DE102013100003A1 - Suspension for a gullwing door of a vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a suspension (102) for a wing door (6a, 6b) of a bus. According to the invention, the suspension (102) is equipped with a longitudinal guide device (11) along which a movement of the at least one wing door (6a, 6b) takes place for opening and closing. The longitudinal guide device (11) is held at both ends on support devices (39, 40). Additional transverse guide devices are oriented transversely to the longitudinal guide device (11). A swing door (6) moves along the transverse guide devices towards or away from a door frame. The support devices (39, 40) are slidably guided relative to the transverse guide devices.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The invention relates to a suspension for at least one wing door of a vehicle, in particular a bus.

STATE OF THE ART

Buses have entry-level openings for drivers and passengers in which a door frame is closed by one or two counter-opening and closing folding door (s). From a sealed closed position of the gullwing doors, in which the hinged door is arranged flush with an outer skin of the bus, the hinged door is first moved transversely to the longitudinal axis of the bus to be moved thereafter parallel to the longitudinal axis of the bus, in which case the gullwing outside can be passed on the outer skin of the bus until an open position of the wing door is reached, in which the door frame is released. For the generation of the transverse movement on the one hand and the longitudinal movement on the other hand usually separate actuators are used. It is also known that the transverse movement is caused by the rotation of a rotary column with this held and pivoted to the rotary armature swingarm, which is coupled via a guide unit with an associated wing door. It is also possible to generate the transverse movement by an electric spindle drive with a supplementary use of a pneumatic actuator. Furthermore, a coupling of the movement of two wing doors of the bus via a cable is known. Finally, drive devices are known in which via a single actuator and coupled to this rotary column, a pure pivoting of an associated hinged door. The maintenance of one or two wing door (s) on the door frame or the body of the vehicle and the guidance of the aforementioned movements of the wing doors during the opening and closing movement usually takes place via a suspension in which often at least two guided holding devices are hinged to the hinged door ,

Prior art relating to suspensions and fluidic drive devices for gullwing doors of a vehicle are the non-prepublished patent applications DE 10 2012 107 527.1 . DE 10 2012 103 638.1 and EP 12 180 508.9 as well as the patent applications DE 10 2011 001 003 A1 . DE 10 2011 001 478 A1 . DE 10 2010 002 625 A1 . DE 10 2008 034 994 A1 . DE 10 2008 011 315 A1 . DE 10 2006 031 477 A1 Applicant can be seen in which in particular measures relating to a cushioning for the actuating movement, constructive embodiments of fluidic actuators, sensor devices for detecting a travel of the actuators, fluidic circuits for controlling the actuation of the actuators, manual override devices and valves for manual emergency opening of the wing doors and security measures are disclosed for a closed position of the gullwing doors.

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

• – einer Integration eines Aktuators zur Erzeugung der Bewegung der Flügeltüren und einer Koordination einer Bewegung der Flügeltüren in Längsrichtung und Querrichtung,
• – einer Verriegelung einer eingenommenen Betriebsstellung der Flügeltüren,
• – eines gemeinsamen Antriebs von zwei Flügeltüren,
• – einer Ermöglichung einer Einzeltürsteuerung und/oder einer Doppeltürsteuerung,
• – einer Gewährleistung einer synchronen Bewegung der Flügeltüren,
• – eines rotatorischen Antriebs einer Drehsäule,
• – einer Ermöglichung einer manuellen Notbetätigung,
• – einer Führung der Bewegungen der Flügeltüren

verbessert ist.The present invention has for its object to provide a suspension for gullwing doors of a bus, which in particular with regard to

• An integration of an actuator for generating the movement of the wing doors and a coordination of a movement of the wing doors in the longitudinal and transverse directions,
• A locking of a assumed operating position of the gullwing doors,
• - a common drive of two double doors,
• An enabling of a single door control and / or a double door control,
• - ensuring a synchronous movement of the gullwing doors,
• A rotary drive of a rotary column,
• - enabling manual override,
• - a guide of the movements of the gullwing doors

is improved.

SOLUTION

The object of the invention is achieved with the features of the independent claim. Further preferred embodiments according to the invention can be found in the dependent claims.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

In the suspension according to the invention for a gullwing door of a vehicle, in particular a bus, a longitudinal guide device is used. Along the longitudinal guide device there is a movement of the at least one hinged door for opening and closing. This is preferably a longitudinal direction x. Ends of the longitudinal guide device are held on support means. In addition, transverse guide devices are provided according to the invention. These are (largely) oriented transversely to the longitudinal guide device. Along the transverse guide means is a movement of a hinged door, preferably (substantially) in a transverse direction y, wherein this movement of the hinged door on a door frame to or from this takes place. Compared to the transverse guide devices are the support devices (And thus the longitudinal guide device) displaceably guided. According to the invention thus takes place a functional separation of the guides in the different directions by the transverse guide means on the one hand and the longitudinal guide means on the other.

In a further embodiment of the invention, a rotary column is provided in addition to the support means and the transverse guide device. The movement of the support device along the transverse guide device is coupled in this case via an arbitrarily configured transmission mechanism with the rotation of the rotary column. By using the rotary column, the movement of the support device can be transferred to another, in particular further above or below arranged articulation point for the hinged door. It is also possible that the hinged door is supported at several locations along the longitudinal extension of the rotary column at this.

For a particular embodiment, the transmission mechanism is formed with a coupling rod. The coupling rod is articulated in an end region on the support device. In another end region, the coupling rod is articulated on a rocker rotatably connected to the rotary column. In this way, a conversion of a curved or even rectilinear movement of the support device along the transverse guide device can be converted into a rotational movement of the rotary column in a particularly simple manner.

It is quite possible that a once taken position of a hinged door is fixed or secured by the actuator used. For one embodiment of the invention has (alternatively or additionally) the suspension via a latching or locking device. The locking or locking device allows a locking or locking the movement of the hinged door. For this purpose, the latching or locking device can act between any components involved in the movement of the hinged door. In a particular embodiment of the invention, the latching or locking device acts between the support device and the transverse guide device. The latching or locking device can, for example, electrically, hydraulically, pneumatically, electro-pneumatically or electro-hydraulically actuated and / or released.

Quite possible within the scope of the present invention is that different actuators are used for movement of the hinged door along the longitudinal guide device on the one hand and the movement of the support device along the transverse guide device. For a particular suspension according to the invention, the movement of the hinged door along the longitudinal guide device is coupled via a transmission mechanism with the movement of the support device along the transverse guide device. This allows for both the longitudinal movement and the transverse movement to be accomplished via a single actuator. In this case, the said coupling can exist during the entire longitudinal stroke. Preferably, however, the coupling takes place only in a partial stroke of the longitudinal stroke, which is the case, for example, with the approach of the folding doors to the closed position.

For the embodiment of the transmission mechanism for the coupling of the movement of the hinged door along the longitudinal guide device with the movement of the support means along the transverse guide device, there are many and varied possibilities. For a particular embodiment of the invention, this transmission mechanism is formed with a toggle mechanism. It has been found that such a toggle mechanism can be advantageous in terms of power development. In the following, a conventional, not limiting the invention advantageous design of such a toggle mechanism is explained: If, for example, the toggle mechanism in the closed position close to the extended position, with large forces applied to the toggle mechanism forces large closing forces can be generated, creating a tight and tight application of the hinged door can be guaranteed to a door frame and a seal worn by it. Also can then be secured with small holding forces, the closed position of the hinged door. On the other hand, for a knee angle away from the extended position, a change Δα in the knee angle leads to a change in the distance Δx _{1 of} the two opposite end regions of the knee levers, while near the extended position causes the same change in the knee angle Δα to another change in the distance Δx ₂ of said knee lever end points leads. Thus, by selecting the knee angle of the toggle mechanism passing through during the coupling partial stroke, a movement characteristic of the hinged door can be predetermined, whereby also a change in the movement speed of the movement in the transverse direction can be deliberately brought about via the partial stroke.

In addition, possibly formed with the toggle mechanism transmission mechanism is formed with a coupling rod. The coupling rod transmits, at least in a partial stroke, a movement of the hinged door along the longitudinal guide device to the toggle mechanism.

In principle, it is possible that the suspension provides only the degrees of freedom in the longitudinal and transverse direction for the hinged door. In a further embodiment of the invention, the transverse guide device and the longitudinal guide device pivotable together about a vertical axis Z. A pivoting about this vertical axis then has a change in the orientation of the longitudinal guide device and the transverse guide device result. This can be used, for example, if only a hinged door to be opened. In this case, there is an inclination of the longitudinal guide device, which per se does not lead to an opening of the hinged door. Upon actuation of an actuator of a hinged door then the movement of the same along the oblique longitudinal guide means, whereby it can be removed from the door frame and passed on the outer skin of the bus.

• a) Aus einer Schließstellung der Flügeltüren kann zunächst ohne Verschwenkung der Querführungseinrichtung und der Längsführungseinrichtung um die Hochachse Z eine gemeinsame Öffnungsbewegung der Flügeltüren herbeigeführt werden durch Betätigung beider Aktuatoren.
• b) Hingegen kann mit einer Verschwenkung der Querführungseinrichtung und der Längsführungseinrichtung um die Hochachse Z bei Betätigung lediglich eines Aktuators eine reine Öffnungsbewegung einer Flügeltür herbeigeführt werden, während die andere Flügeltür ihre Schließstellung beibehält.

In a further embodiment of the suspension according to the invention two each associated with a hinged door longitudinal guide devices are held on two support devices. The two support means are each guided displaceably on a transverse guide device. Two actuators are used in the suspension. Via the actuators, the movement of an associated hinged door can be brought about both along the longitudinal guide device and along the transverse guide device. In particular, in combination with the additional pivoting degree of freedom about the vertical axis, this embodiment allows two different modes of operation:

• a) From a closed position of the wing doors can be brought about by the vertical axis Z, a common opening movement of the wing doors first without pivoting the transverse guide device and the longitudinal guide means by actuating both actuators.
• b) However, with a pivoting of the transverse guide device and the longitudinal guide device about the vertical axis Z upon actuation of only one actuator, a pure opening movement of a hinged door can be brought about, while the other double door retains its closed position.

Thus, the embodiment of the invention allows the alternative single door control and double door control.

Advantageous developments of the invention will become apparent from the claims, the description and the drawings. The advantages of features and of combinations of several features mentioned in the description are merely exemplary and can take effect alternatively or cumulatively, without the advantages having to be achieved by embodiments according to the invention. Without thereby altering the subject matter of the appended claims, as regards the disclosure of the original application documents and the patent, further features can be found in the drawings, in particular the illustrated geometries and the relative dimensions of several components and their relative arrangement and operative connection. The combination of features of different embodiments of the invention or of features of different claims is also possible deviating from the chosen relationships of the claims and is hereby stimulated. This also applies to those features which are shown in separate drawings or are mentioned in their description. These features can also be combined with features of different claims. Likewise, in the claims listed features for further embodiments of the invention can be omitted.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

In the following the invention will be further explained and described with reference to preferred embodiments shown in the figures.

1 shows a highly schematic drive device for two wing doors of a bus with the fluidic control circuit.

2 shows very schematically the drive device for folding doors according to 1 with an alternative embodiment of the fluidic control circuit.

3 shows in a spatial representation obliquely from above a suspension with drive means for two wing doors, the wing doors are here in an open position.

4 shows in a perspective view obliquely from above the suspension with drive device for two wing doors according to 3 , here are the gullwing doors in a partially closed position.

5 shows in a perspective view obliquely from above the suspension with drive device for two wing doors according to 3 and 4 , here are the gullwing doors in a closed position.

6 shows a horizontal section through parts of the suspension and drive device for two wing doors according to 3 to 5 ,

7 shows a detail VII of the horizontal section according to 6 ,

8th shows a detail VIII of the horizontal section according to 6 ,

9 shows a detail of the suspension with drive device for two wing doors in a spatial representation obliquely from below, here the drive device and suspension are shown in an operating position in which the wing doors have a maximum distance in the transverse direction of a door frame.

10 shows a detail of the suspension with drive device for two wing doors in a spatial representation obliquely from below, here the drive device and suspension are shown in an operating position in which the wing doors are applied to the door frame, whereby a closed position is reached.

11 shows in a detailed spatial view obliquely from above the suspension and drive device in a partially disassembled state.

12 shows in a detailed spatial view obliquely from above the suspension and drive device in a partially disassembled state.

13 shows a detail of the drive device and suspension when looking in the transverse direction of the vehicle to the outside.

14 shows a section XIV-XIV according to 13 by the drive device and suspension.

15 shows in a spatial detail view obliquely from below a drive device with a holding device for the folding doors.

16 shows a spatial view obliquely from below a drive device with the holding devices for the folding doors.

17 shows a highly schematic drive device for folding doors with an alternative embodiment of the fluidic control circuit.

DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

1 shows a highly schematic drive means 1 with fluidic control circuit 2 for actuating the drive device 1 , Here is the control circuit 2 designed in particular as a pneumatic or hydraulic control circuit.

The drive device 1 is formed with two actuators 3a . 3b , The fluidic loading of the actuators 3a . 3b has opening and closing movements 4a . 4b (and corresponding opening and closing forces) of cylinder housings 8a . 8b the actuators 3a . 3b result in which over 1 strongly schematically illustrated holding devices 5a . 5b each to an associated hinged door 6a . 6b (in 1 not shown). In this case, the opening and closing movements take place 4a . 4b in opposite directions, in order to open the two hinged doors 6a . 6b away from each other and for a closing movement the two double doors 6a . 6b to move towards each other. The movement of the cylinder housing 8a . 8b the actuators 3a . 3b takes place in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle, which is marked in the figure with "x".

The following is the structure and operation based on the actuator 3a explained, wherein for the actuator 3b the corresponding applies. The actuator 3a is as a double-acting cylinder unit 7a educated. The cylinder unit 7a owns the cylinder housing 8a which has an interior 9a has. The cylinder housing 8a is in the two end areas via sealing and guide units 9a . 10a opposite a longitudinal guide device 11a , which here as a guide tube 12a is formed, guided under seal in the direction x. An interior 13a of the cylinder housing 8a is through one of the guide tube 12a carried piston-like separator 24a divided into two pressure chambers 14a . 15a , The cylinder housing 8th forms end opposite piston surfaces 16a . 17a out, which each have a pressure chamber 14a . 15a assigned. By generating a pressure difference in the pressure chambers 14a . 15a can different pressure forces on the piston surfaces 16a . 17a be brought about, the resultant results in an opening or closing force. Outside the range of movement of the cylinder housing 8a opposite the guide tube 12a owns the guide tube 12a connections 18a . 19a , These connections 18a . 19a are each via channels 20a . 21a the longitudinal guide device 11a , in particular in the interior of the guide tube 12a , with an associated pressure chamber 14a . 15a connected. In addition, the two pressure chambers are an optional feature 14a . 15a coupled together via throttle valves or two mutually parallel, acting in different directions check valves 22a . 23a ,

• – der während der Stellbewegung der Aktuatoren 3a, 3b nicht bewegten Längsführungseinrichtung 11a, 11b und dem ebenfalls nicht mitbewegten Trennkörper 24, welcher einen ruhenden Trennkolben zwischen den beiden Druckräumen 14, 15 bildet, sowie
• – den während der Stellbewegung bewegten Zylindergehäusen 8a, 8b.

The actuators 3a . 3b are thus each formed with

• - During the adjustment movement of the actuators 3a . 3b non-moving longitudinal guide device 11a . 11b and also not moved along separating body 24 , which a stationary separating piston between the two pressure chambers 14 . 15 forms as well
• - The moving during the adjusting cylinder housings 8a . 8b ,

The fluidic control circuit 2 has a pump 25 , The pump 25 is driven by a drive unit 26 in which it is the drive unit of the vehicle or a separate for the operation of the control circuit 2 competent drive unit, for example. An electrically operated pump, can act. The pump 25 is designed for example as a pump with switchable conveying direction and controllable or adjustable output pressure and / or flow rate. In the control circuit 2 is a primary page 27 the pump 25 with the connection 18a of the actuator 3a connected. The connection 19a of the actuator 3a is a preferably electrically controllable valve, here a 3/2-way solenoid valve 28 (in 1 in a passage position) connected to the port 18b of the actuator 3b , The connection 19b of the actuator 3b is connected to the secondary side 29 the pump 25 , For a changeover of the conveying direction of the pump 25 the secondary side of the pump becomes the primary side (and vice versa).

1 shows the 3/2-way solenoid valve 28 in a passage position in which this the connections 19a . 18b connects with each other. A bypass line 30 in which a manually operated emergency valve 31 is arranged, connects directly in parallel with the pump 25 the primary side 27 with the secondary side 29 when the emergency valve 31 is open. The bypass line 30 has a branch 32 which is between the emergency valve 31 and the primary side 27 is arranged. The branch 32 is with a connection of the 3/2-way solenoid valve 28 connected, which in the in 1 ineffective bypass position of the 3/2-way solenoid valve 28 with the connection 18b of the actuator 3b is connected while in this switch position of the connection 19a via the 3/2-way solenoid valve 28 is locked.

• a) Ohne Betrieb der Pumpe 25 und für geschlossenes Handnotventil 31 erfolgt eine fluidische Sicherung einer eingenommenen Position der Aktuatoren 3a, 3b und damit der Flügeltüren 6a, 6b. (Im Folgenden wird noch erläutert, dass auch eine zusätzliche Sicherung durch eine Rast- oder Sperreinrichtung erfolgen kann.) Ohne die Rückschlagventile 22a, 23a kann (unter Vernachlässigung einer Leckage) auf diese Weise eine fluidische Fixierung der Flügeltüren 6a, 6b erfolgen. Hingegen wird mittels der Rückschlagventile 22, 23 bei Ausübung von insbesondere manuellen Kräften auf die Flügeltüren 6a, 6b eine Öffnungs- oder Schließbewegung grundsätzlich ermöglicht. Die Öffnungs- oder Schließbewegung bzw. die für die Veranlassung derselben erforderliche manuellen Kräfte werden vorgegeben durch die Drosselcharakteristik der Rückschlagventile 22, 23. Alternativ oder kumulativ möglich ist, dass mittels der Rückschlagventile 22a, 23a ein fluidischer Ausgleich von Leckageströmen, bspw. im Bereich einer Endlage, erfolgen kann.
• b) Erfolgt eine Förderung des Fluids von der Sekundärseite 29 durch die Pumpe 25 zur Primärseite 27, erfolgt eine Erhöhung des Drucks in dem Druckraum 14 des Aktuators 3a. Diese Erhöhung des Drucks hat an der Kolbenfläche 16a eine Druckkraft zur Folge, welche bestrebt ist, das Zylindergehäuse 8a in 1 nach links zu bewegen. Diese Beaufschlagung des Zylindergehäuses 8a nach links hat wiederum zur Folge, dass auch der Druck in dem Druckraum 15a ansteigt. Der Aktuator 3a wirkt in diesem Fall als eine Art "Geberzylinder", da angesichts der Beaufschlagung des Zylindergehäuses 8a in 1 nach links auch der Druck in dem Druckraum 15a ansteigt. Dieser ansteigende Druck in dem Druckraum 15a wird über den Kanal 21a, den Anschluss 19a, das 3/2-Wege-Magnetventil 28 in seiner Durchlassstellung, den Anschluss 18b, den Kanal 20b zu dem Druckraum 14b des Aktuators 3b übertragen, welcher somit als eine Art "Nehmerzylinder" dient. Diese Druckbeaufschlagung führt infolge der wirksamen Kolbenfläche 16b zu einer Beaufschlagung des Zylindergehäuses 8b des Aktuators 3b in 2 nach rechts. Diese Beaufschlagung des Zylindergehäuses 8b nach rechts hat wiederum eine Druckerhöhung an der Kolbenfläche 17b zur Folge. Auf diese Weise wird Fluid aus dem Druckraum 18b über den Kanal 21b und den Anschluss 19b herausgepresst und der Sekundärseite 29 zugeführt. Durch die erläuterte fluidische Wirkkette wird eine Schließbewegung für Flügeltüren 6a, 6b erzeugt.
• c) Für eine Umkehrung der Förderrichtung der Pumpe 25 gilt das unter b) Gesagte entsprechend (mit Umkehrung der Beaufschlagungsrichtungen und der Bewegungsrichtungen).
• d) Wird das 3/2-Wege-Magnetventil 28 in die Bypassstellung umgeschaltet, erfolgt eine Umgehung des Aktuators 3a über eine Umgehungsleitung 33, welche von dem 3/2-Wege-Magnetventil 28 über die Verzweigung 32, den Teil der Bypassleitung 30 ohne Handnotventil 31 zu der Primärseite 27 führt. Da über das 3/2-Wege-Magnetventil 28 in der Bypassstellung der Anschluss 19a abgesperrt ist, ändert sich für diesen Schaltzustand des 3-2/Wege-Magnetventils unabhängig vom Betriebszustand der Pumpe 25 die Stellung des Zylindergehäuses 8a des Aktuators 3a nicht. Hingegen kann je nach Betrieb der Pumpe 25 die Erzeugung einer Öffnungs- und Schließbewegung 4a für das Zylindergehäuse des Aktuators 3b erfolgen. Letztendlich kann je nach Schaltzustand des 3/2-Weg-Magnetventils 28 über die Pumpe 25 alternativ – eine Doppeltürsteuerung mit gemeinsamer gegenläufiger Ansteuerung der Öffnungs- und Schließbewegungen 4a, 4b der Zylindergehäuse 8a, 8b der Aktuatoren 3a, 3b erfolgen oder – ausschließlich eine Einzeltürsteuerung über die Steuerung der Öffnungs- und Schließbewegung 4b des Zylindergehäuses 8b des Aktuators 3b erfolgen.
• e) Schließlich ist über das Handnotventil 31 (und Überführung des 3/2-Wege-Magnetventil 28 in die in 1 Bypassstellung) ein Kurzschluss der beiden Druckräume 14b, 15b ermöglicht, so dass eine manuelle Öffnung oder Schließung der Flügeltür 6b, welche dem Aktuator 3b zugeordnet ist, ermöglicht ist.

The operation of the drive device 1 is as follows:

• a) Without operating the pump 25 and for closed manual emergency valve 31 there is a fluidic securing a assumed position of the actuators 3a . 3b and thus the gullwing doors 6a . 6b , (In the following, it will be explained that an additional securing can also take place by means of a latching or locking device.) Without the check valves 22a . 23a can (neglecting a leak) in this way a fluidic fixation of the wing doors 6a . 6b respectively. On the other hand, by means of the check valves 22 . 23 when exercising particular manual forces on the gullwing doors 6a . 6b basically allows an opening or closing movement. The opening or closing movement or the manual forces required for the same are predetermined by the throttle characteristic of the check valves 22 . 23 , Alternatively or cumulatively, it is possible that by means of the check valves 22a . 23a a fluidic compensation of leakage currents, for example. In the range of an end position, can take place.
• b) If the fluid is delivered from the secondary side 29 through the pump 25 to the primary page 27 , there is an increase in the pressure in the pressure chamber 14 of the actuator 3a , This increase in pressure has on the piston surface 16a a compressive force result, which endeavors, the cylinder housing 8a in 1 to move to the left. This admission of the cylinder housing 8a Turning left again results in pressure in the pressure chamber 15a increases. The actuator 3a acts in this case as a kind of "master cylinder", since in view of the loading of the cylinder housing 8a in 1 to the left also the pressure in the pressure room 15a increases. This rising pressure in the pressure chamber 15a is over the channel 21a , the connection 19a , the 3/2-way solenoid valve 28 in its passage position, the connection 18b , the channel 20b to the pressure room 14b of the actuator 3b transferred, which thus serves as a kind of "slave cylinder". This pressurization results due to the effective piston area 16b to a loading of the cylinder housing 8b of the actuator 3b in 2 to the right. This admission of the cylinder housing 8b to the right again has an increase in pressure on the piston surface 17b result. In this way, fluid from the pressure chamber 18b over the canal 21b and the connection 19b squeezed out and the secondary side 29 fed. The illustrated fluidic chain of action is a closing movement for folding doors 6a . 6b generated.
• c) For a reversal of the conveying direction of the pump 25 the statement under (b) applies accordingly (with reversal of the directions of action and directions of movement).
• d) Will the 3/2-way solenoid valve 28 switched to the bypass position, there is a bypass of the actuator 3a via a bypass 33 that of the 3/2-way solenoid valve 28 over the branch 32 , the part of the bypass line 30 without manual emergency valve 31 to the primary page 27 leads. Because of the 3/2-way solenoid valve 28 in the bypass position the connection 19a is shut off, changes for this switching state of the 3-2 / way solenoid valve regardless of the operating state of the pump 25 the position of the cylinder housing 8a of the actuator 3a Not. On the other hand, depending on the operation of the pump 25 the generation of an opening and closing movement 4a for the cylinder housing of the actuator 3b respectively. Ultimately, depending on the switching state of the 3/2-way solenoid valve 28 over the pump 25 alternatively - a double door control with common opposite control of the opening and closing movements 4a . 4b the cylinder housing 8a . 8b the actuators 3a . 3b take place or - only a single door control over the control of the opening and closing movement 4b of the cylinder housing 8b of the actuator 3b respectively.
• e) Finally, about the emergency valve 31 (and transfer of the 3/2-way solenoid valve 28 in the in 1 Bypass position) a short circuit of the two pressure chambers 14b . 15b allows, allowing a manual opening or closing the double door 6b which is the actuator 3b is assigned, is possible.

A single door control for the cylinder housing 8a of the actuator 3a is for the design of the fluidic control circuit 2 according to 1 not possible.

2 shows an alternative embodiment of the drive device 1 with a fluidic control circuit 2 , which also alternatively a single control of both actuators 3a . 3b (So both double doors 6a . 6b ). Here are the actuators 3a . 3b yourself accordingly 1 educated. According to 2 is also the pump 25 through a bypass line 30 with integrated manual emergency valve 31 bridged, but here no branching 32 is available. Between the pump 25 facing connections 18a . 19b the actuators 3a . 3b and the primary or secondary side 27 . 29 and the bypass line 30 each is a 3/2-way solenoid valve 34 . 35 interposed, which in 2 each in their passage position. In the passage position connect the 3/2-way solenoid valves 34 . 35 the respective assigned connection 18a . 19b of the actuator 3a . 3b with the bypass line 30 and the primary or secondary side 27 . 29 , In addition, have the 3/2-way solenoid valves 34 . 35 a bypass position, in which the with the bypass line 30 and the primary or secondary side 27 . 29 connected connection of the 3/2-way solenoid valve 34 . 35 about this with a bypass line 36 are connected. The bypass line 36 connects on the one hand the two connections of the 3/2-way solenoid valves 34 . 35 together. In addition, the bypass line 36 over a branch 37 with a connection line 38 which directly (without integration of the 3/2-way solenoid valve 28 ) the connections 19a . 18b connected, connected.

• a) bis c) Befinden sich beide 3/2-Wege-Magnetventile 34, 35 in ihrer Durchlassstellung, wie dies in 2 dargestellt ist, ist eine Betriebsweise gemäß a) bis c), wie diese zu 1 beschrieben worden ist, möglich.
• d) Wird das 3/2-Wege-Magnetventil 34 in seine Durchlassstellung geschaltet, während sich das 3/2-Wege-Magnetventil in seiner Bypassstellung befindet, ist mittels des Betriebs der Pumpe 25 eine Einzeltürsteuerung mit einer Ansteuerung nur des Aktuators 3a ermöglicht, während über die Absperrung des mit dem Anschuss 19b des Aktuators 3b verbundenen Anschlusses des 3/2-Wege-Magnetventils 35 keine Änderung der Betriebssituation des Aktuators 3b erfolgt.
• e) Wird umgekehrt das 3/2-Wege-Magnetventil 35 in seine Durchlassstellung überführt, während das andere 3/2-Wege-Magnetventil 34 in seiner anderen Schaltstellung ist, ist eine Einzeltürsteuerung mit einer Ansteuerung nur des Aktuators 3b über den Betrieb der Pumpe 25 möglich, während der Aktuator 3a durch Absperrung des Anschlusses 18a seinen Betriebszustand nicht ändert.
• f) Befinden sich beide 3/2-Wege-Magnetventile 34, 35 in ihrer Durchlassstellung und ist das Handnotventil 31 geöffnet, kann eine gemeinsame manuelle Öffnung oder Schließung der Flügeltüren 6a, 6b erfolgen, wobei das Fluid zwischen den Druckräumen 14a, 15b über das Handnotventil 31 in seiner Öffnungsstellung umgewälzt wird.
• g) Befindet sich hingegen eines der 3/2-Wege-Magnetventile 34, 35 in seiner Durchlassstellung, während das andere 3/2-Wege-Magnetventil 34, 35 in seiner Umgehungsstellung ist, kann bei geöffnetem Handnotventil 31 eine manuelle Öffnung oder Schließung lediglich einer Flügeltür 6a, 6b erfolgen.

The operation of the drive device 1 according to 2 is as follows:

• a) to c) Are both 3/2-way solenoid valves 34 . 35 in their Durchlassstellung, as in 2 is shown, is a mode of operation according to a) to c), as these too 1 has been described, possible.
• d) Will the 3/2-way solenoid valve 34 is switched to its passage position while the 3/2-way solenoid valve is in its bypass position, by means of the operation of the pump 25 a single door control with a control of the actuator only 3a allows, while over the barrier of the with the Anschuss 19b of the actuator 3b connected connection of the 3/2-way solenoid valve 35 no change in the operating situation of the actuator 3b he follows.
• e) Conversely, the 3/2-way solenoid valve 35 transferred to its forward position, while the other 3/2-way solenoid valve 34 in its other switching position is a single door control with a control of the actuator only 3b about the operation of the pump 25 possible while the actuator 3a by blocking the connection 18a does not change its operating state.
• f) Both 3/2-way solenoid valves are located 34 . 35 in their passage position and is the emergency valve 31 open, can be a common manual opening or closing the double doors 6a . 6b take place, the fluid between the pressure chambers 14a . 15b via the manual emergency valve 31 is circulated in its open position.
• g) If, on the other hand, one of the 3/2-way solenoid valves is located 34 . 35 in its forward position, while the other 3/2-way solenoid valve 34 . 35 is in its bypass position, can with open manual emergency valve 31 a manual opening or closing only a hinged door 6a . 6b respectively.

For the control of the 3/2-way solenoid valve 28 according to 1 as well as the 3/2-way solenoid valves 34 . 35 according to 2 Preferably, a strategy is chosen such that even at the onset of electrical power supply (and thus break the possibility of electrical control), the desired manual override by manual operation of the emergency valve 31 remains possible. For 1 this means that via a return spring, the 3/2-way solenoid valve 28 is de-energized in its bypass position. Is a manual override operation at break in the electrical power supply according to 2 for both double doors 6a . 6b desired, should the 3/2-way solenoid valves 34 . 35 be de-energized in its passage position. Is, however, only a manual override a gullwing door 6a . 6b desired, the associated 3/2-way solenoid valve 34 de-energized to its forward position, while the other 3/2-way solenoid valve 35 then it must take its bypass position without current.

• – Weitere Steuerungs- und Regelungsmaßnahmen,
• – eine Berücksichtigung beliebiger Betriebssituationen,
• – Notfallmaßnahmen,
• – eine Beeinflussung der Öffnungs- und Schließgeschwindigkeiten,
• – die Herbeiführung einer Endlagendämpfung für die Bewegung der Aktuatoren und Flügeltüren,
• – die Ausgestaltung der fluidischen Kreisläufe mit Verwendung unterschiedlicher Verbindungs- und Umgehungsleitungen,
• – der Einsatz von schaltbaren Ventilelemente, Drosseleinrichtungen und/oder Entlüftungseinrichtungen,
• – Schutzmaßnahmen gegen das Einklemmen von Personen zwischen den Flügeltüren und/oder
• – Maßnahmen zur Überwachung der Öffnungs- und Schließbewegungen

u. ä. sind dem Fachmann an sich bekannt oder für diesen aus dem Stand der Technik zu diesem Technologiefeld entnehmbar und lassen sich mit den erfindungsgemäßen Ausgestaltungen kombinieren. The control of both the pump 25 as well as the 3/2-way solenoid valves 28 . 34 . 35 via an electronic control unit or CPU, which is not shown in the figures. This control is carried out depending on the particular operating situations, wherein the opening or closing movement can be brought about centrally by the driver and / or accessible to the passengers inside and / or outside of the vehicle actuators, which adjacent, for example Sliding doors 6a . 6b can be arranged. In the figures, only the actuators are simplified 3a . 3b for a pair of double doors 6a . 6b shown. It is understood that a plurality of such pairs of gullwing doors can be controlled via a plurality of pairs of actuators. This can be done via one and the same pump 25 take place, which then acted on parallel or serial line branches a plurality of actuators, or via a plurality of pumps, which then each a pair of actuators 3a . 3b (or multiple pairs of actuators) may be associated with multiple circuits in this case 2 ,

• - other control and regulatory measures,
• - a consideration of any operating situations,
• - emergency measures,
• An influence on the opening and closing speeds,
• The achievement of a cushioning for the movement of the actuators and gullwing doors,
• The configuration of the fluidic circuits using different connection and bypass lines,
• The use of switchable valve elements, throttling devices and / or venting devices,
• - Protective measures against the entrapment of persons between the gullwing doors and / or
• - Measures to monitor the opening and closing movements

u. Ä. Are known to those skilled in the art or for this from the prior art to this technology field and can be combined with the embodiments of the invention.

To simplify the illustration is in 1 and 2 only a movement of the cylinder housing 8a . 8b in a direction x, which for one embodiment correlates with the movement of the gullwing doors 6a . 6b in the direction of the vehicle's longitudinal axis. It is possible that additional actuating devices or coupling devices or degrees of freedom are used, via which additionally a pivoting movement of the wing doors 6a . 6b about a vertical axis (axis z) can be brought about. Depending on the pivoting about the axis z, the actuating direction x of the actuator with respect to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle can then also change. It is also possible that the holding devices 5a . 5b with the movement of the actuators 3a . 3b in the direction of the X-axis only with a point of the hinged door 6a . 6b be coupled articulated so that the movement of the hinged door on a circular path then in addition to the translational movement of the cylinder housing 8a . 8b of the actuator 3a . 3b depends on the said additional coupling device and / or a further actuator, as will be explained in more detail below.

As a special feature is the 1 and 2 to see that the cylinder housing 8a . 8b the actuators 3a . 3b are not fixed to the vehicle frame, but about their adjusting movement along the longitudinal guide devices 11a . 11b to be moved. Here, the movement of the cylinder housing 8a . 8b be fluidly coupled together, in which case a cylinder housing 8a . 8b as a kind of "master cylinder" acts, while the other cylinder housing 8b . 8a then serves as a "slave cylinder". But this fluidic coupling is via valve elements, here the 3/2-way solenoid valves 28 . 34 . 35 canceled. For the embodiment according to 1 and 2 are the longitudinal guidance devices 11a . 11b vehicle frame fixed, but this is not mandatory, as will be explained below.

In the 3 to 15 is in further constructional detail and with expanded possibilities a drive device 1 exemplified, in which, for example, a fluidic control circuit 2 according to 1 or 2 can be used.

3 shows the parallel to each other and to the x-direction oriented longitudinal guide devices 11a . 11b , which are here as guide tubes 12a . 12b are formed. Opposite these in the direction of the X-axis are the cylinder housing 8a . 8b which the holding devices 5a . 5b for the double doors 6a . 6b wear. While 3 the drive device 1 in an open position with maximum distance of the wing doors 6a . 6b shows are in the 4 and 5 different closing positions of the hinged doors 6a . 6b shown.

The structure of the longitudinal guide devices 11a . 11b as well as the cylinder units 7a . 7b are in detail in the 6 to 8th to recognize:

• – das Dichtelement 43,
• – ein Dichtelement 52, welches zwischen Kopf 48 und Grundkörper 68 verspannt ist, sowie
• – ein Dichtelement 53, welches zwischen der Durchgangsbohrung der Kopplungshülse 44 und einer Mantelfläche der Kopplungsschraube 46 eingespannt ist,

abgedichtet sein.The guide tubes 12a . 12b are rigid in their end areas and parallel to each other on supporting devices 39 . 40 held. As exemplified by the support device 39 according to 7 is shown, the support means 39 . 40 each with a body 68 educated. The main body 68 has two stepped through holes 41 . 42 , in which under radial sealing by a sealing element 43 a coupling sleeve 44 extending, which frontally into the guide tube 12a . 12b is screwed with a tension of the front side of the guide tube 12a . 12b against a covenant 45 the coupling sleeve 44 , Through the passage recesses 41 . 42 through a coupling screw extends 46 whose threaded portion with an internal thread of the coupling sleeve 44 is screwed. By screwing in the coupling screw 46 in the coupling sleeve 44 becomes a cylindrical tapered heel 47 the through-hole 41 . 42 braced between a head 48 the coupling screw 46 and a front or the waistband 45 the coupling sleeve 44 , The coupling screw 46 has an inner channel 49 , which on the one hand into an interior 50 of the guide tube 12a . 12b opens and on the other hand via a radial branch channel communicates with a supply line or bore, not shown in the figures in the base body 68 which with a connection 18 . 19 connected is. A crossover cross section between the tap hole 51 and the supply line can over

• - The sealing element 43 .
• - A sealing element 52 which between head 48 and basic body 68 is tense, as well
• - A sealing element 53 , which between the through hole of the coupling sleeve 44 and a lateral surface of the coupling screw 46 is clamped,

be sealed.

As in particular from the detail VIII according to 8th it can be seen, are the guide tubes 12a . 12b two-piece design with guide tube parts 12-1 and 12-2 , The guide tube parts 12-1 and 12-2 are rigidly connected with each other via the separating body 24 , The separating body 24 has a ring body 54 of which pins equipped with an external thread in the x-direction 55 . 56 extend. The external threads of the pins 55 . 56 are screwed with internal threads of the guide tube parts 12-1 and 12-2 , whereby the associated end faces of the guide tube parts 12-1 and 12-2 be clamped against annular end faces of the ring body 54 so that the separating body 24 and the guide tube parts 12-1 and 12-2 form a rigid entity. The ring body 54 forms radially outward a cylindrical sealing and guiding surface 57 , In the sealing and guiding surface 57 is radially a circumferential groove 58 introduced, in which a sealing element 59 is arranged. The interiors 50-1 and 50-2 the guide tube parts 12-1 and 12-2 are over channels formed with longitudinal bores 60 . 61 of the separating body 24 connected with each other. In the channels 60 . 61 are the throttles or check valves that open in the opposite direction 22 . 23 arranged. In the opening direction upstream of the check valves 22 . 23 flows into the channels 60 . 61 one radial tap hole each 62 . 63 ,

The cylinder housing 8th are here with a cylinder housing tube 64 formed, which in both end regions with a sealing and guiding unit 9 respectively. 10 is screwed. At the sealing and guiding units 9 are in this case the holding devices 5 directly attached. The cylindrical inner surface of the cylinder housing tube 64 slides for the adjusting movement along the sealing and guiding surface 57 the separating body 24 , wherein a seal by the sealing element 59 he follows. Between the inner surface of the cylinder housing tube 64 and the lateral surface of the guide tube parts 12-1 and 12-2 a radial gap is formed, in the area of the two pressure chambers 14 . 15 be formed. Thus, the pressure chamber 14 radially inwardly limited by the lateral surface of the guide tube 12 and radially outboard through the inner surface of the cylinder housing tube 64 , In one end area is the pressure chamber 14 axially limited by an end face of the annular body 54 , In the other axial end region is the pressure chamber 14 axially limited by an annular inner end face of the sealing and guiding unit 9 , which thus the piston surface 16 forms. The same applies to the pressure chamber 15 Here, the one axial limitation and the formation of the piston surface 17 not through the sealing and guiding unit 9 takes place, but by the sealing and guiding unit 10 , A fluidic connection of the interiors 50-1 and 50-2 with the associated pressure chambers 14 . 15 takes place via the channels 60 . 61 and the tap holes 62 . 63 ,

In 6 It can be seen that for a closed position of the wing doors, the cylinder housing 8th with the sealing and guiding unit 10 immediately adjacent to the support device 39 is arranged, wherein an end face of the sealing and guiding unit 10 can also come to the support device to the plant. On the other hand, the sealing and guiding unit moves away 10 with the opening movement of the hinged doors 6a . 6b increasingly from the support device 39 , The cylinder housing 8th is preferably more than half as long as the longitudinal guide device 11 , whereby a good support and absorption of a tilting moment about an axis transverse to the longitudinal axis of the longitudinal guide device 11 is guaranteed.

Ultimately, depending on the pressurization of the supply lines in the support devices 39 . 40 the fluidic loading of the pressure chambers 14 . 15 be changed, bringing a movement of the cylinder housing 8a . 8b in opening and closing direction 4a . 4b can be brought about. The movement of the double doors 6a . 6b This is preferably done parallel to the vehicle longitudinal axis and in the direction indicated by x in the figures. The of the sealing and guiding units 9 . 10 trained piston surfaces 16 . 17 Here are annular surfaces with diameters corresponding to the annular gaps between the inner surface of the cylinder housing tube 64 and the lateral surface of the guide tube 12 ,

• – nach Bewegung der Flügeltüren 6a, 6b in einer ersten Bewegungsphase in x-Richtung parallel zu dem Fahrzeug mit dem erforderlichen Abstand von einer äußeren Wandung und einem Türrahmen des Fahrzeugs ohne Nutzung des zusätzlichen Freiheitsgrads
• – in einer zweiten Bewegungsphase die Flügeltüren 6a, 6b in ihre Schließstellung zu bewegen, wobei die Flügeltüren dann (zumindest auch) in Querrichtung y des Fahrzeugs auf einen Türrahmen mit geeigneter Dichtung zu bewegt werden.

It is quite possible that the support device 1 exclusively has the explained degree of freedom in the direction x. For that in the 3 to 15 illustrated embodiment has the support device 1 about a further degree of freedom in a transverse direction, which is referred to here as direction y. This additional Degree of freedom is ensured by using the guide tubes 12 formed longitudinal guide devices 11 together with the support facilities 39 . 40 in the direction of y relative to a vehicle frame or a door frame are movable. This extra degree of freedom can serve

• - after movement of the double doors 6a . 6b in a first movement phase in the x-direction parallel to the vehicle with the required distance from an outer wall and a door frame of the vehicle without the use of the additional degree of freedom
• - In a second phase of movement, the double doors 6a . 6b to move into its closed position, the wing doors are then (at least) in the transverse direction y of the vehicle to a door frame with a suitable seal to be moved.

Especially in the 12 and 14 It can be seen that such an additional degree of freedom in the y-direction is ensured via a transverse guiding device 65 , This has a oriented in the direction of the Y-axis guide rod 66 , which on a vehicle frame fixed or door frame fixed support 67 is held.

The main body 68 is in this case as a kind of guide slide 69 educated. For this purpose, the guide carriage has 69 a continuous recess 70 , in which end two guide bushes 71 . 72 are used, which sliding and as free of play on the guide rod 66 are supported. Between the guide carriage 69 and the guide rod 66 acts a spring element 73 which urges the guide carriage away from the door frame in the y-direction.

The movement of the cylinder housing 8th along the longitudinal guide means 11 in the x-direction is only a partial lift, namely the last part of the closing stroke or the first part of the opening stroke, coupled with the movement of the guide carriage 69 opposite the guide rods 66 in the direction of y. This coupling is done mechanically. The cylinder housings have this feature 8th , here the sealing and guiding units 9 , via a driver unit 74 , which only for the partial stroke of the cylinder housing 8th be effective. For the illustrated embodiment, the driver unit 74 formed by an extension 75 the sealing and guiding units 9 , Through a continuous recess 76 of the extensions 75 extends a coupling rod 77 , For the partial stroke, for which the movement of the cylinder housing 8th with the movement of the guide carriages 69 is coupled and thus a coupling of the movement of the cylinder housing 8th in the longitudinal direction x with the movement of the support means 39 . 40 takes place in the transverse direction y, is a driver 78 the coupling rod 77 one-sided to the extension 75 with which the mechanical coupling between the movement of the cylinder housing 8th with the movement of the coupling rods 77 created and effective. For the illustrated embodiment, the driver 78 with a plugged onto the coupling rod sleeve 79 formed, which end by a nut 80 is secured.

In the supporting devices 39 . 40 facing end areas are the coupling rods 77 on a toggle mechanism 81 hinged, which is movable in a plane xy. The toggle mechanism 81 has a first toggle 82 and a second toggle 83 which has a knee joint 84 connected to each other. The knee joint 84 remote end portion of the first toggle lever 82 is at the guide slide 69 hinged. The knee joint 84 remote end portion of the second toggle lever 83 is on the carrying device 67 hinged. The coupling rod 77 acts on the first toggle 82 which is preferably approximately midway between the two articulation points of the first toggle lever 82 he follows.

• – In der Öffnungsstellung der Antriebseinrichtung 1 und der Flügeltüren 6 gemäß 3 befindet sich das Zylindergehäuse 8a maximal nach links verschoben. In dieser Öffnungsstellung hat sich der Fortsatz 75a gegenüber der Stellung in 8 ebenfalls weit nach links bewegt, so dass der Mitnehmer 78a den Fortsatz 75a nicht kontaktiert.
• – Mit Betätigung der Aktuatoren 3a, 3b bewegen sich die Flügeltüren 6a, 6b aufeinander zu bis zu der Stellung gemäß 4. In dieser besitzen die Flügeltüren 6a, 6b noch einen kleinen verbleibenden Spalt. In der Stellung gemäß 4 beginnt der Teilhub, für welchen eine Kopplung der Bewegung der Flügeltüren 6a, 6b und der Bewegung der Zylindergehäuse 8 mit der Bewegung der Führungsschlitten 69 einsetzt. In der Betriebsstellung gemäß 4 ist somit gerade der Fortsatz 75 zur Anlage an den Mitnehmer gekommen.
• – Eine weitere Druckbeaufschlagung der Aktuatoren 3a, 3b hat zur Folge, dass die Zylindergehäuse 8 weiter aufeinander zu bewegt werden, was auch zur Folge hat, dass die Koppelstangen 77a, 77b aufeinander zu gezogen werden. Mit der Fortführung der Schließbewegung betätigen die Koppelstangen 77 den Kniehebelmechanismus 81. Der Kniehebelmechanismus 81 wird aus der abgewinkelten Betriebsstellung gemäß 9 (Kniewinkel bspw. ca. 70° ±20°) gemäß 9 in Richtung seiner Strecklage (10, Kniewinkel bspw. ca. 80° ±8°) bewegt. Die Veränderung des Kniewinkels hat zur Folge, dass sich der Abstand des Anlenkpunkts des Kniehebelmechanismus 81 an der Trageinrichtung 67 von dem Anlenkpunkt des Kniehebelmechanismus 81 an dem Führungsschlitten 69 vergrößert. Entgegen der Beaufschlagung des Federelements 73 kommt es somit zu einer Bewegung der mit dem Führungsschlitten 69 gebildeten Abstützeinrichtung 39, 40, der Längsführungseinrichtungen 11, der Aktuatoren 3a, 3b, der Halteeinrichtungen 5a, 5b und letztendlich der Flügeltüren 6a, 6b in y-Richtung (entgegengesetzt zu dem Richtungssinn von y in den Figuren). Eine Charakteristik des Ausmaßes der Bewegung der Führungsschlitten 69 in Abhängigkeit der Bewegung der Zylindergehäuse 8 ergibt sich über die Kinematik des Kniehebelmechanismus 81, nämlich die Lage der Anlenkpunkte und die Längen der Kniehebel 82, 83.
• – Werden hingegen die Aktuatoren 3a, 3b in Öffnungsrichtung beaufschlagt, führt die Beaufschlagung des Federelements 73 dazu, dass mit der Öffnungsbewegung der Kniewinkel des Kniehebelmechanismus 81 wieder größer wird, wobei das Federelement 73 so lange dafür sorgt, dass die Koppelstange 77 mit dem Mitnehmer 78 an den Fortsatz 75 gepresst wird, bis der Führungsschlitten 69 maximal nach außen in y-Richtung bewegt ist, womit die Kopplung der Bewegung der Zylindergehäuse 8 mit der Bewegung des Führungsschlittens bewegungsgesteuert beseitigt wird.

The coupling between the cylinder housing 8th and the guide carriage 69 is done as follows:

• - In the open position of the drive device 1 and the double doors 6 according to 3 is the cylinder housing 8a maximally shifted to the left. In this open position, the extension has 75a opposite the position in 8th also moved far to the left, leaving the driver 78a the extension 75a not contacted.
• - With actuation of the actuators 3a . 3b the double doors are moving 6a . 6b towards each other up to the position according to 4 , In this own the double doors 6a . 6b still a small remaining gap. In the position according to 4 begins the partial lift, for which a coupling of the movement of the gullwing doors 6a . 6b and the movement of the cylinder housing 8th with the movement of the guide carriages 69 starts. In the operating position according to 4 is thus just the extension 75 come to the plant to the driver.
• - Another pressurization of the actuators 3a . 3b As a result, the cylinder housing 8th be moved towards each other, which also has the consequence that the coupling rods 77a . 77b be drawn to each other. With the continuation of the closing movement actuate the coupling rods 77 the toggle mechanism 81 , The toggle mechanism 81 becomes from the angled operating position according to 9 (Knee angle, for example, about 70 ° ± 20 °) according to 9 in the direction of its extended position ( 10 , Knee angle, for example, about 80 ° ± 8 °) moves. The change in the knee angle has the consequence that the distance of the articulation point of the toggle mechanism 81 on the carrying device 67 from the point of articulation of the toggle mechanism 81 to the guide carriage 69 increased. Contrary to the application of the spring element 73 Thus, it comes to a movement of the guide carriage 69 formed support device 39 . 40 , the longitudinal guide devices 11 , the actuators 3a . 3b , the holding devices 5a . 5b and finally the gullwing doors 6a . 6b in the y direction (opposite to the sense of y in the figures). A characteristic of the extent of movement of the guide carriage 69 depending on the movement of the cylinder housing 8th results from the kinematics of the toggle mechanism 81 , namely the position of the articulation points and the lengths of the toggle lever 82 . 83 ,
• - Become, however, the actuators 3a . 3b acted upon in the opening direction, the application of the spring element 73 to that with the opening movement the knee angle of the toggle mechanism 81 becomes larger again, the spring element 73 as long as that ensures that the coupling rod 77 with the driver 78 to the extension 75 is pressed until the guide carriage 69 is moved outward in the y-direction, bringing the coupling of the movement of the cylinder housing 8th is removed motion controlled with the movement of the guide carriage.

It is possible that the drive device 1 has only the explained degrees of freedom in the direction x and y. This embodiment is used in particular when a double door control for the opening and closing movement of the gullwing doors 6a . 6b is desired.

Optionally, an extended embodiment is proposed, according to which the support means 39 . 40 , Longitudinal guide devices 11 , the cylinder housing 8th and the guide rods 66 are jointly pivotable about a vertical axis Z, whereby the directions x, y, along which a movement along said degrees of freedom, change. This pivoting about the vertical axis Z is preferably carried out when only a single door control is desired, for which, for example, the hinged door 6b remains closed, but with an opening movement of the cylinder housing 8a the gullwing door 6a is opened. This has the consequence that with the opening movement of the single hinged door 6a the toggle mechanism 81b maintains its end position near the extended position, so that the guide slide 69b maintains its position in the y-direction as far as possible in the transverse direction inwards. On the other hand, the actuation of the actuator leads 3a cause the knee angle of the toggle mechanism 61a enlarged and the guide carriage 69 moved outward in the transverse direction. Thus, the explained single-door control leads to the fact that with the pivoting about the vertical axis Z, the effective direction of the actuator 3a from a first direction of action 85 changes in a second effective direction 86 (schematically dash-dotted in 5 shown). Here, the maximum angle change between the first direction of action 85 and the second direction of action 86 may be relatively small, for example in the range of 5 ° ± 4 ° or 5 ° ± 2 °. This change in angle on the one hand has the consequence that the gullwing door 6b remains closed (possibly with a small "angle error"), while it is possible that the gullwing door 6a can be opened and this can be passed for example on an outer skin of the vehicle. If such an additional degree of freedom for pivoting about the vertical axis Z is desired, it is necessary that the guide rod 66 not rigid on the carrying device 67 is attached. Rather, it is an end area 87 the guide rod 66 articulated in a bearing eye 88 mounted such that an axial fixation of the guide rod 66 opposite the carrying device 67 done, but the orientation of the guide rod 66 limited in space is variable. Also the opposite end area 89 the guide rod 66 is not rigid on the carrying device 67 held. Rather, it's about a ball joint 90 on the carrying device 67 an approximately vertically downwardly extending coupling element 91 hinged. The coupling element 91 is in its lower end by an end vertical bore of the guide rod 66 passed through and on the opposite side by a nut 92 secured. For the illustrated embodiment, the coupling element 91 designed with adjustable length. As shown, the end area 89 the guide rod 66 via a spring element 93 against the mother 92 are pressed, while increasing the bias of the spring 93 also a movement of the end area 89 the guide rod 66 away from the mother 92 is possible.

As explained above, it is possible that a once assumed position of the folding doors 6a . 6b is secured exclusively fluidically. For a particular embodiment, securing the position of the wing doors 6a . 6b and thus the drive device 1 via an additional locking or locking device 94 , While it is basically possible that by means of the locking or locking device 94 at least one arbitrary part of the drive device is set, which is moved in the course of the opening and closing movement, according to the illustrated embodiment by means of the latching or locking device 94 the guide carriage 69 opposite the guide rod 66 latched or locked. For this purpose, has the guide rod 66 a latching or locking groove 95 , in which a latching or locking element (for example, a Verrieglungsstift) of the locking or locking device 94 intervenes. A control of the catch or locking device 94 , In particular, the movement of the locking element in the latching or locking groove 95 , can be electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electropneumatic or electrohydraulic.

Optionally possible is that together with the operation of the toggle mechanism 81 also a pivoting of rotary columns 96 on both sides of the double doors 6a . 6b assigned entry opening of the vehicle takes place. The rotary columns 96 are oriented in the direction of the vertical axis Z here. The rotary columns 96 are here also rotatable about the vertical axis relative to the support device 67 stored. In the upper end of the turn column has 96 via a rocker extending radially therefrom 97 , In a radially outer end region is on the rocker 97 a coupling rod 98 hinged. The coupling rod 98 is in an end area by means of a ball head 99 on the guide carriage 69 or articulated by this downwardly extending bearing pin. In the other end area is the coupling rod 98 over a ball head 106 on the swingarm 97 hinged. A movement of the guide carriage 69 in y-direction is thus about the connection between the rocker 97 and the coupling rod 98 converted into a rotational movement of the rotary column 96 around its longitudinal axis. In the area of the vehicle floor and in the lower end of the rotary column 96 is another holding device 100 for the gullwing door 6a . 6b arranged. The holding device 100 has an arcuate swingarm 101 , which with the rotary column 96a is pivoted in an xy plane. The radially outer end region of the rocker 101 is about a leadership unit 105 with a guide element, in particular a guide pin, in a guide rail on the underside of the hinged door 6a . 6b , in particular a guide, guided. A movement of the gullwing door 6a . 6b in the direction x is thus by the rocker and the guide unit 105 not obstructed while the swingarm 101 and the leadership unit 105 the distance of the hinged door 6a . 6b from the vehicle in the transverse direction y at the holding device 100 pretend. A pivoting of the rotary column 96 leads to a change in the distance of the hinged door 6 at the holding device 100 from a door frame or the vehicle in the direction of y.

In the figures and the description are those of the respective hinged door 6a . 6b or the different actuators 3a . 3b assigned components also partially marked with the amended letter a or b. Also marked with supplementary letters a, b are the components of the left support means 39 and the right support device 40 , If reference numbers are used without the supplementary letter, this may be exclusive to one of the components or may hereby be the two hinged doors 6a . 6b be described associated components.

With the between the holding devices 5 . 100 Intermediate components is a suspension 102 for the double doors 6a . 6b educated. Even if no drive via the actuators 3a . 3b takes place, a correspondingly formed suspension 102 be used for the specification of the kinematics of at least one wing door 6a . 6b , In this case, any actuator may be responsible for movement of one of the components involved in the suspension, which then via the suspension 102 to the holding devices 5 . 100 is transmitted.

As another option, in the drive device 1 be integrated into a sensor system. This is the opening and closing movement 4a and / or the opening and closing movement 4b detected. For an exemplary embodiment, the sensor system is formed with a magnetorestrictive measuring system, which is in a measuring rod 103 is integrated, which is between the two support devices 39 . 40 extends. The cylinder housing 8th each have a magnet or transmitter, which along the measuring rod 103 is moved. The measuring rod 103 magnetorestrictively detects the current position of the transmitter. This can be done a continuous detection of the way. It is also possible that the detection of the path takes place only in a partial stroke. Alternatively, it is also possible to use a sensor in the form of a switch which detects the reaching or passing of at least one operating position, for example reaching the opening and / or closing position.

For the illustrated embodiment, the pump 25 integrated into the drive unit, namely preferably from the support device 40 worn, so the pump 25 is moved in the direction of y. Furthermore, on the support device 39 . 40 a valve block 104 be held in which valves, in particular the 3/2-way solenoid valves 28 . 34 . 35 are integrated and the fluidic loading of the drive device 1 Taxes. Also the valve block 104 becomes with the movement of the support device 39 . 40 moved.

In the event of emergency release of the locking or locking device 94 can the spring 73 cause the gullwing door 6 is moved away from the door frame in the direction y, in which case as to the 1 and 2 explains a manual opening of the double doors 6 can take place in the direction of x.

The in the 3 to 16 illustrated drive device 1 can, for example, by means of a fluidic control circuit 2 according to 1 or 2 controlled (which also a regulation is understood) and fluidly acted upon.

The movement of the hinged door in the longitudinal or transverse direction described here can describe a movement of a pivot point of the hinged door itself. Also included here, however, is also a movement of only one guide element of the hinged door in this direction, while the guide element is connected via a further geared connection with the hinged door, wherein the geared connection under certain circumstances also means that the hinged door in a different direction moved as the guide element.

• – Die Antriebseinrichtung 1 kann einen Aktuator 3a, 3b besitzen, mittels dessen eine Bewegung zumindest einer Flügeltür 6a, 6b in eine Längsrichtung x über einen Längshub herbeiführbar ist, welche nur in einem Teilhub des Längshubs mit der Bewegung der mindestens einen Flügeltür 6a, 6b in eine Querrichtung y mechanisch gekoppelt ist.
• – Möglich ist auch, dass ein Zylindergehäuse 8a, 8b des Aktuators 3a, 3b mit der Bewegung der Flügeltür 6a, 6b mitbewegt wird.
• – Weiterhin möglich ist, dass in der Antriebseinrichtung 1 eine Halteeinrichtung 5a, 5b vorhanden ist, an der die Flügeltür 6a, 6b gehalten werden kann. Die Antriebseinrichtung 1 verfügt dann über eine Längsführungseinrichtung 11a, 11b für die Halteeinrichtung 5a, 5b oder das Zylindergehäuse 8a, 8b. Abstützeinrichtungen 39, 40 sind vorhanden für die Längsführungseinrichtung 11, welche in die Querrichtung y bewegbar sind. Mittels des Aktuators 3a, 3b ist eine Bewegung der Halteeinrichtung 5a, 5b oder des Zylindergehäuses 8a, 8b entlang der Längsführungseinrichtung 11a, 11b in die Längsrichtung x über den Längshub herbeiführbar, welche nur in dem Teilhub des Längshubs mit der Bewegung der Abstützeinrichtung 39, 40 in Querrichtung y gekoppelt ist.
• – Möglich ist auch, dass in der Antriebseinrichtung 1 die Kopplung der Bewegung der Halteeinrichtung 5a, 5b oder des Zylindergehäuses 8a, 8b mit der Bewegung der Abstützeinrichtung 39, 40 über eine Mitnehmereinheit 74 erfolgt, welche nur für den Teilhub mechanisch die Halteeinrichtung 5a, 5b oder das Zylindergehäuse 8a, 8b mit der Abstützeinrichtung 39, 40 koppelt.
• – Möglich ist, dass die Position der Mitnehmereinheit 74 und damit die Größe des Teilhubs einstellbar ist.
• – Der Aktuator kann ein fluidisch betätigter Aktuator, insbesondere ein pneumatischer oder ein hydraulischer Aktuator 3a, 3b sein.
• – Die Antriebseinrichtung 1 kann mit einem bewegbaren Zylindergehäuse gebildet sein. Das Zylindergehäuse 8 ist in diesem Fall gegenüber einer Längsführungseinrichtung 11, die sich zwischen den Abstützeinrichtungen 39, 40 erstreckt, geführt. Von der Längsführungseinrichtung 11 ist ein Trennkörper 24 getragen. Der Trennkörper 24 trennt zwei in dem Zylindergehäuse 8 gebildete Druckräume 14, 15. Über Kanäle 20, 21 sind die Druckräume 14, 15 mit dem Fluid beaufschlagbar. Das Zylindergehäuse 8 bildet in diesem Fall Kolbenflächen 16, 17 aus. Durchaus möglich ist, dass die Kanäle 20, 21 zumindest teilweise in der Längsführungseinrichtung 11 gebildet sind.
• – Optional können die Druckräume 14, 15 über mindestens eine Drossel oder mindestens ein Rückschlagventil 22, 23 miteinander gekoppelt sein. In der Antriebseinrichtung kann die mindestens eine Abstützeinrichtung 39, 40 über eine Rast- oder Verriegelungseinrichtung 94 in Querrichtung y rastierbar oder verriegelbar sein. Die Rast- oder Verriegelungseinrichtung 94 kann bspw. mechanisch bewegungsgesteuert, pneumatisch, hydraulisch, pneumatisch, elektrisch, elektrohydraulisch oder elektropneumatisch betätigt werden.
• – Vorgeschlagen wird auch, dass die Abstützeinrichtungen 39, 40 über ein Federelement an einer Trageinrichtung 67 abgestützt sind, welches mit einer Bewegung der Abstützeinrichtung 39, 40 in Querrichtung y beaufschlagbar ist.
• – Auch möglich ist, dass die Querführungseinrichtung 65 mit mindestens einem Freiheitsgrad gegenüber einer Trageinrichtung 67 abgestützt ist, wobei eine Bewegung entlang dieses Freiheitsgrads eine Veränderung der Ausrichtung der Längsführungseinrichtung 11 zur Folge hat.
• – Möglicherweise können über die Antriebseinrichtung 1 zwei Flügeltüren 6a, 6b synchron geöffnet und geschlossen werden.
• – Möglich ist auch, dass mittels der Antriebseinrichtung 1 wahlweise zwei Flügeltüren 6a, 6b synchron geöffnet und geschlossen werden können oder lediglich eine Flügeltür 6a, 6b geöffnet oder geschlossen wird, währen die andere Flügeltür 6b, 6a geöffnet oder geschlossen bleibt.

Preferably, the suspension takes place 102 as defined in the claims, use together with a drive device which may be equipped with the following alternative or cumulative features:

• - The drive device 1 can be an actuator 3a . 3b possess, by means of which a movement of at least one gullwing door 6a . 6b in a longitudinal direction x over a longitudinal stroke can be brought, which only in a partial stroke of the longitudinal stroke with the movement of the at least one hinged door 6a . 6b is mechanically coupled in a transverse direction y.
• - It is also possible that a cylinder housing 8a . 8b of the actuator 3a . 3b with the movement of the gullwing door 6a . 6b is moved.
• - It is also possible that in the drive device 1 a holding device 5a . 5b is present at the the gullwing door 6a . 6b can be held. The drive device 1 then has a longitudinal guide device 11a . 11b for the holding device 5a . 5b or the cylinder housing 8a . 8b , support devices 39 . 40 are available for the longitudinal guide device 11 which are movable in the transverse direction y. By means of the actuator 3a . 3b is a movement of the holding device 5a . 5b or the cylinder housing 8a . 8b along the longitudinal guide device 11a . 11b in the longitudinal direction x over the longitudinal stroke can be brought, which only in the partial stroke of the longitudinal stroke with the movement of the support device 39 . 40 is coupled in the transverse direction y.
• - It is also possible that in the drive device 1 the coupling of the movement of the holding device 5a . 5b or the cylinder housing 8a . 8b with the movement of the support device 39 . 40 via a driver unit 74 takes place, which mechanically only for the partial stroke the holding device 5a . 5b or the cylinder housing 8a . 8b with the support device 39 . 40 coupled.
• - It is possible that the position of the driver unit 74 and so that the size of the partial stroke is adjustable.
• The actuator can be a fluidically actuated actuator, in particular a pneumatic or a hydraulic actuator 3a . 3b be.
• - The drive device 1 can be formed with a movable cylinder housing. The cylinder housing 8th is in this case compared to a longitudinal guide device 11 extending between the support devices 39 . 40 extends, guided. From the longitudinal guide device 11 is a separator 24 carried. The separating body 24 separates two in the cylinder housing 8th formed pressure chambers 14 . 15 , About channels 20 . 21 are the pressure chambers 14 . 15 acted upon by the fluid. The cylinder housing 8th forms piston surfaces in this case 16 . 17 out. Quite possible is that the channels 20 . 21 at least partially in the longitudinal guide device 11 are formed.
• - Optionally, the pressure chambers 14 . 15 via at least one throttle or at least one check valve 22 . 23 be coupled with each other. In the drive device, the at least one support device 39 . 40 via a latching or locking device 94 be latchable or lockable in the transverse direction y. The locking or locking device 94 For example, it can be operated mechanically controlled by motion, pneumatically, hydraulically, pneumatically, electrically, electrohydraulically or electropneumatically.
• - It is also proposed that the support devices 39 . 40 via a spring element on a support device 67 are supported, which with a movement of the support device 39 . 40 in the transverse direction y can be acted upon.
• - It is also possible that the transverse guide device 65 with at least one degree of freedom relative to a carrying device 67 is supported, wherein a movement along this degree of freedom a change in the orientation of the longitudinal guide device 11 entails.
• - It may be possible via the drive device 1 two double doors 6a . 6b be opened and closed synchronously.
• - It is also possible that by means of the drive device 1 optionally two hinged doors 6a . 6b can be opened and closed synchronously or just a double door 6a . 6b opened or closed, while the other double door 6b . 6a remains open or closed.

• – eine Einzeltürsteuerung,
• – eine Doppeltürsteuerung mit verringerter Betätigungsgeschwindigkeit (diese Betriebsstellung der Ventileinrichtung ist auch als "erste Betriebsstellung" bezeichnet) sowie
• – eine Doppeltürsteuerung mit erhöhter Betätigungsgeschwindigkeit (diese Betriebsstellung der Ventileinrichtung ist auch als "zweite Betriebsstellung" bezeichnet).

17 shows a fluidic control circuit 2 , which depending on the operating position of a valve device 108 allows different modes of operation, namely

• - a single door control,
• - A double door control with reduced operating speed (this operating position of the valve device is also referred to as "first operating position") and
• - A double door control with increased operating speed (this operating position of the valve device is also referred to as "second operating position").

In the fluidic control circuit 2 according to 17 is the primary side 27 the pump 25 via a controllable non-return valve 109 or controllable shut-off valve with the connection 18a and the pressure room 14a of the actuator 3a connected. The connection 19a of the actuator 3a is with a connection 110 a valve 111 , here a controlled 3/2-way valve 112 , connected. The valve 111 has further connections 113 . 114 , In the in 17 effective position of the valve 111 , which corresponds to the non-actuated position as a result of the application of a spring, are via the valve 111 the connections 110 . 113 connected together while connecting 114 is locked. In the other position of the valve brought about by the control 111 this connects the connections 110 . 114 with each other while connecting 113 is locked.

The secondary side 29 is via a controllable non-return valve 115 or controllable shut-off valve with the connection 19b and thus the pressure room 15b of the actuator 3b connected. The other connection 18b of the actuator 3b is with a connection 116 a valve 117 , here a controlled 3/2-way valve 118 , connected. The valve 117 has further connections 119 . 120 , In the in 17 effective position of the valve 117 , which corresponds to the non-actuated position as a result of the application of a spring, connects the valve 117 the connections 116 . 119 while the connection 120 is locked. In the other position of the valve brought about by activation 117 connects the valve 117 the connections 116 . 120 with each other while connecting 119 is locked.

For the in 17 illustrated embodiment are the valves 111 . 117 controlled fluidically. This can be done by means of the fluid, which in any case in the control circuit 2 is used. The control pressure for the valves 111 . 117 can be specified by at least one not shown in the figures pilot valve, which, for example, is controlled as needed by an electronic control device. Preferably, however, the valves 111 . 117 (Deviating from the embodiment according to FIG 17 ) are designed as solenoid valves, so that they are directly controlled by an electronic control device.

The connection 113 of the valve 111 is over a branch 121 and the check valve 115 with the secondary side 29 the pump 25 connected. On the other hand is the connection 119 of the valve 117 over a branch 122 and the check valve 109 with the primary side 27 the pump 25 connected. The connections 114 . 120 the two valves 111 . 117 are connected. About one in 17 Control device, not shown, can be used as required to pressurize the control terminals of the valves 111 . 117 done according to what 17 fluid (in particular pneumatic) takes place. For example, an electronic control device with a corresponding control logic generate an electrical control signal, by means of which an electromagnetic pilot valve is controlled, which controls a fluid pressure, the control connection of the valves 111 . 117 is supplied.

• a) In der in 17 wirksamen Schaltstellung der Ventile 111, 117, in welcher die Steueranschlüsse der Ventile 111, 117 nicht fluidisch beaufschlagt sind, wird das Fördervolumen der Pumpe 25 im Bereich der Verzweigung 122 aufgeteilt. Ein Teil, insbesondere die Hälfte, des Fördervolumens der Pumpe 25 gelangt über den Anschluss 18a zu dem Druckraum 14a des Aktuators 3a. Der andere Druckraum 15a ist über den Anschluss 19a und das Ventil 111 infolge der Verbindung der Anschlüsse 110, 113 über das Rückschlagventil 115 mit der Sekundärseite 29 verbunden. Infolge der Druckbeaufschlagung der Primärseite 27 liegt in einer Steuerleitung 123 für das Rückschlagventil 115 Steuerdruck an, sodass das Rückschlagventil 115 geöffnet wird und entgegen der eigentlichen Öffnungsrichtung Fluid zu der Sekundärseite 29 gelangen kann. Mit dem Teil des Fördervolumens der Pumpe 25, welcher von der Verzweigung 122 zu dem Anschluss 18a gelangt, kann somit die Betätigung des Aktuators 3a erfolgen. Der andere Teil des Fördervolumens gelangt über die Verzweigung 122, die miteinander verbundenen Anschlüsse 119, 116 des Ventils 117 zu dem Anschluss 18b des Aktuators 3b und somit zu dem Druckraum 14b des Aktuators 3b. Hingegen ist der Druckraum 15b des Aktuators 3b über den Anschluss 19b und das infolge der Druckbeaufschlagung der Steuerleitung 123 geöffnete Rückschlagventil 115 mit der Sekundärseite 29 verbunden. Somit kann mit dem anderen Teil des Fördervolumens der Pumpe 25, welcher von der Verzweigung zu dem Anschluss 18b gelangt, die Betätigung des Aktuators 3b erfolgen. Entsprechendes gilt für die Umkehrung der Förderrichtung der Pumpe 25, wobei in diesem Fall eine Steuerleitung 124 zur Öffnung des Rückschlagventils 109 druckbeaufschlagt ist. Für die in 17 wirksame Betriebsstellung, welche auch als "erste Betriebsstellung" bezeichnet ist, sind die Druckräume 14a, 14b der Aktuatoren 3a, 3b in fluidischer Parallelschaltung mit der Primärseite 27 der Pumpe 25 verbunden. Da hier die Beaufschlagung der beiden Aktuatoren 3a, 3b nur mit einem Teil des Fördervolumens der Pumpe 25 erfolgt, führt diese erste Betriebsstellung der Ventileinrichtung 108 zu einer Betätigung der Aktuatoren 3a, 3b mit einer verringerten Betätigungsgeschwindigkeit für eine Doppeltürsteuerung.
• b) Werden beide Ventile 111, 117 umgeschaltet in die nicht in 17 wirksame Stellung, so liegt die zweite Betriebsstellung der Ventileinrichtung 108 vor. In der zweiten Betriebsstellung verbindet das Ventil 111 die Anschlüsse 110, 114 miteinander, während der Anschluss 113 abgesperrt ist, und das Ventil 117 verbindet die Anschlüsse 116, 120 miteinander, während der Anschluss 119 abgesperrt ist. In der zweiten Betriebsstellung ist eine Doppeltürsteuerung mit einer erhöhten Betätigungsgeschwindigkeit ermöglicht: Angesichts der Absperrung des Anschlusses 119 durch das Ventil 117 erfolgt primärseitig im Bereich der Verzweigung 112 keine Aufteilung des Fördervolumens der Pumpe 25. Vielmehr wird das gesamte Fördervolumen der Pumpe 25 über den Anschluss 18a dem Aktuator 3a zur Verfügung gestellt. In diesem Fall ist mit dem Druckraum 15a eine Art "Geberzylinder" gebildet: Der Druckraum 15a ist über den Anschluss 19a und die Anschlüsse 110, 114 des Ventils 111 sowie die Anschlüsse 120, 116 des Ventils 117 mit dem Anschluss 18b des Aktuators 3b verbunden. Mit dem Druckraum 14b ist dann eine Art "Nehmerzylinder" gebildet. Die Druckräume 15a, 14b sind also fluidisch miteinander verkoppelt, wodurch eine Kopplung der Bewegung der beiden Aktuatoren 3a, 3b miteinander erfolgt. Führt diese Kopplung der Bewegungen zu einer Stellbewegung auch des Aktuators 3b, verändert sich das Volumen des Druckraums 15b des Aktuators 3b, womit Fluid aus dem Druckraum 15b ausgeschoben wird. Dieses gelangt über den Anschluss 19b und das angesichts der Druckbeaufschlagung der Steuerleitung 123 geöffnete Rückschlagventil 115 zur Sekundärseite 29 der Pumpe 25. Da eine Betätigung des Aktuators 3a mit dem vollen Fördervolumen der Pumpe 25 erfolgt, erfolgt eine Betätigung des Aktuators 3a mit erhöhter Betätigungsgeschwindigkeit. Infolge der Kopplung der beiden Aktuatoren 3a, 3b miteinander ergibt sich auch eine erhöhte Betätigungsgeschwindigkeit des Aktuators 3b. Entsprechendes gilt bei Umkehrung der Förderrichtung der Pumpe 25.
• c) Ebenfalls möglich ist eine Einzeltürsteuerung mit einer reinen Betätigung des Aktuators 3a: Hierzu nimmt das Ventil 111 die in 17 wirksame Stellung ein, während das Ventil 117 in die in 17 nicht wirksame Stellung gesteuert wird. Angesichts der Absperrung des Anschlusses 119 durch das Ventil 117 erfolgt keine Aufteilung des Fördervolumens im Bereich der Verzweigung 122. Vielmehr wird das gesamte Fördervolumen der Pumpe 25 über den Anschluss 18a dem Aktuator 3a zur Verfügung gestellt. Der Druckraum 15a ist über den Anschluss 19a und die Anschlüsse 110, 113 des Ventils 111, die Verzweigung 121 und das angesichts der Druckbeaufschlagung der Steuerleitung 123 geöffnete Rückschlagventil 115 mit der Sekundärseite 29 verbunden. Somit ist eine Stellbewegung des Aktuators 3a ermöglicht. Hingegen ist der Druckraum 14b des Aktuators 3b über den Anschluss 18b, die Anschlüsse 116, 120 des Ventils 117 und den Anschluss 114 in der Schaltstellung des Ventils 117 gemäß 17 abgesperrt, sodass sich eine eingenommene Stellung des Aktuators 3b nicht ändern kann. Somit ergibt sich eine Einzeltürsteuerung über den Aktuator 3a, welche mit dem vollen Fördervolumen der Pumpe 25, also einer großen Betätigungsgeschwindigkeit erfolgt. Entsprechend kann auch eine Einzeltürsteuerung für den Aktuator 3b erfolgen, indem das Ventil 111 in die in 17 nicht wirksame Stellung umgeschaltet wird, während das Ventil 117 in die in 17 wirksame Stellung gesteuert wird.

The valve device 108 is with the valves 111 . 117 educated. Depending on the control of the valve device 108 , ie depending on the control of the valves 111 . 117 , can by means of the fluidic control circuit 2 the following different modes of operation are possible:

• a) In the 17 effective switching position of the valves 111 . 117 , in which the control connections of the valves 111 . 117 are not fluidly charged, the delivery volume of the pump 25 in the area of the branch 122 divided up. A part, in particular half, of the delivery volume of the pump 25 gets over the connection 18a to the pressure room 14a of the actuator 3a , The other pressure chamber 15a is about the connection 19a and the valve 111 due to the connection of the connections 110 . 113 over the check valve 115 with the secondary side 29 connected. As a result of the pressurization of the primary side 27 lies in a control line 123 for the check valve 115 Control pressure on, so the check valve 115 is opened and contrary to the actual opening direction fluid to the secondary side 29 can get. With the part of the delivery volume of the pump 25 which is from the junction 122 to the connection 18a can thus, the actuation of the actuator 3a respectively. The other part of the delivery volume passes over the branch 122 , the interconnected connections 119 . 116 of the valve 117 to the connection 18b of the actuator 3b and thus to the pressure chamber 14b of the actuator 3b , By contrast, the pressure chamber 15b of the actuator 3b over the connection 19b and that as a result of the pressurization of the control line 123 opened check valve 115 with the secondary side 29 connected. Thus, with the other part of the delivery volume of the pump 25 which is from the junction to the port 18b passes, the actuation of the actuator 3b respectively. The same applies to the reversal of the conveying direction of the pump 25 , in which case a control line 124 for opening the check valve 109 is pressurized. For the in 17 effective operating position, which is also referred to as "first operating position", are the pressure chambers 14a . 14b the actuators 3a . 3b in fluidic parallel connection with the primary side 27 the pump 25 connected. Since here the admission of the two actuators 3a . 3b only with a part of the delivery volume of the pump 25 takes place this first operating position of the valve device 108 to an actuation of the actuators 3a . 3b with a reduced operating speed for a double door control.
• b) Be both valves 111 . 117 switched to not in 17 effective position, so is the second operating position of the valve device 108 in front. In the second operating position, the valve connects 111 the connections 110 . 114 with each other while connecting 113 is shut off, and the valve 117 connects the connections 116 . 120 with each other while connecting 119 is locked. In the second operating position, a double door control with an increased operating speed is possible: Given the barrier of the connection 119 through the valve 117 occurs on the primary side in the area of the branching 112 no distribution of the delivery volume of the pump 25 , Rather, the entire delivery volume of the pump 25 over the connection 18a the actuator 3a made available. In this case, with the pressure chamber 15a formed a kind of "master cylinder": the pressure chamber 15a is about the connection 19a and the connections 110 . 114 of the valve 111 as well as the connections 120 . 116 of the valve 117 with the connection 18b of the actuator 3b connected. With the pressure room 14b is then a kind of "slave cylinder" formed. The pressure chambers 15a . 14b are thus coupled fluidly to each other, whereby a coupling of the movement of the two actuators 3a . 3b with each other. Does this coupling of the movements lead to an actuating movement of the actuator as well 3b , the volume of the pressure chamber changes 15b of the actuator 3b , which fluid from the pressure chamber 15b is ejected. This passes over the connection 19b and that in view of the pressurization of the control line 123 opened check valve 115 to the secondary side 29 the pump 25 , As an actuation of the actuator 3a with the full delivery volume of the pump 25 takes place, there is an actuation of the actuator 3a with increased operating speed. Due to the coupling of the two actuators 3a . 3b together also results in an increased actuation speed of the actuator 3b , The same applies when reversing the conveying direction of the pump 25 ,
• c) Also possible is a single door control with a pure actuation of the actuator 3a : For this the valve takes 111 in the 17 effective position while the valve 117 in the in 17 not effective position is controlled. Given the barrier of the connection 119 through the valve 117 there is no distribution of the delivery volume in the area of the branch 122 , Rather, the entire delivery volume of the pump 25 over the connection 18a the actuator 3a made available. The pressure room 15a is about the connection 19a and the connections 110 . 113 of the valve 111 , the branch 121 and that in view of the pressurization of the control line 123 opened check valve 115 with the secondary side 29 connected. Thus, an actuating movement of the actuator 3a allows. By contrast, the pressure chamber 14b of the actuator 3b over the connection 18b , the connections 116 . 120 of the valve 117 and the connection 114 in the switching position of the valve 117 according to 17 shut off, so that a assumed position of the actuator 3b can not change. This results in a single door control via the actuator 3a , which with the full delivery volume of the pump 25 , So a large actuation speed occurs. Accordingly, a single door control for the actuator 3b done by the valve 111 in the in 17 not active position is switched while the valve 117 in the in 17 effective position is controlled.

• – Auf Grundlage des Signals des Drucksensors 125 und/oder des Wegsensors 126 kann eine Steuerung der Beendigung des Betriebs der Pumpe 25 erfolgen, wenn ein Zieldruck oder ein vorbestimmter Stellweg, insbesondere eine Öffnungsstellung oder eine Schließstellung erreicht ist.
• – Auf Grundlage des Signals des Drucksensors 125 und/oder des Wegsensors 126 kann eine Regelung des Förderbetriebs, des Fördervolumens und/oder einer Drehzahl der Pumpe 25 erfolgen.
• – Auf Grundlage des Signals des Drucksensors 125 und/oder des Wegsensors 126 kann eine Umschaltung zwischen den unterschiedlichen Betriebsstellungen der Ventileinrichtung 108 erfolgen. Beispielsweise kann mit der Erfassung der Annäherung der Flügeltüren 6a, 6b an die Schließstellung einer Umschaltung von der zweiten Betriebsstellung in die erste Betriebsstellung erfolgen.
• – Ist jeweils jedem Aktuator 3a, 3b ein Wegsensor 126, 126a zugeordnet, kann auch eine Einzeltürsteuerung auf Grundlage des zugeordneten Wegsensors 126, 126a für beide Aktuatoren 3a, 3b erfolgen.

It is possible that in the control circuit 2 , for example in the line between the primary side 27 and the actuator 3a and / or in a line between the secondary side 29 and the actuator 3b , a pressure sensor 125 is arranged. It is also possible that via a displacement sensor 126 the actuating movement of an actuator 3a . 3b is detected, wherein the displacement sensor 126 also with the measuring rod 103 may be formed according to the embodiments explained above. The signal of the pressure sensor 125 and / or the displacement sensor 126 can be used for different purposes:

• - Based on the signal from the pressure sensor 125 and / or the displacement sensor 126 may be a control of the termination of the operation of the pump 25 take place when a target pressure or a predetermined travel, in particular an open position or a closed position is reached.
• - Based on the signal from the pressure sensor 125 and / or the displacement sensor 126 may be a control of the delivery mode, the delivery volume and / or a speed of the pump 25 respectively.
• - Based on the signal from the pressure sensor 125 and / or the displacement sensor 126 can be a switch between the different operating positions of the valve device 108 respectively. For example, with the detection of the approach of the wing doors 6a . 6b to the closed position of a switch from the second operating position to the first operating position.
• - Is each actuator 3a . 3b a displacement sensor 126 . 126a can also be a single door control based on the associated displacement sensor 126 . 126a for both actuators 3a . 3b respectively.

Preferably, the fluidic control circuit 2 in the embodiments, a hydraulic Control circuit, so that too the actuators 3a . 3b be operated hydraulically. This is particularly advantageous for the second operating position, since then for the fluidic coupling of the two actuators 3a . 3b in series the same the incompressibility of the hydraulic medium can be used.

The invention finds application for any vehicles, especially passenger transport vehicles such as buses or trains of any kind and design. At the gullwing doors 6a . 6b it is preferably swinging sliding doors.

• – Der Steuerkreis 2 gemäß 17 kann bestimmt sein für zwei Flügeltüren 6a, 6b eines Fahrzeugs, insbesondere eines Busses, wobei diese beiden Flügeltüren 6a, 6b einer gemeinsamen Einstiegsöffnung zugeordnet sind. Durchaus möglich ist, dass zusätzlich zu den im Folgenden genannten zwei Flügeltüren 6a, 6b über den fluidischen Steuerkreis 2 auch weitere Flügeltüren angesteuert werden, welche weiteren Einstiegsöffnungen zugeordnet sind.
• – Die Begriffe "steuern" oder "Steuerkreis" umfassen auch eine Regelung bzw. einen Regelkreis, in welchem beispielsweise eine Regelung auf Grundlage einer Rückführung eines fluidischen Drucks oder eines Stellweges einer Flügeltür oder eines Aktuators erfolgt.
• – Die beiden einer Einstiegsöffnung zugeordneten Flügeltüren 6a, 6b können bei Steuerung durch den fluidischen Steuerkreis 2 gegenläufig zueinander bewegt werden, also aufeinander zu bewegt werden zum Schließen der Flügeltüren 6a, 6b sowie voneinander weg bewegt werden zum Öffnen der Flügeltüren 6a, 6b. Der Antrieb der Flügeltüren 6a, 6b erfolgt über zwei doppelt wirkende Aktuatoren 3a, 3b. Hierzu besitzen die Aktuatoren 3a, 3b jeweils zwei entgegengesetzt wirkende und durch den fluidischen Steuerkreis beaufschlagte Druckräume 14a, 15a, 14b, 15b.
• – In dem fluidischen Steuerkreis 2 kann eine Ventileinrichtung 108 Einsatz finden, welche unterschiedliche Betriebsstellungen besitzt und somit unterschiedliche Betriebsweisen ermöglicht. Hierbei umfasst die "Ventileinrichtung 108" sowohl eine singuläre Ventileinrichtung mit einer Ventileinheit als auch eine mit mehreren verteilt angeordneten, über fluidische Leitungen miteinander verbundenen singulären Ventileinheiten oder Ventilen 111, 117.
• – In dem fluidischen Steuerkreis 2 verbindet u. U. die Ventileinrichtung 108 in einer ersten Betriebsstellung Druckräume 14a, 14b beider Aktuatoren 3a, 3b in fluidischer Parallelschaltung mit einer Primärseite 27 einer Pumpe 25. Somit teilt sich in dieser Betriebsstellung das Fördervolumen der Pumpe 25 auf die Druckräume 14a, 14b beider Aktuatoren 3a, 3b auf. Anders gesagt steht einem Aktuator 3a (3b) für dessen Beaufschlagung lediglich das halbe Fördervolumen der Pumpe 25 zur Verfügung. Dies hat zur Folge, dass für diese erste Betriebsstellung der Ventileinrichtung 108 eine verhältnismäßig langsame Stellbewegung der Aktuatoren 3a, 3b erfolgt, während andererseits unter Umständen in dieser Betriebsstellung verhältnismäßig große Stellkräfte der Aktuatoren 3a, 3b erzeugt werden können.
• – Es kann auch eine zweite Betriebsstellung der Ventileinrichtung 108 herbeigeführt und genutzt werden. In dieser zweiten Betriebsstellung ist lediglich ein Druckraum 14a eines ersten Aktuators 3a mit der Primärseite 27 der Pumpe 25 verbunden. Somit ist an sich durch Betrieb der Pumpe 25 unmittelbar lediglich dieser erste Aktuator 3a betätigbar. Der andere Druckraum 15a des ersten Aktuators 3a ist mit einem Druckraum 14b des zweiten Aktuators 3b verbunden. Der andere Druckraum 15a des ersten Aktuators 3a dient somit als eine Art "Geberzylinder", welcher entsprechend der Betätigung dieses Aktuators 3a durch die Pumpe 25 einen Druck erzeugt, welcher dem Druckraum 14b des zweiten Aktuators 3b zugeführt wird, der somit als eine Art "Nehmerzylinder" wirkt. Anders gesagt sind die beiden Aktuatoren 3a, 3b fluidisch miteinander gekoppelt. Durch diese Kopplung erfolgt eine Kopplung der Bewegung der beiden Aktuatoren 3a, 3b miteinander. In der zweiten Betriebsstellung der Ventileinrichtung 108 wird das gesamte Fördervolumen der Pumpe 25 einem Druckraum 14a des ersten Aktuators 3a zugeführt, womit eine verhältnismäßig schnelle Öffnungs- oder Schließbewegung herbeigeführt werden kann. Diese schnelle Öffnungs- oder Schließbewegung wird dann über die Kopplung zwischen "Geberzylinder" und "Nehmerzylinder" auch auf den anderen Aktuator 3b übertragen. Anders gesagt befinden sich für die zweite Betriebsstellung der erste Aktuator 3a und der zweite Aktuator 3b in einer fluidischen Reihenschaltung zwischen der Primärseite 27 und der Sekundärseite 29. Die zweite Betriebsstellung ist insbesondere dann von Vorteil, wenn eine schnelle Bewegung der Flügeltüren 6a, 6b gewünscht ist. Unter Umständen ergeben sich aber für diese Betriebsstellung verringerte Stellkräfte der Aktuatoren 3a, 3b.
• – Die Wahl zwischen den beiden genannten Betriebsstellungen kann je nach Bedarf erfolgen. So kann beispielsweise eine normale Bewegung der Flügeltüren 6a, 6b in der ersten Betriebsstellung erfolgen, während eine Notöffnung oder Notschließung, für welche eine erhöhte Stellgeschwindigkeit der Flügeltüren 6a, 6b gewünscht ist, in der zweiten Betriebsstellung erfolgen kann.
• – In besonderer Ausgestaltung ist der fluidische Steuerkreis 2 mit einer Steuervorrichtung ausgestattet. Diese Steuervorrichtung ist geeignet ausgebildet, um die Ventileinrichtung 108 bedarfsgerecht von der ersten Betriebsstellung in die zweite Betriebsstellung und/oder umgekehrt zu überführen. Diese Überführung erfolgt während einer Öffnungsund/oder Schließbewegung der Flügeltüren 6a, 6b. Um lediglich ein nicht beschränkendes Beispiel zu nennen, kann während einer Schließbewegung die Ventileinrichtung 108 zunächst die zweite Betriebsstellung einnehmen, womit eine große Schließgeschwindigkeit gewährleistet ist. Nach einem gewissen Schließweg erfolgt dann die Umschaltung der Ventileinrichtung 108 in die erste Betriebsstellung, womit eine Verlangsamung der Bewegung der Flügeltüren 6a, 6b erfolgt mit Annäherung an die Schließstellung. Unter Umständen können für erhöhte Stellkräfte in der ersten Betriebsstellung auch erhöhte Schließkräfte erzeugt werden, womit ein enges und dichtes Anlegen der Flügeltüren 6a, 6b an einen Türrahmen, eine Dichtung u. ä. gewährleistet werden kann.
• – Für die Steuerung der Überführung von der ersten Betriebsstellung in die zweite Betriebsstellung und/oder umgekehrt gibt es vielfältige Möglichkeiten:
• – Für eine besondere Ausgestaltung sind eine Steuervorrichtung (bei der es sich auch um die vorgenannte Steuervorrichtung handeln kann) und ein Drucksensor 125 vorgesehen. Der Drucksensor 125 dient der Erfassung eines Drucks in dem fluidischen Steuerkreis 2, beispielsweise in einer der Druckräume oder einer zu dieser führenden Leitung. Abhängig von dem von dem Drucksensor 125 erfassten Druck wird die Ventileinrichtung 108 dann von der ersten Betriebsstellung in die zweite Betriebsstellung und/oder umgekehrt überführt. Beispielsweise möglich ist, dass der Wechsel der Betriebsstellung durch die Steuervorrichtung herbeigeführt wird, wenn ein Schwellwert des Drucks überoder unterschritten wird. Um lediglich ein nicht beschränkendes Beispiel zu nennen, kann zunächst die Schließbewegung in der zweiten Betriebsstellung herbeigeführt werden. Liegen dann die Flügeltüren 6a, 6b an einem Türrahmen oder einer Dichtung an, steigt der Druck, welcher von dem Drucksensor 125 erfasst wird. Mit Überschreiten des Schwellwertes kann dann umgeschaltet werden auf die erste Betriebsstellung, um die für das endgültige Schließen der Flügeltüren 6a, 6b erforderlichen Stellkräfte herbeizuführen. Durchaus möglich ist, dass die Kinematik der Antriebseinrichtung für die Flügeltüren 6a, 6b derart ausgebildet ist, dass sich je nach Stellweg der Aktuatoren 3a, 3b und der Flügeltüren 6a, 6b ein unterschiedlicher Druck ergibt, der von dem Drucksensor 125 erfasst wird. Dies ist insbesondere dann der Fall, wenn die Bewegung gegen eine zunehmend beaufschlagte Rückstellfeder erfolgt. Über den Drucksensor 125 kann dann mittelbar auch der Stellweg des Aktuators 3a, 3b erfasst werden, sodass für einen vorbestimmten Öffnungs- oder Schließweg mit dem hiermit korrelierenden erfassten Druck das Umschalten der Betriebsstellung erfolgt.
• – Für eine weitere besondere Ausführungsform sind eine Steuervorrichtung (bei welcher es sich auch um die vorgenannte Steuervorrichtung handeln kann) und ein Wegsensor 126 vorgesehen. Der Wegsensor 126 dient der Erfassung eines Wegs eines Aktuators 3a, 3b oder einer Flügeltür 6a, 6b. Hierbei wird unter einen Wegsensor 126 bzw. einen Weg auch ein Winkelsensor oder ein Geschwindigkeitssensor subsumiert, mittels dessen letztendlich die Stellbewegung des Aktuators 3a, 3b oder der Flügeltür 6a, 6b erfasst werden kann. Abhängig von dem von dem Wegsensor 126 erfassten Stellweg wird die Ventileinrichtung 108 von der ersten Betriebsstellung in die zweite Betriebsstellung und/oder umgekehrt überführt. Um lediglich ein einfaches, nicht beschränkendes Beispiel zu nennen, kann zunächst die Schließbewegung aus der Öffnungsstellung in der zweiten Betriebsstellung der Ventileinrichtung 108 bewirkt werden, womit eine schnelle Schließung der Flügeltüren 6a, 6b herbeigeführt werden kann. Überschreitet der durch den Wegsensor 126 erfasste Stellweg einen Schwellenwert, kann die Umschaltung auf die erste Betriebsstellung erfolgen, sodass der letzte Teil des Stellwegs für die Schließung der Flügeltüren 6a, 6b mit verringerter Geschwindigkeit und/oder erhöhten Stellkräften herbeigeführt werden kann.
• – Für die Ausbildung der Steuervorrichtung gibt es vielfältige Möglichkeiten. Durchaus möglich ist, dass die Steuervorrichtung als fluidische Steuervorrichtung ausgebildet ist, welche beispielsweise druckabhängig oder bewegungsgesteuert umgeschaltet werden kann. In bevorzugter Ausgestaltung findet als Steuervorrichtung eine elektronische Steuereinheit Einsatz, welcher Betriebssignale wie beispielsweise die von dem Drucksensor 125 oder Wegsensor 126 erfassten Signale zugeführt werden. Auf Grundlage dieser Betriebssignale kann dann die Steuervorrichtung unmittelbar angesteuerte Ventile oder elektromagnetisch vorgesteuerte Ventile 111, 117 der Ventileinrichtung 108 ansteuern, um die genannten Betriebsstellungen herbeizuführen.
• – Durchaus möglich ist, dass für die Beaufschlagung der Aktuatoren 3a, 3b mittels der Pumpe 25 immer beide Aktuatoren 3a, 3b der Flügeltüren 6a, 6b, die einer Einstiegsöffnung zugeordnet sind, gleichzeitig angesteuert werden. Dieses wird im Folgenden auch als "Doppeltürsteuerung" bezeichnet.
• – Optional möglich ist, dass mittels einer Handnotbetätigung (ohne Betrieb der Pumpe) auch eine manuelle Öffnung lediglich einer Flügeltür oder beider Flügeltüren möglich ist.
• – In bevorzugter Ausgestaltung besitzt die Ventileinrichtung 108 eine weitere Betriebsstellung, in welcher eine Einzeltürsteuerung erfolgt. Dies bedeutet, dass bei Betrieb der Pumpe 25 eine der beiden Flügeltüren ihre eingenommene Stellung behält, was vorzugsweise bedingt ist dadurch, dass zumindest ein Druckraum des Aktuators, der dieser Flügeltür zugeordnet ist, abgesperrt ist. Hingegen kann in der weiteren Betriebsstellung mittels Betriebs der Pumpe 25 gezielt das Öffnen und/oder Schließen der anderen Flügeltür erfolgen. Für diese Ausgestaltung besitzt somit die Ventileinrichtung 108 drei unterschiedliche Betriebsstellungen mit drei unterschiedlichen Betriebsweisen, nämlich – eine Einzeltürsteuerung, – eine Doppeltürsteuerung mit verringerter Betätigungsgeschwindigkeit (erste Betriebsstellung der Ventileinrichtung) sowie – eine Doppeltürsteuerung mit erhöhter Betätigungsgeschwindigkeit (zweite Betriebsstellung der Ventileinrichtung).
• – Für die konkrete konstruktive Ausgestaltung des fluidischen Steuerkreises 2 gibt es vielfältige Möglichkeiten. Für eine besondere Ausgestaltung ist eine Primärseite 27 einer Pumpe 25 mit einem Druckraum 14a des ersten Aktuators 3a verbunden. Des Weiteren ist ein Ventil 111 vorhanden, über welches optional die Primärseite 27 der Pumpe 25 zusätzlich mit einem Druckraum 14b des zweiten Aktuators 3b verbindbar ist. Entsprechendes gilt für eine Sekundärseite 29 der Pumpe 25, die mit einem Druckraum 15b des zweiten Aktuators 3b verbunden ist: Über ein Ventil 117 ist dann die Sekundärseite 29 der Pumpe 25 optional zusätzlich mit einem Druckraum 15a des ersten Aktuators 3a verbindbar. Je nach Betriebsstellung der beiden genannten Ventile 111, 117 kann somit eine Einzeltürsteuerung, eine Doppeltürsteuerung mit verringerter Betätigungsgeschwindigkeit und/oder eine Doppeltürsteuerung mit erhöhter Betätigungsgeschwindigkeit erfolgen.
• – In weiterer Ausgestaltung ist eine Primärseite 27 der Pumpe 25 mit einem Druckraum 14a des ersten Aktuators 3a verbunden, während der andere Druckraum 15a des ersten Aktuators 3a je nach Betriebsstellung der Ventileinrichtung 108 – mit der Sekundärseite 29 der Pumpe 25 verbindbar ist, was vorzugsweise in der ersten Betriebsstellung der Fall ist, womit eine Doppeltürsteuerung mit verringerter Betätigungsgeschwindigkeit ermöglicht ist, – absperrbar ist, womit dieser Aktuator 3a deaktiviert sein kann, sodass eine Einzeltürsteuerung über den anderen Aktuator 3b ermöglicht ist, oder – mit einem Druckraum 14b des zweiten Aktuators 3b verbindbar ist, womit insbesondere die zweite Betriebsstellung gewährleistet ist, in welcher eine Doppeltürsteuerung mit erhöhter Betätigungsgeschwindigkeit möglich ist.
• – Für die in der Ventileinrichtung 108 eingesetzten Ventile 111 gibt es vielfältige Möglichkeiten. In besonderer Ausgestaltung ist mindestens eines der genannten Ventile 111, 117 oder sind beide genannten Ventile 111, 117 als 3/2-Wegeventil(e) 112, 118 ausgebildet. Derartige Ventile erfüllen die oben genannten Funktionen, sind aber einfach ausgebildet und können zu geringen Kosten hergestellt oder bezogen werden. Hierbei kann das 3/2-Wegeventil 112, 118 in beliebiger Bauart ausgebildet sein, insbesondere als Schieberventil oder als Sitzventil. Die Ventile 111, 117 können auch als Magnetventile ausgebildet sein, womit eine direkte elektrische Ansteuerung durch eine elektronische Steuereinheit möglich ist.
• – Durchaus möglich ist, dass die Ventile 111, 117 unmittelbar gesteuert sind. Möglich ist durchaus, dass die Ventile 111, 117 elektromagnetisch durch die Steuervorrichtung, hier eine elektronische Steuereinheit, direkt gesteuert sind. Wie erläutert kann auch eine unmittelbare Steuerung beispielsweise durch den Druck in einem Druckraum oder bewegungsgesteuert erfolgen. In anderer Ausgestaltung sind die Ventile 111, 117 elektropneumatisch vorgesteuert, was insbesondere den Vorteil hat, dass mit kleinen Steuerströmen und klein bauenden elektromagnetischen Aktuatoren eines Vorsteuerventils die Steuerdrücke und mit diesen die erforderlichen Stellkräfte des Ventils 111, 117 erzeugt werden können.
• – Entsprechend den aus obigem Stand der Technik bekannten Ausführungsformen kann auch eine Handnotbetätigung der Flügeltüren 6a, 6b ermöglicht sein. In bevorzugter Ausgestaltung ist in dem fluidischen Steuerkreis 2 zwischen eine Primärseite 27 und eine Sekundärseite 29 einer Pumpe 25 eine Bypassleitung 30 zwischengeschaltet. In der Bypassleitung 30 ist ein Handnotventil 31 angeordnet. Mit manueller Betätigung des Handnotventils 31 kann somit die Pumpe 25 "überbrückt" werden, sodass unabhängig vom Betrieb der Pumpe 25 eine manuelle Öffnung zumindest einer Flügeltür 6a, 6b erfolgen kann, womit letztendlich Fluid von einem Druckraum in einen anderen Druckraum infolge der manuell aufgebrachten Kräfte umgewälzt wird.
• – In weiterer Ausgestaltung ist zwischen Pumpe 25 und Aktuator 3a, 3b eine in Richtung eines Druckraums des Aktuators öffnendes Rückschlagventil 109, 115 angeordnet. Das Rückschlagventil 109, 115 ermöglicht bei Betrieb der Pumpe 25 einen fluidischen Fluss von der Pumpe 25 in Richtung des zugeordneten Druckraums des Aktuators. Hierdurch ist die Öffnungsrichtung des Rückschlagventils 109, 115 vorgegeben. Ohne Betrieb der Pumpe 25 sperrt das Rückschlagventil 109, 115 den Druckraum ab, sodass eine einmal eingenommene Öffnungs- oder Schließstellung (oder auch eine Mittenstellung) der Flügeltür 6a, 6b beibehalten wird. Das Rückschlagventil 109, 115 ist aber auch derart zusätzlich angesteuert, dass dieses entsperrt werden kann und in entgegengesetzte Richtung geöffnet werden kann. Diese Ansteuerung erfolgt bei Umkehrung der Förderrichtung der Pumpe 25 derart, dass das Rückschlagventil 109, 115 einen fluidischen Fluss von dem Druckraum zu der Pumpe 25 ermöglicht. Entsprechendes gilt für den Einsatz eines Sperrventils anstelle des Rückschlagventils 109, 115, welches ebenfalls die genannten Funktionen und die genannte Ansteuerung ermöglicht.
• – Vorzugsweise finden in den Ventilen 111, 117 der Ventileinrichtung 108 Federelemente Einsatz, welche eine nicht angesteuerte Stellung der Ventile 111, 117 vorgeben. Vorzugsweise befinden sich die Ventile 111 117 bzw. befindet sich die Ventileinrichtung 108 ohne Ansteuerung in der ersten Betriebsstellung.
• – Vorzugsweise findet eine reversierbare Pumpe 25 Einsatz. Somit sind die Zuordnungen "Primärseite 27" sowie "Sekundärseite 29" nicht fest – vielmehr hängen diese ab von der jeweils wirksamen Förderrichtung der Pumpe 25.

Preferably, the suspension takes place 102 as defined in the claims, use together the following alternative or cumulative developments of the fluidic control circuit 2 for the drive device 1 :

• - The control circuit 2 according to 17 can be determined for two double doors 6a . 6b a vehicle, in particular a bus, these two double doors 6a . 6b associated with a common manhole. It is quite possible that in addition to the two hinged doors mentioned below 6a . 6b via the fluidic control circuit 2 Also further gullwing doors are controlled, which are associated with further access openings.
• - The terms "control" or "control circuit" also include a control or a control circuit in which, for example, a control based on a return of a fluid pressure or a travel of a wing door or an actuator takes place.
• - The two hinged doors assigned to a manhole 6a . 6b can be controlled by the fluidic control circuit 2 be moved in opposite directions to each other, so moved towards each other to close the folding doors 6a . 6b as well as moving away from each other to open the double doors 6a . 6b , The drive of the gullwing doors 6a . 6b via two double-acting actuators 3a . 3b , The actuators have this feature 3a . 3b two oppositely acting and acted upon by the fluidic control circuit pressure chambers 14a . 15a . 14b . 15b ,
• - In the fluidic control circuit 2 can be a valve device 108 Use find that has different operating positions and thus allows different modes of operation. In this case, the "valve device 108 "Both a singular valve device with a valve unit as well as with a plurality of distributed, interconnected via fluidic lines singular valve units or valves 111 . 117 ,
• - In the fluidic control circuit 2 connects u. U. the valve device 108 in a first operating position pressure chambers 14a . 14b both actuators 3a . 3b in fluidic parallel connection with a primary side 27 a pump 25 , Thus, in this operating position divides the delivery volume of the pump 25 on the pressure chambers 14a . 14b both actuators 3a . 3b on. In other words, an actuator stands 3a ( 3b ) for its admission only half the delivery volume of the pump 25 to disposal. This has the consequence that for this first operating position of the valve device 108 a relatively slow actuating movement of the actuators 3a . 3b takes place, while on the other hand under certain circumstances in this operating position relatively large actuating forces of the actuators 3a . 3b can be generated.
• - It can also be a second operating position of the valve device 108 be brought and used. In this second operating position is only a pressure chamber 14a a first actuator 3a with the primary side 27 the pump 25 connected. Thus, in itself by operation of the pump 25 immediately only this first actuator 3a actuated. The other pressure chamber 15a of the first actuator 3a is with a pressure room 14b of the second actuator 3b connected. The other pressure chamber 15a of the first actuator 3a thus serves as a kind of "master cylinder", which according to the operation of this actuator 3a through the pump 25 generates a pressure which the pressure chamber 14b of the second actuator 3b is supplied, which thus acts as a kind of "slave cylinder". In other words, the two actuators 3a . 3b fluidly coupled together. Through this coupling, a coupling of the movement of the two actuators takes place 3a . 3b together. In the second operating position of the valve device 108 becomes the total delivery volume of the pump 25 a pressure room 14a of the first actuator 3a supplied, whereby a relatively fast opening or closing movement can be brought about. This quick opening or closing movement is then via the coupling between "master cylinder" and "slave cylinder" on the other actuator 3b transfer. In other words, the first actuator is located for the second operating position 3a and the second actuator 3b in a fluidic series connection between the primary side 27 and the secondary side 29 , The second operating position is particularly advantageous if a fast movement of the gullwing doors 6a . 6b is desired. Under certain circumstances, however, reduced actuating forces of the actuators result for this operating position 3a . 3b ,
• - The choice between the two mentioned operating positions can be made as required. For example, a normal movement of the gullwing doors 6a . 6b take place in the first operating position, during an emergency opening or emergency closure, for which an increased positioning speed of the folding doors 6a . 6b is desired, can be done in the second operating position.
• - In a special embodiment, the fluidic control circuit 2 equipped with a control device. This control device is designed to be suitable for the valve device 108 to transfer from the first operating position to the second operating position and / or vice versa as needed. This transfer takes place during an opening and / or closing movement of the folding doors 6a . 6b , To mention only a non-limiting example, during a closing movement, the valve device 108 first occupy the second operating position, whereby a large closing speed is guaranteed. After a certain closing path then the switching of the valve device takes place 108 in the first operating position, bringing a slowing down the movement of the gullwing doors 6a . 6b takes place with approach to the closed position. Under certain circumstances, increased closing forces can be generated for increased restoring forces in the first operating position, whereby a tight and dense application of the gullwing doors 6a . 6b to a door frame, a seal u. Ä. Can be guaranteed.
• - There are many possibilities for controlling the transfer from the first operating position to the second operating position and / or vice versa:
• - For a particular embodiment, a control device (which may also be the aforementioned control device) and a pressure sensor 125 intended. The pressure sensor 125 serves to detect a pressure in the fluidic control circuit 2 , For example, in one of the pressure chambers or a leading line to this. Depends on that of the pressure sensor 125 detected pressure is the valve device 108 then transferred from the first operating position to the second operating position and / or vice versa. For example, it is possible that the change of the operating position is brought about by the control device when a threshold value of the pressure is exceeded or fallen below. To mention only a non-limiting example, the closing movement in the second operating position can first be brought about. Then lie the double doors 6a . 6b on a door frame or gasket, the pressure exerted by the pressure sensor increases 125 is detected. When the threshold value is exceeded, it is then possible to switch over to the first operating position, that for the final closing of the folding doors 6a . 6b necessary restoring forces to bring about. It is quite possible that the kinematics of the drive device for the folding doors 6a . 6b is formed such that depending on the travel of the actuators 3a . 3b and the double doors 6a . 6b a different pressure results from that of the pressure sensor 125 is detected. This is the case in particular when the movement takes place against an increasingly acted upon return spring. About the pressure sensor 125 can then indirectly also the travel of the actuator 3a . 3b be detected, so that the switchover of the operating position takes place for a predetermined opening or closing path with the correlated detected pressure.
• - For another particular embodiment, a control device (which may also be the aforementioned control device) and a displacement sensor 126 intended. The displacement sensor 126 serves to detect a path of an actuator 3a . 3b or a double door 6a . 6b , This is under a displacement sensor 126 or a path also subsumes an angle sensor or a speed sensor, by means of which ultimately the adjusting movement of the actuator 3a . 3b or the gullwing door 6a . 6b can be detected. Depending on the distance sensor 126 detected travel is the valve device 108 transferred from the first operating position to the second operating position and / or vice versa. To mention only a simple, non-limiting example, first, the closing movement from the open position in the second operating position of the valve device 108 be effected, bringing a rapid closure of the double doors 6a . 6b can be brought about. Exceeds the through the displacement sensor 126 If the travel detected was a threshold value, the switchover to the first operating position can take place, so that the last part of the travel path for closing the folding doors 6a . 6b with reduced speed and / or increased restoring forces can be brought about.
• - There are many possibilities for the design of the control device. It is entirely possible that the control device is designed as a fluidic control device, which can be switched, for example, pressure-dependent or motion-controlled. In a preferred embodiment, an electronic control unit is used as a control device, which operating signals such as those of the pressure sensor 125 or displacement sensor 126 be supplied detected signals. On the basis of these operating signals then the control device directly controlled valves or solenoid pilot operated valves 111 . 117 the valve device 108 control to bring about the aforementioned operating positions.
• - It is quite possible that for the actuation of the actuators 3a . 3b by means of the pump 25 always both actuators 3a . 3b the gullwing doors 6a . 6b , which are assigned to a manhole, are controlled simultaneously. This is also referred to below as "double door control".
• - It is also possible that by means of a manual override (without operation of the pump) a manual opening only a hinged door or both wing doors is possible.
• - In a preferred embodiment, the valve device has 108 another operating position, in which a single door control takes place. This means that when operating the pump 25 one of the two hinged doors retains its assumed position, which is preferably due to the fact that at least one pressure chamber of the actuator associated with this hinged door is shut off. However, in the further operating position by means of operation of the pump 25 purposefully opening and / or closing the other hinged door done. For this embodiment, thus has the valve device 108 three different operating positions with three different operating modes, namely - a single door control, - a double door control with reduced operating speed (first operating position of the valve device) and - a double door control with increased operating speed (second operating position of the valve device).
• - For the concrete structural design of the fluidic control circuit 2 There are many possibilities. For a particular embodiment is a primary page 27 a pump 25 with a pressure room 14a of the first actuator 3a connected. There is also a valve 111 available, via which optionally the primary side 27 the pump 25 additionally with a pressure room 14b of the second actuator 3b is connectable. The same applies to a secondary page 29 the pump 25 that with a pressure room 15b of the second actuator 3b connected: via a valve 117 is then the secondary side 29 the pump 25 optionally with a pressure chamber 15a of the first actuator 3a connectable. Depending on the operating position of the two valves mentioned 111 . 117 Thus, a single door control, a double door control with reduced operating speed and / or a double door control with increased operating speed can be carried out.
• - In a further embodiment is a primary page 27 the pump 25 with a pressure room 14a of the first actuator 3a connected while the other pressure chamber 15a of the first actuator 3a depending on the operating position of the valve device 108 - with the secondary side 29 the pump 25 is connectable, which is preferably the case in the first operating position, whereby a double door control with reduced operating speed is possible, - is shut off, with which this actuator 3a can be disabled, allowing a single door control over the other actuator 3b is possible, or - with a pressure chamber 14b of the second actuator 3b is connectable, which in particular the second operating position is ensured, in which a double door control with increased operating speed is possible.
• - For those in the valve device 108 used valves 111 There are many possibilities. In a particular embodiment, at least one of said valves 111 . 117 or are both valves mentioned 111 . 117 as 3/2-way valve (s) 112 . 118 educated. Such valves fulfill the above-mentioned functions, but are simple in design and can be manufactured or purchased at low cost. Here, the 3/2-way valve 112 . 118 be designed in any type, in particular as a slide valve or seat valve. The valves 111 . 117 can also be designed as solenoid valves, whereby a direct electrical control by an electronic control unit is possible.
• - It is quite possible that the valves 111 . 117 are directly controlled. It is quite possible that the valves 111 . 117 Electromagnetically by the control device, here an electronic control unit, are directly controlled. As explained, an immediate control, for example, by the pressure in a pressure chamber or motion-controlled done. In another embodiment, the valves 111 . 117 electro-pneumatically piloted, which in particular has the advantage that with small control currents and small-sized electromagnetic actuators of a pilot valve, the control pressures and with these the required actuating forces of the valve 111 . 117 can be generated.
• - According to the known from the above prior art embodiments, a manual override the gullwing doors 6a . 6b be possible. In a preferred embodiment, in the fluidic control circuit 2 between a primary page 27 and a secondary side 29 a pump 25 a bypass line 30 interposed. In the bypass line 30 is a manual emergency valve 31 arranged. With manual actuation of the manual emergency valve 31 can thus the pump 25 be "bridged" so that regardless of the operation of the pump 25 a manual opening of at least one hinged door 6a . 6b can be done, which ultimately fluid is circulated from one pressure chamber to another pressure chamber due to the manually applied forces.
• - In another embodiment is between pump 25 and actuator 3a . 3b a non-return valve opening in the direction of a pressure chamber of the actuator 109 . 115 arranged. The check valve 109 . 115 allows operation of the pump 25 a fluidic flow from the pump 25 in the direction of the associated pressure chamber of the actuator. As a result, the opening direction of the check valve 109 . 115 specified. Without operation of the pump 25 locks the check valve 109 . 115 the pressure chamber, so that once taken opening or Closed position (or a center position) of the hinged door 6a . 6b is maintained. The check valve 109 . 115 but is also controlled in such a way that it can be unlocked and can be opened in the opposite direction. This control takes place in case of reversal of the conveying direction of the pump 25 such that the check valve 109 . 115 a fluidic flow from the pressure chamber to the pump 25 allows. The same applies to the use of a check valve instead of the check valve 109 . 115 , which also allows the said functions and the aforementioned control.
• - Preferably found in the valves 111 . 117 the valve device 108 Spring elements use, which is a non-activated position of the valves 111 . 117 pretend. Preferably, the valves are located 111 117 or is the valve device 108 without activation in the first operating position.
• - Preferably finds a reversible pump 25 Commitment. Thus, the assignments are "primary page 27 "as well as" secondary side 29 "not fixed - but these depend on the effective direction of the pump 25 ,

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

 driving means

2

 fluidic control circuit

3

 actuator

4

 Opening and closing movement

5

 holder

6

 hinged door

7

 cylinder unit

8th

 cylinder housing

9

 Sealing and guiding unit

10

 Sealing and guiding unit

11

 Longitudinal guide device

12

 guide tube

13

 inner space

14

 pressure chamber

15

 pressure chamber

16

 piston area

17

 piston area

18

 connection

19

 connection

20

 channel

21

 channel

22

 check valve

23

 check valve

24

 separating body

25

 pump

26

 power unit

27

 primary

28

 3/2-way solenoid valve

29

 secondary side

30

 bypass line

31

 Handnotventil

32

 branch

33

 bypass line

34

 3/2-way solenoid valve

35

 3/2-way solenoid valve

36

 bypass line

37

 branch

38

 connecting line

39

 support means

40

 support means

41

 through recess

42

 through recess

43

 sealing element

44

 coupling sleeve

45

 Federation

46

 coupling screw

47

 paragraph

48

 head

49

 channel

50

 inner space

51

 branch bore

52

 sealing element

53

 sealing element

54

 ring body

55

 spigot

56

 spigot

57

 Sealing and guiding surface

58

 groove

59

 sealing element

60

 channel

61

 channel

62

 branch bore

63

 branch bore

64

 Cylinder housing tube

65

 Lateral guidance device

66

 guide rod

67

 support means

68

 body

69

 guide carriage

70

 recess

71

 guide bush

72

 guide bush

73

 spring element

74

 dog unit

75

 extension

76

 recess

77

 coupling rod

78

 takeaway

79

 shell

80

 mother

81

 Toggle mechanism

82

 first toggle

83

 second toggle

84

 knee

85

 first effective direction

86

 second direction of action

87

 end

88

 bearing eye

89

 end

90

 ball joint

91

 coupling element

92

 mother

93

 spring element

94

 Latching or locking device

95

 Latching or locking groove

96

 Spin column

97

 wing

98

 coupling rod

99

 ball head

100

 holder

101

 wing

102

 suspension

103

 measuring rod

104

 manifold

105

 Guide unit

106

 ball head

107

 swivel angle

108

 valve means

109

 controllable non-return valve

110

 connection

111

 Valve

112

 3/2-way valve

113

 connection

114

 connection

115

 controllable non-return valve

116

 connection

117

 Valve

118

 3/2-way valve

119

 connection

120

 connection

121

 branch

122

 branch

123

 control line

124

 control line

125

 pressure sensor

126

 displacement sensor

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• DE 102012103638 [0003]
• EP 12180508 [0003]
• DE 102011001003 A1 [0003]
• DE 102011001478 A1 [0003]
• DE 102010002625 A1 [0003]
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Claims (12)

Suspension ( 102 ) for a hinged door ( 6 ) of a vehicle having a) a longitudinal guide device ( 11 ) along which a movement of the at least one hinged door ( 6 ) for opening and closing, b) support devices ( 39 . 40 ), at which ends of the longitudinal guide device ( 11 ), and c) transverse guiding devices ( 65 ), ba) which transversely to the longitudinal guide device ( 11 ) and bb) along which a movement of a hinged door ( 6 ) is guided on a door frame to or from this and cb) opposite which the support means ( 39 . 40 ) are guided displaceably. Suspension ( 102 ) according to claim 1, characterized in that the movement of the supporting device ( 39 . 40 ) along the transverse guide device ( 65 ) via a transmission mechanism with the rotation of a rotary column ( 96 ) is coupled. Suspension ( 102 ) according to claim 2, characterized in that the transmission mechanism with a coupling rod ( 98 ) is formed, which a) in an end region on the support device ( 39 . 40 ) and b) in another end region at a rotationally fixed with the rotary column ( 96 ) connected rocker ( 97 ) is articulated. Suspension ( 102 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a latching or locking device ( 94 ) for detenting or locking the movement of the hinged door ( 6 ) is available. Suspension ( 102 ) according to claim 4, characterized in that the latching or locking device ( 94 ) between the support device ( 39 ; 40 ) and the transverse guide device ( 65 ) acts. Suspension ( 102 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the movement of the hinged door ( 6 ) along the longitudinal guide device ( 11 ) via a transmission mechanism with the movement of the support device ( 39 ; 40 ) along the transverse guide device ( 65 ) is coupled. Suspension ( 102 ) according to claim 6, characterized in that the transmission mechanism with a toggle mechanism ( 81 ) is formed. Suspension ( 102 ) according to claim 7, characterized in that the transmission mechanism with a coupling rod ( 77 ) is formed, which at least in a partial stroke, a movement of the hinged door ( 6 ) along the longitudinal guide device ( 11 ) on the toggle mechanism ( 81 ) transmits. Suspension ( 102 ) according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that the toggle mechanism ( 81 ) assumes the knee angle closest to the extended position when the hinged door ( 6 ) is closed and rests against the door frame. Suspension ( 102 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the transverse guide device ( 65 ) and the longitudinal guide device ( 11 ) are pivotable together about a vertical axis (z). Suspension ( 102 ) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that two each have a hinged door ( 6 ) associated longitudinal guide devices ( 11 ) to two support devices ( 39 ; 40 ), which in each case at a transverse guide device ( 65 ) are displaceably guided, wherein two actuators ( 3a . 3b ), via which in each case the movement of an associated gullwing door ( 6 ) both along the longitudinal guide device ( 11 ) as well as the transverse guide device ( 65 ) can be brought. Suspension ( 102 ) according to claim 11 when appended to claim 10, characterized in that from a closed position of the gullwing doors ( 6 ) a) both when actuating both actuators ( 3a . 3b ) an opening movement of the gullwing doors ( 6 ) can be brought, in which no pivoting of the transverse guide device ( 65 ) and the longitudinal guide device ( 11 ) around the vertical axis (z), b) as well as when only one actuator ( 3a ; 3b ) an opening movement only a hinged door ( 6a ; 6b ) can be brought, in which a pivoting of the transverse guide device ( 65 ) and the longitudinal guide device ( 11 ) around the vertical axis (z).

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