EP3265629B1 - Motor vehicle lock - Google Patents

Description

The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock according to the preamble of claim 1.

To initialize a closing or opening movement in a motor vehicle lock, adjusting means are adjusted manually or by electric motor. A manual movement can take place, for example, by means of an outside door handle or an inside operating handle. Electromotive movements in the lock are usually made with a built-in lock electric motor. Each initialization causes a movement of adjusting means, such as gears, slides or levers, just to name a few. Depending on the initialization, ie initiated or assumed state of the motor vehicle lock, while taking the adjusting means different positions. These layers of the adjusting means are either fixed by means of further adjusting means or fixed or held in their position by means of a spring depending on the force acting on the adjusting means. The fixing or holding an actuating means in a fixed position by means of a spring is well known.

From the DE 20 2010 015 399 U1 By way of example, an adjusting means in the form of an angular actuating lever is known, on whose pivot axis a leg spring is arranged. The torsion spring sits on an eccentric and acts with their arms on the one hand against a fixed stop and on the other hand with the operating lever. The leg spring holds the operating lever against its operating direction in a fixed position. In addition, the leg spring has the task of stabilizing the position taken in relation to the eccentric arrangement.

From the DE 10 2013 000 854 A1 is a multi-spring element has become known, which is able to hold a plurality of actuating means in position. The multiple spring element is designed as a leaf spring and acts with several Adjusting means, in particular a clutch lever, an external operating lever and a central locking lever together. Starting from a fastening element, the multiple spring element has three spring arms. Two of these spring arms are provided with a control contour, which is shaped in the form of a Mehrfachabkantung. A spring arm in this case has a sharp fold, whereas the other spring arm can be described as a curved contour. The control contours interact with adjusting means. The curved contour lies flat against the external actuating lever and thus ensures that the external actuating lever returns to its initial position after its actuation. The writable as a notch part of the other spring leg acts in such a way with a setting means that two different layers can be achieved bistable. These two different positions or positions can be achieved in that a contour is present on the adjusting means, which cooperates with the spring leg, namely cooperating in the manner that two different stable positions of the actuating means can be achieved. The different layers are stable, since on the one hand the contour of the actuating means and on the other hand, the shape of the spring leg cooperate positively, so that an independent reset of the actuating means is reliably prevented.

Leg spring as well as leaf spring require a recording in the motor vehicle lock and require space accordingly, so that the springs can interact with the actuating means. Basically, this state of the art has proven itself.

A problem that always arises in the further development of motor vehicle locks, on the one hand that necessary recordings for springs require a separate construction, and on the other hand, that must be provided for the recording and the interaction between the spring and actuating means space.

JP H05 45 175 U describes a motor vehicle lock according to the preamble of claim 1. In this known motor vehicle lock the adjusting means is a carriage 23, the spring element is a U-shaped leaf spring 41, and the further component is a lever 25 which is pivotally mounted on an axis 30, the the lock plate 12 is attached. The lever 25 has a lever arm in the form of a fork with two forks 25a, 25b, and the carriage 23 is slidably mounted between the forks 25a, 25b. The one fork tine 25a has two recesses 40a, 40b on its inner surface 25a facing the other fork tine 25a, wherein the leaf spring 41 selectively abuts against each recess 40a, 40b under spring action such that the carriage 23 is durable in its respective position.

In this known motor vehicle lock, the spring element is a U-shaped leaf spring 41 with two free ends and a curved central region 41a. The carriage has an upper abutment surface 23a with a slot 23d and a lower abutment surface 23c. The upper contact surface 23a is slidably attached to the inner surface 25a having the recesses 40a, 40b. The lower abutment surface 23c faces the upper abutment surface 23a and is parallel to the upper abutment surface 23a. The free ends are supported on the lower abutment surface 23c, the central region 41a protrudes through the slot 23d upwards against the inner surface 25a and is supported at its lower ends on the edge of the slot 23d. The central region 41a cooperates with each recess 40a, 40b because it is shaped corresponding to the recesses 40a, 40b and protrudes into this when the carriage 23 is held in its respective position. Consequently, the central region 41a bears against the lever 25 under spring action such that the carriage 23 can be retained in its respective position.

DE 92 10 719 U1 describes a motor vehicle lock having a lock plate 10, a rocker arm 60, a Übertotpunktfeder 67 and a housing 51. An electromotive actuator 50 is housed in the housing 51 and attached directly to the lock plate 10. A locking lever 30 for a pawl 16 of the motor vehicle lock can be moved back and forth between two positions and is moved between its two positions by the actuator 50. The locking lever 30 is seated directly on the output shaft 52 of the actuating element 50 which is rotatably mounted in the housing 51. To the actuator 50 includes a small electric motor 53, the armature shaft 54 carries a worm 56. With this meshes a worm wheel 57, which is provided with an eccentric pin 58. Via a coupling rod 59 which is rotatably mounted on the eccentric pin 58, the rocking lever 60 is driven, which is connected against rotation with the output shaft 52. About the eccentric pin 58, the coupling rod 59 and the rocker arm 60, the movement of each rotating by 180 ° worm wheel 57 is converted into a pendulum movement of the output shaft 52. Thus, the locking lever 30 is not due to vibration of the motor vehicle, the position in which he has moved, is between a cutting edge bearing 65 on the rocker arm 60 and a knife edge bearing 66 which is fixedly disposed with respect to the housing 51 in the form of a leaf spring 67 Clamped Übertotpunktfeder, which stabilizes the positions of the rocker arm 60 and thus the output shaft 52 and the locking lever 30. Thus, the lock plate 10 forms a lock plate in the context of the invention, the rocker arm 60 is an adjusting means in the context of the invention, the Übertotpunktfeder 67 forms a spring element according to the invention, and the housing 51 forms another component in the context of the invention.

In this known motor vehicle lock the Übertotpunktfeder 67 is a straight leaf spring, which has two free ends and no fixed end. In addition, the Übertotpunktfeder 67 is clamped between the rocker arm 60 and the housing 51 and thus not secured.

JP S61 161 375 U describes a motor vehicle lock having a base plate 1, an angle lever 2 and a spring section 2c. The angle lever 2 is pivotally mounted about an axis 2b on the base plate 1 and has two lever arms and the spring section 2c. The lever arms project radially from the axis 2b and enclose between them an angle of approximately 120 °.

The spring section 2c is strip-shaped, has two ends, and connects the lever arms to each other by being monolithically fixed to the one lever arm at one end and monolithically attached to the other lever arm at the other end. Consequently, the spring section 2c is fixed to the bell crank 2 such that the bell crank 2 is movable together with the spring section 2c. The base plate 1 has two recesses 1a, 1b on its upper side facing the angle lever 2. The spring section 2c has between its two ends a central region which has on its underside a downwardly projecting part 2a. The central region cooperates with each recess 1a, 1b, since the projecting part 2a is formed corresponding to the recesses 1a, 1b and protrudes into this, when the angle lever 2 is held in its respective position. Consequently, the central region is under spring action against the base plate 1 such that the angle lever 2 is stable in its respective position. Thus, the base plate 1 forms a lock plate according to the invention, the angle lever 2 forms an adjusting means in the sense of the invention, and the spring section 2c forms a spring element in the sense of the invention.

In this known motor vehicle lock, the spring element / spring section 2c has two fixed ends and no free end. In addition, the central region cooperates with the base plate 1 and not with another component.

EP 1 126 107 A1 describes a motor vehicle lock having a retaining plate 16, a claw 14 and a spring latch 34. The claw 14 is pivotally mounted on the support plate 16. The lock plate 16 has a portion formed as the spring latch 34. The spring latch 34 cooperates with a corresponding latch recess 32 of the claw 14 when the claw 14 is in its open position. Thus, the holding plate 16 forms a lock plate according to the invention, the claw 14 forms an adjusting means in the context of the invention, and forms the spring latch 34 is a spring element in the context of the invention.

In this known motor vehicle lock, the spring latch 34 is formed on the lock plate 16 and not attached to the claw 14 such that the claw 14 is movable together with the spring latch 34.

From the DE 20 2011 004 426 U1 For example, a motor vehicle is known which has a lock housing; a lock plate; a movable in the lock housing, in particular at least partially pivotally, accommodated adjusting means, wherein the adjusting means is positionable in at least two different positions; a spring element which cooperates with the adjusting means such that the spring element holds the adjusting means in the respective position; another component; wherein the spring element is attached to the adjusting means such that the adjusting means is movable together with the spring element; and wherein the spring element has a free end cooperating with the further component and a fixed end.

Against this background, the invention proposes the subject matter of the independent claim. Advantageous embodiments of the invention are specified in the subclaims. It should be noted that the embodiments described below are not restrictive.

The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock, comprising a lock housing, a lock plate, a positioning means which is movable in the lock housing and / or on the lock plate, is provided, in particular at least partially pivotable, adjusting means, wherein the adjustment means can be positioned in at least two different positions, a spring element, wherein the spring element cooperates with the adjusting means such that the spring element holds the adjusting means in the respective position, a further component, wherein the spring element is fixed to the adjusting means such that the adjusting means is movable together with the spring element; the spring element has at least one free end; the spring element has at least one fixed end; and the free end cooperates with the further component.

According to the invention the adjusting means is formed of plastic and has the spring element openings which correspond with elevations, in particular cylinder pins, the actuating means

The inventive design of the motor vehicle lock is now given the opportunity to provide a lock that waives or can dispense with a separate receptacle for the spring element and manages with a minimal amount of space for the spring element. In addition, the invention provides a structurally simple and inexpensive motor vehicle lock.

The motor vehicle lock has a lock plate and a lock housing. The lock housing includes on the one hand a housing cover as well as a lock housing connected to the lock housing. Usually, the lock plate is made of metal and surrounds the lock housing at least on one side. Preferably, the lock plate is L-shaped, surrounds the lock housing at least on two sides and has an opening through which a lock holder can cooperate with a locking mechanism arranged in the motor vehicle lock. Depending on the load of the components acting in the motor vehicle lock, the movably mounted components of the motor vehicle lock can be mounted in the lock housing, lock cover and / or on the lock plate. If it is spoken in the context of the present invention of a movement of the actuating means, so on the one hand a pivoting movement, a rotational movement but also a displacement movement mitumfasst. Thus, the adjusting means can be linearly displaceable stored or received in the lock housing but also in another component of the motor vehicle lock. Essential to the invention is that the actuating means can occupy at least two different layers in the motor vehicle lock. In addition to, for example, linear movement of an actuating means, the actuating means can also perform a pivoting or rotary movement. For this purpose, the adjusting means may be accommodated directly or on an axis in the lock housing and / or on the lock plate.

The adjusting means can occupy at least two different positions in the lock. In this case, the adjusting means, for example, is rotatably received on an axis and rotated by an angle in two different positions. The different positions can then be assigned different states in the motor vehicle. For example, an adjusting means may be a central locking lever which is unlocked and locked between positions. In this case, the adjusting means takes in relation to the central locking two different end positions, that is, end positions, a.

In each of the layers, the position of the actuating means and in particular the secure position of the actuating means must be ensured so that the adjusted by the operator of the motor vehicle state of the lock is maintained. If the central locking is now controlled, for example, via an electric drive, then the electric drive can be provided with a non-self-locking gear, so that a reset would also be possible without an electric drive. This would be possible, for example, with a manual emergency locking. But to ensure that the adjusting means remain in the set state and comply with their position, the spring element is arranged such that the actuating means retains the respective position. According to the invention the spring element is attached to the adjusting means. Thus, the spring element moves with the actuating means, whereby no separate receptacle for the actuating means is required more. As a result, space for further components is created in the housing of the motor vehicle lock or the lock may have a more compact design.

The spring element is attached to the adjusting means, in such a way that a fixed end and a free end is formed. The fixed end can be connected, for example, with the axis of rotation or the adjusting means, so that a fixation of the spring element is made. The free end of the spring then acts, for example against the lock housing or the lock cover or against other components in the motor vehicle lock. The free end thus exerts a force on the actuating means and is able to position the actuating means in position fix or position. By means of the free end can thus be made a relative force between the actuating means and a further component or component of the motor vehicle.

The formation of the actuating means made of plastic offers a cost-effective way of producing the actuating means. In addition, it is very easy to form elevations on the adjusting means, in which the spring element can be inserted. The spring element is preferably formed from a spring steel, but may also be formed from plastic. Spring steel offers the advantage that an identical spring force can be guaranteed at any time. In addition, spring steel are inexpensive and inexpensive to produce in particular as leaf springs.

If the free end of the spring element has an impression, this results in a further embodiment of the invention. By means of the indentation, the spring element is able to form-fit with another component of the motor vehicle lock and thus to further secure the position of the actuating means. As an impression can be used in the spring introduced depression, a fold or a differently shaped form. The imprinting is suitable for that the adjusting means undergoes an additional position assurance. In addition to the frictional connection between the spring element and the further component produced by the spring, an additional positive connection is thus added, which holds the adjusting means in its position.

If the impression interacts with a recess and / or elevation of the further component, the impression being applied against the further component under spring action, this results in a further embodiment of the invention. If at the free end of the spring element an impression or fold exists, and in the further component, with which cooperates the spring element, a recess and / or elevation exists, the possibility is created to form a positive fit, the position of the actuating means on guaranteed.

In particular for end, but also for liners can thus very precise Positions are approached. Intermediate positions are arbitrarily possible if the adjusting means is not only movable back and forth between two layers, but there is an intermediate layer. An intermediate layer may result, for example, when the actuating means moves out of a zero position. If the actuating means is in a zero position and the spring element acts against another component, such as the lock housing, then a first position can be approached from this position, for example by a movement in the counterclockwise direction. If, on the other hand, a movement in the clockwise direction takes place from the zero position, then a second position can be approached so that the zero position forms an intermediate position. In addition, of course, any number of intermediate layers can be approached or the adjusting means in any number of intermediate positions movable.

The interaction of impression and recess and / or survey can serve to approach a position or position of the actuating means very accurately. This can be particularly advantageous if a game sets in the course of wear, it can always be achieved by means of the positive connection between the spring element and another component, a secure position of the actuating means.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the spring element is designed in the form of a leaf spring. As a result, additional space can be saved. A leaf spring can be attached directly to the adjusting means and extend along the actuating means. Thus, a minimal space or space required for the actuating means or connected to the actuating means spring element. A leaf spring also has the advantage that the leaf spring is extremely inexpensive, which in turn has an advantageous effect on the price of the motor vehicle lock. In addition, spring characteristics are easily adjustable on leaf springs.

If the adjusting means has a radial extent and if the spring element is arranged on the adjusting means along the extension, this results in a further one Embodiment of the invention. In particular, when the adjusting means has a radial extent, the use of a spring element arranged on the adjusting means can be advantageous. A radial extension is given, for example, if the adjusting means has an extension which extends from a rotational axis in the radial direction. A radial extension can also be formed, for example, from a gear segment. By radial extent, however, an extension of a sliding element extending only in one direction can also be meant, so that the spring element extends along the extension.

Starting from a central region of the linearly displaceable sliding element, for example, then the radial extension also extends, for example in the direction of displacement or, for example, curved along an extension of the sliding element. It should be noted here that the spring element does not necessarily have to have a straight shape, but that the spring element can also extend arcuately.

If the spring element is connected in a form-fitting manner to the adjusting means, this results in a further advantageous embodiment of the invention. In this case, positively locking means that the spring element has, for example, an opening into which an axis which receives the adjusting means engages. The adjusting means may also have a pin or mandrel or cylindrical pin, in which the leaf spring can be inserted and fixed on the actuating means. The positive connection makes it possible in this case that the spring element can be connected with the actuating means with the least amount of means. Thus, on the one hand, the position of the spring element can be precisely specified for adjusting means, and at the same time can serve the positive engagement to the fact that the force from the spring element to the actuating means is transferable.

In addition, the leaf spring may be accommodated in the adjusting means such that only the free, resilient end of the spring element, which rests against the further component, protrudes from the adjusting means and engages positively and / or positively in the further component. This will continue to be in the room Motor vehicle lock saved and provided an improved embodiment. It is also possible that two or more openings are provided in the spring element, so that, for example, the leaf spring is slidable over an axis of the adjusting element and another positive-locking element is present on the adjusting means, with or into which cooperates the spring element.

If the further component is a housing part of the motor vehicle lock, this results in an advantageous embodiment of the invention. In particular, when the adjusting means and in particular the spring element cooperates on the adjusting means with the housing of the lock, a cost-effective realization of a position assurance for an actuating means can be realized. It can recesses and / or elevations are formed directly on the lock housing, which then interact with the spring element on the actuating means. As a result, the advantage is achieved that no further components to achieve a position assurance are needed.

Does the housing part recesses, which cooperate with the indentations on the spring element, the position of the actuating means in the motor vehicle lock can be determined. Recesses on a lock housing part, such as lock housing or lock cover, can interact with indentations on the spring element, so that there is an extremely cost-effective alternative for a secure positioning of the actuating means. In addition to the frictional connection is a form-fitting available, which is adjustable depending on the formation of the impression to a force acting on the actuating means. Adjustable is the shape of the depression on the indentation, so that a secure determination of the position of the actuating means is possible over the selected positive locking.

The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings with reference to preferred embodiments. However, it is the principle that the embodiment does not limit the invention, but merely represents an advantageous embodiment.

FIG. 1

eine dreidimensionale Ansicht auf Bauteile, insbesondere Stellmittel, eines geöffneten Kraftfahrzeugschlosses;

FIG. 2

eine Draufsicht auf das geöffnete und lediglich teilweise dargestellte Kraftfahrzeugschloss gemäß der FIG. 1; und

Fig. 3

eine Innenansicht auf einen Gehäusedeckel des in der Fig. 1 dargestellten Kraftfahrzeugschlosses als Ausschnitt im Bereich der sich bewegenden Stellmittel.

Show it:

FIG. 1

a three-dimensional view of components, in particular adjusting means, an opened motor vehicle lock;

FIG. 2

a plan view of the opened and only partially illustrated motor vehicle lock according to the FIG. 1 ; and

Fig. 3

an interior view of a housing cover in the Fig. 1 shown motor vehicle lock as a section in the area of the moving actuating means.

The Fig. 1 shows a motor vehicle lock 1 in an open view with a lock housing 2, a first adjusting means 3, a second adjusting means 4, a first spring element 5 and a second spring element 6. The first adjusting means 3 is pivotally mounted on an axis 7 and has an extension 8 which extends in the radial direction from axis 7 in the direction away from the axis of rotation 7. The second adjusting means 4 is also mounted on an axle 9 and also has a radial extension 10 which extends away from the axis 9. Both adjusting means 3, 4 are pivotally received in the lock housing 2. On the presentation of other components in the motor vehicle lock 1 has been omitted for better clarity of the invention.

The first adjusting means 3 may be, for example, a central locking lever 3, wherein the first adjusting means 3 in at least two different positions, such as locked or unlocked, is movable. On the radial extension 8 of the first actuating means 3, a first spring element 5 is fixed, wherein the first spring element 5 can be fastened by means of the actuating means 3 formed on the cylindrical pins 11 on the first actuating means 3. The cylindrical pins serve for mounting and securing the position of the first spring element 5 on the first actuating means 3.

To further secure the first spring element 5, preferably made of plastic cylinder pins can be stamped hot, for example. By means of a Heißverprägens the spring element 5 can be permanently connected to the actuating means 3. The cylinder pins 11 also serve to align the spring element 5 to the adjusting means 3 out exactly. At the free end of the spring element 5, the spring element 5 has an impression 13. The impression is exemplified as a circular depression, for example by means of a reshaping of the spring element 5, in the spring element 5 can be introduced. Clearly visible in the Fig. 1 also the positive reception of the spring element 5 in the adjusting means 3rd

In contrast to the first adjusting means 3, the second adjusting means 4 is provided with a spring element 6 which is fixed directly on the axis 9 of the actuating means 4. For this purpose, an opening 14 is introduced into the spring element 6, so that the spring element 6 can be added via the axis 9 of the actuating means 4. In addition, 4 cylinder pins 15 are formed on the adjusting means, in which the second spring element 6 is inserted. The cylindrical pins 15 serve together with the opening 14 to secure the position of the spring element 6, wherein the cylinder pins 15 are also Heißverpressbar, or deformable by means of a hot stamping, so that a non-detachable connection can be achieved.

The axis 9 may for example also be a metallic axis, which is connected to a lock case, not shown. But it is also conceivable that the axes 7, 9 for the adjusting means 3, 4 formed integrally with the lock housing 2, for example by means of injection molding, are made. The axes 7, 9 are then integrally connected to the lock housing 2.

It can be seen that the second adjusting means 4 is received in a pivotable manner in the motor vehicle lock, which can be seen on the toothed wheel segment 16 serving to drive the actuating means 4. The other required for driving components, such as a worm and an electric motor are not shown for better clarity of the inventive concept.

Provided with the openings 12, 14 areas of the spring elements 5, 6 are fixedly connected to the adjusting means 3, 4. The free ends 17, 18 of the spring elements 5, 6 point away from the adjusting means 3, 4 and are able to cooperate with another component, not shown, of the motor vehicle lock 1. In this case, the indentations 13, 19 of the spring elements 5, 6 cooperate positively in, for example, a recess of another component, such as in a lock cover.

The Fig. 2 shows a plan view of the motor vehicle lock 1 according to the Fig. 1 in a top view. Evident is the first adjusting means 3, the second adjusting means 4, the first spring element 5 and the second spring element 6. The adjusting means 3, 4 are pivotally received in the lock housing 2 about the axes 7, 9.

By way of example, an arrow P in the Fig. 2 registered, which is intended to illustrate a counterclockwise movement of the actuating means 3 about the axis 7. Is the adjusting means 3 and in particular the impression 13 of the actuating means 3 in the position L1, the adjusting means 3 moves in the direction of arrow P in a position L2.

In the Fig. 3 a lock cover 20 is shown, which cooperates with the spring element 5. For this purpose, 20 recesses 21, 22 are formed in the lock cover, which cooperate with the indentation 13. Starting from the position L1, the indentation 13 cooperates with the recess 22 and, after an adjustment of the adjusting means 2 in the direction of the arrow P, the indentation 13 comes into engagement with the recess 21 in the end position. The spring element 5 thus not only acts in a force-locking manner with the lock cover 20, but is also held in a form-fitting manner in the lock cover 20, so that the position is stabilized and improved. Evident is also the axle 23 for the axis 7 of the actuating means 3. The axle 24 is also shown. During the movement of the actuating means 3 in the direction of the arrow P, the spring element 5 moves from the position L1 on the lock cover 20 away in the position L2. A comparable movement performs the adjusting means 4 also, wherein the second spring element 6 and in particular the embossment 19 also cooperates with the lock cover 20. The embossment 19 then comes, for example, with the recesses 25, 26 into engagement.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

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Motor vehicle lock

2

lock housing

3

first actuating means

4

second actuating means

5

first spring element

6

second spring element

7

axis

8th

renewal

9

axis

10

renewal

11

straight pins

12

opening

13

impressing

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opening

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straight pins

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gear segment

17, 18

free end

19

impressing

20

lock cover

21, 22

wells

23, 24

axle mount

25, 26

wells

P

arrow

L1

Location 1

L2

Location 2

Claims (8)

1. Motor vehicle latch (1) comprising a latch housing (2); a latch plate; a control means (3, 4) that is movably, in particular pivotally at least in regions, accommodated in the latch housing (2) and/or on the latch plate, it being possible for the control means (3, 4) to be positioned in at least two different positions (L1, L2); a spring element (5, 6), the spring element (5, 6) interacting with the control means (3, 4) in such a way that the spring element (5, 6) holds the control means (3, 4) in the relevant position (L1, L2); a further component (20); the spring element (5, 6) being attached to the control means (3, 4) in such a way that the control means (3, 4) can be moved together with the spring element (5, 6); the spring element (5, 6) having at least one free end (17, 18); the spring element (5, 6) having at least one attached end; and the free end (17, 18) interacting with the further component (20), characterized in that the control means (3, 4) is made of plastics material and the spring element (5, 6) has openings (14) that correspond to elevations, in particular cylindrical pins (11, 15) of the control means (3, 4).
2. Motor vehicle latch (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the free end (17, 18) of the spring element (5, 6) has an impression (13, 19).
3. Motor vehicle latch (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the impression (13, 19) interacts with a recess (21, 22, 25, 26) and/or elevation of the further component (20), the impression (13, 19) abutting the further component (20) under spring action in such a way that the control means (3, 4) can be held in its position (L1, L2).
4. Motor vehicle latch (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the spring element (5, 6) is designed in the form of a leaf spring.
5. Motor vehicle latch (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the control means (3, 4) has a radial extension (8, 10) and the spring element (5, 6) is arranged on the control means (3, 4) along the extension (8, 10).
6. Motor vehicle latch (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the spring element (5, 6) is form-fittingly connected to the control means (3, 4).
7. Motor vehicle latch (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the further component is a housing component (20) of the motor vehicle latch (1).
8. Motor vehicle latch (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the housing component (20) has indentations (21, 22, 25, 26) that interact with the impressions (13, 19) in the spring element (5, 6) in such a way that the position (L1, L2) of the control means (3, 4) in the motor vehicle latch (1) can be determined.

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