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 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

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

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 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
• 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 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

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 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

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 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 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

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 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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Abstract

The invention relates to a drive train (1) of a drive (2) for the motorized adjustment of a closure element (3) of a motor vehicle, wherein a friction mechanism (6) for providing a frictional force is provided, said mechanism being a constituent part of a brake mechanism (7) of the drive train (1), wherein the friction mechanism (6) has at least two friction elements (8, 9, 10), which are or can be brought into frictional engagement with one another, and a pressing mechanism (11) for producing a pressing force (F) to press the friction elements (8, 9; 9, 10) towards one another, wherein the frictional force results from the pressing force (F) and the coefficient of static friction or coefficient of sliding friction between the friction elements (8, 9; 9, 10), and wherein the friction mechanism (6) is arranged in a brake housing (12). It is proposed that the brake housing (12) has at least one first brake housing portion (12a) and a second brake housing portion (12b) fixed with respect to the first, which portions hold the friction mechanism (6) and are configured and arranged with respect to one another in such a way that the influence of a temperature dependency of the coefficient of static friction and/or coefficient of sliding friction between the friction elements (8, 9; 9, 10) on the resulting frictional force is at least in part compensated for at least over a predetermined temperature range.

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 window lift assembly for a window lift for adjusting a window pane (S), comprising a carrier (A), a flexible traction means (Z, Z') for transferring an adjusting force for adjusting the window pane (S) and a deflecting piece (1), which is non-rotatably arranged on the carrier (A) and has a guide channel (10) for deflecting the traction means (Z, Z') in a guide plane (xz-plane). According to the invention, in order to retain the traction means (Z, Z') in the guide channel (10), at least one securing element (2A, 2B) on the carrier (A) and at least one securing section (11A, 11B; 35A, 35B; 50) are provided, the at least one securing element (2A, 2B) and the at least one securing section (11A, 11B; 35A, 35B; 50) being designed in such away and being relative to each other in such a way that, if traction means sections (ZA1, ZA2) of the traction means (Z, Z') are displaced out of the guide channel (10) toward the securing element (2A, 2B) and the traction means (Z, Z') thus contacts the securing element (2A, 2B), the securing section (11A, 11B; 35A, 35B; 50) continues to block the traction means (Z, Z') against a displacement (Z, Z') transverse to the guide plane (xz-plane) out of the guide channel (10).

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

Abstract

The invention relates to a control system for a motorized flap arrangement (2) on a motor vehicle (3), comprising a controller (6) and at least one sensor system (7) that is coupled to the controller (6) and includes at least one elongate sensor arrangement (8, 9) which includes at least one elongate distance sensor (10, 11, 12, 13) measuring distances transversely to the local sensor axis; the sensor system (7) allows movements by a body part (14) of an operator in a longitudinal direction (15) along a reference axis (16) as well as in a transverse direction (17) transversely to the reference axis (16) to be sensed, and the controller (6) qualifies, by means of the sensor system (7), a movement by the operator as an operating event and then triggers the flap arrangement (2) if the detected movement by the operator is a predetermined operator gesture that has a transverse movement component. According to the invention, an additional prerequisite for a sensed movement by the operator to qualify as an operator gesture consists in the spatial extent of the longitudinal movement component of the sensed movement by the operator lying below a predetermined maximum longitudinal extent (18).

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/73 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to movement or presence of persons or objects
• B60R 25/20 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off

Abstract

The invention relates to a distance sensor (16, 18) of a motor vehicle, in particular for monitoring collision of a door adjuster (2) that is powered by electric motor, comprising a lighting device (28) for emitting light (36) that has an angle range of radiation (50), and comprising a capturing device (30) for receiving the emitted light (36) that has an angle range of capture (54). The distance sensor (16, 18) further comprises an optical element (32) for guiding the emitted light (36), wherein the optical element (32) has a first input angle range (46) and a smaller second input angle range (48), between which a number of optical waveguides (44) are arranged. The invention further relates to a motor vehicle door adjuster (2), which is powered by electric motor.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 7/481 - Constructional features, e.g. arrangements of optical elements
• G01S 17/02 - Systems using the reflection of electromagnetic waves other than radio waves
• E05F 15/43 - Detection using safety edges responsive to disruption of energy beams, e.g. light or sound
• G01S 17/93 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes
• F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems

Abstract

The invention relates to a frictional locking arrangement (13) for a drive (1), in particular a spindle drive (1), of a closure element (2) of a motor vehicle, which comprises a feed gearbox (9) with a transmission component (10) for generating drive movements, wherein the frictional locking arrangement (13) has a support (14) and at least one frictional locking unit (16) which is configured to transmit a frictional force and/or frictional torque to the transmission component (10). It is proposed that the at least one frictional locking unit (16) has a frictional locking lever (17) which is pivotably mounted with a first lever end on the support (14) and has a force introduction device (18) at a first lever section (17b) that is spaced apart from the first lever end (17a), wherein said force introduction device is mounted on the support (14) and designed to introduce a force into the frictional locking lever (17) at a distance from the first lever end (17a), and which comprises a first frictional element (19) at a second lever section (17c) arranged between the first lever end (17a) and the first lever section (17b), said frictional element being configured to transmit the frictional force or frictional torque to the transmission component (10).

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
• F16D 49/16 - Brakes with two brake-blocks

Abstract

The invention relates to a kinematic drive system for generating drive movements for moving a pivotable bodywork flap (2) of a motor vehicle, two drive connections (3, 4) for channelling a drive movement being provided, said connections extending along a longitudinal extension (5) of the kinematic drive system (1). A flexible drive (6) with at least one flexible intermediate link (7, 8) is provided, by means of which a drive moment can be generated between the two drive connections (3, 4). According to the invention, the kinematic drive system (1) comprises a first drive rail (9) and a second drive rail (10) which are inserted into each other in a telescoping manner in order to produce a longitudinal guiding system, and are coupled to the flexible drive (6) in a driving manner in order to generate a drive movement. They also support the two drive connections (3, 4) and form a flat design of the kinematic drive system (1) over part of the longitudinal extension (5) of the kinematic drive system (1), in the cross-section.

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 15/63 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by swinging arms

Abstract

The invention relates to a spindle drive (1) for a closure element (2) of a motor vehicle. Said drive is provided to generate linear drive movements along a geometric spindle axis (8). A tubular drive housing (9) and, in the drive housing (9) along the spindle axis (8), a spindle unit (3) with a spindle guide sleeve (4) and a spindle (5) are mounted such that it can move are provided. A first drive connection (6) and a second drive connection (7) that can move linearly in respect thereto are provided for generating the drive movements. A spindle guide tube (10) is connected to the first drive connection (6), and together with the first drive connection (6) form a first drive train component (11) which is connected to the spindle guide sleeve (4) of the spindle unit (3). A connecting element (13) is connected to the second drive connection (7) and together with the second drive connection (7) forms a second drive train component (12) which is connected to the spindle (5) of the spindle unit (3). According to the invention, the spindle (5) is mounted in the spindle guide sleeve (4) such that it can only be moved linearly in the spindle guide sleeve (4).

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 1/10 - Closers or openers for wings, not otherwise provided for in this subclass spring-actuated for swinging wings

Abstract

The invention relates to a drive train (1) of a drive (2) for the motorized adjustment of a closure element (3) of a motor vehicle, wherein at least one frictionally locking mechanism (5, 5') is provided for making available a frictional force or a frictional moment, wherein the frictionally locking mechanism (5, 5') is a constituent part of a brake mechanism (6) or clutch mechanism (7) of the drive train (1), wherein the frictionally locking mechanism (5, 5') has two frictionally locking elements (8, 9; 8, 9') which are in frictional engagement or can be brought into frictional engagement with one another, and a pressing mechanism (10) for the generation of a pressing force (F) of the frictionally locking elements (8, 9; 8, 9') onto one another, and wherein the frictional force results from the pressing force (F) and the coefficient of friction between the frictionally locking elements (8, 9; 8, 9'), and the frictional moment results from the pressing force (F), the mean frictional radius (Rm, Rm') and the coefficient of friction between the frictionally locking elements (8, 9; 8, 9''). It is proposed that at least one of the frictionally locking elements (8, 9, 9') is configured in such a way that the influence of a decrease in the thickness (HR) thereof on the resulting frictional force or the resulting frictional moment is compensated for at least partially.

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 present invention relates to a rail slider for a cable-type window lifter of a motor vehicle having a basic body (1a) which is intended to be displaced, in engagement with a guide rail of the cable-type window lifter, along this guide rail, and having a retaining bracket (2a) which is resiliently attached to the basic body (1a) via a base (10a) and which has a latching hook (210a) at its upper end, wherein the latching hook (210a) is intended to engage in a latching opening present in the window pane F and be supported by a stop surface (210'a) on the contour of the latching opening, wherein the retaining bracket (2a) has two lateral webs (20a) and a transverse connecting element (21a) with a latching hook (210a), wherein the lateral webs (20a) of the retaining bracket (2) are attached to the base (10a) of the basic body, wherein the ratio of the clear width (Z2a) between the inner surfaces of the lateral webs (20a) of the retaining bracket (2a) and the distance (Z1a) between the stop surface (110a) of the lower edge F1 of the window pane F, on the one hand, and the stop surface (210'a) of the latching hook (210a), on the other hand, assumes at most the value Z2a/Z1a ≤ 1.2; and/or the ratio of the clear width (Z2a) between the inner surfaces of the lateral webs (20a) of the retaining bracket (2a) and the lever length (Z3a) between the base-side virtual pivot axis (S4) of the retaining bracket (2a), on the one hand, and the stop surface (210'a) of the latching hook (210a), on the other hand, assumes at most the value Z2a/Z3a ≤ 0.5, and the transverse connecting element (21a) of the retaining bracket (2a) is designed to be substantially arcuate in such a way that the inwardly pointing arc composed of the radii (r1a, r2a, r3a) has no rectilinear segments L2 which are longer than 0.3 times the width (b1a) of the lateral webs (20a) (L2a/b1a ≤ 0.3).

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 method for actuating a motor-driven closure element assembly (1) of a motor vehicle (2). The closure element assembly (1) has a closure element (3), a control assembly (5), and a sensor assembly (6), and the sensor measurement values of the sensor assembly (6) are monitored by means of the control assembly (5) in order to determine whether a trigger operating situation is present which is defined by at least one operating situation condition. If the trigger operating situation is detected by means of the control assembly (5), an actuation of the closure element assembly (1) is triggered. A portable haptic signal transmitter (7) is provided, and in at least one specified triggered state of the control assembly (5), haptic information assigned to the triggered state is transmitted via the signal transmitter (7).

IPC Classes  ?

• 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

Abstract

The invention relates to an auxiliary assembly (2) of a motor vehicle, in particular a window lifter, comprising a rotatably mounted driven shaft (34) and a device (38) for actively reducing vibrations of the shaft (34). The device (38) has a first actuator (50) which is hinged to the shaft (34) and a stationary second actuator (46) at a distance from the first actuator. The first actuator (50) and the second actuator (46) are at least partly operatively connected in a contactless manner. The invention also relates to a method (54) for operating an auxiliary assembly (2) of a motor vehicle and to the use of an auxiliary assembly (2) of a motor vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16F 15/03 - Suppression of vibrations of non-rotating, e.g. reciprocating, systems; Suppression of vibrations of rotating systems by use of members not moving with the rotating system using electromagnetic means
• 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

The invention relates to a method for operating an apparatus for suppressing structure-borne noise of an auxiliary assembly (18) of a motor vehicle, in particular door module. A test signal (44) is applied to a body part (20) by means of an actuator (24), and first sensor data (48) which corresponds to a resulting structure-borne noise (49) of the body part (20) is detected by means of a sensor (26). Control parameters (51) are determined on the basis of the first sensor data (48), and second sensor data (66) is detected by means of the sensor (26). The actuator (24) is actuated on the basis of the control parameters (51) and the second sensor data (66). The invention further relates to an apparatus (22) for suppressing structure-borne noise of an auxiliary assembly (18) of a motor vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05D 19/02 - Control of mechanical oscillations, e.g. of amplitude, of frequency, of phase characterised by the use of electric means

Abstract

The Invention relates to a linear unit for a flap arrangement (1) having a flap (3), which can be adjusted between an open position and a closed position, wherein the linear unit (2) has two drive connections (4, 5), which are coupled to one another via a transmission (6) and which can be adjusted relative to one another along a geometric linear axis (A), wherein the linear unit (2) has a coil spring assembly (7), wherein the coil spring assembly (7) has a first spring element (8) formed by spring wire and configured as a coil spring and a second spring element (9) formed by spring wire and configured as a coil spring, with which the two drive connections (4, 5) can be pre-tensioned against one another, wherein the second spring element (9) is oriented coaxially to the first spring element (8) in relation to a geometric spring shaft (13). According to the invention, the second spring element (9) forms a support section (11) at one end (10) with the spring wire thereof, via which the first spring element (8) axially secures the second spring element (9) in relation to the spring shaft (13).

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

The invention relates to an ancillary unit (8) of a motor vehicle, in particular a massage device of a vehicle seat (2), comprising an electrically conductive housing (8) and a planar printed circuit board (44) arranged therein. A narrow side (56) of the printed circuit board (44) has an electrically conductive section (54), which is brought into electrical contact with the housing (18). The invention further relates to a vehicle seat (2) of a motor vehicle, having a massage device (8).

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 11/22 - Optical devices
• H02K 11/30 - Structural association with control circuits or drive circuits
• H02K 11/40 - Structural association with grounding devices

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (2) for moving or locking a first vehicle part and a second vehicle part relative to each other manually and/or by electric motor, which device comprises a movement part (21) for pivotably arranging on the first vehicle part, which movement part has a running surface (215) extending on a first side of the movement part (21), and a flexible force-transmitting element (22), which is arranged on the movement part (21) and extends on the movement part (21). A drive drum (24) rotatable about an axis of rotation (L) should be arranged on the second vehicle part (11), which drive drum can be moved on the running surface (215) of the movement part (21) and is connected to the force-transmitting element (22). When the second vehicle part (11) is moved relative to the first vehicle part (10), the force-transmitting element (22) is moved on the drive drum (24) and the drive drum (24) is thereby moved along the running surface (215). A guide apparatus (32) interacts, by means of at least one guide element (321), together with a second side of the movement part (21) facing away from the first side and is moved on the second side when the second vehicle part (11) is moved relative to the first vehicle part (10). According to the invention, the at least one guide element (321) lies against the second side of the movement part (21) under elastic preload. In this way, a device for moving or locking a first vehicle part and a second vehicle part relative to each other manually and/or by electric motor is provided, in the case of which reliable, smooth guidance of the drive drum on the running surface of the movement part can be achieved.

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
• 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
• E05F 15/63 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by swinging arms

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (2) for moving or locking a first vehicle part and a second vehicle part relative to each other manually and/or by electric motor, which device comprises a movement part (21) to be pivotably arranged on the first vehicle part and a flexible force-transmitting element (22), which is arranged on the movement part (21) and extends on the movement part (21). A drive drum (24) rotatable about an axis of rotation (L) is to be arranged on the second vehicle part (11), which drive drum is arranged on the movement part (21) for movement in a movement direction (V) and is connected to the force-transmitting element (22). When the second vehicle part (11) is moved relative to the first vehicle part (10), the force-transmitting element (22) winds onto the drive drum (24) by means of one section (22A, 22B) and unwinds from the drive drum (24) by means of another section (22B, 22A) and the drive drum (24) is thereby moved along the movement part (21). An adjustment apparatus (23) has a body (230), to which one of the sections (22A, 22B) of the force-transmitting element (22) is fastened and which is guided on the movement part (21) in a load direction (S). According to the invention, the adjustment apparatus (23) has a loading element (233), which can be moved relative to the body (230) and which has a head (234), on which a tool engagement means (238) is formed, and which has a shaft (235) extending from the head (234). The head (234) is supported on the movement part (21), and the shaft (235) is supported on the body (230). In this way, a device for moving or locking a first vehicle part and a second vehicle part relative to each other manually and/or by electric motor is provided, in the case of which the load of the force-transmitting element on the movement part can be adjusted in an advantageous manner.

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 15/63 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by swinging arms

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (2) for moving or locking a first vehicle part and a second vehicle part relative to each other manually and/or by electric motor, which device comprises a movement part (21) for pivotably arranging on the first vehicle part, which movement part has a contact surface (215) extending in a movement direction (V), and a flexible force-transmitting element (22), which is arranged on the movement part (21) and extends on the movement part (21) along the contact surface (215). A drive drum (24) rotatable about an axis of rotation (L) should be arranged on the second vehicle part (11), which drive drum is arranged on the movement part (21) for movement in the movement direction (V) and is connected to the force-transmitting element (22). When the second vehicle part (11) is moved relative to the first vehicle part (10), the force-transmitting element (22) winds onto the drive drum (24) by means of one section (22A, 22B) and unwinds from the drive drum (24) by means of another section (22B, 22A) such that the drive drum (24) is moved along the movement part (21). In addition, a removal apparatus (25), which is arranged on the contact surface (215) and which has at least one removal element (250-252) formed into the contact surface (215), is provided for removing moisture from the region of the contact surface (215). In this way, a device for moving and/or locking two vehicle parts relative to each other manually or by electric motor is provided, in the case of which effects of moisture on the force-transmitting element are at least reduced.

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
• 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
• E05F 15/63 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by swinging arms

Abstract

The invention relates to an adjustment device for a motor vehicle, comprising a motor drive (2) and a carrier (1) on which the drive (2) is secured, wherein a friction damping system having at least one friction means carrier (332a, 13a-13k), at least one friction element (222, 222a-222k) and a friction damper (40, 40a-40k) is provided, by means of which vibrations of the drive (2) relative to the carrier (1) in the range of 30 - 10,000 Hz are damped by allowing a frictional relative movement between the friction element (222, 222a-222k) and the friction damper (40, 40a-40k) on the friction means carrier (13a-13k, 332a), wherein a non-damped amplitude of the vibration of max. 2.0 mm is allowed between the friction means carrier (332a, 13a-13k) and the friction element (222, 222a-222k), and, with the friction damping system, a damped amplitude of the vibration is at least 30% lower than a non-damped amplitude.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16F 7/06 - Vibration-dampers; Shock-absorbers with relatively-rotatable friction surfaces that are pressed together in a direction perpendicular or inclined to the axis of rotation
• F16F 7/08 - Vibration-dampers; Shock-absorbers with friction surfaces rectilinearly movable along each other
• E05F 15/689 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for vertically-sliding wings specially adapted for vehicle windows
• E05F 15/697 - Motor units therefor, e.g. geared motors

Abstract

The invention relates to a drive kinematic system for producing drive motions for the adjustment of a pivotable body flap (2) of a motor vehicle, two drive connection points (3, 4) being provided for outputting a drive motion, a flexible drive (5) having at least one flexible traction means (6, 7) being provided, a drive motion between the two drive connection points (3, 4) being producible by means of the flexible drive (5). According to the invention, a drive rail (8) and a drive slide (9), which runs in or on the drive rail (8) along a geometric, in particular linear, drive track (10), are provided, which provide the two drive connection points (3, 4) and which are coupled to the flexible drive (5) with respect to driving in order to produce a drive motion, and the drive slide (9) and/or the drive slide-side drive connection point (4) is located within the geometric longitudinal extent (11) of the drive rail (8) at least over an adjustment range of the drive kinematic system (1).

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 15/63 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by swinging arms

Abstract

The invention relates to a shifting device (4) for generating interaction between two transmission parts, said shifting device comprising a brake hat (42), a carrier (41) in relation to which the brake hat (42) can be moved, a pair of shifting elements (430, 431) which are movably arranged on the carrier (41), and an adjusting element (44) which is arranged on the carrier (41) such that it pivots about a pivoting axis (D) and is connected to an actuator (40), said adjusting element comprising a cam (440) for acting on the shifting elements (430, 431). The cam (440) faces a first of the shifting elements (430, 431) with a first side and a second of the shifting elements (430, 431) with a second side. By pivoting the adjusting element (44), the shifting elements (430, 431) for shifting the shifting device (4) can be moved in relation to the brake hat (42). The cam (440) comprises, on the first side and on the second side respectively, a first section (A2, B2) which extends linearly in the cross-section transverse to the pivoting axis (D), and a second section (A3, B3) staggered in relation to a first section (A2, B2), which extends along a section of an ellipse in the cross-section transverse to the pivoting axis (D). In this way, a shifting device is provided, which allows an effective, reliable shifting of the shifting elements.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16D 13/18 - Friction clutches with outwardly-movable clutching members co-operating with the inner surface of a drum or the like shaped as linked or separately-pivoted segments
• 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

The invention relates to a spindle unit (1) for a locking element (2) of a motor vehicle, wherein a spindle/spindle nut gear (6) with a geometric spindle axis (7) is provided for generating linear movements between two connectors (8, 9), the spindle/spindle nut gear (6) comprises a spindle (10) having an external spindle thread (11) and a spindle nut (12) having a spindle nut internal thread (13) as gear mates (10, 12) which form a screw engagement (14) with one another, and a first friction torque can be generated between spindle (10) and spindle nut (12). The invention proposes providing a separate braking device (17) which supports a braking of a rotation of the spindle (10) relative to the spindle nut (12), wherein the braking device (17) comprises at least one friction element (18) which, in an active position of the friction element (18), is in friction-locked contact with one of the gear mates (10, 12) in such a way that a second friction torque supplementing the first friction torque can be generated.

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
• F16H 25/20 - Screw mechanisms

Abstract

The invention relates to a capacitive sensor electrode (2) for a capacitive sensor (1), said sensor comprising an electrode wire (5) and an elongate wire carrier (4). The electrode wire (5) is arranged in a cylinder lateral surface (8) of the wire carrier (4) in such a way that the electrode wire is distributed over various radial positions while extending circumferentially about a longitudinal axis (10) of the wire carrier (4) and is at least partly embedded in the wire carrier (4). The invention further relates to a capacitive sensor (1) having said sensor electrode (2) and to a method for producing the sensor electrode (2).

IPC Classes  ?

• H03K 17/96 - Touch switches

Abstract

The invention relates to a production method for a capacitive proximity sensor (1) for a motor vehicle, and also to a proximity sensor (1) which is designed in accordance with this production method. According to the method, an electrode carrier (2) with an integrated electronics housing (4) is formed in this case. In the process, at least one capacitive sensor electrode (10) is embedded into the said electrode carrier (2). Furthermore, a sensor electronics system (8) is arranged in the electronics housing (4) and is contacted by the, or the respective, sensor electrode (10) within the electronics housing (4). A plug element (30) for supplying energy to the sensor electronics system (8) is produced separately from the electrode carrier (2) and is contacted by the sensor electronics (8) by means of an energy supply line (24).

IPC Classes  ?

• H03K 17/955 - Proximity switches using a capacitive detector

Abstract

The invention relates to a drive device (1) for an adjusting device for adjusting a vehicle part, in particular a window lifter, comprising a support element (4), a transmission element which can be driven by a motor unit (8), and a drive housing (7) which is arranged on the support element (4) and which has a bearing element (72) for rotatably bearing the drive gear (6) about a rotational axis (D). The support element (4) and the drive housing (7) have at least one first formfitting element (43) and at least one second formfitting element (71), respectively, which are in engagement with each other in order to prevent rotation. An elastic damping element (51) is arranged and acts between the at least one first formfitting element (43) and the at least one second formfitting element (71) such that the first formfitting element (43) and the second formfitting element (71) are damped against each other along at least one spatial direction via the elastic damping element (51) in a first load state but come into contact with each other in a second load state, which is increased relative to the first load state. In this manner, a drive device is provided which is particularly easy to assemble and can have a favorable operating behavior during operation.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/697 - Motor units therefor, e.g. geared motors

Abstract

The invention relates to a drive assembly (1) for an adjustment device for adjusting a vehicle part, in particular a window lifter, comprising a carrier element (4) having an opening (41), a cable drum (3), wherein on section (31) thereof is inserted in the opening (41) of the carrier element (4) in such a way that the section (31) extends at least partially through the opening (41), and comprising a cable outlet housing (2) arranged on a first side of the carrier element (4), having a bearing element (22) rotatably mounted on the cable drum (3) about an axis of rotation (D) on the first side of the carrier element (4). According to the invention, on the section (31) of the cable drum (3), at least one support element (32) that protrudes radially to the axis of rotation (D) from the section (31), which radially overlaps a counter support (46) on an edge of the carrier element (4) surrounding the opening (41) of the carrier element (4) such that the counter support (46) blocks a moving of the cable drum (3) through the opening (41) of the carrier element (4). In this way, a drive assembly is provided, which in particular is easy to install, and which can provide a favorable operating behavior during operation.

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
• E05F 15/697 - Motor units therefor, e.g. geared motors
• 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 drive device (1) for an adjusting device for adjusting a vehicle part, in particular a window lift, comprising a support element (4), a drive element (7) that can be driven by a motor unit (8), and a drive housing (7) arranged on the support element (4) and having a bearing element (72) for rotationally mounting the drive element (6) in order to rotate about a rotational axis (D). Said drive device also comprises a securing element (9) engaging on the bearing element (72), via which the drive housing (7) is secured to the support element, and a rotationally secure fixing device arranged at a radial distance to the rotational axis (D) and acts upon the drive housing (7) and the support element (4) for securing the housing (7) fixed in rotation with respect to the support element (4), the rotationally secure fixing device comprises at least one elastic damping element (51) acting upon the drive housing (7) and the support element (4). A drive device is provided which can be, in particular simple to mount and can have an advantageous operating behavior.

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 15/697 - Motor units therefor, e.g. geared motors

Abstract

The invention relates to a drive device (1) for an adjustment device for adjusting a vehicle component, in particular a window regulator, comprising a carrier element (4), a cable drum (3), a cable exit housing (2) which is arranged on a first side of the carrier element (4) and which has a first bearing element (22) for rotatably bearing the cable drum (3) about a first rotation axis, a drive wheel (7) which is drivable by a motor unit (8) and a drive housing (7) which is arranged on a second side of the carrier element (4), facing away from the first side, which has a second bearing element (72) for rotatably bearing the drive wheel (6) about a second rotation axis. According to the invention, the cable exit housing (2) and the drive housing (7) are fastened to each other by a fastening element (9) operating between the first bearing element (22) and the second bearing element (72). According to the invention, a drive device is thus provided that is simple to mount and can have a favorable operating behavior during operation.

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

A drive device (1) for an adjustment device for adjusting a vehicle part, in particular a window opener, comprises a carrier element (4), a cable drum (3) and a cable output housing (2) which can be arranged on the carrier element (4), mounts the cable drum (3) rotatably about an axis of rotation (D) and can be fitted with at least one housing portion (21) onto the carrier element (4). A motor unit (8) serves for driving the cable drum (3) by electric motor. In addition, it is provided that the carrier element (4) has a bearing structure (450) with a plurality of elevations (451) and depressions (452) lined up next to one another and arranged in an alternating manner with respect to one another, and the at least one housing portion (21) of the cable output housing (2) can be fitted with a base portion (210) onto the bearing structure (450). A drive device which is in particular straightforward to fit and can have a favourable operating behaviour during operation is thereby provided.

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

Abstract

A drive device (1) for adjusting a cover element of a vehicle, in particular for a window opener mechanism, comprises a carrier element (4) which has a surface portion (40) extending along a plane (E), and a motor unit (8) which is arranged on the carrier element (4) and has a stator (83) and a rotor (84) which is rotatable with respect to the stator (83) and is operatively connected to a drive shaft (800), said stator and rotor being jointly enclosed in a motor pot (73). It is provided here that the motor pot (73) projects into an opening (441) in the surface portion (40) in such a manner that the motor pot (73) reaches through the plane (E) of the surface portion (40). A drive device which, while having a favourable operating behaviour and sufficient torque, can be constructed compactly is thereby provided.

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 15/697 - Motor units therefor, e.g. geared motors

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for compensating cable play inside a cable-operated window lifter, the cable comprising at least one section with a Bowden, where a cable-guiding element (3) receiving the Bowden end is placed in a receiving element (1a) in an axially movable manner, and a spring (35) is arranged between a supporting surface (13) of the receiving element (1a) and a head (32) of the cable-guiding element (3), said spring holding the cable under tension and thereby compensating cable play, where stop surfaces (12, 32) are provided on the cable-guiding element (3) and on the receiving element (1a) thereof, which can engage with each other during the loading of the cable and thereby stop further compensation of the spring (35), and where an elastic material (33) damping the stop noises is arranged between the stops (12, 32).

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

The invention relates to a drive arrangement of a closure element arrangement (2) of a motor vehicle (3), 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 (7), wherein the drive motor (5) and the feed gear mechanism (6) are arranged in a drive train (8) of the drive arrangement (1) and the drive train (8) extends between two mechanical drive connections (9, 10) for channelling out driving movements and wherein the drive arrangement (1) has a brake (11) for braking at least one part of the drive train (8). It is proposed that the brake (11) is designed in such a way that the braking action of the brake (11) is reduced with an increasing load in the drive train (8).

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 15/611 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors 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
• E05F 5/00 - Braking devices, e.g. checks; Stops; Buffers

Abstract

The invention relates to a switching element (18) for the contactless activation of an electric-motor adjustment drive (4) of a motor vehicle (2), in particular an electric-motor-operated liftgate, comprising a profile strip (26), which extends in a longitudinal direction (24). The profile strip (26) has a channel (34), which extends in the longitudinal direction (24) and which transitions into a slit (36), which extends in the longitudinal direction (24). An electrode (50) is arranged within the channel. The invention further relates to an electric-motor-operated liftgate (4) having a switching element (18) and to a method (68) for creating a switching element (18).

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
• G01D 5/24 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing member; Means for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for converting; Transducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage by varying capacitance

Abstract

The invention relates to 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. The break-out element is integrally connected to the adjoining material of the module support via at least one weakened region with a lower material thickness, and the weakened region functions as a predetermined breaking point and forms at least part of the edge of an access opening. According to the invention, the break-out element (1) is cup-shaped, and the weakened region (21) is located between the free edge of an edge-side cup ring (10a) and the base (13) of the cup. The region of the cup-shaped break-out element (1) that protrudes beyond the module support (2) is designed as an actuation ring (10) in that it offers an engagement surface which is suitable for a tool, for example pliers.

IPC Classes  ?

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

Abstract

The invention relates to a sensor assembly for a motor vehicle (42), comprising a number of functional parts, wherein the number of functional parts comprises at least one first sensor electrode (6) and an electronic unit (10) electrically connected thereto, and comprising a flexible carrier (4) having at least a first layer (2) and a second layer (22), wherein the functional parts are arranged between the first layer (2) and the second layer (22) such that the functional parts are each positionally fixed in a predefined position and are protected from external influences.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01D 5/241 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing member; Means for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for converting; Transducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage by varying capacitance by relative movement of capacitor electrodes
• H05K 9/00 - Screening of apparatus or components against electric or magnetic fields
• B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for

Abstract

The invention relates to an anti-pinch protection device (14, 15) for a pivotable side door (2, 3) of a motor vehicle (1) to be monitored. The anti-pinch protection device (14, 15) comprises a proximity sensor (16) for detecting an obstacle, which penetrates the door gap (11) between a hinge-side edge (10) of the side door (2, 3) and a further vehicle component (4, 2) adjacent thereto. The anti-pinch protection device (14, 15) further comprises a control unit (17) interacting with the proximity sensor (16), which is designed to output a signal (S) indicating an imminent pinching situation whenever the proximity sensor (16) detects an obstacle in the door gap (11) during the closing of the side door (2, 3). At least one component (18) of the proximity sensor (16) is thereby arranged on the inside of the further vehicle component (4, 2).

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/46 - Detection using safety edges responsive to changes in electrical capacitance

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for actuating a motorized closure element assembly (1) of a motor vehicle (2). The closure element assembly (1) has a closure element (3), a drive assembly (4) paired with the closure element (3), a control assembly (5), and a sensor assembly (6). The sensor measurement values of the sensor assembly (6) are monitored by means of the control assembly (5) in order to determine whether a triggering operating situation is occurring which is defined by at least one operating situation condition. If the triggering operating situation is detected by means of the control assembly (5), an actuation of the closure element assembly (1) is triggered. An operating situation condition of the triggering operation situation is defined as the operator (B) guiding an object (G), in particular carrying an object, such that the operator (B) and the carried object (G) are detected by means of the control assembly (5), and the actuation of the closure element assembly (1) is triggered based thereon.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 25/20 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off
• E05F 15/73 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to movement or presence of persons or objects

Abstract

The invention relates in particular to a window lifter assembly in which the window pane (FS) is flush with upper and/or lateral vehicle body parts in a closed state, said body parts bordering a window frame (R) opening to be closed by the window pane (FS). According to the invention, a pane guide element (SFE) which is fixed to the window pane (FS) and which is held in a movable manner on a frame-side guide element (2) is designed in multiple parts with at least one first guide part (3) and a second guide part (4). The first guide part (3) forms a guide portion (32) via which the pane guide element (SFE) is held on the frame-side guide element (2) in a movable manner. The second guide part (4) forms a connection portion (40) via which the pane guide element (SFE) is fixed to the window pane (FS), and the first guide part (3) and the second guide part (4) are designed as separate components. The second guide part (4) can be fixed to the window pane (FS) independently of the first guide part (3), and the first guide part (3) can be positioned on the frame-side guide element (2) in a movable manner independently of the second guide part (4) before the pane guide element (SFE) is assembled as intended. The invention further relates to an assembly method for a window lifter assembly with a multipart pane guide element (SFE).

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
• B60J 1/17 - Windows; Windscreens; Accessories therefor arranged at vehicle sides adjustable slidable vertically
• E05D 15/16 - Suspension arrangements for wings for wings sliding vertically more or less in their own plane

Abstract

The invention relates to an electric motor (1), in particular for use as a servomotor or fan motor in a motor vehicle. The electric motor (1) comprises a stator (3), a rotor (2), and an inductive angle sensor (9) for sensing the rotational position and/or the rotational speed of the rotor (2). The angle sensor (9) has an inductive element (8) fastened to the stator and an inductive coupling element (6), which is fastened to the rotor and which interacts with said inductive element by means of a magnetic measurement field. The coupling element (6) is attached directly to the rotor (2) or is formed by part of the rotor (2).

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 29/12 - Motors or generators having non-mechanical commutating devices, e.g. discharge tubes or semiconductor devices with position sensing devices using detecting coils
• G01D 5/20 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing member; Means for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for converting; Transducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage by varying inductance, e.g. by a movable armature

Abstract

The present invention relates in particular to a vehicle-door assembly comprising at least: an adjustable window pane (FS) for a vehicle window lifter, in which the window pane (FS), when closed, lies flush with the upper and/or lateral body components framing a window opening (O) that should be closed by the window pane (FS); a door frame support (TT), which defines a door surround beneath the window opening (O), into which surround the window pane (FS) is lowered in order to open the window pane and which has at least two lateral frame parts (RA, RB) lying opposite one another on the frame opening (O) and having frame-side guide elements (1, 2); first and second pane-side guide elements (3a, 3b), by means of which the window pane (FS) is displaceably held on the frame-side guide elements (1, 2). According to the invention, each frame-side guide element (1, 2) has an insertion region above the door surround, via which a respective associated pane-side guide element (3a, 3b) can be fitted from above on the respective first or second frame-side guide element (1, 2) in order to mount the window pane (FS) on the door frame support (TT). In addition, the vehicle-door assembly is provided with at least one closure part (4, 4*) for closing at least one of the insertion regions of the first and second frame-side guide elements (1, 2), said closure part being attachable after the fitting of the pane-side first and second guide elements (3a, 3b).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60J 1/17 - Windows; Windscreens; Accessories therefor arranged at vehicle sides adjustable slidable vertically
• B60J 10/79 - Sealing arrangements specially adapted for windows or windscreens for sliding window panes, e.g. sash guides for flush-glass windows, i.e. for windows flush with the vehicle body or the window frame
• B60J 5/04 - Doors arranged at the vehicle sides

Abstract

The invention relates to a window regulator assembly, wherein, according to the invention, a first or second guide element (1, 2) of the window regulator assembly has at least one elastically movable rest section (10a - 10e), which enables a snapping together of the first and second guide elements (1, 2) along a connection direction (x) extending crosswise to the adjustment track of a window pane (FS) and substantially parallel to the plane of the pane, wherein there is an interlocking connection of the first guide element (1), which is fixed to the window pane (FS), and the second guide element (2), which fastens the first guide element (1) to the second guide element (2) relative to the connection direction (x). Via the interlockingly connected first and second guide elements (1, 2), there is furthermore a physical guide of the window pane (FS) both along the connection direction (x) and in a transverse direction (y) extending perpendicular thereto.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60J 1/17 - Windows; Windscreens; Accessories therefor arranged at vehicle sides adjustable slidable vertically

Abstract

An electronics housing (1) is specified for electronics (8) in a motor vehicle. The electronics housing (1) has a first housing shell (5) with a first base plate (40) and a first side wall (42) as well as a second housing shell (4) with a second base plate (10) and a second side wall (12). The first side wall (42) is embodied here with double walls either completely or at least in one section, with the result that a groove-like wall intermediate space (50) is formed between an outer partial wall (48) and an inner partial wall (46) of the first side wall (42). In the assembled state of the housing (1), the second side wall (12) dips into this wall intermediate space (50).

IPC Classes  ?

• H05K 5/00 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus
• H05K 5/06 - Hermetically-sealed casings

Abstract

The invention relates to a window regulator assembly of a motor vehicle, comprising a support (1); a guide device (2a, 2b) provided on the support (1) for guiding a flexible traction means (Z) via which an adjustment force generated at an adjustment drive can be transferred to a window pane to be adjusted; a flexible traction means (Z) guided on the guide device (2a, 2b), and on which at least one driver (6) is secured via which the window pane to be adjusted can be connected to the flexible traction means (Z), so that the driver (6) together with a window pane secured thereon is adjusted along a longitudinally-extended adjustment path (V) defining an adjustment plane (F) when a force is introduced into the flexible traction means (Z) via an adjustment drive; a socket (3a, 3b) for mounting a deflection element (4) with which the flexible traction means (Z) can be deflected; and a deflection element (4) pivotally mounted on the socket (3a) and which can be moved by a pivot movement out of an assembly position into its intended functional position on the socket (3a) by tightening the flexible traction means (Z). The deflection element (4) is thereby mounted on the socket (3a) such that it can pivot about an axis (S) which runs along the adjustment plane (F) defined by the adjustment path (V) and also transverse to the longitudinal extension of the adjustment path (V).

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 device for manually and/or electromotively adjusting or securing a first vehicle part and a second vehicle part relative to each other comprises an adjustment part that has a joint for pivotal arrangement on the first vehicle part, wherein the adjustment part is to be arranged on the first vehicle part in such a way that, when the vehicle parts are adjusted relative to each other, the adjustment part moves relative to the second vehicle part. An output element to be arranged on the second vehicle part is operatively connected to the adjustment part and can be driven in order to move the adjustment part relative to the second vehicle part. An electromotive drive device has a drive motor for driving the output element and has a gear system coupling the drive motor to the output element. The gear system (30) has a switching device (4) which has a coupling element (42) associated with a gear element (336) of the gear system (30) and at least one switching element (43), which is adjustable between a coupling position, a braking position and a free-running position, for acting on the coupling element (42) so that, by means of the switching device (4), the gear system (30) can be switched between a coupling state in which the drive motor (370) is coupled to the output element (24), a free-running state in which the coupling between the drive motor (370) and the output element (24) is interrupted in such a way that the output element (24) can be moved independently of the drive motor (370) and a braking state in which the output element (24) can be moved independently of the drive motor (370) but is braked.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 3/16 - Closers or openers with braking devices, e.g. checks; Construction of pneumatic or liquid braking devices with friction brakes
• 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 device for manually and/or electromotively adjusting or securing a first vehicle part and a second vehicle part relative to each other comprises an adjustment part that has a joint for pivotal arrangement on the first vehicle part, wherein the adjustment part is to be arranged on the first vehicle part in such a way that, when the vehicle parts are adjusted relative to each other, the adjustment part moves relative to the second vehicle part. An output element to be arranged on the second vehicle part is operatively connected to the adjustment part and can be driven in order to move the adjustment part relative to the second vehicle part and is connected to a shaft. By means of a flexible force transmission element, a first end of which and a second end of which are attached to the adjustment part, the output element is operatively connected to the adjustment part in such a way that the output element rolls on the adjustment part during a rotational movement. A sensor device (5) is associated with the shaft (34) and is designed to detect the angular position of the shaft (34) by means of sensors. In this way, a device for manually or electromotively adjusting and/or securing two vehicle parts to each other is provided which makes it possible to detect, using sensors, the absolute position of the vehicle parts to be adjusted relative to each other in an easy and cost-effective way.

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

The invention relates to a control system for a motor-adjustable load compartment device (2) of a motor vehicle (3), wherein the load compartment device (2) has a motor-adjustable closure element (4), wherein an operator event sensor (5), in particular a distance sensor, is provided for contactless detection of operator events in the form of operator movement cycles, wherein a control arrangement (6) monitors the operator event sensor (5) to determine whether a predetermined operator event has occurred, and when such a predetermined operator event is detected it adjusts the load compartment device (2) by motor, wherein in the case of detection, which can be traced back to the operator event sensor (5), of a primary operator event, the control arrangement (6) adjusts the closure element (4) in the opening direction by motor. It is proposed that the load compartment device (2) has at least one motor-adjustable load compartment component (7), and that the control arrangement (6) adjusts at least one such load compartment component (7) by motor in the case of detection, which can be traced back to the operator event sensor (5), of a secondary operator event which follows the primary operator event.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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
• E05F 15/73 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to movement or presence of persons or objects
• B60R 25/20 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off
• 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

The invention relates to an operating device (10) for a motor-adjustable side door (2) of a vehicle (1). The operating device (10) is assigned a first receiving unit (12) which is designed to receive an actuation command (B) of a vehicle user triggering an adjustment process of the side door (2). In addition, the operating device (10) is assigned an additional receiving unit (16) that is designed to receive an additional boundary condition (R). A control unit (20) of the operating device (10) is designed to: variably execute the adjustment process triggered via the first receiving unit (12), in accordance with the additional boundary condition (R); or to activate or deactivate the adjustment process triggered via the first receiving unit (12), in accordance with the additional boundary condition (R).

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/70 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation

Abstract

The invention relates to a module carrier for a door module of a motor vehicle door, wherein at least one functional element is to be secured on the module carrier, and wherein the module carrier is formed substantially by an organic sheet and is bordered by a peripheral outer edge having at least one sealing element, and wherein, on the module carrier, a plurality of interfaces are provided on one side to secure the module carrier to a door structure of a motor vehicle door, and on the other side to connect the at least one functional element and/or additional components of the door module to the module carrier. In addition, according to the invention: at least one first overmoulding made of a thermoplastic plastic material is provided on the outer edge of the module carrier, which at least partially edges a central region of the module carrier, and which defines at least one interface for securing the module carrier on a door structure of a motor vehicle door and/or for securing an additional component of the motor vehicle door on the module carrier, and/or which accommodates or forms an edge-side sealing element of the module carrier; and, at least in the central region of the module carrier, at least one second overmoulding made of a thermoplastic plastic material is provided on the module carrier, which defines an interface for a functional element to be secured on the module carrier, and/or defines a through opening, and/or which forms at least one section of a functional element.

IPC Classes  ?

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

Abstract

The invention relates to a door module (T) for a motor vehicle door, comprising: a module support (1), a substantial part of which is formed by organosheet; a channel (10) which is formed in one piece in the organosheet of the module support (1) and which extends, (if the door module has been installed (T) as intended in the motor vehicle door), at least with one directional component along the longitudinal vehicle axis (x); one insertion opening (100) running along the direction of extension of the channel (10), via which a reinforcing element (2) of the vehicle door, extended in the direction of the longitudinal vehicle axis (x), can be inserted into the channel (10); and at least one functional element secured to the module support (1), in particular in the form of a guiding rail (30a, 30b) of a motor vehicle window regulator (3), which crosses the channel (10) and thus partially covers its longitudinal insertion opening (100). In addition, an elastically deformable bending region (11) is formed in the organic sheet of the module support (1) in order to permit a bending up or a bending away of at least sections of the channel (10) relative to the functional element, so that the insertion opening (100) of the channel (10) can be uncovered for the insertion of the reinforcing element (2), wherein, furthermore, the bending region (11) is formed resiliently so that elastic restoring forces permit the channel (10) to spring back after bending up or bending away.

IPC Classes  ?

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

Abstract

The invention relates to a module carrier (1) for a door module (T) of a motor vehicle door. According to the invention, at least one first injection of thermoplastic synthetic material is provided at the outer edge of the module carrier (1), which borders a central region of the module carrier (1), at least partially, and which defines at least one interface (15) for fixing the module carrier (1) to a door structure (5) of a motor vehicle door, and/or for fixing an additional component of the motor vehicle door to the module carrier (1) and/or accommodates or forms a sealing element (2a, 2b) of the module carrier (1) on the edge side. At least in the central region of the module carrier (1), at least one second injection of thermoplastic synthetic material is provided on the module carrier (1), which defines an interface (10a-10f, 10aa, 10bb, 10cc, 14, 17a, 17b, 18a, 18b) for a functional element (FS1, FS2, M, Z) to be fixed on the module carrier (1) and/or a through-hole (100a-100h), and/or which forms at least one portion of a functional element (FS1*, FS2*).

IPC Classes  ?

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

Abstract

The invention relates to a door module (T) for a motor vehicle door, comprising a module support (1), which is formed substantially by organic sheet, comprising a connection region (17) of the module support (1), which is surrounded by a shaping (18) of the organic sheet, comprising a window lifter drive (31) of a motor vehicle window lifter (3) arranged in the connection region (17) and comprising at least one traction means (32) going out from the window opener drive (31) and flexibly coupled with same, which extends along the module support (1). In the connection region (17), an elongated stiffening region (9) is formed on the module support (1), which is formed at least partially as a shaping of the organic sheet, which has a greater stiffness than adjacent regions of the module support and which runs along the extension direction (s) of a section of the flexible traction means (32).

IPC Classes  ?

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