EP1371804A2 - Actuation assembly for movable parts of vehicles - Google Patents

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EP1371804A2
EP1371804A2 EP03450133A EP03450133A EP1371804A2 EP 1371804 A2 EP1371804 A2 EP 1371804A2 EP 03450133 A EP03450133 A EP 03450133A EP 03450133 A EP03450133 A EP 03450133A EP 1371804 A2 EP1371804 A2 EP 1371804A2
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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
    • E05F15/50—Power-operated mechanisms for wings using fluid-pressure actuators
    • E05F15/53—Power-operated mechanisms for wings using fluid-pressure actuators for swinging wings
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
    • E05Y2201/00—Constructional elements; Accessories therefor
    • E05Y2201/40—Motors; Magnets; Springs; Weights; Accessories therefor
    • E05Y2201/43—Motors
    • E05Y2201/448—Fluid motors; Details thereof
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
    • 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 ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
    • E05Y2900/00—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof
    • E05Y2900/50—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof for vehicles
    • E05Y2900/53—Type of wing
    • E05Y2900/546—Tailboards, tailgates or sideboards opening upwards

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  • the invention relates to an actuating arrangement for movable parts on vehicles, especially doors, tailgates or engine compartment covers or convertible top flaps, with at least one fluid-operated, preferably hydraulic linear actuator and at least a hinge for pivotally connecting the movable part with the Body of the vehicle about a fixed axis, wherein the or each actuator in the is arranged substantially parallel to and preferably near the fixed axis and acts on at least one deflection gear, which controls the linear movement of the actuator in a rotational movement of the hinge about the fixed axis converts.
  • EP-A-234 701 is a conventional type of operation of a hinge for described a tailgate, with the interposition of a deflection gear, and wherein the actuator used for this purpose is articulated with one end to the body. All operating forces for flap so be introduced into the body, which forces in addition to the weight of the actuator assembly and the movable part record got to.
  • a body of the Vehicle's minimal-stress actuator assembly to create an automatic Opening and preferably closing doors or flaps on vehicles - or in general, an automatic pivoting of moving parts - with a compact and the space in the interior of the vehicle as little as possible influencing arrangement allows.
  • the invention provides that two hinges, if necessary, each with a deflection gear, on opposite sides of the movable part are provided and the or each actuator between the hinges or deflection gear is clamped flying, what what a relation of the forces on represents the actuator and also on the moving part balanced construction.
  • the actuator In order to the actuator itself must not be pivoted, which is a relatively fixed mounting position with small dimensions permits. Moreover, at no stage does the actuator interfere with the Movement access to the door or flap opening and also can not by mechanical Influences from the outside are damaged.
  • the arrangement of the actuator near the fixed axis of the or each hinge offers the advantage of the least possible Space requirements.
  • the actuator with two, extending on opposite sides Provided piston rods.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of the rear end a vehicle with the actuator assembly according to the invention for the tailgate and Fig. 2 is a schematic longitudinal section thereof.
  • a vehicle 1 is provided with an automatically opened and closed tailgate 2 equipped, which about the axis A transverse to the vehicle longitudinal axis is pivotable to make the luggage compartment 3 accessible or complete this.
  • a preferably hydraulic actuator 4 is provided which is arranged with its longitudinal axis parallel to the pivot axis A of the tailgate 2, i.e. essentially also transverse to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle 1 itself.
  • the entry and exit movement of the or each piston rod of the actuator 4 and so that its length change is of course also parallel to Pivot axis A, so that two deflection gear or arrangements 5 are provided to this transverse movement of the actuator 4 in a pivoting movement of the tailgate 2 to the Axis A implement.
  • the actuator 4 is flying between these two Umlenkgetrieben 5 hung up.
  • These deflection gear 5 form either the hinges themselves, with which the tailgate 2 is struck on the body of the vehicle, or grab - in a separate execution - preferably in their spatial proximity to the Tailgate 2 on.
  • the or each actuator 4 is advantageously both towards the passenger compartment 6 of the vehicle 1 as well as to the luggage compartment 3 and protected the environment under a panel 7 or in a very small dimensions Channel or receiving space near the pivot axis A housed. He is - in addition to the visually appealing design - also harmful to Influences and mechanical damage as optimally protected.

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Abstract

The operating device has at least one fluid-operated linear actuator (4) and hinges. The hinges are provided each with a guide gearing (5) on opposite sides of the movable part (2), with the or each actuator clamped floating between the hinges or gearing. The actuator can have two piston rods which extend on opposite sides.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Betätigungsanordnung für bewegbare Teile an Fahrzeugen, insbesonders Türen, Heckklappen oder Motorraumdeckel oder Verdeckklappen, mit zumindest einem fluidbetriebenen, vorzugsweise hydraulischen linearen Aktuator und zumindest einem Scharnier zur schwenkbaren Verbindung des bewegbaren Teiles mit der Karosserie des Fahrzeuges um eine feststehende Achse, wobei der oder jeder Aktuator im wesentlichen parallel zur und vorzugsweise nahe der feststehenden Achse angeordnet ist und an zumindest einem Umlenkgetriebe angreift, welches die lineare Bewegung des Aktuators in eine Drehbewegung des Scharniers um die feststehende Achse umwandelt.The invention relates to an actuating arrangement for movable parts on vehicles, especially doors, tailgates or engine compartment covers or convertible top flaps, with at least one fluid-operated, preferably hydraulic linear actuator and at least a hinge for pivotally connecting the movable part with the Body of the vehicle about a fixed axis, wherein the or each actuator in the is arranged substantially parallel to and preferably near the fixed axis and acts on at least one deflection gear, which controls the linear movement of the actuator in a rotational movement of the hinge about the fixed axis converts.

Bei den herkömmlichen Antrieben für Fahrzeugtüren oder Klappen und Deckeln, beispielsweise für Motor- oder Kofferraum, werden meist hydraulische lineare Aktuatoren eingesetzt, die sich bei Bewegung des von ihnen angetriebenen Fahrzeugteils um die selbe Achse wie die des Bauteils selbst oder um eine dazu parallele Schwenkachse bewegen. In geschlossenem Zustand der Tür oder Klappe liegt der Aktuator parallel zu dieser, meist in einer Regenrinne oder ähnlicher Struktur, in welcher er relativ viel Platz einnimmt. Bei Heckklappen, wo auf beiden Seiten Aktuatoren eingesetzt werden, wird dadurch der Platz im hinteren Bereich des Passagierraums des Fahrzeuges erheblich gemindert.In the conventional drives for vehicle doors or flaps and covers, For example, for engine or luggage compartment, are usually hydraulic linear actuators used, the movement of the vehicle part driven by them to the same Axis such as the component itself or to move about a parallel pivot axis. In the closed state of the door or flap, the actuator is parallel to this, usually in a gutter or similar structure in which it occupies a relatively large amount of space. at Tailgates, where actuators are used on both sides, thereby becomes the place significantly reduced in the rear of the passenger compartment of the vehicle.

In der EP-A-234 701 ist eine herkömmliche Art der Betätigung eines Scharniers für eine Heckklappe beschrieben, unter Zwischenschaltung eines Umlenkgetriebes, und wobei der dafür verwendete Aktuator mit einem Ende an der Karosserie angelenkt ist. Alle Betätigungskräfte für Klappe werden also in die Karosserie eingeleitet, welche diese Kräfte zusätzlich zum Gewicht der Betätigungsanordnung und des bewegbaren Teils aufnehmen muß.In EP-A-234 701 is a conventional type of operation of a hinge for described a tailgate, with the interposition of a deflection gear, and wherein the actuator used for this purpose is articulated with one end to the body. All operating forces for flap so be introduced into the body, which forces in addition to the weight of the actuator assembly and the movable part record got to.

Es war daher die Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, eine die Karosserie des Fahrzeuges minimal belastende Betätigungsanordnung zu schaffen, die ein automatisches Öffnen und vorzugsweise auch Schließen von Türen oder Klappen an Fahrzeugen - bzw. allgemein ein automatisches Verschwenken von bewegbaren Teilen - mit einer kompakten und den Platz im Innenraum des Fahrzeuges möglichst wenig beeinflussenden Anordnung ermöglicht.It was therefore the object of the present invention, a body of the Vehicle's minimal-stress actuator assembly to create an automatic Opening and preferably closing doors or flaps on vehicles - or in general, an automatic pivoting of moving parts - with a compact and the space in the interior of the vehicle as little as possible influencing arrangement allows.

Zur Lösung dieser Aufgabe ist erfindungsgemäß vorgesehen, daß zwei Scharniere, allenfalls mit jeweils einem Umlenkgetriebe, an einander gegenüberliegenden Seiten des bewegbaren Teils vorgesehen sind und der oder jeder Aktuator zwischen den Scharnieren bzw. Umlenkgetrieben fliegend eingespannt ist, was was eine bezügliche der Kräfte auf den Aktuator und auch auf den bewegten Teil ausgeglichene Konstruktion darstellt. Damit muß der Aktuator selbst auch nicht geschwenkt werden, was eine relativ fixe Einbaulage mit geringen Abmessungen zuläßt. Überdies behindert der Aktuator in keiner Phase der Bewegung den Zugang zur Tür- oder Klappenöffnung und kann auch nicht durch mechanische Einflüsse von außen beschädigt werden. Die Anordnung des Aktuators nahe der feststehenden Achse des oder jedes Scharniers bietet den Vorteil des geringstmöglichen Platzbedarfs.To achieve this object, the invention provides that two hinges, if necessary, each with a deflection gear, on opposite sides of the movable part are provided and the or each actuator between the hinges or deflection gear is clamped flying, what what a relation of the forces on represents the actuator and also on the moving part balanced construction. In order to the actuator itself must not be pivoted, which is a relatively fixed mounting position with small dimensions permits. Moreover, at no stage does the actuator interfere with the Movement access to the door or flap opening and also can not by mechanical Influences from the outside are damaged. The arrangement of the actuator near the fixed axis of the or each hinge offers the advantage of the least possible Space requirements.

Vorzugsweise ist dabei der Aktuator mit zwei, auf entgegengesetzte Seiten ausfahrenden Kolbenstangen versehen.Preferably, the actuator with two, extending on opposite sides Provided piston rods.

Andererseits kann bei einfacherem Aufbau des Aktuators auch eine Konstruktion vorgesehen sein, bei welcher ein Aktuator mit einer Kolbenstange vorgesehen ist und die Kolbenstange bzw. der Boden des Aktuators mit jeweils einem der Scharniere bzw. Umlenkgetriebe verbunden ist.On the other hand, with a simpler structure of the actuator, a construction be provided, in which an actuator is provided with a piston rod and the Piston rod or the bottom of the actuator with one of the hinges or deflection gear connected is.

In der nachfolgenden Beschreibung soll die Erfindung anhand eines bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispieles näher erläutert werden, das in den beigefügten Zeichnungen dargestellt ist. Dabei ist die Fig. 1 eine schematische perspektivische Ansicht des Hinterendes eines Fahrzeuges mit der erfindungsgemäßen Betätigungsanordnung für die Heckklappe und Fig. 2 ist ein schematischer Längsschnitt dafür.In the following description, the invention is based on a preferred Embodiment will be explained in more detail, which is illustrated in the accompanying drawings is. 1 is a schematic perspective view of the rear end a vehicle with the actuator assembly according to the invention for the tailgate and Fig. 2 is a schematic longitudinal section thereof.

Ein Fahrzeug 1 ist mit einer automatisch zu öffnenden und zu schließenden Heckklappe 2 ausgestattet, welche um die quer zur Fahrzeuglängsachse liegende Achse A verschwenkbar ist, um das Gepäckabteil 3 zugänglich zu machen oder dieses abzuschließen. Anstelle von herkömmlicherweise um die selbe oder eine dazu parallele Achse mitschwenkenden Aktuators ist nun ein vorzugsweise hydraulischer Aktuator 4 vorgesehen, der mit seiner Längsachse parallel zur Schwenkachse A der Heckklappe 2 angeordnet ist, d.h. im wesentlichen ebenfalls quer zur Längsachse des Fahrzeuges 1 selbst.A vehicle 1 is provided with an automatically opened and closed tailgate 2 equipped, which about the axis A transverse to the vehicle longitudinal axis is pivotable to make the luggage compartment 3 accessible or complete this. Instead of conventionally pivoting about the same axis or an axis parallel thereto Actuator is now a preferably hydraulic actuator 4 is provided which is arranged with its longitudinal axis parallel to the pivot axis A of the tailgate 2, i.e. essentially also transverse to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle 1 itself.

Die Ein- und Ausfahrbewegung der oder jeder Kolbenstange des Aktuators 4 und damit auch seine Längenveränderung erfolgt selbstverständlich ebenfalls parallel zur Schwenkachse A, sodaß zwei Umlenkgetriebe bzw. -anordnungen 5 vorgesehen sind, um diese Querbewegung des Aktuators 4 in eine Schwenkbewegung der Heckklappe 2 um die Achse A umzusetzen. Der Aktuator 4 ist dabei fliegend zwischen diesen beiden Umlenkgetrieben 5 aufgehängt. Dabei bilden diese Umlenkgetriebe 5 entweder selbst die Scharniere, mit welchen die Heckklappe 2 an der Karosserie des Fahrzeuges angeschlagen ist, oder greifen - bei separater Ausführung - vorzugsweise in deren räumlicher Nähe an der Heckklappe 2 an.The entry and exit movement of the or each piston rod of the actuator 4 and so that its length change is of course also parallel to Pivot axis A, so that two deflection gear or arrangements 5 are provided to this transverse movement of the actuator 4 in a pivoting movement of the tailgate 2 to the Axis A implement. The actuator 4 is flying between these two Umlenkgetrieben 5 hung up. These deflection gear 5 form either the hinges themselves, with which the tailgate 2 is struck on the body of the vehicle, or grab - in a separate execution - preferably in their spatial proximity to the Tailgate 2 on.

Wie in Fig. 2 dargestellt ist, wird der oder jeder Aktuator 4 vorteilhafterweise sowohl gegenüber dem Fahrgastraum 6 des Fahrzeuges 1 als auch gegenüber dem Gepäckraum 3 und der Umgebung geschützt unter einer Blende 7 oder in einem sehr klein dimensionierbaren Kanal oder Aufnahmeraum nahe der Schwenkachse A untergebracht. Damit ist er - neben der optisch ansprechenden Ausführung - auch gegenüber schädlichen Einflüssen und mechanischer Beschädigung möglichst optimal geschützt.As shown in Fig. 2, the or each actuator 4 is advantageously both towards the passenger compartment 6 of the vehicle 1 as well as to the luggage compartment 3 and protected the environment under a panel 7 or in a very small dimensions Channel or receiving space near the pivot axis A housed. He is - in addition to the visually appealing design - also harmful to Influences and mechanical damage as optimally protected.

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Betätigungsanordnung für bewegbare Teile an Fahrzeugen, insbesonders Türen, Heckklappen oder Motorraumdeckel oder Verdeckklappen, mit zumindest einem fluidbetriebenen, vorzugsweise hydraulischen linearen Aktuator und zumindest einem Scharnier zur schwenkbaren Verbindung des bewegbaren Teiles mit der Karosserie des Fahrzeuges um eine feststehende Achse, wobei der oder jeder Aktuator im wesentlichen parallel zur und vorzugsweise nahe der feststehenden Achse angeordnet ist und an zumindest einem Umlenkgetriebe angreift, welches die lineare Bewegung des Aktuators in eine Drehbewegung des Scharniers um die feststehende Achse umwandelt, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß in an sich bekannter Weise zwei Scharniere, allenfalls mit jeweils einem Umlenkgetriebe (5), an einander gegenüberliegenden Seiten des bewegbaren Teils (2) vorgesehen sind und der oder jeder Aktuator (4) zwischen den Scharnieren bzw. Umlenkgetrieben (5) fliegend eingespannt ist.Actuating arrangement for moving parts on vehicles, in particular doors, tailgates or engine compartment covers or convertible top flaps, comprising at least one fluid-operated, preferably hydraulic linear actuator and at least one hinge for pivotally connecting the movable part to the body of the vehicle about a fixed axis, the or each actuator is arranged substantially parallel to and preferably close to the fixed axis and acts on at least one deflection gear, which converts the linear movement of the actuator in a rotational movement of the hinge about the fixed axis, characterized in that in a conventional manner two hinges, possibly with in each case one deflection gear (5), on opposite sides of the movable part (2) are provided and the or each actuator (4) between the hinges or Umlenkgetrieben (5) is clamped flying. Betätigungsanordnung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Aktuator (4) mit zwei, auf entgegengesetzte Seiten ausfahrenden Kolbenstangen versehen ist,Actuating arrangement according to Claim 1, characterized in that the actuator (4) is provided with two piston rods extending on opposite sides, Betätigungsanordnung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß ein Aktuator (4) mit einer Kolbenstange vorgesehen ist und die Kolbenstange bzw. der Boden des Aktuators mit jeweils einem der Scharniere bzw. Umlenkgetriebe (5) verbunden ist.Actuating arrangement according to claim 1, characterized in that an actuator (4) is provided with a piston rod and the piston rod or the bottom of the actuator is connected to one of the hinges or deflection gear (5).
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