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Vehicle door handle with capacitive proximity sensor
US9447604B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9447604-B2 |
| Application number | US-201314380711-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Feb 25, 2013 |
| Priority date | Mar 6, 2012 |
| Publication date | Sep 20, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2016 |
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A door handle for motor vehicles includes a handle body and a cover which cooperate to form a handle for a user. An accommodating space for electronic components is formed between the handle body and the cover. A capacitive proximity sensor is arranged in the space. The sensor has an active capacitive face directed towards the cover for detecting approaching movements. The capacitive face is coupled to an evaluation circuit which detects changes in the capacitance of the capacitive face. A sealing element composed of a closed-cell foam is located in the space. The sealing element has at least one continuous opening spaced from an edge. The opening is located above the active face of the proximity sensor and is compressed between the cover and the handle body with the result that at least one area above the active face of the sensor is free of foam.
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The invention claimed is: 1. A door handle device for motor vehicles with a handle body and a cover for the handle body, wherein the handle body and the cover form a handle for a user, wherein an accommodating space for accommodating electronic components is formed between the handle body and the cover, the door handle device comprising: a capacitive proximity sensor which is arranged in the accommodating space, wherein the proximity sensor has an active capacitive face directed t…
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- What does patent US9447604B2 cover?
- A door handle for motor vehicles includes a handle body and a cover which cooperate to form a handle for a user. An accommodating space for electronic components is formed between the handle body and the cover. A capacitive proximity sensor is arranged in the space. The sensor has an active capacitive face directed towards the cover for detecting approaching movements. The capacitive face is co…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Huf Huelsbeck & Fuerst Gmbh & Co Kg, Huf Huelsbeck & Fuerst Gmbh & Co Kg
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification E05B17/22. Mapped technology areas include Fixed Constructions.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Sep 20 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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