EP2016245A1

EP2016245A1 - Closing device

Info

Publication number: EP2016245A1
Application number: EP07711951A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Hans-Peter Engelberth
Original assignee: Huwil Werke GmbH
Current assignee: Huwil Werke GmbH
Priority date: 2006-05-08
Filing date: 2007-03-15
Publication date: 2009-01-21
Also published as: US20090090145A1; DE102006021636B3; WO2007128363A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a closing device for closing a container, comprising a rotary bar (16), which can be fastened on a first container element such that it can be rotated between a release position and a blocking position; comprising at least one closure part (18), which can be fastened on a second container element, which can be moved between an open position and a closing position, where the rotary bar (16) is arranged within a closing recess (28) of the closure part (18), and which, in the closing position, can be pivoted about the rotary bar (16) between a closed pivoting position and an open pivoting position; wherein the rotary bar (16) has a profile which is configured such that the closure part (18), in its closing position and in the blocking position of the rotary bar (16), is supported against the rotary bar (16) by way of a supporting surface (30); and wherein the supporting surface (30) has an undercut (33) which is configured such that the closure part (18) can be pivoted from the closed pivoting position into the open pivoting position and the closure part (18) is supported against the rotary bar (16) by way of the supporting surface (30) and is retained against moving in the direction of the open position.

Description

closing device

description

The invention relates to a closing device for containers with two container elements, which are movable relative to each other between an open position and a closed position, in particular for to be mounted on motor vehicles roof box with two case elements, namely a lower part and a lid.

Such a closing device is known from DE 43 40 083 C2. The lid is pivotable relative to the lower part by means of hinges about two parallel axes, wherein the hinge axes are each arranged on a longitudinal side of the case. The hinges each comprise a sleeve connected to the cover and a hinge pin connected to the lower part, the latter being axially adjustable along the hinge axis. The hinge pins of all hinges on one longitudinal side of the case are axially displaceable via a common actuating rod. The actuating rod can be actuated by means of a lock cylinder. Thus, the hinges on the one hand serve to complete the roof box by the hinge pins are moved axially into the sleeves. Furthermore, the roof box can pivot with the open position of the hinge pin on a longitudinal side of the case and closed position of the hinge pin of the other longitudinal side of the case to the hinge axis of the hinge pin located in the closed position.

However, it has been found that the displacement of the actuating rod requires high actuating forces. In addition, the actuating rods tend to easily einzarr- ren, in which case the actuating rods can hardly be solved by means of the lock cylinder and then moved. DE 149 744 shows an espagnolette lock for a window in which a rotary rod can be rotatably fastened to the window about an axis of rotation between a release position and a locked position and together with the window rotates in a manner secured to a window frame between an open position and a locking eyelet Closed position is movable. The rotary rod has in each case in the region of the locking eyelets a flattened profile, which is designed such that the rotary rod can dive through an opening of the respective locking eye in a Schließausneh- tion and is supported in the closed position and the locked position of the rotary rod against the respective closing eye, so that the window can not be opened. For this purpose, the flattened profiles on a narrow and a wide profile width, wherein the narrow profile width is narrower than the openings and the wide profile width is wider than the openings of the lock eyes.

A similar shutter for a rattle in a door is shown in US 2 403 993.

Object of the present invention is to provide a closure device for containers, which ensures a closure of the container and a pivoting of the container elements to each other and has low actuation forces.

The object is achieved by a closing device for closing a container with two container elements, in particular for to be mounted on motor vehicles roof box, with two container elements, namely lower part and lid, comprising a rotary rod, on a first of the two container elements about a rotational axis between a Release position and a blocking position is rotatably fastened, at least one closure part which is fastened to a second of the two container elements, which is transversely to the rotary rod between an open position and a closed position in which the rotary rod is disposed within a locking recess of the closing part, is movable, and that in the closed position between a closed pivoting position and an open pivoting position is pivotable about the rotary rod, wherein the rotary rod at least in the region in which the rotary rod in the closing Position of the closure member is disposed within the closing recess, having a profile which is designed such that the closure member is supported in its closed position and in the blocking position of the rotary rod with a support surface of the locking recess against the rotary rod and is held against movement in the direction of the open position, and wherein the support surface has an undercut, which is designed such that in the locked position of the rotary rod, a pivoting of the closure part from the closed pivot position is possible in the open pivot position and the closure member is supported with the support surface against the rotary rod and against movement in the direction of Open position is held, solved.

Characterized in that the rotary rod, at least in the region with which it is arranged in the closed position of the closure part within the closing recess of the closing part, has a profile which is designed such that the closure part in its closed position and in the blocking position of the rotary bar against the rotary rod is supported and held against moving in the direction of the open position, it is ensured that the closure part is securely connected to the rotary rod. Thus, the two container elements are securely connected to each other and the container is securely closed.

Characterized in that the support surface has an undercut, which is designed such that in the blocking position of the rotary rod pivoting of the closure member from the closed pivot position is possible in the open pivot position and the closure member is supported against the rotary rod and against movement in the direction of Open position is held, the locking device can take over the function of a hinge between the container elements in addition to the function of closing a container.

A secure connection between the closure part and the rotary rod can be achieved in that the closure part is supported in its closed position and in the blocking position of the rotary rod transversely to the axis of rotation of the rotary rod in all directions and the rotary rod is held in the locking recess. Preferably, the rotary rod, at least in the region in which the rotary rod is arranged in the closed position of the closure part within the closing recess, a flattened profile with a wide profile width and a narrow profile width. The closing recess forms an opening through which the rotating rod dips into the closing recess when the closure part is moved in a closing direction from the open position into the closed position. It should then be provided that the opening viewed in the closing direction is wider than the narrow profile width and narrower than the wide profile width.

It can be provided that the closure part has a first projection which forms the support surface and which passes the rotary rod in its release position when moving the closure part in its closed position and engages behind the rotary rod in its blocking position.

For rotating the rotary rod between the release position and the blocking position actuating means may be provided. The actuating means may also serve to hold the rotary rod in its locked position. Thus, a defined locking position of the rotary rod is given, so that it can not be rotated unintentionally. As a result, an unintentional release of the closure part is avoided by the rotary rod. Preferably, the actuating means comprise a lock cylinder for rotating and holding the torsion bar, which also serves to lock the locking device.

The object is further achieved by a container with two container elements, in particular for roof boxes to be mounted on motor vehicles, with two container elements, namely lower part and lid, with two closing devices as described above, wherein the two closing devices each on one of the opposite sides of Container are arranged and the two container elements by means of one of the closing devices about the rotary rod of the respective closing device are mutually pivotable, wherein for pivoting the container elements to each other, the at least one closure part of the closing device in its closed position and the rotary rod of the same locking device is in the locked position and the turning bar of the other closing direction in the release position.

Thus, a container is provided which can be opened from two sides, wherein the closing devices each take over both the function of a locking system and a hinge.

A preferred embodiment is explained below with reference to the drawings.

Hereby shows:

Figure 1 is a plan view of a lower part of a roof box with the lid removed;

FIG. 2 shows a section of the roof box according to FIG. 1 with cover along the section line H-II in the closed state;

FIG. 3 shows a section of the roof box according to FIG. 1 with cover along the section line H-II in the state opened on a first side;

FIG. 4 shows a section of the roof box according to FIG. 1 with cover along the section line IUI in the state opened on a second side;

Figure 5 is a front view of a closure member in the closed pivot position with a rotary rod in the release position;

Figure 6 is a front view of the closure member according to Figure 5 in the closed pivot position with a rotary rod in the locked position and

FIG. 7 shows a front view of the closure part according to FIG. 5 in the opened pivoting position with a rotating rod in the blocking position.

FIG. 1 shows a plan view of a roof box 1, wherein it has no lid, so that a lower part 2 of the roof box 1 is shown open at the top. The Figures 2 to 4 show the roof box 1 in a cross section in different positions with respect to the position of a lid 2 in relation to the lower part 2. In Figure 2, the lid 3 is shown in the closed position. The cover 3 is pivoted upwards relative to the lower part 2 about two parallel sides 4, 5 in order to facilitate the accessibility of the roof box 1 from a side of the vehicle to be selected, on the roof of which the roof box 1 can be mounted. As shown in FIG. 3, the lid 3 can be raised from a first side 4 or, as shown in FIG. 4, from a second side 5.

For pivoting or opening the lid 3 is a first closing device 6, which is disposed within the roof box 1 on the first side, and a second locking device 7, which is mounted within the roof box 1 on the second side 5. The first closing device 6 comprises three hinges 8, 9, 10. The second locking device also comprises three hinges 11, 12, 13. The hinges 8, 9, 10 of the first locking device 6 define a first pivot axis. The hinges 11, 12, 13 of the second locking device 7 define a second pivot axis. Each locking device 6, 7 further comprises a pivot rod 16, 17 which are rotatably mounted about pivot axes 14, 15 on the lower part 2, wherein the pivot axes are formed by the pivot rods 16, 17.

The hinges 8 to 13 further comprise closure parts 18, 19 (not shown in Figure 1), which can be detachably connected to the respective rotary rods 16, 17 and which are pivotable about the latter in the state connected to a rotary rod 16, 17. The closure parts 18, 19 are connected to the cover 3, so that when the lid 3 is opened and closed, the closure parts 18, 19 of one of the closing devices 6, 7 are pivoted about the respective rotating rods 16, 17.

For actuating the rotary rods 16, 17 actuators 20, 21 are provided, each comprising a lock cylinder 22, 23. By turning the lock cylinder 22, 23 by means of a key, the respective rotary rod 16, 17 are rotated, so that, as explained in more detail below, the closure parts 18, 19 of one of the closing devices 6, 7 either pivotally connected to the respective rotary bar 16, 17 are or removed from the respective rotary bar 16, 17 can be.

Furthermore, at least one ceiling support 24 is arranged between the lower part 2 and the cover 3, which serves to support the cover 3, as can be seen from FIGS. 3 and 4, in the open position relative to the lower part 2. Further, the lid support 24 serves to hold the lid 3 firmly on the base 2, as shown in FIG.

As can be seen from FIGS. 2 to 4, the closure parts 18, 19 can assume different positions. In FIGS. 2 and 4, the closure part 18 of the first closing device 6 is in a closed position and can be transferred into an open position shown in FIG. 3 by opening the lid 3 on the first side 4, the closing part 18 being transverse to the rotating bar 16 is moved. When the closing part 18 of the first closing device 6 is in its closed position, it can be pivoted about the turning bar 16 of the first closing device 6. The closure part 18 can be pivoted between the closed pivot position shown in FIG. 2 and the opened pivot position shown in FIG.

The same applies to the closure part 19 of the second closing device 7.

FIGS. 5 to 7 show a front view of the closure part 18 of the middle hinge 9 of the first closure device 6 and the rotation bar 16 of the first closure device 6.

In FIGS. 5 to 7, the closure part 18 of the first closing device 6 is shown in its closed position. In FIGS. 5 and 6, the closure part 18 is in the closed pivoting position according to FIG. 2. In FIG. 7, the closure part 18 is in its open pivoting position according to FIG. 4.

In addition, the rotating rod 16 can be rotated between a release position shown in FIG. 5 and a blocking position shown in FIGS. 6 and 7. The closure member 18 is explained in more detail below for all other closure parts. The closure member 18 is designed arm-shaped and has a Befestigungsfiäche 26 at a first end, with which it can be secured within the roof box 1, as shown in Figures 2 to 4, the lid 3. At a first end 25 opposite the second end 27, the closure member 18 has a closing recess 28, with which the closure member 18 can be placed in its closed position on the rotary rod 16 and in which the rotary rod 16 is immersed in the closed position of the closure member 18. For this purpose, the closing recess 28 has an opening 29, which faces the rotary rod 16 shortly before reaching the closed position of the closure part 18 in a direction of movement BR. The direction of movement BR results from pivoting the lid 3 about the second locking device on the second side of the roof box. When moving into the closed position thus the closure member 18 is placed on the rotary rod 16, wherein the rotary rod 16 is inserted through the opening 29 in the closing recess 28, as illustrated in Figure 5.

The rotary rod 16 has at least in the region of the closing recess 28 a flattened profile, which has a narrow profile width SPB and a wide profile width BPB, wherein the narrow profile width SPB is narrower than the opening 29 and the wide profile width BPB is greater than the opening 29, so that the rotary rod 16 can only dip in a rotational position in the closing recess 28. This closed position is the release position, as illustrated in FIG. Shortly before reaching the closed position, the rotary rod 16 faces with its narrow profile width SPB the opening 29.

From the position shown in Figure 5, the rotary rod 16 can be converted in the direction of rotation DR in the blocking position in which a support surface 21 of the rotary rod 16 against a support surface 30 of the locking recess 28 is supported against the direction of movement BR, so that the closure member 18 is no longer opposed the movement direction BR can be moved in the direction of the open position. The support surface 30 is remote from the opening 29. In the closed position, the wide profile width BPB of the rotary rod 16 of the opening 29 faces, so that the rotary rod 16 can not be moved out of the opening 29. The rotary rod 16 is designed in profile in the form of a circle segment and has in profile a straight holding surface 21 and in profile a circular arc-shaped rear surface 32. The remaining inner surface 35 of the Schiieß- recess 28 can be supported against the rear surface 32, so that the closure member 18 is supported in all directions transverse to the axis of rotation 14.

So that the closure part 18 can be pivoted in the direction of a pivoting direction SR, which is oriented opposite to the direction of rotation DR of the rotary rod 16, the support surface 30 forms an undercut 33, into which the rotating rod 16 can dip when the closure part 18 is made of the in 6 shown pivoted position in the direction of pivoting direction SR is pivoted into the open pivot position shown in Figure 7. Here, the holding surface 31 rolls on the support surface 30, wherein the pivot axis is displaced parallel to the rotation axis 14 and is arranged on a contact line 34 between the support surface 31 and the support surface 30.

In the opened pivoting position of the closure part 18 shown in FIG. 7, too, the wide profile width BPB of the rotary bar 16 faces the opening substantially, so that the rotary bar can not move out of the closing recess 28. The closure member 18 is thus connected securely in the open pivot position with the rotary rod 16 and can not be moved against the direction of movement BR.

The support surface 30 is formed on a first projection 36 of the closure part 18. On the support surface 30, the inner surface 35 is disposed adjacent to its undercut 33, which is partially formed by a second projection 37 of the closure member 18, wherein the opening 29 between the two projections 36, 37 is arranged.

Analogously, the closure part 18, starting from the open pivot position shown in FIG. 7, can be converted into the closed pivot position shown in FIG. 6, whereupon the rotary rod 16 moves from the blocking position shown in FIG 5 can be transferred to open the closure member 18 together with the lid against the direction of movement BR can.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1 roof box

2 lower part

3 lids

4 first page

5 second page

6 first closing device

7 second locking device

8 hinge

9 hinge

10 hinge

11 hinge

12 hinge

13 hinge

14 first axis of rotation

15 second axis of rotation

16 rotary bar

17 turning bar

18 closure part

19 closure part

20 actuating means

21 actuating means

22 lock cylinders

23 lock cylinders

24 lid support

25 first end

26 mounting surface

27 second end locking recess

opening

support surface

holding surface

rear surface

undercut

contact line

Inner surface first projection second projection

Claims

Closing device patent claims

1. Closing device for closing a container with two container elements, in particular for motor vehicles to be mounted roof box (1), with lower part (2) and cover (3), comprising a rotary rod (16, 17) on a first of the two container elements ( 2, 3) about a rotational axis (14, 15) between a release position and a locking position is rotatably fastened, at least one closure part (18, 19) which can be fastened to a second of the two container elements (2, 3), which is transverse to the rotary rod (16, 17) between an open position and a closed position, in which the rotary rod (16, 17) within a locking recess (28) of the closure part (18, 19) is arranged, and in the closed position between a closed pivot position and an open pivoting position about the rotary rod (16, 17) is pivotable, wherein the rotary rod (16, 17) at least in the region in which the rotary rod (16, 17) in the closed position of the closure ssteils (18, 19) is arranged within the closing recess (28), has a profile which is designed such that the closure part (18, 19) in its closed position and in the blocking position of the rotary rod (16, 17) with a support surface ( 30) of the locking recess (28) is supported against the rotary rod (16, 17) and is held against movement in the direction of the open position, and wherein the support surface (30) has an undercut (33) which is designed such that in the locked position pivoting of the closure part (18, 19) from the closed pivoting position into the open pivoting position is made possible, and the closure part (18, 19) is provided with the support element (18, 19). surface (30) against the rotary rod (16, 17) is supported and held against movement in the direction of the open position.

2. Locking device according to claim 1,

characterized,

that the closure part (18, 19) in its closed position and in the blocking position of the rotary rod (16, 17) transversely to the axis of rotation (14, 15) of the rotary rod (16, 17) supported in all directions and the rotary rod (16, 17) in the closing recess (28) is held.

3. Locking device according to one of the preceding claims,

characterized,

the swivel rod (16, 17) has a flattened profile with a wide profile width (BPB) at least in the region in which the swivel rod (16, 17) is arranged in the closed position of the closure part (18, 19) within the closure recess (28). and a narrow profile width (SPB), that the closing recess (28) forms an opening (29) through which the rotating rod (16, 17) moves in a closing direction from the open position to the closed position when moving the closing part (18, 19) the closing recess (28) is immersed, and that the opening (29) considered in the closing direction is wider than the narrow profile width (SPB) and narrower than the wide profile width (BPB).

4. Locking device according to claim 3,

characterized,

that the flattened profile is designed circular sector-shaped.

5. Locking device according to one of the preceding claims,

characterized,

in that the closure part (18, 19) has a first projection (36) which forms the support surface (30) and which passes the rotation rod (16, 17) in its release position on movement of the closure part (18, 19) into its closed position and the rotary rod (16, 17) engages behind in its blocking position.

6. Locking device according to one of the preceding claims,

characterized,

in that actuating means (20, 21) are provided for rotating the rotary rod (16, 17) between the release position and the blocking position.

7. Locking device according to claim 6,

characterized,

in that the actuating means (20, 21) hold the rotary rod (16, 17) in its blocking position.

8. Locking device according to one of claims 6 or 7,

characterized,

in that the actuating means (20, 21) have a locking cylinder (22, 23) for rotating and holding the rotary rod (16, 17).

9. Container with two container elements, in particular for motor vehicles to be mounted roof box, with two container elements, namely lower part (2) and lid (3), with two closing devices (6, 7) according to one of the preceding the claims,

characterized,

in that the two closing devices (6, 7) are each arranged on one of the opposite sides (4, 5) of the container, that the two container elements (2, 3) are connected to the rotating rod (16, 7) by means of one of the closing devices (6, 7). 17) of the respective closing device (6, 7) are mutually pivotable, wherein for pivoting the container elements (2, 3) to each other, the at least one closure part (18, 19) of the closing device (6, 7) in its closed position (6, 7 ) and the rotary rod (16, 17) of the same locking device (6, 7) is in the blocking position and the rotary rod (16, 17) of the other locking device (6, 7) is in the release position.