Door system for vehicle
阅读说明:本技术 一种用于车辆的车门系统 (Door system for vehicle ) 是由 詹姆斯·尼古拉斯·默里 本·莫法特 于 2020-02-29 设计创作,主要内容包括:一种用于车辆的车门系统,该车门系统包含:车门,配置为选择性地将车门锁止到关闭位置的锁止机构,以及大体上纵长且垂直定向的激活装置,该激活装置在车门高度的大体部分上延伸,使得该激活装置在沿着车门高度的大体部分上延伸的多个位置之一处由使用者的身体触发,其中,激活装置的触发释放锁止机构,并且车门配置成使得车门在释放锁止机构时至少部分地打开。(A door system for a vehicle, the door system comprising: the system includes a vehicle door, a locking mechanism configured to selectively lock the vehicle door to a closed position, and a substantially lengthwise and vertically oriented activation device extending over a substantial portion of a height of the vehicle door such that the activation device is triggered by a user's body at one of a plurality of positions extending along the substantial portion of the height of the vehicle door, wherein triggering of the activation device releases the locking mechanism, and the vehicle door is configured such that the vehicle door is at least partially open upon release of the locking mechanism.)
1. A door system for a vehicle, the door system comprising:
a vehicle door;
a locking mechanism configured to selectively lock the vehicle door to a closed position; and
a substantially lengthwise and vertically oriented activation device extending over a substantial portion of a height of the vehicle door such that the activation device is triggered by a user's body at one of a plurality of locations extending over the substantial portion of the height of the vehicle door,
wherein triggering of the activation device releases the latch mechanism and the vehicle door is configured such that the vehicle door is at least partially opened upon release of the latch mechanism.
2. The vehicle door system of claim 1, wherein the activation device is disposed on the vehicle door.
3. The vehicle door system of claim 1, wherein the activation device is disposed adjacent the vehicle door.
4. The door system of claim 3, wherein the activation device is disposed on a B-pillar of the vehicle.
5. The door system of any of the preceding claims, wherein the activation device extends continuously over the substantial portion of the height of the door.
6. The door system of any of the above claims 1-4, wherein the activation device includes a plurality of discrete activatable portions distributed over the substantial portion of the height of the door.
7. The door system of any of the preceding claims, wherein the activation device includes at least one sensor triggered by the presence of the user's body at or near the sensor.
8. The door system of any of the preceding claims, wherein the activation device includes at least one switch that is triggered when the user applies a force to the vehicle.
9. The door system of any of the preceding claims, wherein the activation device extends from a typical user's knee height to shoulder height.
10. The door system of any of the preceding claims, wherein the door is configured to at least partially open upon release of the locking mechanism via a passive mechanism.
11. The vehicle door system of claim 10, wherein the passive mechanism includes a resilient member that biases the vehicle door away from the closed position.
12. The door system of any of the preceding claims, wherein the door is configured to at least partially open upon release of the locking mechanism by an active mechanism.
13. The vehicle door system of claim 12, wherein the active mechanism includes an actuator configured to move the vehicle door away from the closed position.
14. The door system of any of the preceding claims, wherein the door system further comprises a locking mechanism configured to selectively lock the door in the closed position.
15. A vehicle incorporating a door system as claimed in any preceding claim.
Technical Field
The present disclosure relates to a door system for a vehicle and in particular, but not exclusively, to a door system that allows a user to at least partially open a door using their body rather than their arms.
Background
Vehicle users often carry items when approaching their vehicles and may not have free hands to open the doors of the vehicle. A previous solution to this problem is to include a sensor under the vehicle that detects a foot and will open the door of the vehicle when the foot is detected. However, such systems are costly to install and maintain.
Disclosure of Invention
According to an aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a door system for a vehicle, the door system including:
a vehicle door;
a lock mechanism configured to selectively lock the vehicle door to a closed position; and
a substantially lengthwise and vertically oriented activation device extending over a substantial portion of the height of the door such that the activation device is triggered by the body of the user at one of a plurality of locations extending along the substantial portion of the height of the door,
wherein triggering of the activation device releases the locking mechanism and the vehicle door is configured such that the vehicle door is at least partially opened upon release of the locking mechanism.
The activation device may be provided on the vehicle door. Additionally, the activation device may be disposed adjacent to the vehicle door. For example, the activation device may be provided on a B-pillar of the vehicle.
The activation device extends continuously over a substantial portion of the height of the door. Alternatively, the activation device may comprise a plurality of discrete activatable portions. The plurality of activatable portions may be distributed, for example, longitudinally over a substantial portion of the height of the vehicle door.
The activation device may comprise at least one sensor. The sensor may extend over a substantial portion of the height of the door. For example, where the activation device includes a plurality of discrete activatable portions, each of the plurality of activatable portions may include a sensor. The sensor may be triggered by the presence of a user's body at or near the sensor.
The activation means may comprise at least one switch, such as a pressure switch. The switch may extend over a substantial portion of the height of the door. For example, where the activation device includes a plurality of discrete activatable portions, each of the plurality of activatable portions may include a switch. The switch may be triggered when a user applies a force to the vehicle.
The substantial portion of the door height may correspond to 50% or more of the door height. The activation device may extend from the knee height (or from below the knee height) to the shoulder height (or above the shoulder height) of a typical user. For example, the activation device may extend from about (or below) the knee pivot height of a 50% (percent) Hybrid type III male dummy (as defined by the U.S. national highway traffic safety administration and specified in the U.S. federal motor vehicle safety standards). In particular, the activation device may extend from a height of about 495 millimeters from the ground (or from below a height of about 495 millimeters from the ground). The activation device may extend approximately to the shoulder height (or above the shoulder height) of a 50% or 95% (percent) Hybrid III male dummy. In particular, the activation device may extend to (or beyond) a height of approximately 1450 mm or 1740 mm from the ground.
The vehicle door may be configured to at least partially open upon release of the locking mechanism via the passive mechanism. The passive mechanism may include a resilient member (e.g., a spring) that may bias the door away from the closed position. The user can then fully open the door.
The vehicle door may be configured to at least partially open upon release of the locking mechanism by the active mechanism. The active mechanism may include an actuator (e.g., a motor or a linear actuator) configured to move the vehicle door away from the closed position. The actuator may continue to open the door.
The door system may further include a locking mechanism configured to selectively lock the door in the closed position. The locking mechanism may be unlocked by the wireless keyless entry device.
The door may slide and/or rotate when opened. The vehicle door may provide access to a passenger compartment of the vehicle and/or a cargo compartment space of the vehicle (e.g., a trunk, or any other cargo compartment area).
Vehicles such as motor vehicles (e.g., commercial motor vehicles) may incorporate the above-described door system.
To avoid unnecessary duplication of labor and repetitive text in the specification, certain features are described only in relation to one or more aspects or embodiments of the invention. However, it should be understood that: features described in relation to any aspect or embodiment of the invention may also be used with any other aspect or embodiment of the invention where technically feasible.
Drawings
For a better understanding of the present invention, and to show more clearly how it may be carried into effect, reference will now be made, by way of example, to the accompanying drawings, in which:
FIG. 1 is an illustration of a motor vehicle incorporating a sliding door shown in a partially open configuration; and
FIG. 2 is a side view of a motor vehicle incorporating a door system according to a first example of the present disclosure;
FIG. 3 is a side view of a motor vehicle incorporating a door system according to a second example of the present disclosure;
FIG. 4 is a side view of a motor vehicle incorporating a door system according to a third example of the present disclosure;
FIG. 5 is a schematic view of a vehicle door system according to one example of the present disclosure; and
FIG. 6 is a schematic view of a vehicle door system according to another example of the present disclosure.
Detailed Description
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The present invention provides a convenient method of opening a vehicle door without the need for a free hand. This is particularly advantageous for commercial vehicles, as the user may be carrying goods.
It will be understood by those skilled in the art that while the invention has been described by way of example, it is not limited to the disclosed examples, and that alternative examples may be constructed, without departing from the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.
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