EP1193358B1 - Locking device, in particular for motor vehicle doors, tailgates, or similar - Google Patents

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EP1193358B1
EP1193358B1 EP01122731A EP01122731A EP1193358B1 EP 1193358 B1 EP1193358 B1 EP 1193358B1 EP 01122731 A EP01122731 A EP 01122731A EP 01122731 A EP01122731 A EP 01122731A EP 1193358 B1 EP1193358 B1 EP 1193358B1
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    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
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    • E05B81/00Power-actuated vehicle locks
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    • E05B81/22Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening by movement of the striker
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    • E05LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
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  • the invention relates to a closing device for particular motor vehicle doors, -Heckklappen or the like, with a dipping into a body in a lowered position locking wedge, and with a cooperating with the striker in a raised position locking mechanism.
  • the locking mechanism is usually composed of a rotary latch and pawl, wherein the catch usually catches or holds a locking pin of the locking wedge in the closed position of the motor vehicle door.
  • the invention is based on the technical problem of further developing a closing device of the construction described at the beginning in such a way that a compact construction with few components is achieved with perfect functioning.
  • the invention proposes in a generic closing device for particular motor vehicle doors, -Heckklappen or the like, that a folding lever is provided with flying pivot, wherein the folding lever an actuating arm and one on the body in the assembled state nied lake rotatable in a fixed point bearing mounted support arm for the closing wedge connected thereto, and wherein the folding lever engages the connected striker in its folded position in the body and transferred in its unfolded position in the raised position.
  • the support arm is usually rotatably mounted at the end of the body in the fixed-point bearing, so provides the described one-sided fixed-point storage available.
  • this is preferably designed as the closing wedge receiving U-bracket.
  • the striker is connected to an associated U-base or base of the U-bracket or is integrally formed thereon.
  • the U-bracket or support arm is penetrated in the vicinity of its base or U-base of a body attached to the axis of rotation as a fixed point bearing, which represents the already described single-end fixed-point storage.
  • the actuating arm is usually a substantially L-shaped hook, whose end-upstanding L-leg is acted upon by a control pin for the transfer of the folding lever in the unfolded state.
  • the control pin is largely rotatably moved by a motor-driven pulley. Consequently, the end describes high standing L-leg of the actuating arm forms a circular arc and displaced during this movement, the flying pivot of the folding lever so that the folding lever merges into its fully unfolded position.
  • the disc for the control pin is regularly designed as a cam and equipped with a curve that interacts in the unfolded position of the folding lever with the rotary joint.
  • the rotary joint is equipped with an approach to which the relevant curve of the disc or cam in the unfolded position of the folding lever comes to rest.
  • a very simple built-up adjustment device for the striker which not only ensures a perfect receipt of the two excellent positions (recessed and raised position), but also opens up the possibility of a tailgate or door against the restoring forces of ( Rubber) to be able to tighten seals.
  • This is achieved with surprisingly few components and waiving one or more springs, so that aging, inaccuracies in the position intake, etc. already be avoided from the approach. Rather, the respectively excellent positions of the closing wedge can be taken quickly, easily and reproducibly.
  • the main advantages of the invention are the main advantages of the invention.
  • a closing device for particular motor vehicle doors, -Heckklappen 1 or the like is shown.
  • the closing device serves to close off an only indicated tailgate 1 (cf., FIG. 4).
  • a closing wedge 2 in a body 3, 4 can sink, of which only a bottom 3 with associated recess 4 is shown. This ensures that when recessed locking wedge 2 a completely flat cargo area is provided without protruding projections or the like.
  • the locking wedge 2 is in this retracted position, at least when the tailgate 1 is at least partially open. This state is queried via sensors that are not expressly shown, which act via a control device to a merely indicated electric motor 5.
  • the closing wedge 2 interacts in its raised position (cf., FIGS. 3 and 4) with an only indicated locking mechanism 6, of which only one rotary catch 6 can be seen (compare FIG. 4).
  • This catch 6 intercepts the locking wedge 2 or a U-shaped locking bolt 7 there when the tailgate 1 is in the closed position.
  • the rotary latch 6 is connected to the tailgate 1.
  • a folding lever 8 is provided, which is composed in the core of an actuating arm 8a and a support arm 8b for the striker 2.
  • the striker 2 can be transferred from its folded position 8 (see Figures 1 and 2) into its unfolded position (see Figures 3 and 4).
  • the folded-in position of the folding lever 8 in the context of FIGS. 1 and 2 corresponds to the recessed position of the closing wedge 2 in the body 3, 4, while the unfolded position in the context of FIGS. 3 and 4 represents the raised functional state of the closing wedge 2.
  • the support arm 8b of the folding lever 8 is rotatably mounted on the end of the body 3, 4, in a fixed-point bearing 10, which represents the fixed point bearing 10 mentioned.
  • the support arm 8b as shown in FIG. 1, is a U-bracket 8b receiving the striker 2, which is penetrated in the vicinity of its base 11 by an axis of rotation 10 fastened to the body 3 as a fixed-point bearing 10.
  • the actuating arm 8a is a substantially L-shaped hook 8a, whose end side upstanding L-leg 12 is acted upon by a control pin 13.
  • This control pin 13 transfers the L-leg 12, the L-shaped hook 8a and thus the entire folding lever 8 from the folded to the unfolded state.
  • control pin 13 is driven by rotation or motor, and ultimately by the electric motor 5, which drives a disc or cam plate 15 via an indicated output shaft and a ring gear 14.
  • the cam plate 15 carries the control pin 13, which performs rotational movements about a rotation axis 16.
  • the control pin 13 In order to transfer the folding lever 8 from the folded position shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 into its unfolded state, the control pin 13 is moved in Fig. 2 in the clockwise direction and acts in this way on the upright L-leg 12 at. This is indicated by an arrow. Consequently, the control pin 13 acts on the L-leg 12 pulling, so that the flying pivot joint 9 of the folding lever 8 moves in the same way, namely to the left in accordance with the arrow direction indicated in FIG. 2.
  • the tailgate 1 is tightened against restoring forces of, for example, seals on the body 3, 4. It is understood that the appropriate tightening or closing process for the tailgate 1 is initiated only when corresponding, not explicitly shown sensors report the closure of the locking mechanism 6 and the tailgate 1 to the control device.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Verschließeinrichtung für insbesondere Kraftfahrzeug-Türen, -Heckklappen oder dergleichen, mit einem in eine Karosserie in versenkter Stellung eintauchenden Schließkeil, und mit einem mit dem Schließkeil in erhabener Stellung zusammenwirkenden Gesperre. Das Gesperre setzt sich zumeist aus Drehfalle und Sperrklinke zusammen, wobei die Drehfalle üblicherweise einen Schließbolzen des Schließkeils in geschlossener Stellung der Kraftfahrzeug-Tür fängt bzw. festhält.The invention relates to a closing device for particular motor vehicle doors, -Heckklappen or the like, with a dipping into a body in a lowered position locking wedge, and with a cooperating with the striker in a raised position locking mechanism. The locking mechanism is usually composed of a rotary latch and pawl, wherein the catch usually catches or holds a locking pin of the locking wedge in the closed position of the motor vehicle door.

Bei einer Verschließeinrichtung des eingangs beschriebenen Aufbaus erfolgt die Überführung des bekannten Schließkeils von seiner erhabenen Stellung in die versenkte Position durch eine Linearverlagerung. Zu diesem Zweck ist im Einzelnen ein Stößel eines Elektroantriebes vorgesehen. Die Gegenbewegung wird federunterstützt vorgenommen. Zusätzlich lässt sich eine zugehörige Heckklappe gegen die Kraft von Dichtungen anziehen, was mit Gewindespindeln erreicht wird. Das ist insgesamt äußerst aufwendig (vgl. DE 100 04 242 A1 ).In a closing device of the structure described above, the transfer of the known closing wedge from its raised position into the recessed position by a linear displacement takes place. Specifically, a plunger of an electric drive is provided for this purpose. The countermovement is made spring assisted. In addition, an associated tailgate can be tightened against the force of seals, which is achieved with threaded spindles. This is extremely complicated on the whole (cf. DE 100 04 242 A1 ).

Zu einem ähnlichen Fazit gelangt man bei Betrachtung der ebenfalls gattungsbildenden US 2 903 288 . Denn hier ist eine Verschließeinrichtung dargestellt, die mit einem Falthebel ausgerüstet ist, bei welchem der Tragarm eine zusätzliche Führung in der Art einer Kulisse benötigt. Außerdem sind Federn vorgesehen.A similar conclusion can be reached by looking at the likewise generic form US 2,903,288 , For here is a closing device is shown, which is equipped with a folding lever, in which the support arm requires an additional guide in the manner of a backdrop. In addition, springs are provided.

Der Erfindung liegt das technische Problem zugrunde, eine Verschließeinrichtung des eingangs beschriebenen Aufbaus so weiter zu bilden, dass bei einwandfreier Funktion ein kompakter Aufbau mit wenigen Bauteilen erreicht wird.The invention is based on the technical problem of further developing a closing device of the construction described at the beginning in such a way that a compact construction with few components is achieved with perfect functioning.

Zur Lösung dieser Aufgabe schlägt die Erfindung bei einer gattungsgemäßen Verschließeinrichtung für insbesondere Kraftfahrzeug-Türen, -Heckklappen oder dergleichen vor, dass ein Falthebel mit fliegendem Drehgelenk vorgesehen ist, wobei der Falthebel einen Betätigungsarm und einen an der Karosserie in montiertem Zustand einendseitig in einem Festpunktlager drehbar gelagerten Tragarm für den hieran angeschlossenen Schließkeil aufweist, und wobei der Falthebel den angeschlossenen Schließkeil in seiner eingefalteten Stellung in der Karosserie versenkt und in seiner ausgefalteten Stellung in die erhabene Position überführt. Dabei ist der Tragarm zumeist endseitig an der Karosserie in dem Festpunktlager drehbar gelagert, stellt also die beschriebene einendseitige Festpunktlagerung zur Verfügung.To solve this problem, the invention proposes in a generic closing device for particular motor vehicle doors, -Heckklappen or the like, that a folding lever is provided with flying pivot, wherein the folding lever an actuating arm and one on the body in the assembled state einendseitig rotatable in a fixed point bearing mounted support arm for the closing wedge connected thereto, and wherein the folding lever engages the connected striker in its folded position in the body and transferred in its unfolded position in the raised position. In this case, the support arm is usually rotatably mounted at the end of the body in the fixed-point bearing, so provides the described one-sided fixed-point storage available.

Um dem Tragarm die nötige Stabilität zu verleihen, ist dieser vorzugsweise als den Schließkeil aufnehmender U-Bügel ausgeführt. Regelmäßig wird der Schließkeil mit einer zugehörigen U-Basis bzw. Basis des U-Bügels verbunden oder ist einstückig an diese angeformt. Der U-Bügel bzw. Tragarm wird in der Nähe seiner Basis bzw. U-Basis von einer an der Karosserie befestigten Drehachse als Festpunktlager durchsetzt, die die bereits beschriebene einendseitige Festpunktlagerung darstellt.In order to give the support arm the necessary stability, this is preferably designed as the closing wedge receiving U-bracket. Regularly, the striker is connected to an associated U-base or base of the U-bracket or is integrally formed thereon. The U-bracket or support arm is penetrated in the vicinity of its base or U-base of a body attached to the axis of rotation as a fixed point bearing, which represents the already described single-end fixed-point storage.

Dagegen handelt es sich bei dem Betätigungsarm zumeist um einen im Wesentlichen L-förmigen Haken, dessen endseitig hochstehender L-Schenkel von einem Steuerzapfen zur Überführung des Falthebels in den ausgefalteten Zustand beaufschlagt wird. Zu diesem Zweck wird der Steuerzapfen größtenteils von einer motorisch angetriebenen Scheibe rotativ bewegt. Folgerichtig beschreibt der endseitig hoch stehende L-Schenkel des Betätigungsarmes einen Kreisbogen und verlagert bei dieser Bewegung das fliegende Drehgelenk des Falthebels so, dass der Falthebel insgesamt in seine ausgefaltete Stellung übergeht.By contrast, the actuating arm is usually a substantially L-shaped hook, whose end-upstanding L-leg is acted upon by a control pin for the transfer of the folding lever in the unfolded state. For this purpose, the control pin is largely rotatably moved by a motor-driven pulley. Consequently, the end describes high standing L-leg of the actuating arm forms a circular arc and displaced during this movement, the flying pivot of the folding lever so that the folding lever merges into its fully unfolded position.

Die Scheibe für den Steuerzapfen ist regelmäßig als Nockenscheibe ausgeführt und mit einer Kurve ausgerüstet, die in ausgefalteter Stellung des Falthebels mit dem Drehgelenk wechselwirkt. Zu diesem Zweck ist das Drehgelenk mit einem Ansatz ausgerüstet, an dem die betreffende Kurve der Scheibe bzw. Nockenscheibe in ausgefalteter Stellung des Falthebels zur Anlage kommt. Wenn nun die Nockenscheibe entsprechend (weiter) gedreht wird, sorgt die Kurve dafür, dass das Drehgelenk im Vergleich zum Drehpunkt der Nockenscheibe von diesem weggedrückt wird. Das hat zur Folge, dass der am Tragarm angeschlossene Schließkeil eine Horizontalbewegung in Gegenrichtung um einen bestimmten Betrag ausführt. Diese Horizontalbewegung wird zumeist dafür genutzt, Rückstellkräfte von (Tür-)Gummidichtungen zu überwinden und eine beispielsweise die Drehfalle tragende Heckklappe dicht und bündig an die Karosserie anzuziehen.The disc for the control pin is regularly designed as a cam and equipped with a curve that interacts in the unfolded position of the folding lever with the rotary joint. For this purpose, the rotary joint is equipped with an approach to which the relevant curve of the disc or cam in the unfolded position of the folding lever comes to rest. Now, if the cam is rotated accordingly (further), the curve ensures that the pivot is pushed away from the latter in comparison to the pivot point of the cam. This has the consequence that the locking wedge connected to the support arm executes a horizontal movement in the opposite direction by a certain amount. This horizontal movement is mostly used to overcome restoring forces of (door) rubber seals and tighten a, for example, the rotary latch carrying tailgate tight and flush to the body.

Im Ergebnis wird eine äußerst einfach aufgebaute Verstelleinrichtung für den Schließkeil zur Verfügung gestellt, die nicht nur für eine einwandfreie Einnahme der beiden ausgezeichneten Stellungen (versenkte und erhabene Position) sorgt, sondern darüber hinaus die Möglichkeit eröffnet, eine Heckklappe oder Tür gegen die Rückstellkräfte von (Gummi-)Dichtungen anziehen zu können. Das gelingt mit überraschend wenigen Bauteilen und unter Verzicht auf eine oder mehrere Federn, so dass Alterungserscheinungen, Ungenauigkeiten in der Positionseinnahme usw. schon vom Ansatz her vermieden werden. Vielmehr lassen sich die jeweils ausgezeichneten Stellungen des Schließkeils schnell, einfach und reproduzierbar einnehmen. Hierin sind die wesentlichen Vorteile der Erfindung zu sehen.As a result, a very simple built-up adjustment device for the striker is provided, which not only ensures a perfect receipt of the two excellent positions (recessed and raised position), but also opens up the possibility of a tailgate or door against the restoring forces of ( Rubber) to be able to tighten seals. This is achieved with surprisingly few components and waiving one or more springs, so that aging, inaccuracies in the position intake, etc. already be avoided from the approach. Rather, the respectively excellent positions of the closing wedge can be taken quickly, easily and reproducibly. Here are the main advantages of the invention.

Im Folgenden wird die Erfindung anhand einer lediglich ein Ausführungsbeispiel darstellenden Zeichnung näher erläutert; es zeigen:

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eine perspektivische Ansicht der erfindungsgemäßen Verschließeinrichtung,
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den Gegenstand nach Fig. 1 in Seitenansicht mit versenktem Schließkeil,
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den Gegenstand nach Fig. 2 mit erhabenem Schließkeil und
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den Schließkeil in einer zugezogenen Stellung einer zugehörigen Heckklappe.
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a perspective view of the closing device according to the invention,
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the article of FIG. 2 with raised key and
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the locking wedge in a closed position of an associated tailgate.

In den Figuren ist eine Verschließeinrichtung für insbesondere Kraftfahrzeug-Türen, -Heckklappen 1 oder dergleichen dargestellt. Nach dem Ausführungsbeispiel dient die Verschließeinrichtung dazu, eine nur angedeutete Heckklappe 1 zu verschließen (vgl. Fig. 4). Zu diesem Zweck lässt sich ein Schließkeil 2 in einer Karosserie 3, 4 versenken, von welcher lediglich ein Boden 3 mit zugehöriger Aussparung 4 dargestellt ist. Hierdurch wird gewährleistet, dass bei versenktem Schließkeil 2 eine vollkommen ebene Ladefläche ohne hochstehende Vorsprünge oder dergleichen zur Verfügung gestellt wird.In the figures, a closing device for particular motor vehicle doors, -Heckklappen 1 or the like is shown. According to the exemplary embodiment, the closing device serves to close off an only indicated tailgate 1 (cf., FIG. 4). For this purpose, a closing wedge 2 in a body 3, 4 can sink, of which only a bottom 3 with associated recess 4 is shown. This ensures that when recessed locking wedge 2 a completely flat cargo area is provided without protruding projections or the like.

Dabei befindet sich der Schließkeil 2 in dieser versenkten Stellung wenigstens dann, wenn die Heckklappe 1 zumindest teilweise geöffnet ist. Dieser Zustand wird über nicht ausdrücklich dargestellte Sensoren abgefragt, die über eine Steuereinrichtung einen lediglich angedeuteten Elektromotor 5 beaufschlagen.Here, the locking wedge 2 is in this retracted position, at least when the tailgate 1 is at least partially open. This state is queried via sensors that are not expressly shown, which act via a control device to a merely indicated electric motor 5.

Der Schließkeil 2 wirkt in seiner erhabenen Stellung (vgl. Fig. 3 und 4) mit einem nur angedeuteten Gesperre 6 zusammen, von dem lediglich eine Drehfalle 6 zu erkennen ist (vgl. Fig. 4). Diese Drehfalle 6 fängt den Schließkeil 2 bzw. einen dortigen U-förmigen Schließbolzen 7 bei in Schließstellung befindlicher Heckklappe 1. Zu diesem Zweck ist die Drehfalle 6 an die Heckklappe 1 angeschlossen.The closing wedge 2 interacts in its raised position (cf., FIGS. 3 and 4) with an only indicated locking mechanism 6, of which only one rotary catch 6 can be seen (compare FIG. 4). This catch 6 intercepts the locking wedge 2 or a U-shaped locking bolt 7 there when the tailgate 1 is in the closed position. For this purpose, the rotary latch 6 is connected to the tailgate 1.

Um den Schließkeil 2 mit dem Schließbolzen 7 in die verschiedenen Positionen überführen zu können, ist ein Falthebel 8 vorgesehen, der sich im Kern aus einem Betätigungsarm 8a und einem Tragarm 8b für den Schließkeil 2 zusammensetzt. Mit Hilfe des Falthebels 8 lässt sich der Schließkeil 2 von einer eingefalteten Stellung des Falthebels 8 (vgl. Fig. 1 und 2) in seine ausgefaltete Stellung (vgl. Fig. 3 und 4) überführen. Dabei korrespondiert die eingefaltete Stellung des Falthebels 8 im Rahmen der Fig. 1 und 2 zur versenkten Position des Schließkeiles 2 in der Karosserie 3, 4, während die ausgefaltete Stellung im Rahmen der Fig. 3 und 4 den erhabenen Funktionszustand des Schließkeiles 2 repräsentiert.In order to transfer the striker 2 with the locking pin 7 in the various positions, a folding lever 8 is provided, which is composed in the core of an actuating arm 8a and a support arm 8b for the striker 2. With the help of the folding lever 8, the striker 2 can be transferred from its folded position 8 (see Figures 1 and 2) into its unfolded position (see Figures 3 and 4). Here, the folded-in position of the folding lever 8 in the context of FIGS. 1 and 2 corresponds to the recessed position of the closing wedge 2 in the body 3, 4, while the unfolded position in the context of FIGS. 3 and 4 represents the raised functional state of the closing wedge 2.

Der Tragarm 8b des Falthebels 8 ist endseitig an der Karosserie 3, 4 drehbar gelagert, und zwar in einem Festpunktlager 10, welches die genannte Festpunktlagerung 10 darstellt. Im Einzelnen handelt es sich bei dem Tragarm 8b ausweislich der Fig. 1 um einen den Schließkeil 2 aufnehmenden U-Bügel 8b, welcher in der Nähe seiner Basis 11 von einer an der Karosserie 3 befestigten Drehachse 10 als Festpunktlager 10 durchsetzt wird.The support arm 8b of the folding lever 8 is rotatably mounted on the end of the body 3, 4, in a fixed-point bearing 10, which represents the fixed point bearing 10 mentioned. In detail, the support arm 8b, as shown in FIG. 1, is a U-bracket 8b receiving the striker 2, which is penetrated in the vicinity of its base 11 by an axis of rotation 10 fastened to the body 3 as a fixed-point bearing 10.

Bei dem Betätigungsarm 8a handelt es sich demgegenüber um einen im Wesentlichen L-förmigen Haken 8a, dessen endseitig hochstehender L-Schenkel 12 von einem Steuerzapfen 13 beaufschlagt wird. Dieser Steuerzapfen 13 überführt den L-Schenkel 12, den L-förmigen Haken 8a und damit den gesamten Falthebel 8 vom eingefalteten in den ausgefalteten Zustand.On the other hand, the actuating arm 8a is a substantially L-shaped hook 8a, whose end side upstanding L-leg 12 is acted upon by a control pin 13. This control pin 13 transfers the L-leg 12, the L-shaped hook 8a and thus the entire folding lever 8 from the folded to the unfolded state.

Zu diesem Zweck wird der Steuerzapfen 13 rotativ bzw. motorisch angetrieben, und zwar letztlich von dem Elektromotor 5, der über eine angedeutete Abtriebswelle und einen Zahnkranz 14 eine Scheibe bzw. Nockenscheibe 15 antreibt. Jedenfalls trägt die Nockenscheibe 15 den Steuerzapfen 13, welcher Drehbewegungen um eine Drehachse 16 vollführt.For this purpose, the control pin 13 is driven by rotation or motor, and ultimately by the electric motor 5, which drives a disc or cam plate 15 via an indicated output shaft and a ring gear 14. In any case, the cam plate 15 carries the control pin 13, which performs rotational movements about a rotation axis 16.

Um den Falthebel 8 von der in den Fig. 1 und 2 dargestellten eingefalteten Stellung in seinen ausgefalteten Zustand zu überführen, wird der Steuerzapfen 13 in Fig. 2 im Uhrzeigersinn bewegt und greift auf diese Weise an dem hochstehenden L-Schenkel 12 an. Das ist durch einen Pfeil angedeutet. Folglich beaufschlagt der Steuerzapfen 13 den L-Schenkel 12 ziehend, so dass sich in gleicher Weise das fliegende Drehgelenk 9 des Falthebels 8 bewegt, und zwar nach links entsprechend der in Fig. 2 angedeuteten Pfeilrichtung.In order to transfer the folding lever 8 from the folded position shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 into its unfolded state, the control pin 13 is moved in Fig. 2 in the clockwise direction and acts in this way on the upright L-leg 12 at. This is indicated by an arrow. Consequently, the control pin 13 acts on the L-leg 12 pulling, so that the flying pivot joint 9 of the folding lever 8 moves in the same way, namely to the left in accordance with the arrow direction indicated in FIG. 2.

Das hat zur Folge, dass der Falthebel 8 auseinandergefaltet wird und am Ende dieser Bewegung die in Fig. 3 gezeigte Position mit erhabenem Schließkeil 2 einnimmt. Sobald diese ausgefaltete Stellung des Falthebels 8 erreicht ist, tritt die Nockenscheibe 15 mit einer Nockenkurve bzw. Kurve 18 mit dem Drehgelenk 9 bzw. einem dortigen Ansatz in Wechselwirkung, wenn die Nockenscheibe 15 weiter im Uhrzeigersinn gedreht wird (was natürlich nicht zwingend ist).This has the consequence that the folding lever 8 is unfolded and at the end of this movement assumes the position shown in Fig. 3 with raised striker 2. Once this unfolded position of the folding lever 8 is reached, the cam plate 15 interacts with a cam curve or curve 18 with the rotary joint 9 or a local approach in interaction, when the cam disk 15 is further rotated in a clockwise direction (which of course is not mandatory).

Zuvor ist jedoch die Heckklappe 1 geschlossen worden, so dass die hieran befestigte Drehfalle 6 bzw. das Gesperre 6 den Schließkeil 2 gefangen hat. Der Falthebel verbleibt also in seinem ausgefalteten Zustand. Nun kann der Steuerzapfen 13 den L-Schenkel 12 des Betätigungsarmes 8a verlassen, so dass die Nockenscheibe 15 mit ihrer Kurve 18 in Wechselwirkung mit dem Ansatz bzw. dem Drehgelenk 9 treten kann. Sofern die Nockenscheibe 15 weiter im Uhrzeigersinn gedreht wird, führt dies dazu, dass das Drehgelenk 9 - ausgehend von der Stellung nach Fig. 3 - eine Bewegung nach rechts vollführt, wie ein dortiger Pfeil andeutet (vgl. den Übergang zur Fig. 4).Previously, however, the tailgate 1 has been closed, so that the attached thereto catch 6 and the locking mechanism 6 has caught the striker 2. The folding lever thus remains in its unfolded state. Now, the control pin 13 leave the L-leg 12 of the actuating arm 8a, so that the cam plate 15 can interact with its curve 18 in interaction with the neck or the swivel joint 9. If the cam disk 15 is further rotated in the clockwise direction, this leads to the fact that the rotary joint 9 - starting from the position according to FIG. 3 - makes a movement to the right, as indicated by a local arrow (compare the transition to FIG.

Diese Rechtsverlagerung des fliegenden Drehgelenkes 9 bedingt, dass sich der Tragarm 8b aufgrund der Festpunktlagerung 10 um einen bestimmten Betrag B in Gegenrichtung nach links bewegt (vgl. den Pfeil in Fig. 4).Due to the fixed-point bearing 10, this right-hand shift of the flying rotary joint 9 causes the support arm 8b to move in the opposite direction to the left by a certain amount B (compare the arrow in FIG.

Auf diese Weise wird die Heckklappe 1 entgegen Rückstellkräften von beispielsweise Dichtungen an die Karosserie 3, 4 angezogen. Es versteht sich, dass der entsprechende Anzieh- bzw. Zuziehvorgang für die Heckklappe 1 erst dann initiiert wird, wenn entsprechende, nicht ausdrücklich dargestellte Sensoren den Verschluss des Gesperres 6 bzw. der Heckklappe 1 an die Steuereinrichtung melden.In this way, the tailgate 1 is tightened against restoring forces of, for example, seals on the body 3, 4. It is understood that the appropriate tightening or closing process for the tailgate 1 is initiated only when corresponding, not explicitly shown sensors report the closure of the locking mechanism 6 and the tailgate 1 to the control device.

Schließlich lassen die Figuren einen U-förmigen Bügel 17 erkennen, welcher die Nockenscheibe 15 und auch den U-förmigen Tragarm 8b zwischen sich aufnimmt und insgesamt an der Karosserie 3, 4 befestigt ist. Hierdurch wird ein kompaktes Einbaumodul zur Verfügung gestellt, welches funktionsgerecht arbeitet und mit äußerst wenigen Bauteilen auskommt. Dies unter Berücksichtigung der Tatsache, dass sowohl das Eintauchen und Herausfahren des Schließkeiles 2 hiermit dargestellt als auch ein Zuziehen der Heckklappe 1 erreicht wird.Finally, let the figures recognize a U-shaped bracket 17, which receives the cam plate 15 and the U-shaped support arm 8b between them and a total of the body 3, 4 is fixed. As a result, a compact built-in module is provided, which works properly and works with extremely few components. This taking into account the fact that both the immersion and retraction of the locking wedge 2 hereby shown as well as a closing of the tailgate 1 is achieved.

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  1. A closing device, more particularly for vehicle doors, vehicle tailgates (1) or suchlike, with, in the assembled state, a closing wedge (2) penetrating into a vehicle body (3, 4) in the lowered position and with a locking device (6) interacting with the closing wedge (2) in the raised position, characterised in that
    - a folding lever (8) with a flying rotating joint (9) is envisaged whereby
    - the folding lever (8) has an operating arm (8a) and a bearing arm (8b) for the hereto connected closing wedge (2) borne in a rotating manner on the vehicle body (3,4) in the assembled condition at one end in a fixed point bearing (10) and whereby
    - the folding lever (8) lowers the connected closing wedge (2) into the vehicle body (3, 4) in its folded position and in its unfolded position moved it into the raised position.
  2. The closing device in accordance with claim 1, characterised in that the bearing arm (8b) is designed as a U-shaped hoop (8b) which in the vicinity of its base (11) is penetrated by a rotating axle 10 attached to the chassis (3) as a fixed point bearing (10).
  3. The closing device in accordance with claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the operating arm (8a) is essentially in the form of an L-shaped hook (8a), the end upright L-limb (12) of which is actuated by a control peg (12) to move the folding lever (8) into the unfolded position.
  4. The closing device in accordance with claim 3 characterised in the control peg (13) is moved in rotating manner by a motor-driven disk (15), more particularly a cam disk (15).
  5. The closing device in accordance with claim 4, characterised in that the disk (15) in the unfolded position of the folding lever (8) has a curve (18) interacting in the unfolded position of the folding lever (8) with the rotating joint (9) in order to pull the closing wedge (2) and thereby the connected vehicle door essentially horizontally against the return force, of a seal for example, about a certain amount (B).
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