into the actuation position. A lever mechanism is mounted on the housing in a rotatable manner about a rotational axis. A second longitudinal end of the handle is movably secured to the housing via the lever mechanism.
E05B 85/16 - Handles pivoted about an axis parallel to the wing a longitudinal grip part being pivoted at one end about an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the grip part
A door handle assembly for a vehicle includes a housing, a handle, and a compression mechanism. The handle is rotatably attached to the housing and rotatable between a resting position and a depressed position. The compression mechanism is configured to allow rotation of the handle between the resting position and the depressed position. The compression mechanism includes a plunger and a biasing member. The plunger is coupled to one of the housing or the handle and translatable between a first position when the handle is in the resting position and a second position when the handle is in the depressed position. The biasing member is coupled to one of the housing or the handle and configured to bias the plunger between the first position and the second position.
E05B 85/16 - Handles pivoted about an axis parallel to the wing a longitudinal grip part being pivoted at one end about an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the grip part
A door handle assembly includes a bracket, a slide member, and a counterweight. The slide member is coupled to the bracket and configured to translate between a first position and a second position. The counterweight is pivotally coupled to the bracket and configured to the pivot between a first rotational position and a second rotational position. Upon translation of the slide member from the second position to the first position, the slide member is operable to (i) rotate the counterweight in a first direction from the second rotational position to the first rotational position and (ii) prevent rotation of the counterweight in a second direction from the first rotational position.
E05B 79/06 - Mounting of handles, e.g. to the wing or to the lock
E05B 85/16 - Handles pivoted about an axis parallel to the wing a longitudinal grip part being pivoted at one end about an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the grip part
The invention relates to a fuel filler flap system (2) of a motor vehicle (1), comprising a support (4), a pivotably mounted fuel filler flap (3) which is designed to be movable between a closed position and an open position, and a movement mechanism (6) which is designed for moving the fuel filler flap (3) out of the closed position into the open position and which has a motorised drive element (7) and a mechanical deployment element (8). The mechanical deployment element (8) is designed to exert a deployment force (14) on the fuel filler flap (3), which force acts in the direction of the open position. The motorised drive element (7) is designed, in the event of a movement of the fuel filler flap (3) out of the closed position into the open position, to exert a guide force (15) directed oppositely to the deployment force (14), and, in the event of a movement of the fuel filler flap (3) out of the open position into the closed position, to exert on the fuel filler flap (3) a return force (16) overcoming the deployment force (14). The motorised drive element (7) is arranged at a predetermined distance (17) from the support (4) and/or from the fuel filler flap (3) and is moveably connected to the fuel filler flap (3) by means of a traction device (18).
The invention relates to a sensor system (10) for a movable part (1) of a vehicle (3), comprising: an actuating element (20) comprising at least one deformation region (40) in which an activation action can be sensed by an operator (5), at least one inductive activation means (60) arranged in the deformation region (40), and at least one sensor device (30) arranged on the actuating element (20) or on the movable part (1) for inductance measurement on the activation means (60). For this purpose, according to the invention, at least one shielding element (34) is provided for the at least one sensor device (30) in order to avoid interferences during the inductance measurement.
G01B 7/24 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring the deformation in a solid, e.g. by resistance strain gauge using change in magnetic properties
E05B 81/76 - Detection of handle operation; Detection of a user approaching a handle; Electrical switching actions performed by handles
45.
Method for securing a communication between a mobile communication apparatus and a vehicle
The invention relates to a method (100) for securing a communication between a mobile communication apparatus (10) and a vehicle (5), in particular for authentication at a passive access system of the vehicle (5), wherein the vehicle (5) comprises at least one radio unit (20).
H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communications; Network security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
The invention relates to an arrangement (10) for a vehicle (1) for detecting an activation action for activating a function on the vehicle (1), in particular for detecting an activation action in a front, side and/or rear region (1.7, 1.4, 1.2) of the vehicle (1) for activating an opening and/or unlocking of a lid (1.3, 1.6) on the vehicle (1), comprising:
at least one sensor element (20) for sensing a change, in particular an approach by an activation means (3), in the surroundings of the sensor element (20),
a controlling arrangement (100) which is electrically connected to the sensor element (20) to provide an electric sensor signal specific to a parameter of the sensor element (20), wherein the parameter in turn is specific to the sensed change in the surroundings,
an evaluation arrangement (200) for repeatedly determining the parameter of the sensor element (20) by means of a transmission of the sensor signal to a storage arrangement (250) in order to perform the detection of the activation action,
an evaluation filter arrangement (210) of the evaluation arrangement (200) for band-pass filtering and/or for transconductance conversion of the sensor signal for the transmission to the storage arrangement (250).
The invention relates to a sensor device (10) for a vehicle (100), comprising a control unit (11) for actuating a movable part (101), in particular a tailgate, of the vehicle (100), and a sensor unit (12) for monitoring at least one first activation region (A1), wherein the control unit (11) is designed to actuate the movable part (101) of the vehicle (100) when at least one activation action (H1, H2, H3, B1, B2) of a user in the first activation region (A1) has been sensed by the sensor unit (12). The sensor unit (12) is designed to sense the at least one activation action (H1, H2, H3, B1, B2) of the user by means of electromagnetic waves in the radio frequency range.
The invention relates to a sensor device (100) for actuating a movable part (101), in particular a sliding door, panel or similar, of a vehicle (1), comprising: a first sensor unit (10a) for external motion detection, in particular gesture detection, of a user who is outside the vehicle (1), in order to trigger opening and/or closing of the movable part (101), and a printed circuit board (10b) for accommodating the first sensor unit (10). According to the invention, a second sensor unit (10b) for an internal motion detection, in particular a gesture detection, of a user who is inside the vehicle (1) is present in order to trigger an opening and/or closing of the movable part (101).
A light assembly includes a fixture housing, a gesture sensor assembly, a light source supported by the fixture housing, and a reflector supported by the fixture housing and operative to control direction of light emitted from the light source. The gesture sensor assembly includes a gesture sensor operable to provide a sensing electrical field sensitive to gestures executed a predetermined distance from the gesture sensor.
B60Q 1/00 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
F21V 23/04 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches
F21V 23/00 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
F21S 43/30 - Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights characterised by reflectors
B60Q 1/30 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating rear of vehicle, e.g. by means of reflecting surfaces
50.
ACTUATION DEVICE HAVING A CLADDING ELEMENT, VEHICLE AND METHOD
The invention relates to an actuation device (10) for triggering a function of a vehicle (1) by a user, comprising a cladding element (11) for a vehicle part (2) of the vehicle (1) having a cladding inner side (11.1) and a cladding outer side (11.2), an electronics unit (12) having a sensor unit (20) for detecting an actuation action (200) of the user for triggering the function of the vehicle (1), an electronics outer side (12.2) and an electronics inner side (12.1) opposite the electronics outer side (12.2). The invention also relates to a vehicle (1) and a method (100).
The invention relates to an actuation device (10) for triggering a function of a vehicle (1) by a user, comprising an electronics unit (12) having a sensor unit (20) for detecting an actuation action (200) of the user for triggering the function of the vehicle (1), an electronics outer side (12.2), on which the actuation action (200) of the user can be detected by the sensor unit (20), and an electronics inner side (12.1) opposite the electronics outer side (12.2). The invention also relates to a vehicle (1) and a method (100).
The invention relates to a sensor device (100) for actuating a moving part (101), in particular a sliding door, of a vehicle (1), comprising: a capacitive sensor unit (10) with a plurality of sensor elements (11) for motion detection, in particular gesture detection, of a user in order to trigger opening and/or closing of the moving part (101), and a printed circuit board (20) for accommodating the capacitive sensor unit (10). According to the invention, the sensor elements (11) are arranged in the form of a matrix (x, y) on the printed circuit board (20) in order to carry out the movement detection on the basis of a capacitive change in the environment.
The invention relates to a sensor device (100) for actuating a moving part (101), in particular a sliding door, of a vehicle (1), comprising: a capacitive sensor unit (10) with a plurality of sensor elements (11) for motion detection, in particular gesture detection, of a user in order to trigger opening and/or closing of the movable part (101), an NFC antenna (30) for communicating with a vehicle-side security system (2) and/or a user-side mobile hand-held device (4) in order to trigger an unlocking and/or locking of the movable part (101), and a printed circuit board (20) for accommodating the capacitive sensor unit (10) and the NFC antenna (30).
The invention relates to an inductive sensor assembly for detecting a change in position of an actuating element, wherein the sensor assembly comprises: - an LC resonant circuit having an inductive element (L) and a capacitive element (C); - an excitation supply which is coupled to the LC resonant circuit in order to excite the LC resonant circuit with an excitation voltage (U); - a decoupling element arranged between the excitation supply and the LC resonant circuit; - an evaluation arrangement for evaluating the signal decreasing across the resonant circuit. The invention also relates to an actuating assembly.
The invention relates to a door handle assembly (3) having a handle support (8), a door handle (4) mounted on the handle support (8) to pivot between an initial position and an operational position, a deflection device (9) coupled for movement with the door handle (4), which is mounted for rotation about a rotational axis (15) on the handle support (8), and a mechanical resistance element (10), which is designed to force the door handle (4), once moved out of the initial position, back into the initial position, wherein, when the door handle (4) is in the initial position, the mechanical resistance element (10) is designed to apply to the door handle (4) a predefined threshold force (16) holding the door handle (4) in the initial position. The deflection device (9) and the mechanical resistance element (10) form a lever system (20), which is designed to apply a resistance force (21) counteracting the movement of the door handle (4) towards the operational position of same and continuously decreasing towards the operational position.
E05B 81/90 - Manual override in case of power failure
E05B 81/76 - Detection of handle operation; Detection of a user approaching a handle; Electrical switching actions performed by handles
E05B 85/16 - Handles pivoted about an axis parallel to the wing a longitudinal grip part being pivoted at one end about an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the grip part
The invention relates to a motor vehicle door handle device (3) having a pivotably mounted door handle (4), comprising a door handle actuating fitting (16), a holding element (11), which has a guide passage (18) through which the door handle actuating fitting (16) extends in a movable manner, an actuating element (19), which is rotatably mounted via an actuation pin (22) attached to the holding element (11) and is coupled to the door handle (4) for the purpose of movement, and a blocking element (20), which is rotatably mounted via a blocking pin (38) and is designed in such a way that, when an acceleration force acts due to the inertia of the mass body (21) of the blocking element, the blocking element (20) can be moved out of a rest position in which a rotation of the actuating element (19) about the actuation pin (22) is possible into a blocking position in which a rotation of the actuating element (19) about the actuation pin (22) is blocked, the blocking pin (38) of the blocking element (20) being attached to the holding element (11) and extending parallel to the actuation pin (22) of the actuating element (19).
E05B 77/06 - Preventing unwanted lock actuation, e.g. unlatching, at the moment of collision by means of inertial forces
E05B 85/16 - Handles pivoted about an axis parallel to the wing a longitudinal grip part being pivoted at one end about an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the grip part
57.
Door handle assembly for a motor vehicle having a capacitive sensor and near-field communication
A sensor device for a motor vehicle includes a printed circuit board on which a sensor electrode of a capacitive sensor is formed. An inductive near-field transmission device is formed with a near-field transmission coil which has a turn on the printed circuit board. The near-field transmission coil and the sensor electrode are arranged relative to each other in such a way that the sensor electrode lies in the inner region of the near-field transmission coil surrounded by the turn. The sensor electrode includes an elongated central conductor and extending therefrom are a plurality of branch conductors. The branch conductors are spaced in such a way that they are galvanically coupled exclusively via the central conductor and are arranged on the central conductor on opposite sides in pairs.
G01R 27/26 - Measuring inductance or capacitance; Measuring quality factor, e.g. by using the resonance method; Measuring loss factor; Measuring dielectric constants
G01V 3/08 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detecting; Measuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation operating with magnetic or electric fields produced or modified by objects or geological structures or by detecting devices
E05B 81/76 - Detection of handle operation; Detection of a user approaching a handle; Electrical switching actions performed by handles
A vehicle door handle (1) is designed with a multi-part housing, at least one cavity for receiving an electronic component (7) being formed in a first housing part (2). An insert part (4) for the first housing part (2) has holding means (4a, 4b, 4c) for holding the electronic component (7), and the shape of the insert part (4) fits into a section of the cavity of the first housing part (2) such that said insert part delimits a section of the cavity of the first housing part (2) together with the first housing part (2), so that a potting trough for receiving a potting material (5) is formed. This formed potting trough has a bottom which is formed partly by the insert part (4) and partly by the first housing part (2). The holding means (4a, 4b, 4c) for holding the electronic component are positioned inside the formed potting trough.
E05B 81/76 - Detection of handle operation; Detection of a user approaching a handle; Electrical switching actions performed by handles
E05B 85/16 - Handles pivoted about an axis parallel to the wing a longitudinal grip part being pivoted at one end about an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the grip part
59.
APPARATUS FOR A VEHICLE FOR DETECTING AN ACTIVATION ACTION IN AT LEAST TWO DIFFERENT DETECTION REGIONS
The invention relates to an apparatus (10) for a vehicle (1) for detecting an activation action in at least two different detection regions (51, 52), and in particular for installation on a vehicle part (5), in order to activate at least one function of the vehicle (1) on the basis of the detection, said apparatus comprising: - a circuit board (20) having a plurality of layers (21, 22, 23, 24) which are arranged one on top of the other in an axial direction (z), - a first electrically conductive sensor element (31) for capacitive detection in a first (51) of the detection regions (51, 52), - a second electrically conductive sensor element (32) for capacitive detection in a second (52) of the detection regions (51, 52), wherein the sensor elements (31, 32) are arranged on different layers (21, 22, 23, 24) of the circuit board (20), characterized in that the sensor elements (31, 32) are congruent at least in part, wherein the congruent regions (35) of the sensor elements (31, 32) are positioned offset relative to each other in a lateral direction (x).
E05B 81/78 - Detection of handle operation; Detection of a user approaching a handle; Electrical switching actions performed by handles as part of a hands-free locking or unlocking operation
60.
DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE FOR COMMUNICATING WITH A MOBILE DEVICE
The invention relates to a device (10) for a vehicle (1) for communicating with a mobile device, in particular for activating a function of the vehicle (1) in accordance with the communication, comprising: electrically conductive communication means (61), a processing arrangement (65) for transmitting and/or receiving a communication signal via the communication means (61) in order to provide the communication via the communication signal, at least one terminal (RX+, RX-) for receiving the communication signal which electrically connects the processing arrangement (65) to the communication means (61), wherein a resistive damping means (Rd) is electrically connected to the communication means (61) in addition to the at least one terminal (RX+, RX-).
The invention relates to a device (10) for a vehicle (1) for communicating with a mobile device, in particular for activating a function of the vehicle (1) in accordance with the communication, comprising: an electrically conductive communication means (61), a processing arrangement (65) for transmitting and/or receiving a communication signal via the communication means (61) in order to provide the communication via the communication signal, at least one terminal (RX+, RX-) for receiving the communication signal which electrically connects the processing arrangement (65) to the communication means (61), wherein resistive damping means (Rd) are electrically connected to the communication means (61) in addition to the at least one terminal (RX+, RX-).
E05B 81/76 - Detection of handle operation; Detection of a user approaching a handle; Electrical switching actions performed by handles
B60R 25/20 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off
B60R 25/01 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens
The invention relates to an arrangement (10) for a vehicle (1) for detecting an activation action for activating a function on the vehicle (1), in particular for detecting an activation action in a front, side and/or rear region (1.2, 1.4, 1.7) of the vehicle (1) for activating an opening and/or unlocking of a lid (1.3, 1.6) on the vehicle (1), comprising:
at least one sensor element (20) for sensing a change, in particular an approach by an activation means (3), in the surroundings of the sensor element (20),
a signal generator arrangement (130) for providing a control signal for an electric control of the sensor element (20),
an evaluation arrangement (200) for repeatedly determining at least one parameter of the sensor element (20) specific to the sensing on the basis of a sensor signal, in order in order to carry out the detection of the activation action,
a sensor controlling arrangement (170) which is electrically interconnected to the sensor element (20),
a transmission element (170.1) of the sensor controlling arrangement (170), which is electrically interconnected to the signal generator arrangement (130) in order to initiate repeated charge transfers at the sensor element (20) on the basis of the control signal,
an amplifying means (170.2) of the sensor controlling arrangement (170), which is electrically interconnected to the evaluation arrangement (200) in order to provide the sensor signal on the basis of the charge transfers.
A vehicle authentication system for authenticating a portable ID transmitter with respect to an authentication arrangement of a vehicle in order to release vehicle functions for an operator, includes a portable ID transmitter that has at least one ID transmitter-UWB-antenna. The authentication device has at least one first vehicle-UWB-interface having one first UWB antenna and a second vehicle-UWB interface with a second UWB-antenna. Control for the authentication device are also provided so that an authentication method can be carried out. Optionally, the authentication system can also include LF interfaces with LF antennas and proximity sensors.
The invention relates to an actuation device (3) for installing on a movable vehicle part (2), in particular in the form of a door or a hatch, having an electric switch means (20) with a switch element (21) for initiating a vehicle function and having a housing unit (10) with at least one first and second housing element (11, 12) that at least partly form a housing interior (13), in which the switch element (21) is arranged. The invention additionally relates to a vehicle (1) and to an actuation method (100).
E05B 77/34 - Protection against weather or dirt, e.g. against water ingress
E05B 81/76 - Detection of handle operation; Detection of a user approaching a handle; Electrical switching actions performed by handles
H01H 9/04 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof casings
H01H 13/06 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof casings
H01H 13/18 - Operating parts, e.g. push-button adapted for actuation at a limit or other predetermined position in the path of a body, the relative movement of switch and body being primarily for a purpose other than the actuation of the switch, e.g. door switch, limit switch, floor-levelling swi
E05B 83/18 - Locks for luggage compartments, car boot lids or car bonnets for car boot lids or rear luggage compartments
The invention relates to an actuation device (3) for mounting on a vehicle part (2), in particular in the form of a door or a hinged closure element, the actuation device comprising: an electrical switching means (30) having at least one switching element (31) for triggering a vehicle function; and a housing unit (10) having at least a first and a second housing portion (11, 12), which at least partly form a housing interior (13), in which the switching element (31) is arranged, the second housing portion (12) being movable, at least in some regions, relative to the first housing portion (11) from an idle position (I) into an actuation position (II) in order to actuate the switching element (31). The invention further relates to a vehicle (1) and to an actuation method (100).
E05B 77/34 - Protection against weather or dirt, e.g. against water ingress
E05B 81/76 - Detection of handle operation; Detection of a user approaching a handle; Electrical switching actions performed by handles
E05B 17/10 - Illuminating devices on, or for, locks or keys
H01H 9/04 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof casings
H01H 13/06 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof casings
H01H 13/18 - Operating parts, e.g. push-button adapted for actuation at a limit or other predetermined position in the path of a body, the relative movement of switch and body being primarily for a purpose other than the actuation of the switch, e.g. door switch, limit switch, floor-levelling swi
E05B 83/18 - Locks for luggage compartments, car boot lids or car bonnets for car boot lids or rear luggage compartments
67.
ACTUATION DEVICE WITH MOVABLE SWITCH ELEMENT, VEHICLE, AND ACTUATION METHOD
The invention relates to an actuation device (3) for installing on a vehicle part (2), in particular in the form of a door or a hatch, having an electric switch means (30) with at least one switch element (31) for initiating a vehicle function and having a housing unit (10) with at least one first and second housing section (11, 12), wherein the second housing section (12) can be moved from a rest position (I) into an actuation position (II) at least in some regions relative to the first housing section (11) in order to actuate the switch element (31). The invention additionally relates to a vehicle (1) and to an actuation method (100).
E05B 17/10 - Illuminating devices on, or for, locks or keys
E05B 77/34 - Protection against weather or dirt, e.g. against water ingress
E05B 81/76 - Detection of handle operation; Detection of a user approaching a handle; Electrical switching actions performed by handles
H01H 9/04 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof casings
H01H 13/06 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof casings
H01H 13/18 - Operating parts, e.g. push-button adapted for actuation at a limit or other predetermined position in the path of a body, the relative movement of switch and body being primarily for a purpose other than the actuation of the switch, e.g. door switch, limit switch, floor-levelling swi
E05B 83/18 - Locks for luggage compartments, car boot lids or car bonnets for car boot lids or rear luggage compartments
The invention relates to a sensor device (100), in particular for a vehicle, comprising: a capacitive sensor unit (10) and a coil unit (20) which surrounds the capacitive sensor unit (10) at least partially, preferably geometrically. According to the invention, the capacitive sensor unit (10) has at least one first, in particular linear, sensor element (11) which is aligned essentially along a first geodesic (G1) of the coil unit (20).
The invention relates to a handle assembly (3) for a motor vehicle (2), having a support housing (8), a grip (4) which is mounted on the support housing (8) and is movable between a retracted position and an extended position, a drive element (6) which is movable along a main extension path (25), and a main extension lever (16) which is designed to be movement-coupled to the drive element (6) and to push the grip (4) into the extended position during a drive movement of the drive element (6) along the main extension path (25). During operation, the drive element (6) can execute a drive movement which is divided into the main extension path (25) and a pre-extension path (26) before the main extension path (25), wherein the drive element (6), during its drive movement along the pre-extension path (26), is movement-decoupled from the main extension lever (16), and wherein a pre-extension lever (17) is mounted rotatably on the support housing (8) and is designed to push the grip (4) towards the extended position during the drive movement of the drive element (6) along the pre-extension path (26).
The invention relates to an inside door handle system (3) for a door (2) of a motor vehicle (1), said system having: a lock lever (5) which can be connected to a door lock (4), is mounted on a bearing axle (9) and can be moved from a locked position to an open position; a motor-driven actuating element (6) which is designed, during normal electrical operation, to move the lock lever (5) from the locked position to the open position; a handle lever (7) which is pivotably mounted on the bearing axle (9) axially offset relative to the lock lever (5), can be manually moved by a user, and can be moved from a normal position into an actuation position used to open the door lock (4); and a mechanical coupling element (8), which is mounted on the handle lever (7) for movement from a decoupled position to a coupled position, and which can move axially in relation to the bearing axle (9) in the direction of the lock lever (5), in order to engage with the lock lever (5) in the coupled position, wherein the handle lever (7) is designed to move the mechanical coupling element (8) into the coupled position for an emergency mechanical operation of the inner door handle system (3) upon manual actuation by the user.
E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
The invention relates to an arrangement (10) for transmitting information for a component (2) of a vehicle (1), in particular for a door handle (2) of the vehicle (1), having: a processing arrangement (50) for providing an item of information for the component (2), an interface arrangement (40) for providing an electrical supply connection to a control apparatus (30) of the vehicle (1), a stabilization apparatus (20) which electrically connects the interface arrangement (40) to the processing arrangement (50) in order to provide an energy supply for the processing arrangement (50) in a stabilized manner from the supply connection, a current control arrangement (60) of the processing arrangement (50) that is electrically connected to the stabilization apparatus (20) in order to use the stabilization apparatus (20) to output a transmission signal (S) to the interface arrangement (40) in order to transmit the provided information to the control apparatus (30) via the supply connection.
H04B 3/54 - Systems for transmission via power distribution lines
B60R 16/023 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems
The invention relates to a fuel filler flap module (2) of a motor vehicle (1), comprising a support (4), a fuel filler flap (3) which is pivotably mounted on the support (4) and is designed to be movable between a closed position and an open position, and a moving mechanism (6) designed for moving the fuel filler flap (3) out of the closed position into the open position and back into the closed position. The moving mechanism (6) has a mechanical deployment element (8) which is arranged on the support (4) and is designed to exert a deployment force (9), acting in the open position, on the fuel filler flap (3), the moving mechanism (6) having a motor-driven deployment means (14) which is designed to push the fuel filler flap (3) with an auxiliary force (15) out of the closed position to an initial deployment position between the closed position and the open position, the auxiliary force (15) being greater than the deployment force (9).
The invention relates to an arrangement (10) for a capacitive sensor device (20) of a vehicle (1), in particular for control and/or evaluation at the capacitive sensor device (20) for detecting an activating action at the vehicle (1), comprising
at least one sensor electrode (20.1) for sensing a change in a vicinity of the vehicle (1),
a transmission arrangement (30) for a frequency- and/or phase-dependent transmission of an electrical input signal (E) and an output of an output signal (A),
an output (30.2) of the transmission arrangement (30), which is electrically connected to the sensor electrode (20.1) to output the output signal (A) at the sensor electrode (20.1) for performing the sensing,
wherein the transmission arrangement (30) comprises a controlled source device (30.3) to output the output signal (A) as a guided electrical signal at the sensor electrode (20.1) depending on the frequency- and/or phase-dependent transmission of the input signal (E).
H03K 17/955 - Proximity switches using a capacitive detector
B60R 16/03 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems
The invention relates to an arrangement (10) for a capacitive sensor device (20) of a vehicle (1), in particular for control and/or evaluation at the capacitive sensor device (20) for detecting an activating action at the vehicle (1), comprising:
a transmission arrangement (30) for providing an output signal (A) by a frequency-dependent change of an electrical input signal (E), wherein the provision of the output signal (A) is designed for operating a sensor element (20.1) of the sensor device (20),
a control arrangement (50.6) which is connected to an input (30.1) of the transmission arrangement (30) to provide the formed input signal (E).
H03K 17/955 - Proximity switches using a capacitive detector
B60R 16/023 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems
An actuating device for a vehicle, having a circuit board (4; 14; 24) on which a force-actuated switching element (5a, 5b; 16; 26a, 26b) is arranged. The circuit board (4; 14; 24) is mounted in a receptacle (1; 11; 20), and a flexible protective cover (7) is arranged adjacent to the force-actuated switching element (5a, 5b; 16; 26a, 26b), through which flexible protective cover (7) the switching element (5a; 5b; 16; 26a, 26b) can be actuated with deformation of the protective cover (7). The receptacle (1; 11; 20) has a first section (3; 23) with a first elasticity, which first section (3; 23) is coupled to a further section (2; 15) with a second, lower elasticity. The circuit board (4; 14; 24) is held in the first section (3; 23) in a rest position and, in the event of an action of force on the switching element (5a, 5b; 16; 26a, 26b), deflects in the direction of the action of force with deformation of the first section (3; 23). The resetting force, acting on the circuit board (4; 14; 24), of the first section (3; 23) relative to the further section is, in the case of deflections out of the rest position of the circuit board, lower than a maximum admissible actuating force of the switching element.
An Arrangement (10) for a capacitive sensor device (20) of a vehicle (1), in particular for control and/or evaluation at the capacitive sensor device (20) for detecting an activating action at the vehicle (1), with at least one sensor electrode (20.1) for sensing a change in a vicinity of the vehicle (1), and with a transmission arrangement (30) for providing an output signal (A) by a frequency-dependent change of an electrical input signal (E) of the transmission arrangement (30), and with an output (30.2) of the transmission arrangement (30), which is electrically connected to the sensor electrode (20.1) in order to operate the sensor electrode (20.1) with the output signal (A), wherein the transmission arrangement (30) includes at least one filter component (30.4, 30.5) to perform the frequency-dependent change.
H03K 17/955 - Proximity switches using a capacitive detector
B60R 16/023 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems
G01D 5/24 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing member; Means for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for converting; Transducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage by varying capacitance
The invention relates to an arrangement (10) for providing at least one function for electronics (2) of a vehicle (1), preferably for door handle electronics (2) of the vehicle (1), preferably for a capacitive sensor (4) for detecting an activation action in the vehicle (1) and/or for a communication interface (40) of the vehicle (1), having: a carrier element (20) which is suitable for installation at installation positions (I, II) on different sides of the vehicle (1) in order to selectively carry out installation at least at a first installation position (I) or at a second installation position (II) of the installation positions (I, II), a first electrically conductive functional element (31) on a first plane (21) and a second electrically conductive functional element (32) on a second plane (22) of the carrier element (20), wherein the functional elements (31, 32) are arranged above one another and are at least partially congruent in order to provide, in a variably assigned manner, a capture function for one of the planes (21, 22) and a further function, in particular a shielding function, for the other of the planes (21, 22), a connection arrangement (70) for electrically connecting the functional elements (31, 32) to a processing arrangement (80) in order to provide a connection interface (78) for controlling the functional elements (31, 32) for assigning the functions depending on the selected installation position (I, II).
E05B 81/78 - Detection of handle operation; Detection of a user approaching a handle; Electrical switching actions performed by handles as part of a hands-free locking or unlocking operation
78.
DOOR HANDLE ELECTRONICS UNIT HAVING TWO COMMUNICATION MEANS
The invention relates to an arrangement (10) for providing at least one communication function for an electronics unit (2) of a vehicle (1), preferably for a door handle electronics unit (2) of the vehicle, preferably for a communications interface (40) of the vehicle (1), the arrangement comprising: - a support element (20), which is suitable for assembly in assembly positions (I, II) on different sides of the vehicle (1), so as to selectively perform the assembly at least in a first (I) or second (II) of the assembly positions (I, II), - a first communication means (41), which is arranged at a first level (21) of the support element (20), - and a second communication means (42), which is arranged at a second level (22) of the support element (20), the communication means (41, 42) being arranged opposite one another and electrically connected in parallel so as to produce at least one communication domain, which is suitable for different selected assembly positions (I, II).
The invention relates to a sensor system (10) for a movable part (1) of a vehicle (3), having: an operating element (20) with at least one deformation region (40) in which an activation action by an operator (5) can be sensed, at least one inductive activation means (60) which is arranged in the deformation region (40), and at least one sensor device (30) which is arranged on the operating element (20) or on the movable part (1) and has the purpose of measuring the inductance at the activation means (60). For this purpose, according to the invention at least one screening element (34) is provided for the at least one sensor device (30), in order to avoid interference during the measurement of inductance.
E05B 81/76 - Detection of handle operation; Detection of a user approaching a handle; Electrical switching actions performed by handles
E05B 81/78 - Detection of handle operation; Detection of a user approaching a handle; Electrical switching actions performed by handles as part of a hands-free locking or unlocking operation
80.
ASSEMBLY FOR CHECKING THE CONNECTION OF A CAPACITIVE SENSOR ASSEMBLY OF A VEHICLE
The invention relates to an assembly (150) for checking the connection of a capacitive sensor assembly (10) of a vehicle (1), having: - an evaluation assembly (162) for evaluating a detection signal (E) which is specific to a variable capacitance (CS) in the sensor assembly (10), to detect an activation action in the surroundings (9) of at least one sensor electrode (20) of the sensor assembly (10), - a transmission assembly (170) for electrical connection to the sensor electrode (20) via at least one electrical connection line (51, 53), to provide the detection signal (E) for the evaluation assembly (162), wherein the evaluation assembly (162) is configured to carry out the connection check on the basis of the detection signal (E) in respect of, in particular for specifically determining, a fault position (P1, P2, P3) on the connection line (51, 53).
A motor vehicle handle arrangement includes an actuating element, which is movable between a neutral position and an active position, a handle part, which is movable between a non-use position and an actuating position, and a mechanical restoring element. In a normal operation, the actuating element is designed to move the handle part from the non-use position into the actuating position. In the active position, it holds the handle part in the actuating position. An auxiliary restoring element is movably mounted and coupled in movement with the actuating element in such a way that, during a faulty operation in which the actuating element moves into the neutral position and the handle part is arranged remaining in its actuating position, it is designed, at least for a fraction of its movement, to move the handle part concomitantly in the direction of its non-use position.
a processing arrangement (200) for performing the localization of the mobile device (10) at least partially on the basis of the vehicle communication (FK).
An electronic handheld device includes a housing which has at least one housing element, including an electronics arrangement and a battery compartment, which is arranged in the housing element, for accommodating a flat battery. The battery compartment terminates with an insert opening of the battery compartment being located at an access surface of the housing element, wherein a circumferential sealing groove is formed on the housing element. The insert opening is closed by a sealing hood which is arranged on a restraint element. The sealing hood has an elastically deformable raised sealing portion.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Keys of metal; locks of metal; lock parts of metal; lock
barrels of metal; metal handles; metal locking mechanisms. Transponders; electronic keys for vehicles; remote control
apparatus for unlocking or starting vehicles; sensors,
detectors and monitoring instruments for vehicles; sensor
switches for vehicles; access control devices for vehicles;
electrical interlocks; telematic terminal apparatus;
software for monitoring, analysing, controlling and running
physical world operations; control and adjustment apparatus;
computer programs for the enabling of access or entrance
control; sensory software; covers for charging connections
for vehicles. Parts and fittings for land vehicles; automobile door
handles.
85.
METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A MOBILE IDENTIFICATION TRANSMITTER
The invention relates to a method for controlling a mobile identification transmitter (10) for a security system (101) of a vehicle (100), said mobile identification transmitter (10) having the following elements: at least one communication unit (11) to establish at least one data communication connection (ID) with the security system (101); and a motion sensor (12) to detect a motion of the mobile identification transmitter (10), said motion sensor (12) being used to control the at least one communication unit (11) in accordance with the motion of the mobile identification transmitter (10), in particular to switch off said unit if the motion sensor (12) does not detect any motion of the mobile identification transmitter (10), wherein at least one location (I, A) of the mobile identification transmitter (10) is checked (RA) in relation to the vehicle (100), and at least one function (F1, F2) in the mobile identification transmitter (10) is activated in accordance with the at least one location (I, A) of the mobile identification transmitter (10) in relation to the vehicle (100).
The invention relates to a door handle electronics module (6) of a motor vehicle (1), comprising a housing (9) which has a housing wall (10), and an electronics unit (11) for controlling a motor vehicle system (8), wherein the housing (9) has a receiving space (12) and a closure flap (15) which provides access to the receiving space (12), wherein the closure flap (15) can be moved between an open position, in which the closure flap (15) opens an access opening (14) which is formed in the housing wall (10) and leads to the receiving space (12), and a closed position, in which the closure flap (15) is arranged within the access opening (14), wherein the housing (9) has at least one through-opening (18) for a cable (7) which can be connected to the electronics unit (11), and wherein the housing (9) has orienting means (22) designed to orient the cable (7).
The invention relates to a motor vehicle flap system (10), comprising a lateral wall (2) having an inner side surface (6), an outer side surface (5) and a through-opening (3), a flap (4) which is mounted on the inner side surface (6) such that it can move between a closed position closing the through-opening (3), in which the flap (4) lies within the through-opening (3) and runs perfectly flush with the outer side surface (5), and an open position releasing the through-opening (3), and comprising an actuation lever (12) which is mounted on the inner side surface (6) such that it can swivel between a starting position and an end position, and, with a movement into the end position, said actuation lever is designed to move the flap (4) into the open position, wherein the flap (4) and the actuation lever (12) are swivellably mounted on a guide axis (14) arranged on the inner side surface (6).
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Keys of metal for locks; locks of metal; lock parts of metal, namely, latches, cylinders, plugs and bolts; lock barrels of metal; metal handles for doors and lids on vehicles; metal locking mechanisms for electronic locks and cylinder locks Transponders; electronic keys for vehicles, namely key fobs for wireless access control; remote control apparatus for unlocking or starting vehicles; sensors, detectors and monitoring instruments for vehicles, namely, electronic sensors, proximity sensors, capacitive sensors, pressure sensors, piezoelectric sensors, optical sensors, motion sensors and detectors for motion analysis, acceleration sensors, ultrasonic sensors; sensor switches for vehicles, namely capacitive or inductive triggered switches; access control devices for vehicles, namely electronic access systems comprised of electronic readers and controllers for controlling access to vehicles; electrical interlocks for vehicle lids and doors; telematic terminal apparatus, namely control devices which provide telematic services with wireless transmission for recording, storage and transmission of vehicle data; control and adjustment apparatus, namely control devices and display interfaces for automatic tire pressure control systems for vehicles (tpms); downloadable computer programs for the enabling of access or entrance control; covers for charging connections for vehicles, namely lids for plug connectors Parts and fittings for land vehicles, namely mechanical actuators adapted for use on doors and covers of vehicles and corresponding foot control devices for the purpose of actuating the opening of motor vehicle trunk lids in response to sensing or touching of a foot; tire valves for vehicle tires; automobile door handles
The invention relates to a method for securing an authentication process for authenticating a mobile identification transmitter (200) to an access system (2) of a vehicle (1), preferably in order to detect a relay attack, the following steps being carried out: a) initiating a signal transmission (D) between at least one communication module (100) at the vehicle (1) and the identification transmitter (200) in dependence on an activation signal (S.1), b) determining a security feature (M) by means of the identification transmitter (200) on the basis of the signal transmission (D), c) suppressing the authentication process by means of the identification transmitter (200) in dependence on the security feature (M).
The invention is directed to a motor vehicle handle unit (15) comprising a handle element (3) which has a screen receiving section (14) having a front side (16) and a rear side (17), wherein the front side (16) is designed for the releasable attachment of a screen, and wherein the screen receiving section (14) further has a receiving space (18) which is open towards the front side (16) and is designed for accommodating electronic components. A mounting protective cap (12) covering the receiving space (18) is releasably fastened to the front side (16) via a mounting connection (20), the mounting protective cap (12) having a main body (21) that has a peripheral edge (22) from which centering elements (26) and stop elements (27) project.
The invention relates to a safety system (1) for a vehicle (2), for activating a safety-relevant function in the vehicle (2), comprising: - a communication assembly (10) for providing wireless communication with a mobile identification transmitter (200) within a safety zone (100) in order to provide the communication in a manner limited by a spatial extent of the safety zone (100) around the vehicle (2) for activating the safety-relevant function, - an adaptation device (20) for adjusting the safety zone (100) in order to adapt the extent of the safety zone (100) variably, in particular according to an automatic adaptation determination.
A method for delegating access rights to a secured object includes generating a first-order data packet in a trusted central management device. The data packet contains a first identifier, a first data set having access rights to a secured device and a first data secret key for encryption and signature. A second-order data packet is signed via the first data secret key and is created in the first mobile communication device and contains a unique identifier, reference data, a second data set having access rights, a second data secret key for encryption and a first data container. The first data container is encrypted via the first data secret key and contains the first identifier and the second data secret key. The signed second-order data packet is transmitted to a second mobile communication device of a second user.
H04W 12/0431 - Key distribution or pre-distribution; Key agreement
H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
B60R 25/20 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off
B60R 25/24 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off using electronic identifiers containing a code not memorised by the user
A vehicle door handle (3) having a grip (4) for sensor-controlled triggering of a vehicle function, the grip (4) being coupled to a handle housing (20, 20a, 20b) which can be mounted on a vehicle. Coupling means (30a, 30b, 31) and a motor (32) are provided; the grip (4) can be moved between a rest position and an extended actuation position by being driven by the motor (32) via the coupling means (30a, 30b, 31). The grip has sensor components (27a) which sense an actuation force or communication means (27b) which sense a mobile communications device brought closer to the grip. The sensor components (27a) or the communication means (27b) are coupled to an interface via which which actuation signals can be output. In both the actuation position and the rest position, the grip (4) is coupled to the handle housing (20, 20a, 20b) in a positionally fixed and travel-free manner over its entire extension and locked against deflection relative to the handle housing (20, 20a, 20b).
E05B 81/78 - Detection of handle operation; Detection of a user approaching a handle; Electrical switching actions performed by handles as part of a hands-free locking or unlocking operation
The invention relates to a handle assembly (3) of a motor vehicle (2), said assembly comprising: a support housing (8); a handle (4) which is mounted on the support housing (8) and can be moved between a retracted position and an extended position; a return element (19); and a drive element (6) which can be moved between a base position, a deployed position, and a coupling position lying between the base position and the deployed position, is mounted on the support housing (8), and can perform a drive movement divided into a first drive path (35) and a second drive path (36). The drive element (6), during its drive movement from the deployed position into the coupling position along the second drive path (36), is coupled in terms of movement to the handle (4) and said movement is designed to guide the handle (4), wherein the handle (4) can be moved into a safety position which is between the retracted position and the extended position and in which the handle portion (4a) is arranged at a predefined safety distance (38) from the carrier housing (8). The drive element (6), during its drive movement from the deployed position into the coupling position, guides the handle (4) into the safety position, wherein the drive element (6) and the handle (4) can be decoupled from one another in terms of movement at least in the base position of the drive element (6) and in the retracted position of the handle (4).
The invention relates to a pixel structure (10; 30) for optically measuring a distance on an object (12), comprising at least one pixel (14; 32) which has multiple sub-pixels (16a, 16b, 16c), wherein each sub-pixel (16a, 16b, 16c) has a first photo-active region (18a, 18b, 18c), a first storage node (26a, FD1, 26b, FD2, 26c, FD3), and a first analysis gate (24a, TX1, 24b, TX2, 24c, TX3), wherein the first analysis gate (24a, TX1, 24b, TX2, 24c, TX3) is adjacent to the respective first storage node (26a, FD1, 26b, FD2, 26c, FD3) and to the first photo-active region (18a, 18b, 18c) and is designed to control the transport of charge carriers from the first photo-active region (18a, 18b, 18c) to the first storage node (26a, FD1, 26b, FD2, 26c, FD3). An amplification circuit (M2-1, M2-1, M2-3) which is connected to the respective storage node (26a–c, FD1–3) is provided, said circuit being permanently or temporarily short-circuited by at least two storage nodes on the output side such that the storage nodes can be read via a single tap.
The invention relates to an assembly (10) for a vehicle (1) for detecting an activation handling process for activating a function on the vehicle (1), in particular for detecting an activation handling process in a front, lateral, and/or rear region (1.2, 1.4, 1.7) of the vehicle (1) for activating an opening and/or unlocking procedure of a hatch (1.3, 1.6) on the vehicle (1), having: - at least one sensor element (20) for detecting a change, in particular the approach of an activation means (3), in the surroundings of the sensor element (20), - a signal generator assembly (130) for providing an actuation signal in order to electrically actuate the sensor element (20), - an analysis assembly (200) for repeatedly ascertaining at least one sensor element (20) parameter specific to the detection using a sensor signal in order to carry out the detection of the activation handling process, - a sensor monitoring assembly (170) which is electrically connected to the sensor element (20), - a transmission element (170.1) of the sensor monitoring assembly (170), said transmission element being electrically connected to the signal generator assembly (130) in order to initiate repeated charge transfers in the sensor element (20) using the actuation signal, and - an amplification means (170.2) of the sensor monitoring assembly (170), said amplification means being electrically connected to the analysis assembly (200) in order to provide the sensor signal using the charge transfers.
The invention relates to an assembly (10) for a vehicle (1) for detecting an activation handling process for activating a function on the vehicle (1), in particular for detecting an activation handling process in a front, lateral, and/or rear region (1.7, 1.4, 1.2) of the vehicle (1) for activating an opening and/or unlocking procedure of a hatch (1.3, 1.6) on the vehicle (1), having: - at least one sensor element (20) for detecting a change, in particular the approach of an activation means (3), in the surroundings of the sensor element (20), - a monitoring assembly (100) in order to generate an electric actuation signal for carrying out repeated charge transfers in the sensor element (20) and for a capacitive sensor analysis of the sensor element (20), - a transmission assembly (170, 210) for providing an electric sensor signal using the repeated charge transfers and using the actuation signal, - a rectifier assembly (220) which is connected between an electric storage assembly (250) and the transmission assembly (170, 210) in order to rectify the electric sensor signal so as to transmit the sensor signal to the storage assembly (250) in a rectified state while analyzing the sensor, and - a monitoring device (300) for repeatedly ascertaining at least one parameter specific to the detection, in particular a variable capacitance (CS), of the sensor element (20) using an analysis in the storage assembly (250), in particular of the charge quantity stored therein, in order to carry out the detection of the activation handling process using the charge transfers for the sensor analysis.
The invention relates to an assembly (10) for a vehicle (1) for detecting an activation handling process for activating a function on the vehicle (1), in particular for detecting an activation handling process in a front, lateral, and/or rear region (1.7, 1.4, 1.2) of the vehicle (1) for activating an opening and/or unlocking procedure of a hatch (1.3, 1.6) on the vehicle (1), having: - at least one sensor element (20) for detecting a change, in particular the approach of an activation means (3), in the surroundings of the sensor element (20), - a monitoring assembly (100) which is electrically connected to the sensor element (20) in order to provide an electric sensor signal that is specific to a parameter of the sensor element (20), wherein the parameter is specific to the detected change in the surroundings, - an analysis assembly (200) for repeatedly ascertaining the parameter of the sensor element (20) by transmitting the sensor signal to a storage assembly (250) in order to carry out the detection of the activation handling process, and - an analysis filter assembly (210) of the analysis assembly (200) for a bandpass filter and/or transconductance conversion of the sensor signal for the transmission to the storage assembly (250).
The invention relates to an assembly (10) for a vehicle (1) for detecting an activation action for the activation of a function at the vehicle (1), in particular in a front, side and/or rear region (1.7, 1.4, 1.2) of the vehicle (1) for the activation of the opening and/or unlocking of a hinged closure element (1.3, 1.6) on the vehicle (1), comprising: at least one sensor element (20) for sensing a change, in particular an approach of an activating means (3), in the surroundings of the sensor element (20); a sensor monitoring assembly (170), which is electrically connected to the sensor element (20) in order to provide a sensor signal specific to a parameter of the sensor element (20), the parameter being specific to the sensed change in the surroundings and to a variable load portion; a storage assembly (250), the storage assembly (250) being electrically connected to the sensor monitoring assembly (170) in order to carry out a repeated determination of the parameter of the sensor element (20) by means of the sensor signal (20); a compensation assembly (230) for adjusting the sensor signal in order to compensate the load portion; a connecting assembly (220) for dynamically electrically connecting the storage assembly (250) to the adjusted sensor signal in the event of the repeated determination.
A camera unit for capturing images of the outer region of a motor vehicle includes a housing in which the camera unit is accommodated, a cover element, and a drive unit for moving the camera unit and for moving the cover element. A pivot element is movably mounted about a first axis of rotation and has a first arm, which is motionally connected to the cover element, and a second arm. A lever element, which is movably mounted about a second axis of rotation, is operatively connected to the cover element. A guide element, which is mounted about a third axis of rotation, includes a first guide arm that is operatively connected to the second arm of the pivot element and a second guide arm which is motionally coupled to the camera unit.