CN110644870A

CN110644870A - Motor vehicle locking module with foldable support

Info

Publication number: CN110644870A
Application number: CN201810677327.0A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 钱宇峰; 刘翔飞; 陈龙
Original assignee: Kaikaite Stock Co
Current assignee: Kaikaite Stock Co; Kiekert AG
Priority date: 2018-06-27
Filing date: 2018-06-27
Publication date: 2020-01-03
Also published as: DE112019003238A5; WO2020003061A1

Abstract

The object of the invention is to provide a locking system module for a motor vehicle, which has a low transport cost. To accomplish this task, the locking system module includes a vehicle latch, an arcuate handle, and a substantially elongated connector that connects the vehicle latch to the arcuate handle. The arcuate handle is rotatably coupled to the link and is capable of being rotated back and forth between an installation position and a transport position. In the installed position, the longitudinal axis of the bow-shaped handle projects transversely beyond the connecting piece. In the installed position, the longitudinal axis of the bow handle and the longitudinal axis of the connecting element form an angle of between 60 ° and 110 °, preferably between 70 ° and 90 °. In the transport position, the longitudinal axis of the bow handle extends parallel or at least substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the connecting element. In the transport position, the longitudinal axis of the bow handle and the longitudinal axis of the connecting element form an angle of between 0 ° and 20 °, preferably between 0 ° and 10 °. In the transport position, the angle is preferably 0 °.

Description

Motor vehicle locking module with foldable support

Technical Field

The invention relates to a locking system module for a motor vehicle. The invention also relates to a locking system module conveying method.

Background

Automotive locking systems include locks for doors or covers of automobiles. The lock has a locking member comprising a rotary pawl and at least one pawl for locking the rotary pawl in at least one locking position. The operating mechanism of such a locking system is used for opening the door or lid and thus allows unlocking or opening of the locking member. By operation of the operating mechanism, the pawl is moved out of its locking position and the locking member is finally opened. The door or lid is then opened. Such locks generally include a lock housing in which a locking member is disposed.

The operating mechanism is generally provided with an unlocking lever that is operated to unlock the lock member. Such an unlocking lever is connected to the operating lever, for example. The lever may be an outer or inner handle supported by the arcuate handle of the respective door or cover. If such an operating lever is operated, the lock release lever is rotated to thereby unlock the lock member and unlock the lock.

It is known to assemble the components of such a locking system as a module in order to simplify and/or speed up the installation in a motor vehicle. The module means: the component parts are first connected to each other, i.e. preassembled. These interconnected components are then installed in the vehicle, i.e. finally installed. The components of the locking system that are already preassembled, i.e., connected to one another, before they are installed in the motor vehicle form a locking system module in the sense of the present invention. The locking system module according to the invention may comprise the above-mentioned components individually or in combination.

Locking system modules are known from the publications DE 10304203B 4 and DE 10032499 a 1. The width of the locking system module disclosed by the publication DE 10304203B 4 can be varied by means of a swinging lever to simplify the final installation. The locking system module described in publication DE 10032499 a1 can be put into a space-saving position to simplify the final installation.

In practice, such a locking system module is manufactured at a location which is different from the location at which the locking system module is installed in the motor vehicle. In such a transport, it is advantageous if the locking system module is small, in order to be able to keep the transport volume, and thus the transport costs, small.

Disclosure of Invention

The object of the invention is to provide a locking system module for a motor vehicle, which can be transported with little effort.

The object of the invention is achieved by a locking system module having the features of the first claim and by a method having the features of the subclaims. Advantageous embodiments result from the dependent claims.

To accomplish this task, the locking system module according to the invention comprises a vehicle lock, a bow handle and a substantially elongated connecting element which connects the vehicle lock to the bow handle. The arcuate handle is rotatably coupled to the link and is rotatable back and forth between an installation position and a transport position. In the installed position, the longitudinal axis of the bow handle projects laterally beyond the connecting element. In the installed position, the longitudinal axis of the bow handle and the longitudinal axis of the connecting element, in particular, enclose an angle of between 60 ° and 110 °, preferably between 70 ° and 90 °. In the transport position, the longitudinal axis of the bow handle extends parallel or at least substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the connecting piece. In the transport position, the longitudinal axis of the bow handle and the longitudinal axis of the connecting element, in particular, enclose an angle of between 0 ° and 20 °, preferably between 0 ° and 10 °. In the transport position, this angle is particularly preferably 0 °.

The connecting element is substantially elongate, i.e. extends in one spatial direction in an elongate manner compared to the other two spatial directions. The "elongated" direction of extension is referred to as the "longitudinal axis". The extension of the connecting element in the direction of its longitudinal axis in principle exceeds its extension in the other two spatial directions by a multiple. The length of the connecting element along its longitudinal axis is preferably at least three times, in particular preferably at least four times, the extent of the connecting element in the other two spatial directions.

The term "longitudinal axis" is intended to have the same meaning with respect to other components. Thus, for example, an arched handle has in principle a longer extension in one spatial direction than in the other two spatial directions, to be precise a multiple longer extension. The "longitudinal axis" here also refers to the "elongate" extension direction of the bow handle.

The length of the bow grip along the longitudinal axis is preferably at least three times, particularly preferably at least four times, the extension thereof in the other two spatial directions. The arcuate handle length may correspond to the connector length. That is, the difference in length between these two parts is small and may be, for example, at most 20%, preferably at most 10%. "length" refers to the extension along the longitudinal axis. For example, the arcuate handle length may be 120% of the connector length, or vice versa.

The connecting member may be, for example, a rod, a tube or a rail. The connecting element may be a rectangular plate having two long sides and two end sides which are shorter than the long sides. The elongate connecting member may be strip-shaped. The elongated connectors may be constructed of metal or plastic. The elongated connectors may be made of sheet metal. That is, the elongated connecting element may in particular be manufactured from a plastic strip or a metal strip, which allows a very simple and structurally suitable construction.

The connecting piece may have a sealing lip for facilitating the desired sealing in the mounted state. The sealing lip may be held in place by a groove of the connecting piece. The sealing lip then projects out of the groove. The sealing lip can project laterally beyond the connecting piece. The sealing lip extends in particular along the longitudinal axis of the connection piece. The sealing lip can be produced in one piece with the connecting piece, and in particular particularly when the connecting piece and thus the sealing lip consist of plastic. The connecting piece can achieve an additional effect by means of the sealing lip.

The length of the connecting piece is matched to the installation situation and thus corresponds at least to the distance between the mounting location of the handle and the mounting location of the vehicle lock.

The vehicle lock can also be elongate, i.e. it has a greater extension in the first spatial direction than the vehicle lock in the other two spatial directions. The longitudinal axis of the motor vehicle lock then preferably also runs parallel or at least substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the connecting element in order to be able to further reduce the transport costs.

The vehicle lock preferably rests against both sides of the connecting piece to thereby facilitate a compact and thus easily transportable construction.

The vehicle lock may be short in one spatial direction compared to the extension of the vehicle lock in the other two spatial directions. In this embodiment, the vehicle lock is preferably connected to the connecting element such that the short extension forms a right angle with the longitudinal axis of the connecting element. This also helps to make a small transport volume sufficient for transporting the module, in order thereby to reduce the transport costs.

Advantageously, the vehicle lock is rigidly, i.e. immovably, connected to the bow handle in order to reduce packaging and final assembly costs, in particular when the longitudinal axis of the vehicle lock is oriented parallel or at least substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the connecting piece.

In one embodiment of the invention, the module comprises a bowden cable and/or a support lever, whereby a locking part of the vehicle lock is unlocked, and thus unlocked, for example by operating a handle supported by an arcuate handle. The bowden cable and/or the support rod are advantageously connected to the motor vehicle lock, so that the bowden cable and/or the support rod extend from the connection point to the bow handle, specifically to a hinge which rotatably connects the bow handle to the connecting piece. The bowden cable and/or the support rod then extend straight or at least substantially straight between the hinge region and the fixing point. By means of the described design, it is further better to make a small transport volume sufficient for the module, so that transport can take place at low transport costs.

In an advantageous embodiment, the vehicle lock is a stop for the bow handle when the bow handle is rotated from its mounting position into its transport position. That is, the lock prevents the arcuate handle from rotating beyond its shipping position. The module can thus be quickly and reliably prepared for transport.

In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, a locking element is provided which locks the locking system module in the installation position and/or in the transport position. This simplifies packaging of the locking system module for shipping when locked in the shipping position. But this also simplifies the final installation when the locking system module is locked in the installed position. Instead of the locking elements, however, other fastening means can also be provided for fastening the locking system module in the installation position and/or the transport position. The securing mechanism must be released in the secured state of the locking system module only before the arcuate handle can be rotated relative to the mount.

Drawings

The present invention will be described in detail with reference to examples. The scope of the claims is not to be limited by the embodiments. The claimed subject matter may include one or more of the features additionally obtainable from the embodiments, wherein:

figure 1 shows the locking system module in the installed position,

fig. 2 shows the locking system module in a transport position.

Detailed Description

Fig. 1 shows a locking system module 1 for a motor vehicle in the installed position. The locking system module 1 comprises a car lock 2, an arcuate handle 3 and a connecting piece 4. The connecting piece 4 connects the car lock 2 with the bow handle 3. The bow handle 3 is rotatably connected to the connecting piece 4 by a shaft 5 and further by a hinge connection.

In the installed position shown in fig. 1, the longitudinal axis 6 of the arcuate grip 3, shown in dotted lines, projects laterally to the left from the attachment piece. In this mounting position, the longitudinal axis 6 of the arcuate grip 3 encloses an angle of approximately 80 ° with the longitudinal axis 7 of the connecting piece 4, which is shown in dotted lines.

The arcuate handle 3 is elongate, more specifically substantially longer along its longitudinal axis 6 than it is tall and wide. The connecting element 4 is also elongate and is also much longer along its longitudinal axis 7 than it is high and wide. The length of the arcuate handle 3 is equal to the length of the link 4. The difference in length between the arcuate handle 3 and the link 4 is less than 5%.

The connecting element 4 is in the form of a rectangular strip. The arcuate handle 3 is geometrically matched to its installation into the vehicle and can therefore have a slightly more complex shape than is the case in fig. 1. The locking system module 1 can have, in addition to the arched handle 3, a handle (not shown) supported by the arched handle 3. It is especially an outer door handle.

The connecting piece 7 has a sealing lip 8. The sealing lip 8 projects upwards from the connecting piece 4 and extends along the longitudinal axis 7 of the connecting piece 4. The length of the connecting element 4 is adapted to the installation situation and corresponds to the distance between the installation point of the bow handle 3 (with the handle connected thereto) and the installation point of the vehicle lock 2 in the vehicle.

The vehicle lock 2 is also elongate along its longitudinal axis 9, shown in dotted lines. The longitudinal axis 9 of the motor vehicle lock 2 extends parallel to the longitudinal axis 7 of the connecting element 4. The vehicle lock 2 is rigidly, i.e. immovably, connected to the connecting element 4. A part of the car lock 2 protrudes to the left below the connecting piece 4. Another part of the car lock 2 is located on the right side and is higher than the thickness of the connecting piece 4. The vehicle lock 2 thus adjoins both sides of the connecting element 4 and can therefore be connected very firmly to the connecting element 4. The car lock 2 has a height and width less than the length.

The locking system module 1 comprises a bowden cable 10 and a support rod 11. The bowden cable 10 and the support rod 11 are connected to the lock 2 such that the bowden cable 10 and the support rod 11 extend from their respective car lock connection points 12 or 13 towards the shaft 5 which rotatably connects the arcuate handle 3 with the connecting member 4. The bowden cable 10 and the support rod 11 extend substantially straight between the region of the shaft 5 and the respective mounting points 12, 13. This is already true for the installation position shown in fig. 1.

Fig. 2 shows the locking system module 1 of fig. 1 in a transport position. Fig. 2 shows that the lock 2 is a stop for the arcuate handle 3 when the arcuate handle is rotated from its mounting position as shown in fig. 1 to its transport position as shown in fig. 2. That is, the latch 2 prevents the arcuate handle 3 from rotating beyond its transport position.

List of reference numerals

1 locking system module

2: automobile lock

3: bow-shaped handle

4: connecting piece

5 shaft-shaped hinge connection

6 longitudinal axis of bow-shaped handle

Longitudinal axis of the connecting piece

8: sealing lip

Longitudinal axis of automobile lockset

10 bowden cable

11: support bar

12 connecting point of Bowden cable on automobile lock

And 13, connecting points of the support rods on the automobile lock.

Claims

1. A locking system module having a vehicle lock (2), a bow handle (3) and a connecting element (4) which connects the vehicle lock (2) to the bow handle (3), wherein the bow handle (3) is rotatably connected to the connecting element (4) and can be rotated back and forth between an installation position and a transport position, characterized in that in the transport position a longitudinal axis (6) of the bow handle (3) extends at least substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis (7) of the connecting element (4).

2. Locking system module according to claim 1, characterized in that in the mounted position the longitudinal axis (6) of the bow handle (3) projects laterally beyond the longitudinal axis (7) of the connecting element (4).

3. Locking system module according to the preceding claim, characterized in that in the mounted position the longitudinal axis (6) of the bow handle (3) encloses an angle of between 60 ° and 110 °, preferably between 70 ° and 90 °, with the longitudinal axis (7) of the connecting element (4).

4. Locking system module according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the transport position the longitudinal axis (6) of the bow handle (3) encloses an angle of between 0 ° and 20 °, preferably between 0 ° and 10 °, with the longitudinal axis (7) of the connecting element (4).

5. Locking system module according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the length of the bow-shaped handle (3) corresponds to the length of the connecting element (4).

6. Locking system module according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connecting element (4) has a sealing lip (8).

7. Locking system module according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the longitudinal axis (9) of the motor vehicle lock (2) extends parallel to the longitudinal axis (7) of the connecting element (4).

8. Locking system module according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the motor vehicle lock (2) is rigidly connected to the connecting element (4).

9. Locking system module according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a bowden cable (10) and/or a support rod (11) is provided, wherein the bowden cable and/or the support rod is connected to the vehicle lock (2) such that the bowden cable (10) and/or the support rod (11) extends from the respective associated vehicle lock connection point (12,13) towards the hinge connection (5) rotatably connecting the bow handle (3) to the connecting element (4).

10. Locking system module according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the transport position the vehicle lock (2) is a stop for the bow handle (3).