EP0778386B1 - Actuator assembly to unlock at least a vehicle pivoting cover, in particular of a motor vehicle - Google Patents

Actuator assembly to unlock at least a vehicle pivoting cover, in particular of a motor vehicle Download PDF

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EP0778386B1
EP0778386B1 EP96116623A EP96116623A EP0778386B1 EP 0778386 B1 EP0778386 B1 EP 0778386B1 EP 96116623 A EP96116623 A EP 96116623A EP 96116623 A EP96116623 A EP 96116623A EP 0778386 B1 EP0778386 B1 EP 0778386B1
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Hans Droste
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B83/00—Vehicle locks specially adapted for particular types of wing or vehicle
    • E05B83/16—Locks for luggage compartments, car boot lids or car bonnets
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B13/00—Devices preventing the key or the handle or both from being used
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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    • Y10S—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10S292/00—Closure fasteners
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  • the invention relates at least to an actuating device for unlocking of a pivotable cover of a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • DE 43 29 997 A1 describes a good function Actuating device for unlocking at least one pivotable cover Vehicle, in particular motor vehicle, the two pivotable Operating handles are rotatably mounted on a common housing.
  • the Housing is attached to the inside of the sill.
  • a cylinder lock is arranged between the two operating handles in the housing, to prevent accidental opening of the vehicle when the vehicle is open and the cylinder lock is locked Prevent lid (theft protection).
  • the front operating handle is on this Arrangement of the rear cover and the rear operating handle of the front cover assigned.
  • the object of the invention is an actuator of the aforementioned To further develop the genus in such a way that it can be produced easily and inexpensively is mountable, the expenditure to achieve theft protection can be reduced. Furthermore, the actuator should be harmonious in the Insert the interior of the vehicle and it is said to be ergonomically improved Actuator are created.
  • the main advantages achieved with the invention are that the integration of the actuator housing into an elongated interior Sill cover a reduction of the required components takes place, which means a simple and inexpensive manufacture and assembly is achieved.
  • the actuating device is ergonomically favorable within the reach of the driver's seat arranged and logically structured for the user, i.e. when operating the front
  • the front cover is unlocked. It is the same with the rear operating handle, which is assigned to the rear cover.
  • the inner rocker panel fits with the integrated Actuating device harmoniously into the interior of the vehicle.
  • the two operating handles are flush with the surface adjacent sections of the rocker panel, so that a vehicle occupant when Getting into the vehicle cannot get stuck on the operating handles or it damaged.
  • the recessed grips on the inside of the Sill covers make it easier to swing up the operating handles when Unlock the lid.
  • the Switch unit includes several memory switches and at least one Storage unit to the desired seating position of an electric at the push of a button adjustable seat for different seat users.
  • the Switch unit can also be operated when the door is closed and is located on the inside on the side arranged next to the two operating handles.
  • the rocker panel is symmetrical and can therefore be used for left- and right-hand drive vehicles be used.
  • FIG. 1 shows a motor vehicle 1 formed by an open convertible, its structure 2 side doors 3, a windshield 4 receiving Windshield frame 5, a first cover 7 arranged in the bow region 6 and a second cover 9 provided in the rear area 8.
  • To remove and Locking the two pivotable lids 7, 9 means 10 is provided, those of a passenger compartment 11 which are open above a belt line 12 Motor vehicle 1 is actuated.
  • Each hood 7, 9 is a conventional lock 13, 14 assigned, each lock 13, 14 via a connecting element 15, 16th is connected to a common actuator 17.
  • the Connecting elements 15, 16 are in the exemplary embodiment by Bowden cables educated. However, they can also be designed as rods or the like.
  • the common actuating device 17 is on the passenger compartment 11 facing side of a laterally outer side member (sill 18) attached and comprises a bearing housing 19, the operating handles 20, 21 for the Blanket 7, 8 receives (Fig. 2 to 4).
  • the bearing housing 19 is in one piece with an elongated one inner rocker panel 22 formed.
  • the inner rocker panel 22 extends over a substantial part of the longitudinal extent of a lower door cutout 23, wherein the bearing housing 19 approximately in a central region of the longitudinal extent the rocker panel 22 is formed.
  • the inner rocker panel 22 covers a portion of the Top of the welder 18 and a portion of the passenger compartment 11 facing upright inner panel 24, the inner panel 24 by a carpet is formed.
  • the outer edge 25 facing the door 3 inner rocker panel 22 lies on a rocker panel attached Door seal profile 26, which extends in the vehicle longitudinal direction Flange 27 of the rocker 18 is attached.
  • the downward-facing edge 28 of the profiled facing the passenger compartment 11 Sill trim 22 is pre-tensioned on the side carpet.
  • the Sill cover 22 is located locally on an underlying support part 29 and is attached to this detachably.
  • the welding cover 22 has a channel-shaped, pulled downward Receiving section 30, which forms the bearing housing 19.
  • Both operating handles 20, 21 are adjacent to a transverse plane of symmetry A-A Sill cover 22 on spaced walls 31, 32 of the channel-shaped Receiving section 19 around approximately horizontal, transverse axes of rotation 33, 34 pivoted.
  • the two operating handles 20, 21 are in Seen in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, lying one behind the other on the rocker panel 22 arranged, the free ends of the operating handles 20, 21 in opposite Show directions.
  • each actuating handle 20, 21 has, at its free end facing away from the plane of symmetry AA, a projection 35, 36 directed towards the outside of the vehicle, which in sections engages under an inner door panel 37 when the side door 3 is closed.
  • a downward indentation is provided which is adapted to the contour of the molding 35, 36.
  • Each molding 35, 36 is approximately flush with the outer edge 25 of the rocker panel 22. Adjacent to the free ends of the operating handles 20, 21 are formed on the side of the rocker panel 22 facing the adjacent seat 40 from the inside accessible recesses 38, 39 to ensure good handling of the operating handles 20, 21.
  • both operating handles 20, 21 run flush with the adjacent sections of the rocker panel 22.
  • Zum Unlocking the covers 7, 9 are the operating handles 20, 21 when the door 3 is open pivoted upwards into an active position C (FIG. 6).
  • the transverse ones Imprints open on the inside into the adjacent recessed grips 38, 39.
  • the Grip recesses 38, 39 protrude the actuating handles 20, 21 towards the front and back by a dimension "d".
  • the rocker panel 22 has the Seat 40 facing side a raised portion 41, under which a Receiving space 42 is provided for a switch unit 43.
  • the switch unit 43 comprises a plurality of memory switches 44 and at least one memory unit 45 for at least one electrically adjustable seat.
  • the switch unit 43 has three memory switches, i.e. For three different seat users can be saved once, at the push of a button correctly set seating position and then automatically adjusted.
  • the rocker panel 22 has in the central area of it Longitudinal extension of its greatest width.
  • the Sill cover 22 is symmetrical to the transverse plane of symmetry A-A trained and can be used for both left and right-hand drive vehicles become.
  • the switch unit 43 is also symmetrical to the plane of symmetry A-A educated.
  • a trough-shaped storage container can also be placed in the rocker panel 22 can be integrated. Furthermore, the upper outer region of the Schweilers 18 are covered with a further panel at least in sections.
  • One end of the Bowden cable casing facing the actuating device 17 is at 49. 49 'held in position on a retaining web 50, 50' of the bearing housing 19.

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Betätigungseinrichtung zum Entriegeln wenigstens eines schwenkbaren Deckels eines Fahrzeuges, insbesondere Kraftfahrzeuges gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruchs 1.The invention relates at least to an actuating device for unlocking of a pivotable cover of a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle according to the preamble of claim 1.

Aus der DE 43 29 997 A1 geht eine eine gute Funktion aufweisende Betätigungseinrichtung zum Entriegeln wenigstens eines schwenkbaren Deckels eines Fahrzeuges, insbesondere Kraftfahrzeuges hervor, wobei die beiden verschwenkbaren Betätigungsgriffe an einem gemeinsamen Gehäuse drehbar gelagert sind. Das Gehäuse ist an der Innenseite des Schwellers angebracht. Bei dieser Anordnung ist zwischen den beiden Betätigungsgriffen im Gehäuse ein Zylinderschloß angeordnet, um bei offenem Fahrzeug und verriegeltem Zylinderschloß ein ungewolltes Öffnen der Deckel zu verhindern(Diebstahlschutz). Der vordere Betätigungsgriff ist bei dieser Anordnung dem hinteren Deckel und der hintere Betätigungsgriff dem vorderen Deckei zugeordnet.DE 43 29 997 A1 describes a good function Actuating device for unlocking at least one pivotable cover Vehicle, in particular motor vehicle, the two pivotable Operating handles are rotatably mounted on a common housing. The Housing is attached to the inside of the sill. With this arrangement a cylinder lock is arranged between the two operating handles in the housing, to prevent accidental opening of the vehicle when the vehicle is open and the cylinder lock is locked Prevent lid (theft protection). The front operating handle is on this Arrangement of the rear cover and the rear operating handle of the front cover assigned.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, eine Betätigungseinrichtung der eingangs genannten Gattung so weiterzubilden, daß sie einfach und kostengünstig herstellbar und montierbar ist, wobei die Aufwendungen zur Erzielung eines Diebstahlschutzes reduziert werden können. Ferner soll sich die Betätigungseinrichtung harmonisch in die Innenausstattung des Fahrzeuges einfügen und es soll eine ergonomisch verbesserte Betätigungseinrichtung geschaffen werden.The object of the invention is an actuator of the aforementioned To further develop the genus in such a way that it can be produced easily and inexpensively is mountable, the expenditure to achieve theft protection can be reduced. Furthermore, the actuator should be harmonious in the Insert the interior of the vehicle and it is said to be ergonomically improved Actuator are created.

Erfindungsgemäß wird diese Aufgabe durch die kennzeichnenden Merkmale des Patentanspruches 1 gelöst. Weitere, die Erfindung in vorteilhafter Weise ausgestaltende Merkmale enthalten die Unteransprüche.According to the invention, this object is achieved by the characterizing features of Claim 1 solved. Further, the invention advantageously design features contain the subclaims.

Die mit der Erfindung hauptsächlich erzielten Vorteile sind darin zu sehen, daß durch die Integration des Gehäuses der Betätigungseinrichtung in eine langgestreckte innere Schwellerblende eine Reduzierung der benötigten Bauteile erfolgt, wodurch eine einfache und kostengünstige Fertigung und Montage erzielt wird.The main advantages achieved with the invention are that the integration of the actuator housing into an elongated interior Sill cover a reduction of the required components takes place, which means a simple and inexpensive manufacture and assembly is achieved.

Die Betätigungseinrichtung ist ergonomisch günstig in Reichweite des Fahrersitzes angeordnet und für den Benutzer logisch aufgebaut, d.h. bei Betätigen des vorderen Betätigungsgriffes wird auch der vordere Deckel entriegelt. Ebenso verhält es sich mit dem hinteren Betätigungsgriff, der dem hinteren Deckel zugeordnet ist.The actuating device is ergonomically favorable within the reach of the driver's seat arranged and logically structured for the user, i.e. when operating the front The front cover is unlocked. It is the same with the rear operating handle, which is assigned to the rear cover.

Darüberhinaus fügt sich die innere Schwellerblende mit der integrierten Betätigungseinrichtung harmonisch in die Innenausstattung des Fahrzeuges ein.In addition, the inner rocker panel fits with the integrated Actuating device harmoniously into the interior of the vehicle.

Die nach außen ragenden Anformungen an den freien Enden der Betätigungsgriffe bewirken einen kostengünstigen, wirksamen Diebstahlschutz, da sie die angrenzende Fahrzeugtür bzw. deren Innenverkleidung abschnittsweise untergreifen, wodurch ein Hochschwenken der Betätigungsgriffe nur bei geöffneter Tür möglich ist. Auf ein teures Zylinderschloß innerhalb des Gehäuses als Diebstahlschutz kann somit verzichtet werden.The outward protrusions on the free ends of the operating handles cause inexpensive, effective anti-theft protection, as it adjoins the Reach under sections of the vehicle door or its interior paneling, thereby creating a Swiveling up the operating handles is only possible when the door is open. To a expensive cylinder lock within the housing as theft protection can thus to be dispensed with.

Die beiden Betätigungsgriffe verlaufen in ihrer Ruhestellung oberflächenbündig mit den angrenzenden Abschnitten der Schwellerblende, so daß ein Fahrzeuginsasse beim Einsteigen in das Fahrzeug nicht an den Betätigungsgriffen hängenbleiben kann oder sie beschädigt. Die von der Innenseite her zugänglichen Griffmulden an den Schwellerblenden erleichtern das Hochschwenken der Betätigungsgriffe beim Entriegeln der Deckel.In their rest position, the two operating handles are flush with the surface adjacent sections of the rocker panel, so that a vehicle occupant when Getting into the vehicle cannot get stuck on the operating handles or it damaged. The recessed grips on the inside of the Sill covers make it easier to swing up the operating handles when Unlock the lid.

Ferner ist an der Schwellerblende auf der dem Fahrgastraum zugekehrten Seite ein Aufnahmeraum vorgesehen, in den eine Schaltereinheit einsetzbar ist. Die Schaltereinheit umfaßt mehrere Memoryschalter sowie zumindest eine Speichereinheit, um auf Knopfdruck die gewünschte Sitzposition eines elektrisch verstellbaren Sitzes für unterschiedliche Sitzbenutzer abrufen zu können. Die Schaltereinheit ist auch bei geschlossener Tür bedienbar und seitlich innenliegend neben den beiden Betätigungsgriffen angeordnet. Die Schwellerblende ist symmetrisch ausgebildet und kann daher für Links- und Rechtslenkerfahrzeuge verwendet werden.There is also a sill cover on the side facing the passenger compartment Recording space provided in which a switch unit can be used. The Switch unit includes several memory switches and at least one Storage unit to the desired seating position of an electric at the push of a button adjustable seat for different seat users. The Switch unit can also be operated when the door is closed and is located on the inside on the side arranged next to the two operating handles. The rocker panel is symmetrical and can therefore be used for left- and right-hand drive vehicles be used.

Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung ist in der Zeichnung dargestellt und wird im folgenden näher beschrieben.An embodiment of the invention is shown in the drawing and is in following described in more detail.

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eine perspektivische Ansicht von schräg hinten auf einen Personenkraftwagen mit oben offener Karosserie und einer Einrichtung zum Ent- und Verriegeln von zumindest zwei beabstandeten Hauben,
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eine Ansicht von oben auf die gemeinsame Betätigungseinrichtung,
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einen Schnitt nach der Linie III-III der Fig. 2 in größerem Maßstab,
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einen Schnitt nach der Linie IV-IV der Fig. 2 in größerem Maßstab,
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einen Schnitt nach der Linie V-V der Fig. 2 in größerem Maßstab und
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eine Ansicht von der Seite auf die Betätigungseinrichtung.
It shows
Fig. 1
2 shows a perspective view obliquely from behind of a passenger car with the body open at the top and a device for unlocking and locking at least two spaced-apart hoods,
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a top view of the common actuator,
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3 shows a section along the line III-III of FIG. 2 on a larger scale,
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3 shows a section along the line IV-IV of FIG. 2 on a larger scale,
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a section along the line VV of FIG. 2 on a larger scale and
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a side view of the actuator.

In Fig. 1 ist ein durch ein offenes Cabriolet gebildetes Kraftfahrzeug 1 dargestellt, dessen Aufbau 2 seitliche Türen 3, einen eine Windschutzscheibe 4 aufnehmenden Windschutzscheibenrahmen 5, einen im Bugbereich 6 angeordneten ersten Deckel 7 sowie einen im Heckbereich 8 vorgesehenen zweiten Deckel 9 aufweist. Zum Ent- und Verriegeln der beiden schwenkbaren Deckel 7, 9 ist eine Einrichtung 10 vorgesehen, die von einem Fahrgastraum 11 des oberhalb einer Gürtellinie 12 offen ausgebildeten Kraftfahrzeuges 1 aus betätigbar ist. Jeder Haube 7, 9 ist ein herkömmliches Schloß 13, 14 zugeordnet, wobei jedes Schloß 13, 14 über ein Verbindungselement 15, 16 mit einer gemeinsamen Betätigungseinrichtung 17 verbunden ist. Die Verbindungselemente 15, 16 werden im Ausführungsbeispiel durch Bowdenzüge gebildet. Sie können jedoch auch als Gestänge oder dergleichen ausgebildet sein.1 shows a motor vehicle 1 formed by an open convertible, its structure 2 side doors 3, a windshield 4 receiving Windshield frame 5, a first cover 7 arranged in the bow region 6 and a second cover 9 provided in the rear area 8. To remove and Locking the two pivotable lids 7, 9 means 10 is provided, those of a passenger compartment 11 which are open above a belt line 12 Motor vehicle 1 is actuated. Each hood 7, 9 is a conventional lock 13, 14 assigned, each lock 13, 14 via a connecting element 15, 16th is connected to a common actuator 17. The Connecting elements 15, 16 are in the exemplary embodiment by Bowden cables educated. However, they can also be designed as rods or the like.

Die gemeinsame Betätigungseinrichtung 17 ist an der dem Fahrgastraum 11 zugekehrten Seite eines seitlich außenliegenden Längsträgers (Schweller 18) angebracht und umfaßt ein Lagergehäuse 19, das Betätigungsgriffe 20, 21 für die Decke 7, 8 aufnimmt (Fig. 2 bis 4). The common actuating device 17 is on the passenger compartment 11 facing side of a laterally outer side member (sill 18) attached and comprises a bearing housing 19, the operating handles 20, 21 for the Blanket 7, 8 receives (Fig. 2 to 4).

Erfindungsgemäß ist das Lagergehäuse 19 einstückig mit einer langgestreckten inneren Schwellerblende 22 ausgebildet. Die innere Schwellerblende 22 erstreckt sich über einen wesentlichen Teil der Längserstreckung eines unteren Türausschnittes 23, wobei das Lagergehäuse 19 etwa in einem mittleren Bereich der Längserstreckung der Schwellerblende 22 ausgebildet ist.According to the invention, the bearing housing 19 is in one piece with an elongated one inner rocker panel 22 formed. The inner rocker panel 22 extends over a substantial part of the longitudinal extent of a lower door cutout 23, wherein the bearing housing 19 approximately in a central region of the longitudinal extent the rocker panel 22 is formed.

Gemäß den Fig. 3 und 4 deckt die innere Schwellerblende 22 einen Teilbereich der Oberseite des Schweilers 18 und einen Teilbereich der dem Fahrgastraum 11 zugekehrten aufrechten Innenverkleidung 24 ab, wobei die Innenverkleidung 24 durch einen Teppichboden gebildet wird. Der der Tür 3 zugekehrte äußere Rand 25 der inneren Schwellerblende 22 liegt auf einem schwellerseitig befestigten Türdichtungsprofil 26 auf, das auf einen sich in Fahrzeuglängsrichtung erstreckenden Flansch 27 des Schwellers 18 aufgesteckt ist.3 and 4, the inner rocker panel 22 covers a portion of the Top of the welder 18 and a portion of the passenger compartment 11 facing upright inner panel 24, the inner panel 24 by a carpet is formed. The outer edge 25 facing the door 3 inner rocker panel 22 lies on a rocker panel attached Door seal profile 26, which extends in the vehicle longitudinal direction Flange 27 of the rocker 18 is attached.

Der dem Fahrgastraum 11 zugekehrte, nach unten gezogene Rand 28 der profilierten Schwellerblende 22 liegt unter Vorspannung am seitlichen Teppichboden auf. Die Schwellerblende 22 liegt örtlich an einem darunterliegenden Abstützteil 29 auf und ist an diesem lösbar befestigt. Im Bereich der beiden langgestreckten Betätigungsgriffe 20, 21 weist die Schweilerblende 22 einen kanalförmigen, nach unten gezogenen Aufnahmeabschnitt 30 auf, der das Lagergehäuse 19 bildet. Beide Betätigungsgriffe 20, 21 sind benachbart einer querverlaufenden Symmetrieebene A-A der Schwellerblende 22 an beabstandeten Wandungen 31, 32 des kanalförmigen Aufnahmeabschnitts 19 um etwa horizontale, querverlaufende Drehachsen 33, 34 schwenkbar gelagert. Die beiden Betätigungsgriffe 20, 21 sind in Fahrzeuglängsrichtung gesehen hintereinander liegend an der Schwellerblende 22 angeordnet, wobei die freien Enden der Betätigungsgriffe 20, 21 in entgegengesetzte Richtungen zeigen.The downward-facing edge 28 of the profiled facing the passenger compartment 11 Sill trim 22 is pre-tensioned on the side carpet. The Sill cover 22 is located locally on an underlying support part 29 and is attached to this detachably. In the area of the two elongated operating handles 20, 21, the welding cover 22 has a channel-shaped, pulled downward Receiving section 30, which forms the bearing housing 19. Both operating handles 20, 21 are adjacent to a transverse plane of symmetry A-A Sill cover 22 on spaced walls 31, 32 of the channel-shaped Receiving section 19 around approximately horizontal, transverse axes of rotation 33, 34 pivoted. The two operating handles 20, 21 are in Seen in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, lying one behind the other on the rocker panel 22 arranged, the free ends of the operating handles 20, 21 in opposite Show directions.

Aus ergonomischen Gründen ist der in Fahrtrichtung gesehen vorneliegende Betätigungsgriff 20 dem vorderen Deckel 7 und der hintere Betätigungsgriff 21 dem hinteren Deckel 8 zugeordnet. For ergonomic reasons, it is the one in the direction of travel Operating handle 20 the front cover 7 and the rear operating handle 21 the assigned rear cover 8.

Erfindungsgemäß weist jeder Betätigungsgriff 20, 21 an seinem der Symmetrieebene A-A abgekehrten freien Ende eine zur Fahrzeugaußenseite hin gerichtete Anformung 35, 36 auf, die bei geschlossener seitlicher Tür 3 abschnittsweise eine innere Türverkleidung 37 untergreift. Dadurch wird bei geschlossener und versperrter Tür 3 ein Hochschwenken der Betätigungsgriffe 20, 21 und somit ein Entriegeln der Deckel 7, 9 verhindert.
An der Schwellerblende 22 ist im Bereich der etwa rechtwinkelig zur langgestreckten Schwellerblende verlaufenden Anformung 35, 36 jedes Betätigungsgriffes 20, 21 eine nach unten gerichtete Einprägung vorgesehen, die der Kontur der Anformung 35, 36 angepaßt ist.According to the invention, each actuating handle 20, 21 has, at its free end facing away from the plane of symmetry AA, a projection 35, 36 directed towards the outside of the vehicle, which in sections engages under an inner door panel 37 when the side door 3 is closed. As a result, when the door 3 is closed and locked, the actuating handles 20, 21 are prevented from swinging up and thus unlocking the covers 7, 9.
On the rocker panel 22, in the region of the molding 35, 36 of each actuating handle 20, 21, which is approximately at right angles to the elongated rocker panel, a downward indentation is provided which is adapted to the contour of the molding 35, 36.

Jede Anformung 35, 36 schließt etwa bündig mit dem äußeren Rand 25 der Schwellerblende 22 ab.
Benachbart den freien Enden der Betätigungsgriffe 20, 21 sind auf der dem angrenzenden Sitz 40 zugekehrten Seite der Schwellerblende 22 von innen her zugängliche Griffmulden 38, 39 ausgeformt, um eine gute Handhabung der Betätigungsgriffe 20, 21 zu gewährleisten.Each molding 35, 36 is approximately flush with the outer edge 25 of the rocker panel 22.
Adjacent to the free ends of the operating handles 20, 21 are formed on the side of the rocker panel 22 facing the adjacent seat 40 from the inside accessible recesses 38, 39 to ensure good handling of the operating handles 20, 21.

In ihren etwa horizontalen Ruhestellungen B verlaufen beide Betätigungsgriffe 20, 21 oberflächenbündig zu den angrenzenden Abschnitten der Schwellerblende 22. Zum Entriegeln der Deckel 7, 9 werden die Betätigungsgriffe 20, 21 bei geöffneter Tür 3 nach oben in eine Wirkstellung C verschwenkt (Fig. 6). Die querverlaufenden Einprägungen münden innenseitig in die angrenzenden Griffmulden 38, 39 ein. Die Griffmulden 38, 39 überragen die Betätigungsgriffe 20, 21 nach vorne bzw. hinten hin um ein Maß "d".In their approximately horizontal rest positions B, both operating handles 20, 21 run flush with the adjacent sections of the rocker panel 22. Zum Unlocking the covers 7, 9 are the operating handles 20, 21 when the door 3 is open pivoted upwards into an active position C (FIG. 6). The transverse ones Imprints open on the inside into the adjacent recessed grips 38, 39. The Grip recesses 38, 39 protrude the actuating handles 20, 21 towards the front and back by a dimension "d".

Zwischen den beiden Griffmulden 38, 39 weist die Schwellerblende 22 auf der dem Sitz 40 zugekehrten Seite einen hochgezogenen Abschnitt 41 auf, unter dem ein Aufnahmeraum 42 für eine Schaltereinheit 43 vorgesehen ist. Die Schaltereinheit 43 umfaßt mehrere Memoryschalter 44 und zumindest eine Speichereinheit 45 für wenigstens einen elektrisch verstellbaren Sitz. Between the two recessed grips 38, 39, the rocker panel 22 has the Seat 40 facing side a raised portion 41, under which a Receiving space 42 is provided for a switch unit 43. The switch unit 43 comprises a plurality of memory switches 44 and at least one memory unit 45 for at least one electrically adjustable seat.

Im Ausführungsbeispiel weist die Schaltereinheit 43 drei Memoryschalter auf, d.h. für drei unterschiedliche Sitzbenutzer wird auf Knopfdruck die einmal gespeicherte, zuvor richtig eingestellte Sitzposition abgerufen und sodann automatisch eingestellt.In the exemplary embodiment, the switch unit 43 has three memory switches, i.e. For three different seat users can be saved once, at the push of a button correctly set seating position and then automatically adjusted.

Falls keine Schaltereinheit 43 in den Aufnahmeraum 41 eingesetzt wird, kann dieser durch eine nicht näher dargestellte Blindabdeckung nach oben hin verschlossen werden.If no switch unit 43 is inserted into the receiving space 41, this can closed at the top by a blind cover, not shown become.

In der Draufsicht gesehen weist die Schwellerblende 22 im mittleren Bereich ihrer Längserstreckung ihre größte Breite auf. Zu den beiden Enden hin verjüngt sich die Schwellerblende 22 auf der dem Fahrgastraum 11 zugekehrten Seite ein wenig. Die Schwellerblende 22 ist symmetrisch zu der querverlaufenden Symmetrieebene A-A ausgebildet und kann sowohl für Links- als auch für Rechtslenkerfahrzeuge verwendet werden. Die Schaltereinheit 43 ist ebenfalls symmetrisch zur Symmetrieebene A-A ausgebildet.Seen in plan view, the rocker panel 22 has in the central area of it Longitudinal extension of its greatest width. The tapered towards the two ends Sill cover 22 on the side facing the passenger compartment 11 a little. The Sill cover 22 is symmetrical to the transverse plane of symmetry A-A trained and can be used for both left and right-hand drive vehicles become. The switch unit 43 is also symmetrical to the plane of symmetry A-A educated.

Anstelle der Betätigungseinrichtung 17 kann auch ein trogförmiges Ablagebehältnis in die Schwellerblende 22 integriert sein. Ferner kann der obere äußere Bereich des Schweilers 18 mit einer weiteren Blende zumindest abschnittsweise verkleidet werden.Instead of the actuating device 17, a trough-shaped storage container can also be placed in the rocker panel 22 can be integrated. Furthermore, the upper outer region of the Schweilers 18 are covered with a further panel at least in sections.

Die Anlenkung der Verbindungselemente 15, 16 an den Betätigungsgriffen 20, 21 erfolgt oberhalb der Drehachsen 33, 34 und um einen Winkel α von etwa 30° versetzt zu einer durch die Drehachse 33, 34 verlaufenden Vertikalebene 46, 46' bei 47, 48.The articulation of the connecting elements 15, 16 on the actuating handles 20, 21 takes place above the axes of rotation 33, 34 and offset by an angle α of approximately 30 ° to a vertical plane 46, 46 'running through the axis of rotation 33, 34 at 47, 48.

Ein der Betätigungseinrichtung 17 zugekehrtes Ende der Bowdenzughülle ist bei 49, 49' an einen Haltesteg 50, 50' des Lagergehäuses 19 in Lage gehalten.One end of the Bowden cable casing facing the actuating device 17 is at 49. 49 'held in position on a retaining web 50, 50' of the bearing housing 19.

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  1. An actuating device for unlocking at least one pivotable cover of a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, the device being arranged on the inside of a sill and comprising a bearing housing and at least one pivotable actuating handle, characterized in that the bearing housing (19) is formed integrally with an elongate inner sill trim (22), and the at least one pivotable actuating handle (20, 21) is provided at the free ends thereof with an integrally formed portion (35, 36) directed towards the outside of the vehicle and engaging in part under an inner door lining (37) - when the vehicle door (3) is closed - in such a way as to prevent the actuating handle (20, 21) from pivoting upwards and thus the cover (7, 9) from being unlocked.
  2. An actuating device according to Claim 1, characterized in that the actuating device (17) is provided with two actuating handles (20, 21), wherein the front actuating handle (20) - as viewed in the direction of travel - is associated with a front cover (7) and the rear actuating handle (21) is associated with a rear cover (9).
  3. An actuating device according to Claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the actuating handles (20, 21) are pivotable from their substantially horizontal rest position (B) into the pivoted-up operating position (C) only when the vehicle door (3) is opened.
  4. An actuating device according to Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that on the inner sill trim (22), on the side facing the passenger compartment (11), a receiving space (41), into which a switch unit (43) can be inserted, is provided laterally adjacent to the bearing portions for the actuating handles (20, 21), wherein the switch unit (43) can be actuated even when the door (3) is closed.
  5. An actuating device according to Claim 4, characterized in that the switch unit (43) comprises a plurality of memory switches (44) and at least one memory unit (45) for at least one electrically adjustable seat.
  6. An actuating device according to Claim 1, characterized in that the inner sill trim (22) covers a partial area of the top of the sill (18) and a partial area of the upright inner lining (25) facing the passenger compartment (11).
  7. An actuating device according to Claims 1 and 6, characterized in that the inner sill trim (22) rests in part on an underlying support part (29) secured to the sill and is held in position in a releasable manner on the said support part (29).
  8. An actuating device according to one or more Claims, characterized in that on the inner sill trim (22), on the side facing the adjacent seat (40), handle recesses (38, 39) are formed in the region of the free ends of the actuating handles (20, 21).
  9. An actuating device according to Claim 1, characterized in that, in the region of the integrally formed portions (35, 36) at the end, the sill trim (22) is provided with impressed portions corresponding to the actuating handles (20, 21).
  10. An actuating device according to one or more Claims, characterized in that in their substantially horizontal rest position (B) the actuating handles (20, 21) extend with their surface flush with the adjacent portions of the sill trim (22).
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