With the rapid development of new energy vehicles and the advancement of manufacturing technology, car exterior design has undergone significant evolution, especially hidden door handles have become a new trend. This design not only gives the vehicle smoother lines and a beautiful appearance, but also effectively reduces wind resistance and improves energy efficiency.

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The hidden door handle integrates a number of advanced technologies, such as touch activation, touch sensing, intelligent remote sensing, anti-icing function, automatic welcome system, LED lighting and digital key technology (including Bluetooth and APP remote control). These innovative functions It not only enhances the technological sense and fashion of electric vehicles, but also makes them more popular in the high-end market.The editor has compiled 17 domestic and foreign car hidden door handle suppliers.(Ranked in no particular order), everyone is welcome to join the group for discussion or leave a message in the comment area.

foreign:

1、ITW

https://www.itw.com/

ITW's hidden door handle can automatically heat up and effectively prevent the door handle from being covered by ice and snow

2、Huf Group

https://www.huf-group.com/

Huf is the world's leading automotive parts supplier, founded in 1908 as a family-owned company. It has 19 factories and 7,300 employees around the world. It focuses on the development and production of car lock systems, door handle systems, keyless entry systems, and Internet of Vehicles digital solutions for car opening and authorization. Huofu Group has three production bases in Yantai, Shanghai and Changchun, China. Its products are mercedes-benz (Benz), bmw (BMW), audi (Audi), vw (Volkswagen), gm (general), psa (Citroen- Supported by major automobile companies such as Peugeot and Ford.

(February 2, 2022) Huofu equipped BMW iX with fixed hidden door handles with built-in ambient lighting and an emergency opening device

In the BMW iX, the driver reaches into an illuminated recessed handle and gently touches an internal soft-touch button with his finger to easily open the door. The door handles are fixed and integrated seamlessly into the BMW iX body. Furthermore, the handle system behind the door panels also impresses with its minimalism and high functionality. The entire module consists of just five components, including a fixing solution so complex that the door handle can be fastened to the door with just a few fixing points – even in the event of an accident. Another advantage of the standardized door handle bracket: it can be easily integrated into other car models. Only the trim on the door handles needs to be adjusted. As a result, the system offers a high degree of design freedom and scalability at a low cost. In addition, Huofu integrated a flexible antenna for NFC (near field communication) and other keyless entry technologies on a circuit board.

Huf Group's latest product is a rotating hidden door handle with built-in ambient lighting and automatic unfolding function. It is more compact, lighter and more efficient, making it more attractive for modern cars that focus on lightweight and excellent visual experience. .

3、VAST

https://www.vastchina.cn/

Vast China is a wholly-owned branch of Visotec Alliance in China. It provides a full range of services to customers in the automotive industry in China, including design, development and production. Committed to providing more convenient, smarter and safer car entry systems。

vast applied for a patent for "a hidden car exterior door handle" on January 24, 2017. The patent was published on September 19, 2017, and the patent number is: CN206503456U.

advantage:

• 1. It avoids the bump of the handle and reduces the wind resistance when driving; that is, it can ensure that the door can be opened when the key is normally powered.

• 2. It also ensures that it can be opened even if the key is out of power, which is more logical.

• 3. And all functions can be realized with one swing arm. Compared with other hidden handles that require two swing arms to realize this function, it saves costs, and the use of LED lights and dampers improves the comfort of the product. .

4. Magna

https://www.magna.com/zh

Magna is a major global automotive parts supplier with expertise in vehicle engineering and contract manufacturing. Products include electronics and software engineering capabilities in manufacturing body, chassis, exterior trim, seats, powertrain, electronics, active driving assistance and other fields.

Magna's industry-leading actuator expertise combines with our advanced handle technology to form a beautifully packaged power flush door handle. Multiple deployment options provide unique customization while improving aerodynamic performance.

As a feature of the SmartAccess™ platform, electric flush handles have available system integration including seamless authentication, advanced lighting features and our SureTouch™ capacitive sensor.

5、U-Shin

https://www.minebeamitsumi.com/

U-Shin Co., Ltd. was established on July 1, 1926. The company's business scope includes product development/design/manufacturing/sales/import and export of the following products.

1. Various system equipment and control machines used in automobiles, industrial machinery and home safety devices;

2. Mechanical, electrical systems and components for automobiles, industrial machinery and home safety devices

3. Radio wave application system for new product development

Door handles are products used to open doors. Advanced molding and surface treatment technology provides excellent appearance. The outer handle has a built-in system (inertial system) to prevent collision and impact, welcome light, LF antenna, touch sensor, etc.

Outer handle (flush)

The handle is usually on the same surface as the door panel (a flush surface), but it protrudes to a position where it can only be grasped during operation. The handle can be extended manually and automatically and is equipped with an actuator that provides extension drive even in cold weather when the area around the handle freezes.

6. Aisin Co., Ltd.

https://www.aisin.com/

Aisin Co., Ltd. is a global supplier of automotive parts, manufacturing and selling automotive parts, energy and home life-related products.

Aisin Aisin America Technology Center Co., Ltd. applied for a patent for a hidden flush outer handle in 2014, which was published on April 11, 2017. The patent number is: US20140300115A1.

advantage:

• 1. Stylish and aerodynamic appearance of the vehicle exterior.

• 2. The handle operates with a similar pulling motion common to typical door handles. Therefore, users can benefit from both appearance and habit movement.

• 3. Consider safety by damping the movement of the top cover to avoid pinching the user's hands.

domestic

1. Ningbo Huade

Ningbo Baide Automotive Trim Co., Ltd. is a subsidiary of Huade Holding Group Co., Ltd., mainly engaged in the manufacturing of auto parts and accessories; sales of auto decorative supplies; wholesale of auto parts; hardware product manufacturing; hardware product wholesale; hardware product retail; Plastic product manufacturing; plastic product sales; mold manufacturing; mold sales, etc.

Ningbo Huade also applied for a patent for "multifunctional hidden outer handle" on July 10, 2017. The patent was published on July 14, 2017, and the patent number is:CN106948684A。

advantage:

The invention is hidden inside the outer sheet metal, has high coordination between the outer handle and the entire vehicle, can effectively reduce wind resistance and wind noise, and combines electric and pure mechanical types, making it easy to operate, safe and reliable.

2、敏实

https://www.minthgroup.com/

Founded in 1992 by a Taiwanese entrepreneur, Minth Group has grown over the years to become a new player in the automotive industry. Minshi was successfully listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on December 1, 2005 (stock code: 0425). Since then, Minth has continued to expand its global business, becoming one of the top 100 global automotive suppliers. Since 2017, Minth has invested in the electrification of the industry with one of the best and most diversified customer platforms in the world, becoming the world's largest aluminum battery casing and exterior parts suppliers.

Minth Group's smart entry products include smart B-pillars, hidden handles, etc. For vehicles using Minth Group's smart B-pillars, users can enter the vehicle through facial recognition or NFC, achieving keyless smart unlocking and entry. It is reported that the customers of Minshi Group’s smart B-pillar products include not only traditional car manufacturers such as Geely, but also new car-making forces such as Gao Hehe Jidu.

3. Hubei Sanhuan Automotive Electrical Appliances Co., Ltd.

http://www.triring.cn/

Hubei Sanhuan Automotive Electrical Appliances Co., Ltd. is located in Zhuankou Economic and Technological Development Zone, Wuhan City (a national economic and technological zone), and is affiliated to Sanhuan Group Co., Ltd., a leading enterprise in the machinery and automobile industry in Hubei Province. Founded in 1969, the company is a key domestic auto parts manufacturer in China, a national high-tech enterprise, Hubei Provincial Enterprise Technology Center, and one of the top ten enterprises in China's automotive motor, electrical and electronics industry.

The company mainly develops, produces and sells five series of products: car horns, switches, car locks, electronics and car valves.

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4. Ningbo Shuaitelong Group Co., Ltd.

https://www.nbstl.cn/

Ningbo Shuaitelong Group was founded in 1994 and is located in Dongqiao Town, Haishu District. It is a high-tech enterprise integrating the design, research and development, manufacturing and sales of functional automotive interior and exterior trim parts. It has successively set up 14 technical quality service centers around customers, covering ten major series of automotive interior and exterior trim parts assemblies: inner door handle assembly, cup holder assembly, curtain assembly, sunshade assembly, soot assembly Box assembly, roof handle assembly, storage box assembly, outer door handle assembly, center armrest assembly and metal speaker cover assembly. It also has a complete manufacturing industry chain of molds, injection molding, electroplating, spraying and intelligent assembly. With its complete quality assurance service system, it has won wide recognition and favor from customers.

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Ningbo Shuaitelong Group Co., Ltd. applied for a patent for "a hidden vehicle exterior door handle" on May 9, 2023, which was published on June 6, 2023. The patent number is: CN116220490A.

advantage:

• 1. The outer door handle has a simple and ingenious structure, so it saves effort when unlocking and is very convenient to use;
• 2. Convenient and labor-saving, only a small pull is needed to realize the door opening action through the linked door opening arm;
• 3. The linear pushing member is connected with the first arm body in friction, so the handle can be pulled out manually without power.

5. Wuxi Bojin Auto Parts Co., Ltd.

http://www.wxborgin.com/

Wuxi Bojin Auto Parts Co., Ltd. was established in 2006. As a production-oriented enterprise, the company specializes in the design and manufacturing of molds, injection molding product processing, and assembly R&D and assembly according to customer needs. Its products involve automotive, electrical and other fields.

The company has strong technical strength. The company has passed the IATF16949 international quality management system certification, and in practice, it strictly follows the product development process. With its flexible and efficient management mechanism and advanced and unique business philosophy, it has quickly risen among its peers. In 2019, its turnover has reached 210 million yuan.

（图源：无锡博金汽车部件有限公司官网）

6. Shanghai Yingshi Automotive Technology Co., Ltd.

Shanghai Yingshi Automotive Technology Co., Ltd. applied for a patent for "a hidden arrangement of door outer handle structures" on September 13, 2016, which was published on May 3, 2017. The patent number is: CN206144319U.

advantage:

• Reduce the risk of scratches and bruises in a collision or aggravate the injuries of the person being hit,
• At the same time, it reduces air resistance and improves the quality of the vehicle body, which is worthy of vigorous promotion.

7. Shenzhen Hezheng Automotive Electronics Co., Ltd.

Shenzhen Hazens Automotive Electronics Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Hazens") was established in 2009 and is committed to the research, development and production of intelligent vehicle infotainment systems (WIVI-WiseInVehicleInfotainment). Hazens products are based on the IntelIA architecture and "integrated cloud services" "In-vehicle infotainment system" as its core product, it provides high-quality pre-installed electronic components to mainstream car manufacturers, and at the same time extends to vehicle driving assistance products to provide car manufacturers with a full range of products and services.

Shenzhen Hezheng Automotive Electronics Co., Ltd. applied for a patent for "car hidden door handle" on September 6, 2016, which was made public in 2017. The patent number is: CN206190063U.

advantage:

• The utility model can make the door of the car have a good appearance, prevent external dust from entering the receiving groove of the door, and effectively keep the door handle clean.
• By touching the door handle with human hands, the door handle can pop out from the receiving groove of the car door, and then the user can pull the door handle with human hands.
• The safety performance of the car door is improved. When the door is closed, the door lock will automatically lock again.

8. Hubei Hangyu Precision Technology Co., Ltd.

Hubei Hangyu Precision Technology Co., Ltd. (referred to as "Hangyu Precision") is a holding company (state-owned enterprise) of Hangyu Lifesaving Equipment Co., Ltd. under the Aviation Industry Corporation of China. Relying on aviation industry technology and advanced software and hardware capabilities, the company specializes in the R&D, production and sales of automobile opening and closing systems. Its products include door lock modules, door handle modules, connection modules and electronic control modules, which are key parts of automobile body accessories. Provide first-level supporting services to automobile OEMs.

Hubei Hangyu Precision Technology Co., Ltd. applied for a patent for "a hidden car exterior handle structure" on April 21, 2022. The patent was published on July 12, 2022, and the patent number is: CN114737833A.

优advantage:

The invention can realize the functions of hiding, pushing outward and stretching to unlock the door handle. Through the four-link structure formed by the first push rod, the first connecting rod, the second connecting rod and the handle body, the handle opening process is smoother. And save effort.

9. Suzhou Junchuang Automotive Technology Co., Ltd.

http://www.szjunchuang.com/

Suzhou Junchuang Automotive Technology Co., Ltd. (stock code 833533) was founded in June 2005. The company is located in Mudu Town, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China.

The company takes the R&D, production and sales of automotive parts as its core business, and provides parts and components products that are in line with industry development trends and meet application needs for core customer groups such as automobile manufacturers and their parts manufacturers. After more than ten years of development, the company has now formed comprehensive manufacturing and service capabilities that integrate simultaneous product design, process development, mold R&D and manufacturing, precision injection molding, and system component assembly.

Suzhou Junchuang Automotive Technology Co., Ltd. applied for a patent for a hidden handle for car doors with stable transmission on April 1, 2021. The patent was published on June 25, 2021, and the patent number is: CN113027258A

advantage:

The mechanical transmission method for unlocking and unlocking the hidden handle of the present invention is relatively simple and the transmission is stable. The opening and closing of the hidden handle can be realized by controlling a motor actuator.

10. Chongqing Yimei Industrial Development Co., Ltd.

Chongqing Yimei Industrial Development Co., Ltd. applied for a patent for "a hidden smart car exterior door handle" on July 5, 2019. The patent was published on September 6, 2019, and the patent number is: CN110206419A.

advantage:

• 1. At the moment of vehicle collision, the inertial lock can prevent the door from opening by preventing the rotation of the swing arm, improving safety. 在Googl
• 2. The surface on the end of the connecting rod that contacts the extrusion port is a convex arc surface, so that the end of the connecting rod forms point-to-surface contact with the extrusion port, and there will be no running interference during the extrusion process.
• 3. Setting the sensor switch provides the hardware foundation for automatic pre-opening of the handle.
• 4. The process connection is smooth and will not cause damage to the handle due to excessive stress.

11. Guangdong Lingjing Technology Co., Ltd.

Guangdong Lingjing Technology Co., Ltd. was established on September 25, 2015. Its business scope includes automobile parts, automobile decorative parts, automobile hidden door handles, smart watches, smart home appliances, wearable electronic products, computer hardware, electronic products, mobile Technology development, production and sales of data terminals, mobile communication equipment and communication equipment; technology development and sales of computer software; production of: molds, plastic products, hardware products, inspection tools; technology development and technology transfer of advanced driving assistance systems.

Articles are compiled on the official websites of various companies and on the Internet

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