Abstract

A control arrangement for operating a locking system having an electric drive. During normal operation the electric drive is fed by a normal supply voltage in order to provide a motorized locking function for an adjustable closing element. The control arrangement has an energy storage arrangement having at least one energy store in the form of a capacitor. In an emergency operating mode the energy storage arrangement makes available an energy storage voltage. A main boost stage is connected downstream of the energy store. The energy storage voltage is applied to an input of the main boost stage in the emergency operating mode and the main boost stage boosts the energy storage voltage to the emergency supply voltage. An auxiliary boost stage to also be connected downstream of the energy store and to be able to be connected upstream of the main boost stage.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05B 81/86 - Electrical circuits characterised by the power supply; Emergency power operation using capacitors
• 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

Abstract

A control system for a door, comprising an optical sensor, an optical display and a control. The control monitors image data detected by the optical sensor in a detection routine to determine the presence of an action, and, if the action is detected, triggers an opening process and/or closing process of a door. In the detection routine, the optical display affects the display of an operating element relating to the action. The control system comprises a waveguide having a first coupling portion and a second coupling portion. The optical sensor detects the image data based on light coupled into the waveguide via the first coupling portion and coupled out of the waveguide via the second coupling portion; and/or the optical display effects the display on the basis of light coupled into the waveguide via the second coupling portion and coupled out of the waveguide via the first coupling portion.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 25/20 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off
• B60R 25/30 - Detection related to theft or to other events relevant to anti-theft systems
• E05F 15/73 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to movement or presence of persons or objects
• E05F 15/75 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to movement or presence of persons or objects responsive to the weight or other physical contact of a person or object

Abstract

A swinging-sliding door for a vehicle, particularly for a public transport vehicle, with fastening components for fastening the swinging-sliding door on the vehicle and a door leaf that can be displaced between a closed position and an open position via intermediate positions, and with a door leaf displacement device for displacing the door leaf, wherein the door leaf displacement device has a controllable actuator, as well as a guide element that can be adjusted by the controllable actuator, and wherein the open position and/or the intermediate positions of the door leaf can be changed by adjusting the adjustable guide element.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05D 15/10 - Suspension arrangements for wings for wings sliding horizontally more or less in their own plane movable out of one plane into a second parallel plane

Abstract

A motor vehicle lock for a flap of a motor vehicle. The motor vehicle lock is equipped with a lock catch for engaging with a closing part in a holding manner and a pawl which is paired with the lock catch and which locks an opening of the lock catch in the lowered position and releases the lock catch in a raised position, wherein the motor vehicle lock has an electric closing drive and a control assembly, wherein the control assembly actuates the closing drive in a closing routine so as to move the lock catch in the closing direction from a starting position. The control assembly actuates the closing drive in the closing routine so as to move the lock catch from the starting position into a delay position in order to carry out a delay action and then move the lock catch into the main closing position.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05B 81/58 - Control of actuators involving time control, e.g. for controlling run-time of electric motors
• 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

Abstract

The invention relates to a spindle drive for a closure element of a motor vehicle, which spindle drive has a spindle/spindle nut mechanism which has a spindle and a spindle nut, wherein a motor-side drive portion has a drive unit with a drive motor and the spindle, wherein the spindle is connected downstream of the drive motor, wherein a spindle-nut-side drive portion of the spindle drive has the spindle nut, wherein the spindle drive has a drive housing with at least one housing tube which is fixed axially with respect to the motor-side drive portion, wherein a guide tube is arranged radially within the housing tube, which guide tube is fixed axially with respect to the motor-side drive portion and axially guides a drive component of the spindle drive during the drive movements.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms

Abstract

A method for operating a flap arrangement is provided, a drive arrangement having at least one drive, a sensor arrangement and a control arrangement coupled to the drive arrangement and to the sensor arrangement, sensor values relating to an operator action performed by an operator outside of the motor vehicle being sensed by the sensor arrangement, the sensed sensor values being checked by the control arrangement in a check routine for the presence of a valid operator action, and the drive arrangement being caused by the control arrangement to effect a motorized adjustment. A predefined selection of characteristic values can be determined from the sensor values in the check routine, a recognition value of the operator action can be calculated from the determined characteristic values using a predefined weighting function with respective weighting parameters, and the operator action can be classified as a valid operator action.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/73 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to movement or presence of persons or objects

Abstract

A method for actuating a motor-driven flap assembly of a vehicle. A control assembly is provided for actuating a motor drive assembly which is paired with the flap assembly, and a distance sensor which is coupled to the control assembly is also provided. Sensor signals are detected by the distance sensor in order to detect an operator action carried out by an operator of the vehicle, wherein the sensor signals are analyzed by the control assembly in an analysis routine in order to detect a specified operator action, and the chive assembly is actuated by the control assembly upon detecting the specified operator action. In some embodiments, when a specified charging criterion is satisfied, the analysis routine is carried out by the control assembly in a specified charging mode, in which the analysis of the sensor signals is modified on the basis of an analysis during a normal operation.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60L 1/00 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles
• B60J 5/10 - Doors arranged at the vehicle rear
• B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]
• B60L 53/10 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehicles; Charging stations or on-board charging equipment therefor; Exchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by the energy transfer between the charging station and the vehicle
• B60L 53/66 - Data transfer between charging stations and vehicles
• E05F 15/73 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to movement or presence of persons or objects

Abstract

A method for operating a flap assembly of a motor vehicle, a drive assembly for the motorized adjustment of the flap, a motor vehicle lock, and a flap sensor assembly for identifying a flap position, wherein the drive assembly has at least one drive which is restorably movement-coupled to the flap, with an electric drive motor, wherein the motor vehicle lock fixes the flap in a closed position in a main locked state, wherein the drive motor is activated by a drive control system of the drive assembly depending on the identified flap position. It is proposed that when the identified flap position reaches a predetermined braking initiation position situated before an end position in a movement procedure of the flap, the drive motor is activated in a braking routine by the drive control system in such a way that the drive assembly produces a motorized braking effect.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/611 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings
• B62D 33/027 - Sideboard or tailgate structures movable

Abstract

The invention relates to a swinging-sliding door (100) for a vehicle, in particular for a public transport vehicle, having fastening means (7) for fastening the swinging-sliding door (100) to the vehicle and having a door leaf (1) which can be displaced between a closed position (2) and an open position (3) via intermediate positions (4), having a door leaf displacement device (5) for displacing the door leaf (1), wherein the door leaf displacement device (5) comprises a controllable actuator (6) and a guide element (8) that can be adjusted by the controllable actuator (6), and the open position (3) and/or the intermediate positions of the door leaf (1) can be changed by adjusting the adjustable guide element (8).

IPC Classes  ?

• E05D 15/10 - Suspension arrangements for wings for wings sliding horizontally more or less in their own plane movable out of one plane into a second parallel plane

Abstract

A drive system includes a first rotary component configured to be rotated by an actuator, a second rotary component selectively coupled to the first component, and a third rotary component selectively coupled to the first component. A coupling arrangement is configured to, in a first range of angular positions of the first component, couple the first and second components and decouple the first and third components and configured to, in a second range of angular positions of the first component that does not overlap with the first range, couple the first and third components and decouple the first and second components.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/614 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by a motor acting directly on the wing pivot axis
• B62D 33/027 - Sideboard or tailgate structures movable
• B62D 33/037 - Latching means therefor

Abstract

A device for compensating cable play within a cable window-lifter, including a cable including at least one section with a Bowden, the device including a cable-guiding element configured to receive an end of the Bowden, mounted in an axially displaceable manner in a receptacle, the device including a spring arranged between a supporting surface of the receptacle and a head of the cable-guiding element, configured to keep the cable under tension and thereby compensating cable play, where stop surfaces are provided on the cable-guiding element and on the receptacle, which can engage with each other during the loading of the cable and thereby stop further compensation of the spring, and where an elastic material damping the stop noises is arranged between the stops.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 11/48 - Man-operated mechanisms for operating wings, including those which also operate the fastening for sliding windows, e.g. vehicle windows, to be opened or closed by vertical movement operated by cords or chains
• F16C 1/26 - Construction of guiding-sheathings or guiding-tubes

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a drive arrangement for a flap of a motor vehicle, comprising a linear drive for producing drive movements and comprising a transmission arrangement, which is coupled to said linear drive, for transmitting the drive movements, a compensating arrangement being provided which couples two drive elements of the drive arrangement to each other in terms of drive, and, when a limit load between the two drive elements is exceeded, the compensating arrangement permitting a guided compensating movement between the two drive elements. It is proposed that the transmission arrangement provides the compensating arrangement.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/655 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for horizontally-sliding wings specially adapted for vehicle wings
• E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms
• B60J 5/10 - Doors arranged at the vehicle rear

Abstract

A drive arrangement for adjusting a flap, in particular a tailgate, of a motor vehicle, which in the mounted state is mounted on a body of the motor vehicle so as to be pivotable about a flap pivot axis and which can be adjusted between an open position and a closed position over a pivot angle. It is proposed that the drive arrangement comprises a torsion spring arrangement having a torsion spring, the torsion spring being adapted to generate a torsional torque about a torsion axis, that the torsion axis is arranged with an offset to the flap pivot axis, and that the drive arrangement comprises a first gear unit which converts the torsional torque into a supporting force or torque acting on the flap in the direction of the closed position or in the direction of the open position thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 33/027 - Sideboard or tailgate structures movable
• B62D 33/03 - Sideboard or tailgate structures movable by swinging down
• B60P 1/26 - Means for controlling movement of tailboards or sideboards
• E05F 1/10 - Closers or openers for wings, not otherwise provided for in this subclass spring-actuated for swinging wings
• E05F 1/12 - Mechanisms in the shape of hinges or pivots, operated by springs
• E05F 15/614 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by a motor acting directly on the wing pivot axis
• B62D 33/037 - Latching means therefor
• E05B 83/08 - Locks for railway freight-cars, freight containers or the like; Locks for the cargo compartments of commercial lorries, trucks or vans with elongated bars for actuating the fastening means
• E05B 81/34 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by constructional features of the actuator or the power transmission - Details of the actuator transmission of geared transmissions
• B60R 5/04 - Compartments within vehicle body primarily intended or sufficiently spacious for trunks, suit-cases, or the like arranged at rear of vehicle

Abstract

An adjustment drive of a motor vehicle, in particular for an electromotively operated tailgate, having an adjustable part. A drive unit has a first drive train and a second drive train. Each drive train has a variable-length actuation part attached to the adjustable part. The actuation part is driven by an electric motor of the respective drive train. The first drive train has at least one sensor for detection of a position of a rotating part, and the second drive train has no more than one sensor for detection of a position of a rotating part. We also describe a drive unit of an adjustment drive of a motor vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01H 47/22 - Circuit arrangements not adapted to a particular application of the relay and designed to obtain desired operating characteristics or to provide energising current for supplying energising current for relay coil
• E05F 15/603 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors
• E05F 15/70 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation
• E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms
• F16H 25/20 - Screw mechanisms

Abstract

A window regulator may include a first guide rail assembly, that may be coupled to the door panel and including a first guide rail, a first pulley and a second pulley. The first slider may be configured to receive the window pane and translate along the first guide rail to move the window pane between an open position and a closed position. The first cable may be coupled to a drive and engaged with the first pulley and may be fixed to the first slider such that actuation of the drive moves the first slider and the window pane into the opening. The spring may be disposed between an end of the first cable and a portion of the first slider. The spring may be configured to bias the slider and an edge of the window pane towards the A-side beam or the B-side beam.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 11/48 - Man-operated mechanisms for operating wings, including those which also operate the fastening for sliding windows, e.g. vehicle windows, to be opened or closed by vertical movement operated by cords or chains

Abstract

A window regulator may include a first guide rail assembly, that may be coupled to the door panel and including a first guide rail, a first pulley and a second pulley. The first slider may be configured to receive the window pane and translate along the first guide rail to move the window pane between an open position and a closed position. The first cable may be coupled to a drive and engaged with the first pulley and may be fixed to the first slider such that actuation of the drive moves the first slider and the window pane into the opening. The spring may be disposed between an end of the first cable and a portion of the first slider. The spring may be configured to bias the slider and an edge of the window pane towards the A-side beam or the B-side beam.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05D 13/00 - Accessories for sliding or lifting wings, e.g. pulleys, safety catches
• E05F 11/48 - Man-operated mechanisms for operating wings, including those which also operate the fastening for sliding windows, e.g. vehicle windows, to be opened or closed by vertical movement operated by cords or chains
• E05D 15/16 - Suspension arrangements for wings for wings sliding vertically more or less in their own plane

Abstract

The present invention relates to a vehicle trim part (10) for an interior or exterior space of a vehicle (100), comprising a support structure (12) covered with an outer skin (12) having an outer contour (22). The outer skin (14) can consist of at least two components (16a, 16b) arranged in an overlapping and/or wrapping manner in at least one interface area (18), and the support structure (12) can have a coefficient of thermal expansion (a) lower than that of at least one of the two components (16a, 16b), at least one of the components (16a, 16b) being mounted on the support structure (12) in at least one portion (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) of the outer contour (22), and fixedly mounted in at least one spatial direction (X, Y, Z) such that in the event of thermal expansion of at least one of the two components (16a, 16b), a relative movement between the two components (16a, 16b) is possible in the interface area (18). Also proposed are a component for an outer skin (14) of a part (10), as well as a vehicle (100) with at least one part (10) provided with the outer skin (14).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60J 5/04 - Doors arranged at the vehicle sides
• B60R 13/04 - Ornamental or guard strips; Ornamental inscriptive devices

Abstract

A vehicle mechanism is provided. The vehicle mechanism may include a stationary member including a main portion provided with an offset surface region including a bearing-surface region having non-planar regions. The mechanism may also include a moveable member that may be configured to move with respect to the stationary member. The moveable member may include a mating-bearing-surface region that may be configured to engage the bearing-surface region of the stationary member. A coating may be provided on the main portion and the bearing-surface region. The coating on the main portion may have a first thickness and the coating on the bearing-surface region may have a second thickness. The second thickness may be least 20% greater than the first thickness.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 13/02 - Operating mechanisms for wings, operated by the movement or weight of a person or vehicle by devices, e.g. lever arms, affected by the movement of the user
• E05F 11/38 - Man-operated mechanisms for operating wings, including those which also operate the fastening for sliding windows, e.g. vehicle windows, to be opened or closed by vertical movement
• E05B 85/02 - Lock casings
• B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable

Abstract

Adjustable slider may include a first jaw, an engagement member, and an adjustment mechanism. The first jaw may extend in a first direction and include a first face. The first face may include a ramped surface that may extend obliquely with respect to the first direction. The engagement member may be configured to be disposed between the window pane and the first jaw. The adjustment mechanism may include an adjustment member that may be configured to rotate about a first rotational axis. The adjustment mechanism may also include a translatable member that may be coupled to the engagement member and configured to translate about the first rotational axis such that rotation of the adjustment member moves the engagement member along the ramped surface of the first jaw.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 11/48 - Man-operated mechanisms for operating wings, including those which also operate the fastening for sliding windows, e.g. vehicle windows, to be opened or closed by vertical movement operated by cords or chains
• E05F 11/38 - Man-operated mechanisms for operating wings, including those which also operate the fastening for sliding windows, e.g. vehicle windows, to be opened or closed by vertical movement

Abstract

A rail slide may include a base member having guiding faces for the guide rail of the cable-type window lifter and a curved retention member which is connected via a base to the base member in a resilient manner and which has a locking hook which is arranged at the upper end. The curved retention member has two lateral webs which are connected to the base and a transverse connection element which carries the locking hook.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60J 1/16 - Windows; Windscreens; Accessories therefor arranged at vehicle sides adjustable slidable
• E05F 11/38 - Man-operated mechanisms for operating wings, including those which also operate the fastening for sliding windows, e.g. vehicle windows, to be opened or closed by vertical movement
• E05F 11/48 - Man-operated mechanisms for operating wings, including those which also operate the fastening for sliding windows, e.g. vehicle windows, to be opened or closed by vertical movement operated by cords or chains

Abstract

A drive mechanism for adjusting a position of a vehicle closure, with respect to a vehicle body, is provided. The drive mechanism may include a linear drive and a telescoping arrangement. The linear drive may include a spindle and a spindle nut and the telescoping arrangement may be coupled to the spindle nut and include a pair of gears coupled to one another. As the spindle rotates, the pair of gears may rotate to extend and retract translating portions of the telescoping arrangement in a telescoping manner such that the position of the vehicle closure may be adjusted.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16H 25/24 - Elements essential to such mechanisms, e.g. screws, nuts
• E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms
• F16D 11/00 - Clutches in which the members have interengaging parts
• E05F 15/63 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by swinging arms

Abstract

A frameless vehicle door includes a window pane, a regulator motor, and a controller. The window pane is configured to being movable between at least a first and a second open position and a closed position. The window pane is configured to extend upward from a top of the door and into a vehicle frame when the window pane is in the closed position. The regulator motor is disposed within the door and is configured to transition the window pane between the open positions and the closed position. The controller is programmed to, in response to a voltage of a battery, that is configured to power the regulator motor, decreasing to less than a threshold and the window pane being in the closed position, transition the window pane to the second open position that is between the first open position and the closed position.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/70 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation
• E05F 15/73 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to movement or presence of persons or objects
• E05F 15/695 - Control circuits therefor

Abstract

A spindle drive for a closure element of a vehicle for generating drive movements along a geometric spindle axis, wherein a tube-like drive housing and a spindle unit with a spindle guide bush and a spindle movably mounted therein are provided, a first drive connection and a second drive connection which is linearly displaceable with respect to the latter being provided to generate the drive movements, a spindle guide tube being connected to the first drive connection and, together with the first drive connection, forming a first drivetrain component which is connected to the spindle guide bush of the spindle unit, and a connecting element being connected to the second drive connection and forming a second drivetrain component which is connected to the spindle. The spindle can be mounted in the spindle guide bush in such a way that it is purely linearly movable in the spindle guide bush.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms
• E05F 1/10 - Closers or openers for wings, not otherwise provided for in this subclass spring-actuated for swinging wings

Abstract

A motor vehicle lock arrangement for a motor vehicle door which is adjustably coupled to a motor vehicle body work, wherein the motor vehicle lock arrangement has a motor vehicle lock wherein the motor vehicle lock arrangement has a push-open arrangement for applying a drive force to the motor vehicle door in its opening direction, so that the motor vehicle door can be adjusted, in a motor-operated push-open process, from a closed door position into a push-open door position which is located further in the opening direction of said motor vehicle door, and as a result an engagement gap can be produced between the motor vehicle door and the motor vehicle body work. It is proposed that the motor vehicle lock arrangement has a light arrangement and a light controller for actuating the light arrangement.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05B 47/105 - Controlling the light source in response to determined parameters
• H05B 45/10 - Controlling the intensity of the light
• B60Q 1/32 - 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 vehicle sides
• E05B 17/10 - Illuminating devices on, or for, locks or keys
• E05B 63/22 - Locks with special structural characteristics operated by a pulling or pushing action perpendicular to the front plate
• B60J 5/04 - Doors arranged at the vehicle sides

Abstract

A method for adjusting an adjusting part on a vehicle, wherein a possible obstacle in an adjustment path of the adjusting part which is to be adjusted can be detected by means of at least one sensor device, in order to block, stop and/or reverse an adjustment movement of the adjusting part. There is provision that at least one status indicator for the at least one sensor device is generated electronically, by means of which data indicator at least two different first and second operating states of the sensor device can be signaled, and for the adjustment movement of the adjusting part at least one current status information item of at least two different status information items relating to the current operating state of the at least one sensor device is signaled in accordance with the status indicator, in order to be perceived by a user.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 22/00 - Safety belts or body harnesses in vehicles
• E05F 15/73 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to movement or presence of persons or objects
• B60Q 9/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of signal devices not provided for in one of main groups
• B60N 2/90 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles - Details or parts not otherwise provided for

Abstract

A vehicle interior system including a first seat assembly, disposed within a vehicle cabin, a first sensor, a second sensor, and a controller is provided. The first and second sensors may each be disposed within the vehicle cabin. The first sensor may be configured to obtain first signals indicative of a positioning of an obstacle within a predetermined coordinate system. The second sensor may be configured to obtain second signals indicative of a positioning of the first seat assembly within the predetermined coordinate system. The controller may be configured to receive the signals from the first sensor and to map a portion of the obstacle based on the first signals and relative to a portion of the first seat assembly within the predetermined coordinate system.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
• B60N 2/829 - Head-rests movable or adjustable vertically slidable characterised by their adjusting mechanisms, e.g. electric motors
• B60N 2/853 - Head-rests movable or adjustable tiltable characterised by their adjusting mechanisms, e.g. electric motors
• B60N 2/12 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable slidable and tiltable
• B60N 2/16 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable height-adjustable
• B60N 2/20 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being tiltable, e.g. to permit easy access

Abstract

A window lift assembly for adjusting a window pane, including a carrier, a flexible traction means for transferring an adjusting force for adjusting the window pane and a deflecting piece, which is non-rotatably arranged on the carrier and has a guide channel for deflecting the traction means in a guide plane. To retain the traction means in the guide channel, at least one securing element on the carrier and at least one securing section are provided, the at least one securing element and the at least one securing section may be formed so that if sections of the traction means are displaced out of the guide channel toward the securing element and the traction means thus contacts the securing element, the securing section continues to block the traction means against a displacement transverse to the guide plane out of the guide channel.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 11/48 - Man-operated mechanisms for operating wings, including those which also operate the fastening for sliding windows, e.g. vehicle windows, to be opened or closed by vertical movement operated by cords or chains
• E05F 15/689 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for vertically-sliding wings specially adapted for vehicle windows

Abstract

The invention relates to a collision warning system of a motor vehicle (2), in particular of an electric-motor adjusting device, the collision warning system comprising a distance sensor, which has: a transmitter (22) for emitting electromagnetic radiation into a spatial region (24); a receiver (26) for receiving the electromagnetic radiation reflected and/or scattered in the spatial region (24); and a computing unit for determining the distance of an obstacle within the spatial region (24) using the time interval between the emitting and the receiving of the electromagnetic radiation. The collision warning system also comprises an output device for outputting a warning if the distance is less than a limit distance (34). The spatial region (24) is divided into a plurality of segments (42), different limit distances (34) being associated with the segments (42). The invention further relates to a liftgate drive of a motor vehicle (2).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 7/481 - Constructional features, e.g. arrangements of optical elements
• G01S 17/93 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes
• G01S 13/93 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes
• E05F 15/40 - Safety devices, e.g. detection of obstructions or end positions

Abstract

The invention relates to a drive assembly for a flap (2) of a motor vehicle, comprising at least one motor drive (3) and at least one gas pressure element (4), in particular a gas spring, wherein: the gas pressure element (4) has a cylinder (6) sealed with respect to the outside and a piston (8), which runs in the cylinder interior (7) along the cylinder axis (A) and divides the cylinder interior (7) into two partial spaces (7a, 7b); the piston (8) has a passage arrangement (9), through which a balancing flow between the two partial spaces (7a, 7b) arises when the piston moves; the gas pressure element (4) has a first drive connection point (4a), which is connected to the cylinder (6), and a second drive connection point (4b), which is connected to the piston (8); the cylinder (6) is filled with a fluid, in particular a pressurized fluid. According to the invention, a switchable valve assembly (10) is associated with the piston (8), which valve assembly can be brought into a closed state, in which the valve assembly at least partially, preferably completely, closes the passage arrangement (9), and into an open state, in which the valve assembly opens the passage arrangement (9), and the passage arrangement (9) automatically switches into the closed state in the event of a balancing flow, in particular an emergency-related balancing flow, that exceeds a predefined switching flow.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 1/10 - Closers or openers for wings, not otherwise provided for in this subclass spring-actuated for swinging wings
• E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms
• F16F 9/512 - Means responsive to load action on the damper or fluid pressure in the damper
• F16F 9/34 - Special valve constructions; Shape or construction of throttling passages

Abstract

The invention relates to a drive assembly for the motorised movement of a hatch (2), in particular a rear hatch, of a motor vehicle, the drive assembly (1), when mounted, acting on the hatch (2) or on a rocker (3) associated with the hatch (2) for motorised movement, the drive assembly (1) having a drive unit (4) with a drive (5), the drive (5) having a rotary motor unit (6) with an output shaft (7) and a screw-and-nut mechanism (8) for generating linear drive movements, which mechanism is arranged downstream of the motor unit (6) and has a screw (9) and a nut (10) meshing with the nut, there being between the motor unit (6) and the screw-and-nut mechanism (8) a worm gear (11), the drive (5) having a first drive connection (14a) associated with the nut (10) and a second drive connection (14b) associated with the screw (9), for outputting the linear drive movements, which can be moved towards each other into a retracted state and away from each other into an extended state for the motorised movement of the hatch (2). According to the invention, there is a spring assembly (16) having a helical compression spring (17), which produces spring-loading of the drive (5) into the retracted state.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 1/10 - Closers or openers for wings, not otherwise provided for in this subclass spring-actuated for swinging wings
• E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms

Abstract

The invention relates to a spindle drive for a closure element (3) of a motor vehicle (4), wherein a drive unit (5) and a spindle-spindle nut transmission (11) arranged downstream of the drive unit (5) in terms of drive and having a geometric spindle axis (A) running in the axial direction (X) for generating linear drive movements of a spindle-side drive connection (12a) relative to a spindle nut-side drive connection (12b) between a retracted position and an extended position of the spindle drive (1), is provided in a drive train (14) of the spindle drive (1), wherein a predetermined breaking point (17) is provided in the drive train (14) and, at a predetermined axial limit load acting on the spindle drive (1) via the drive connections (12a, 12b), in particular a tensile load in the direction of the extended position, separates the drive train (14). According to the invention, the drive train (14) is separated via the predetermined breaking point (17) between the drive unit (5) and the spindle-spindle nut transmission (11).

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for the operation of a motorized flap arrangement (1) of a motor vehicle (2), wherein the flap arrangement (1) comprises a flap (4) which is adjustable via a flap mechanism (3), wherein the flap arrangement (1) comprises a drive arrangement (5) assigned to the flap (4) and a control arrangement (7) for activating the drive arrangement (5), wherein an actuating action in the form of an actuating movement and/or an actuating load that is introduced manually into the flap mechanism (3) via the flap (4) is detected by means of the control arrangement (7), and, in response to the detection of a predetermined actuating action, the drive arrangement (5) is activated, subject to a plausibility check, for the motorized adjustment of the flap (4). It is proposed that, as part of the plausibility check, an environment sensor system (8) of the motor vehicle (2), which serves to detect an object, in particular an operator (B), in the environment of the motor vehicle (2), is monitored by means of the control arrangement (7) as to whether at least one plausibility criterion has been met.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/73 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to movement or presence of persons or objects
• E05F 15/75 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to movement or presence of persons or objects responsive to the weight or other physical contact of a person or object

Abstract

The disclosure relates to electronics of an electric motor of a motor vehicle, having a connection unit that is placed in electrical contact with a circuit board and attached thereto. The connection unit has a number of leadframes that are stabilized with respect to one another. The connection unit at least partly forms a connector socket for a mating connector, and the connection unit at least partly forms a contact point for an electromagnet of the electric motor.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 5/22 - Auxiliary parts of casings not covered by groups , e.g. shaped to form connection boxes or terminal boxes
• H02K 11/30 - Structural association with control circuits or drive circuits
• H01R 13/66 - Structural association with built-in electrical component
• H05K 5/00 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus
• H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components
• H01R 43/20 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for assembling or disassembling contact members with insulating base, case or sleeve
• H02K 7/00 - Arrangements for handling mechanical energy structurally associated with dynamo-electric machines, e.g. structural association with mechanical driving motors or auxiliary dynamo-electric machines
• H02K 9/22 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating by solid heat conducting material embedded in, or arranged in contact with, the stator or rotor, e.g. heat bridges

Abstract

The invention relates to a vehicle (F), comprising a vehicle door (T) and an adjustment device (1) for adjusting the vehicle door (T). The vehicle door (T) can be selectively adjusted by the adjustment device (1) from a closed position into an open position along at least two different adjustment paths depending on an adjustment mode of the adjustment device (1). In a first adjustment mode of the adjustment device (1), the vehicle door (T) can be adjusted from the closed position into an open position along a first adjustment path via a pivoting movement, and in a second adjustment mode of the adjustment device (1), the vehicle door (T) can be adjusted from the closed position into an open position along a second adjustment path via a pivoting/sliding movement. The adjustment device (1) defines a substantially vertical first rotational axis (a) which is fixed to the vehicle, a substantially vertical second rotational axis (b) which is fixed to the door, and an additional adjustment axis (c, d). The adjustment device (1) additionally comprises at least three motor drives (A1, A2, A3) which can be actuated independently of one another and a first drive (A1) of which is paired with the first rotational axis (a), a second drive (A2) of which is paired with the second rotational axis (b), and a third drive (A3) of which is paired with the additional adjustment axis (c, d).

IPC Classes  ?

• E05D 3/06 - Hinges with pins with two or more pins
• E05D 3/12 - Hinges with pins with two or more pins with two parallel pins and one arm
• E05D 3/18 - Hinges with pins with two or more pins with sliding pins or guides
• E05D 15/28 - Suspension arrangements for wings supported on arms movable in horizontal plane
• E05D 15/40 - Suspension arrangements for wings supported on arms movable in vertical planes
• E05D 15/58 - Suspension arrangements for wings with successive different movements with both swinging and sliding movements
• E05F 15/611 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings
• E05D 15/48 - Suspension arrangements for wings allowing alternative movements

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for controlling a drive assembly (1) for a flap (2) of a motor vehicle (3) by means of a control assembly (4), wherein the drive assembly (1) has a first electrical drive unit (5) and a second electrical non-self-locking drive unit (6) which are each drivingly coupled to the flap (2). According to the invention, the first drive unit (5) is controlled in accordance with a drive strategy for adjusting the flap (2), and the second drive unit (6) is controlled in accordance with a follow-up strategy such that the second drive unit (6) follows an adjusting movement of the flap (2).

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms
• E05F 15/70 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation

Abstract

The solution proposed in the invention relates to a door assembly and an assembly method for a door assembly with a door skin, a support component and an interior trim component, wherein the support component is fastened to the door skin by at least one mounting component. The at least one mounting component is also used for mounting the interior trim component since a head section of the mounting component projects from the support component and the interior trim component is mounted on the head section.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60J 5/04 - Doors arranged at the vehicle sides
• F16B 5/06 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of clamps or clips
• F16B 5/12 - Fastening strips or bars to sheets or plates, e.g. rubber strips, decorative strips for motor vehicles, by means of clips
• F16B 21/08 - Releasable fastening devices with snap action in which the stud, pin, or spigot has a resilient part
• F16B 25/00 - Screws that form threads in the body into which they are screwed, e.g. wood screws, self-tapping screws

Abstract

A door drive assembly including: a drive arm including a first end configured to be rotatably coupled to the body and a second end configured to be rotatably coupled to the door. The door drive assembly also includes a drive mechanism coupled to the drive arm and configured to rotate the drive arm between an open position and a closed position. The door drive assembly also includes a control arm including a first end configured to be rotatably coupled to a vehicle body and a second end configured to be rotatably coupled to the door. The door drive assembly also includes a race configured to be disposed between the body and the first end of the control arm where the first end of control arm is configured to translate by a first distance along the race as the drive arm rotates between the open and closed positions.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05D 15/30 - Suspension arrangements for wings supported on arms movable in horizontal plane with pivoted arms and sliding guides
• E05D 3/14 - Hinges with pins with two or more pins with four parallel pins and two arms
• E05D 15/34 - Suspension arrangements for wings supported on arms movable in horizontal plane with two pairs of pivoted arms with wings opening parallel to themselves
• E05F 15/63 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by swinging arms

Abstract

A door drive assembly including: a drive arm including a first end configured to be rotatably coupled to the body and a second end configured to be rotatably coupled to the door. The door drive assembly also includes a drive mechanism coupled to the drive arm and configured to rotate the drive arm between an open position and a closed position. The door drive assembly also includes a control arm including a first end configured to be rotatably coupled to a vehicle body and a second end configured to be rotatably coupled to the door. The door drive assembly also includes a race configured to be disposed between the body and the first end of the control arm where the first end of control arm is configured to translate by a first distance along the race as the drive arm rotates between the open and closed positions.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05D 15/30 - Suspension arrangements for wings supported on arms movable in horizontal plane with pivoted arms and sliding guides
• E05F 1/10 - Closers or openers for wings, not otherwise provided for in this subclass spring-actuated for swinging wings
• E05F 1/12 - Mechanisms in the shape of hinges or pivots, operated by springs
• E05D 11/10 - Devices for preventing movement between relatively-movable hinge parts
• E05F 15/63 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by swinging arms
• E05F 15/41 - Detection by monitoring transmitted force or torque; Safety couplings with activation dependent upon torque or force, e.g. slip couplings
• 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
• E05D 3/14 - Hinges with pins with two or more pins with four parallel pins and two arms

Abstract

The invention relates to a drive arrangement for the motor-driven movement of a wing (2), particularly a boot lid, of a vehicle, wherein the drive arrangement (1) engages with the wing (2) or with a rocker (3) associated with the wing (2), in the mounted state for motor-driven movement, wherein the drive arrangement (1) comprises a drive unit (4) having a drive (5), wherein the drive (5) comprises a rotary motor unit (6) with an output shaft (7) and a spindle-spindle nut gear (8) which is mounted downstream of the motor unit (6) and comprises a spindle (9) and a spindle nut (10) meshing with the spindle, for producing drive movements along the geometric spindle axis (X) of the spindle (9), and wherein the motor unit (6) and the spindle-spindle nut gear (8) are arranged in a drive train of the drive arrangement (1). According to the invention, the spindle-spindle nut gear (8) has a different efficiency during a drive movement in a first direction along the geometric spindle axis (X) than during a drive movement in a second direction opposing the first direction.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 1/12 - Mechanisms in the shape of hinges or pivots, operated by springs
• E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms
• F16H 25/20 - Screw mechanisms

Abstract

The invention relates to a sensor unit (20), in particular an electromotive adjusting device (4) of a motor vehicle (2), having a first radar sensor module (22), and having a second radar sensor module (24) which are spaced apart from one another and are coupled to one another in terms of signal technology. Each radar sensor module (22, 24) has an antenna and a transmitting/receiving unit. The invention further relates to the use of a sensor unit (20) and an electromotive adjusting device (4) of a motor vehicle (2).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 13/93 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes
• G01S 13/46 - Indirect determination of position data
• G01S 7/03 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group - Details of HF subsystems specially adapted therefor, e.g. common to transmitter and receiver
• E05F 15/42 - Detection using safety edges
• E05C 17/00 - Devices for holding wings open; Devices for limiting opening of wings or for holding wings open by a movable member extending between frame and wing; Braking devices, stops or buffers, combined therewith

Abstract

The invention relates to a drive assembly of a motor vehicle (2) for the motor-driven adjustment of a flap (3), in particular a side door, of the motor vehicle (2) by means of linear drive movements, wherein the drive assembly (1) has a drive unit (4) for generating the linear drive movements, which is assigned a drive (5) with at least one drive motor (6) and a feed transmission (7), in particular a spindle/-spindle nut transmission (8), that is drivingly connected to the drive (5). According to the invention, the drive assembly (1) has a support structure (9) which receives the drive unit (4) such that it can swivel about a geometric supporting swivel shaft (10), such that the drive unit (4) and the support structure (9) are connected to form a pre-assembly unit (13) which can be mounted as such via the support structure (9) in a mounting position (14) on the motor vehicle (2), in particular on the flap (3) or on the motor vehicle body (15).

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms

Abstract

The invention relates to an auxiliary assembly (12) of a motor vehicle (2), in particular an electric-motor refrigerant compressor, comprising a housing (42), which has an electronics compartment (52) and a further compartment (46), which are separated from each other pressure-tight by means of a partition (50). Electronics (40) having a printed circuit board (58) are arranged in the electronics compartment (52). A heat source (64) is connected to the printed circuit board. The heat source is in mechanical contact with the partition (50) via a thermally conductive gel (74) and a thermally conductive pad (76). The thermally conductive gel (74) and the thermally conductive pad (76) are connected thermally in series between the heat source (64) and the partition (50).

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 11/33 - Drive circuits, e.g. power electronics

Abstract

A lock arrangement for a vehicle door, which is connected in an adjustable manner to a motor vehicle body, wherein a motor vehicle lock is provided that in the mounted state is arranged on the motor vehicle door or on the motor vehicle body, wherein the motor vehicle lock arrangement, in particular the motor vehicle lock, comprises a push-open arrangement with which the motor vehicle door may be adjusted in a motorized push-open procedure out of a door closed position, in particular a door main-closed position or a door pre-closed position into a door push-open position that is lying further in its opening direction and as a consequence a gap, may be produced between the motor vehicle body and a door engagement edge of the motor vehicle door, wherein a control arrangement and connected thereto in terms of control technology a sensor arrangement are provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/00 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings
• E05F 15/73 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to movement or presence of persons or objects
• E05B 81/06 - Electrical using rotary motors
• 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 81/76 - Detection of handle operation; Detection of a user approaching a handle; Electrical switching actions performed by handles
• E05B 83/36 - Locks for passenger or like doors

Abstract

A vehicle (1) comprises a vehicle door (11) movably arranged on a vehicle body (10) and a device (2) for moving the vehicle door (11) relative to the vehicle body (10) manually and/or by electric motor, wherein the device (2) comprises an output element (24), which is moved relative to the vehicle body (10) when the vehicle door (11) is moved, a switching apparatus (4), which can be switched between a coupling state and a free-running state, and a control apparatus (5) for controlling the switching apparatus (4), wherein the switching apparatus (4) is designed to couple the output element (24) to a further assembly in the coupling state and to release the output element from the further assembly in the free-running state in such a way that the output element (24) can be moved relative to the further assembly. At least one sensor apparatus (50-52) is used to capture a signal indicating a desire of a vehicle occupant (I) to exit the vehicle (1), wherein the control apparatus (5) is designed to evaluate the signal in order to recognize a desire to exit and to control the switching apparatus (4) to switch into the coupling state when a desire to exit is recognized.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/70 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation
• E05C 17/00 - Devices for holding wings open; Devices for limiting opening of wings or for holding wings open by a movable member extending between frame and wing; Braking devices, stops or buffers, combined therewith
• E05F 15/73 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to movement or presence of persons or objects
• E05B 81/76 - Detection of handle operation; Detection of a user approaching a handle; Electrical switching actions performed by handles
• E05C 17/20 - Devices for holding wings open; Devices for limiting opening of wings or for holding wings open by a movable member extending between frame and wing; Braking devices, stops or buffers, combined therewith by mechanical means with a movable bar or equivalent member extending between frame and wing consisting of a single rod sliding through a guide
• H03K 17/955 - Proximity switches using a capacitive detector
• H03K 17/96 - Touch switches

Abstract

It is provided a break-out element for a module support, which is designed as a wet/dry area separation, of a door or flap of a motor vehicle, wherein the break-out element is integrally connected to the adjacent material of the module support via at least one region of weakness of lesser material thickness, and wherein the region of weakness acts as a predetermined breaking point and forms at least part of the edge of an access opening. The break-out element is in the shape of a cup, wherein the region of weakness is arranged between the free edge of an edge-side cup ring and the base of the cup.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60J 5/04 - Doors arranged at the vehicle sides
• B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldings; Ledges; Wall liners; Roof liners

Abstract

The invention relates to a drive assembly for a closure element (2) of a motor vehicle (3). A clutch assembly (11) is provided which is connected into the powertrain (4) of the drive assembly (1) and which comprises a drive connection (12a) and an output connection (12b). In any case, a movement which is introduced on the drive side is guided through the clutch assembly (11) to the output connection (12b), and the clutch assembly (11) has a brake assembly (13) with a main brake element (15) which generates a main brake action, by means of which the main brake element (15) brakes a movement introduced on the output side. The clutch assembly (11) has a freewheel assembly (16), wherein the freewheel assembly (16) engages the main brake element (15) by means of the movement introduced on the output side and disengages the main brake element (15) by means of a movement introduced on the drive side. According to the invention, the brake assembly (13) has an additional auxiliary brake element (17) which generates a specified permanent brake action, by means of which the auxiliary brake element (17) acts at least against the movement introduced on the output side, and the specified permanent brake action of the auxiliary brake element (17) must be overcome so that the freewheel assembly (16) can be disengaged.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/41 - Detection by monitoring transmitted force or torque; Safety couplings with activation dependent upon torque or force, e.g. slip couplings
• E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a method for controlling a drive arrangement for a flap of a motor vehicle by a control arrangement, wherein the drive arrangement comprises a first electric drive and a second electric drive that are coupled in each case to the flap in terms of providing a drive, wherein in a determining routine current values that occur during the motorized adjustment of the flap are determined for the drives, wherein in an anti-trap protection routine the determined current values of the two drives are monitored to establish if at least one a predetermined trapping event criterion exists that represents a trapping event and wherein in the event that a trapping event criterion has occurred a trapping event routine is performed. It is proposed that a trapping event criterion is defined by virtue of the fact that a predetermined relationship of the current value of the first drive to the current value of the second drive exceeds or is below a trapping event threshold.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/41 - Detection by monitoring transmitted force or torque; Safety couplings with activation dependent upon torque or force, e.g. slip couplings
• E05F 15/73 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to movement or presence of persons or objects

Abstract

The invention relates to a window lift assembly for a vehicle window lift, comprising: - a window pane (3) to be moved between a closed position and at least one open position; and - a driver element (1), which is connected to the window pane (3) and which has an elastically movable inner clip (12) extending at least partially along an inner side of the window pane (3) and an outer clip (11) extending at least partially along an outer side of the window pane (3). In the closed position of the window pane (3), the inner clip (12) lies opposite at least one component (2, 4.1, 4.2) of the window lift assembly (FH), which component blocks elastic movement of the inner clip (12) by a minimum amount or more, but in the at least one open position of the window pane (3) the inner clip (12) can be elastically moved at least by the minimum amount. A driver element is also proposed, which can be connected to a window pane (3) to be moved and which has exactly one elastically movable inner clip (12) and exactly one outer clip (11), wherein the inner clip (12) comprises a latching portion (120) for engagement in a fastening opening (30) in the window pane (3) in order to fasten the driver element (3) to the window pane (3), and the inner clip (12) is arranged at an offset to the outer clip (11) and therefore is not directly opposite the outer clip (11).

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 11/38 - Man-operated mechanisms for operating wings, including those which also operate the fastening for sliding windows, e.g. vehicle windows, to be opened or closed by vertical movement

Abstract

An electronics housing (1) for a motor vehicle, which electronics housing can be especially flexibly adapted to a given installation situation, comprises a contact carrier (12) for contacting a connection line, said contact carrier being produced as a separate component and being insertable or inserted into the electronics housing (1). The contact carrier (12) comprises a substantially planarly extended plastics holder (16) and a number of electrically conductive contact pins (18), the contact pins (18) penetrating the plastics holder (16) approximately perpendicularly to the planar extent of the plastics holder (16).

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 12/51 - Fixed connections for rigid printed circuits or like structures
• H01R 12/70 - Coupling devices
• H05K 5/00 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus

Abstract

It is provided a window lifter assembly, comprising an adjustable window pane for a vehicle window lifter, in which the window pane in a closed state is flush with upper and/or lateral body parts which border a window opening, to be closed by the window pane, in a window frame. The window lifter assembly furthermore has at least one pane guide element which is fixed on the window pane in the region of a lateral pane edge and at least one frame-side guide element at which the pane guide element is held displaceably on the window opening. The at least one pane guide element is of multi-part design with at least one first guide part and a second guide part.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60J 5/04 - Doors arranged at the vehicle sides
• E05D 15/16 - Suspension arrangements for wings for wings sliding vertically more or less in their own plane
• B60J 1/17 - Windows; Windscreens; Accessories therefor arranged at vehicle sides adjustable slidable vertically
• E05F 7/00 - Accessories for wings not provided for in other groups of this subclass
• E05F 11/38 - Man-operated mechanisms for operating wings, including those which also operate the fastening for sliding windows, e.g. vehicle windows, to be opened or closed by vertical movement

Abstract

A method for actuating a motorized closure element arrangement of a motor vehicle, wherein the closure element arrangement comprises a closure element, a control arrangement and a sensor arrangement, wherein the sensor measurement values of the sensor arrangement are monitored by the control arrangement as to whether a triggering operating situation exists, which is defined by at least one operating situation condition, and wherein when the triggering operating situation is detected by the control arrangement actuation of the closure element arrangement is triggered. It is proposed that a portable haptic transducer is provided and that in at least one predetermined trigger state of the control arrangement haptic information associated with the trigger state is output by the transducer.

IPC Classes  ?

• E06B 3/00 - Window sashes, door leaves, or like elements for closing openings; Layout of fixed or moving closures, e.g. windows; Features of rigidly-mounted outer frames relating to the mounting of wing frames
• E05F 15/73 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to movement or presence of persons or objects
• E05F 15/76 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to movement or presence of persons or objects responsive to devices carried by persons or objects, e.g. magnets or reflectors
• E05F 15/77 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation using wireless control
• B60R 25/20 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off
• B60R 25/24 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off using electronic identifiers containing a code not memorised by the user

Abstract

The invention relates to a spindle drive for a closure element (3) of a motor vehicle (4), wherein a drive unit (5) and a spindle/spindle nut transmission (10) are provided with the spindle/spindle nut transmission (10) comprising a spindle (10a) and a spindle nut (10b) and being drivingly connected downstream of the drive unit (5) and having a geometrical axis (A) running in the axial direction (X) for generating linear drive motions between a drive connection (14a) to the spindle and a drive connection (14b) to the nut, wherein a tubular casing part (18) is provided that extends along the spindle axis (A) and forms a receptacle for at least one of a plurality of components (6, 7, 8, 16) of the spindle drive axially mounted on the spindle drive connection (14a) and arranged in a row in the axial direction (X). According to the invention, when the spindle drive (1) is mounted, the at least one component (6, 7, 8, 16) is interlockingly inset into the tubular casing part (18) relative to the circumferential direction.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms

Abstract

The invention relates to a drive arrangement of a closure element arrangement (2) of a motor vehicle (4), wherein the drive arrangement (1) has a drive motor (5) and a feed gear mechanism (6) arranged downstream of the drive motor (5) for generating linear driving movements along a geometric drive axis (A) in a first adjustment direction, which corresponds in particular to an opening of the closure element (3), and in a second adjustment direction, which corresponds in particular to a closing of the closure element (3), wherein the drive motor (5) and the feed gear mechanism (6) are arranged in a drive train (7) of the drive arrangement (1) and the drive train (7) extends between two mechanical drive connections (8a, 8b) for outputting driving movements, wherein the drive arrangement (1) has a brake assembly (9), said brake assembly (9) acting counter the adjustment of at least two components of the drive train (7) relative to one another. It is proposed that the brake assembly (9) generates a primary braking force and a secondary braking force, that the primary braking force can be varied during the action of the secondary braking force such that it is smaller in the first adjustment direction than in the second adjustment direction.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 5/00 - Braking devices, e.g. checks; Stops; Buffers
• E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms

Abstract

The disclosure provides a method for controlling a drive arrangement for a flap of a vehicle by a control arrangement, wherein in a measuring routine a measured movement value is measured by a movement measuring system. It is proposed that in an estimation routine an estimated movement value is estimated, in a movement routine the estimated movement value is determined via the estimation routine and the flap is adjusted according to a set movement value, in a correction routine the estimated movement value is determined from the estimation routine and an estimation error is determined and from the estimated movement value and according to a correction specification the set of model parameters is corrected based on the estimation error and supplied to the estimation routine and in the correction routine the correction of the set of model parameters is performed for a part section of the motorized movement cycle.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/611 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings
• H02P 21/13 - Observer control, e.g. using Luenberger observers or Kalman filters
• H02P 21/18 - Estimation of position or speed
• H03H 17/02 - Frequency-selective networks
• B60J 5/10 - Doors arranged at the vehicle rear
• B62D 25/10 - Bonnets or lids

Abstract

The invention relates to a spindle drive (1) for a closure element (3) of a motor vehicle (4), wherein a drive unit (5) is provided, as well as a spindle/spindle nut transmission (6) having a spindle (6a) and a spindle nut (6b), being drivingly connected after the drive unit (5) and having a geometric spindle axis (A) running in the axial direction (X), for generating linear drive movements between a spindle-side drive connection (8a) and a spindle-nut-side drive connection (8b), wherein the spindle drive (1) has a braking assembly (12), wherein the braking assembly (12) counteracts the shifting of at least two components of the spindle drive (1) in relation to one another, said components moving axially relative to one another corresponding to the linear drive movements. According to the invention, the braking effect of the braking assembly (12) is generated directly between the two components of the spindle drive (1), one of the two axially moving components has a friction unit (13) with at least one friction element (14), and, when shifting, the friction element (14) translationally rubs along another of the two axially moving components, thereby generating a braking effect parallel to the spindle axis (A).

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms

Abstract

The invention relates to a module assembly for a vehicle, comprising at least a shell construction (T) that defines a window opening (O), and a module component (2) which is fixed to the shell construction (T) and forms at least one part of the sill flange (F) extending along a longitudinal extension direction (L) for attaching a seal (5) in a sill region of the window opening (O), wherein at least one flange section (10A, 10B, 10*, 33, 33A, 33B) of the shell construction (T) extending along the longitudinal extension direction (L) and/or at least one flange section (23) of the module component (2) extending along the longitudinal extension direction (L) is provided for forming the sill flange (F). The flange section (10*, 33) of the shell construction (T) and/or the flange section (23) of the module component (2) has at least one contact region (231-234, 237) protruding transverse to the longitudinal extension direction (L).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60J 5/04 - Doors arranged at the vehicle sides

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for triggering a motor-driven closure element arrangement (1) of a motor vehicle, in which a control system (4) and a capacitive distance sensor (5) coupled to the control system (4) are provided, and according to which: operator movements of a body part (6) of an operator (7) are detected by means of the capacitive distance sensor (5); in an activation routine (8), the capacitive distance sensor (5) is monitored for the presence of a predefined activation gesture (9) by means of the control system (4), and the closure element arrangement (1) is triggered in the event of detection of an activation gesture (9); in an authentication routine (10), the authentication of the operator (7) is confirmed or rejected by means of the control system (4), the presence of the confirmation from the authentication routine (10) being a required condition for the triggering of the closure element arrangement (1); and information (14) specific to the activation gesture is viewed on the ground (15) by means of a viewing arrangement (13) coupled to the control system (4). According to the invention, in a preactivation routine (16), the capacitive distance sensor (5) is monitored for the presence of a predefined preactivation gesture (17) at least partially different from the activation gesture (9) by means of the control system (4), and the viewing arrangement (13) is triggered in the event of detection of a preactivation gesture (17), the preactivation routine (16) being carried out irrespectively of whether the authentication routine (10) has been previously carried out.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• B60R 25/20 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for actuating a motor-driven closure arrangement (1) of a motor vehicle, wherein an operating controller (4) and an operating sensor (5), in particular a capacitive distance sensor, coupled to the operating controller (4) are provided, wherein operator movements of a body part (6) of an operator (7) are detected by way of the operating sensor (5), wherein, in an activation routine, the operating sensor (5) is monitored by way of the operating controller (4) for the presence of a predefined activation gesture (8), and the closure arrangement (1) is actuated when an activation gesture (8) is detected, wherein activation gesture-specific information (11) is displayed by way of a display arrangement (9). It is proposed for the display arrangement (9) to be actuated so as to display the activation gesture-specific information (11) in a display routine by way of a display controller (10) that is designed separately from the operating controller (4) in terms of hardware.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• B60R 25/20 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off

Abstract

The proposed solution relates to a driver element for a motor vehicle window lifter, which element can be connected to a window pane (F) to be moved.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 11/38 - Man-operated mechanisms for operating wings, including those which also operate the fastening for sliding windows, e.g. vehicle windows, to be opened or closed by vertical movement

Abstract

The invention relates to a control assembly for a motor vehicle door (2), wherein, when installed, the control assembly is supplied with electrical power from a motor vehicle electrical system (4), wherein the motor vehicle door (2) has a motor vehicle lock (6) with an electric opening drive (7) for the motorised opening of the motor vehicle lock (6), wherein the control assembly (1) has a door control unit (11) for activating the opening drive (7), wherein the control assembly (1) changes from a normal operating mode to an emergency operating mode when the control assembly (1) detects a predetermined emergency, wherein the control assembly (1) has a power transfer unit (12) and wherein, in the emergency operating mode, the reception of electrical power from a mobile device of first type (13) via the power transfer unit (12) is provided. According to the invention, the power transfer unit (12) is set up for the wire-free reception of electrical power from the mobile device of first type (13), and for the door control unit (11) to be set up to receive electrical power from the mobile device of first type (13) via the power transfer unit (12) in the emergency operating mode and, by using the received electrical power, to activate the opening drive (7) to open the motor vehicle lock (6).

IPC Classes  ?

• 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 81/88 - Electrical circuits characterised by the power supply; Emergency power operation using inductive energy transmission
• E05B 81/82 - Electrical circuits characterised by the power supply; Emergency power operation using batteries other than the vehicle main battery
• E05B 81/80 - Electrical circuits characterised by the power supply; Emergency power operation

Abstract

The invention relates to a method (30) for operating an interior (2) of a motor vehicle (4), having a number of electromotive adjusting drives (6) which each have an adjusting part (8), to which an adjusting path (10) is assigned. The position of the adjusting parts (8) is detected by means of a 3D sensor (22) which is spaced apart from the electromotive adjusting drives (6). The invention further relates to an interior (2) of a motor vehicle (4).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60N 2/00 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
• B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
• G01B 11/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques

Abstract

The invention relates to a method (36) for operating a motor vehicle (2), in which an environment (30) of the motor vehicle (2) is optically monitored for a movement. A contactless identification of a user (40) is carried out when the movement has been detected and a gesture of the user (40) is detected when the user (40) has been identified. The invention also relates to a sensor (10) of a motor vehicle (2).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 25/20 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off

Abstract

12V122,UV); in each local control unit (4a-4d) the detection criterion is queried; and, a parameter record (8a, 8b) is selected in accordance with the value (12a', 12b') of the detection criterion determined during the query, and the corresponding operating parameters are allocated to the local control unit (4a-4d).

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/695 - Control circuits therefor
• E05F 15/70 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation

Abstract

The invention proposes, in particular, a retaining apparatus for retaining a heated, thermoformable material panel (4), comprising at least one pair of clamping pins (10A, 10B) which are arranged on either side of a centre plane, are oriented coaxially in relation to one another, are mounted for axial displacement by means of one or more drive devices (11) and are intended to retain the material panel (4), between the axial ends (100) thereof, on the centre plane. The invention also specifies a method for machining a thermoformable material panel.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mould; Apparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
• B29C 51/26 - Component parts, details or accessories; Auxiliary operations
• B29L 31/30 - Vehicles, e.g. ships or aircraft, or body parts thereof
• B29L 31/00 - Other particular articles
• B60J 5/04 - Doors arranged at the vehicle sides
• B29C 51/30 - Moulds

Abstract

The invention relates in particular to a structural component comprising at least two organic sheet pieces (10A-10E) which lie on top of one another at least in sections and which each have a fiber layer (100), wherein at least one pair of aligned holes (101) is formed at least in the fiber layers (100) of the organic sheet pieces (10A-10E), on which the organic sheet pieces (10A-10E) are connected to one another in a form-fitting manner. The invention further relates to a method for producing a structural component.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mould; Apparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles

Abstract

A window lifter assembly includes a guide rail defining an adjustment direction for a window pane, a cable for transmitting an adjusting force for moving the window pane along the guide rail, a driver element connected to the window pane and the cable, and a sliding element being a separate component from the driver element, wherein the driver element and the sliding element are connected via an at least two-stage latching connection, via which the sliding element and the driver element can be first connected to each other in a mounting position, wherein when the sliding element is shifted along the guide rail to an end position, moves relative of the sliding element the driver element such that the sliding element and the driver element move into a functional position which is different from the mounting position.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 11/48 - Man-operated mechanisms for operating wings, including those which also operate the fastening for sliding windows, e.g. vehicle windows, to be opened or closed by vertical movement operated by cords or chains
• E05F 11/38 - Man-operated mechanisms for operating wings, including those which also operate the fastening for sliding windows, e.g. vehicle windows, to be opened or closed by vertical movement
• B60J 1/00 - Windows; Windscreens; Accessories therefor

Abstract

The invention relates to a drum brake (4) comprising a brake hat (42); a support (41), relative to which the brake hat (42) can be rotated about a rotational axis (B); a pair of brake elements (430, 431) which can be adjusted relative to the support (41) for braking a movement of the brake hat (42) relative to the support (41); and an adjusting element (44) which is arranged on the support (41) in an adjustable manner for adjusting the brake elements (430, 431) relative to the brake hat (42). Each of the brake elements (430, 431) has a brake section (434) in order to interact with the brake hat (42), and the brake section (434) of each brake element (430, 431) extends over an angle (β1, β2) of less than 90°, said angle being measured about the rotational axis (B). In this manner, a drum brake is provided which allows a braking behavior which has a uniform braking effect and which is as independent of the rotational direction as possible.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16D 51/22 - Brakes with outwardly-movable braking members co-operating with the inner surface of a drum or the like shaped as brake-shoes pivoted on a fixed or nearly-fixed axis with two brake-shoes extending in opposite directions from their pivots mechanically actuated
• F16D 65/22 - Actuating mechanisms for brakes; Means for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for pressing members apart
• F16D 121/24 - Electric or magnetic using motors
• F16D 125/30 - Cams; Levers with cams acting on two or more cam followers, e.g. S-cams
• F16D 125/40 - Screw-and-nut
• F16D 125/52 - Rotating members in mutual engagement with non-parallel stationary axes, e.g. worm or bevel gears

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a drive assembly of a closure element assembly of a motor vehicle, wherein the drive assembly comprises a drive motor and, connected to the drive motor, a feed gearing for generating linear drive movements along a geometrical drive axis, wherein the drive motor and the feed gearing are arranged in a drive train of the drive assembly and the drive train extends between two mechanical drive connections for putting out drive movements and wherein the drive assembly comprises a brake for braking at least a portion of the drive train. It is proposed that the brake is designed such that the braking action of the brake is reduced with an increasing load in the drive train.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 5/00 - Braking devices, e.g. checks; Stops; Buffers
• E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms
• E05F 15/41 - Detection by monitoring transmitted force or torque; Safety couplings with activation dependent upon torque or force, e.g. slip couplings
• E05F 15/611 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings

Abstract

An electronic control device for use in a motor vehicle includes an electronic housing for accommodating an electronics system that includes a circuit board, and a resistance sensor for detecting water that has penetrated into the electronic housing. The resistance sensor includes at least two sensor electrodes, each of which is present, at least in one section, in an uninsulated state with respect to the interior of the electronic housing, and a control unit that is configured to detect and evaluate a measured resistance value between the two sensor electrodes. The control unit is further configured to output a trigger signal when the detected measured resistance value or its deviation from a normal value meets a trigger criterion that is characteristic of a contact closure between the two sensor electrodes that is caused by the presence of water in the electronic housing.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01M 3/16 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using electric detection means
• H05K 1/16 - Printed circuits incorporating printed electric components, e.g. printed resistor, capacitor, inductor
• H02H 7/08 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from norm for dynamo-electric motors
• H02H 1/00 - EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS - Details of emergency protective circuit arrangements

Abstract

A drive apparatus for an adjusting device for adjusting a vehicle part, in particular a window lifter, comprising a carrier element, a transmission element which can be driven by means of a motor unit, and a drive housing which is arranged on the carrier element and which has a bearing element for rotatably bearing the transmission element about an axis of rotation. The carrier element has at least one first positive-locking element and the drive housing has at least one second positive-locking element, which are in engagement with one another for a rotation-preventing securing action, wherein an elastic dampening element is arranged between the at least one first positive-locking element and the at least one second positive-locking.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 11/00 - Man-operated mechanisms for operating wings, including those which also operate the fastening
• E05F 15/697 - Motor units therefor, e.g. geared motors

Abstract

The proposed solution relates to a window lift assembly (F), having: a drive element (3) to be connected to a window pane to be moved; a flexible, elongate pulling means (4), which is connected to the drive element (3) to transmit a moving force; and a drive (5) for generating the moving force, said drive having a housing (50) and at least one drive component (7) which is situated on the housing (50) and is coupled to the flexible pulling means (4). At least one compensating element (60, 61) is provided on the housing (50), said compensating element exerting a tensioning force (S1, S2), which acts transversely to a longitudinal direction of the flexible pulling means (4), on a section (40, 41) of the flexible pulling means (4).

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 11/48 - Man-operated mechanisms for operating wings, including those which also operate the fastening for sliding windows, e.g. vehicle windows, to be opened or closed by vertical movement operated by cords or chains
• E05F 15/689 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for vertically-sliding wings specially adapted for vehicle windows

Abstract

It is provided a carrier for a vehicle window lifter comprising a pane holder that comprises two opposed clamping parts between which a gap is provided for receiving a portion of a window pane and which are to be connected to each other via at least one fastening element when the window pane is inserted into the gap. The pane holder forms a bearing portion for one of the clamping parts, on which a swivel axis for the one clamping part is defined, and a swivel element protruding into the gap is provided, by means of which the one clamping part is pivotable in the direction of the other clamping part about the swivel axis by inserting the window pane into the gap.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60J 1/16 - Windows; Windscreens; Accessories therefor arranged at vehicle sides adjustable slidable
• E05F 11/38 - Man-operated mechanisms for operating wings, including those which also operate the fastening for sliding windows, e.g. vehicle windows, to be opened or closed by vertical movement
• E05F 11/48 - Man-operated mechanisms for operating wings, including those which also operate the fastening for sliding windows, e.g. vehicle windows, to be opened or closed by vertical movement operated by cords or chains

Abstract

The invention relates to a driver (10) for a vehicle window regulator (2), having a pane holder (34) for fastening to a window pane (4), and a rail slider (22) with a guide region (24) and a sliding insert (56) lying therein, wherein the pane holder (34) has an approximately cylindrical connecting section (36) which is inserted along an axial direction (A) into a holder section (32) of the rail slider (22) and is surrounded by said holder section at least in sections along a circumferential direction (U), wherein the connecting section (36) has a receptacle (40) and the holder section (32) has a passage opening (38), which receptacle and passage opening are arranged aligned with each other along a radial direction (R), and wherein a joining pin (42) is inserted into the passage opening (38) and the receptacle (40).

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 11/38 - Man-operated mechanisms for operating wings, including those which also operate the fastening for sliding windows, e.g. vehicle windows, to be opened or closed by vertical movement
• E05F 11/48 - Man-operated mechanisms for operating wings, including those which also operate the fastening for sliding windows, e.g. vehicle windows, to be opened or closed by vertical movement operated by cords or chains

Abstract

The invention relates to a window lift assembly, wherein a guide rail (1) for specifying a movement path for a connection element (2a, 2b) and for a window pane (S) connected to the connection element and movable between two end positions has a first guide slot (11, 12), a guide element (3a, 3b) slidably mounted on the guide rail (1) is additionally provided, which guide element has a second guide slot (31), and the guide portion (21) of the connection element (2a, 2b) is slidably retained both at the first guide slot (11, 12) of the guide rail (1) and at the second guide slot (31) of the guide element (3a, 3b), whereby, when the guide element (3a, 3b) is slid along the guide rail (1), in order to move the window pane (S) toward the one end position, first a movement in a first movement direction (+z) and subsequently a movement in a second movement direction (+y) different from the first movement direction (+z) are defined for the connection element (2a, 2b).

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 11/48 - Man-operated mechanisms for operating wings, including those which also operate the fastening for sliding windows, e.g. vehicle windows, to be opened or closed by vertical movement operated by cords or chains
• E05F 11/52 - Man-operated mechanisms for operating wings, including those which also operate the fastening for sliding windows, e.g. vehicle windows, to be opened or closed by vertical movement combined with means for producing an additional movement, e.g. a horizontal or a rotary movement
• E05F 11/38 - Man-operated mechanisms for operating wings, including those which also operate the fastening for sliding windows, e.g. vehicle windows, to be opened or closed by vertical movement

Abstract

A power window actuator includes a carrier element having an opening, a cable drum includes a portion is inserted into the opening of the carrier element in such a manner that the portion at least partially extends through the opening, and a cable exit housing disposed on a first side of the carrier element includes a bearing element supporting the cable drum on the first side of the carrier element so as to be rotatable about a rotation axis. At least one bearing element projects radially with respect to the rotation axis from the portion, the bearing element engaging a counter bearing on a periphery of the carrier element surrounding the opening of the carrier element.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/697 - Motor units therefor, e.g. geared motors
• E05F 15/689 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for vertically-sliding wings specially adapted for vehicle windows
• E05F 11/48 - Man-operated mechanisms for operating wings, including those which also operate the fastening for sliding windows, e.g. vehicle windows, to be opened or closed by vertical movement operated by cords or chains
• E05F 11/38 - Man-operated mechanisms for operating wings, including those which also operate the fastening for sliding windows, e.g. vehicle windows, to be opened or closed by vertical movement

Abstract

It is provided a drive device for an adjustment installation for adjusting a vehicle part, in particular a power window actuator, comprising a carrier element; a cable drum; and a cable exit housing which is disposable on the carrier element and which mounts the cable drum so as to be rotatable about a rotation axis and which by way of at least one housing portion is attachable to the carrier element; and a motor unit for electromotively driving the cable drum. The carrier element has a contact structure having a plurality of elevations and depressions that are successively lined up and are mutually disposed in an alternating manner, the at least one housing portion of the cable exit housing by way of a base portion being attachable to the contact structure.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/689 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for vertically-sliding wings specially adapted for vehicle windows
• E05F 11/48 - Man-operated mechanisms for operating wings, including those which also operate the fastening for sliding windows, e.g. vehicle windows, to be opened or closed by vertical movement operated by cords or chains
• E05F 15/697 - Motor units therefor, e.g. geared motors

Abstract

It is provided a drive device for an adjustment installation for adjusting a vehicle part, in particular a power window actuator, comprising a carrier element, a cable drum, a cable exit housing which is disposed on a first side of the carrier element and which has a first bearing element for mounting the cable drum so as to be rotatable about a first rotation axis, a drive wheel that is drivable by a motor unit, and a drive housing which is disposed on a second side, facing away from the first side, of the carrier element and which has a second bearing element for mounting the drive wheel so as to be rotatable about a second rotation axis. The cable exit housing and the drive housing are fastened to one another by way of a fastening element which acts between the first bearing element and the second bearing element.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 11/48 - Man-operated mechanisms for operating wings, including those which also operate the fastening for sliding windows, e.g. vehicle windows, to be opened or closed by vertical movement operated by cords or chains
• E05F 15/697 - Motor units therefor, e.g. geared motors

Abstract

The invention relates to a vehicle door assembly comprising a vehicle door (11) arranged pivotably on a vehicle body (10), a force-transmitting device (2) for adjusting and/or arresting the vehicle door (11) relative to the vehicle body (10), the force-transmitting device (2) having a transmission element (20) for establishing a force flow between the vehicle door (11) and the vehicle body (10) in order to adjust the vehicle door (11) relative to the vehicle body (10) or to hold the vehicle door in position relative to the vehicle body (10), and a control device (4) for controlling the force-transmitting device (2). In addition, at least one first sensor device (30) is provided for producing a first sensor signal indicating movement of the vehicle door (11) and at least one second sensor device (27) is provided for producing a second sensor signal indicating the position of the vehicle door (11). The control device (4) is designed to evaluate the first sensor signal of the at least one first sensor device (30) and the second sensor signal of the at least one second sensor device (27) in order to detect, in dependence on the first sensor signal and/or the second sensor signal, an adjustment request of a user for adjustment of the vehicle door (11), and to control the force-transmitting device (2) for an adjustment of the vehicle door (11) in dependence on the evaluation.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/627 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by flexible elongated pulling elements, e.g. belts, chains or cables
• E05F 15/73 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to movement or presence of persons or objects

Abstract

A control unit for establishing a functional connection between two gearing components comprises at least one control element, which can be moved in order to switch the control unit between different switching states, wherein the at least one control element is configured to provide a retaining force between the gearing components in a first switching state, and to allow movement of the gearing components in relation to one another in a second switching state. An actuator is used to move the at least one control element. A control mechanism controls the actuator. It is provided thereby that the control mechanism is configured to activate the actuator to switch the control unit from the first switching state to the second switching state, in order to move the at least one control element to reduce the retaining force (FH) based on a predetermined delay function (VF).

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/00 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings
• E05F 15/614 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by a motor acting directly on the wing pivot axis
• E05F 3/16 - Closers or openers with braking devices, e.g. checks; Construction of pneumatic or liquid braking devices with friction brakes
• E05F 5/02 - Braking devices, e.g. checks; Stops; Buffers specially for preventing the slamming of wings
• F16H 1/46 - Systems consisting of a plurality of gear trains, each with orbital gears
• E05F 15/63 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by swinging arms
• E05F 15/627 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by flexible elongated pulling elements, e.g. belts, chains or cables
• F16H 19/06 - Gearings comprising essentially only toothed gears or friction members and not capable of conveying indefinitely-continuing rotary motion for interconverting rotary motion and reciprocating motion comprising an endless flexible member

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a door handle for a vehicle door which can be installed as such from the door inner side on a handle recess of the outer skin of the vehicle door, wherein the handle unit has a handle module and an especially elongate handle part which is accommodated by the handle module, wherein the handle module has a mechanism for the motorized adjustment of the handle part, wherein the handle unit can be pre-installed on the door. The door handle unit can have a fastening slide which, with the handle unit pre-installed is connected to the handle module on one side and to the motor vehicle door on the other side, wherein for the final installation of the door handle unit an installation movement can be introduced into the fastening slide by a tool in an installation direction from a narrow side of the vehicle door.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05B 79/06 - Mounting of handles, e.g. to the wing or to the lock
• E05B 85/10 - Handles
• E05B 81/00 - Power-actuated vehicle locks
• B60J 5/04 - Doors arranged at the vehicle sides
• B60J 5/00 - Doors

Abstract

The invention relates to a load-bearing assembly for a vehicle power window, having • - a load-bearing part (1), defining a load-bearing surface (10) on which an attachment zone (11) is provided, and • - a motor drive unit (2) for the vehicle power window which is secured to the attachment zone (11) of the load-bearing part (1) at at least one mounting point (P1, P2, P3). Furthermore, in the attachment zone (11), at least one attachment area (110) is formed on which the at least one mounting point (P1, P2, P3) for the drive unit (2) is provided and which has a wall thickness (d2) that is smaller than a wall thickness (d1) on the sections of the load-bearing area (10) adjacent to the attachment area (110).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60J 5/04 - Doors arranged at the vehicle sides
• E05F 15/689 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for vertically-sliding wings specially adapted for vehicle windows

Abstract

The invention relates to a motor vehicle component, in particular a flap drive, comprising a drive element (6) that can be rotated about an axis of rotation (5), in particular a drive shaft, and a drive motor (7) for the motorized moving of the drive element (6). The motor vehicle component (1) has a brake assembly (9), which is coupled to the drive element (6). The brake assembly (9) forms a friction brake (10), which continuously brakes the drive element (6). According to the invention, the brake assembly (9) forms an additional brake (12) in addition to the friction brake (10), which additional brake brakes the drive element (6) in the manner of a magnetic hysteresis brake at least in the static state of the drive element (6).

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/616 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms

Abstract

The invention relates to a drive device for a closure element (2) of a motor vehicle, wherein the drive device has a drive train (15) having two drive sections (15a, 15b), each having a drive connection (8, 9), wherein the drive sections (15a, 15b) are movable toward each other in a linear manner along a geometric axis (7) between an advanced position and a retracted position in order to produce linear drive movements, wherein the drive sections (15a, 15b) are tensioned against each other in the retracted position by a spring arrangement (17), wherein an end stop (19) is provided in order to limit the drive movement between the drive connections (8, 9) to the retracted position, wherein the end stop (19) comprises end stop surfaces (19a, 19b), which can be moved toward each other, on the drive sections (15a, 15b), and a dampening device (20), which dampens the drive movement as a function of the velocity thereof during a drive movement to the end stop (19). According to the invention, the dampening device (20) has a dampening element (21), which is spaced apart from both end stop surfaces (19a, 19b) in the advanced position, and which can be deformed in a plastic manner during the drive movement by an axial contact of one of the end stop surfaces (19a, 19b), and is moved by said end stop surface (19a) in a plastically deformed state up to the other end stop surface (19b).

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms
• E05F 1/10 - Closers or openers for wings, not otherwise provided for in this subclass spring-actuated for swinging wings

Abstract

A carrier for a vehicle window lifter configured to be connected to a window pane and adjusted by the vehicle window lifter. The carrier including a guide for a cable of the vehicle window lifter. The guide forms a guide surface and the cable lies along the guide surface when the vehicle window lifter is properly mounted. The guide surface defines at least one cutout configured to receive discharged particles from the guide surface of the carrier.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 11/48 - Man-operated mechanisms for operating wings, including those which also operate the fastening for sliding windows, e.g. vehicle windows, to be opened or closed by vertical movement operated by cords or chains
• E05F 11/38 - Man-operated mechanisms for operating wings, including those which also operate the fastening for sliding windows, e.g. vehicle windows, to be opened or closed by vertical movement
• E05F 7/04 - Arrangements affording protection against rattling
• E05D 15/16 - Suspension arrangements for wings for wings sliding vertically more or less in their own plane
• B60J 1/17 - Windows; Windscreens; Accessories therefor arranged at vehicle sides adjustable slidable vertically

Abstract

A switching element for the contactless activation of an electric-motor adjustment drive of a motor vehicle, in particular an electric-motor-operated liftgate, having a profile strip, which extends in a longitudinal direction. The profile strip has a channel, which extends in the longitudinal direction and which transitions into a slit, which extends in the longitudinal direction. An electrode is arranged within the channel. The invention further relates to an electric-motor-operated liftgate having a switching element and to a method for creating a switching element.

IPC Classes  ?

• H03K 17/955 - Proximity switches using a capacitive detector
• E05F 15/73 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to movement or presence of persons or objects
• H03K 17/945 - Proximity switches

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for operating a drive system (1) for a body hatch (2), in particular a bonnet (3), of a motor vehicle (4), wherein the drive system (1) has a motorised drive arrangement (5) and a control device (6) for controlling the drive arrangement (5), wherein the body hatch (2), in an opening process, is moved out of a closed position in an opening direction. According to the invention, an incorrect opening process of the body hatch (2) is detected by means of the control device (6) in a detection routine and, upon detection of an incorrect opening process, the drive arrangement (5) is actuated in the closing direction by means of the control device (6).

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/40 - Safety devices, e.g. detection of obstructions or end positions
• E05F 15/70 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation
• E05F 15/71 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to temperature changes, rain, wind or noise
• E05F 15/72 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to emergency conditions, e.g. fire

Abstract

The invention relates to a method (36) for operating an electromotive massage device (6) of a seat (4), in particular a motor vehicle (2) comprising a massage drive (28) and an electric motor (30). An audio signal (44) is made available and a characteristic value (26) of the audio signal (44) is deduced. A control data set (25) is determined using the characteristic value (26), and the massage drive (28) is operated using the control data set (25). The invention also relates to an electromotive massage device (6) of a seat (4).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
• B60N 2/90 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles - Details or parts not otherwise provided for
• A61H 23/02 - Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms with electric or magnetic drive

Abstract

The invention relates to a vehicle closure element for reversibly closing a body opening on a vehicle, comprising at least two closure segments, each of which is designed for reversibly closing a portion of the vehicle body opening. The vehicle closure element is designed for closing the vehicle body opening at least partially by rotating the vehicle closure element about an axis of rotation of the vehicle closure element, and the closure segments are moveably connected to one another such that they can pivot about at least one pivot axis. The pivot axis runs at least substantially perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the vehicle closure element. The invention also relates to a vehicle closure system, a vehicle and a method.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60J 5/04 - Doors arranged at the vehicle sides

Abstract

It is provided an assembly for adjusting an adjustment element relative to a stationary section of a vehicle, in particular a vehicle door relative to a vehicle body, which comprises a drive motor for electromotively adjusting the adjustment element, an electrically actuatable coupling device, a sensor device for measuring an acceleration value of the adjustment element during an adjustment of the adjustment element, and a control device for controlling the drive motor and the coupling device. The control device is configured to calculate a force value or torque value acting on the coupling device with reference to an acceleration value obtained via the sensor device during an adjustment of the adjustment element in a slip state of the coupling device.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/41 - Detection by monitoring transmitted force or torque; Safety couplings with activation dependent upon torque or force, e.g. slip couplings
• E05F 15/77 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation using wireless control
• E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms
• E05F 15/627 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by flexible elongated pulling elements, e.g. belts, chains or cables

Abstract

A method for producing an electrical assembly, in particular of a motor vehicle. A base body is provided and an electrical connector is provided. The electrical connector is positioned on the base body, wherein a section of the electrical connector is in mechanically direct contact with the base body to form a support surface and a free end of the electrical connector is spaced from the main body, and wherein a center of mass of the electrical connector is laterally offset with respect to a first spatial region located vertically above the support surface. The electrical connector is stabilized by a holder, and the electrical connector is attached to the base body by SMD soldering. An electrical assembly is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 43/02 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for soldered or welded connections
• H01R 13/516 - Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing

Abstract

The invention relates to a transmission comprising a planet carrier and at least one planet element which is rotatably arranged on the planet carrier. According to the invention, the at least one planet element is guided on a guide track of a guide frame and a cam track of an output such that a rotational movement of the planet carrier and the guide frame relative to each other leads to a rotational movement of the output about a rotational axis.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16H 25/06 - Gearings comprising primarily only cams, cam-followers and screw-and-nut mechanisms for conveying rotary motion with intermediate members guided along tracks on both rotary members

Abstract

The invention relates to an opening-panel drive system for the motorized movement of an opening panel (2) of a motor vehicle, having a spindle drive assembly (3) and a drive controller (4), wherein the spindle drive assembly (3), when mounted, is drive-coupled to the opening panel (2) at one end and to the body (6) of the motor vehicle at the other end and the spindle drive assembly (3) has at least one spindle drive (7, 8) with a drive motor (9) and a spindle-spindle nut mechanism (10), which are arranged behind one another along a geometric spindle drive axis (11). It is proposed that the spindle drive assembly (3) is designed to be self-locking, that a movement of the opening panel is blocked by the self locking action in response to a manual actuating force introduced by a user into the opening panel (2), that a force sensor assembly (12) for detecting a manual actuating force is provided, and that the drive controller (4) activates the spindle drive assembly (3) starting from a static opening-panel state, in accordance with the detected actuating force for a motorized movement of the opening panel (2).

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms
• E05F 15/70 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for determining a rotation variable of a rotatably mounted rotor (26) of a mechanically commutated electric motor (12), having a motor current path (52) formed between two brush elements (40) of the electric motor (12), and leading via the commutator bars (36) contacted by the brush elements (40), and via coil windings (32) of the rotor (26) electrically connected to said commutator bars, wherein an oscillating input signal (82) is fed into the motor current path (52) and the rotation variable is determined with the aid of a ripple of a resultant output signal (86), said ripple being due to the mechanical commutation of the motor current path (52).

IPC Classes  ?

• H02P 7/00 - Arrangements for regulating or controlling the speed or torque of electric DC motors

Abstract

The invention relates to a shifting device (4) for generating interaction between two transmission parts, said device comprising a brake hat (42), a carrier (41) in relation to which the brake hat (42) can be rotated, at least one shifting element (430, 431) arranged movably on the carrier (41), an adjustment mechanism (44) arranged in an adjustable manner on the carrier (41), for acting on the at least one shifting element (430, 431), and an actuator (40) for adjusting the adjusting mechanism (44). In order to adjust the adjusting mechanism (44), the at least one shifting element (430, 431) for shifting the shifting device (4) can be moved in relation to the brake hat (42), in order to engage the at least one shifting element (430, 431) with the brake hat (42) or to disengage it therefrom. The actuator (40) interacts with the adjusting mechanism (44) by means of a screw drive. As a result, a shifting device is provided, which can have a compact design while generating good, reliable shifting behaviour of at least one shifting element.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/627 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by flexible elongated pulling elements, e.g. belts, chains or cables
• E05F 3/16 - Closers or openers with braking devices, e.g. checks; Construction of pneumatic or liquid braking devices with friction brakes

Abstract

A method for operating a door module of a motor vehicle, having a door which is driven by means of a motorized door adjuster, and having a windowpane which is driven by means of a motorized window lift. A first request for adjusting the windowpane is detected, and the window pane is adjusted depending on the first request. A second request for adjusting the door is detected, and the door is adjusted depending on the second request. The adjustment of the windowpane is ended at least temporarily while the door is adjusted. A door module of a motor vehicle is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/611 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings
• E05F 15/40 - Safety devices, e.g. detection of obstructions or end positions
• E05F 15/689 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for vertically-sliding wings specially adapted for vehicle windows
• E05F 15/695 - Control circuits therefor

Abstract

A method for operating a system of a motor vehicle including a first electromotive door adjusting device having a first door, and a second electromotive door adjusting device having a second door. A request for carrying out a closing movement of the first door and for carrying out a closing movement of the second door is detected, and a priority rule is ascertained for activating the first electromotive door adjusting device and the second electromotive door adjusting device. The first electromotive door adjusting device and the second electromotive door adjusting device are activated on the basis of the priority rule. A system for a motor vehicle is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• E06B 3/00 - Window sashes, door leaves, or like elements for closing openings; Layout of fixed or moving closures, e.g. windows; Features of rigidly-mounted outer frames relating to the mounting of wing frames
• E05F 15/71 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to temperature changes, rain, wind or noise
• E05F 15/70 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation
• E05F 15/79 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation using time control
• E05F 15/616 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms
• E05F 15/659 - Control circuits therefor
• E05F 15/662 - Motor units therefor, e.g. geared motors
• E05F 15/72 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to emergency conditions, e.g. fire
• E05F 15/77 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation using wireless control

Abstract

The invention relates to a spindle drive for a closure element (3) of a motor vehicle, having a spindle-spindle nut mechanism (4) for producing linear drive movements, wherein a motor-side drive portion (5) of the spindle drive (1) has a drive unit (6) with a drive motor (7) and a drive spindle (4b) of the spindle-spindle nut mechanism (4), which drive spindle (4b) is arranged downstream of the drive motor (7), wherein a spindle nut-side drive portion (8) of the spindle drive (1) has a spindle nut (4b) of the spindle-spindle nut mechanism (4), wherein the two drive portions (5, 8) are each connected to a drive connection (9, 10) for channelling out the drive movements, wherein the drive unit (6) and the spindle-spindle nut mechanism (4) are arranged behind one another along the geometric spindle axis (11), wherein a spindle drive housing (13) having an inner tube (14) and an outer tube (15) is provided, wherein the inner tube (14) runs telescopically in the outer tube (15), wherein the inner tube (14) is connected to the spindle nut-side drive portion (8), and the outer tube (15) is connected to the motor-side drive portion (5), wherein the inner tube (14) and the outer tube (15) are in form-fitting engagement with one another in such a way that they are secured against rotation relative to one another with respect to the geometric spindle axis (11). It is proposed that at least one helical spring (16) is arranged within the inner tube (14) coaxially to the geometric spindle axis (11), which helical spring (16) preloads the two drive portions (5, 8) with respect to one another, and that a spring-guiding tube (17) extends within the at least one helical spring (16) and is fastened at one of its ends (17a, 17b) to the motor-side drive portion (5).

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms

Abstract

It is provided a driving device for adjusting a vehicle part, in particular a tailgate, comprises an electric drive for driving the vehicle part, with an output shaft for transmitting an adjusting force to the vehicle part, and a first braking device operatively connected to the output shaft, which includes at least one permanent magnet element and is configured to provide a braking force for arresting the vehicle part in a currently adopted position. There is also provided a second braking device that is configured to switch the electric drive into a generator braking mode in order to at least partly feed a power generatorically produced by the drive back into the drive and thereby provide a braking force for braking a movement of the vehicle part.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60J 5/10 - Doors arranged at the vehicle rear
• B62D 33/027 - Sideboard or tailgate structures movable
• E05F 3/00 - Closers or openers with braking devices, e.g. checks; Construction of pneumatic or liquid braking devices
• E05F 15/614 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by a motor acting directly on the wing pivot axis
• E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms
• H02P 31/00 - Arrangements for regulating or controlling electric motors not provided for in groups , or

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a drive arrangement for movement of a tailgate, wherein at least one drive unit is provided, having two drive connections, wherein a first drive unit is motor and spring-operated and has a drive unit motor as well as a drive unit spring, respectively acting on the two drive connections associated with the first drive unit, wherein the first drive unit comprises a movement sensor, representing movement information regarding a movement between the drive connections, wherein a second drive unit is spring-operated and has a drive unit spring, acting on the two drive connections associated with the second drive unit, wherein a drive unit controller is provided, which detects a predetermined deviation of the sensor signal of the movement sensor from a predetermined normal signal corresponding to the normal condition as an error condition and upon detecting an error condition carries out an error routine.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/48 - Detection using safety edges by transmission of mechanical forces, e.g. by rigid or movable members
• E05F 1/10 - Closers or openers for wings, not otherwise provided for in this subclass spring-actuated for swinging wings
• E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms

Abstract

The invention relates to a spindle drive for a closure element (1) of a motor vehicle comprising a drive motor (2), a spindle-spindle nut transmission (3) arranged downstream of the drive motor (2) for generating linear drive movements, and comprising two connections (4, 5) for transferring drive movements, wherein at least one one-piece helical compression spring (8) aligned with the spindle longitudinal axis (7) is provided for tensioning the spindle drive in particular in the extended position. According to the invention, the helical compression spring (8) comprises at least one spring winding (9) with a varying winding radius within the spring winding (9) for adaptation of said spring to the geometric conditions provided in the spindle drive.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 1/10 - Closers or openers for wings, not otherwise provided for in this subclass spring-actuated for swinging wings
• E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms
• F16F 1/04 - Wound springs