DE102023103567A1 - ACTUATOR MECHANISM FOR ACTUATION OF VEHICLE COVERS - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to an actuating mechanism (1) for actuating a cover (2) of a vehicle, wherein the cover (2) is reversibly movable between a closed position and an open position, in which the cover (2) is arranged behind the vehicle outer skin (3). The actuating mechanism (1) has a movement mechanism (5) which is operatively connected to the rear side of the cover (2). According to the invention, the movement mechanism (5) is designed to move the cover (2) from the closed position to an intermediate position in a superimposed rotational and translational movement and then, starting from the intermediate position of the cover (2), to pivot the cover (2) into the open position in a purely rotational movement.

Description

The present invention relates to an actuation mechanism for actuating covers for vehicles, in particular covers for loading, service or tank flaps, or sensor and in particular LIDAR system covers.

According to a further aspect of the present invention, this relates to an arrangement, in particular a sensor, preferably LIDAR system arrangement, or a charging, service or tank arrangement for vehicles, the arrangement having, among other things, the actuation mechanism according to the invention. The invention further relates to a vehicle with a corresponding sensor, in particular LIDAR system arrangement or with a charging, service or tank arrangement.

Movable covers are used in various places in the vehicle. Basically, they are used to cover an opening or area in or on a vehicle that is to be covered. In particular, such covers are used for tank, loading, water or other service flaps. For example, tank or loading flaps cover a tank recess (or loading recess) that is used to fill a vehicle with fuel or, for example, a urea solution or to charge the battery of an electric or hybrid vehicle.

Furthermore, corresponding covers conceal sensor systems of vehicles, especially LIDAR systems.

Vehicles with modern assistance systems often include LIDAR sensors, which are used, for example, to detect objects in the vehicle's surroundings. To do this, the LIDAR sensor emits individual light pulses or laser beams into the environment. LIDAR sensors for automotive applications usually emit laser beams in a wavelength range that is invisible to the human eye. This is usually infrared radiation with a wavelength of 800 nm to 2500 nm. If the individual laser beam is reflected back to the LIDAR sensor from an object in the environment, such as a vehicle, the distance between the LIDAR sensor and the object can be determined based on the travel time of the individual laser beam.

In order to send out the light pulses or laser beams in different directions, receive them and guide them to a detector, various mirror systems are known in connection with LIDAR sensors according to the prior art. With such mirror systems, the light pulse or laser beam can be directed in a specific direction in the environment. The environment is scanned with several thousand light pulses or laser beams. To do this, it is necessary that the mirror systems for receiving the laser beams reflected back to the LIDAR sensor are aligned precisely in the transmission direction.

Due to the necessary precision of a LIDAR sensor arrangement, this arrangement is a structurally complex and expensive unit, so that when the vehicle is parked, the LIDAR arrangement should be kept as protected as possible and not accessible from the outside. In addition, the LIDAR arrangement should be protected from external influences or temperature, humidity or the like when the vehicle is parked. It is therefore desirable to house the LIDAR sensors in a sensor trough, which can be protected with a cover.

Such covers are typically connected to a hinge arm of an actuating mechanism which allows the corresponding flap to pivot between an open position which exposes the opening and a closed position which closes the opening.

Known actuating mechanisms can be designed to move the covers in various ways between the closed position and the open position. In particular, actuation mechanisms are known which pivot the cover outwards.

A disadvantage of such actuation mechanisms is, in addition to the often low user comfort when covering and releasing, the relatively high space requirement, for example of electric vehicles during a charging process. The high space requirement results from the fact that the covers are usually pivoted outwards when opening charging ports and, when opened, often protrude from the vehicle at a 90° angle.

The covers protruding from the vehicle represent an obstacle that is sometimes difficult to see, especially for pedestrians, and which they can collide with. This can not only result in personal injury, but also damage to the cover itself. In addition, the covers that protrude from the vehicle are often victims of vandalism, as the covers can easily be snapped off by a vehicle due to their unfavorable angle.

In addition, protruding covers increase the air resistance of the vehicle when the vehicle is moving, for example if the covers are used in connection with a LIDAR sensor system.

In this respect, actuating mechanisms are preferred which are designed to move the cover behind the vehicle outer skin and thus release the opening.

For example, in this context, the publication DE 20 2021 001 685 U1 A mechanism is known with which a cover, starting from a closed position, is first pulled in a linear movement behind the vehicle body, whereby the cover is then pivoted into the open position behind the vehicle body. A gear transmission with a rack is used for the actuation mechanism.

The disadvantage of the printed publication DE 20 2021 001 685 U1 Known mechanism can be seen in particular in the fact that the gear transmission with the associated rack is arranged in the loading trough, that is, in the wet area, at least in some areas and is therefore subject to the influences of the weather. The mechanism known from this prior art therefore has a relatively high wear behavior. In particular, there is a risk that the movement of the cover from the closed position to the open position (and vice versa) can no longer be fully realized, for example due to contamination of the gear transmission or due to wear of the gear transmission.

Another disadvantage of the printed publication DE 20 2021 001 685 U1 The disadvantage of the known mechanism is that the mechanism is only partially able - if at all - to move an iced-over cover from its closed position to the open position. If the cover freezes in its closed position, for example due to freezing rain, etc., it is only possible to move the cover from its closed position to the open position with the help of an excessively increased amount of force. The actuator had to be dimensioned accordingly for this, which in turn requires more installation space, which is often not available.

Based on the above problem, the invention is therefore based on the task of developing a method for producing a DE 20 2021 001 685 U1 as the closest state of the art to optimize the known actuating mechanism in such a way that it enables a complex movement pattern of the cover with a simple design, whereby the pivoting mechanism in particular operates with as little wear as possible even in wet areas.

In addition, an effective ice-breaking function should be able to be implemented without having to make the components and in particular the drive of the pivoting mechanism larger.

The object underlying the invention is solved in particular by the subject matter of independent patent claim 1, wherein advantageous further developments of the actuating mechanism according to the invention are specified in the dependent patent claims.

Accordingly, the invention relates in particular to an actuation mechanism for actuating a cover of a vehicle, wherein the cover is reversibly movable between a closed position, in which the cover is arranged in particular flush and preferably very flush with a vehicle body and in particular vehicle outer skin, and an open position in which the cover is arranged at least partially or partially behind the vehicle body and in particular the vehicle outer skin. For this purpose, the actuating mechanism preferably has a drive, in particular in the form of an electric motor, with a drive shaft and a movement mechanism or joint mechanism, in particular operatively connected to the back of the cover and to the drive.

Accordingly, the actuating mechanism according to the invention is an actuating mechanism which is able to move a cover or vehicle flap between an open position and a closed position and vice versa, wherein the actuating mechanism can in particular automatically expose or close an opening in a vehicle contour, for example a vehicle body. As with the actuating mechanism disclosed in the publication DE 20 2021 001 685 U1 In the known actuating mechanism, an interface can be provided within the opening, which is set back in the direction of the vehicle interior with respect to the vehicle contour and is fixed in place on the vehicle.

The actuation mechanism according to the invention is therefore particularly suitable for actuating a cover in the form of a loading, service or fuel filler flap of a vehicle. Alternatively, the actuation mechanism according to the invention is suitable for actuating a flap for the sensor cover of a vehicle, and in particular special to the LIDAR system coverage of a vehicle.

Compared to the one in the publication DE 20 2021 001 685 U1 The actuating mechanism according to the invention is distinguished from the known actuating mechanism in that no gear transmission with a rack is provided as the movement mechanism or joint mechanism, which, in order to transfer the cover from its closed position to its open position, first pulls/moves the cover in a linear movement into the vehicle interior and then rotates the cover behind the vehicle body or vehicle outer skin.

Rather, in the actuating mechanism according to the invention, the movement mechanism, which is preferably designed as a joint or guide mechanism, is to be moved, when the drive is actuated, from the closed position of the cover, initially in a rotational and translational movement, in particular superimposed according to the superposition principle, into an intermediate position in which the cover is in a position in which the cover is pivoted about a first axis of rotation relative to the closed position of the cover and is in particular partially or partially behind the vehicle body and in particular the vehicle outer skin. In particular, in the intermediate position, the cover is in a position that is at least partially or partially set back towards the interior of the vehicle compared to the closed position.

The movement mechanism or joint mechanism is further designed, upon further actuation of the drive starting from the aforementioned intermediate position of the cover, to then pivot it in an at least substantially and preferably purely rotational movement about a second axis of rotation into the open position, in which the cover is arranged at least partially or partially behind the vehicle body and in particular behind the vehicle outer skin.

The advantages that can be achieved with the solution according to the invention are obvious: the fact that when the drive is actuated, starting from the closed position of the cover, it is first moved into the intermediate position in a rotary and translational movement superimposed in particular according to the superposition principle, it is ensured that the sealing area between the cover and the edge area of the opening covered by the cover is loaded unevenly. In other words, because the cover is moved into the intermediate position in a rotational and translational movement, in particular superimposed according to the superposition principle, a first region of the edge of the cover detaches from the edge region of the opening more quickly than an opposite region of the cover.

In this way, a larger moment of force is exerted on the area of the cover that separates more quickly from the edge area of the opening, as a result of which any icing that may be present can be safely removed without the actuator having to be correspondingly oversized. This is a significant advantage compared to, for example, the DE 20 2021 001 685 U1 known actuating mechanism, in which, starting from the closed position of the cover, it is first moved into the intermediate position in a pure translational movement.

On the other hand, it is still ensured that the cover can always be moved inside the vehicle, i.e. set back from the vehicle contour, with regard to the movement sequence. This means that in every phase of movement - as well as in the one from the DE 20 2021 001 685 U1 known actuation mechanism - parts or interfering edges protruding from the vehicle contour (body) can be avoided. In particular, damage or injuries to or caused by the cover when open can be effectively avoided.

In the closed position, the cover is aligned with the vehicle contour and preferably closes the opening flush.

In order to achieve a particularly compact design of the actuating mechanism, according to implementations of the present invention, it is provided that the first axis of rotation, about which the cover can be moved into the intermediate position in the rotational and translational movement superimposed in particular according to the superposition principle, coincides with the second axis of rotation, about which the cover can be pivoted from its intermediate position into the open position.

In this context, it is particularly advisable for the first and preferably also the second axis of rotation to coincide with an axis of rotation of the drive shaft of the drive.

In order to protect the interior of the trough that can be covered with the cover from the influences of the weather and in particular from moisture, it is provided according to one aspect of the invention that the cover has a seal that surrounds the cover, in particular in part or in areas is assigned, which is designed to seal an area between the cover and the vehicle body and in particular the vehicle outer skin, at least in the closed position of the cover.

The movement mechanism or joint mechanism is designed in particular to move the cover from the closed position into the intermediate position in the rotational and translational movement, which is superimposed in particular according to the superposition principle, when the drive is actuated, such that the seal, which in particular partially or regionally surrounds the cover, moves faster in a first region of the seal relative to the cover or relative to the vehicle body and in particular the vehicle outer skin than in a second region of the seal, which is opposite the first region of the seal. In this way, an ice-breaking function is effectively implemented.

In order to realize the movement mechanism or joint mechanism of the actuating mechanism in the simplest but still most effective manner possible, it is in particular provided that the movement mechanism or joint mechanism has a lever, in particular an ejection lever, which is rotatably mounted about the first axis of rotation, and a hinge arm, with a first end region of the hinge arm is preferably firmly connected or connectable to, in particular, the back of the cover, and wherein an opposite second end region of the hinge arm is connected in an articulated manner to the lever.

In this context, it is advisable that the hinge arm can be pivoted about a third axis of rotation relative to the lever via its second end region at least over a predetermined or definable angular range, wherein the third axis of rotation preferably runs parallel to the first axis of rotation about which the lever is rotatably mounted.

Alternatively or in addition to the last-mentioned aspect, it is conceivable that the lever has a driver which is designed to also set the hinge arm in motion and in particular in rotation when the lever is moved.

It is conceivable in this context, for example, that the driver is designed, starting from a rest position of the lever in which the cover is in its closed position, only after the lever has been rotated by a predetermined or definable angular range about the first axis of rotation of the lever to step with the hinge arm, whereby then and when the lever is rotated further, the lever is additionally pivoted with the hinge arm about the first axis of rotation of the lever.

In this way, the relatively complex movement sequence of the cover can be realized in a reproducible manner without the use of a gear transmission.

In this context, it is particularly conceivable that after rotation of the lever by the predefined or definable angular range about the first axis of rotation of the lever, the cover is in its intermediate position.

In principle, it is conceivable that the movement mechanism or joint mechanism is associated with a spring mechanism and/or a mechanical blocking device which is designed to hold the hinge arm and the lever together when the driver comes or has come into contact with the hinge arm.

According to embodiment variants of the actuating mechanism according to the invention, it is provided that the cover can be moved from the open position into a weather protection position in which the cover is partially rotated about the first axis of rotation of the lever back into the closed position.

In a further alternative or additional embodiment of the actuating mechanism according to the invention, it is provided that the cover has a fluid channel system with at least one fluid channel on the rear side, wherein the fluid channel system is designed in particular such that, in the open position of the cover, the at least one fluid channel forms a fluid connection to a filler neck of the vehicle.

The invention further relates to an arrangement, in particular a sensor, preferably LIDAR system arrangement, or charging, service or tank arrangement for vehicles, the arrangement being a trough, in particular a sensor, in particular LIDAR system trough, or charging, Service or tank trough and a cover to cover the trough. The cover is reversibly movable and in particular pivotable between a closed position, in which the cover is arranged flush with a vehicle outer skin, and an open position, in which the cover is arranged behind the outer skin.

For this purpose, the arrangement according to the invention has in particular an actuating mechanism of the aforementioned type according to the invention.

In particular, it is provided in this context that the drive shaft and/or the drive surface of the drive of the actuation mechanism is arranged behind the trough.

The invention further relates to a vehicle with a sensor, in particular LIDAR system arrangement, or with a charging, service or tank arrangement of the aforementioned type according to the invention.

Embodiments of the present invention are described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

• 1 schematisch und in einer Querschnittsansicht eine erste exemplarische Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemäßen Betätigungsmechanismus, wobei die Abdeckung der Lade-, Service- oder Tankanordnung in ihrer Schließstellung vorliegt;
• 2 schematisch und in einer Querschnittsansicht die erste exemplarische Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemäßen Betätigungsmechanismus gemäß 1, wobei die Abdeckung der Lade-, Service- oder Tankanordnung von ihrer Schließstellung gemäß 1 in einer insbesondere nach dem Superpositionsprinzip überlagerten Dreh- und Translationsbewegung nach innen, das heißt in die Mulde der Lade-, Service- oder Tankanordnung, hinein in ihre Zwischenstellung bewegt vorliegt;
• 3 schematisch und in einer Querschnittsansicht die erste exemplarische Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemäßen Betätigungsmechanismus gemäß 1, wobei die Abdeckung der Lade-, Service- oder Tankanordnung von ihrer Zwischenstellung gemäß 2 in einer zumindest im Wesentlichen rein-rotatorischen Bewegung in ihre Offenstellung verschwenkt vorliegt;
• 4 schematisch und in einer Querschnittsansicht die erste exemplarische Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemäßen Betätigungsmechanismus gemäß 1, wobei die Abdeckung der Lade-, Service- oder Tankanordnung von ihrer Offenstellung gemäß 3 in einer zumindest im Wesentlichen rein-rotatorischen Bewegung in ihrer Wetterschutzstellung verschwenkt vorliegt;
• 5 schematisch und in einer Querschnittsansicht eine zweite exemplarische Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemäßen Betätigungsmechanismus, wobei die Abdeckung der Lade-, Service- oder Tankanordnung in ihrer Schließstellung vorliegt;
• 6 schematisch und in einer Querschnittsansicht die zweite exemplarische Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemäßen Betätigungsmechanismus gemäß 5, wobei die Abdeckung der Lade-, Service- oder Tankanordnung von ihrer Schließstellung gemäß 5 in einer insbesondere nach dem Superpositionsprinzip überlagerten Dreh- und Translationsbewegung nach innen, das heißt in die Mulde der Lade-, Service- oder Tankanordnung, hinein in die Zwischenstellung bewegt vorliegt; und
• 7 schematisch und in einer Querschnittsansicht die zweite exemplarische Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemäßen Betätigungsmechanismus gemäß 5, wobei die Abdeckung der Lade-, Service- oder Tankanordnung von ihrer Zwischenstellung gemäß 6 in einer zumindest im Wesentlichen rein-rotatorischen Bewegung in ihrer Offenstellung verschwenkt vorliegt.

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• 1 schematically and in a cross-sectional view a first exemplary embodiment of the actuation mechanism according to the invention, the cover of the loading, service or tank arrangement being in its closed position;
• 2 schematically and in a cross-sectional view the first exemplary embodiment of the actuating mechanism according to the invention 1 , with the cover of the loading, service or tank arrangement from its closed position according to 1 in a rotational and translational movement superimposed in particular according to the superposition principle inwards, i.e. moved into the trough of the loading, service or tank arrangement, into its intermediate position;
• 3 schematically and in a cross-sectional view the first exemplary embodiment of the actuating mechanism according to the invention 1 , with the cover of the loading, service or tank arrangement from its intermediate position according to 2 is pivoted into its open position in an at least essentially purely rotational movement;
• 4 schematically and in a cross-sectional view the first exemplary embodiment of the actuating mechanism according to the invention 1 , with the cover of the loading, service or tank arrangement from its open position according to 3 is pivoted in its weather protection position in an at least essentially purely rotational movement;
• 5 schematically and in a cross-sectional view a second exemplary embodiment of the actuation mechanism according to the invention, the cover of the loading, service or tank arrangement being in its closed position;
• 6 schematically and in a cross-sectional view the second exemplary embodiment of the actuating mechanism according to the invention 5 , with the cover of the loading, service or tank arrangement from its closed position according to 5 in a rotational and translational movement superimposed in particular according to the superposition principle inwards, i.e. moved into the trough of the loading, service or tank arrangement, into the intermediate position; and
• 7 schematically and in a cross-sectional view the second exemplary embodiment of the actuating mechanism according to the invention 5 , with the cover of the loading, service or tank arrangement from its intermediate position according to 6 in an at least essentially purely rotational movement in its open position.

In 1 is shown schematically and in a cross-sectional view a first exemplary embodiment of the actuating mechanism 1 according to the invention, with the cover 2 in its closed position.

In 2 the cover 2 is moved into its intermediate position in a rotational and translational movement superimposed according to the superposition principle.

In 3 the cover 2 is then moved in a pure rotational movement in its open position, while in 4 the cover 2 is in a weather protection position.

The actuating mechanism 1 has a drive, not shown in detail in the drawings, in particular in the form of an electric motor, with a drive shaft 3. In addition, the actuating mechanism 1 comprises a movement mechanism or joint mechanism 5 which is operatively connected in particular to the rear side of the cover 2 and to the drive.

The synopsis of 1 until 4 It can be seen that when the drive is actuated starting from the closed position of the cover 2 according to 1 this initially moves into the intermediate position in a rotational and translational movement superimposed in particular according to the superposition principle 2 is moved, in which the cover 2 is in a position in which the cover 2 is pivoted relative to the closed position of the cover 2 about a first axis of rotation 6 and is at least partially or partially behind the vehicle body and in particular vehicle outer skin 3.

When the drive is actuated again, the cover is activated starting from the intermediate position ckung 2 according to 2 this is then pivoted in an at least substantially and preferably purely rotational movement about a second axis of rotation 7 into the open position, in which the cover 2 is arranged at least partially or partially behind the vehicle body and in particular behind the vehicle outer skin 3.

In the embodiments shown in the drawings, it is provided that the first axis of rotation 6, about which the cover 2 can be moved into the intermediate position in the rotational and translational movement superimposed in particular according to the superposition principle, corresponds to the second axis of rotation 7, about which the cover 2 can be pivoted from its intermediate position into the open position. In particular, it is provided that the first and second axes of rotation 6, 7 correspond to the axis of rotation of the drive shaft 3 of the drive.

In the drawings it is further indicated that the cover 2 is assigned a seal 9 which runs around the cover 2, in particular partially or in areas, and which is formed, at least in the closed position of the cover 2 (cf. for example 1 or 5 ) to seal an area between the cover 2 and the vehicle body and in particular the vehicle outer skin 3.

The movement mechanism or joint mechanism 5 is designed, when the drive is actuated, starting from the closed position (cf. for example 1 or 5 ) to move the cover 2 into the intermediate position in the rotational and translational movement, which is superimposed in particular according to the superposition principle (cf. 2 or 6 ), that the seal 9, which in particular partially or partially surrounds the cover 2, is located in a first region 16 of the seal 9 (here: in an upper region of the seal 9). 1 until 4 or in a lower area of the seal 9 5 until 7 ) moves faster relative to the cover 2 or to the vehicle body than in a second region 17 of the seal 9, which is opposite in particular to the first region 16 of the seal 9.

Both the first and the second exemplary embodiment of the actuating mechanism 1 shown in the drawings have in common that the movement mechanism or joint mechanism 5 has a lever 10, in particular a push-out lever, which is mounted so as to be rotatable about the first axis of rotation 6, and a hinge arm 11, wherein a first end region of the hinge arm 11 is preferably firmly connected or connectable in particular to the rear side of the cover 2. On the other hand, an opposite second end region of the hinge arm 11 is connected in an articulated manner to the lever 10.

It is provided here that the hinge arm 11 can be pivoted about a third axis of rotation 8 relative to the lever 10 over its second end region at least over a predetermined or definable angular range, the third axis of rotation 8 preferably running parallel to the first axis of rotation 6, around which the Lever 10 is rotatably mounted.

The embodiments of the actuating mechanism 1 according to the invention, as shown in the drawings, also have in common that the lever 10 has a driver 12, which is designed to also set the hinge arm 11 in motion and in particular in rotation when the lever 10 moves.

In particular, the driver 12 is designed to start from a rest position of the lever 10, in which the cover 2 is in its closed position (cf. 1 or 5 ), only to come into contact with the hinge arm 11 after the lever 10 has been rotated by a predetermined or definable angle range about the first axis of rotation 6 of the lever 10 (cf. 2 and 6 ), whereby then and upon further rotation of the lever 10, the lever 10 is additionally pivoted with the hinge arm 11 about the first axis of rotation 6 of the lever 10 (cf. 3 and 7 ).

As in 4 shown, it is particularly conceivable that the cover 2 can be moved from the open position into a weather protection position, in which the cover 2 is partially rotated back into the closed position about the first axis of rotation 6 of the lever 10.

According to the 5 until 7 In the second exemplary embodiment shown, the cover 2 can have a fluid channel system 13 with at least one fluid channel 14 on the rear side, wherein the fluid channel system 13 is designed such that in the open position of the cover 2 the at least one fluid channel 14 forms a fluid connection to a filler neck 15 of the vehicle.

The invention is not limited to the embodiment shown in the drawings, but results from a synopsis of all the features disclosed herein.

List of reference symbols

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Actuating mechanism

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Cover/flap

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Vehicle body/vehicle outer skin

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drive shaft

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Joint mechanism

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first axis of rotation

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second axis of rotation

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third axis of rotation

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poetry

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Lever/release lever

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Hinge arm

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Driver

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Fluid channel system

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Fluid channel

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Filler neck

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first area of the seal

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second area of the seal

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Claims (15)

Actuating mechanism (1) for actuating a cover (2) of a vehicle, in particular a cover (2) in the form of a loading, service or tank flap of a vehicle or in the form of a flap for the sensor and in particular LIDAR system cover (2) a vehicle, wherein the cover (2) is reversibly movable between a closed position in which the cover (2) is arranged in particular flush and preferably directly flush with a vehicle body and in particular vehicle outer skin (3), and an open position in which the cover (2 ) is arranged at least partially or partially behind the vehicle body and in particular the vehicle outer skin (3), the actuating mechanism (1) having a movement mechanism (5) which is operatively connected in particular to the back of the cover (2), in particular in the form of a joint or guide mechanism , characterized in that the movement mechanism (5) is designed: (a) to transfer the cover (2) from the closed position to the open position, starting from the closed position of the cover (2), initially in a superimposed rotation and rotation, in particular according to the superposition principle to move in a translational movement into an intermediate position in which the cover (2) is in a position in which the cover (2) is pivoted about a first axis of rotation (6) relative to the closed position of the cover (2) and is at least partially or in some areas - compared to the closed position - is set back towards the interior of the vehicle; and (b) starting from the intermediate position of the cover (2), then pivoting it in an at least substantially and preferably purely rotational movement about a second axis of rotation (7) into the open position, in which the cover (2) is at least partially or is arranged in areas behind the vehicle body and in particular behind the vehicle outer skin (3). Actuating mechanism (1) according to Claim 1 , wherein the first axis of rotation (6) about which the cover (2) can be moved into the intermediate position in the rotational and translational movement superimposed in particular according to the superposition principle, coincides with the second axis of rotation (7) about which the cover (2) can be pivoted from its intermediate position into the open position. Actuating mechanism (1). Claim 1 or 2 , the actuating mechanism (1) further has a drive, in particular in the form of an electric motor, with a drive shaft (4), the drive being operatively connected to the movement mechanism (5), wherein the first and / or second axis of rotation (6, 7) with an axis of rotation of the drive shaft (4) of the drive matches/matches. Actuating mechanism (1) according to one of the Claims 1 until 3 , wherein the cover (2) is assigned a seal (9) which runs around the cover (2), in particular in part or in some areas, and which is formed, at least in the closed position of the cover (2), in an area between the cover (2) and the vehicle body and in particular to seal the vehicle outer skin (3), the movement mechanism (5) being designed, when the cover (2) is transferred from the closed position to the open position, starting from the closed position of the cover (2), in such a way that the rotation is superimposed, in particular according to the superposition principle - and translational movement to move into the intermediate position so that the seal (9), which in particular partially or partially surrounds the cover (2), moves faster in a first region (16) of the seal (9) relative to the cover (2) or to the Vehicle body and in particular vehicle outer skin (3) moves as in a second region (17) of the seal (9) which is opposite in particular to the first region (16) of the seal (9). Actuating mechanism (1) according to one of the Claims 1 until 4 , wherein the movement mechanism (5) has a lever (10), in particular an ejection lever, which is mounted rotatably about the first axis of rotation (6), and a hinge arm (11), wherein a first end region of the hinge arm (11) is preferably firmly connected or connectable in particular to the rear side of the cover (2), and wherein an opposite second end region of the hinge arm (11) is articulated to the lever (10). Actuating mechanism (1). Claim 5 , wherein at least over a predetermined or definable angular range, the hinge arm (11) can be pivoted relative to the lever (10) via its second end region about a third axis of rotation (8), the third axis of rotation (8) preferably being parallel to the first axis of rotation ( 6) runs around which the lever (10) is rotatably mounted. Actuating mechanism (1). Claim 5 or 6 , wherein the lever (10) has a driver (12), which is designed to also set the hinge arm (11) in motion and in particular in rotation when the lever (10) moves. Actuating mechanism (1) according to Claim 7 , wherein the driver (12) is designed, starting from a rest position of the lever (10), in in which the cover (2) is in its closed position, only comes into contact with the hinge arm (11) after rotation of the lever (10) by a predetermined or definable angular range about the first axis of rotation (6) of the lever (10), wherein then and upon further rotation of the lever (10) the lever (10) is additionally pivoted with the hinge arm (11) about the first axis of rotation (6) of the lever (10). Actuating mechanism (1) according to Claim 8 , wherein after rotation of the lever (10) through the predetermined or definable angular range about the first axis of rotation (6) of the lever (10), the cover (2) is in its intermediate position. Actuating mechanism (1) according to Claim 8 or 9 , wherein the movement mechanism (5) is associated with a spring mechanism and/or a mechanical blocking which is designed to hold the hinge arm (11) and the lever (10) together when the driver (12) comes or has come into contact with the hinge arm (11). Actuating mechanism (1) according to one of the Claims 1 until 10 in combination with at least Claim 5 , wherein the cover (2) is movable from the open position into a weather protection position in which the cover (2) is partially rotated back into the closed position about the first axis of rotation (6) of the lever (10). Actuating mechanism (1) according to one of the Claims 1 until 11 , wherein the cover (2) has on the back a fluid channel system (13) with at least one fluid channel (14). Actuating mechanism (1). Claim 12 , wherein the fluid channel system (13) is designed such that in the open position of the cover (2), the at least one fluid channel (14) forms a fluid connection to a filler support (15) of the vehicle. Arrangement, in particular sensor, preferably LIDAR system arrangement, or loading, service or tank arrangement for vehicles, wherein the arrangement comprises the following: - a trough, in particular sensor, in particular LIDAR system trough, or loading, service or tank trough; - a cover (2) for covering the trough, wherein the cover (2) is reversibly movable and in particular pivotable between a closed position in which the cover (2) is arranged flush with a vehicle outer skin (3), and an open position in which the cover (2) is arranged behind the outer skin; and - an actuating mechanism (1) according to one of the Claims 1 until 13 , wherein the drive shaft (4) of the drive is preferably arranged behind the trough. Vehicle with a sensor, in particular LIDAR system arrangement or with a charging, service or tank arrangement Claim 14 .

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