The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock housing and in particular to a motor vehicle tailgate lock housing, as a carrier of electrical and/or electronic components (1), which is equipped with a receiving trough (3) for the components (1). The receiving trough (3) is at least partially filled with a potting compound (4) for sealing the components (1). According to the invention, the receiving trough (3) has at least one angled portion (5b) which is inclined in relation to a horizontal portion (5a), wherein the component (1) located in the angled portion (5b) is installed in a position compensating for the inclination (angle 0) such that the potting compound (4) can be introduced into both portions (5a, 5b) together in one step.
The invention relates to a closing device for a motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock. Said closing device has an electromotive closing drive (12) and a lever chain (6, 7) that can be at least partially acted on by said closing drive. Furthermore, a closing pawl (8) downstream of the lever chain (6, 7) is provided for driving a rotary latch (1) as a constituent part of a locking mechanism (1, 2) consisting of a rotary latch (1) and pawl (2). To interrupt a closing movement of the rotary latch (1), an actuating lever (6) of the lever chain (6, 7) is acted on. The actuating lever (6) releases the rotary latch (1) with respect to the lever chain (6, 7), and disengages the pawl (2) from the rotary latch (1). According to the invention, in order to release the rotary latch (1), the actuating lever (6) pivotally disengages the closing pawl (8) from the rotary latch (1).
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
E05B 81/20 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
E05B 77/14 - Specially controlled locking actions in case of open doors or in case of doors moved from an open to a closed position, e.g. lock-out prevention or self-cancelling
A method for closing and opening a motor vehicle lock door and to a motor vehicle lock includes a locking mechanism with a rotary latch and at least one pawl, a rotational movement of the rotary latch being lockable in at least one latching position by means of the pawl, a closing device, wherein the locking mechanism can be transferred from a pre-latching position into a main latching position by means of the closing device, and an opening device, wherein a door element can be transferred from a closing position into an open position by means of the opening device, and wherein a coupling element can be controlled by a drive device such that an opening and closing of the door element can be made possible by means of the closing device.
E05B 81/20 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
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 opening device (1) for a motor vehicle door element (2), in particular a side door (2), comprising an electrically operated door lock, an electrical drive unit (5), an adjustment means (4) and a spring element (20), located between the adjustment means (4) and the drive unit (5), and also comprising at least one sensor for sensing a position of the adjustment means (4), wherein the spring element (20) is designed as an overload protection (10).
E05F 15/616 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms
E05F 15/63 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by swinging arms
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MOTOR VEHICLE LOCK, IN PARTICULAR MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR LOCK
The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, which is equipped with a locking mechanism (1, 2) substantially comprising a rotary latch (1) and a pawl (2). Additionally, an actuating lever chain (3) which acts on the locking mechanism (1, 2) is provided, and an electromotive drive (4, 5, 6) for the actuating lever chain (3) is provided. Additionally, a child-proof locking element (7) is provided which is mechanically acted upon from outside of the lock housing (9, 10). Furthermore, the child-proof locking element (7) is paired with a sensor (11; 12, 13, 14) which scans the position of the child-proof locking element. According to the invention, the child-proof locking element (7) is designed to be mechanically separate from the actuation lever chain (3), and the electromotive drive (4, 5, 6) is loaded in accordance with signals of the sensor (11; 12, 13, 14) for selectively opening the locking mechanism (1, 2).
E05B 77/26 - Functions related to actuation of locks from the passenger compartment of the vehicle preventing use of an inner door handle, sill button, lock knob or the like specially adapted for child safety
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
E05B 81/64 - Monitoring or sensing, e.g. by using switches or sensors
The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, which is equipped with a locking mechanism (1, 2) substantially comprising a rotary latch (1) and a pawl (2). Additionally, a mechanical actuation element (9, 10), in particular an emergency actuation element (9, 10), is provided for a manual (emergency) opening process of the locking mechanism (1, 2). The actuation element (9, 10) is arranged at least partly outside of the lock housing (4). Furthermore, the actuation element (9, 10) acts on the locking mechanism (1, 2) by means of a transmission element (12, 13) for the purpose of the (emergency) opening process and is supplied with pressure by means of a user. According to the invention, the transmission element (12, 13) is designed to transfer the pressure forces from the actuation element (9, 10) to the locking mechanism (1, 2).
A motor vehicle lock, and in particular a motor vehicle side door lock, having a locking mechanism with a rotary latch and at least one pawl, wherein a rotary movement of the rotary latch can be blocked in at least one latching position by means of the pawl; a lock case; and a bearing point, accommodated in the lock case, for at least one locking mechanism part, wherein the motor vehicle lock can be mounted on the motor vehicle by means of the lock case, and wherein the motor vehicle lock can be mounted on the motor vehicle by means of at least one bearing point.
A lock for a motor vehicle, in particular an electrically actuatable lock, having a locking mechanism with a rotary latch and at least one pawl, wherein the rotary latch can be latched by means of the pawl at least in a main latching position, and having another latching element which is located in the engagement area between the rotary latch and the pawl and is arranged on the rotary latch, wherein the latching element is pivotably accommodated in the rotary latch, and a rolling movement is possible between the latching element and the pawl, wherein the pawl can be brought into engagement with the rotary latch.
The subject of the invention is a motor vehicle door lock having a locking mechanism (5) with a rotary latch (6) and at least one pawl (7), wherein the rotary latch (6) can be engaged in at least one engaging position by means of the pawl (7); a release lever (8), wherein the locking mechanism (5) can be transferred from the engaging position to a release position by means of the release lever (8); an electrical drive unit (10, 11, 12) and an actuating lever (9), wherein the actuating lever (9) can be actuated by the drive unit (10, 11, 13) and the locking mechanism (5) can be unlocked at least indirectly by means of the actuating lever (9), wherein the actuating lever (9) and a gearwheel (10) of the drive unit (10, 11, 13) can be mounted on a common shaft (19).
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
E05B 81/34 - Details of the actuator transmission of geared transmissions
The subject matter of the invention is a motor vehicle lock (1), and in particular a motor vehicle side door lock (1), having a locking mechanism (5) with a rotary latch (6) and at least one pawl (7), wherein a rotary movement of the rotary 5 latch (6) can be blocked in at least one latching position by means of the pawl (7); a lock case (3); and a bearing point (15, 16), accommodated in the lock case (3), for at least one locking mechanism part (6, 7), wherein the motor vehicle lock (1) can be mounted on the motor vehicle by means of the lock case (3), and wherein the motor vehicle lock (1) can be mounted on the motor 10 vehicle by means of at least one bearing point (15, 16).
A motor vehicle, having a locking mechanism with a rotary latch and at least one catch, with a latching element arranged in an engagement region between the rotary latch and the catch, wherein the latching element can be pivoted, and at least held, on the rotary latch, and wherein at least one means for continuously guiding the latching element is provided on the motor-vehicle lock.
A motor vehicle door lock having a locking mechanism with a rotary latch and at least one pawl, wherein the rotary latch can be engaged in at least one engaging position by means of the pawl; a release lever, wherein the locking mechanism can be transferred from the engaging position to a release position by means of the release lever; an electrical drive unit and an actuating lever, wherein the actuating lever can be actuated by the drive unit and the locking mechanism can be unlocked at least indirectly by means of the actuating lever, wherein the actuating lever and a gearwheel of the drive unit can be mounted on a common shaft.
The object of the invention is a lock for a motor vehicle, in particular an electrically actuatable lock (1), having a locking mechanism (2) with a rotary latch (7) and at least one pawl (9), wherein the rotary latch (7) can be latched by means of the pawl at least in a main latching position (19), and having another latching element (8) which is located in the engagement area between the rotary latch (7) and the pawl (9) and is arranged on the rotary latch, wherein the latching element (8) is pivotably accommodated in the rotary latch (7), and a rolling movement is possible between the latching element (8) and the pawl (9), wherein the pawl (9) can be brought into engagement with the rotary latch (7).
The invention relates to a charging connector (1) for electric and hybrid vehicles (18), comprising a housing (7), charging contacts (2) arranged in the housing (7), a heat accumulator (5) formed in the housing, wherein the heat accumulator heat-conductingly contacts at least one charging contact (2) having a longitudinal axis such that dissipation of heat from the charging contact (2) to the heat accumulator is made possible, and the heat accumulator is supported on the charging contact (2) so as to be able to slide along the longitudinal axis. In this manner, good heat dissipation can be achieved in a simple way in a charging connector (1).
The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock (8, 20) having a locking mechanism (23) with a rotary latch (32) and at least one pawl (33), a greasing channel (9, 10, 11, 21), wherein the greasing channel (9, 10, 11, 21) allows two components (15, 16, 22, 32, 33) which engage into one another to be lubricated in a directed manner, and wherein the at least one greasing channel (9, 10, 11, 21) is at least partly arranged in a housing (1) of the motor vehicle lock (8, 20).
A motor vehicle door arrangement is equipped with at least one electromotive drive for positioning a door leaf in a predetermined gap position relative to a motor vehicle body. A state sensor which is connected to a control unit and detects the state of the door leaf is also provided. The control unit acts on the electromotive drive in accordance with signals of the state sensor, wherein the electromotive drive is preferably only acted on if the positioning of the door leaf, based on the state, requires this. According to the invention, for this purpose, the electromotive drive acts on a body component via a switch lever, equipped with its own switch sensor, in order to position the door leaf.
E05B 81/20 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
A motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, which is equipped with a locking mechanism consisting substantially of a rotary latch and a pawl. An electromotive drive is also implemented, which performs actuating movements using a drive element. There is also a blocking element for the drive element. According to the invention, the blocking element is designed as a blocking lever which is rotatable about a pin and which pivots into its blocking position by means of an actuating movement of the drive element. In this way, the actuating movement of the drive element and a subsequent reversing movement take place in a purely motorized manner and without spring force, specifically until the blocking position is reached.
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
The invention relates to a vehicle door latch (1) for locking a door (3) of a motor vehicle (2), comprising a diagnosable switch (4) comprising a parallel resistor (6), a switch (7) configured for determining a position of the door (3) and a series resistor (8), whereby the parallel resistor (6) is connected in parallel to the switch (7) and in series with the series resistor (8), and a diagnosis circuit (5) comprising a diode (10), a pull up resistor (11) configured for receiving a pull up voltage from a power source (16), a voltage divider (12) comprising a midpoint (13) and a microcontroller (14), whereby the diode (10) is connected between the series resistor (8) and the voltage divider (12), the midpoint (13) is connected to the microcontroller (14), an anode of the diode (10) facing the voltage divider (12) is connected to the pull up resistor (11) and the microcontroller (14) is configured for determining if a midpoint voltage of the midpoint (13) correlates to a switching position of the switch (7).
A motor vehicle locking device is equipped with a coupling arrangement consisting essentially of an actuating lever and a release lever that can be coupled releasably thereto. The actuating lever and the release lever can be coupled to one another starting from an uncoupled basic position by a two-stroke actuation of the actuating lever. An accumulator lever storing the first stroke of the operating lever is additionally provided so that, during its second stroke, the operating lever can act upon the release lever that follows the accumulator lever. According to the invention, a safety lever is provided as a complement, which suppresses in its “secured” position a subsequent movement of the release lever during the second stroke of the actuating lever and permits said movement in its “unsecured” position.
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
E05B 81/64 - Monitoring or sensing, e.g. by using switches or sensors
E05B 85/26 - Cooperation between bolts and detents
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MOTOR VEHICLE LOCK, IN PARTICULAR MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR LOCK
The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock. The lock has, in its basic design, a lock plate (1). It furthermore has a locking mechanism (2, 3) which is mounted on the lock plate (1) and which consists substantially of a rotary latch (2) and a pawl (3) as locking mechanism parts (2, 3). Also provided is a blocking unit (6; 8, 9) which prevents axial movements of a locking mechanism part (2, 3) relative to the lock plate (1). According to the invention, the blocking unit (6; 8, 9) is formed in at least two parts, having a contour (8) on the locking mechanism part (2, 3) and a corresponding mating contour (9) on the lock plate (1), which contours engage with one another for example in the event of a crash-induced deformation.
A lock for a motor vehicle, in particular a side door lock, comprising a locking mechanism consisting of a rotary latch and at least one pawl, wherein the locking mechanism parts are each rotatably mounted in a lock case by means of a metal spindle, and a reinforcement plate, wherein the spindles of the rotary latch and at least one pawl can be connected by means of the reinforcement plate, and wherein the reinforcement plate is operatively connected to the lock housing in such a way that stabilization of the lock housing can be achieved.
An actuator having a housing with a housing shell and at least one housing cover, wherein the housing parts can be connected together over a contact region by means of laser welding; a first sealed chamber in which a drive unit is arranged; and at least one second sealed chamber. A separation of the sealed chambers can be achieved by means of weldable connecting webs in the interior of the housing, and a passage between the chambers can be sealed by a seal in the connecting webs. Different levels of tightness can be formed in the sealed chambers.
The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock, in particular an electrically actuatable motor vehicle lock, comprising a locking mechanism having a rotary latch (1, 17) and having at least one pawl, wherein the rotary latch (1, 17) is latchable in at least one latching position by means of the pawl, and wherein the rotary latch (1, 17) is designed to have a first load arm (4, 22), which in the latched state engages with a lock holder (7), and to have a second catch arm (5), which during the latching process enters into engagement with the lock holder (7), and the load arm (4, 22) has, in an end region (16, 25), at least a material thickness (d) that differs from a material thickness (D) of the rotary latch (1, 17), and wherein a latching element (14) is received in the end region (16, 25) of the rotary latch (1, 17).
The invention relates to a set for producing a charging plug connector (1) for electric and hybrid vehicles, comprising a housing (6), a first pair (11) of charging contacts (2) for contacting corresponding charging contacts (3) of a corresponding charging plug connector (4), and a second pair (13) of charging contacts (2) for contacting corresponding charging contacts (3) of a corresponding charging plug connector (4). Each of the charging contacts (2) has a contact element (5), and all of the contact elements (5) are at least partly cylindrical contact pins or contact sleeves with a respective at least partly cylindrical bore. The housing (6) has a pair of receiving areas (9) for receiving either the first pair (11) of charging contacts (2) or the second pair (13) of charging contacts (2), and the charging contacts (2) of the first pair (11) and the charging contacts (2) of the second pair (13) are designed such that when the first pair of charging contacts are arranged in the receiving areas (9), the central axes (12) of the contact elements (5) of the first pair (11) are mutually spaced by a greater distance than the central axes (12) of the contact elements (5) of the second pair (13) when the second pair of charging contacts are arranged in the receiving areas (9). In this manner, a set is provided for producing charging plug connectors with which the compatibility of the charging plug connectors is expanded.
The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, which is equipped with a locking mechanism (1, 2) substantially comprising a rotary latch (1) and a pawl (2). In addition, a release lever (3, 4) is provided to actuate the pawl (2) and to open the lock (1, 2). According to the invention, the release lever (3, 4) is designed in two parts with a pawl release lever (3) acting on the pawl (2) and an actuating release lever (4) interacting with, for example, an actuating lever and/or drive. Both levers (3, 4) are either coupled together or decoupled from each other via a linearly displaceable coupling element (6).
The invention relates to a lock striker (1) for a motor vehicle door lock, comprising a lock striker plate (6) and a lock striker bracket (2) which consists of a locking pin (3), a central piece (4) and a connecting pin (5), wherein the lock striker bracket (2) has free ends (10, 11), and the free ends (10, 11) extend through the lock striker plate (6) and are connected to the lock striker plate (6) by means of a forming operation, wherein the free ends (10, 12) are connected to the lock striker plate (6) by means of a bending operation.
The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock comprising a locking mechanism with a rotary latch (1) and at least one pawl (14), wherein the rotary latch (1) can be latched in at least one latching position by means of the pawl (14), and wherein the rotary latch (1) is formed with a first, load arm (4), which is in engagement with a lock striker (7) in the latched state, and with a second, catch arm (5), which comes into engagement with the lock striker (7) during latching, and the load arm (4) is formed with an embossment (10), wherein the embossment (10) terminates before a free end (11) of the load arm (4).
The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock (1, 23), comprising: a locking mechanism (2, 24) having a rotary latch (3) and at least one pawl (4, 25), wherein a rotary movement of the rotary latch (3) can be locked in at least one latching position by means of the pawl (4, 25); a closing device (11, 29), wherein the locking mechanism (2, 24) can be transferred from a pre-latching position to a main latching position by means of the closing device (11, 29); an opening device, wherein a door element can be transferred from a closed position to an open position by means of the opening device; and a drive unit, wherein unlocking of the locking mechanism (2, 24) can be enabled by means of the drive unit, and wherein selective closing or opening of the door element can be enabled by means of at least one movement of part of the locking mechanism (2, 24).
E05B 79/20 - Connections between movable lock parts using flexible connections, e.g. Bowden cables
E05B 81/20 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
E05B 85/26 - Cooperation between bolts and detents
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
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MOTOR VEHICLE LOCK HAVING AN ELECTRONIC CONTROL DEVICE
The invention relates to a method for producing an electrical connection between an energy store and a control device and to a motor vehicle lock with integrated control device, wherein the control device comprises a printed circuit board with electronic components (3) arranged thereon and connected to the printed circuit board (2) and with at least one energy store (4) connected to the printed circuit board (2), wherein the energy store (4) is releasably connected to the printed circuit board (2).
A motor vehicle, in particular electric motor vehicle or hybrid motor vehicle, which is equipped with at least one electromotively actuable motor vehicle lock, and with at least one on-board battery and with an emergency battery for application of an electromotive drive of the motor vehicle lock during normal operation and during emergency operation. According to the invention, a traction battery provided for driving the motor vehicle acts as the emergency battery during emergency operation.
E05B 81/82 - Electrical circuits characterised by the power supplyEmergency power operation using batteries other than the vehicle main battery
B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
B60L 58/20 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries of two or more battery modules having different nominal voltages
B60L 58/24 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries
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ELECTROMOTIVE DRIVE FOR MOTOR VEHICLE APPLICATIONS
An electromotive drive for motor vehicle applications, which is equipped with an electric motor, a drive wheel that interacts with the electric motor, in particular a worm wheel having a cam contour, and a lever that can be impacted by the cam contour. The cam contour completes a full rotation in order to impact the lever. According to the invention, the cam contour is designed to exceed a full rotation.
A motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, which is equipped with: a locking mechanism consisting substantially of the locking mechanism components of a rotary latch and a pawl; at least one sensor for sensing the position of the rotary latch and the pawl; and at least one sensing element between the sensor and the associated locking mechanism component. The sensing element has a pawl contour and a rotary latch contour for sensing a closed position of the pawl on the one hand and the rotary latch on the other hand. Furthermore, the sensing element is designed to be rotatable relative to an axis. In addition, the sensing element is prestressed in the direction of the locking mechanism by means of a spring. According to the invention, the spring is designed to be stationary and is equipped with a spread-apart spring arm which acts on the sensing element.
E05B 81/68 - Monitoring or sensing, e.g. by using switches or sensors the bolt position, i.e. the latching status by sensing the position of the detent
A motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, which is equipped with a locking mechanism made substantially of a rotary latch and a pawl. Furthermore, an electromotive drive and an actuating lever mechanism with at least one release lever and a control lever are implemented. The drive can operate both on the release lever for opening the locking mechanism and the control lever. According to the invention, a force transmission element that cooperates with the release lever is provided for emergency opening of the locking mechanism.
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 motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, the basic construction of which is equipped with a locking mechanism consisting essentially of a rotary latch and a pawl as locking mechanism components. Moreover, at least one sensor for sensing the position of the rotary latch and the pawl is implemented. Furthermore, at least one contact element, which is biased by a spring, is implemented between the sensor and the associated locking mechanism component. The contact element is designed to rotate about an axis. According to the invention, the spring is mounted on the contact element and equipped with limbs on both sides for an interaction with the rotary latch and a housing stop.
E05B 81/68 - Monitoring or sensing, e.g. by using switches or sensors the bolt position, i.e. the latching status by sensing the position of the detent
A method for controlling movements of at least one motor vehicle door of a parked motor vehicle. First, the presence of at least one living being inside the motor vehicle is determined using at least one sensor. Then, an increase in temperature inside the motor vehicle is detected using a further second sensor. A control unit evaluates the above-mentioned sensor signals so that an actuator opens the motor vehicle door. According to the invention, an opening device for the motor vehicle door is used as the actuator.
The invention relates to an electronic circuit (22) for a vehicle door latch (1) of a motor vehicle (2) and configured to receive a main supply voltage from a main power source (8) of the motor vehicle (2) during a normal operating condition, comprising a supercapacitor group (3) configured for storing energy during the normal operating condition and for providing a backup supply voltage during an abnormal operating condition different from the normal operating condition, a boost converter (7) being fed by the supercapacitor group (3) and configured for providing a boost converted backup supply voltage during the abnormal operating condition, an integrated circuit (9) configured for controlling actuating of an electric motor (4) of the vehicle door latch (1) based on the boost converted backup supply voltage during the abnormal operating condition, and a buck boost converter (6) being fed by the supercapacitor group (3) and configured for feeding the integrated circuit (9) with a buck boost converted backup supply voltage during the abnormal operating condition.
H02J 7/34 - Parallel operation in networks using both storage and other DC sources, e.g. providing buffering
E05B 81/86 - Electrical circuits characterised by the power supplyEmergency power operation using capacitors
H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over
The invention relates to a locking mechanism part (16, 28), in particular a rotary latch (16, 28) or a pawl, for a motor vehicle lock, the locking mechanism part comprising at least one locking face (30, 31), a first metallic main body (1, 19), a second metallic main body (14, 23) and a plastics layer (15, 27), wherein the plastics layer (15, 27) partially surrounds the main bodies (1, 14, 19, 23) and is arranged at least partially between the main bodies (1, 14, 19, 23), and wherein the plastics layer (15, 27) at least partially forms a part of the locking face (30, 31).
A motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, which is equipped with a locking mechanism consisting essentially of a rotary latch and a pawl. Furthermore, an electromotive drive is provided at least for unlocking the locking mechanism. In addition, a manually loadable emergency actuation element is provided for unlocking the locking mechanism in the event of an emergency, said emergency actuation element being arranged at least in part outside a lock housing and acting on the locking mechanism by means of at least one transmission element to perform an emergency unlocking operation. According to the invention, the emergency actuation element, in combination with the transmission element, is coupled to a triggering lever via at least one through-hole in the lock housing.
The invention relates to a charging connector for electric and hybrid vehicles (60), comprising a housing (6), charging contacts (2) which are arranged in the housing (6) and which can be contacted by corresponding charging contacts (3) of a corresponding charging connector (4) through an opening (8) of the housing (6), two electric connections (14) which are formed in the housing (6), a movable cover (10) which seals the opening (8) in a sealing position and releases the opening (8) in order to be contacted by the corresponding charging contacts (3) in an open position, a circumferential seal (18) which is formed on the cover face facing the opening (8), wherein the seal (18) rests against the housing (6) in the sealing position such that the cover (10) seals the opening (8) by means of the seal (18) in the sealing position, and a heating element (12) which is formed in the interior of the seal (18), wherein in the sealing position, each end of the heating element (12) is connected to a respective connection (14) in a galvanically conductive manner such that a current flow produces a heating of the heating element (12) and thus an accompanying heating of the seal (18). In this manner, a weather-resistant plug connector (1) with a cover (10) is provided.
The invention relates to a lock (1) for a motor vehicle, in particular an electrically actuatable lock (1), comprising a locking mechanism (2) having a rotary latch (4) and at least one pawl (5, 6), wherein: the rotary latch (4) can be engaged at least in a main catch position by means of the pawl (5, 6), and a further catch element (15) located in the engaging region between the rotary latch (4) and pawl (5, 6) and pivotally mounted in the rotary latch (4), wherein a position of the rotary latch (4) can be immediately detected by a switching means (24).
The invention relates to a motor vehicle locking device, in particular a motor vehicle lock and preferably a motor vehicle door lock. The locking device is made of a locking mechanism (2, 3) which is mounted in or on a lock plate (1) and consists, essentially, of a rotary latch (2) and a pawl (3). The rotary latch (2) has a contact arm (2a), a load arm (2b), and an inlet opening (2c) which is provided between the two arms (2a,2b) for receiving a lock mounting (4). Furthermore, a support element (6) which is connected to the lock plate (1) is provided for transmitting forces (F) acting on the lock mounting (4), which is caught by the rotary latch (2) in the locked state, to the lock plate (1) via the rotary latch (2). According to the invention, the load arm (2b) of the rotary latch (2) is supported against the support element (6). Alternatively, a protrusion (10) which is connected to the rotary latch (2) can also be supported against the support element (6).
A drive unit for motor-vehicle applications, comprising an electromotive drive and an actuation rod which is mounted, at one end, on the drive and is acted upon by the drive. The drive acts eccentrically on the actuation rod, wherein for this purpose a drive cam of the drive engages in a drive cut-out of the actuation rod. Moreover, a guide cam, which engages in a guide cut-out in the actuation rod, is provided. The drive cam and the guide cam are arranged at a drive wheel of the electromotive drive. According to the invention, the electromotive drive has at least one evoloid gear stage.
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
A motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, preferably an electric lock, which is equipped with an electromotive drive and a locking mechanism that can be actuated by the drive and consists substantially of a rotary latch and a pawl. The drive is provided with at least one evoloid gear stage. According to the invention, a latching element, which is mounted on the rotary latch and/or the pawl so as to be pivotable primarily in a locking mechanism plane, is arranged in the engagement region between the rotary latch and the pawl.
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 a charging plug-in connector (1) for electric and hybrid vehicles (18), comprising a housing (3), charging contacts (2) arranged in the housing (3), and a cooling body (5) that contacts at least one charging contact (2), wherein at least one charging contact (2) is formed at least in two parts with a first charging contact element (2.1) and a second charging contact element (2.2), and the cooling body (5) is arranged between the first charging contact element (2.1) and the second charging contact element (2.2), so that thermal energy can be discharged from the charging contact (2) to the cooling body (5).
The invention relates to a lock (1) for a motor vehicle, in particular an electrically actuatable lock (1), comprising a locking mechanism (2) having a rotary latch (4) and at least one pawl (5, 6), wherein the rotary latch (4) can be engaged at least in a main catch position by means of the pawl (5, 6), and a further catch element (15) located in the engaging region between the rotary latch (4) and pawl (5) and pivotally mounted in the rotary latch (4), wherein a position of the pawl (5, 6) can be immediately detected by a switching means (11, 12).
E05B 77/40 - Lock elements covered by silencing layers, e.g. coatings
E05B 81/20 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
E05B 81/68 - Monitoring or sensing, e.g. by using switches or sensors the bolt position, i.e. the latching status by sensing the position of the detent
E05B 85/26 - Cooperation between bolts and detents
The invention relates to a charging connector (1) for electric and hybrid vehicles (5), comprising a housing (6), charging contacts (2) arranged in the housing (6) for contacting corresponding charging contacts (7) of a corresponding charging connector (8), a latent heat storage device (9), and a heat-conducting element (12), wherein the heat-conducting element (12) is connected to a charging contact (2) and to the latent heat storage device (9) in a thermally conductive manner, and the heat-conducting element (12) has cooling ribs (13) which are received in recesses (14) in the latent heat storage device (9) that correspond to the cooling ribs (13). In this manner, a charging connector (1) is provided in which heat dissipation is improved without the charging connector (1) itself being equipped with a cooling system acted upon by a charging station.
The invention relates to a charging connector (1) for electric and hybrid vehicles (18), comprising a housing (7), charging contacts (2) arranged in the housing (7), a heat sink (5) which contacts at least one charging contact (2), and a fan (10), wherein the heat sink (5) has a flow channel (6) provided with cooling ribs (14), and the fan (10) is arranged such that by means of the fan, air from the surroundings can be blown into the flow channel (6). In this manner, heat dissipation is improved for a charging connector (1) that is not itself equipped with a cooling system from a charging station.
The invention relates to a motor vehicle locking device which is equipped with a locking mechanism (1, 2) composed, essentially, of a rotary latch (1) and a pawl (2) as the locking elements (1, 2). A sensor unit (3; 4, 5, 6) is also provided, wherein the sensor unit (3; 4, 5, 6) has at least two scanning elements (4, 5) in or on one of the locking elements (1, 2) and/or an intermediate element which is movement-coupled thereto. Furthermore, a sensor (3) is provided which registers at least movements of the two scanning elements (4, 5). According to the invention, the two scanning elements (4, 5) generate different respective signals with respect to the sensor (3).
The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock and in particular a motor vehicle door lock and preferably a motor vehicle tailgate lock (1). Said lock is formed with a locking mechanism (3, 4) comprising substantially a rotary latch (3) and a pawl (4) as locking elements (3, 4). Moreover, an actuating lever chain (8, 9) for acting on the locking mechanism (3, 4) is provided. At least one actuating lever (8) of the actuating lever chain (8, 9) and/or a locking element (3, 4) of the locking mechanism (3, 4) has a releasable attachment (11) for a connecting means (7) to, for example, a handle (6) or an electromotive drive and additionally to a spring (13). According to the invention, one end of the spring (13) engages captively in a closed spring eye (12) of the actuating lever (8) and/or of the locking element (1, 2).
E05B 79/02 - Mounting of vehicle locks or parts thereof
E05B 79/20 - Connections between movable lock parts using flexible connections, e.g. Bowden cables
E05B 83/18 - Locks for luggage compartments, car boot lids or car bonnets for car boot lids or rear luggage compartments
E05B 83/26 - Emergency opening means for persons trapped in the luggage compartment
E05B 79/12 - Connections between movable lock parts using connecting rods
E05B 81/20 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
The invention relates to a motor vehicle locking device, which is equipped with a locking mechanism (1, 2) composed, essentially, of a rotary latch (1) and a pawl (2) as the locking elements (1, 2). A sensor unit (3, 4) is also provided, said sensor unit (3, 4) having at least one scanning element (4) in or on one of the locking elements (1, 2) and/or an intermediate element which is movement-coupled thereto. Additionally, at least one sensor (3) is provided which registers movements of the scanning element (4). According to the invention, the scanning element (4) has a specified extension (L) in the movement direction (R) thereof and generates signals, which vary along the movement direction (R), with respect to the stationary sensor (3).
The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, which is equipped with a locking mechanism (1, 2) consisting substantially of a rotary latch (1) and a pawl (2). Furthermore, a mechanical actuation lever chain (3, 4, 5, 7) with a corresponding door handle (7) is provided, and additionally an electromotive drive (8, 9) is provided at least for electrically opening the locking mechanism (1, 2). According to the invention, a first stroke movement of the door handle (7) corresponds to a loading of the electromotive drive (8, 9) from the base position thereof into the switch position thereof while optionally simultaneously closing the previously opened actuation lever chain (3, 4, 5, 6, 7).
The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, which is equipped with a locking mechanism (1, 2) consisting substantially of a rotary latch (1) and a pawl (2). Furthermore, a mechanical actuation lever chain (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) with corresponding inner actuation levers (8) is provided, and additionally an electromotive drive (9, 10) is provided at least for electrically opening the locking mechanism (1, 2). The electromotive drive (9, 10) has an electric motor (9) and a control element (10). According to the invention, a first stroke movement of the inner actuation lever chain transfers the control element (10) into an intermediate position starting from an end position of the control element (10) preferably via a resetting element (11) when the actuation lever chain is closed and optionally when the drive is not energized. Additionally, the actuation lever chain (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) is opened so that a second stroke movement of the inner actuation lever mechanically opens the locking mechanism (1, 2).
E05B 77/30 - Functions related to actuation of locks from the passenger compartment of the vehicle allowing opening by means of an inner door handle, even if the door is locked
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
E05B 81/90 - Manual override in case of power failure
The invention relates to a charging plug-in connector for electric and hybrid vehicles (60), comprising a housing (6), charging contacts (2) which are arranged in the housing (6) and can be contacted by corresponding charging contacts (3) of a corresponding charging plug-in connector (4) through an opening (8) in the housing (6), a movable cover (10) which seals off the opening (8) in a sealing-off position and clears the opening (8) for contacting by means of the corresponding charging contacts (3) in an opened position, and an electromechanical actuator (12) which acts on the cover (10) in order to move it and is configured in such a way that, in order to clear the opening (8), the cover (10) is first lifted off from the opening (8) from the sealing-off position in a linear movement in the longitudinal direction of the charging contacts (2), so that the cover (10) reaches a position covering the opening (8) at the end of the linear movement, and then is moved from the covering position to the opened position in a rotational or pivoting movement. A charging plug-in connector (1) which has a cover (10) and is suitable for automated charging processes is provided in this way.
The invention relates to a charging connector (1) for electric and hybrid vehicles (18), comprising a housing (7), charging contacts (2) located in the housing (7), and at least one heat-conducting element (5), wherein: the heat-conducting element (5) is connected to at least one charging contact (2) and to a heat accumulator, so that heat dissipation from the charging contact (2) contacting the heat-conducting element (5) towards the heat accumulator is enabled by means of the heat-conducting element (5); the portion of the charging contact located in the housing (7) has a bore (10); and part of the heat-conducting element (5) is located in the bore (10). In this way, charging of a battery of the electric or hybrid vehicle (18) with high currents over a longer period of time is made possible.
The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, which is provided with a locking mechanism (1, 2) substantially consisting of a rotary latch (1) and a pawl (2). Additionally, a mechanical actuating lever chain (3, 6, 7, 8, 9) is provided, as is an electric motor drive (4, 5). The locking mechanism (1, 2) can be opened by means of the electric motor drive (4, 5) and the actuating lever chain (3, 6, 7, 8, 9). In addition, the actuating lever chain (3, 6, 7, 8, 9) and the electric motor drive (4, 5) are connected to one another via a coupling element (10). According to the invention, the actuating lever chain (3, 6, 7, 8, 9) removes the coupling element (10) from the drive (4, 5) when said actuating lever chain is acted upon, and when there is at least a reversing of the drive (4, 5).
E05B 77/32 - Vehicle locks characterised by special functions or purposes allowing simultaneous actuation of locking or unlocking elements and a handle, e.g. preventing interference between an unlocking and an unlatching action
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
A bonnet lock comprising: a locking mechanism having a catch and at least one pawl; a lock holder; and a release lever; wherein the locked locking mechanism can be unlocked by means of the release lever, and wherein the lock holder can be transferred from a latching position into a support position after the release lever is actuated for a first time and the lock holder can be held in the support position by means of a safety catch, and the lock holder can be transferred into a release position after the release lever is actuated for a second time, wherein the safety catch can be pivoted in the latching position such that the safety catch can be pivoted into a lowered position with respect to a support position.
A lock for a hood of a motor vehicle, having a locking mechanism with a rotary latch and at least one catch, having a lock holder, which can be brought into engagement with the locking mechanism, and having an arresting hook, wherein the arresting hook has a locking contour with a locking position and a preliminary-latching position, and wherein the arresting hook can be brought into a locking position by means of the lock holder interacting with the locking contour, wherein the locking position defines a lowered position of the arresting hook in relation to a preliminary-latching position.
The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle bonnet lock, which is equipped with a locking mechanism (3, 4) substantially comprising a rotary latch (3) and a pawl (4). In addition, a stop lever (5) is provided in order to define a breakthrough protection position and an over-travel position beyond the breakthrough protection position in the closing direction of the locking mechanism (3, 4). The closing direction of the locking mechanism (3, 4) corresponds to a rotation of the rotary latch (3) caused by a locking pin (2) moving into an inlet opening (3a). According to the invention, the stop lever (5) is controlled by the movement of the pawl (4) in the closing direction of the lock (3, 4).
A motor vehicle lock comprising a locking mechanism with a rotary latch and at least one pawl, wherein the locking mechanism parts are rotatably mounted on a stationary supporting body and wherein the supporting body forms a stop surface for at least one locking mechanism part, and the supporting body has at least in some sections a convex bearing surface for the locking mechanism part.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
07 - Machines and machine tools
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
20 - Furniture and decorative products
Goods & Services
Non-electric locks and locking systems formed therefrom and
their components [if included in this class], in particular
for vehicles; door checks and their components, door closers
and their components [all included in this class], all the
aforesaid goods made of metal. Drives, in particular electric and/or pneumatic drives, for
doors, flaps, hoods, sliding doors and their components,
electric door checks and their components and electric door
closers and their components [if included in this class]. Electrical and/or electronic locks and locking systems
formed therefrom, and components thereof, in particular for
vehicles [all included in this class]; security, safety,
protection and signalling apparatus and equipment;
measuring, detection, monitoring and control apparatus;
apparatus, instruments and cables for electricity; apparatus
and instruments for accumulating and storing electricity;
apparatus and instruments for regulating electricity;
electrical and electronic components; cables and wires;
electrical circuits and printed circuit boards. Drives, in particular electric drives, for doors, flaps,
hoods, sliding doors and their components [as far as
included in this class] for land vehicles. Non-electric locks and locking systems formed therefrom and
components thereof [included in this class], in particular
for vehicles, all the aforesaid goods not of metal.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
07 - Machines and machine tools
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
20 - Furniture and decorative products
Goods & Services
Non-electric locks and locking systems formed therefrom and
their components [if included in this class], in particular
for vehicles; door checks and their components, door closers
and their components [all included in this class], all the
aforesaid goods made of metal. Drives, in particular electric and/or pneumatic drives, for
doors, flaps, hoods, sliding doors and their components,
electric door checks and their components and electric door
closers and their components [if included in this class]. Electric and/or electronic locks and locking systems formed
therefrom and components thereof, in particular for vehicles
[all included in this class]; safety, security, protection
and signalling devices; measuring, detecting, monitoring and
controlling devices. Drives, in particular electric drives, for doors, flaps,
hoods, sliding doors and their components [as far as
included in this class] for land vehicles. Non-electric locks and locking systems formed therefrom and
components thereof [included in this class], in particular
for vehicles, all the aforesaid goods not of metal.
A lock for a motor vehicle, comprising a locking mechanism with a rotary latch and at least one pawl, a lock housing with at least one housing cover, a printed circuit board located in an interior of the lock housing, and an electronic component located on the printed circuit board. A membrane is located in the housing so that at least a pressure compensation through the membrane is possible.
An electric charging device for a motor vehicle, in particular an electric or hybrid motor vehicle, which is equipped with a charging socket for a charging plug, which is connectable thereto, and with a locking drive for a locking element. On the basis of an action upon the locking drive, the locking element is configured either for releasably locking the charging plug in relation to the charging socket or for acting upon a further element. According to the invention, the further element is in the form of a charging flap covering the charging socket.
The invention relates to a motor vehicle, which is equipped with at least one motor vehicle door lock (4), and with a mechanically operating unlocking/opening handle (2, 3) for the motor vehicle door lock (4). The handle (2, 3) is formed as a functional element (2, 3) connected to a motor vehicle body. In addition, the handle (2, 3) is coupled to the motor vehicle door lock (4) by way of an interposed flexible connection means (7). Movements of the functional element (2, 3) relative to the motor vehicle body are transmitted to the motor vehicle door lock (4) via the connecting means (7). According to the invention, the functional element (2, 3) is equipped with a sliding element (8), which transmits the movements of the functional element (2, 3) to the connecting means (7) by tension/pressure.
The invention relates to a lighting device (7) on a vehicle door (2) of a motor vehicle (1), having an illuminating means (17), a light guide (20) which can be connected to the illuminating means (17), and an imaging means (18), wherein by means of the lighting device (7) a variable display (8, 9) can be generated, and wherein the lighting device (7) is arranged at least partly in an operating element (5) which can be moved out of the vehicle (1).
B60Q 1/26 - 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
B60Q 1/50 - 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 other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking
The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock (2) that comprises a locking mechanism having a rotary latch and at least one pawl, wherein the rotary latch can be latched in at least one latching position by means of the pawl, and having an actuating lever (3, 18, 30) which is received pivotably in a bearing point (4, 21, 29), wherein the actuating lever has arms (12, 13, 24, 25, 31, 32) for retaining the actuating lever (3, 18, 30) in the bearing point (4, 21, 29), and wherein the retaining arms (12, 13, 24, 25, 31, 32) of the actuating element (3, 18, 30) fit over the bearing point (4, 21, 29) after being inserted into the bearing point (4, 21, 29), and wherein the retaining arms (12, 13, 24, 25, 31, 32) are deformable.
A locking device for a plug connector half, whereby the locking device is driven by an electric motor, for establishing an electrical connection to another plug connector half in order to charge an electric vehicle or a hybrid vehicle by plugging the other plug connector half into the plug connector half. The locking device comprises a movable locking pin for locking the other plug connector half that has been plugged into the plug connector half, and a sensor element that is arranged on the locking pin and is in the form of a conductor track structure, it being possible to establish an electrical contact with the conductor track structure by means of resilient contact tabs and to provide a means for protecting the contact tabs at least in the region of the contact tabs.
B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
H01R 13/639 - Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together after engagement
H01R 13/641 - Means for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling by indicating incorrect couplingMeans for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling by indicating correct or full engagement
The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, which is equipped with a locking mechanism (1, 2) substantially comprising a rotary latch (1) and a pawl (2). Furthermore, an associated actuation lever mechanism (3, 4, 5, 6) is provided. In addition, a metal lock plate (7) is provided, and the lock plate (7) is used to support the locking mechanism (1, 2) and at least partially the actuation lever mechanism (3, 4, 5, 6). According to the invention, a metal supplementary plate (8) predominantly in the same plane is allocated to the lock plate (7) and is used to at least partially support variants of the actuation lever mechanism (3, 4, 5, 6).
A securing arrangement on a motor vehicle door, which is equipped with an actuating element, in particular a securing button, and with a mechanical transmission element for acting upon, for example, a motor vehicle latch. The actuating element penetrates a door opening and is coupled to the transmission element. In addition, an additional sealing element is provided in the region of the door opening. According to the invention, the sealing element is provided on/or in a grommet engaging over the mechanical transmission element.
The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock and in particular a motor vehicle door lock, which is equipped with a locking mechanism substantially comprising a rotary latch and a pawl. In addition, an inner actuation lever chain (3, 5, 6, 7; 1) and an outer actuation lever chain (2, 4; 1) are implemented. Furthermore, two electromotive drives (8, 9). The first electromotive drive (8) is used to act on the outer actuation lever chain (2, 4; 1) to open/close same. The second electromotive drive (9) is used to act on the inner actuation lever chain (3, 5, 6, 7; 1) to open/close same. To this end, at least one coupling slide (10) is designed in an electromotively axially adjustable manner. According to the invention, the coupling slide (10), by way of its axial adjustment, selectively connects a driver (6) for a coupling element (7) to a locking lever (4) or to a safety lever (5), in particular a child safety lever, specifically in a releasable manner.
E05B 77/26 - Functions related to actuation of locks from the passenger compartment of the vehicle preventing use of an inner door handle, sill button, lock knob or the like specially adapted for child safety
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
The invention relates to a closing device for a motor vehicle lock, in particular to a motor vehicle door lock closing aid. This has at least two electric motors (8), at least one worm wheel (9), and a transmission (10, 11, 12) downstream of the worm wheel (9), wherein both electric motors (8) mesh with the worm wheel (9). According to the invention, the transmission (10, 11, 12) is at least in part integrated into the worm wheel (9).
E05B 81/20 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
E05B 81/34 - Details of the actuator transmission of geared transmissions
The invention relates to a charging connector (1) for electric and hybrid vehicles, comprising charging contacts (2) for contacting corresponding charging contacts (3) of a corresponding charging connector (4), at least one charging contact (2) having a heat store (8). This is a simple way of achieving improved heat dissipation in a charging connector (1) that is not equipped with a cooling system from a charging station.
A motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, which is equipped with a locking mechanism consisting essentially of a rotary latch and a pawl. Furthermore, at least one electromotive drive is implemented. A control unit and an at least two-part housing having a wet chamber housing part and a dry chamber housing part are also implemented. The drive and the control unit are in each case arranged in the dry chamber housing part, and the locking mechanism is arranged in the wet housing part. According to the invention, both housing parts are arranged in parallel to each other and are sealingly connected to each other on the edge side.
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 a method and to a motor vehicle lock (1), in particular a hood lock, comprising a locking mechanism having a rotary latch (3) and at least one pawl (4) for latching a striker (8) at least in a locking position of the motor vehicle lock (1), and a torsion spring (7), wherein the torsion spring (7) interacts with the locking mechanism (3, 4) such that the striker can be moved out of the locking position by means of the torsion spring (7) at least in a supporting manner, wherein a different force can be introduced into the striker (8) by means of the torsion spring (7).
A door lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, which is equipped with a locking mechanism substantially comprising a rotary latch and a pawl. The door lock further comprises an electromotive opening drive for the locking mechanism and at least one emergency power source for supplying current to the opening drive during the emergency opening of the locking mechanism. The emergency power source is charged in accordance with a control unit-using a main energy source. According to the invention, the emergency power source is charged as soon as the control unit receives an unlocking signal for the locking mechanism.
E05B 81/86 - Electrical circuits characterised by the power supplyEmergency power operation using capacitors
B60R 16/023 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement 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
B60R 16/03 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement 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
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
E05B 81/76 - Detection of handle operationDetection of a user approaching a handleElectrical switching actions performed by handles
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
76.
MOTOR VEHICLE LOCK, IN PARTICULAR MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR LOCK
The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, which is equipped with a locking mechanism (1, 2) substantially consisting of a rotary latch (1) and a pawl (2). Furthermore, an electromotive drive (3, 4, 5) for the locking mechanism (1, 2) is provided. An emergency actuation element (6, 7) is additionally provided for manually opening the locking mechanism (1, 2), for example in the event of a failure of the electromotive drive. According to the invention, the electromotive drive (3, 4, 5) has a deflecting contour (4a) for unlocking the emergency actuation element (6, 7).
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
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
E05B 81/90 - Manual override in case of power failure
E05B 81/62 - Control of actuators for opening or closing of a circuit depending on electrical parameters, e.g. increase of motor current
E05B 81/74 - Monitoring or sensing, e.g. by using switches or sensors the lock status, i.e. locked or unlocked condition by sensing the state of the actuator
E05B 47/00 - Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means
77.
OPENING DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR OR MOTOR VEHICLE HATCH COVER
The invention relates to an opening device for a motor vehicle door or motor vehicle hatch cover, which is equipped with an electric-motor drive (7) for an actuating means (4) for opening a hinged panel (1) of the motor vehicle door or motor vehicle hatch cover. Also provided are a closing unit (11) for the hinged panel (1) and a motor vehicle lock (6) in or on the hinged panel (1). The motor vehicle lock (6) has at least a main latching position and a pre-latching position. According to the invention, the hinged panel (1), which is opened by the actuating means (4) without any operator intervention, is acted upon by a closing force applied to the hinged panel (1) by mechanical means (14, 15).
E05F 1/12 - Mechanisms in the shape of hinges or pivots, operated by springs
E05B 81/20 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
E05F 15/611 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings
E05B 81/66 - Monitoring or sensing, e.g. by using switches or sensors the bolt position, i.e. the latching status
The invention relates to a a motor vehicle which is equipped with a body (1), at least one motor vehicle door (2), and at least one motor vehicle lock (3), in particular a motor vehicle door lock, which is paired with the motor vehicle door (2). The motor vehicle lock (3) has an electromotive drive (4), in particular for opening a locking mechanism (5, 6). Furthermore, a control unit (8) and an emergency power source (9) for the motor vehicle lock (3) in question are provided. The control unit (8) provides a power source for the electromotive drive (4) via the emergency power source (9) at least in the event of a failure of the main power source (10). According to the invention, at least the motor vehicle lock (3) and the emergency power source (9) are arranged in the body (1).
The invention relates to a motor vehicle latch, in particular to a motor vehicle door latch, which is equipped with an actuating lever chain having at least one actuating lever (1, 2) for opening a locking mechanism (3). Also provided is a linearly displaceable actuating slide (7) and a sensor (8) that can be acted upon by the actuating lever (1, 2) via the actuating slide (7). According to the invention, a spring (9) is assigned to the actuating slide (7) such that the sensor (8) is permanently acted upon, with only an opening movement of the actuating lever (1, 2) lifting the actuating slide (7) from the sensor (8).
E05B 81/64 - Monitoring or sensing, e.g. by using switches or sensors
E05B 81/74 - Monitoring or sensing, e.g. by using switches or sensors the lock status, i.e. locked or unlocked condition by sensing the state of the actuator
A motor vehicle latch, in particular to a motor vehicle door latch, is equipped with an actuating lever chain having at least one actuating lever for opening a locking mechanism. Also provided is a linearly displaceable actuating slide and a sensor that can be acted upon by the actuating lever via the actuating slide. According to the invention, a spring is assigned to the actuating slide such that the sensor is permanently acted upon, with only an opening movement of the actuating lever lifting the actuating slide from the sensor.
An electric motor-driven actuation device for motor vehicle applications, comprising an at least two-piece housing that is made of plastic and includes a body and a cover. Furthermore, an electric motor is arranged in the housing. In addition, at least one metal contact assembly for the electric motor is provided. According to the invention, the electric motor and the contact assembly define a unit that can be pre-assembled and be jointly placed in a housing cavity accommodating the unit.
A motor vehicle lock—in particular, a motor vehicle door lock—having a locking mechanism which includes a rotary latch and a pawl in particular, a single pawl—wherein the rotary latch is able to latch into at least one latch position by means of the pawl; a rotatable triggering lever, wherein the locking mechanism can be moved by means of the triggering lever from the at least one latch position into an open position; and an electromotive drive unit for actuating the triggering lever, and wherein the drive unit is formed at least by an electric motor and a transmission stage, and the transmission stage has an actuation lever, wherein the pawl, the triggering lever, and the actuation lever are accommodated in the motor vehicle lock so as to be able to pivot about the same axis of rotation, wherein at least the actuation lever and the triggering lever engage with one another via a complementarily designed connection geometry, such that a movement of the actuation lever can be transmitted to the triggering lever.
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
E05B 77/34 - Protection against weather or dirt, e.g. against water ingress
The invention relates to a system composed of at least one charging contact (1) and at least one latent heat storage element (2) comprising a housing (6) for a charging device for an electric or hybrid vehicle, wherein the charging contact (1) is screwed onto a pressure piece (8) accommodated in the housing (6), an electrical line (24) is connected to the charging contact (1), a fastening screw (4) having a third diameter is screwed to the pressure piece (8) in a chamber (20) located in the housing (6), and a through-hole ((3300)) is located in the vehicle side (28) of the housing (6) so that the fastening screw (4) can be operated through the through-hole ((3300)). This is a simple way of achieving improved heat dissipation in a charging connector (1) that is not equipped with a cooling system from a charging station.
B60L 53/10 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by the energy transfer between the charging station and the vehicle
B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
H01B 7/42 - Insulated conductors or cables characterised by their form with arrangements for heat dissipation or conduction
H01R 9/11 - End pieces for multiconductor cables supported by the cable and for facilitating connections to other conductive members
H01R 13/00 - Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups or
The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle tailgate lock, which is equipped with a locking mechanism (4, 5) substantially consisting of a rotary latch (4) and a pawl (5). Furthermore, an additional reinforcing element (9) couples the rotary pin of the rotary latch (4) to the rotary pin of the pawl (5) at a distance to a lock case (6). According to the invention, the reinforcing element (9) is additionally connected to a door panel (1) or a vehicle body component.
The invention relates to a lock (1), in particular a tailgate lock, for a motor vehicle, comprising a locking mechanism (2) that includes a rotary latch (7) which can be locked in a prelocking position and a main locking position (HR), at least one pawl (8), and a shutting and opening drive (3), by means of which the locking mechanism (2) can be moved from a prelocking position into a main locking position (HR), said movement being performed using an adjustable torque; once the main locking position (HR) has been reached, the shutting and opening drive (3) can be moved into a holding position (HP) located in front of the main locking position (HR).
E05B 81/20 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
The invention relates to an electric-motor drive unit for motor vehicle applications and in particular to a closing-aid actuator. The drive unit has, in its basic construction, an electric motor (5), a gear train (6, 7, 8, 9, 10) which is downstream of the electric motor (5), and an actuating element (4) which follows the gear train (6, 7, 8, 9, 10). The gear train (6, 7, 8, 9, 10) comprises at least one spur-gear gear train stage (7, 10) having a ring gear (7) and having a gear (10) which meshes with the ring gear (7) and which rotates about a shaft. According to the invention, the shaft of the gear (10) in question is supported on a contour (11) of the ring gear (7).
F16H 1/10 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion without gears having orbital motion involving only two intermeshing members with parallel axes one of the members being internally toothed
F16H 37/12 - Gearings comprising primarily toothed or friction gearing, links or levers, and cams, or members of at least two of these three types
F16H 57/12 - Arrangements for adjusting or for taking-up backlash not provided for elsewhere
87.
LOCK, IN PARTICULAR TAILGATE LOCK, FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE
The invention relates to a lock (1) for a motor vehicle, comprising a locking mechanism (2) that includes a rotary latch (4) and at least one pawl (5), by means of which the rotary latch (4) can be locked in a prelocking position and a main locking position, and a shutting and opening drive (3), by means of which the locking mechanism (2) can be moved from a prelocking position into a main locking position, said movement being performed using an adjustable torque; once the locking mechanism (2) has been unlocked, the pawl (5) can be maintained in a disengaged position by means of the shutting and opening drive (3).
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
E05B 81/20 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
E05B 81/66 - Monitoring or sensing, e.g. by using switches or sensors the bolt position, i.e. the latching status
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
07 - Machines and machine tools
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
20 - Furniture and decorative products
Goods & Services
Non-electric locks and locking systems formed therefrom and their components [if included in this class], in particular for vehicles; door checks and their components, door closers and their components [all included in this class], all the aforesaid goods made of metal. Drives, in particular electric and/or pneumatic drives, for doors, flaps, hoods, sliding doors and their components, electric door checks and their components and electric door closers and their components [if included in this class]. Electric and/or electronic locks and locking systems formed therefrom and components thereof, in particular for vehicles [all included in this class]; safety, security, protection and signalling devices; measuring, detecting, monitoring and controlling devices. Drives, in particular electric drives, for doors, flaps, hoods, sliding doors and their components [as far as included in this class] for land vehicles. Non-electric locks and locking systems formed therefrom and components thereof [included in this class], in particular for vehicles, all the aforesaid goods not of metal.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
07 - Machines and machine tools
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
20 - Furniture and decorative products
Goods & Services
Non-electric locks and locking systems formed therefrom and their components [if included in this class], in particular for vehicles; door checks and their components, door closers and their components [all included in this class], all the aforesaid goods made of metal. Drives, in particular electric and/or pneumatic drives, for doors, flaps, hoods, sliding doors and their components, electric door checks and their components and electric door closers and their components [if included in this class]. Electrical and/or electronic locks and locking systems formed therefrom, and components thereof, in particular for vehicles [all included in this class]; security, safety, protection and signalling apparatus and equipment; measuring, detection, monitoring and control apparatus; apparatus, instruments and cables for electricity; apparatus and instruments for accumulating and storing electricity; apparatus and instruments for regulating electricity; electrical and electronic components; cables and wires; electrical circuits and printed circuit boards. Drives, in particular electric drives, for doors, flaps, hoods, sliding doors and their components [as far as included in this class] for land vehicles. Non-electric locks and locking systems formed therefrom and components thereof [included in this class], in particular for vehicles, all the aforesaid goods not of metal.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
07 - Machines and machine tools
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
20 - Furniture and decorative products
Goods & Services
Non-electric locks and locking systems composed thereof, related fittings, All the aforesaid goods, (included in class 6), Especially, for use in relation to the following goods: Vehicles; Door stops, related fittings, Doors openers, related fittings, All the aforesaid goods, (included in class 6), All the aforesaid goods made of metal. Drive units, namely Electric and/or pneumatic drives, for use in relation to the following goods: Doors, Clack valves, hoods, Sliding patio doors, related fittings, Electric door stops, related fittings, Door closers, electric, related fittings, The aforesaid goods included in class 7. Electric and/or electronic locks and locking systems composed thereof, Component parts thereof, Especially, for use in relation to the following goods: vehicles, All the aforesaid goods (included in class 9); Safety, security, protection and signalling devices; Measuring, detecting, monitoring and controlling devices. Drives, namely Electric drives, for use in relation to the following goods: Doors, Flaps, Hoods, Sliding doors, component parts thereof, All the aforesaid goods included in class 12, for land vehicles. Non-electric locks and locking systems composed thereof, related fittings, All the aforesaid goods (included in class 20), Especially, for use in relation to the following goods: Vehicles, All the aforesaid goods not of metal.
A motor-vehicle lock, in particular electric lock, which is equipped with a locking mechanism made up substantially of a rotary latch and a pawl. The lock further comprises an electromotive opening drive for the locking mechanism and an energy storage unit for emergency supply of the opening drive with current and thus for emergency opening of the locking mechanism in the emergency operating mode. According to the invention, the locking mechanism is maintained in its “open” state in the emergency operating mode or following an opening operation, by means of the opening drive.
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
E05B 81/64 - Monitoring or sensing, e.g. by using switches or sensors
92.
CHARGING CONNECTOR FOR ELECTRIC AND HYBRID VEHICLES
The invention relates to a charging connector (1) for electric and hybrid vehicles (18), comprising a housing (7), charging contacts (2) which are arranged in the housing (7), and a heat sink, wherein the heat sink is in the form of a hybrid component made of a ceramic element (8) and a plastic material (6) which has been applied onto at least a portion of the surface of the ceramic element (8), and the heat sink (5) is in direct contact with at least one of the charging contacts (2) by means of the plastic material (6). This is a simple way of achieving improved heat dissipation in a charging connector (1) that is not equipped with any cooling system by a charging station.
A method and a device for operating an opening drive for a motor-vehicle lock, in particular motor-vehicle door lock. Also provided is a locking mechanism which consists substantially of a rotary latch and a pawl. Further, a sensor associated with the rotary latch is provided, as well as a drive unit that indirectly or directly acts upon the pawl, the drive unit being controlled according to signals of the sensor. According to the invention, the sensor produces a signal only once the rotary latch can be freely 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
The invention relates to a motor vehicle door closure which is equipped with a door-side motor vehicle lock (1) and a body-side locking bolt (2), or vice versa. The motor vehicle lock (1) has a locking mechanism (3, 4) which consists substantially of a rotary latch (3) and a pawl (4). The rotary latch (3) and the pawl (4) can rotate about a respective bearing bolt (5, 6) anchored in a lock case (8). Also provided is at least one reinforcing element (10) which is spaced apart from the lock case (8) and which couples at least one bearing bolt (5, 6) of the rotary latch (3) and the pawl (4) to the lock case (8). In addition to its reinforcing function, the reinforcing element (10) simultaneously functions as a stop for the locking bolt (2) moving in particular into a breakthrough position in the inlet slot (13).
The invention relates to a charging connector for electric and hybrid vehicles (2), having a housing (3) and charging contacts (4), which are arranged in the housing (3), for contacting corresponding charging contacts (14) of a corresponding charging connector (1). The invention proposes providing a fluid container (6) which is filled with a fluid (5) and is in thermally conductive contact with at least one of the charging contacts (4). In this way, heat dissipation is improved for a charging connector (1) that is not itself equipped with a cooling system from a charging station (25).
A motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, which is equipped with a locking mechanism substantially comprising a rotary latch and a pawl. In addition, an electrical opening drive is provided for the locking mechanism as well as an emergency actuating element for manual emergency opening of the locking mechanism. According to the invention, the emergency actuating element is designed in a first variant such that it can be reset from its actuating position to its rest position via the force of a spring. In a further second alternative variant, the emergency actuating element is designed such that it is locked in its actuating position and can be manually reset to its rest position.
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 a system comprising a charging connector (1) for electric and hybrid vehicles, comprising a housing (7) and charging contacts (2) arranged in the housing (7) for contacting corresponding charging contacts (3) of a corresponding charging connector (4), wherein at least one charging contact (2) is designed in two parts, a first part (5) of the charging contact (2) being designed to galvanically contact the corresponding charging contact (3) and having a blind hole (9) and a second part (6) of the charging contact (2) being designed to galvanically contact electric lines (10) on the side opposite the first part (5), and a thermally conductive element (8) which thermally contacts the first part (5) and the second part (6) of the charging contact (2) is arranged in the blind hole (9) such that heat can be dissipated from the first part (5) of the charging contact (2) to the second part (6) of the charging contact (2) by means of the thermally conductive element (8). In this manner, heat dissipation is improved for a charging connector (1) that is not equipped with a cooling system from a charging station (20).
The invention relates to a charging socket (1) for an electric or hybrid vehicle, comprising a first socket (3), a second socket (5), the sockets (3, 5) forming the charging socket (1) and being arranged together in a charging compartment of a motor vehicle body, and also comprising a movable charging compartment cover, wherein the charging compartment can be covered by means of the charging compartment cover, and wherein a socket (3, 5), preferably the second socket (5) can be separately closed.
A method for operating a motor vehicle door, according to which method the motor vehicle door is equipped, for example, with an actuator and/or a motor vehicle door lock in the form of a current consumer, and at least one sensor for detecting door movements. In addition, a control unit that evaluates signals from the sensor is provided which can be transferred from a rest mode into an operating mode and back again according to the recorded door movements. According to the invention, the door movement causes the sensor that is deenergised in the rest mode to generate a current pulse.
B60R 16/027 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement 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 between relatively movable parts of the vehicle, e.g. between steering wheel and column
B60R 16/03 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement 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 a motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, designed with a locking mechanism (1, 2, 3) consisting of a rotary latch (1) as well as a primary catch pawl (2), which interacts with the rotary latch (1), and a secondary catch pawl (3), which secures the primary catch pawl (2) in the lowered position. Additionally, a trigger lever (5) which acts on the secondary catch pawl (3) is provided. The secondary catch pawl (3) has an at least two-arm design with respect to a rotational axis (6), comprising a blockade arm (3a) which secures the primary catch pawl (2) and at least one actuation arm (3b). According to the invention, the actuation arm (3b), which lies opposite the blockade arm (3a) with respect to the rotational axis (6), is designed to interact with the trigger lever (5) and to entrain the primary catch pawl (2) in a lifting direction when the secondary catch pawl (3) is pivoted.
