EP1431994A2 - Device for activating an opening mechanism and/or closing mechanism for lockable moving parts on vehicles such as flaps, doors or similar - Google Patents

Device for activating an opening mechanism and/or closing mechanism for lockable moving parts on vehicles such as flaps, doors or similar Download PDF

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EP1431994A2
EP1431994A2 EP04005220A EP04005220A EP1431994A2 EP 1431994 A2 EP1431994 A2 EP 1431994A2 EP 04005220 A EP04005220 A EP 04005220A EP 04005220 A EP04005220 A EP 04005220A EP 1431994 A2 EP1431994 A2 EP 1431994A2
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B85/00—Details of vehicle locks not provided for in groups E05B77/00 - E05B83/00
    • E05B85/10—Handles
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B77/00—Vehicle locks characterised by special functions or purposes
    • E05B77/02—Vehicle locks characterised by special functions or purposes for accident situations
    • E05B77/12—Automatic locking or unlocking at the moment of collision
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B77/00—Vehicle locks characterised by special functions or purposes
    • E05B77/34—Protection against weather or dirt, e.g. against water ingress
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B83/00—Vehicle locks specially adapted for particular types of wing or vehicle
    • E05B83/16—Locks for luggage compartments, car boot lids or car bonnets
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H9/00—Details of switching devices, not covered by groups H01H1/00 - H01H7/00
    • H01H9/02—Bases, casings, or covers
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B81/00—Power-actuated vehicle locks
    • E05B81/12—Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators
    • E05B81/20—Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B81/00—Power-actuated vehicle locks
    • E05B81/54—Electrical circuits
    • E05B81/64—Monitoring or sensing, e.g. by using switches or sensors
    • E05B81/76—Detection of handle operation; Detection of a user approaching a handle; Electrical switching actions performed by door handles
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2231/00—Applications
    • H01H2231/026—Car

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  • the invention relates to a device in the preamble of claim 1 specified type.
  • a manual actuator is provided in the motor vehicle. at its actuation is acted on a switch that drives an opening or closing the movable vehicle part.
  • a drive can belong to a closure that is designed as a catch. The catch is held in the closed position by a pawl and by triggering the actuator transferred to an open position.
  • a device is used, for example the tailgate of a motor vehicle.
  • the actuator is as one Push button formed, which is arranged in a hole in the outer panel. To hold the push button in its starting position, there is a compression spring required. To protect the mechanism from dirt and moisture, is the push button is covered by a film and sealed. When pressing the Push button is moving a ball that is on a contactor one next to the Pushbutton arranged switch acts.
  • This known actuator includes several components that have to be manufactured and assembled together. Despite the elastic cover, dirt and moisture can enter the hole Outer cladding.
  • the invention has for its object a reliable device in the The preamble of the type mentioned to develop the inexpensive trained and is easy to use. This is achieved by those mentioned in the claim Measures achieved, which have the following special importance.
  • the invention has recognized that the outer lining of the vehicle is the other new function can be to be the actuator for the switch. According to the Characteristic of the claim is a part of the outer panel itself as Actuator used for the switch. To do this, it is sufficient to place a certain point on the To make external cladding elastically deformable when pressurized. The can be selected by suitable material selection, dimensioning or shaping Exterior cladding done at this point. The outer cladding remains on this Smooth outwards, requires no holes and no installation parts. It’s enough Contactor of the switch either directly or indirectly in the To arrange the compliance path of the body section. Because holes in the Outer cladding is eliminated, there are no sealing problems and there are none Risk of contamination.
  • FIG. 1 shows a section of a tailgate 10 of a longitudinal section Motor vehicle by a closure, not shown in its folded position is held.
  • drive e.g. an electric motor.
  • To switch this drive on or off serves a switch 12 which is connected to the drive via lines 35. In the 1 normally present collapsed position of the drive is at rest.
  • the desk 12 is attached to a carrier 36, which is integrated here in the structure of the flap 10 is.
  • a contactor 13 of the switch 12 is on the back 41 of the Outer lining 40 arranged and should be in contact with the Back 41 stand.
  • the contactor 13 consists of a Pen, which is longitudinally displaceable in the direction of arrow 16 and corresponding to it Shift can perform various switching functions in switch 12. Becomes the pin 13 pressed in, contacts close in the switch 12 and it arrives A corresponding switch-on signal to the drive via lines 35.
  • switches 12 there could be multiple switches 12 at this point or in the adjacent area be arranged which are responsible for further functions in the vehicle, e.g. for the Closing the lock when the tailgate is closed. Such switches 12 can also cause other functions on the vehicle, such as closing or opening the doors, the window panes and the sunroof of the vehicle. This Different functions could alternatively be differentiated by one large extent of the push-in movement 16 of the contactor 13 are triggered. Between the contactor 13 of the switch 12 and the rear cover 41 could also be arranged transmission elements for the switch actuation, which is why the switch 12 itself continues on one opposite the outer panel 40 distant, cheaper place could be attached.
  • the point 43 which is essentially aligned with the contactor 13 Outer cladding 40 is elastic in relation to the adjacent area 42 deformable if one exerts a pressure there according to the force arrow 20 of FIG. 2.
  • This point 43 is therefore to be referred to as "deformation point" in the following Outer panel 40 are referred to.
  • the actuation case of the deformation point is shown in FIG. 2 and the resulting deformation is marked with 43 '.
  • the yield path indicated by 29 in FIG. 2 results, in which as already mentioned, the contactor 13 is arranged directly.
  • the drive is then activated in the manner described.
  • the tailgate 10 can then in the sense of the arrow 11 of FIG. 2 in their not shown Squat position to be transferred.
  • the deformation point 43 is designed to be suitable for a pressure actuation 20 to have a defined compliance. This can be done by appropriate shaping the point 43 and / or by reducing the wall thickness 45 of this Outer cladding 40 take place. Also weakening of this deformation point 43 through recesses in the wall of the outer panel 40 would be conceivable.
  • the drive can operate the deformation point 23 'can be used to fully open the tailgate 10 without it being otherwise manual handling is required. That should also apply to the other exemplary embodiments be valid.

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  • Vehicle Interior And Exterior Ornaments, Soundproofing, And Insulation (AREA)
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The device has a manual actuator that acts on at least one switch contact maker (13) when actuated and a drive for the movable part (10) that is switched by the switch (12). The movable part is mounted on the vehicle body (40) that has a rigid, incompressible wall thickness with a free part (10) of such dimensions that it bulges under pressure to activate the switch.

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Die Erfindung richtet sich auf eine Vorrichtung der im Oberbegriff des Anspruches 1 angegebenen Art. Dazu ist ein manueller Betätiger im Kraftfahrzeug vorgesehen. Bei dessen Betätigung wird auf einem Schalter eingewirkt, der einen Antrieb zum Öffnen bzw. Schließen des beweglichen Fahrzeugteils einschaltet. Ein solcher Antrieb kann zu einem Verschluss gehören, der als Drehfalle ausgebildet ist. Die Drehfalle wird von einer Sperrklinke in Schließposition gehalten und durch Auslösen des Betätigers in eine Öffnungsposition überführt. Eine solche Vorrichtung wird beispielsweise an der Heckklappe eines Motorfahrzeugs verwendet.The invention relates to a device in the preamble of claim 1 specified type. For this purpose, a manual actuator is provided in the motor vehicle. at its actuation is acted on a switch that drives an opening or closing the movable vehicle part. Such a drive can belong to a closure that is designed as a catch. The catch is held in the closed position by a pawl and by triggering the actuator transferred to an open position. Such a device is used, for example the tailgate of a motor vehicle.

Bei der bekannten Vorrichtung dieser Art (DE 34 40 442 A1) ist der Betätiger als ein Druckknopf ausgebildet, der in einem Loch der Außenverkleidung angeordnet ist. Um den Duckknopf in seiner Ausgangsstellung zu halten, ist eine Druckfeder erforderlich. Um den Mechanismus vor Schmutz und Feuchtigkeit zu schützen, ist der Druckknopf von einer Folie überdeckt und abgedichtet. Bei Betätigung des Druckknopfs wird eine Kugel bewegt, die auf einen Kontaktgeber eines neben dem Druckknopf angeordneten Schalters einwirkt. Dieser bekannte Betätiger umfasst mehrere Bauteile, die gesondert hergestellt und miteinander montiert werden müssen. Trotz der elastischen Abdeckung können Schmutz und Feuchtigkeit in das Loch der Außenverkleidung gelangen. In the known device of this type (DE 34 40 442 A1) the actuator is as one Push button formed, which is arranged in a hole in the outer panel. To hold the push button in its starting position, there is a compression spring required. To protect the mechanism from dirt and moisture, is the push button is covered by a film and sealed. When pressing the Push button is moving a ball that is on a contactor one next to the Pushbutton arranged switch acts. This known actuator includes several components that have to be manufactured and assembled together. Despite the elastic cover, dirt and moisture can enter the hole Outer cladding.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine zuverlässige Vorrichtung der im Oberbegriff des Anspruches genannten Art zu entwickeln, die preiswert ausgebildet und einfach zu handhaben ist. Dies wird durch die im Anspruch angeführten Maßnahmen erreicht, denen folgende besondere Bedeutung zukommt.The invention has for its object a reliable device in the The preamble of the type mentioned to develop the inexpensive trained and is easy to use. This is achieved by those mentioned in the claim Measures achieved, which have the following special importance.

Die Erfindung hat erkannt, dass die Außenverkleidung des Fahrzeugs die weitere neue Funktion übernehmen kann, Betätiger für den Schalter zu sein. Gemäß dem Kennzeichen des Anspruches wird ein Teilstück der Außenverkleidung selbst als Betätiger für den Schalter genutzt. Dazu genügt es, eine bestimmte Stelle an der Außenverkleidung bei Druckbeaufschlagung elastisch deformierbar zu machen. Das kann durch geeignete Werkstoffauswahl, Dimensionierung oder Formgebung der Außenverkleidung an dieser Stelle geschehen. Die Außenverkleidung bleibt an dieser Stelle nach außen glatt, erfordert keine Löcher und keine Einbauteile. Es genügt den Kontaktgeber des Schalters entweder unmittelbar oder mittelbar in den Nachgiebigkeitsweg des Karosserie-Teilstücks anzuordnen. Weil Löcher in der Außenverkleidung wegfallen gibt es keine Dichtungsprobleme und es besteht keine Verschmutzungsgefahr.The invention has recognized that the outer lining of the vehicle is the other new function can be to be the actuator for the switch. According to the Characteristic of the claim is a part of the outer panel itself as Actuator used for the switch. To do this, it is sufficient to place a certain point on the To make external cladding elastically deformable when pressurized. The can be selected by suitable material selection, dimensioning or shaping Exterior cladding done at this point. The outer cladding remains on this Smooth outwards, requires no holes and no installation parts. It’s enough Contactor of the switch either directly or indirectly in the To arrange the compliance path of the body section. Because holes in the Outer cladding is eliminated, there are no sealing problems and there are none Risk of contamination.

In der Zeichnung ist die Erfindung in einem Ausführungsbeispiel dargestellt. Es zeigen:

Fig. 1
einen Längsschnitt durch ein Teilstück der Außenverkleidung eines Fahrzeugs mit der Betätigungsstelle nach der Erfindung, und zwar im Ruhefall und
Fig. 2
die in Fig. 1 gezeigte Vorrichtung im Druckbetätigungsfall.
In the drawing, the invention is shown in one embodiment. Show it:
Fig. 1
a longitudinal section through a portion of the outer paneling of a vehicle with the actuating point according to the invention, in the case of rest and
Fig. 2
the device shown in Fig. 1 in the event of pressure actuation.

Die Fig. 1 zeigt im Längsschnitt ein Teilstück einer Heckklappe 10 eines Kraftfahrzeugs, die von einem nicht näher gezeigten Verschluss in ihre Zuklapplage gehalten wird. Um ein Öffnen des Verschlusses zu erleichtern dient ein nicht näher gezeigter Antrieb, z.B. ein Elektromotor. Zum Ein- bzw. Ausschalten dieses Antriebs dient ein Schalter 12, der über Leitungen 35 mit dem Antrieb verbunden ist. In der normalerweise vorliegenden Zuklapplage von Fig. 1 ruht der Antrieb. Der Schalter 12 ist an einem Träger 36 befestigt, der hier in den Aufbau der Klappe 10 integriert ist. Ein Kontaktgeber 13 des Schalters 12 ist auf der Rückseite 41 der Außenverkleidung 40 angeordnet und sollte möglichst in Berührung mit der Rückseite 41 stehen. Der Kontaktgeber 13 besteht im vorliegenden Fall aus einem Stift, der im Sinne des Pfeils 16 längsverschieblich ist und entsprechend seiner Verschiebung verschiedene Schaltfunktionen im Schalter 12 ausführen kann. Wird der Stift 13 eingedrückt, so schließen sich Kontakte im Schalter 12 und es gelangt über Leitungen 35 ein entsprechendes Einschaltsignal zum Antrieb.1 shows a section of a tailgate 10 of a longitudinal section Motor vehicle by a closure, not shown in its folded position is held. In order to facilitate opening of the closure, one is not used in more detail shown drive, e.g. an electric motor. To switch this drive on or off serves a switch 12 which is connected to the drive via lines 35. In the 1 normally present collapsed position of the drive is at rest. The desk 12 is attached to a carrier 36, which is integrated here in the structure of the flap 10 is. A contactor 13 of the switch 12 is on the back 41 of the Outer lining 40 arranged and should be in contact with the Back 41 stand. In the present case, the contactor 13 consists of a Pen, which is longitudinally displaceable in the direction of arrow 16 and corresponding to it Shift can perform various switching functions in switch 12. Becomes the pin 13 pressed in, contacts close in the switch 12 and it arrives A corresponding switch-on signal to the drive via lines 35.

Es könnten mehrere Schalter 12 an dieser Stelle oder im benachbarten Bereich angeordnet sein, die für weitere Funktionen im Fahrzeug zuständig sind, z.B. für das Schließen des Verschlusses beim Zuklappen der Heckklappe. Solche Schalter 12 können auch weitere Funktionen am Fahrzeug bewirken, wie Schließen oder Öffnen der Türen, der Fensterscheiben und des Schiebedachs vom Fahrzeug. Diese unterschiedlichen Funktionen könnten alternativ auch durch ein unterschiedlich großes Ausmaß der Eindrückbewegung 16 des Kontaktgebers 13 ausgelöst werden. Zwischen dem Kontaktgeber 13 des Schalters 12 und der Verkleidungs-Rückseite 41 könnten auch noch Übertragungsglieder für die Schalter-Betätigung angeordnet sein, weshalb der Schalter 12 selbst an einer gegenüber der Außenverkleidung 40 weiter entfernten, günstigeren Stelle befestigt sein könnte.There could be multiple switches 12 at this point or in the adjacent area be arranged which are responsible for further functions in the vehicle, e.g. for the Closing the lock when the tailgate is closed. Such switches 12 can also cause other functions on the vehicle, such as closing or opening the doors, the window panes and the sunroof of the vehicle. This Different functions could alternatively be differentiated by one large extent of the push-in movement 16 of the contactor 13 are triggered. Between the contactor 13 of the switch 12 and the rear cover 41 could also be arranged transmission elements for the switch actuation, which is why the switch 12 itself continues on one opposite the outer panel 40 distant, cheaper place could be attached.

Die mit dem Kontaktgeber 13 im wesentlichen ausgerichtete Stelle 43 der Außenverkleidung 40 ist gegenüber dem angrenzenden Nachbarbereich 42 elastisch verformbar, wenn man dort, gemäß dem Kraftpfeil 20 von Fig. 2 einen Druck ausübt. Diese Stelle 43 soll daher nachfolgend kurz "Verformungsstelle" der Außenverkleidung 40 bezeichnet werden. Der Betätigungsfall der Verformungsstelle ist in Fig. 2 dargestellt und die sich dabei ergebende Deformation mit 43' markiert. Es ergibt sich der in Fig. 2 mit 29 gekennzeichnete Nachgiebigkeitsweg, in welchem, wie bereits erwähnt wurde, der Kontaktgeber 13 unmittelbar angeordnet ist. Der Antrieb wird dann in der beschriebenen Weise wirksamgesetzt. Die Heckklappe 10 kann dann im Sinne des Bewegungspfeils 11 von Fig. 2 in ihre nicht näher gezeigte Hockklapplage überführt werden. The point 43 which is essentially aligned with the contactor 13 Outer cladding 40 is elastic in relation to the adjacent area 42 deformable if one exerts a pressure there according to the force arrow 20 of FIG. 2. This point 43 is therefore to be referred to as "deformation point" in the following Outer panel 40 are referred to. The actuation case of the deformation point is shown in FIG. 2 and the resulting deformation is marked with 43 '. The yield path indicated by 29 in FIG. 2 results, in which as already mentioned, the contactor 13 is arranged directly. The The drive is then activated in the manner described. The tailgate 10 can then in the sense of the arrow 11 of FIG. 2 in their not shown Squat position to be transferred.

Die Verformungsstelle 43 ist geeignet ausgebildet, um bei einer Druckbetätigung 20 eine definierte Nachgiebigkeit aufzuweisen. Dies kann durch entsprechende Formung der Stelle 43 und/oder durch eine Minderung der Wandstärke 45 dieser Außenverkleidung 40 erfolgen. Auch Schwächungen dieser Verformungsstelle 43 durch Ausnehmungen in der Wand der Außenverkleidung 40 wären denkbar. Das Zentrum der Verformungsstelle 43, welches für die Ausübung des Drucks 20 besonders effektiv ist, sollte auf der Schauseite 46 der Außenverkleidung 40 besonders markiert sein. Der Antrieb kann im Betätigungsfall der Verformungsstelle 23' zum vollen Öffnen der Heckklappe 10 verwendet werden, ohne dass es sonstiger manueller Handhabe bedarf. Das soll auch für die übrigen Ausführungsbeispiele gelten. The deformation point 43 is designed to be suitable for a pressure actuation 20 to have a defined compliance. This can be done by appropriate shaping the point 43 and / or by reducing the wall thickness 45 of this Outer cladding 40 take place. Also weakening of this deformation point 43 through recesses in the wall of the outer panel 40 would be conceivable. The Center of the deformation point 43, which for the application of the pressure 20th is particularly effective, should on the front side 46 of the outer panel 40 be specially marked. The drive can operate the deformation point 23 'can be used to fully open the tailgate 10 without it being otherwise manual handling is required. That should also apply to the other exemplary embodiments be valid.

Bezugszeichenliste :Reference symbol list:

1010
Heckklappe (in Zuklapplage), beweglicher FahrzeugteilTailgate (in the closed position), movable vehicle part
1111
Bewegungspfeil von 10 beim ÖffnenMovement arrow of 10 when opening
1212
Schalterswitch
1313
Kontaktgeber von 12, längsbeweglicher federnder StiftContactor of 12, longitudinally movable spring pin
1616
Bewegungspfeil von 13Movement arrow from 13
2929
Nachgiebigkeitsweg von 23Compliance path from 23
3535
Leitungen zwischen 12, 15 (Fig. 1, 2)Lines between 12, 15 (Fig. 1, 2)
3636
Träger für 12Carrier for 12
4040
Außenverkleidung von 10Outer cladding from 10
4141
Rückseite von 40 (Fig. 1, 2)Back of 40 (Fig. 1, 2)
4242
Nachbarbereich zu 43 (fig. 1, 2)Neighboring area to 43 (fig. 1, 2)
4343
Verformungsstelle von 40 in AusgangspositionDeformation point of 40 in the starting position
43'43 '
Deformation von 43 im BetätigungsfallDeformation of 43 when actuated
4545
Wandstärke von 40Wall thickness of 40
4646
Schauseite von 40Front side of 40

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Vorrichtung zum Wirksamsetzen einer Öffnungshilfe und/oder einer Schließhilfe für verschliebare bewegliche Teile (10) an Fahrzeugen, die im Öffnungsfall einen Zugang wenigstens zu bestimmten Bereichen im Fahrzeuginneren gestatten, wie Klappen (10), Türen od. dgl.
mit einem manuellen Betätiger, der im Betätigungsfall auf wenigstens einen Kontaktgeber (13) mindestens eines Schalters (12) einwirkt,
wobei der betätigte Schalter (12) einen Antrieb zum Öffnen bzw. Schließen des beweglichen Fahrzeugteils (10) einschaltet,
und mit einer Karosserie (40) am Fahrzeug bzw. am beweglichen Fahrzeugteil (10), wie einem Türblech,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Karosserie (40) zwar eine nicht zusammendrückbare Wandstärke (45) aufweist,
aber ein freies Karosserie-Teilstück (43) gegenüber einem angrenzenden, im wesentlichen formstabilen Karosserie-Nachbarbereich (42) so groß dimensioniert ist,
dass - bei Ausüben eines Drucks (20) - dieses Karosserie-Teilstück (43) sich um ein Wegstück (29) einbeult (43') und diese Einbeulung (43') zur Betätigung des Schalters (12) dient.Device for activating an opening aid and / or a closing aid for movable parts (10) which can be moved on vehicles and which in the event of opening allow access to at least certain areas inside the vehicle, such as flaps (10), doors or the like.
with a manual actuator which acts on at least one contactor (13) of at least one switch (12) when actuated,
wherein the actuated switch (12) switches on a drive for opening or closing the movable vehicle part (10),
and with a body (40) on the vehicle or on the movable vehicle part (10), such as a door panel,
characterized in that the body (40) does not have a compressible wall thickness (45),
but a free body section (43) is dimensioned so large compared to an adjacent, essentially dimensionally stable adjacent body area (42),
that - when a pressure (20) is exerted - this body section (43) bulges (43 ') around a path section (29) and this bulge (43') serves to actuate the switch (12).
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DE19922657A DE19922657A1 (en) 1999-05-18 1999-05-18 Device for activating opening and/or closing mechanism for movable vehicle parts, e.g. doors, has vehicle body part that bulges under pressure to activate switch
DE19961246 1999-12-18
DE19961246A DE19961246A1 (en) 1999-05-18 1999-12-18 Device for setting an opening and / or closing aid for lockable parts on vehicles, such as flaps, doors or the like.
EP00929489A EP1181703B1 (en) 1999-05-18 2000-05-04 Device for activating an opening mechanism and/or a closing mechanism for lockable moving parts on vehicles, such as flaps, doors or similar

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