EP1422366A2 - Method for remote controlled opening or closure of a motor vehicle tailgate, and a corresponding device - Google Patents

Method for remote controlled opening or closure of a motor vehicle tailgate, and a corresponding device Download PDF

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EP1422366A2
EP1422366A2 EP03025883A EP03025883A EP1422366A2 EP 1422366 A2 EP1422366 A2 EP 1422366A2 EP 03025883 A EP03025883 A EP 03025883A EP 03025883 A EP03025883 A EP 03025883A EP 1422366 A2 EP1422366 A2 EP 1422366A2
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Peter G. Diehl
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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
    • 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
    • E05F15/70—Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation
    • 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
    • E05F2015/483—Detection using safety edges for detection during opening
    • 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
    • E05Y2400/00—Electronic control; Electrical power; Power supply; Power or signal transmission; User interfaces
    • E05Y2400/10—Electronic control
    • E05Y2400/52—Safety arrangements associated with the wing motor
    • E05Y2400/53—Wing impact prevention or reduction
    • 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
    • E05Y2800/00—Details, accessories and auxiliary operations not otherwise provided for
    • 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
    • E05Y2800/00—Details, accessories and auxiliary operations not otherwise provided for
    • E05Y2800/25—Emergency conditions
    • E05Y2800/254—Emergency conditions the elements not functioning in case of emergency
    • 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 a method for remote opening or closing of a rear-side Flap, especially a trunk lid or one Rear door of a motor vehicle with a trailer hitch by means of at least one vehicle interior switch, Radio key and / or one in the area of the flap arranged switch and a device for performing of the procedure.
  • DE 38 15 065 A1 discloses a locking device for automatically closing one with a lock provided and thus in their closed position fixable and unlockable hood, in particular a trunk lid in a motor vehicle.
  • the locking device comprises a drive mechanism, which is connected to the hood and can be actuated in such a way that the hood through it almost down into hers Closed position is movable.
  • a stop arrangement with a movable stop element provided that is almost in a closed position
  • Hood with the lock provided can be engaged and actuated to the hood pull down completely into its closed position.
  • EP 0 191 738 A2 shows one Device for opening and closing a trunk lid or a rear door of a motor vehicle with a Locking mechanism, in which a lock cylinder carries Push button is slidably received, and one Unlock for the locking mechanism that together can slide with the push button and relative to this between a closed position and an open position is movable.
  • a servomechanism for Moving the unlocking member provided by a electrical central locking system is to be operated.
  • the object is achieved with a method for remote opening or closing one rear flap, especially a trunk lid or a tailgate, a motor vehicle with a trailer coupling by means of at least one vehicle interior switch, Radio key and / or one in the area the tailgate arranged switch solved that before opening and / or closing the door a device is recognized whether the trailer hitch is acted upon.
  • the flap Because of this measure is damage the flap by a load protruding over the flap trailer or load carrier attached to the towbar locked out.
  • the towbar can be different Scenarios run where possible, for example remote opening or closing of the flap to completely prevent a loaded towbar or to open the flap only slightly. To the Open or fully open or close the flap it is then necessary that the user of the Motor vehicle in the area of the flap and there observed their pivoting. There is a load in the Swivel range of the flap, the user can correct it intervene to damage the flap due to this Exclude load.
  • the control device receives from the device Information about the state of exposure to the Towbar and is based on this information able to act on the actuators in such a way that Damage to the flap due to over it projecting load is effectively prevented.
  • the facility can be used to detect the loaded condition of the trailer coupling for example a load cell, optical or include acoustic signaling devices.
  • the control device advantageously prevents in the case of an applied towbar Opening and / or closing the flap by actuation of the vehicle interior switch.
  • the user of the Motor vehicle can continue to flap through the switch in the area of the tailgate Activate opening or closing, thereby swiveling Watch the flap and, if necessary, the danger intervene if the flap is damaged.
  • the device expediently comprises a the socket assigned to the towbar and registered if the plug is inserted, this is applied the towbar.
  • Such connectors can be found both for trailers as well as for those trained as bicycle carriers Load carriers for the control of assigned Lighting equipment application.
  • the device preferably detects the presence a filament filament connected to the socket a trailer or a load carrier.
  • the device comprises diagnostic-capable switching elements, the at least one functional light bulb of the trailer or load carrier detect, after which the trailer coupling considered to be acted upon as a trailer or Load carrier electrically connected to the motor vehicle is.
  • the facility is part of a Parking assistance system
  • Information about an attached towbar is saved and the parking assistance system is the trailer coupling loading trailer or load carrier diagnosed.
  • the parking assistance system expediently recognizes the trailer attached to the towbar or load carrier in a rear Bumper of built-in sensors.
  • the motor vehicle comprises a device for remote opening or closing of a rear, formed as a trunk lid 1 flap 2 by means of Actuators 3, which are also designed as a flap locking system could be.
  • the actuators 3 are both with a body 4 of the motor vehicle as well as with the Luggage compartment lid 1 and are connected via a Control device 5 acted upon.
  • the control device 5 is with two vehicle interior switches 6, two in the area the trunk lid 1 arranged switches 7 and a radio key 8 coupled, all Switch designed as a push button and to open and Closing the trunk lid can be acted upon.
  • the Trailer coupling 9 acted upon by a load carrier 11 is, the lighting 12 via an end having a connector 13 connecting line 14 the socket 10 is coupled.
  • the socket 10 is on a device 15 for detecting the exposure of the Trailer coupling 9 connected, the device 15 is coupled to the control device 5.
  • the device 15 supplies the control device 5 the information that the trailer coupling 9 acts is. Prevented when this information is available the control device 5 opening and closing the trunk lid 1 when the vehicle interior switch is applied 6.
  • the user of the motor vehicle now has the option of the trunk lid 1 assigned actuators 3 by means of the rear Switch 7 or the radio key 8 for opening or Closing the trunk lid 1 to control what he go into the rear area of the motor vehicle must or can be to make a manual corrective Intervention in the pivoting of the trunk lid 1 perform.
  • the device 15 recognizes that the trailer hitch 9 is not acted upon, it delivers a corresponding one Information to the control device 5 and the user of the motor vehicle can use the trunk lid 1 either by applying the vehicle interior switch 6, the rear switch 7 or the Open or close the radio key 8 because of the risk of Damage to the trunk lid 1 when swiveling is not given.

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The method involves using at least one switch (6) inside the motor vehicle, a radio key (8) and/or a switch (7) in the flap (2) region. Before opening and/or closing the flap a device (15) detects whether the trailer coupling (9) is occupied. If the coupling is occupied remote operation from within the vehicle is inhibited. AN Independent claim is also included for the following: (a) an arrangement for remote opening and closing of a rear flap of a motor vehicle.

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf ein Verfahren zum fernbetätigten Öffnen bzw. Schließen einer heckseitigen Klappe, insbesondere einer Kofferraumklappe oder einer Hecktür, eines Kraftfahrzeuges mit einer Anhängerkupplung mittels mindestens eines Fahrzeuginnenraumschalters, Funkschlüssels und/oder eines im Bereich der Klappe angeordneten Schalters und eine Vorrichtung zur Durchführung des Verfahrens.The invention relates to a method for remote opening or closing of a rear-side Flap, especially a trunk lid or one Rear door of a motor vehicle with a trailer hitch by means of at least one vehicle interior switch, Radio key and / or one in the area of the flap arranged switch and a device for performing of the procedure.

Die DE 38 15 065 A1 offenbart eine Schließeinrichtung zum automatischen Schließen einer mit einer Verriegelung versehenen und damit in ihrer Schließstellung festlegbaren und zum Öffnen entriegelbaren Haube, insbesondere eines Kofferraumdeckels bei einem Kraftfahrzeug. Die Schließeinrichtung umfasst einen Antriebsmechanismus, der mit der Haube verbunden und derart betätigbar ist, dass die Haube durch ihn nach unten nahezu in ihre Schließstellung bewegbar ist. Im Weiteren ist eine Anschlaganordnung mit einem beweglichen Anschlagelement vorgesehen, das bei nahezu in einer Schließstellung befindlicher Haube mit der daran vorgesehenen Verriegelung in Eingriff bringbar und betätigbar ist, um die Haube nach unten vollständig in ihre Schließstellung zu ziehen. DE 38 15 065 A1 discloses a locking device for automatically closing one with a lock provided and thus in their closed position fixable and unlockable hood, in particular a trunk lid in a motor vehicle. The locking device comprises a drive mechanism, which is connected to the hood and can be actuated in such a way that the hood through it almost down into hers Closed position is movable. In the following is a stop arrangement with a movable stop element provided that is almost in a closed position Hood with the lock provided can be engaged and actuated to the hood pull down completely into its closed position.

Des Weiteren zeigt die EP 0 191 738 A2 eine Vorrichtung zum Öffnen und Schließen eines Kofferraumdeckels bzw. einer Hecktür eines Kraftfahrzeuges mit einem Schließmechanismus, in dem ein einen Schließzylinder tragender Druckknopf gleitbar aufgenommen ist, und einem Entsperrglied für den Schließmechanismus, das zusammen mit dem Druckknopf gleiten kann und relativ zu diesem zwischen einer Schließstellung und einer Öffnungsstellung bewegbar ist. Im Weiteren ist ein Servomechanismus zum Bewegen des Entsperrgliedes vorgesehen, der durch ein elektrisches Zentralverriegelungssystem zu betätigen ist.Furthermore, EP 0 191 738 A2 shows one Device for opening and closing a trunk lid or a rear door of a motor vehicle with a Locking mechanism, in which a lock cylinder carries Push button is slidably received, and one Unlock for the locking mechanism that together can slide with the push button and relative to this between a closed position and an open position is movable. In addition, a servomechanism for Moving the unlocking member provided by a electrical central locking system is to be operated.

Darüber hinaus ist es aus der Praxis bekannt, die zuvor beschriebenen Schließeinrichtungen mittels kraftfahrzeugseitiger Schalter bzw. einem Funkschlüssel zu betätigen. Hierbei können sowohl ein oder mehrere Fahrzeuginnenraumschalter als auch im Bereich der Klappe angeordnete Schalter vorgesehen sein. Als problematisch erweist sich die Möglichkeit der Beschädigung der Klappe, falls ein mit einer über die Klappe ragenden Last beladener Anhänger oder Lastenträger eine Anhängerkupplung des Kraftfahrzeuges beaufschlagt und der Benutzer des Kraftfahrzeuges dies beim fernbetätigten Öffnen bzw. Schließen der Klappe nicht wahrnimmt.In addition, it is known from practice the locking devices described above by means of Motor vehicle switch or a radio key to operate. Both one or more can be used Vehicle interior switch as well as in the area of the flap arranged switches may be provided. As problematic there is a possibility of damaging the flap, if one is loaded with a load projecting over the flap Trailer or load carrier a trailer coupling of the Motor vehicle and the user of the motor vehicle this with remote opening or closing the flap doesn't notice.

Es ist Aufgabe der Erfindung, ein Verfahren und eine Vorrichtung der eingangs genannten Art zu schaffen, das bzw. die eine Beschädigung der Klappe beim fernbetätigten Öffnen bzw. Schließen derselben verhindert und dabei einen größtmöglichen Komfort für den Benutzer des Kraftfahrzeuges bietet.It is an object of the invention, a method and to create a device of the type mentioned at the outset, the damage to the flap of the remote control Prevents opening or closing of the same and thereby the greatest possible comfort for the user of the Motor vehicle offers.

Erfindungsgemäß wird die Aufgabe mit einem Verfahren zum fernbetätigten Öffnen bzw. Schließen einer heckseitigen Klappe, insbesondere einer Kofferraumklappe oder einer Hecktür, eines Kraftfahrzeuges mit einer Anhängerkupplung mittels mindestens eines Fahrzeuginnenraumschalters, Funkschlüssels und/oder eines im Bereich der Heckklappe angeordneten Schalters dadurch gelöst, dass vor dem Öffnen und/oder Schließen der Klappe durch eine Einrichtung erkannt wird, ob die Anhängerkupplung beaufschlagt ist.According to the invention, the object is achieved with a method for remote opening or closing one rear flap, especially a trunk lid or a tailgate, a motor vehicle with a trailer coupling by means of at least one vehicle interior switch, Radio key and / or one in the area the tailgate arranged switch solved that before opening and / or closing the door a device is recognized whether the trailer hitch is acted upon.

Aufgrund dieser Maßnahme ist eine Beschädigung der Klappe durch eine über die Klappe ragende Last eines an der Anhängerkupplung befestigten Anhängers oder Lastenträgers ausgeschlossen. In Abhängigkeit von der Beaufschlagung der Anhängerkupplung können unterschiedliche Szenarien ablaufen, wobei es möglich ist, beispielsweise das fernbetätigte Öffnen bzw. Schließen der Klappe bei einer belasteten Anhängerkupplung vollständig zu unterbinden oder die Klappe nur geringfügig zu öffnen. Zum Öffnen bzw. vollständigen Öffnen oder Schließen der Klappe ist es dann erforderlich, dass sich der Benutzer des Kraftfahrzeuges in den Bereich der Klappe begibt und dort ihr Verschwenken beobachtet. Befindet sich eine Last im Schwenkbereich der Klappe, kann der Benutzer korrigierend eingreifen, um eine Beschädigung der Klappe aufgrund dieser Last auszuschließen.Because of this measure is damage the flap by a load protruding over the flap trailer or load carrier attached to the towbar locked out. Depending on the exposure the towbar can be different Scenarios run where possible, for example remote opening or closing of the flap to completely prevent a loaded towbar or to open the flap only slightly. To the Open or fully open or close the flap it is then necessary that the user of the Motor vehicle in the area of the flap and there observed their pivoting. There is a load in the Swivel range of the flap, the user can correct it intervene to damage the flap due to this Exclude load.

Bevorzugt wird bei einer beaufschlagten Anhängerkupplung das Öffnen und/oder Schließen der Klappe mittels des Fahrzeuginnenraumschalters verhindert. Dem Benutzer steht weiterhin die Möglichkeit der Ansteuerung der Klappe mittels des Funkschlüssels oder des im Bereich der Klappe angeordneten Schalters zur Verfügung.Preference is given to an acted on trailer hitch the opening and / or closing of the flap by means of of the vehicle interior switch prevented. The user there is still the possibility of control the flap using the radio key or in the area the flap arranged switch available.

Im Weiteren wird die Aufgabe erfindungsgemäß bei einer Vorrichtung zum fernbetätigten Öffnen bzw. Schließen einer heckseitigen Klappe, insbesondere einer Kofferraumklappe oder einer Hecktür, eines mit einer Anhängerkupplung versehenen Kraftfahrzeuges, die eine mit mindestens einem Fahrzeuginnenraumschalter, einem Funkschlüssel und/oder einem im Bereich der Heckklappe in Verbindung stehende Steuereinrichtung für der Klappe zugeordnete Stellorgane umfasst, dadurch gelöst, dass die Steuereinrichtung mit einer Einrichtung zur Erkennung einer beaufschlagten Anhängerkupplung gekoppelt ist.In addition, the task according to the invention in a device for remote opening or Closing a rear flap, especially one Luggage compartment lid or a tailgate, one with a trailer hitch provided motor vehicle, the one with at least one vehicle interior switch, a radio key and / or one in the area of the tailgate Associated control device for the flap associated Includes actuators, solved in that the Control device with a device for detecting a charged trailer coupling is coupled.

Die Steuereinrichtung erhält von der Einrichtung Informationen über den Beaufschlagungszustand der Anhängerkupplung und ist aufgrund dieser Informationen in der Lage, die Stellorgane derart zu beaufschlagen, dass eine Beschädigung der Klappe aufgrund einer über diese ragenden Last wirksam verhindert ist. Die Einrichtung kann zur Erkennung des beaufschlagten Zustandes der Anhängerkupplung beispielsweise eine Wiegezelle, optische oder akustische Signaleinrichtungen umfassen.The control device receives from the device Information about the state of exposure to the Towbar and is based on this information able to act on the actuators in such a way that Damage to the flap due to over it projecting load is effectively prevented. The facility can be used to detect the loaded condition of the trailer coupling for example a load cell, optical or include acoustic signaling devices.

Vorteilhafterweise verhindert die Steuereinrichtung bei einer beaufschlagten Anhängerkupplung das Öffnen und/oder Schließen der Klappe durch eine Betätigung des Fahrzeuginnenraumschalters. Der Benutzer des Kraftfahrzeuges kann sonach die Klappe weiterhin durch den im Bereich der Heckklappe angeordneten Schalter zum Öffnen bzw. Schließen ansteuern, hierbei das Verschwenken der Klappe beobachten und gegebenenfalls bei der Gefahr einer Beschädigung der Klappe eingreifen.The control device advantageously prevents in the case of an applied towbar Opening and / or closing the flap by actuation of the vehicle interior switch. The user of the Motor vehicle can continue to flap through the switch in the area of the tailgate Activate opening or closing, thereby swiveling Watch the flap and, if necessary, the danger intervene if the flap is damaged.

Zweckmäßigerweise umfasst die Einrichtung eine der Anhängerkupplung zugeordnete Steckdose und registriert bei einem eingesteckten Stecker eine Beaufschlagung der Anhängerkupplung. Solche Steckverbindungen finden sowohl bei Anhängern als auch bei als Fahrradträgern ausgebildeten Lastenträgern zur Ansteuerung von zugeordneten Beleuchtungseinrichtungen Anwendung. The device expediently comprises a the socket assigned to the towbar and registered if the plug is inserted, this is applied the towbar. Such connectors can be found both for trailers as well as for those trained as bicycle carriers Load carriers for the control of assigned Lighting equipment application.

Vorzugsweise erkennt die Einrichtung das Vorhandensein eines mit der Steckdose verbundenen Glühlampenfiliamentes eines Anhängers oder eines Lastenträgers. Dazu umfasst die Einrichtung diagnosefähige Schaltelemente, die mindestens eine funktionsfähige Glühlampe des Anhängers oder Lastenträgers detektieren, wonach die Anhängerkupplung als beaufschlagt gilt, da ein Anhänger oder Lastenträger elektrisch mit dem Kraftfahrzeug verbunden ist.The device preferably detects the presence a filament filament connected to the socket a trailer or a load carrier. For this purpose, the device comprises diagnostic-capable switching elements, the at least one functional light bulb of the trailer or load carrier detect, after which the trailer coupling considered to be acted upon as a trailer or Load carrier electrically connected to the motor vehicle is.

Nach einer alternativen Weiterbildung des Erfindungsgedankens ist die Einrichtung ein Bestandteil eines Parkassistenzsystems, wobei in einem Steuergerät eine Information bezüglich einer angebauten Anhängerkupplung gespeichert ist und das Parkassistenzsystem eine die Anhängerkupplung beaufschlagenden Anhänger oder Lastenträger diagnostiziert. Zweckmäßigerweise erkennt das Parkassistenzsystem den an der Anhängerkupplung befestigten Anhänger bzw. Lastenträger mittels in einer heckseitigen Stoßstange eingebauter Sensoren.After an alternative development of the inventive idea the facility is part of a Parking assistance system, one in a control unit Information about an attached towbar is saved and the parking assistance system is the trailer coupling loading trailer or load carrier diagnosed. The parking assistance system expediently recognizes the trailer attached to the towbar or load carrier in a rear Bumper of built-in sensors.

Es versteht sich, dass die vorstehend genannten und nachstehend noch zu erläuternden Merkmale nicht nur in der jeweiligen angegebenen Kombination, sondern auch in anderen Kombinationen verwendbar sind. Der Rahmen der vorliegenden Erfindung ist nur durch die Ansprüche definiert.It is understood that the above and not only features to be explained below in the given combination, but also can be used in other combinations. The framework of the present invention is defined only by the claims.

Die Erfindung wird im Folgenden anhand eines Ausführungsbeispieles unter Bezugnahme auf die zugehörige Zeichnung näher erläutert. Die einzige Figur zeigt eine schematische Darstellung eines Kraftfahrzeuges mit einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung.The invention is described below using a Embodiment with reference to the associated Drawing explained in more detail. The only figure shows one schematic representation of a motor vehicle with a device according to the invention.

Das Kraftfahrzeug umfasst eine Vorrichtung zum fernbetätigten Öffnen bzw. Schließen einer heckseitigen, als Kofferraumklappe 1 ausgebildeten Klappe 2 mittels Stellorganen 3, die auch als Klappenverschlusssystem ausgeführt sein können. Die Stellorgane 3 stehen sowohl mit einer Karosserie 4 des Kraftfahrzeuges als auch mit der Kofferraumklappe 1 in Verbindung und werden über eine Steuereinrichtung 5 beaufschlagt. Die Steuereinrichtung 5 ist mit zwei Fahrzeuginnenraumschaltern 6, zwei im Bereich der Kofferraumklappe 1 angeordneten Schaltern 7 sowie einem Funkschlüssel 8 gekoppelt, wobei sämtliche Schalter als Tastschalter ausgebildet und zum Öffnen und Schließen der Kofferraumklappe beaufschlagbar sind. Des Weiteren ist an das Kraftfahrzeug eine Anhängerkupplung 9 mit einer zugeordneten Steckdose 10 angebaut, wobei die Anhängerkupplung 9 durch einen Lastenträger 11 beaufschlagt ist, dessen Beleuchtung 12 über eine endseitig einen Stecker 13 aufweisende Verbindungsleitung 14 mit der Steckdose 10 gekoppelt ist. Die Steckdose 10 ist an eine Einrichtung 15 zur Erkennung der Beaufschlagung der Anhängerkupplung 9 angeschlossen, wobei die Einrichtung 15 mit der Steuereinrichtung 5 gekoppelt ist.The motor vehicle comprises a device for remote opening or closing of a rear, formed as a trunk lid 1 flap 2 by means of Actuators 3, which are also designed as a flap locking system could be. The actuators 3 are both with a body 4 of the motor vehicle as well as with the Luggage compartment lid 1 and are connected via a Control device 5 acted upon. The control device 5 is with two vehicle interior switches 6, two in the area the trunk lid 1 arranged switches 7 and a radio key 8 coupled, all Switch designed as a push button and to open and Closing the trunk lid can be acted upon. Of There is also a trailer coupling 9 on the motor vehicle grown with an associated socket 10, the Trailer coupling 9 acted upon by a load carrier 11 is, the lighting 12 via an end having a connector 13 connecting line 14 the socket 10 is coupled. The socket 10 is on a device 15 for detecting the exposure of the Trailer coupling 9 connected, the device 15 is coupled to the control device 5.

Um eine Beschädigung der Kofferraumklappe 1 beim fernbetätigten Öffnen bzw. Schließen durch den die Anhängerkupplung 9 beaufschlagenden Lastenträger 11 zu verhindern, liefert die Einrichtung 15 der Steuereinrichtung 5 die Information, dass die Anhängerkupplung 9 beaufschlagt ist. Beim Vorliegen dieser Information unterbindet die Steuereinrichtung 5 das Öffnen und Schließen der Kofferraumklappe 1 bei einer Beaufschlagung der Fahrzeuginnenraumschalter 6. Der Benutzer des Kraftfahrzeuges hat nunmehr die Möglichkeit die der Kofferraumklappe 1 zugeordneten Stellorgane 3 mittels der heckseitigen Schalter 7 oder dem Funkschlüssel 8 zum Öffnen bzw. Schließen der Kofferraumklappe 1 anzusteuern, wozu er sich in den heckseitigen Bereich des Kraftfahrzeuges begeben muss bzw. kann, um einen manuellen korrigierenden Eingriff auf das Verschwenken der Kofferraumklappe 1 durchzuführen.To damage the trunk lid 1 when remote controlled opening or closing by the Trailer coupling 9 acting load carrier 11 prevent, the device 15 supplies the control device 5 the information that the trailer coupling 9 acts is. Prevented when this information is available the control device 5 opening and closing the trunk lid 1 when the vehicle interior switch is applied 6. The user of the motor vehicle now has the option of the trunk lid 1 assigned actuators 3 by means of the rear Switch 7 or the radio key 8 for opening or Closing the trunk lid 1 to control what he go into the rear area of the motor vehicle must or can be to make a manual corrective Intervention in the pivoting of the trunk lid 1 perform.

Erkennt die Einrichtung 15, dass die Anhängerkupplung 9 nicht beaufschlagt ist, liefert sie eine dementsprechende Information an die Steuereinrichtung 5 und der Benutzer des Kraftfahrzeuges kann die Kofferraumklappe 1 wahlweise durch eine Beaufschlagung der Fahrzeuginnenraumschalter 6, der heckseitigen Schalter 7 oder des Funkschlüssels 8 öffnen bzw. schließen, da die Gefahr einer Beschädigung der Kofferraumklappe 1 beim Verschwenken nicht gegeben ist. The device 15 recognizes that the trailer hitch 9 is not acted upon, it delivers a corresponding one Information to the control device 5 and the user of the motor vehicle can use the trunk lid 1 either by applying the vehicle interior switch 6, the rear switch 7 or the Open or close the radio key 8 because of the risk of Damage to the trunk lid 1 when swiveling is not given.

BezugszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

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KofferraumklappeTrunk lid
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Klappeflap
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Stellorganactuator
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Karosseriebody
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Steuereinrichtungcontrol device
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FahrzeuginnenraumschalterVehicle interior switch
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Schalterswitch
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Funkschlüsselradio key
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Anhängerkupplungtrailer hitch
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Steckdosesocket
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Lastenträgerporters
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Beleuchtunglighting
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Steckerplug
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Verbindungsleitungconnecting line
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EinrichtungFacility

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Verfahren zum fernbetätigten Öffnen bzw. Schließen einer heckseitigen Klappe (2), insbesondere einer Kofferraumklappe (1) oder einer Hecktür, eines Kraftfahrzeuges mit einer Anhängerkupplung (9) mittels mindestens eines Fahrzeuginnenraumschalters (6), Funkschlüssels (8) und/oder eines im Bereich der Klappe (2) angeordneten Schalters (7), dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass vor dem Öffnen und/oder Schließen der Klappe (2) durch eine Einrichtung (15) erkannt wird, ob die Anhängerkupplung (9) beaufschlagt ist.Method for remote opening or closing of a rear flap (2), in particular a trunk flap (1) or a rear door, of a motor vehicle with a trailer coupling (9) by means of at least one vehicle interior switch (6), radio key (8) and / or one in the area the flap (2) arranged switch (7), characterized in that before opening and / or closing the flap (2) by a device (15) is detected whether the trailer coupling (9) is acted upon. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass bei einer beaufschlagten Anhängerkupplung (9) das Öffnen und/oder Schließen der Klappe (2) mittels des Fahrzeuginnenraumschalters (6) verhindert wird.A method according to claim 1, characterized in that the opening and / or closing of the flap (2) is prevented by means of the vehicle interior switch (6) when a trailer coupling (9) is acted on. Vorrichtung zum fernbetätigten Öffnen bzw. Schließen einer heckseitigen Klappe (2), insbesondere einer Kofferraumklappe (1) oder einer Hecktür, eines mit einer Anhängerkupplung (9) versehenen Kraftfahrzeuges, die eine mit mindestens einem Fahrzeuginnenraumschalter (6), einem Funkschlüssel (8) und/oder einem im Bereich der Klappe (2) angeordneten Schalter (7) in Verbindung stehende Steuereinrichtung (5) für der Klappe (2) zugeordnete Stellorgane (3) umfasst, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Steuereinrichtung (5) mit einer Einrichtung (15) zur Erkennung einer beaufschlagten Anhängerkupplung (9) gekoppelt ist.Device for the remote opening or closing of a rear flap (2), in particular a trunk flap (1) or a rear door, of a motor vehicle provided with a trailer coupling (9), one with at least one vehicle interior switch (6), a radio key (8) and / or comprises a switch (7) in the area of the flap (2) connected to the control device (5) associated with the flap (2), characterized in that the control device (5) with a device (15) is coupled to detect an acted on trailer hitch (9). Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Steuereinrichtung (5) bei einer beaufschlagten Anhängerkupplung (9) das Öffnen und/oder Schließen der Klappe (2) durch eine Betätigung des Fahrzeuginnenraumschalters (6) verhindert.Device according to claim 3, characterized in that the control device (5) prevents the opening and / or closing of the flap (2) by actuating the vehicle interior switch (6) when a trailer coupling (9) is acted on. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Einrichtung (15) eine der Anhängerkupplung (9) zugeordnete Steckdose (10) umfasst und bei einem eingesteckten Stecker (13) eine Beaufschlagung der Anhängerkupplung (9) registriert.Device according to claim 3, characterized in that the device (15) comprises a socket (10) assigned to the trailer coupling (9) and registers an action on the trailer coupling (9) when the plug (13) is inserted. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Einrichtung (15) das Vorhandensein eines mit der Steckdose (10) verbundenen Glühlampenfiliamentes eines Anhängers oder eines Lastenträgers (11) erkennt.Apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that the device (15) detects the presence of a filament filament connected to the socket (10) of a trailer or a load carrier (11). Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Einrichtung (15) ein Bestandteil eines Parkassistenzsystems ist, wobei in einem Steuergerät eine Information bezüglich einer angebauten Anhängerkupplung (9) gespeichert ist und das Parkassistenzsystem einen die Anhängerkupplung (9) beaufschlagenden Anhänger oder Lastenträger (11) diagnostiziert.Device according to claim 3, characterized in that the device (15) is a component of a parking assistance system, information relating to an attached trailer coupling (9) being stored in a control unit and the parking assistance system being a trailer or load carrier (11) acting on the trailer coupling (9) ) diagnosed. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Parkassistenzsystem den an der Anhängerkupplung (9) befestigten Anhänger bzw. Lastenträger (11) mittels in eine heckseitige Stoßstange eingebauter Sensoren erkennt.Apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that the parking assistance system recognizes the trailer or load carrier (11) attached to the trailer coupling (9) by means of sensors built into a rear bumper.
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