An electric motor drive unit for motor vehicle applications, which is equipped with an electric motor having an output shaft substantially circular in cross-section and with a drive element mounted on the output shaft, preferably made of plastic. The output shaft engages a receiving hole of the drive element defining at least one vent hole. According to the invention, the output shaft has, in one variant, at least in the engagement area of the receiving bore, two ridges that are spaced apart from one another and extend axially. A protrusion of the drive element engages between the ridges for rotational coupling. Furthermore, the two ridges each describe a vent hole on the outer edge.
E05B 81/34 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by constructional features of the actuator or the power transmission - Details of the actuator transmission of geared transmissions
H02K 7/00 - Arrangements for handling mechanical energy structurally associated with dynamo-electric machines, e.g. structural association with mechanical driving motors or auxiliary dynamo-electric machines
H02K 7/116 - Structural association with clutches, brakes, gears, pulleys or mechanical starters with gears
2.
CHARGING CONNECTOR FOR AN ELECTRIC OR HYBRID VEHICLE
The invention relates to a charging connector (1) for an electric or hybrid vehicle, having a housing (2), charging contacts (3) arranged in the housing for conducting electric current, and a communication module (4) for transmitting and/or receiving a serial signal. In this way, communication between a charging connector (1) for an electric or hybrid vehicle and an external device can be simplified and made more efficient.
The invention relates to a plug-in connector part for mechanical and electrical connection to a mating plug-in connector part, in particular a motor-vehicle-mounted charging socket (1) for coupling to a charging plug as components of an electrical charging infrastructure for electric or hybrid motor vehicles, or vice versa. For this purpose, a housing (2, 3) and at least one electrical contact element (4) disposed in the housing (2, 3) are provided. A passively cooled heat line (7) is also provided, which is connected at one end (7a) to the contact element (4) and which has at its other end (7b) a liquid cooling module (8). According to the invention, the heat line (7) extends through a housing opening (2a, 3a) and is equipped, outside of the housing (2, 3), with the liquid cooling module (8) disposed there.
The invention relates to a system with a charging plug connector (1) for electric and hybrid vehicles (18) and a control unit (8), the charging plug connector (1) having a housing (7), charging contacts (2) arranged in the housing (7) for contacting corresponding charging contacts (3) of a corresponding charging plug connector (4), and a cooling element (5), which is coupled to at least one of the charging contacts (2) in such a way that the charging contact (2) can be cooled by the cooling element (5), the cooling element (5) is connected to the control unit (8) so that the cooling function of the cooling element (5) is controllable by means of the control unit (8), and the control unit (8) is designed to activate the cooling function of the cooling element at a time outside a charging operation. In this way, charging of a battery of the electric or hybrid vehicle (18) with high current over a longer period of time is made possible.
A drive of a sliding door of a motor vehicle, comprising an electric drive unit, a drive cable, a guide for the drive cable, the sliding door being movable relative to a body by means of the drive cable, and a cable deflection having a deflection wheel which is rotatably mounted in the cable deflection, wherein a fastening means for the cable deflection can be used as an adjustment means for the deflection wheel.
E05F 15/643 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for horizontally-sliding wings operated by flexible elongated pulling elements, e.g. belts, chains or cables
E05F 15/655 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for horizontally-sliding wings specially adapted for vehicle wings
6.
CHARGING CONNECTOR FOR ELECTRIC AND HYBRID VEHICLES
The invention relates to a charging connector (1) for electric and hybrid vehicles, having a housing (7), and AC current charging contacts (2) and temperature sensors (3) arranged in the housing (7). A temperature sensor (3) provided with a thermal connection zone (4) is arranged at each AC current charging contact (2) in order to measure the temperature of the relevant AC current charging contact (2), the temperature sensors (3) are connected in series and the two connections (6) of the serial connection are led out from the housing (7). In this way, communication between a charging connector (1) for an electric or hybrid vehicle and an external device can be simplified and made more efficient.
The invention relates to a circuit board (4) for installation in a charging connector (1) for an electric or hybrid vehicle, having: a plurality of thermal connection regions (5) with each of which a charging contact (6) of the charging connector (1) can be thermally contacted; electrical connection points (7) for a plurality of temperature sensors (8) for detecting the temperature prevailing at a thermal connection region (5) or at a plurality of thermal connection regions (5); and an interface (9), which is electrically connected to the electrical connection points (7), for outputting a temperature signal or a plurality of temperature signals; wherein the electrical connection points (7) are arranged on the circuit board (4) and connected to the interface (9) such that alternatively only a single temperature sensor (8) can be operated for all the thermal connection regions (5) together or a plurality of temperature sensors (8) can be operated at the same time for one thermal connection region (5) or a plurality of thermal connection regions (5) on the circuit board (4). Such a circuit board (4) for installation in a charging connector (1) for an electric or hybrid vehicle is thus provided, which circuit board can be used universally for various temperature sensor arrangements.
The invention relates to a charging connector (1) for electric and hybrid vehicles (5), the charging connector having: a housing (6); charging contacts (2) located in the housing (6), for contacting corresponding charging contacts (7) of a corresponding charging connector (8); and a latent heat storage element (9) which is in thermal contact with at least one charging contact (2). In this way, heat dissipation is improved for a charging connector (1) that is not itself equipped with a cooling system from a charging station (20).
A motor vehicle lock, in particular a side door lock, comprising a locking mechanism having a rotary latch and at least one pawl, a plastic housing, a lock case, wherein an inlet region for a lock holder can be formed by means of the plastic housing and the lock case, and a seal, wherein the seal is allocated at least in regions to the inlet region and wherein the seal is made from a straight plastic strip.
The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, which is formed with a locking mechanism made up substantially of a rotary latch (1) and a pawl (2). Moreover, an electromotive drive (3, 4) for a securing unit (5) is provided. Also provided is a coupling lever (5) as a constituent part of the securing unit (5). The drive (3, 4) operates by means of a pushing element (6), which can be displaced at least linearly in the pushing direction (S), on the coupling lever (5) to assume the "secured/released" positions of the securing unit (5). According to the invention, in order to act on the coupling lever (5), the pushing element (6) moves against a curved edge (5a) of the coupling lever (5) that plunges increasingly in the pushing direction (S).
E05B 81/16 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on locking elements for locking or unlocking action
The invention relates to a charging connector (1) for electric and hybrid vehicles (18), with charging contacts (2) for contacting corresponding charging contacts (3) of a corresponding charging connector (4), a plug-in area (5) in which the charging connector (1), when plugged in with the corresponding charging connector (4), overlaps with the corresponding charging connector (4) in the plug-in direction and the charging contacts (2, 3) of the two plug connectors (1, 4) are in galvanically conductive contact with one another, a connection region (6) in which the charging contacts (2) are galvanically conductively connected to electrical lines (7) which lead away from the charging plug connector (1), and a heat-conducting element (8) which is different from the charging contacts (2) and extends from the plug region (5) to the connection region (6). In this way, heat dissipation is improved for a charging connector (1) that is not itself equipped with a cooling system from a charging station (20).
The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, which is equipped with a locking mechanism (1, 2) substantially comprising a rotary latch (1) and a pawl (2). Moreover, an actuating lever chain (4, 5) acting on the locking mechanism (1, 2) is provided with a coupling lever (5). When engaged, the coupling lever (5) ensures that the actuating lever chain (4, 5) is closed in order to actuate the locking mechanism (1, 2) and is open when disengaged. In order to change between these two stable end positions, the coupling lever (5) engages with a pin (7) in a slotted link (8) of a positioning lever (9), which slotted link guides the pin. According to the invention, the slotted link (8) is designed as a bidirectional slotted link (8) in such a way that the pin (7) reaches its first end position along a first path (11) when the coupling lever (5) is acted upon and, after the coupling lever (5) has been acted upon again, reaches its second end position along a second path (12) which is separate from the first path.
E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, which is equipped with a locking mechanism substantially comprising a rotary latch (1) and a pawl (2). Moreover, an actuating lever chain (4, 5, 9) acting on the locking mechanism (1, 2) is provided with a coupling lever (9), wherein the coupling lever (9), when engaged, closes the actuating lever chain (4, 5, 9) in order to actuate the lock (1, 2) and opens it when disengaged. The coupling lever (9) interacts with a positioning lever (5), which controls the coupling lever, in order to change between at least two stable end positions, "engaged" and "disengaged". According to the invention, the positioning lever (5) engages, with a pin (7), in a bidirectional slotted link (8) of the coupling lever (9). The bidirectional slotted link (8) is designed in such a way that, when the positioning lever (5) is acted upon, the pin (7) reaches its first end position along a first path (11) and its second end position along a second path (12) separate therefrom.
E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
The invention relates to a charging connector (1) for electric and hybrid vehicles (18), having a housing (7), DC charging contacts (2) arranged in the housing (7) for contacting corresponding DC charging contacts (3) of a corresponding DC charging connector and AC charging contacts (5) arranged in the housing (7) for contacting corresponding AC charging contacts of a corresponding AC charging connector and a heat conducting element (8), wherein the heat-conducting element (8) connects at least one direct-current charging contact (2) to at least one alternating-current charging contact (5), so that the heat-conducting element (8) enables heat to be dissipated from the direct-current charging contact (3) in contact with the heat-conducting element (8) to the alternating-current charging contact (5) in contact with the heat-conducting element. In this way, heat dissipation is improved for a charging connector (1) that is not equipped with a cooling system from a charging station (20).
The invention relates to a charging connector (1) for electric and hybrid vehicles (2), with a housing (3), charging contacts (4) arranged in the housing (3) for contacting corresponding charging contacts (5) of a corresponding charging connector (6) and at least one heat-conducting element (7), wherein the heat-conducting element (7) is connected to at least one charging contact (4) and to the housing (3), so that the heat-conducting element (7) enables heat to be dissipated from the charging contact (4) in contact with the heat-conducting element (7) to the housing (3). This is a simple way of achieving improved heat dissipation in a charging connector (1) that is not equipped with a cooling system from a charging station.
The invention relates to a plug connector part for mechanical and electrical connection to a mating plug connector part, in particular a motor vehicle-side charging socket (1) for coupling to a charging plug as components of an electrical charging infrastructure for electric or hybrid motor vehicles, or vice versa. To this end, a housing (2, 3) and at least one electrical contact element (4) located in the housing (2, 3) are provided. Moreover, a passively cooled heat conductor (7) is provided, one end (7a) of which is connected to the contact element (4) and the other end (7b) of which has a heat sink (8). According to the invention, the heat conductor (7) extends through a housing opening (2a, 3a) and is equipped outside the housing (2, 3) with the heat sink (8) arranged there.
B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
H01R 13/00 - ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS - Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups or
H01R 13/533 - Bases or cases made for use in extreme conditions, e.g. high temperature, radiation, vibration, corrosive environment, pressure
17.
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MOUNTING A MOTOR VEHICLE COMPONENT
A plastic housing for a motor vehicle component and to a method for mounting a motor vehicle component having a plastic housing, a housing opening closed by at least one plastic film and a mechanism arranged in an interior of the housing, in which the mechanism is mounted, the housing is then closed and the mechanism is subsequently actuated through the housing opening, and in which the housing opening is sealed again after the actuation.
B62D 65/06 - Joining sub-units or components to, or positioning sub-units or components with respect to, body shell or other sub-units or components the sub-units or components being doors, windows, openable roofs, lids, bonnets, or weather strips or seals therefor
E05B 77/34 - Protection against weather or dirt, e.g. against water ingress
The invention relates to an actuating device for motor vehicle applications, which is equipped with an electromotive drive (1, 2, 3) for acting on an actuating element (8). The electromotive drive (1, 2, 3) has at least one electric motor (1) and a downstream gear mechanism (2, 3) with at least two gears (2, 3) which are in engagement with each other. The gears are equipped with rows of teeth (4, 5) and are rotatable about a respective axis (6, 7). According to the invention, the rows of teeth (4, 5) define a variable transmission ratio along an actuating path (S) of the actuating element (8).
E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
E05B 81/36 - Geared sectors, e.g. fan-shaped gears
19.
MOTOR VEHICLE LOCK, IN PARTICULAR MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR LOCK
The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, which is equipped with a locking mechanism (2, 3) substantially comprising a rotary latch (2) and a pawl (3). Moreover, a locking element (5) is provided in order to block the locking mechanism (2, 3) when acceleration forces of a predefined magnitude occur, for example in the event of an accident. The locking element (5) interacts with a pin (6) on the locking mechanism (2, 3). According to the invention, the locking element (5) is designed as a recess (5) in a lock case (1) which supports the locking mechanism (2, 3) and into which the pin (6) penetrates when the locking mechanism (2, 3) is deflected due to acceleration.
The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, which is provided with a lever chain (3, 4, 5, 6) for interaction with a locking mechanism (1, 2). The motor vehicle lock also comprises an electric motor drive (8). The lever chain (3, 4, 5, 6) has at least one release lever (3), an actuating lever (4), and an emergency unlocking lever (5). Starting from the locked state and with the lever chain (3, 4, 5, 6) open, the emergency unlocking lever (5) closes the lever chain (3, 4, 5, 6) by actuating it for emergency unlocking. According to the invention, the emergency unlocking lever (5) is reset by means of the actuating lever (4) after it has been acted upon and the lever chain (3, 4, 5, 6) is simultaneously opened again and thus locked.
E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
E05B 81/90 - Manual override in case of power failure
The invention relates to a device (1) for driving a door handle of a motor vehicle in order to move the door handle from a first position, in particular a rest position, into a second position, in particular an actuating position, said device comprising: an electric drive (16); a gearbox (24) connected downstream of the electric drive (16); and an output gear (23) associated with the gearbox, it being possible to introduce a movement into the door handle by means of the output gear (23), and a means for position detection (30) being associated with at least one gearbox part (20, 21, 22, 23).
E05B 81/34 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by constructional features of the actuator or the power transmission - Details of the actuator transmission of geared transmissions
E05B 81/64 - Monitoring or sensing, e.g. by using switches or sensors
A motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, which is equipped with a locking mechanism essentially consisting of a rotary latch and a pawl. Furthermore, an actuating lever chain for the locking mechanism is provided. The actuating lever chain has at least one actuating lever, a coupling element, and a trigger lever on the locking mechanism side. Furthermore, an inertia element is also provided for acting on the coupling element at least in the event of a crash. According to the invention, the coupling element is disengaged during normal operation and is only engaged in the event of a crash by means of the inertia element.
E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
E05B 77/12 - Automatic locking or unlocking at the moment of collision
23.
LOCK FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, IN PARTICULAR A MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR LOCK
The invention relates to a lock (1) for a motor vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle door lock (1), having a locking mechanism (2) with a rotary latch (4) and a pawl (3); an actuation lever (11, 12), by means of which the locking mechanism (2) can be unlocked; and a locking lever (20), by means of which the locking mechanism (2) can be prevented from unlocking on the basis of the effect of a pulsed vehicle acceleration (F), wherein the locking lever (20) can be brought into direct engagement with the pawl (3).
The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, which is equipped with a locking mechanism (1, 2) substantially comprising a rotary latch (1) and a pawl (2). In addition, a release lever (3, 4) is provided to actuate the pawl (2) and to open the lock (1, 2). According to the invention, the release lever (3, 4) is designed in two parts with a pawl release lever (3) acting on the pawl (2) and an actuating release lever (4) interacting with, for example, an actuating lever and/or a drive (6). Both levers (3, 4) can be coupled to and uncoupled from each other via a coupling element (9) that can be swivelled about an axis (10).
E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
E05B 81/36 - Geared sectors, e.g. fan-shaped gears
The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, which is equipped with a locking mechanism (1, 2) made up substantially of a rotary latch (1) and a pawl (2). In addition, a release lever (3, 4) is provided to actuate the pawl (2) and to open the lock (1, 2). According to the invention, the release lever (3, 4) is designed in two parts with a pawl release lever (3) acting on the pawl (2) and an actuating release lever (4) interacting with, for example, an actuating lever and/or drive. Both levers (3, 4) are either coupled together or decoupled from each other via a linearly displaceable coupling element (6).
E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
E05B 81/36 - Geared sectors, e.g. fan-shaped gears
The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, which is equipped with a locking mechanism (1, 2) consisting essentially of a rotary latch (1) and a pawl (2). In addition, a release lever (3, 4) is provided for actuating the pawl (2) and opening the lock (1, 2). According to the invention, the release lever (3, 4) is designed in two parts with a pawl release lever (3) acting on the pawl (2) and an actuating release lever (4) interacting with, for example, an actuating lever and/or drive. Both levers (3, 4) are either coupled together or decoupled from each other via a coupling element (8) that can be swivelled about an axis (9).
E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
E05B 81/36 - Geared sectors, e.g. fan-shaped gears
The invention relates to a system for charging a battery (14) of an electric or hybrid vehicle (11). For this purpose, a system is provided consisting of a charging plug connector (10) for attaching to the body of an electric or hybrid vehicle (11) and a charging electronic unit (113), which can be installed in the electric or hybrid vehicle (11), for controlling the charging process of a battery (14) of the electric or hybrid vehicle (11), wherein the charging plug connector (10) has at least one pair of direct-current contacts (5) and a pair of alternating current contacts (2), the charging electronic unit (113) is provided with a direct-current receiving part (26) for connecting to the direct-current contacts (5) and an alternating-current receiving part (25) for connecting to the alternating-current contacts (2), and the charging plug connector (10) has a short-circuit device (15), by means of which each alternating-current contact (2) can be short-circuited with a respective direct-current contact (5) such that a current which was being received across the alternating-current contacts (2) can only be received by the charging electronic unit (113) from the direct-current contacts (5). In this manner, a high-power charging process of an electric or hybrid vehicle (11) is facilitated in a simple manner.
B60L 53/10 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehicles; Charging stations or on-board charging equipment therefor; Exchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by the energy transfer between the charging station and the vehicle
B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
B60L 53/30 - Constructional details of charging stations
28.
METHOD FOR DETERMINING A TEMPERATURE OF AN ELECTRIC MOTOR
RsaVaVRsVRss) by means of the transfer function (TF). This makes it possible to easily and efficiently determine, without the dedicated use of a temperature sensor, the temperatures prevailing in an electric motor (1) used, for example, to automatically open and close vehicle doors.
H02P 29/60 - Controlling or determining the temperature of the motor or of the drive
H02P 29/64 - Controlling or determining the temperature of the winding
H02P 29/66 - Controlling or determining the temperature of the rotor
H02H 7/08 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from norm for dynamo-electric motors
29.
MOTOR VEHICLE LOCK, IN PARTICULAR MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR LOCK
The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, which is equipped with a locking mechanism (7, 8) consisting substantially of a rotary latch (7) and a pawl (8). Furthermore, a switch arrangement (12, R1, R2) for sensing closed states of the locking mechanism (7, 8) is realised. The switch arrangement (12, R1, R2) has at least one centre-zero switch (12) for detecting an intermediate position (2), a main latching position (1) and an open position (3) of the locking mechanism (7, 8). Furthermore, the centre-zero switch (12) has a central contact (5) and two switching contacts (4, 6) that are electrically connectable to the central contact (5) depending on the position of a toggle switch (S1). According to the invention, at least two resistors (R1, R2) are provided between the central contact (5) and at least one switching contact (4, 6).
The invention relates to an electric circuit (1) for monitoring the respective temperature of a plurality of charging contacts (2) of a charging plug connector (3) for an electric or hybrid vehicle, comprising a plurality of temperature-based resistors (4), each of which is paired with a charging contact (2) and can be thermally coupled thereto, and a plurality of constant resistors (5), each of which has a constant resistance, wherein each of the temperature-based resistors (4) is connected to one of the constant resistors (5) in series; a parallel circuit is provided, according to which the series circuits consisting of a respective temperature-based resistor (4) and a respective constant resistor (5) are connected together in parallel; all of the constant resistors (5) have different resistances; and a voltage measuring device (6) is provided, by means of which the voltage dropping across the parallel circuit can be determined. The invention thus allows a simple and reliable manner for determining which charging contact of a plurality of charging contacts of a charging plug connector for an electric or hybrid vehicle is exhibiting a critical heating during operation.
G01K 1/02 - Means for indicating or recording specially adapted for thermometers
G01K 1/18 - Special arrangements for conducting heat from the object to the sensitive element for reducing thermal inertia
G01K 3/00 - Thermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature
G01K 7/20 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using resistive elements the element being a linear resistance, e.g. platinum resistance thermometer in a specially-adapted circuit, e.g. bridge circuit
G01K 7/24 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using resistive elements the element being a non-linear resistance, e.g. thermistor in a specially-adapted circuit, e.g. bridge circuit
H01R 13/66 - Structural association with built-in electrical component
The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, which is equipped with a locking mechanism (1, 2) substantially comprising a rotary latch (1) and a pawl (2). Furthermore, an electromotive drive (8, 9, 10) having an electric motor (8) is provided, wherein, by means of an actuator (10), the electromotive drive (8, 9, 10) selectively urges a coupling element (7) of an operating lever chain (3, 4, 5, 6, 7) into the "engaged" and "disengaged" positions. According to the invention, the actuator (10) is assigned a blocking element (11) which ensures temporary blocking of the actuator (10) in order to switch off the electric motor (8) following an actuator movement, and subsequent reversal of the actuator (10).
E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
E05B 81/16 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on locking elements for locking or unlocking action
E05B 81/34 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by constructional features of the actuator or the power transmission - Details of the actuator transmission of geared transmissions
E05B 81/50 - Powered actuators with automatic return to the neutral position by non-powered means, e.g. by springs
E05B 81/62 - Control of actuators for opening or closing of a circuit depending on electrical parameters, e.g. increase of motor current
E05B 81/16 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on locking elements for locking or unlocking action
E05B 77/02 - Vehicle locks characterised by special functions or purposes for accident situations
The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, which is equipped with a locking mechanism (1, 2) substantially comprising a rotary latch (1) and a pawl (2). Moreover, an electric motor drive (4, 5) is produced which selectively shifts a coupling element (6) of an actuating lever chain (3, 6, 7) into the "engaged" and "disengaged" positions. According to the invention, the electric motor drive (4, 5) acts, via a pushing member (8), on the coupling element (6) mounted on an actuating lever (7). The pushing member (8) has a blocking element (9) which interacts with a stationary counter-blocking element (10) in order to release the coupling element (6) depending on the position.
E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
E05B 81/16 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on locking elements for locking or unlocking action
E05B 81/90 - Manual override in case of power failure
The invention relates to a charging socket (1) for an electric or hybrid vehicle, comprising a first socket (3), a second socket (5), the sockets (3, 5) forming the charging socket (1) and being arranged together in a charging compartment of a motor vehicle body, and a movable charging compartment cover, wherein the charging compartment can be covered by means of the charging compartment cover, and wherein a socket (3, 5), preferably the second socket (5) can be separately closed.
The invention relates to a motor vehicle door lock which is equipped with a locking mechanism (1, 2) substantially comprising a rotary latch (1) and a pawl (2). An operating lever chain (3, 4, 5) is also realised. Furthermore, there is at least one sensor (6) for sensing a functional state of the locking mechanism (1, 2), for example "electrically open" or "child-safe". According to the invention, the sensor (6) is designed to detect at least two different functional states and, to this end, interacts with at least a first lever (3) and a second lever (4) of the operating lever chain (3, 4, 5).
E05B 77/26 - Functions related to actuation of locks from the passenger compartment of the vehicle preventing use of an inner door handle, sill button, lock knob or the like specially adapted for child safety
E05B 81/64 - Monitoring or sensing, e.g. by using switches or sensors
The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, which is equipped with a locking mechanism (1, 2) substantially comprising a rotary latch (1) and a pawl (2). A first electromotive drive (4, 5, 6) at least for opening the locking mechanism (1, 2) and for acting on a first coupling element (7) is also realised. Furthermore, a second electromotive drive (10, 11) for acting on a second coupling element (12) is provided. According to the invention, the first electromotive drive (4, 5, 6), when opening the locking mechanism (1, 2), simultaneously works on a blocking slide (11), acting on the second coupling element (12), in the manner of a freewheel.
E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
E05B 81/16 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on locking elements for locking or unlocking action
38.
MOTOR VEHICLE LATCH, IN PARTICULAR MOTOR VEHICLE BACKREST LATCH
A motor vehicle latch, in particular a motor vehicle backrest latch, which is equipped with a locking mechanism consisting substantially of a catch and a pawl. A latch housing having a recess is also implemented. In addition, a damping means at the end side of the recess, a latch holder entering the recess in the direction of entry transferring the locking mechanism to its closed position, thereby moving against the damping means. In addition, the damping means has a plurality of recesses and at least one web. According to the invention, the web is designed as an arched web and its highest arch is convexly curved against the direction of entry of the latch holder.
B60N 2/36 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles convertible for other use into a loading platform
A motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock. Said motor vehicle door lock essentially has a locking mechanism consisting of a rotary latch and a pawl. Furthermore, at least one actuating lever and a release lever are realized which can be brought into engagement via a coupling element, in its coupled position, and can be brought out of engagement, in its uncoupled position. Finally, a mass inertia lever for urging the coupling element into its uncoupled position at least in a crash situation is also provided. According to the invention, the actuating lever has to undergo a 2-stroke actuation in order to open the locking mechanism during or after a crash situation.
A motor-vehicle lock, in particular a motor-vehicle door lock, which is equipped with a locking mechanism made up substantially of a rotary latch and a safety catch. Also provided are at least one actuating lever and a release lever which, by means of a coupling element, can be engaged with one another in the at least one coupled position of said coupling element and can be disengaged from one another in the uncoupled position of the coupling element. Additionally provided is an inertia lever for forcing the coupling element into its uncoupled position at least in the event of a crash. According to the invention, depending on the design of the actuating lever, the coupling element can be moved in a controlled manner into a first coupled position and a second coupled position.
The invention relates to the combination of a motor vehicle lock (1) and a motor vehicle lock functional unit (2). The motor vehicle lock (1) and the motor vehicle lock functional unit (2) are each of modular form, preferably with their own casings (6, 9), and are largely spatially and functionally separate from one another. The motor vehicle lock (1) and the motor vehicle lock functional unit (2) are furthermore mechanically coupled to one another by a connecting means (3). The motor vehicle lock functional unit (2) has an electric-motor drive (10, 11) and interacts with a remotely located actuating element (4, 5). According to the invention, for the purposes of implementing security functions, the motor vehicle lock functional unit (2) is equipped with a coupling element (13) that is controllable by means of the electric-motor drive (10, 11). The coupling element (13), when in a coupled state, defines a continuous mechanical connection from the actuating element (4, 5) to the motor vehicle lock (1) and, when in a decoupled state, defines an interrupted mechanical connection from the actuating element (4, 5) to the motor vehicle lock (1).
The invention relates to a lock (1) for a motor vehicle, in particular a tailgate lock, comprising a locking mechanism (2) having a rotary latch (3) and having at least one pawl (4, 5), wherein the rotary latch (3) can be latched in a pre-latching position and a main latching position, having a main latching pawl (5) and having a pre-latching pawl (4), wherein a pre-latching element (17) of the locking mechanism (2) is formed by an angled region of a metallic main body (18) of the rotary latch (3), and wherein the angled region (17) can be placed in engagement with a closing pawl of a closing device.
E05B 81/20 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
E05B 85/28 - Bolts rotating about an axis in which the member engaging the keeper is shaped as a toothed wheel or the like
The invention relates to a lock (1) for a motor vehicle, in particular a tailgate lock, comprising a locking mechanism (2) consisting of a rotary latch (3) and at least one pawl (4, 5), wherein the rotary latch (3) can be latched in a pre-latching position and in a main latching position, a pre-latching pawl (4) and a main latching pawl (5), wherein a pre-latching element (17) of the locking mechanism (2) is formed by an angled region of a metal main body (18) of the rotary latch (3), and wherein the angled region (17) can be placed in engagement with a closing pawl (25) of a closing device (23).
E05B 81/20 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
The invention relates to a lock (1) for a motor vehicle, having a locking mechanism (2) consisting of: a rotary latch (3) and at least one pawl (4, 5), the rotary latch (3) being latchable in a pre-latch position (36) and a main latch position (37); a pre-latch pawl (4) and a main latch pawl (5), a pre-latch (17) of the locking mechanism (2) being formed by an angled region of a metal main body (18) of the rotary latch (3), and the angled region (17) being engageable with a closure pawl (25) of a closure device (23).
E05B 81/20 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
The invention relates to a setting-open device for a motor vehicle door, in particular a handleless motor vehicle door, for example a handleless motor vehicle side door. For this purpose, the setting-open device is equipped with an electric-motor drive (1 to 4) and with an associated actuating element (5) for acting on a door leaf. The actuating element (5) acts on the door leaf with a travel-dependent force along the actuation travel (S) of said actuating element. The electric-motor drive (1 to 4) acts on the actuating element (5) by the interposition of a lever mechanism (7, 8), wherein the lever mechanism (7, 8) acts on the actuating element (5) by way of at least a short lever (7) and a long lever (8).
E05F 15/616 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms
E05B 81/20 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
The invention relates to an opening device for a motor vehicle door, in particular a handle-free motor vehicle door such as, for example, a handle-free motor vehicle side door. For this purpose, the opening device has an electromotive drive (1 to 4) and an associated actuator (5) for acting on a door leaf. The actuator (5) acts on the door leaf with a travel-dependent force along its actuating travel (S). According to the invention, the electromotive drive (1 to 4) acts on the actuator (5) with the interposition of a rack-and-pinion gear (7, 8), wherein the rack-and-pinion gear (7, 8) operates with different transmission ratios on the actuator (5) along its actuating travel (S).
E05F 15/619 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using flexible or rigid rack-and-pinion arrangements
The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock, comprising a locking mechanism which has a rotary latch and at least one pawl, wherein the rotary latch can be latched in at least one latching position by means of the pawl and the locking mechanism can be placed in engagement with a lock striker (28), a run-in buffer (21) arranged in a housing (31) of the motor vehicle lock, wherein the run-in buffer (21) can be placed in engagement with the lock striker (28), and an opening device which is arranged at least partially in the motor vehicle lock, wherein the opening device has an opener (20), and the opener (20) can be placed in engagement with the lock striker (28), wherein the opener (20) interacts with the run-in buffer (21).
E05B 77/38 - Cushion elements, elastic guiding elements or holding elements, e.g. for cushioning or damping the impact of the bolt against the striker during closing of the wing
E05B 81/20 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
E05F 15/60 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators
E05B 79/20 - Connections between movable lock parts using flexible connections, e.g. Bowden cables
The invention relates to a plug-in connector part for mechanical and electrical connection to a mating plug-in connector part, in particular relates to a charging socket (1) on a motor vehicle for coupling with a charging plug as constituent parts of an electric charging infrastructure for electric or hybrid motor vehicles, or vice versa, having a housing (2) composed of plastic and also having at least one electrical contact element (3), which is arranged in the housing (2). A cooling element (5), which is in thermal contact with the electrical contact element (3), is also realized. According to the invention, the contact element (3) and the cooling element (5) are electrically insulated from each other.
A method for closing and opening a motor vehicle door and a motor vehicle latch having a locking mechanism with a catch and at least one pawl, wherein a rotary movement of the catch can be locked in at least one latching position by means of the pawl, a drive device, with which the pawl can be transferred from a latching position into a release position for the catch, and a closing device, by means of which the pawl can be transferred from a latching position into a release position for the catch, and a closing device, it being possible by means of the closing device to transfer the latch from a pre-ratchet position into a main ratchet position, and it being possible by means of the drive device to control a coupling element in such a way that the vehicle part can be set up by means of the closing device.
E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
E05B 81/20 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
E05B 81/24 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by constructional features of the actuator or the power transmission
Vehicle door latch (1) for a motor vehicle (2) and configured to receive a main supply voltage (Vbatt) from a main power source (8) of the motor vehicle (2) during a normal operating condition, comprising a supercapacitor group (3) configured to store energy during the normal operating condition and to provide a backup supply voltage (Vsc) during a failure operating condition different from the normal operating condition, an electric motor (4) configured for actuating the Vehicle door latch (1) based on the main supply voltage (Vbatt) during the normal operating condition and on the backup supply voltage (Vsc) during the failure operating condition, and a four-quadrant controller (5) comprising four switches, whereby each two switches form a series circuit with the electric motor (4) connected to an intermediate point between the two switches and the two series circuits are connected in parallel, whereby during the failure operating condition the four-quadrant controller (5) is operated with the backup supply voltage (Vsc).
The invention relates to a motor vehicle locking unit, in particular for a motor vehicle lock and preferably a motor vehicle door lock. For this purpose, the locking unit is equipped with a locking lever (2) as a component of a securing unit and additionally a control lever (4) for acting on the locking lever (2). An electromagnet unit (5) is also provided, which alternatively retains and releases the locking lever (2). According to the invention, the locking lever (2) retained with the aid of the energised electromagnet unit (5) blocks the control lever (4) against unsecuring and prevents the actuating element (3) from being acted on.
E05B 77/02 - Vehicle locks characterised by special functions or purposes for accident situations
E05B 81/08 - Electrical using electromagnets or solenoids
E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
E05B 81/86 - Electrical circuits characterised by the power supply; Emergency power operation using capacitors
E05B 83/28 - Locks for glove compartments, console boxes, fuel inlet covers or the like
A locking device for a motor vehicle bonnet, wherein the locking device comprises a locking mechanism with a rotary latch and a pawl for locking the rotary latch in a main latching position. Wherein the locking device also comprises a catch hook which can define an opening movement of a lock retainer in a secure position which is between an intended closed position and an intended open position after opening the locking mechanism, wherein the catch hook comprises a load dependent barrier, and the locking device is designed such that a movement of the lock retainer in the direction of the barrier is defined by the barrier dependent on the load in the intended locked position, such that the lock retainer only goes in further than the intended closed position when there is an overload. A further developed locking device with pedestrian protection can also be provided.
A motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, which is equipped with a locking mechanism arranged in a lock housing and made up substantially of a rotary latch and a pawl. Furthermore, an electromotive drive is provided, in particular for the locking mechanism and an emergency power source for emergency electrical power supply of the drive. According to the invention, the emergency power source is arranged in the lock housing in such a way that it can be replaced.
A locking device for a motor vehicle bonnet, wherein the locking device comprises a locking mechanism with a rotary latch and a pawl for locking the rotary latch in a main latching position. Said locking device also comprises a catch hook which can define an opening movement of a lock retainer in a secure position which is between an intended closed position and an intended open position after opening the locking mechanism, wherein the catch hook comprises a load dependent barrier, and the locking device is designed such that a locking movement of the lock retainer is defined by the barrier in the intended closed position such that the lock retainer only goes in further than the intended closed position when there is an overload. A further developed locking device with pedestrian protection can also be provided.
An opening apparatus for a motor vehicle door element, comprising an electric drive, an actuator, more particularly a pusher element, acting on the door element, wherein the actuator can be adjusted by means of the electric drive and a transmission arranged between the electric drive and the actuator, such that the door element can be at least opened by means of the actuator, wherein a discontinuous transmission ratio is made possible by means of the transmission.
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
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MOTOR VEHICLE LOCK, IN PARTICULAR MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR LOCK
The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, which is provided with a locking mechanism (1, 2) substantially formed by a rotary latch (1) and a pawl (2). Also provided is a storage element (7, 8) that can be controlled by the rotary latch (1) and by means of which the pawl (2) can be temporarily held in its opened position (storage position) at least during opening of the locking mechanism (1, 2). In addition, an electromotive opening drive (4) for the pawl (2) is provided. According to the invention, the storage element (7, 8) is in the form of an electric control circuit (7, 8) for the electromotive opening drive (4).
E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
E05B 81/66 - Monitoring or sensing, e.g. by using switches or sensors the bolt position, i.e. the latching status
E05B 81/74 - Monitoring or sensing, e.g. by using switches or sensors the lock status, i.e. locked or unlocked condition by sensing the state of the actuator
The invention relates to a drive unit for motor vehicle applications, which is equipped with an electromotive drive (6, 7, 8) having an electric motor (6) and a drive wheel (8). In addition, an actuating element (5) which is acted upon by the drive wheel (8) is provided. A crown gear transmission stage is implemented between a pinion (7) on an output shaft of the electric motor (6) and the drive wheel (8). According to the invention, the drive wheel (8) has a spiral contour (9) and/or a toothed contour (11) for acting on the actuating element (5).
F16H 1/12 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion without gears having orbital motion involving only two intermeshing members with non-parallel axes
The invention relates to a motor vehicle door lock which is equipped with a motor vehicle-side door lock (1, 2) and a body-side lock holder (3) with a locking bolt (4), or vice versa. The motor vehicle door lock (1, 2) has a locking mechanism (1, 2) which consists substantially of a rotary latch (1) and a pawl (2). The door lock is also provided with a sensor (8) sensing functional positions of the locking mechanism (1, 2), which interacts with a magnet (9) for this purpose. The invention is characterized in that the magnet (9) is located on a lock holder bar (6).
A motor vehicle latch, in particular to a motor vehicle door latch, which is equipped with a locking mechanism consisting essentially of a catch and a pawl. Furthermore, a release lever rotatable about an axis of rotation is provided for the locking mechanism. In addition, an electromotive opening drive and a handle connected to a connecting means are provided. In order to open the locking mechanism, the opening drive acts by motor on the release lever, while the handle, including the connecting means, alternatively or additionally acts manually on the release lever. According to the invention, the opening drive acts on the release lever radially on the inside relative to the axis of rotation, and the connecting means acts on said release lever radially on the outside in relation to said axis of rotation.
E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
E05B 79/20 - Connections between movable lock parts using flexible connections, e.g. Bowden cables
A motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, which is equipped with a locking mechanism consisting substantially of a catch and a pawl as locking mechanism components. In addition, a latching element which is arranged in the engagement region between the two locking mechanism components and is pivotably mounted on the rotary latch or the pawl for the most part in a plane of the locking mechanism spanned by the two locking mechanism components. In addition, at least one guide element is implemented for additional axial and/or radial guidance of the latching element. According to the invention, the guide element is designed as a holding plate which overlaps the latching element laterally and is oriented largely parallel to the plane of the locking mechanism.
The invention relates to a method for locking a component that is moveably arranged on a motor vehicle, and a motor vehicle door lock having a motor vehicle lock with a locking mechanism (4) formed by a rotary latch (6) and at least one pawl df), wherein the rotary latch (6) can be engaged in at least one latch position by means of the pawl (15), a reinforcing plate (5), wherein at least the shafts (16, 17) of the rotary latch (6) and at least one pawl (15) can be connected by means of the reinforcing plate (5), a lock holder (2, 18), wherein the rotary latch (6) engages around the lock holder (2, 18) at least in a latch position, and wherein the lock holder (2, 18) can be brought into an engaging position with the reinforcing plate (5).
The invention relates to a lock holder (1) for a motor vehicle door lock, having a lock holder plate (2) and a lock holder bracket (3) which is secured to the lock holder plate (2). The lock holder bracket (3) is formed with a locking pin (5), a central piece (6, 6'), and a connecting pin (7), and the lock holder bracket (3) is designed in at least two parts.
The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, which is equipped with a locking mechanism (1, 2) substantially comprising a rotary latch (1) and a pawl (2). An actuation lever chain (3, 4, 5, 6, 7) is also provided, comprising an associated door handle (7) and an electromotive drive (9, 10, 11). As well as a security unit (5, 6; 12, 13), wherein the electromotive drive (9, 10, 11) acts on both the locking mechanism (1, 2) for the purpose of electrical opening and on the security unit (5, 6; 12, 13), and at least temporarily acts upon same during the electrical opening. According to the invention, the locking mechanism (1, 2) can be opened via a two-stroke actuation of the door handle (7) in addition to the electromotive drive (9, 10, 11), wherein the two-stroke actuation is disabled during the electrical opening.
E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
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 77/28 - Functions related to actuation of locks from the passenger compartment of the vehicle preventing use of an inner door handle, sill button, lock knob or the like for anti-theft purposes, e.g. double-locking or super-locking
The invention relates to an opener device for a motor vehicle door (1), comprising a drive (2; 6, 7) for an opener element (3) and additionally comprising at least one sensor (4) and a holding element (9) which acts on the opener element (3) and/or the motor vehicle door (1). According to the invention, the sensor (4) is designed as a crash sensor (4). The opener element (3) additionally acts on the motor vehicle door (1) on the basis of crash signals of the crash sensor (4), and the holding element (9) secures the motor vehicle door (1) and/or the opener element (3) in the initiated open position.
E05F 15/611 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings
E05B 81/20 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
E05B 81/64 - Monitoring or sensing, e.g. by using switches or sensors
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MOTOR VEHICLE LATCH, IN PARTICULAR A MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR LATCH
The invention relates to a motor vehicle latch, in particular a motor vehicle door latch, which is equipped with a latch case (1) and a latch cover (4, 5) as substantial components of a latch housing (1, 4, 5). The latch case (1) and the latch cover (4, 5) can be connected to one another. In addition, the latch case (1) is equipped with a raised edge (1a) at least on part of the circumference. According to the invention, the latch cover (4, 5) overlaps the raised edge (1a) with an overhang flange (4a) when installed on the latch case (1 ).
The invention relates to a motor vehicle latch, in particular to a motor vehicle door latch, which is equipped with a locking mechanism (1, 2) consisting essentially of a catch (1) and a pawl (2). Furthermore, a release lever (3) rotatable about an axis of rotation (4) is provided for the locking mechanism (1, 2). In addition, an electromotive opening drive (8, 9) and a handle (10) connected to a connecting means (11) are provided. In order to open the locking mechanism (1, 2), the opening drive (8, 9) acts by motor on the release lever (3), while the handle (10), including the connecting means (11), alternatively or additionally acts manually on the release lever (3). According to the invention, the opening drive (8, 9) acts on the release lever (3) radially on the inside relative to the axis of rotation (4), and the connecting means (11) acts on said release lever radially on the outside in relation to said axis of rotation.
E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
A motor vehicle latch, in particular a motor vehicle door latch, which is equipped with a latch case and a latch cover as substantial components of a latch housing. The latch case and the latch cover can be connected to one another. In addition, the latch case is equipped with a raised edge at least on part of the circumference. According to the invention, the latch cover overlaps the raised edge with an overhang flange when installed on the latch case.
The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, which is equipped with a locking mechanism (1, 2) consisting substantially of a catch (1) and a pawl (2) as locking mechanism components (1, 2). In addition, a latching element (3) which is arranged in the engagement region between the two locking mechanism components (1, 2) and is pivotably mounted on the rotary latch (1) or the pawl (2) for the most part in a plane of the locking mechanism (E) spanned by the two locking mechanism components (1, 2). In addition, at least one guide element (4) is implemented for additional axial and/or radial guidance of the latching element (3). According to the invention, the guide element (4) is designed as a holding plate which overlaps the latching element (3) laterally and is oriented largely parallel to the plane of the locking mechanism (E).
The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, comprising a locking mechanism (1, 2) substantially including a rotary latch (1) and a pawl (2), and comprising an electromotive drive (4, 5, 6, 7) which acts on both a release lever (3) for electrically opening the locking mechanism (1, 2) and substantially simultaneously on a security element (14, 15, 16) and also cooperates with a control element (9, 10, 11, 12, 13), wherein, when electrically opening the locking mechanism (1, 2) in the opening direction (EÖ) of the electromotive drive (4, 5, 6, 7, 8), the control element (9, 10, 11, 12, 13) transfers the security unit (14, 15, 16) at least temporarily into a control position opposite its starting position and it transfers same preferably back into its starting position when reversing said electromotive drive.
E05B 77/26 - Functions related to actuation of locks from the passenger compartment of the vehicle preventing use of an inner door handle, sill button, lock knob or the like specially adapted for child safety
E05B 77/28 - Functions related to actuation of locks from the passenger compartment of the vehicle preventing use of an inner door handle, sill button, lock knob or the like for anti-theft purposes, e.g. double-locking or super-locking
E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
E05B 81/16 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on locking elements for locking or unlocking action
The invention relates to a lock holder (1) for a motor vehicle door lock, having a lock holder plate (2) and a lock holder bracket (3) which is secured to the lock holder plate (2). The lock holder bracket (3) is formed with a locking pin (7), a central piece (9), and a connecting pin (10), and the central piece (9) is equipped with a projection (8) in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the central piece (8). The lock holder (1) is designed in at least two parts.
The invention relates to a lock holder (1) for a motor vehicle door lock comprising a lock holder plate (2), a locking bolt (3), a center piece (4) and a connecting bolt (5), the lock holder (1) comprising a separate locking bolt (3) and a separately formed connecting bolt (5).
The invention relates to a lock striker (1, 25) for a motor vehicle door lock, having a lock striker plate (2, 30) and a lock striker bracket (3) which is secured to the lock striker plate. The lock striker bracket (3) is formed with a locking pin (4), a central piece (6), and a connecting region (7, 24), wherein the lock striker bracket (3) is designed in at least two parts, and the central piece (6) and the connecting region (7, 24) are made of a sheet metal strip (5, 23).
The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, which is equipped with a main module (1) for accommodating a locking mechanism (2, 3) and an actuating lever mechanism (5) in a main housing (4). In addition, at least one supplementary module (2) having a supplementary housing (6) is provided. The main housing (4) and the supplementary housing (6) are mechanically detachably coupled to one another. According to the invention, in the course of the mechanical coupling, both modules (1, 2) are electrically connected to one another without connectors by means of plug contacts (10) that engage in plug sockets (9).
The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, which is equipped with a locking mechanism (1, 2) consisting substantially of a rotary latch (1) and a pawl (2). Furthermore, an actuating lever chain (9, 10, 11, 12) is provided for the locking mechanism (1, 2). In addition, at least one functional unit (14, 15, 16; 8, 13) driven by an electric motor (7, 13) is provided, said functional unit being optionally and interchangeably accommodated in an associated lock housing (3, 4). According to the invention, the functional unit (14, 15, 16; 8, 13) is designed as an opening drive (14, 15, 16) and/or active mass inertia element (8, 13).
E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
E05B 81/20 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
An electric charging device for a motor vehicle, having a locking unit and a charge plug socket. The locking unit is equipped with a motor drive for adjusting a latch element, and the latch element is designed to releasably lock a charge plug in the charge plug socket. The locking unit and the charge plug socket are releasably connected together via at least two connection aids. According to the invention, each of the two connection aids is designed as a respective combination of a latch element and a mating latch element.
An electromotive locking unit for an electrical charging device of a motor vehicle, in particular an electric or hybrid motor vehicle. The locking unit is equipped with an electric motor and a transmission connected downstream thereof and furthermore with a locking element, which can be linearly applied by the transmission, for detachably locking a charging plug in a charging socket of the electrical charging device. In addition, at least one stop for the locking element is provided. According to the invention, the stop for the locking element is designed as an elastic end stop buffer which is held in a recess of the locking element.
A closing device for a motor vehicle lock, in particular to a closing aid for a motor vehicle door lock. According to its basic design, said closing aid has a locking mechanism substantially consisting of a rotary latch and a pawl. Furthermore, an electric motor and a transmission following the electric motor are realized. The transmission operates on the rotary latch at least during a closing operation. According to the invention, for the mechanical interruption of the closing operation, the transmission has a force flux element which can be selectively engaged and disengaged.
E05B 81/20 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
E05B 81/34 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by constructional features of the actuator or the power transmission - Details of the actuator transmission of geared transmissions
The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, which is provided with an actuation lever chain (2, 3, 4, 5, 8) having at least one locking lever (5) and an actuation lever (4). The lock is also provided with an electromagnet unit (6) that alternatively retains and releases the locking lever (5). According to the invention the lock also comprises a sensor (7) monitoring the electromagnet unit (6).
E05B 77/24 - Functions related to actuation of locks from the passenger compartment of the vehicle preventing use of an inner door handle, sill button, lock knob or the like
E05B 81/08 - Electrical using electromagnets or solenoids
E05B 81/64 - Monitoring or sensing, e.g. by using switches or sensors
E05B 81/74 - Monitoring or sensing, e.g. by using switches or sensors the lock status, i.e. locked or unlocked condition by sensing the state of the actuator
The invention relates to a motor vehicle locking device, in particular a motor vehicle lock and preferably a motor vehicle bonnet lock. The motor vehicle locking device is equipped with a locking mechanism (2, 3) which consists substantially of a rotary latch (2) and a pawl (3). Furthermore, a lock case (7) is provided for mounting the locking mechanism (2, 3). The lock case (7) is designed to be deformable in response to forces (F) that are acting thereon and those caused by acceleration, for example in the event of a crash. According to the invention, above a certain force (F) the deformable lock case (7) rests against the locking mechanism (2, 3) in order to increase a common section modulus.
The invention relates to a motor vehicle locking device, in particular a motor vehicle lock and preferably a motor vehicle bonnet lock, the basic design of which is equipped with a locking mechanism (1, 2) consisting substantially of a rotary latch (1) and a pawl (2) and with at least one ejector element (2, 7) to which a spring (6, 8) is applied. The ejector element (2, 7) acts directly or indirectly on the rotary latch (1) in the opening direction. According to the invention, the pawl (2) functions as the first ejector element (2) and, to this end, rests with its locking tooth (2a), which is lifted out of or off a detent (1a, 1b) on the rotary latch (1), against a stop edge (1c) of the rotary latch (1) and acts on the rotary latch (1) by means of the spring (6).
E05B 77/36 - Noise prevention; Anti-rattling means
E05B 81/20 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
E05B 83/24 - Locks for luggage compartments, car boot lids or car bonnets for car bonnets
The invention relates to a motor vehicle locking device, in particular a motor vehicle lock, preferably a motor vehicle bonnet lock, which is equipped with a locking mechanism (1, 2) consisting substantially of a rotary latch (1) and a pawl (2). Furthermore, a release element (5) is provided for lifting out the pawl (2). By lifting out the pawl (2), the locking mechanism (1, 2) first assumes a pre-latch position and then, after the pawl (2) has been subjected to a force again, an open position. For this purpose, the pawl (2) has a sliding pin (2a) that interacts with a slot (8) on the rotary latch (1). According to the invention, the pawl (2) also has a guide pin (2b) that interacts with an outer contour (1c, 1d) of the rotary latch (1).
E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
E05B 83/24 - Locks for luggage compartments, car boot lids or car bonnets for car bonnets
E05B 85/26 - Cooperation between bolts and detents
82.
MOTOR VEHICLE LOCK ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME
The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock assembly, in particular a motor vehicle bonnet lock assembly, which is equipped with a mechanical module (1) and an electrical module (2). The mechanical module (1) has at least one locking mechanism (3, 4) and a lock housing (5). In addition, the electrical module (2) is equipped with at least one electrical component carrier (6) and at least one electrical/electronic component (7) arranged thereon. The electrical module (2) can be fastened to the lock housing (5) of the mechanical module (1). According to the invention, the electrical component carrier (6) of the electrical module (2) engages releasably and electrically in a distortion-free manner into a corresponding latching aperture (5a) of the lock housing (5) of the mechanical module (1) by way of a latching lug (6a) in the course of a pivoting movement.
The invention relates to a motor vehicle locking device, in particular a motor vehicle lock and preferably a motor vehicle bonnet lock. The motor vehicle locking device has a lock case (6) for mounting a locking mechanism (3, 4) consisting substantially of a rotary latch (3) and a pawl (4). Furthermore, an actuating lever mechanism (5) is preferably provided for interaction with the locking mechanism (3, 4). Moreover, at least one stepped pin (7, 8) that is fixed in the lock case (6) is provided for mounting the locking mechanism (3, 4) and/or the actuating lever mechanism (5). A spring element (9) is located on the stepped pin (7, 8). The stepped pin (7, 8) consists of two parts: a metal core element (8) and, on the outer periphery, a plastic sleeve (7). According to the invention, the plastic sleeve (7) is fitted onto the core element (8).
The invention relates to a method and an associated device for controlling a motor vehicle door or motor vehicle flap. To this end, a drive (11) is provided for a leaf (2) of the motor vehicle door or motor vehicle flap that can be moved relative to a motor vehicle body (1). The invention also relates to a sensor (9, 10) for detecting individual or a plurality of static and/or dynamic parameters of the leaf (2) and a self-learning control unit (8) that evaluates values of the sensor (9, 10). According to the invention, the control unit (8) evaluates the parameters of the leaf (2) for the purpose of user identification.
The invention relates to a motor vehicle locking device, in particular a motor vehicle lock and preferably a motor vehicle door lock. The motor vehicle locking device has a locking mechanism (1, 2) which consists substantially of a rotary latch (1) and a pawl (2). Furthermore, an electric motor drive (4, 5, 6, 7) is provided for opening the locking mechanism (1, 2). Moreover, an emergency opening device (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14) is provided for opening the lock (1, 2) in the event of an emergency manually and/or using a motor. The emergency opening device (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14) is equipped with at least one electronic control unit (14) for evaluating at least one emergency opening signal. According to the invention, the control unit (14) of the emergency opening device (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14) is designed as an application-specific integrated circuit (14) or ASIC.
E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
E05B 81/34 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by constructional features of the actuator or the power transmission - Details of the actuator transmission of geared transmissions
E05B 81/90 - Manual override in case of power failure
86.
ELECTRICAL LOCKING SYSTEM FOR MOTOR VEHICLES HAVING AN EMERGENCY SUPPLY DEVICE
The invention relates to an electrical locking system (2) for a motor vehicle (1), comprising a plurality of lock devices (3), in particular electrically operable locks, each having an actuator to which electricity can be applied and which serves at least for unlocking and/or opening a motor vehicle door (9) and/or motor vehicle flap (10), each lock device (3) comprising an emergency supply device (5) having at least one energy store (6) that is designed to provide a supply voltage to the lock device (3) at least for the purposes of unlocking and/or opening the lock device (3) in an emergency operating mode that arises as a result of a predetermined emergency situation, in particular in the event of a failure of a main electrical power source of the motor vehicle (1), the electrical locking system being characterized in that the individual energy stores (6) of the emergency supply devices (5) are electrically interconnected (8).
The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock (11) having a control device (1), wherein the control device (1) comprises a circuit board (2, 12) having a first plane (A-A, D-D) and electronic components (3, 20) which are arranged thereon and are connected to the circuit board (2, 12), and an energy store (4, 15, 16) which is connected to the circuit board (2, 12) and is arranged in a second plane (B-B, C-C) offset with respect to the first plane (A-A, D-D) and at least partially above the electronic components (3, 20).
The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, which is provided with a locking mechanism (1, 2) substantially formed by a rotary latch (1) and a pawl (2). In addition, at least one first electric motor drive (5, 6, 7) is produced which shifts a first coupling element (9) of a first actuation lever chain (3, 9, 11) optionally into the "coupled" and "decoupled" positions. Another, second electric motor drive (14, 15) is also provided. According to the invention, the second electric motor drive (14, 15) is designed such that it optionally blocks or releases a second coupling element (18) of a second actuation lever chain (3, 18, 19) that can also be shifted by the first electric motor drive (5, 6, 7). In this way, according to both drives (5, 6, 7; 14, 15), the two actuation lever chains (3, 9, 11; 3, 18, 19) are designed such that selectively either both are closed/open or only one is closed/open.
E05B 77/26 - Functions related to actuation of locks from the passenger compartment of the vehicle preventing use of an inner door handle, sill button, lock knob or the like specially adapted for child safety
E05B 77/28 - Functions related to actuation of locks from the passenger compartment of the vehicle preventing use of an inner door handle, sill button, lock knob or the like for anti-theft purposes, e.g. double-locking or super-locking
The invention relates to a motor vehicle locking device, in particular a motor vehicle lock and preferably a motor vehicle bonnet lock, which is equipped with a locking mechanism (4, 5) which consists substantially of a rotary latch (4) and a pawl (5). Also provided is an ejector lever (7) which is preloaded by means of a spring (6) and is intended to act on a locking bolt (3) which interacts with the locking mechanism (4, 5). According to the invention, the spring (6) is formed as a leg spring (6) which is fastened to a bearing dome (8) defining an axis of the ejector lever (7).
A locking device of an electrical connector half, which locking device is driven by an electric motor, for establishing an electrical connection to another electrical connector half to charge an electric or hybrid vehicle by plugging the other electrical connector half into the first-mentioned electrical connector half, having a movable locking pin for locking in the other electrical connector half plugged into the electrical connector half, and a sensor element arranged on the locking device, wherein, by means of the sensor element, at least one position, in particular an end position, of the locking pin can be determined, and wherein at least one switch means and a resistor are integrated in a circuit of the sensor element, such that at least one further position of the locking pin can be determined.
The invention relates to a motor vehicle locking device, in particular a motor vehicle lock and preferably a motor vehicle bonnet lock. The locking device is equipped with a locking mechanism (1, 2) which consists substantially of a rotary latch (1) and a pawl (2). Also provided is a leg spring (5) for acting on a locking bolt (3) which interacts with the locking mechanism (1, 2). According to the invention, the leg spring (5) has a rectangular cross section.
E05B 77/36 - Noise prevention; Anti-rattling means
E05B 81/20 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
E05B 83/24 - Locks for luggage compartments, car boot lids or car bonnets for car bonnets
The present invention relates to a motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, which is equipped with a locking mechanism (1, 2) substantially comprising a rotary latch (1) and a pawl (2), and which is also equipped with at least one actuating lever chain (4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10) for the locking mechanism (1, 2). The actuating lever chain (4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10) has at least one actuating lever (4), a coupling element (5, 6) and an adjusting element (7, 8). Also provided is at least one mass inertia element (12, 13) which interacts with the adjusting element (7, 8) at least in the event of a crash. According to the invention, the adjusting element (7, 8) is formed in at least two parts with a first adjusting lever (7) and a second adjusting lever (8), wherein the mass inertia element (12, 13) mechanically separates the two adjusting levers (7, 8) from one another in the event of a crash.
A method for controlling at least one motor-vehicle closure element, more particularly a motor-vehicle door. A personal transmitting unit is sensed by at least one closure-element receiving unit. According to the invention, the personal transmitting unit is located by means of at least two spatially distanced closure element-side receiving units and is evaluated in accordance with its relative position and/or velocity in comparison with the motor-vehicle closure element.
E05B 81/78 - Detection of handle operation; Detection of a user approaching a handle; Electrical switching actions performed by handles as part of a hands-free locking or unlocking operation
E05F 15/77 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation using wireless control
E05F 15/73 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to movement or presence of persons or objects
The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, which is provided with an actuation lever chain (4, 5, 6, 7, 8) for a locking mechanism (1, 2). The actuation lever chain (4, 5, 6, 7, 8) has at least one actuation lever (5) and a coupling element (7). A mass inertia element (9, 10) is also produced, which acts on the coupling element (7) at least in the event of a crash. As well as a spring (11) acting on the mass inertia element (9, 10). According to the invention, the spring (11) is designed to be double-acting, with a crash spring part (11a) and an engaging spring part (11b).
A motor vehicle having a motor vehicle lock which is paired with a movable door element and which comprises a locking mechanism consisting of a rotary latch and at least one pawl. In an open position of the locking mechanism, at least one part of an inlet region for a lock holder can be released. The motor vehicle also has an actuation means which is arranged in the free inlet region, wherein the actuation means forms at least one part of an energy power supply of the motor vehicle lock.
E05B 81/82 - Electrical circuits characterised by the power supply; Emergency power operation using batteries other than the vehicle main battery
E05B 77/26 - Functions related to actuation of locks from the passenger compartment of the vehicle preventing use of an inner door handle, sill button, lock knob or the like specially adapted for child safety
A motor vehicle lock housing arrangement which is equipped with at least one lock housing and one carrier housing. The lock housing is designed to receive at least one locking-mechanism-side component, such as an actuator. The carrier housing has at least one electronics carrier. The lock housing and the carrier housing are connected together in a media-tight manner. According to the invention, the carrier housing and the electronics carrier define a pre-assembled structural unit, which is coupled modularly to the lock housing with at least one seal interposed.
A motor vehicle lock comprising a locking mechanism having a rotary latch and at least one pawl, wherein the rotary latch can be engaged in at least one engaging position by means of the pawl, a release lever, wherein the locking mechanism can be transferred from the engaging positions into a release position by means of the release lever, and an electrical drive unit for actuating the release lever. According to the invention, the pawl and the actuation lever and the release lever are accommodated in the motor vehicle lock such that they can swivel about a central axis.
E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
E05B 81/34 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by constructional features of the actuator or the power transmission - Details of the actuator transmission of geared transmissions
99.
MOTOR VEHICLE LOCK, IN PARTICULAR MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR LOCK
A motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, which in its basic design is equipped with a locking mechanism consisting essentially of a rotary latch and a pawl. In addition, an accumulator lever that is controllable by the rotary latch is realized, which temporarily holds the pawl in its open position (accumulator position) at least during an opening process of the locking mechanism. According to the invention, a common spring acting on the rotary latch and the accumulator lever is provided.
E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
E05B 85/26 - Cooperation between bolts and detents
100.
OPENING APPARATUS FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR ELEMENT
A motor vehicle lock having a locking mechanism with a rotary latch and at least one pawl, wherein a rotary movement of the rotary latch can be locked by means of the pawl, an electric drive device with which the pawl can be transferred from a locking position into a release position for the locking mechanism, and an opening device, wherein a vehicle part interacting with the motor vehicle lock can be moved by means of the opening device from a closed position into an open position, and wherein a safety means is provided, wherein the safety means makes it possible to hold the vehicle part in the event of a power failure.
E05B 81/90 - Manual override in case of power failure
E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
E05B 81/16 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on locking elements for locking or unlocking action
