EP0959212B1 - Driving assembly for movable parts on vehicles - Google Patents

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EP0959212B1
EP0959212B1 EP99890102A EP99890102A EP0959212B1 EP 0959212 B1 EP0959212 B1 EP 0959212B1 EP 99890102 A EP99890102 A EP 99890102A EP 99890102 A EP99890102 A EP 99890102A EP 0959212 B1 EP0959212 B1 EP 0959212B1
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05F—DEVICES FOR MOVING WINGS INTO OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION; CHECKS FOR WINGS; WING FITTINGS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, CONCERNED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE WING
    • E05F15/00—Power-operated mechanisms for wings
    • E05F15/40—Safety devices, e.g. detection of obstructions or end positions
    • E05F15/42—Detection using safety edges
    • E05F15/47—Detection using safety edges responsive to changes in fluid pressure
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05D—HINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS
    • E05D3/00—Hinges with pins
    • E05D3/06—Hinges with pins with two or more pins
    • E05D3/14—Hinges with pins with two or more pins with four parallel pins and two arms
    • E05D3/145—Hinges with pins with two or more pins with four parallel pins and two arms specially adapted for vehicles
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO HINGES OR OTHER SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS AND DEVICES FOR MOVING WINGS INTO OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION, CHECKS FOR WINGS AND WING FITTINGS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, CONCERNED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE WING
    • E05Y2900/00—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof
    • E05Y2900/50—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof for vehicles
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO HINGES OR OTHER SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS AND DEVICES FOR MOVING WINGS INTO OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION, CHECKS FOR WINGS AND WING FITTINGS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, CONCERNED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE WING
    • E05Y2900/00—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof
    • E05Y2900/50—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof for vehicles
    • E05Y2900/53—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof for vehicles characterised by the type of wing
    • E05Y2900/548—Trunk lids

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  • the invention relates to a hinge, in particular for an actuation arrangement for moving parts on vehicles, especially for trunk lids, soft top covers or the like, consisting of at least two, each via at least one joint interconnected outer levers, at least levers with a drive means is connectable to initiate a torque, and a vehicle with an actuation arrangement for moving parts of the vehicle, especially for the boot lid, Convertible top covers or the like, with an articulation of the part to be moved on the vehicle by means of at least one hinge and at least one drive means, at least a hinge has a lever that ends in the interior of the vehicle and with the drive means also arranged in the interior of the vehicle for introduction of a torque is connected.
  • a a further object of the invention was also that equipped with such a hinge Vehicle that moves at least one in the course of the automatic actuation hinged part offers the advantages mentioned above.
  • a hinge which according to the invention thereby is characterized in that an engaging an outer lever of the hinge and with the drive means connectable lever is provided, which lever about one of the pivot points of the hinge is curved.
  • the said connection can be made by im Principle any methods can be produced, for example by welding, gluing or screws or rivets.
  • there is also a one-piece connection Manufacture of outside lever and inside lever as starting from it Continuation possible. Due to the curved design of the lever leading inwards the longitudinal movement at the passage point through the body is significantly reduced, which makes sealing easier and less expensive, with the risk penetration of water, corrosive media or dirt is minimized. Still is due to the relatively large distance between the pivot point of the outer lever and the linkage of the drive means on the hinge, i.e. the inward lever, which when actuated transverse torque occurring in the area of the pivot point is significantly reduced.
  • the Lever is substantially in the same plane as the hinge and according to one alternative or in combination possible further embodiment such as that with it connected outer lever.
  • the transverse moments that occur can thus be reduced even further in the optimal case, the transverse moments can be completely eliminated, if the pivot point of the hinge and the lever transmitting the torque are accurate lie in the same plane.
  • small cranks can be used if necessary the lever may be provided.
  • the lever in a circular arc around the Vehicle-fixed pivot point of the outer lever of the hinge connected to it runs.
  • the point where the lever passes through the body is complete stationary and sealing possible in a simple and safe manner.
  • a seal such as a lip seal, can be provided that optimally matches the material and can adjust the cross section of the lever guided inwards.
  • hinges are known to be known per se Multi-joint hinges, in particular as four-joint hinges, provided that the lever on one of the upper hinge part with the lower hinge part connecting outer cable attacks.
  • This combination of features combines good kinematics of the hinge with optimal opening of the boot lid or other vehicle part with a structurally simple and stable connection of the lever leading inwards and thus the drive means to the hinge.
  • the task the invention in that the lever ending in the interior of the vehicle with an outer lever of the hinge is connected outside the body of the vehicle, that the lever is bent around one of the pivot points of the hinge, and that the lever is guided through a sealed bushing in the body of the vehicle is.
  • the drive device and also its connection point with the The hinge is optimally protected from corrosive media in the interior of the vehicle. No special surface protection is therefore necessary. Neither do you have to Lines through this gutter or through the body at all to the outside be performed, which simplifies their manufacture.
  • the design of the drive device for hydraulic cylinders, for example, their design, stroke, diameter, working pressure, etc., is no longer due to geometric conditions in the outer area of the hinge, its Kinematics need not be changed, restricted, but can be freely and optimally the system can be tuned.
  • the drive means is switched off there is also a purely manual actuation of the vehicle part to be moved.
  • the drive device does not sit in the outer area of the hinge, can on both Side gas springs are provided so that the weight of the vehicle part on both sides recorded and thus a one-sided burden can be avoided.
  • the Lever is substantially in the same plane as the hinge and according to one alternative or in combination possible further embodiment such as that with it connected outer lever.
  • the transverse moments that occur can thus be reduced even further, can even be optimally eliminated entirely if the pivot point of the hinge and the lever transmitting the torque lie in exactly the same plane.
  • small cranking of the lever can be provided if necessary.
  • the lever in a circular arc around the Vehicle-fixed pivot point of the outer lever of the hinge connected to it runs.
  • the point where the lever passes through the body is complete stationary and sealing possible in a simple and safe manner.
  • a seal such as a lip seal, can be provided that optimally matches the material and can adjust the cross section of the lever guided inwards.
  • the hinge is a multi-joint hinge, in particular as a four-bar hinge, the lever with the the outer lever closest to the center of the vehicle is connected.
  • This combination of features combines good kinematics of the hinge with optimal opening of the trunk lid or other vehicle part with a structurally simple and stable connection to the inside the leading lever and thus the drive means to the hinge.
  • the drive means is preferably a preferably hydraulic working cylinder. This choice of drive means allows an exact actuation of the boot lid or the like. using simple and proven systems.
  • the working cylinder engages with one End, preferably with the piston rod, on the lever and is with his other End hinged to the body of the vehicle.
  • the working cylinder engages with one End, preferably with the piston rod, on the lever and is at its other end hinged to a lower part of the hinge. This will make the hinge itself for the Connection of the second end of the working cylinder used and an additional attachment point with additional design effort for this can be avoided. Often it would be an advantage to have the pivot point of a hinge joint closer to the vehicle can also be used as a pivot point for the working cylinder and thus the construction and further reduce manufacturing costs.
  • a vehicle part, for example a trunk lid 1, an engine compartment cover, cover flap, Convertible top cover or the like of a vehicle is preferably on its body 2 in the area of its gutter, using a four-piece hinge 3 as an example for a multi-joint hinge, tied.
  • the boot lid 1 is on the hinge upper part 4 attached with its pivot points remote from the vehicle.
  • the hinge lower part 5 and the nearer to the vehicle Pivots are on the body 2, preferably on a side flank of the Rain gutter placed. The swiveling movement for opening and closing the boot lid 1 is caused by the different length of the hinge when pivoting.
  • the hinge lever 6 closer to the vehicle center is preferably with a lever 7 guided inwards into a protected interior of the body 2 connected to which the piston rod 8 of a hydraulic cylinder used as a drive means 9 attacks.
  • the lever 7 is preferably curved in a circle, the center point this circle coincides with the pivot point 10 of the outer lever 6, with which the lever 7 is connected.
  • the implementation point of the lever 7 remains through the body 2 stationary and can easily by means of a lip seal, for example or similar sealing elements 11 secured against the ingress of moisture, dirt and the like become.
  • the piston rod 8 is extended and the lever 7 moved clockwise, with the circular arc shape and the match of The fulcrum 10 and the center of the circle are a pure rotary movement of the lever 7 without translatory Component occurs.
  • the rotation of the lever 7 clockwise continues a pivoting of the outer lever 6 of the hinge 3 articulated at the pivot point 10, whereupon due to its geometry, the boot lid 1 or the like is raised and counterclockwise is pivoted.
  • the closing movement is achieved by retracting the piston rod 8 into the working cylinder 9 and thus causes a circular movement of the lever 7 in the counterclockwise direction, the processes described above are each in the opposite sense.
  • the drive means here the Working cylinder 9, depressurized.

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf ein Scharnier, insbesonders für eine Betätigungsanordnung für bewegliche Teile an Fahrzeugen, speziell für Heckdeckel, Verdeck-Abdeckungen od. dgl., bestehend aus zumindest zwei, jeweils über zumindest ein Gelenk miteinander verbundenen Außenhebeln, wobei zumindest Hebel mit einem Antriebsmittel zur Einleitung eines Drehmoments verbindbar ist, und ein Fahrzeug mit einer Betätigungsanordnung für bewegliche Teile des Fahrzeuges, insbesonders für dessen Heckdeckel, Verdeck-Abdeckungen od. dgl., mit einer Anlenkung des zu bewegenden Teils am Fahrzeug mittels zumindest eines Scharniers und zumindest einem Antriebsmittel, wobei zumindest ein Scharnier einen Hebel aufweist, der im Innenraum des Fahrzeugs endet und mit dem ebenfalls im Innenraum des Fahrzeugs angeordneten Antriebsmittel zur Einleitung eines Drehmoments verbunden ist.The invention relates to a hinge, in particular for an actuation arrangement for moving parts on vehicles, especially for trunk lids, soft top covers or the like, consisting of at least two, each via at least one joint interconnected outer levers, at least levers with a drive means is connectable to initiate a torque, and a vehicle with an actuation arrangement for moving parts of the vehicle, especially for the boot lid, Convertible top covers or the like, with an articulation of the part to be moved on the vehicle by means of at least one hinge and at least one drive means, at least a hinge has a lever that ends in the interior of the vehicle and with the drive means also arranged in the interior of the vehicle for introduction of a torque is connected.

Bewegliche Teile an Fahrzeugen, insbesonders Heckdeckel, werden mittels Scharnieren, in vielen Fällen mittels Viergelenkscharnieren, an die Karosserie angebunden. Meist sitzt dabei an jedem Scharnier eine Gasfeder, die einen Teil des Gewichts des Deckels aufnimmt und dessen Bewegungen dämpft. Bei automatisch betätigbaren Heckdeckeln oder ähnlichen Bauteilen ist es Stand der Technik eine dieser Gasfedern durch eine Antriebseinheit zum Öffnen und Schließen des Deckels, vorzugsweise durch einen Hydraulikzylinder, zu ersetzen. Dies belastet den Deckel einseitig und hat darüberhinaus den wesentlichen Nachteil, daß die Druckmittelleitungen durch die Regenrinne geführt werden müssen und der Zylinder selbst eines Oberflächenschutzes bedarf. Überdies muß das Scharnier auf der Seite der Antriebseinrichtung zu deren Einbindung verändert werden. Stand der Technik ist auch eine Konstruktionsart, bei der einer der Scharnierhebel gerade in den Innenraum des Fahrzeugs verlängert ist, wo ein Antriebsmittel ansetzt. Diese Konstruktion, ein Beispiel dafür ist in der DE 297 01 617 U1 geoffenbart, weist aber den Nachteil auf, daß die Durchführung des Scharnierhebels schwer abzudichten ist, wobei zusätzlich durch den großen Hebelweg diese Abdichtung über einen sehr großen Bereich erfolgen müßte. Aus diesem Grund hat sich diese bekannte Lösung auch nicht durchgesetzt. Eine weitere Lösung der Anmelderin, geoffenbart in der AT 405 748 B, sieht einen mit dem Antriebsmittel verbundenen Innenhebel vor, der über einen durch die Regenrinne geführten und das Drehmoment übertragenden Drehbolzen mit einem Außenhebel verbunden ist. Bei dieser Konstruktion treten allerdings Quermomente auf.Moving parts on vehicles, especially trunk lids, are hinged, in many cases connected to the body by means of four-joint hinges. Most of time there is a gas spring on each hinge, which is part of the weight of the lid records and dampens its movements. With automatically operated trunk lids or similar components it is state of the art one of these gas springs by a drive unit for opening and closing the lid, preferably by means of a hydraulic cylinder, to replace. This loads the lid on one side and also has the significant disadvantage that the pressure medium lines are led through the gutter and the cylinder itself needs surface protection. Moreover, that has to be Hinge on the side of the drive device can be changed to incorporate it. State of the art is also a type of construction in which one of the hinge levers is straight is extended into the interior of the vehicle, where a drive means attaches. This construction, an example of this is disclosed in DE 297 01 617 U1, but has the disadvantage on that the implementation of the hinge lever is difficult to seal, in addition due to the large leverage this sealing can be done over a very large area would. For this reason, this known solution has not prevailed. A Another solution of the applicant, disclosed in AT 405 748 B, sees one with the drive means connected inner lever, which is guided through the gutter and the torque-transmitting pivot pin is connected to an outer lever. at However, transverse moments occur in this construction.

Daher war es eine Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, ein Scharnier zu schaffen, welches einen optimalen Schutz der Antriebseinrichtung mit einfacher Konstruktion, weitestgehender Vermeidung von Quermomenten auf die Scharnier- und Betätigungselemente und guter, störungsfreier Betätigungsmöglichkeit des zu bewegenden Teils verbindet. Eine weitere Aufgabe der Erfindung war auch ein mit einem derartigen Scharnier ausgestattetes Fahrzeug, welches im Zuge der automatischen Betätigung zumindest eines daran beweglich angelenkten Teiles die oben genannten Vorteile bietet.It was therefore an object of the present invention to provide a hinge which provides optimal protection of the drive device with a simple construction, as far as possible Avoidance of transverse moments on the hinge and actuation elements and good, trouble-free operation of the part to be moved connects. A a further object of the invention was also that equipped with such a hinge Vehicle that moves at least one in the course of the automatic actuation hinged part offers the advantages mentioned above.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch ein Scharnier gelöst, welches erfindungsgemäß dadurch gekennzeichnet ist, daß ein an einem Außenhebel des Scharniers angreifender und mit dem Antriebsmittel verbindbarer Hebel vorgesehen ist, welcher Hebel um einen der Drehpunkte des Scharniers gebogen ausgebildet ist. Die besagte Verbindung kann durch im Prinzip beliebige Methoden hergestellt werden, beispielsweise durch Schweißen, Kleben oder Schrauben bzw. Nieten. Selbstverständlich ist auch eine Verbindung durch einstückige Herstellung von Außenhebel und nach innen führendem Hebel als davon ausgehendem Fortsatz möglich. Aufgrund der gebogenen Ausführung des nach innen führenden Hebels ist die Längsbewegung an der Durchführungsstelle durch die Karosserie wesentlich verringert, wodurch die Abdichtung leichter machbar und weniger aufwendig ist, wobei die Gefahr des Eindringens von Wasser, korrosiven Medien oder Schmutz minimiert ist. Trotzdem ist aufgrund der relativ großen Entfernung des Drehpunktes des Außenhebels und der Anlenkung des Antriebsmittels am Scharnier, d.h. dem nach innen geführten Hebel, das bei Betätigung im Bereich des Drehpunktes auftretende Quermoment wesentlich verringert.This object is achieved by a hinge, which according to the invention thereby is characterized in that an engaging an outer lever of the hinge and with the drive means connectable lever is provided, which lever about one of the pivot points of the hinge is curved. The said connection can be made by im Principle any methods can be produced, for example by welding, gluing or screws or rivets. Of course, there is also a one-piece connection Manufacture of outside lever and inside lever as starting from it Continuation possible. Due to the curved design of the lever leading inwards the longitudinal movement at the passage point through the body is significantly reduced, which makes sealing easier and less expensive, with the risk penetration of water, corrosive media or dirt is minimized. Still is due to the relatively large distance between the pivot point of the outer lever and the linkage of the drive means on the hinge, i.e. the inward lever, which when actuated transverse torque occurring in the area of the pivot point is significantly reduced.

Gemäß einer vorteilhaften Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, daß der Hebel im wesentlichen in der selben Ebene liegt wie das Scharnier und gemäß einer dazu alternativen oder auch in Kombination möglichen weiteren Ausführungsform wie der mit ihm verbundene Außenhebel. Damit können die auftretenden Quermomente noch weiter verringert werden, wobei im optimalen Fall die Quermomente gänzlich eliminiert werden können, wenn der Drehpunkt des Scharniers und der das Drehmomente übertragende Hebel genau in der gleichen Ebene liegen. Selbstverständlich können aber bei Bedarf kleine Kröpfungen des Hebels vorgesehen sein.According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention it is provided that the Lever is substantially in the same plane as the hinge and according to one alternative or in combination possible further embodiment such as that with it connected outer lever. The transverse moments that occur can thus be reduced even further in the optimal case, the transverse moments can be completely eliminated, if the pivot point of the hinge and the lever transmitting the torque are accurate lie in the same plane. Of course, small cranks can be used if necessary the lever may be provided.

Eine besonders einfache und wirtschaftliche Herstellung ist möglich, wenn der Hebel kreisbogenförmig ausgeführt ist.A particularly simple and economical production is possible if the lever is executed in a circular arc.

Vorteilhafterweise ist dabei vorgesehen, daß der Hebel kreisbogenförmig um den fahrzeugfesten Drehpunkt des mit ihm verbundenen Außenhebels des Scharniers verläuft. In diesem Fall ist die Durchführungsstelle des Hebels durch die Karosserie vollkommen ortsfest und die Abdichtung in einfacher und sicherer Weise möglich. So kann beispielsweise eine Dichtung, etwa eine Lippendichtung, vorgesehen sein, die sich optimal auf das Material und den Querschnitt des nach innen geführten Hebels anpassen läßt.Advantageously, it is provided that the lever in a circular arc around the Vehicle-fixed pivot point of the outer lever of the hinge connected to it runs. In this case, the point where the lever passes through the body is complete stationary and sealing possible in a simple and safe manner. For example a seal, such as a lip seal, can be provided that optimally matches the material and can adjust the cross section of the lever guided inwards.

Gemäß einer vorteilhaften Ausführungsform ist bei Scharnieren, die als an sich bekannte Mehrgelenkschamiere, insbesonders als Viergelenkscharniere, ausgeführt sind, vorgesehen, dass der Hebel an einem der das Scharnieroberteil mit dem Scharnierunterteil verbindenden Außenhabel angreift. Diese Merkmalskombination verbindet eine gute Kinematik des Scharniers mit optimaler Öffnung des Heckdeckels oder anderen Fahrzeugteils mit einer konstruktiv einfachen und stabilen Anbindung des nach innen führenden Hebels und damit weiter des Antriebsmittels an das Scharnier.According to an advantageous embodiment, hinges are known to be known per se Multi-joint hinges, in particular as four-joint hinges, provided that the lever on one of the upper hinge part with the lower hinge part connecting outer cable attacks. This combination of features combines good kinematics of the hinge with optimal opening of the boot lid or other vehicle part with a structurally simple and stable connection of the lever leading inwards and thus the drive means to the hinge.

Bei einem Fahrzeug mit den eingangs angegebenen Merkmalen wird die Aufgabe der Erfindung dadurch gelöst, daß der im Innenraum des Fahrzeuges endende Hebel mit einem Außenhebel des Scharniers außerhalb der Karosserie des Fahrzeugs verbunden ist, dass der Hebel um einen der Drehpunkte des Scharniers gebogen ausgebildet ist, und dass der Hebel durch eine abgedichtete Durchführung in der Karosserie des Fahrzeugs geführt ist. Zusätzlich zu den mit der oben erläuterten Ausbildung des Scharniers verbundenen Vorteilen sind dabei die Antriebseinrichtung und auch deren Verbindungsstelle mit dem Scharnier ist optimal vor korrosiven Medien geschützt im Innenraum des Fahrzeugs untergebracht. Es ist daher kein spezieller Oberflächenschutz notwendig. Ebenfalls müssen keine Leitungen durch diese Regenrinne oder überhaupt durch die Karosserie nach außen geführt werden, was deren Herstellung vereinfacht. Die Auslegung der Antriebseinrichtung, beispielsweise bei Hydraulikzylinder deren Bauform, Hub, Durchmesser, Arbeitsdruck, etc., ist nicht mehr durch geometrische Verhältnisse im Außenbereich des Scharniers, dessen Kinematik nicht geändert werden muß, eingeschränkt, sondern kann frei und optimal auf das System abgestimmt werden. Selbstverständlich kann bei Abschalten des Antriebsmittels auch eine rein manuelle Betätigung des zu bewegenden Fahrzeugteils stattfinden. Da die Antriebseinrichtung nicht im äußeren Bereich des Scharniers sitzt, können auf beiden Seiten Gasfedern vorgesehen sein, sodaß das Gewicht des Fahrzeugteils auf beiden Seiten aufgenommen und damit eine einseitige Belastung vermieden werden kann.In the case of a vehicle with the features specified at the outset, the task the invention in that the lever ending in the interior of the vehicle with an outer lever of the hinge is connected outside the body of the vehicle, that the lever is bent around one of the pivot points of the hinge, and that the lever is guided through a sealed bushing in the body of the vehicle is. In addition to those associated with the hinge design discussed above Advantages are the drive device and also its connection point with the The hinge is optimally protected from corrosive media in the interior of the vehicle. No special surface protection is therefore necessary. Neither do you have to Lines through this gutter or through the body at all to the outside be performed, which simplifies their manufacture. The design of the drive device, for hydraulic cylinders, for example, their design, stroke, diameter, working pressure, etc., is no longer due to geometric conditions in the outer area of the hinge, its Kinematics need not be changed, restricted, but can be freely and optimally the system can be tuned. Of course, when the drive means is switched off there is also a purely manual actuation of the vehicle part to be moved. There the drive device does not sit in the outer area of the hinge, can on both Side gas springs are provided so that the weight of the vehicle part on both sides recorded and thus a one-sided burden can be avoided.

Gemäß einer vorteilhaften Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, daß der Hebel im wesentlichen in der selben Ebene liegt wie das Scharnier und gemäß einer dazu alternativen oder auch in Kombination möglichen weiteren Ausführungsform wie der mit ihm verbundene Außenhebel. Damit können die auftretenden Quermomente noch weiter verringert, optimal sogar gänzlich eliminiert werden können, wenn der Drehpunkt des Scharniers und der das Drehmomente übertragende Hebel genau in der gleichen Ebene liegen. Selbstverständlich können aber bei Bedarf kleine Kröpfungen des Hebels vorgesehen sein.According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention it is provided that the Lever is substantially in the same plane as the hinge and according to one alternative or in combination possible further embodiment such as that with it connected outer lever. The transverse moments that occur can thus be reduced even further, can even be optimally eliminated entirely if the pivot point of the hinge and the lever transmitting the torque lie in exactly the same plane. Of course, small cranking of the lever can be provided if necessary.

Eine besonders einfache und wirtschaftliche Herstellung ist möglich, wenn der Hebel kreisbogenförmig ausgeführt ist.A particularly simple and economical production is possible if the lever is executed in a circular arc.

Vorteilhafterweise ist dabei vorgesehen, daß der Hebel kreisbogenförmig um den fahrzeugfesten Drehpunkt des mit ihm verbundenen Außenhebels des Scharniers verläuft. In diesem Fall ist die Durchführungsstelle des Hebels durch die Karosserie vollkommen ortsfest und die Abdichtung in einfacher und sicherer Weise möglich. So kann beispielsweise eine Dichtung, etwa eine Lippendichtung, vorgesehen sein, die sich optimal auf das Material und den Querschnitt des nach innen geführten Hebels anpassen läßt.Advantageously, it is provided that the lever in a circular arc around the Vehicle-fixed pivot point of the outer lever of the hinge connected to it runs. In this case, the point where the lever passes through the body is complete stationary and sealing possible in a simple and safe manner. For example a seal, such as a lip seal, can be provided that optimally matches the material and can adjust the cross section of the lever guided inwards.

Gemäß einer vorteilhaften Ausführungsform ist das Scharnier als Mehrgelenkscharnier, insbesonders als Viergelenkscharnier, ausgeführt, wobei der Hebel mit dem der Fahrzeugmitte nächstliegenden Außenhebel verbunden ist. Diese Merkmalskombination verbindet eine gute Kinematik des Scharniers mit optimaler Öffnung des Heckdeckels oder anderen Fahrzeugteils mit einer konstruktiv einfachen und stabilen Anbindung des nach innen führenden Hebels und damit weiter des Antriebsmittels an das Scharnier. According to an advantageous embodiment, the hinge is a multi-joint hinge, in particular as a four-bar hinge, the lever with the the outer lever closest to the center of the vehicle is connected. This combination of features combines good kinematics of the hinge with optimal opening of the trunk lid or other vehicle part with a structurally simple and stable connection to the inside the leading lever and thus the drive means to the hinge.

Das Antriebsmittel ist vorzugsweise ein vorzugsweise hydraulischer Arbeitszylinder. Diese Wahl des Antriebsmittels erlaubt eine exakte Betätigung des Heckdeckels od. dgl. mittels einfacher und bewährter Systeme.The drive means is preferably a preferably hydraulic working cylinder. This choice of drive means allows an exact actuation of the boot lid or the like. using simple and proven systems.

Gemäß einer vorteilhaften Ausführungsform greift dabei der Arbeitszylinder mit einem Ende, vorzugsweise mit der Kolbenstange, am Hebel an und ist mit seinem anderen Ende an der Karosserie des Fahrzeuges angelenkt.According to an advantageous embodiment, the working cylinder engages with one End, preferably with the piston rod, on the lever and is with his other End hinged to the body of the vehicle.

Gemäß einer anderen Ausführungsform greift dabei der Arbeitszylinder mit einem Ende, vorzugsweise mit der Kolbenstange, am Hebel an und ist mit seinem anderen Ende an einem unteren Teil des Scharniers angelenkt. Damit wird das Scharnier selbst für die Anbindung des zweiten Endes des Arbeitszylinders genutzt und eine zusätzliche Anbringungsstelle mit zusätzlichem konstruktiven Aufwand dafür kann vermieden werden. Oft wird es von Vorteil sein, den ohnedies notwendigen Drehpunkt eines fahrzeugnäheren Scharniergelenks gleich auch als Anlenkpunkt für den Arbeitszylinder zu nutzen und so den Konstruktions- und Herstellungsaufwand weiter zu vermindern.According to another embodiment, the working cylinder engages with one End, preferably with the piston rod, on the lever and is at its other end hinged to a lower part of the hinge. This will make the hinge itself for the Connection of the second end of the working cylinder used and an additional attachment point with additional design effort for this can be avoided. Often it would be an advantage to have the pivot point of a hinge joint closer to the vehicle can also be used as a pivot point for the working cylinder and thus the construction and further reduce manufacturing costs.

In der nachfolgenden Beschreibung soll die Erfindung anhand einer in der beigefügten Zeichnung, die schematisch ein Ausführungsbeispiel einer erfindungsgemäßen Betätigungsanordnung mit einem Viergelenkscharnier darstellt, näher erläutert werden.In the following description, the invention is based on one in the attached Drawing, which schematically shows an embodiment of an actuation arrangement according to the invention represents with a four-bar hinge, are explained in more detail.

Ein Fahrzeugteil, beispielsweise ein Heckdeckel 1, eine Motorraumabdeckung, Abdeckklappe, Verdeckabdeckung od. dgl. eines Fahrzeugs, ist an dessen Karosserie 2, vorzugsweise im Bereich von dessen Regenrinne, über ein Viergetenkscharnier 3 als Beispiel für ein Mehrgelenkscharnier, angebunden. Dabei ist der Heckdeckel 1 am Scharnieroberteil 4 mit seinen fahrzeugfernen Drehpunkten befestigt. Das Scharnierunterteil 5 und die fahrzeugnäheren Drehpunkte sind an der Karosserie 2 vorzugsweise an einer Seitenflanke der Regenrinne plaziert. Die Schwenkbewegung zum Öffnen und Schließen des Heckdeckels 1 wird durch die unterschiedliche Länge der Scharnierhebei bei deren Verschwenkung bewirkt.A vehicle part, for example a trunk lid 1, an engine compartment cover, cover flap, Convertible top cover or the like of a vehicle is preferably on its body 2 in the area of its gutter, using a four-piece hinge 3 as an example for a multi-joint hinge, tied. The boot lid 1 is on the hinge upper part 4 attached with its pivot points remote from the vehicle. The hinge lower part 5 and the nearer to the vehicle Pivots are on the body 2, preferably on a side flank of the Rain gutter placed. The swiveling movement for opening and closing the boot lid 1 is caused by the different length of the hinge when pivoting.

Erfindungsgemäß ist vorzugsweise der der Fahrzeugmitte nähere Scharnierhebel 6 mit einem nach innen, in einen geschützten Innenraum der Karosserie 2, geführten Hebel 7 verbunden, an welchem die Kolbenstange 8 eines als Antriebsmittel eingesetzten Hydraulikzylinders 9 angreift. Der Hebel 7 ist vorzugsweise kreisförmig gebogen, wobei der Mittelpunkt dieses Kreises mit dem Drehpunkt 10 des Außenhebels 6 zusammenfällt, mit welchem der Hebel 7 verbunden ist. Dadurch bleibt die Durchführungsstelle des Hebels 7 durch die Karosserie 2 ortsfest und kann leicht mittels beispielsweise einer Lippendichtung oder ähnlicher Dichtelemente 11 gegen Eindringen von Feuchtigkeit, Schmutz und dgl. gesichert werden.According to the invention, the hinge lever 6 closer to the vehicle center is preferably with a lever 7 guided inwards into a protected interior of the body 2 connected to which the piston rod 8 of a hydraulic cylinder used as a drive means 9 attacks. The lever 7 is preferably curved in a circle, the center point this circle coincides with the pivot point 10 of the outer lever 6, with which the lever 7 is connected. As a result, the implementation point of the lever 7 remains through the body 2 stationary and can easily by means of a lip seal, for example or similar sealing elements 11 secured against the ingress of moisture, dirt and the like become.

Zum Öffnen des Heckdeckels 1 wird die Kolbenstange 8 ausgefahren und der Hebel 7 im Uhrzeigersinn bewegt, wobei durch die Kreisbogenform und die Übereinstimmung von Drehpunkt 10 und Kreismittelpunkt eine reine Drehbewegung des Hebels 7 ohne translatorische Komponente auftritt. Die Verdrehung des Hebels 7 im Uhrzeigersinn bewirkt weiter eine Verschwenkung des im Drehpunkt 10 angelenkten Außenhebels 6 des Scharniers 3, worauf aufgrund von dessen Geometrie der Heckdeckel 1 od. dgl. angehoben und im Gegenuhrzeigersinn verschwenkt wird.To open the trunk lid 1, the piston rod 8 is extended and the lever 7 moved clockwise, with the circular arc shape and the match of The fulcrum 10 and the center of the circle are a pure rotary movement of the lever 7 without translatory Component occurs. The rotation of the lever 7 clockwise continues a pivoting of the outer lever 6 of the hinge 3 articulated at the pivot point 10, whereupon due to its geometry, the boot lid 1 or the like is raised and counterclockwise is pivoted.

Da der Hebel 7 vom Drehpunkt 10 und Anlenkpunkt des Scharniers 3 entfernt außerhalb der Hebelanordnung des Scharniers 3 durch die Karosserie 2 hindurchgeführt wird, besteht auch die Möglichkeit, diesen Hebels so genau als möglich in die Ebene des Drehpunktes 10 bzw. des Scharniers 3 zu legen, so daß die Quermomente minimiert werden können. Natürlich können zu Umgehung von Hindernissen oder zur Anpassung an bauliche und konstruktive Gegebenheiten Kröpfungen oder Auskragungen am Hebel 7 vorgesehen sein, die aber insgesamt weitaus geringer ausfallen können als zum Beispiel bei direkter Durchführung mittels eines Drehbolzens.Since the lever 7 is removed from the pivot point 10 and the pivot point of the hinge 3 outside the lever arrangement of the hinge 3 is passed through the body 2, there is also the possibility of using this lever as precisely as possible in the plane of the fulcrum 10 or the hinge 3, so that the transverse moments are minimized can. Of course, you can avoid obstacles or adapt to construction and structural conditions, crankings or cantilevers provided on the lever 7 but which can be much lower overall than, for example, with direct Carried out using a pivot pin.

Die Schließbewegung wird durch ein Einfahren der Kolbenstange 8 in den Arbeitszylinder 9 und damit eine kreisförmige Bewegung des Hebels 7 im Gegenuhrzeigersinn bewirkt, wobei die oben beschriebenen Vorgänge jeweils im entgegengesetzten Sinn verlaufen. Zur manuellen Betätigung des Heckdeckels 1 od. dgl. wird das Antriebsmittel, hier der Arbeitszylinder 9, drucklos geschaltet.The closing movement is achieved by retracting the piston rod 8 into the working cylinder 9 and thus causes a circular movement of the lever 7 in the counterclockwise direction, the processes described above are each in the opposite sense. For manual actuation of the trunk lid 1 or the like. The drive means, here the Working cylinder 9, depressurized.

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  1. A hinge, in particular for an operating arrangement for movable parts on vehicles, especially rear covers, roof coverings or the like, comprising at least two outer levers (4, 5, 6) connected to one another in each case via at least one link, whereby at least one lever (6) can be connected to drive means (8, 9) for initiating torque, characterised in that a lever (7) engaging in an outer lever (6) of the hinge (3) and connected to the drive means (8, 9) is provided, which lever (7) is designed around one of the pivot points (10) of the hinge (3).
  2. The hinge as claimed in Claim 1, characterised in that the lever (7) lies in substantially the same plane as the hinge (3).
  3. The hinge as claimed in Claims 1 or 2, characterised in that the lever (7) lies in substantially the same plane as the outer lever (6) connected thereto.
  4. The hinge as claimed in any one of Claims 1, 2 or 3, characterised in that the lever (7) is designed in an arc of a circle.
  5. The hinge as claimed in Claim 4, characterised in that the lever (7) runs in an arc of a circle around the fulcrum (10) solid with the vehicle of the outer lever (6) of the hinge (3) connected thereto.
  6. The hinge as claimed in at least one of the foregoing claims, designed as a multi-link hinge known per se, in particular as a four-hinge linkage, characterised in that the lever (7) engages in an outer lever (6) connecting the upper hinge region (4) with the lower hinge region (5).
  7. A vehicle having an operating arrangement for movable parts on vehicles, especially for their rear covers, roof coverings or the like, having a linkage of the part (1) to be moved on the vehicle (2) by means of at least one hinge (3) and at least one drive means (8, 9), whereby at least one hinge has a lever (7), which terminates inside the vehicle and is connected to drive means (8, 9) likewise arranged inside the vehicle for initiating torque, characterised in that the lever (7) terminating inside the vehicle is connected to an outer lever (6) of the hinge (3) outside the vehicle body (2), in that the lever (7) is shaped bent around one of the fulcrums (10) of the hinge (3), and in that the lever (7) is lead through a sealed-off passageway (11) in the vehicle body (2).
  8. The vehicle as claimed in Claim 7, characterised in that the lever (7) lies in substantially the same plane as the hinge (3).
  9. The vehicle as claimed in Claims 7 or 8, characterised in that the lever (7) lies in substantially the same plane as the outer lever (6) connected thereto.
  10. The vehicle as claimed in any one of Claims 7, 8 or 9, characterised in that the lever (7) is designed in an arc of a circle.
  11. The vehicle as claimed in Claim 10, characterised in that the lever (7) runs in an arc of a circle around the fulcrum (10) solid with the vehicle of the outer lever (6) of the hinge (3) connected thereto.
  12. The vehicle as claimed in at one of Claims 7 to 11, characterised in that the hinge (3) is designed as a multi-hinge linkage, in particular as a four-hinge linkage, whereby the lever (7) is preferably connected to the outer lever (6) adjacent to the centre of the vehicle.
  13. The vehicle as claimed in any one of Claims 7 to 12, characterised in that the drive means is a preferably hydraulic working cylinder (9).
  14. The vehicle as claimed in Claim 13, characterised in that the working cylinder (9) engages on the lever (7) at one end, preferably with the piston rod (8), and is linked at its other end to the body of the vehicle.
  15. The vehicle as claimed in Claim 13, characterised in that the working cylinder (9) engages on the lever (7) at one end, preferably with the piston rod (8), and is linked at its other end to an under part of the hinge (3).
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