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> I think the better solution would be a two-stage handle that initially sends an electrical signal and then engages the mechanical latch if you continue pullin
by LeoPanthera 1y ago
> I think the better solution would be a two-stage handle that initially sends an electrical signal and then engages the mechanical latch if you continue pulling.
This is how Mercedes handles work, for what it's worth. A motor pushes them out or retracts them, but they're held in only with a spring, so you can always physically force them out, at which point pulling on them directly pulls on the release lever.
- PhotonHunter 1y agoIf I were designing these newer style aerodynamic handles, I think it would be done such that the handles default to the open graspable state. Retract them when the car is in motion for aerodynamics (is it really that much of a benefit?) such that when the circuit is de-energized in a crash, the handles return to the default open graspable state.
- amluto 1y agoAt least the Tesla handles I’m familiar with are entirely electrical: if you grasp it and pull but the door and whatever ECU operates it is not energized, then nothing happens. There is nothing resembling a mechanical door lock.
- foxyv 1y agoMy 1994 BMW was like this, you would start to pull the handle and the window would come down a little to release the seal. Then you would pull the rest of the way to pop the latch. You couldn't pull too fast or you would risk damaging the weather seal. It kind of sucked.
- lowmagnet 1y agoMy E46 had frameless windows and it was similar, as you pulled the handle it would lower the window slightly, and after closing, it would scooch up a bit.
- bayindirh 1y ago> It kind of sucked. Literally or proverbially? Either way it's a great way to weather the problem the fun way.
- foxyv 1y agoIt was definitely WET fun.
- rkomorn 1y agoSame with the Minis my mom's been driving for like, 20 years.