EP0894919B1 - Locking device for a gate hinged to a housing, particularly for a hatchback tailgate of a motor vehicle - Google Patents

Locking device for a gate hinged to a housing, particularly for a hatchback tailgate of a motor vehicle Download PDF

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EP0894919B1
EP0894919B1 EP98112131A EP98112131A EP0894919B1 EP 0894919 B1 EP0894919 B1 EP 0894919B1 EP 98112131 A EP98112131 A EP 98112131A EP 98112131 A EP98112131 A EP 98112131A EP 0894919 B1 EP0894919 B1 EP 0894919B1
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    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05BLOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B15/00Other details of locks; Parts for engagement by bolts of fastening devices
    • E05B15/02Striking-plates; Keepers; Bolt staples; Escutcheons
    • E05B15/0205Striking-plates, keepers, staples
    • E05B15/029Closures, e.g. preventing dirt or paint from entering into the striker
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05BLOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B17/00Accessories in connection with locks
    • E05B17/0025Devices for forcing the wing firmly against its seat or to initiate the opening of the wing
    • E05B17/0033Devices for forcing the wing firmly against its seat or to initiate the opening of the wing for opening only
    • E05B17/0037Spring-operated
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05BLOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B83/00Vehicle locks specially adapted for particular types of wing or vehicle
    • E05B83/16Locks for luggage compartments, car boot lids or car bonnets

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  • the invention relates to a locking device according to the preamble of Claim 1.
  • the locking device according to DE 196 49 743 A1 therefore does not have this disadvantage, because there without a one-piece cover on either side of the lock bolt a wing is provided which is lifted out of the recess Rotary latch lock by spring force into a recess that closes the recess Position swiveled while the immersed when closing the flap Rotary latch lock pushes the wing out of its way against the spring force.
  • the tension spring 13 hooked in at 16 on the mounting plate 5 engages on the Arm 17 of the bracket 18, the right end in the figures on the axle bolt 15 is pivotally mounted and at its left end in the figures rigidly the wing 11th the cover 11, 12 carries. With wings 11 and 12 in their operative position, supports the bracket 18 on the stop 19, which is made of the material of the mounting plate 5 is worked out. So while the wrap spring 14 only a relatively small restoring force exerts on the wing 12, the designs of the tension spring 13 and the force in Torque converting lever between the right end of the spring 13 in the figures on the one hand and the wing 11 on the other hand chosen so that on the one hand the force to Closing the tailgate 2, i.e.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Schließeinrichtung gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruchs 1.The invention relates to a locking device according to the preamble of Claim 1.

Bei der gattungsgemäßen Schließeinrichtung nach der EP 0 322 266 A1 findet sich eine einteilige Abdeckung mit einer mittleren Ausnehmung für den Schloßbolzen; die Abdeckung ist mit zwei federbestückten Parallelführungen versehen, so daß sie während einer ersten Phase der Öffnungsbewegung des Drehfallenschlosses bzw. während einer letzten Phase der Schließbewegung desselben parallel zu sich selbst unter der Wirkung der Federkräfte und der von dem Drehfallenschloß ausgeübten Kraft verschoben wird. Dabei ist die Auslegung der auf die Abdeckung wirkenden Federn so getroffen, daß die Abdeckung in Verbindung mit den Federn einen Auswerfer für die Klappe, dort die Heckklappe eines Kraftfahrzeugs, bildet, also nach Entriegelung der Schloßanordnung die Heckklappe in eine Teilöffnungsstellung verschwenkt.One is found in the generic locking device according to EP 0 322 266 A1 one-piece cover with a central recess for the lock bolt; the Cover is provided with two spring-loaded parallel guides, so that during a first phase of the opening movement of the rotary latch lock or during a last phase of its closing movement parallel to itself under the effect the spring forces and the force exerted by the rotary latch lock is shifted. The design of the springs acting on the cover is such that the Cover in conjunction with the springs an ejector for the flap, there the Tailgate of a motor vehicle, forms, so after unlocking the lock assembly the tailgate swings into a partially open position.

Die Existenz von zwei Parallelführungen für die Abdeckung bei dem beschriebenen Stand der Technik setzt die Einhaltung sehr geringer Fertigungstoleranzen voraus, da sowohl unterschiedliche Dimensionierungen der beiden Federn als auch ein schräges Eintauchen des Drehfallenschlosses leicht zum Verkanten der Abdeckung führen können.The existence of two parallel guides for the cover in the described The state of the art requires compliance with very low manufacturing tolerances, because both different dimensions of the two springs as well as an oblique Immersing the rotary latch lock can easily cause the cover to tilt can.

Diesen Nachteil zeigt die Schließeinrichtung nach der DE 196 49 743 A1 deshalb nicht, weil dort unter Verzicht auf eine einteilige Abdeckung beiderseits des Schloßbolzens je ein Flügel vorgesehen ist, die bei aus der Ausnehmung herausgehobenem Drehfallenschloß durch Federkraft in eine die Ausnehmung gleichsam verschließende Lage geschwenkt werden, während das beim Schließen der Klappe eintauchende Drehfallenschloß die Flügel gegen die Federkraft aus seinem Weg drückt.The locking device according to DE 196 49 743 A1 therefore does not have this disadvantage, because there without a one-piece cover on either side of the lock bolt a wing is provided which is lifted out of the recess Rotary latch lock by spring force into a recess that closes the recess Position swiveled while the immersed when closing the flap Rotary latch lock pushes the wing out of its way against the spring force.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, die gattungsgemäße Schließeinrichtung unter Wahrung ihres Vorteils einer Doppelfunktion, nämlich sowohl der Abdeckung der Ausnehmung für das Drehfallenschloß als auch als Auswerfer für die Klappe, so auszubilden, daß die Betriebssicherheit der Abdeckung vergrößert bzw. die Anforderungen an die Einhaltung enger Toleranzen verringert sind.The invention is based, the generic locking device under the task Maintaining their advantage of a dual function, namely both covering the Recess for the rotary latch lock as well as an ejector for the flap, see above train that the operational safety of the cover increases or Requirements for compliance with narrow tolerances are reduced.

Die erfindungsgemäße Lösung dieser Aufgabe besteht in den kennzeichnenden Merkmalen des Hauptanspruchs, vorteilhafte Ausbildungen der Erfindungen beschreiben die Unteransprüche.The inventive solution to this problem consists in the characterizing Features of the main claim describe advantageous embodiments of the inventions the subclaims.

Bei Ausführung der Erfindung entsprechend Anspruch 2 ermöglicht sie mit minimalem Aufwand - nur ein Achsbolzen zur Lagerung beider Flügel der Abdeckung ist erforderlich -, durch entsprechende Wahl von Hebelarmen und Federauslegung einen günstigen Kompromiß zwischen den von einer Bedienungsperson aufzubringenden Schließkräften einerseits und den insbesondere von einem der beiden Flügel aufgebrachten Auswerferkräften andererseits zu treffen. Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung wird im folgenden anhand der Zeichnung erläutert. Es zeigen:

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eine perspektivische Teilansicht eines Steilheck-Kraftfahrzeugs mit geöffneter Heckklappe,
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in der selben Ansicht und in Explosionsdarstellung den gehäuseseitigen, d.h. hier karosserieseitigen Teil der Schließeinrichtung,
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in Draufsicht die Lage der einzelnen Bestandteile der Schließeinrichtung bei geöffneter Heckklappe und
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ebenfalls in Draufsicht die Verhältnisse bei geschlossener Heckklappe.
In carrying out the invention according to claim 2, it enables with minimal effort - only one axle pin for mounting both wings of the cover is required - by a suitable choice of lever arms and spring design a favorable compromise between the closing forces to be applied by an operator on the one hand and in particular by one of the on the other hand to hit both wings. An embodiment of the invention is explained below with reference to the drawing. Show it:
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2 shows a perspective partial view of a hatchback motor vehicle with the tailgate open,
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in the same view and in an exploded view, the part of the locking device on the housing side, ie here on the body side,
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in plan view the position of the individual components of the locking device with the tailgate open and
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also in plan view the conditions with the tailgate closed.

Der Aufbau des Steilheck-Kraftfahrzeugs mit der Karosserie 1 und der in Figur 1 in hochgeklappter Stellung gezeichneten Heckklappe 2 interessiert nur insoweit, als der karosserieseitige Schloßquerträger 3 zur Befestigung des Schloßbügels 4 (Figur 2) über die Befestigungsplatte 5 mittels Schrauben 6 eingerichtet ist, d.h. des allgemein mit 7 bezeichneten karosserieseitigen Schloßteils. Im unteren Bereich der Heckklappe 2 ist dagegen das Drehfallenschloß 8 festgelegt, dessen Drehfalle 9 (Figur 3) bei geöffneter Heckklappe 2 den Schloßbolzen 4 freigegeben hat, dagegen bei geschlossener Heckklappe 2 gemäß Figur 4 den Schloßbolzen 4 hintergreift und dadurch ein Öffnen der Heckklappe 2 unterbindet.The structure of the hatchback motor vehicle with the body 1 and in Figure 1 in the lifted position drawn tailgate 2 is only of interest to the extent that Body-side lock cross member 3 for fastening the lock bracket 4 (Figure 2) on the Mounting plate 5 is set up by means of screws 6, i.e. generally with 7 designated body-side lock part. In the lower area of the tailgate 2 on the other hand, the rotary latch lock 8 is set, the rotary latch 9 (FIG. 3) of which is open Tailgate 2 has released the lock bolt 4, however, when the tailgate is closed 2 engages behind the lock bolt 4 according to FIG. 4 and thereby opens the tailgate 2 in derogation.

Zu dem in Figur 4 dargestellten "Eintauchen" des Drehfallenschlosses 8 in den karosserieseitigen Schloßteil 7, und zwar beiderseits des Schloßbolzens 4, ist dort im eingebauten Zustand des Schloßteils 7 eine Ausnehmung 10 vorgesehen, die bei geöffneter Heckklappe 2 die unerwünschte Möglichkeit zum Eintritt von kleinen Gegenständen oder Schmutz sowie zur Beschädigung von empfindlichem Ladegut durch den dann weitgehend freiliegenden Schloßbolzen 4 gibt. Um dies zu verhindern, ist eine Abdeckung mit den beiden Flügeln 11 und 12 vorgesehen, die gemäß Figur 3 bei geöffneter Heckklappe 2, also bei aus dem Bereich des Schloßbolzens 4 bewegtem Drehfallenschloß 8, etwa in der Ebene der Ausnehmung 10 liegen und diese beiderseits des Schloßbolzens 4 weitgehend ausfüllen oder abdecken, dagegen bei eintauchendem Drehfallenschloß 8 gemäß Figur 4 durch dieses selber gegen die Kraft von Federn 13 und 14 um eine durch den gemeinsamen Achsbolzen 15 definierte Schwenkachse zurückgeschwenkt werden. Irgendwelche zusätzlichen Handgriffe zur Erzeugung der Bewegungen der Flügel 11 und 12 erübrigen sich also.Regarding the "immersion" of the rotary latch lock 8 in FIG Body-side lock part 7, namely on both sides of the lock bolt 4, is there in the installed state of the lock part 7, a recess 10 is provided, which when open Tailgate 2 the unwanted way to enter small objects or Dirt and damage to sensitive cargo due to the then largely exposed lock bolt 4 there. To prevent this, a cover with the two wings 11 and 12 are provided, that according to FIG. 3 with the tailgate 2 open when the rotary latch lock 8 moves from the area of the lock bolt 4, approximately in the plane of the recess 10 and largely fill these on both sides of the lock bolt 4 or cover, however, when the rotary latch lock 8 is immersed as shown in FIG this itself against the force of springs 13 and 14 by one through the common Axle pin 15 pivoted axis are pivoted back. any additional handles for generating the movements of the wings 11 and 12 are unnecessary so.

Die Federn 13 und 14, und zwar insbesondere die Feder 13, und die Mittel zur Übertragung der Federkraft insbesondere auf den Flügel 11 sind nun so ausgelegt, daß sie nicht nur eine gleichsam als Nachführbewegung zu bezeichnende Bewegung der Flügel 11 und 12 aus ihrer Stellung gemäß Figur 4 in ihrer Wirkstellung gemäß Figur 3 bei aus dem Bereich des Schloßbolzens 4 herausfahrendem Drehfallenschloß 8 erzeugen, sondern daß insbesondere der Flügel 11 auf die in Figur 4 obere Stimkante des Drehfallenschlosses 8 bzw. seines Gehäuses eine derart große, sich aber nur über eine kurze Strecke einstellende Kraft ausübt, daß dadurch die Heckklappe 2 ein Stück in Öffnungsrichtung bewegt wird. Um dies zu erreichen, greift die bei 16 an der Befestigungsplatte 5 eingehängte Zugfeder 13 an dem Arm 17 des Bügels 18 an, der mit seinem in den Figuren rechten Ende auf dem Achsbolzen 15 schwenkbar gelagert ist und an seinem in den Figuren linken Ende starr den Flügel 11 der Abdeckung 11, 12 trägt. Bei in ihrer Wirkstellung befindlichen Flügeln 11 und 12 stützt sich der Bügel 18 an dem Anschlag 19 ab, der aus dem Material der Befestigungsplatte 5 herausgearbeitet ist. Während also die Schlingfeder 14 nur eine relativ kleine Rückstellkraft auf den Flügel 12 ausübt, sind die Auslegungen der Zugfeder 13 und der deren Kraft in Momente umsetzenden Hebel zwischen dem in den Figuren rechten Ende der Feder 13 einerseits und dem Flügel 11 andererseits so gewählt, daß einerseits die Kraft zum Schließen der Heckklappe 2, d.h. zum Übergang der Verhältnisse gemäß Figur 3 zu denen gemäß Figur 4, nicht unzulässig vergrößert wird, andererseits aber die gewünschte Auswerferfunktion (Übergang von den Verhältnissen gemäß Figur 3 zu denen gemäß Figur 4) sichergestellt ist. Die Lage der Feder 13 außerhalb des Bereichs des Schloßbolzens 4 und der Abdeckvorrichtung 11, 12 gibt für eine entsprechende Auslegung relativ große Freiheiten.The springs 13 and 14, in particular the spring 13, and the means for transmission the spring force in particular on the wing 11 are now designed so that they are not just one movement of the wings 11 and 12 to be referred to as a tracking movement their position according to FIG. 4 in their operative position according to FIG Generate lock bolt 4 moving out latch 8, but that in particular the wing 11 to the top edge of the rotary latch lock 8 or its in FIG Such a large force, but only over a short distance exercises that the tailgate 2 is moved a bit in the opening direction. To do this to reach, the tension spring 13 hooked in at 16 on the mounting plate 5 engages on the Arm 17 of the bracket 18, the right end in the figures on the axle bolt 15 is pivotally mounted and at its left end in the figures rigidly the wing 11th the cover 11, 12 carries. With wings 11 and 12 in their operative position, supports the bracket 18 on the stop 19, which is made of the material of the mounting plate 5 is worked out. So while the wrap spring 14 only a relatively small restoring force exerts on the wing 12, the designs of the tension spring 13 and the force in Torque converting lever between the right end of the spring 13 in the figures on the one hand and the wing 11 on the other hand chosen so that on the one hand the force to Closing the tailgate 2, i.e. to the transition of the relationships according to FIG. 3 to those 4, is not increased inadmissibly, but on the other hand the desired Ejector function (transition from the relationships according to FIG. 3 to those according to FIG 4) is ensured. The position of the spring 13 outside the area of the lock bolt 4 and the covering device 11, 12 are relatively large for a corresponding design Freedoms.

Wie auch diese Figurenbeschreibung zeigt, löst die Erfindung die gestellte Aufgabe mit minimalem Platzbedarf.As this description of the figures also shows, the invention achieves the stated object minimal space requirement.

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  1. A closure device for a gate (2) pivotally hinged on a housing between a closed and an open position, in particular a tailgate (2) of a hatchback motor vehicle, pivoted about a swivel axis close to the rear edge of the roof, with a rotary-latch lock (8) arranged on the gate side and a latch striker (4) associated therewith on the housing side in a housing-side recess (10) which allows the rotary-latch lock (8) to engage when the gate (2) is in the closed position, a cover (11, 12) which pivots back against the force of a spring (13, 14) during engagement of the rotary-latch lock (8) being provided to extensively cover the said recess (10) when the gate (2) is open, the said cover (11, 12) together with the associated spring arrangement (13, 14) being simultaneously designed as an ejector device pivoting somewhat in the direction of the open position after release by the lock arrangement (4, 8), characterised in that the cover comprises a wing (11, 12) on each side of the latch striker (4), at least one (11) of which is rigidly positioned at one end of a curved member (18) which arches around the latch striker (4) and the other wing (12), is pivotally mounted at its other end, and on which a spring (13) acts, the said spring pretensioning the curved member in the direction of a stop (19) on which the curved member is supported when the gate is open.
  2. A device according to Claim 1, characterised in that a common axle (15) serves for the pivotal mounting both of the curved member (18) and of the other wing (12).
  3. A device according to Claim 2, characterised in that axle (15), latch striker (4) and an attachment (16) for the spring (13) are provided on a structural member forming an attachment plate (5) on the housing (1).
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