WO2019105507A1 - Ensemble serrure de véhicule automobile - Google Patents

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WO2019105507A1
WO2019105507A1 PCT/DE2018/100950 DE2018100950W WO2019105507A1 WO 2019105507 A1 WO2019105507 A1 WO 2019105507A1 DE 2018100950 W DE2018100950 W DE 2018100950W WO 2019105507 A1 WO2019105507 A1 WO 2019105507A1
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motor vehicle
vehicle lock
lock
actuating means
door
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Stephan Mittelbach
Christian Hegger
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Kiekert Ag
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    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05BLOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B17/00Accessories in connection with locks
    • E05B17/10Illuminating devices on or for locks or keys; Transparent or translucent lock parts; Indicator lights
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05BLOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B81/00Power-actuated vehicle locks
    • E05B81/54Electrical circuits
    • E05B81/90Manual override in case of power failure

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  • the invention relates to a motor vehicle lock arrangement, in particular a
  • Motor vehicle side door lock comprising a lock housing, a locking mechanism of a rotary latch and at least one pawl, an electrical power supply and an externally visible actuating means. It is known that motor vehicles with an increasing number of
  • Safety techniques are equipped, including safety-related lighting on the vehicle. For this reason, illuminants are also attached to motor vehicle doors in order to illuminate the floor area in the movement area of the vehicle door and / or to point the rear traffic to the opened door.
  • a visual indication of the opening condition of a motor vehicle door is particularly in the case of impaired vision, by darkness or other influences, e.g. Weather conditions advantageous.
  • the lighting means are mounted on an inwardly facing part of the vehicle door, so that the lighting means is not visible when the motor vehicle door is closed.
  • the illuminant projects into the roadway and thereby points the traffic back to the, caused by the door, obstacle.
  • the inwardly facing part of the vehicle door is used, usually also for receiving the motor vehicle door lock.
  • These additional safety lights are energized when the door is opened, so that the light illuminates to warn, as already mentioned, the backward traffic, to illuminate the floor and / or the environment of the motor vehicle door.
  • the bulbs are on, already in the door existing power supplies, such as the
  • DE 39 08 995 A1 describes a tail lamp which is completely attached or installed around the edge of the inlet slot of a motor vehicle door lock.
  • This tail light can be designed, inter alia, as a passive reflector.
  • extension is already attached to the housing prior to assembly.
  • this lamp is designed as a light-emitting diode, and positioned on a door surface, which is not visible when the door is closed.
  • the invention is therefore based on the object starting from the known prior art to provide an improved motor vehicle lock with a lighting function.
  • the object is achieved according to the invention by the features of independent patent claim 1.
  • Advantageous embodiments of the invention are specified in the subclaims. It should be noted that the embodiments described below are not limiting, but there are any possible variations in the description, the
  • a motor vehicle lock arrangement in particular a motor vehicle side door lock, comprising a lock housing, a locking mechanism of the catch and at least one pawl, an electrical power supply is provided, wherein the motor vehicle lock has an actuating means and wherein the actuating means in an installed position the motor vehicle lock is visible and has a light source, so that a lighting of the actuating means is possible.
  • the inventive design of the motor vehicle lock now the possibility is created by the positioning of the lighting to ensure good visibility and thus to increase the reliability of the motor vehicle while providing additional security for the operator. Likewise, by avoiding additional components in the motor vehicle door and the simple design solution, a simple installation ensures. This therefore represents a cost-effective solution.
  • such a motor vehicle lock arrangement serves to close a movable attachment part of the motor vehicle.
  • This may for example be a door, sliding door, tailgate, hood or components with similar function, namely the closing of openings.
  • the motor vehicle lock is regularly positioned on one side, in particular on an inner side with respect to the vehicle, but may also be fixed to the non-movable part, the opening, for example on a body frame.
  • the term motor vehicle lock arrangement but also arrangements are to be understood, which go beyond the actual locking system. Arrangements are also included which are used for example for holding the locking system or lock, such as so-called door modules, on which further components of the door or flap can be mounted.
  • the motor vehicle lock consists of a locking mechanism comprising at least one rotary latch and a pawl.
  • the rotary latch In a closed state of the movable attachment, the rotary latch with a lock holder in use and thus connects the attachment with the immovable part, for example, the body frame of the motor vehicle.
  • the immovable part for example, the body frame of the motor vehicle.
  • Rotary latch blocked by the pawl and thus holds the catch in the closed position.
  • This connection can be opened by actuating a door handle of any kind either mechanically and / or electromechanically and / or electrically.
  • the motor vehicle lock including at least the locking mechanism and the pawl, regularly attached to the moving motor vehicle part and the lock holder is firmly connected to the body of the motor vehicle.
  • this can also be the opposite, so that the lock holder is attached to the movable part and the motor vehicle lock is firmly connected to the motor vehicle.
  • an actuating means which is understood as a functional opening, such as an emergency lock, a child safety device or the like, installed in such motor vehicle mechanics.
  • the actuating means should have an installation position which is accessible or visible in at least one position of the movable motor vehicle part from the outside.
  • the luminous means used for illuminating the actuating means is a small-sized luminous means such as a light-emitting diode, also known as LED, or similar small-sized electronic lighting means which is suitable for use in motor vehicles.
  • the illuminant allows illumination of the actuating means. This is advantageous because this function provides additional security for the operator, as well as the rear traffic and thus increases the reliability of the motor vehicle. Furthermore, the illumination of an actuating means is advantageous because no additional components must be installed in the door. This is a structurally simple solution, which is both inexpensive and at the same time ensures easy installation.
  • the lighting means is associated with an opening of the actuating means.
  • an opening may have different geometries and depths, which serve the main function of the actuating means.
  • This geometry can be both symmetric and asymmetric.
  • circular, rectangular or other geometries may be mentioned here which, for example, may also be designed to accommodate operating elements.
  • such an opening is centered and designed without overhangs, so that a lighting of the actuating means takes place evenly and without shadows. As a result, an optimal light output, as well as a bundle or focusing of the light beam is possible and thus ensures optimum reliability of the motor vehicle.
  • a power supply for the lighting means is a part of the motor vehicle lock, in particular an electrical component carrier forming a housing part of the motor vehicle lock.
  • a power supply already exists and is used, for example, for the control and / or power supply, for example, a Monverrieglung.
  • an electric component carrier is used for this purpose. It is structurally easy to place various electronic components on this and provide them with energy. It is also the placement of a bulb on the
  • Electro component carrier possible, so that a power supply is ensured.
  • This structure is preferable, since this embodiment of the invention is a low-cost variant, and no additional power supply is required and the number of components is minimal.
  • the invention provides that the lighting means is arranged at a distance from the electrical component carrier in the motor vehicle lock.
  • the electrical connection of the lamp regardless of the size of the distance, directly to the power supply, in particular to the electrical component carrier, connectable.
  • the distance between the light source and the electric component carrier can vary, so that the light source is advantageously placed in the vicinity of an outlet opening from which the light can escape. It is also possible, for example, to arrange the illuminant at an angle that does not correspond to 45 degrees, so that a optimal function, namely the illumination can be guaranteed. By such a spaced position near the outlet opening, the optimum safety for the operator is ensured, since in this way the light source is located on the surface of the outlet opening and thus allows optimal illumination.
  • a protective effect for the light bulb located in the motor vehicle lock is provided according to the invention in that a cover is provided in the actuating means, so that an indirect illumination is possible.
  • a translucent material for such a cover such as
  • Polymethylmethacrylate also known as Plexiglas, usable. This can be colorless or colored as needed, so that the light can be provided in different colors.
  • the cover should be positioned so that it is positioned between the outlet of the light and the light source. This can for example be directly on the surface, or slightly offset inwards.
  • the installation of a cover is advantageous because it protects the lamp both from damage and from dirt. This means that the illuminant can not be damaged by penetrating objects and also by the normal operation resulting dirt easily from the
  • the lock is protected from contamination by the fact that the opening is closed to the outside, so that no dirt particles can penetrate into the lock and damage it from the inside. This ensures optimum reliability of the entire castle.
  • the invention comprises a cover.
  • this cover is formed so that it has a light-scattering and / or focusing property.
  • This can be achieved by a concave or convex shape of the cover, which can thus have targeted, desired properties in the first place.
  • These properties can indeed be combined as required, so that there is the possibility to light something targeted, for example, the floor in the vehicle door near, or to illuminate something to warn, for example, the traffic behind.
  • the resulting shape of the cone of light provides additional security for the motor vehicle operator as a result of the
  • Light is directed to warn the traffic behind and / or to optimally illuminate the floor.
  • the lighting means is held by means of a cover in the actuating means.
  • This may be both the previously mentioned cover and at least one additional cover.
  • This cover is located directly on the surface of the bulb and holds it in position. This is structurally possible, for example, by a negative form of the luminous means in the side of the cover facing the luminous means. This serves to prevent a defect of
  • Lighting function For example, a displacement of the lamp by a strong additions of the vehicle door is possible. By holding the bulb by means of a cover, this defect can no longer occur or only to a reduced extent.
  • the opening forms a light-fixing recording.
  • the opening, the lamp directly, by a precise fit of the light source in the opening or indirectly by means of the previously mentioned cover, which serves as a kind of compensation element of the manufacturing tolerances between the opening and light source, are covered. It is advantageous if the shape of the opening of the shape of the light source is adjusted so that no further
  • the opening forms a tunnel, as it were, in which the lighting means is positioned so that the bulb is fixed not only on one side but completely in the opening. As a result, a shift of the light source is prevented.
  • the lighting means is a light emitting diode, in particular a light emitting diode in SMD
  • Light-emitting diodes are to be used advantageously because they have a long service life and are robust against external influences, such as frequent opening and closing of the door and thus a frequent lighting of the bulb.
  • SMD design also referred to as a surface mounted device
  • SMD design also referred to as a surface mounted device
  • luminescent ions have the required brilliance for this function.
  • the lamp is controlled by means of a closed position of the motor vehicle lock detecting switching means.
  • Such a switching means is already known for other functions, such as switching on the vehicle interior lighting when opening a motor vehicle door. This detects whether the lock is in a closed position and controls when needed, namely when it is open
  • the bulb On. This is advantageous because it does not unnecessarily shorten the life of the luminous means. In addition, when closed, no energy is needed. This is advantageous because the on-board electronics are not unnecessarily burdened with a longer service life of the motor vehicle.
  • this actuating means may be an emergency locking function.
  • Emergency locking functions are already installed in motor vehicle door locks and make this possible mechanical closing of the motor vehicle or individual motor vehicle doors by means of a key. This is necessary in the event that there is an electronic fault and thereby the central locking of the motor vehicle is put out of service.
  • Such emergency locking is usually a recess into which, for example, a key can be inserted and by simply turning this key, the lock is closed when closing the motor vehicle door.
  • the positioning of the light source in such an emergency locking function is advantageous since it is already present in the lock and the position of the opening is present at the outlet side of the motor vehicle door required for the light source.
  • the actuating means in particular an emergency locking function, to comprise a guide which can be actuated by a tool, in particular a sliding nut.
  • This guide can have different shapes, so that a corresponding
  • Tool which is, for example, a screwdriver, a key or another object which has similar properties, can be introduced and thereby, for example by means of a rotary movement, is actuated.
  • This may be, for example, a Wegnuss, which mechanically closes a lock by the rotation.
  • the outlet opening of an emergency locking function is assigned to the door area, which is not visible in the closed state.
  • This door area is covered in most motor vehicles by the so-called B or the rear doors C-pillar so that these areas are only visible in a closed side door, for example, if the door is open.
  • B or the rear doors C-pillar so that these areas are only visible in a closed side door, for example, if the door is open.
  • FIG. 1 shows a section of a motor vehicle lock arrangement, with a view of an outer surface of a lock housing in the region of an emergency operation
  • Figure 2 is an exploded view of a motor vehicle side door lock with a detailed illustration of a provided with a light bulb emergency operation and
  • Figure 3 is a section along the line III - III through a
  • FIG. 1 is a motor vehicle lock assembly 1 in a side view, that is, in a view of a lock housing 2 a Motor vehicle lock arrangement 1 reproduced.
  • a partially peripheral edge 3 in which preferably a not shown lock case can be inserted.
  • an opening 4 Through the opening 4, an actuating means 5 and a cover 6 for a light source 7 can be seen.
  • the opening 4 may be formed from the lock housing 2 or directly from the actuating means 5. However, the opening 4 is arranged such that the opening 4 can be visible in the opened state of the door, flap, cover, sliding door or hood, but at least one light beam L can be led out of the opening 4 or can be emitted.
  • the actuating means 5 is part of an emergency lock 10 with a gear segment 1 1, wherein the actuating means 5 is integrally formed in this embodiment in an extension 1 2 of the emergency lock 10.
  • the emergency lock 1 0 made of plastic.
  • the emergency lock 10 is in the
  • the cover 6 is inserted into the emergency lock 10 and held there.
  • the extension 14 can also be part of a separate
  • the electrical component carrier 15 forms the electrical power supply of the motor vehicle lock 9.
  • the immediate Fastening in the electrical component carrier 15 has the advantage of easy contacting of the light source 7.
  • the extension 14 can also be attached or connected as a separate component on the lock cover 13 or electrical component carrier 15.
  • FIG. 3 shows a section through the lock housing 2 along the line III-III from FIG.
  • Figure 3 shows the assembled state of the side door lock 9, wherein only the components necessary to illustrate the invention are shown.
  • the extension 12 of the emergency lock 10 is received in the opening 4 of the lock housing 2 and additionally stores the emergency lock 10.
  • the light source 7 is received in the extension 14 and in this embodiment in the electrical component carrier 15.
  • the extension 14 is formed integrally with the electrical component carrier 15 and preferably made of plastic by means of an injection molding process.
  • the electrical component carrier 15 can be provided directly with electrical conductor tracks which can then be connected to the contact lugs 16 of the luminous means 7.
  • the cover 6 is mounted in a receptacle 17 of the extension 14 of the emergency lock.
  • a light beam L emitted by the light source 7 can be bundled, scattered or also changed in color by a corresponding design of the cover 6. Due to the inventive design of an illumination of an actuating means 5, as exemplified here on an emergency lock 10, thus representing an actuation of a
  • Motor vehicle lock assembly 1 are combined with a safety or lighting function. LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

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L'invention concerne un ensemble serrure de véhicule automobile (1), en particulier une serrure de porte latérale de véhicule automobile (9), comprenant un boîtier de serrure (2, 13), un mécanisme d'encliquetage constitué d'un pêne rotatif et d'au moins un cliquet d'arrêt, une alimentation électrique (15), caractérisé en ce la serrure de véhicule automobile (9) comprend un moyen d'actionnement (5), le moyen d'actionnement (5) étant visible dans une position de montage de la serrure de véhicule automobile (9) et comprenant un moyen d'éclairage (7), de telle sorte qu'un éclairage du moyen d'actionnement (5) soit possible.
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