EP4223964A1 - Lock assembly, in particular for a bonnet of a vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a lock arrangement (1), in particular for a bonnet or a tailgate of a vehicle, comprising at least: - a locking element (4), - a rotary latch (2) for the locking element (4), the rotary latch (2) and the Closing element (4) are coupled to close in a closed position (P1) of the lock arrangement (1), - a security element (5) for securing the closing element (4) in a secured position (PS) of the lock arrangement (1), - a cam (7 ) for unlocking and locking and- at least one actuator (6) which is designed as a two-way actuator and which interacts with the cam (7) in such a way that the cam (7) is designed in such a way that when it is first actuated of the actuator (6) both in one step and in separate steps and in a different order, the cam (7) unlocks the rotary latch (2) and locks the safety element (5) or, conversely, the cam (7) locks and locks the safety element (5). the rotary latch (2) unlocks.

Description

The invention relates to a lock arrangement, in particular for a hood or a tailgate of a vehicle.

A lock assembly of the type mentioned, known for example from DE 197 39 977 A1 , Is used for example in motor vehicles for locking hoods, backrests, doors, hoods, tailgates, trunk lids or the like. To unlock the lock arrangement, a locking mechanism formed from a pawl, a rotary latch and a locking element is set in motion by means of an actuator, for example a servomotor, or manually in order to move the pawl from a locked position to an unlocked position. In the unlocked position of the pawl, the rotary latch is released in order to be able to open it from a closed position to an open position and to release the closing element, for example a striker.

The invention is based on the object of specifying an improved lock arrangement which is simple in construction and can be opened safely and can be assembled easily.

The object is achieved according to the invention by a lock arrangement with the features of claim 1.

Advantageous configurations of the invention are the subject matter of the dependent claims.

The object is achieved according to the invention with a lock arrangement, in particular for a bonnet or a tailgate of a vehicle, the lock arrangement comprising at least one locking element and a rotary latch for the locking element, the rotary latch and the locking element being in a closed position the lock assembly are coupled closing. Furthermore, the lock arrangement comprises a security element for securing the locking element in a secured position of the lock arrangement, a cam for unlocking and locking and at least one actuator which is designed as a two-way actuator and which interacts with the cam, the cam being such is designed so that when the actuator is actuated for the first time both in one step and in separate steps and in a different order, the cam unlocks the rotary latch and locks the security element or, conversely, the cam locks the security element and unlocks the rotary latch.

The advantages achieved with the invention are, in particular, that the additional cam enables several variants in the chronological sequence of the unlocking and/or locking of the rotary latch and security element.

For example, when the lock arrangement is closed, the rotary latch can be unlocked and the security element locked at the same time during a first actuation of the actuator by means of the cam. Alternatively, the rotary latch can first be unlocked and then the safety element can be locked by means of the cam during the first actuation of the actuator. In a further alternative, the cam can lock the safety element and unlock the rotary latch in one step or in separate steps.

In a simple embodiment, the cam can have two surfaces with different cam contours. The cam can have, for example, a first surface and a second surface, which are each formed as a blocking surface and/or an opening surface. For example, when it is first actuated, the opening surface engages the rotary latch directly or indirectly, for example by means of a pawl (also called pawl), in order to unlock and open the rotary latch. For example, the locking surface engages directly with the security element to lock it, or disengages it to unlock it.

In addition, the actuator and/or the cam can be actuated in a first direction of actuation during the first actuation and in an actuation direction that is the opposite of the first direction of actuation during a second actuation.

In one possible embodiment, on the second actuation of the actuator, the cam releases (unlocks) the safety element and opens the safety element. As a result, the locking element can go into an open position of the lock arrangement.

When the actuator is actuated for the first time, the cam unlocks the catch, the catch automatically moving from a locked position to a free position and releasing the locking element. The closure element goes into the secured position in which the security element secures or blocks the closure element. This ensures that, despite the rotary latch being open, the lock arrangement does not spring open or open completely, since the locking element is held in the secured position by means of the security element, for example a security hook.

For example, the rotary latch includes a spring element, in particular a return spring. For example, the rotary latch is held in the position locking the closing element (=locked position of the rotary latch) under spring pretension by means of the spring element and the locking mechanism. If the rotary latch is unlocked, the spring element automatically places the rotary latch in a position releasing the locking element, so that although this locking element is unlocked and released from the rotary latch, it can still be placed in a position secured by the security element and is held there.

With the second actuation of the actuator, the cam unlocks the safety element. The security element releases the closing element. The locking element goes into the open position of the lock arrangement. The locking element can thus move into an open position of the lock arrangement, in particular automatically, for example with spring support or hydraulic support. In particular, that will movable element of the vehicle, such as a hood, with the closing element, such as a striker, automatically placed in an opening position.

In addition, the security element can include a spring element, in particular a restoring spring. For example, the safety element is held in a position that secures the closing element (=secured position of the closing element) by means of the spring element and locked by means of the cam. If the safety element is actuated by means of the cam and the safety element is placed in a position that unlocks or releases the locking element, the spring element is tensioned. When the lock arrangement is closed, the closing element closes automatically by means of the spring element and is placed or brought, in particular pivoted, into the position securing or secured the closing element. For example, the spring element is designed as a tension spring or compression spring.

A further aspect provides a locking mechanism for locking the rotary latch in the closed position of the lock arrangement. For example, the locking mechanism is designed as a pawl. The actuator is movement-coupled to the locking mechanism for unlocking or locking the rotary latch.

The actuator is designed as a servomotor that interacts with a spindle drive. The spindle drive is in particular a spindle with a thread or a toothed profile (also called a threaded spindle), which is driven by the servomotor. A gear, in particular a toothed wheel gear, engages in the thread. The gear drive is, for example, a gear wheel with external teeth or a disc or wheel segment with external teeth, which engages in the thread and rolls on it. When the servomotor is actuated, the gear is moved between two end positions by means of the spindle.

The actuator is designed as a two-way actuator. The actuator actuates the cam and during the first actuation and the second actuation drives this. In addition, during the first movement, the actuator can actuate the locking mechanism, in particular the pawl, directly or indirectly via the cam, in order to unlock the rotary latch. In addition, the movement of the actuator in the respective direction of actuation can be limited by an end stop.

To securely unlock the rotary latch and release and open the rotary latch and for simultaneous or sequential locking of the security element, the actuator is actuated in a first actuating direction, for example clockwise, and then in a second actuating direction, the opposite of the first direction, to release or open the security element , for example counterclockwise. Thus, the lock arrangement can be opened step by step and thus secured by means of a single actuator.

In addition, the actuator, in particular the cam coupled to it or a cam contour of the cam, can perform additional functions. The cam and/or its cam contour are/is set up and, for example, coupled to the actuator in such a way that this cam or this cam contour is actuated by the actuator when it is actuated for the first and/or second time. The cam, in particular its cam contour, can come into engagement with the blocking mechanism, in particular the pawl, and/or the rotary latch and/or the security element. The cam, in particular its cam contour, can, for example, directly or indirectly actuate the locking mechanism, the rotary latch and/or the security element when it is first actuated, so that the rotary latch is unlocked and the security element is blocked or vice versa. This can be done simultaneously in a single step or sequentially in separate steps. During the second actuation, in particular inverse actuation, of the actuator, the cam, in particular its cam contour, engages with the safety element and actuates it, so that the locking element is unlocked and can be placed in the open position.

In addition, the actuator can interact with a mechanism for a secure multi-stage opening or closing of the lock assembly. Such a mechanism is, for example, in DE 10 2018 214 355 A1 described.

A further aspect of the invention provides that the lock arrangement comprises a locking module, which comprises at least the locking element, the rotary latch, the security element, the cam and the locking mechanism for locking the rotary latch in the closed position of the lock arrangement and a drive module, which the at least one actuator, which is designed as a two-way actuator includes, has, wherein the locking module and the drive module are each preassembled and then coupled to each other.

Alternatively, the drive module can include two actuators, each of which is designed as a two-way actuator and each drives a cam. A first actuator is provided, for example, for unlocking and locking the security element. A second actuator is provided, for example, for opening and closing the rotary latch. The two actuators can be actuated synchronously or asynchronously.

For example, the elements or components of the locking module are arranged and fastened on a carrier element, in particular a carrier plate, the components of the locking module being mechanically coupled and mounted on the carrier element. The drive module comprises a holding element, in particular a holding plate, on which the components of the drive module are arranged and mounted in a mechanically coupled manner. The locking module and the drive module are held together by means of fastening elements, in particular fastening rivets or fastening bolts.

The invention enables a compact and modular design of the lock arrangement, which can be actuated in particular electrically and is formed from the two modules—a locking module and a drive module—in a simple manner. The lock arrangement is variable in the by means of the separate cam Actuation and allows several variants in the chronological sequence of unlocking and / or locking rotary latch and security element.

Another embodiment provides two actuators instead of one actuator. Such a configuration of the lock arrangement with two actuators for actuating the rotary latch and security element enables further variants in the chronological sequence of the unlocking and/or blocking of the rotary latch and security element.

Figur 1

schematisch in perspektivischer Darstellung eine erste Ausführungsform einer Schlossanordnung mit einem Stellantrieb, wobei die Schlossanordnung in einer Geschlossenstellung (gesperrt und geschlossen) und vor einem gleichzeitigen Entsperren der Drehfalle und Sperren des Sicherheitselements für das Schließelement gezeigt ist,

Figur 2

schematisch in einer weiteren perspektivischen Darstellung die Schlossanordnung mit einem Stellantrieb, wobei die Schlossanordnung in der Geschlossenstellung (gesperrt und geschlossen) gezeigt ist,

Figur 3

eine schematische Ansicht einer Schlossanordnung in einer gesicherten Stellung (entsperrt und gesichert),

Figur 4

eine schematische Ansicht der Schlossanordnung in einer Offenstellung (geöffnet),

Figur 5

eine schematische Ansicht einer Schlossanordnung in einer Geschlossenstellung (initiale Stellung, gesperrt und geschlossen) und vor einem gleichzeitigen Entsperren der Drehfalle und Sperren eines Sicherheitselements für das Schließelement,

Figur 6

eine schematische Ansicht der Schlossanordnung in einer gesicherten Stellung (entsperrt und gesichert gesperrt) nach einem gleichzeitigen Entsperren der Drehfalle und Sperren des Sicherheitselements für das Schließelement,

Figur 7

eine schematische Ansicht einer zweiten Ausführungsform einer Schlossanordnung in einer Geschlossenstellung (initiale Stellung, gesperrt und gesichert) und vor einem sequentiellen Entsperren der Drehfalle und Sperren des Sicherheitselements für das Schließelement,

Figur 8

eine schematische Ansicht der Schlossanordnung in einer gesicherten Stellung (entsperrt und gesichert) nach einem Entsperren der Drehfalle und vor einem Sperren des Sicherheitselements für das Schließelement,

Figur 9

eine schematische Ansicht der Schlossanordnung in der gesicherten Stellung (entsperrt und gesichert gesperrt) nach dem Sperren des Sicherheitselements für das Schließelement,

Figur 10

eine schematische Ansicht einer Schlossanordnung in einer Geschlossenstellung (initiale Stellung, geschlossen) und vor einem sequentiellen Sperren des Sicherheitselements für das Schließelement und Entsperren der Drehfalle,

Figur 11

eine schematische Ansicht der Schlossanordnung in der Geschlossenstellung (geschlossen und gesichert gesperrt) nach einem Sperren des Sicherheitselements für das Schließelement und vor einem Entsperren der Drehfalle,

Figur 12

eine schematische Ansicht der Schlossanordnung in der gesicherten Stellung (entsperrt und gesichert geschlossen) nach dem Entsperren der Drehfalle bei Aufrechterhaltung der Sperre des Sicherheitselements für das Schließelement,

Figur 13

schematisch in perspektivischer Darstellung eine alternative Ausführungsform einer Schlossanordnung mit zwei Stellantrieben, wobei die Schlossanordnung in einer Geschlossenstellung (gesperrt und gesichert) gezeigt ist,

Figur 14

schematisch in einer weiteren perspektivischen Darstellung die Schlossanordnung mit zwei Stellantrieben gemäß Figur 13, wobei die Schlossanordnung in der Geschlossenstellung (gesperrt und gesichert) gezeigt ist, und

Figur 15

schematisch eine perspektivische Darstellung der Schlossanordnung gemäß Figur 13 in der Geschlossenstellung als initiale Stellung,

Figur 16

schematisch die Schlossanordnung gemäß Figur 15 in einer weiteren Ansicht,

Figur 17

schematisch die Schlossanordnung gemäß Figur 16 nach einem einstufigen Entriegeln,

Figur 18

schematisch eine Schlossanordnung für eine Motorhaube in einer initialen Stellung,

Figur 19

schematisch die Schlossanordnung gemäß Figur 18 in einer Offenstellung, und

Figur 20

schematisch eine mechanische Notentriegelung für eine Schlossanordnung, insbesondere für einen Kofferraumdeckel.

Embodiments of the invention are explained in more detail with reference to drawings. show:

figure 1

a schematic perspective view of a first embodiment of a lock arrangement with an actuator, the lock arrangement being shown in a closed position (locked and closed) and before a simultaneous unlocking of the rotary latch and locking of the security element for the locking element,

figure 2

schematically in a further perspective view the lock arrangement with an actuator, the lock arrangement being shown in the closed position (locked and closed),

figure 3

a schematic view of a lock assembly in a secured position (unlocked and secured),

figure 4

a schematic view of the lock arrangement in an open position (open),

figure 5

a schematic view of a lock arrangement in a closed position (initial position, locked and closed) and before a simultaneous unlocking of the rotary latch and locking of a security element for the closing element,

figure 6

a schematic view of the lock arrangement in a secured position (unlocked and secured locked) after a simultaneous unlocking of the rotary latch and locking of the security element for the locking element,

figure 7

a schematic view of a second embodiment of a lock arrangement in a closed position (initial position, locked and secured) and before a sequential unlocking of the rotary latch and locking of the security element for the locking element,

figure 8

a schematic view of the lock arrangement in a secured position (unlocked and secured) after unlocking the rotary latch and before locking the security element for the closing element,

figure 9

a schematic view of the lock arrangement in the secured position (unlocked and secured locked) after locking the security element for the closing element,

figure 10

a schematic view of a lock arrangement in a closed position (initial position, closed) and before sequential locking of the security element for the locking element and unlocking of the rotary latch,

figure 11

a schematic view of the lock arrangement in the closed position (closed and securely locked) after locking the security element for the locking element and before unlocking the rotary latch,

figure 12

a schematic view of the lock assembly in the secured position (unlocked and secured closed) after unlocking the rotary latch while maintaining the lock of the safety element for the closing element,

figure 13

a schematic perspective view of an alternative embodiment of a lock arrangement with two actuators, the lock arrangement being shown in a closed position (locked and secured),

figure 14

schematically in a further perspective view, the lock assembly with two actuators according to figure 13 , the latch assembly being shown in the closed (locked and secured) position, and

figure 15

schematically shows a perspective view of the lock arrangement according to FIG figure 13 in the closed position as the initial position,

figure 16

schematically the lock arrangement according to figure 15 in another view,

figure 17

schematically the lock arrangement according to figure 16 after a one-step unlocking,

figure 18

schematically a lock arrangement for a hood in an initial position,

figure 19

schematically the lock arrangement according to figure 18 in an open position, and

figure 20

schematically shows a mechanical emergency release for a lock arrangement, in particular for a trunk lid.

Corresponding parts are provided with the same reference symbols in all figures.

figure 1 shows a schematic perspective view of a first exemplary embodiment of a lock arrangement 1 for, for example, an engine hood of a vehicle and prior to a simultaneous unlocking of a, in particular pre-assembled, locking module 1.1 of the lock arrangement 1 and locking of a security element 5.

The lock arrangement 1 is formed in particular from the preassembled locking module 1.1 and a preassembled drive module 1.2, which are mechanically coupled and connected to one another. The lock arrangement 1 is designed electrically, in particular with an electric motor. As an alternative to the electric motor opening and closing of the lock arrangement 1, it can also be opened and closed by means of an electrically operated hydraulic system, with this hydraulic system (not shown in detail) being used for a stepped, in particular single-stage or multi-stage, opening or closing of the lock arrangement 1 with a mechanism described below 12, in particular an unlocking mechanism and locking mechanism, as described here for interaction with an actuator 6.

The locking module 1.1 comprises at least one rotary latch 2, a locking mechanism 3 for locking the rotary latch 2 in a closed position P1 of the lock arrangement 1, a locking element 4 and the security element 5. The closed position P1 is also referred to as the initial position.

In the closed position P1 (=closed state of the lock arrangement 1), the rotary latch 2 and the locking element 4 are coupled in a closing manner. The rotary latch 2 and the security element 5 are locked against unlocking by means of the locking mechanism 3 . For example, the rotary latch 2 and the security element 5 are in a releasable frictional connection, in particular a frictional connection, with an outer contour of the locking mechanism 3 . The rotary latch 2 is with an outer contour of a pawl 3.1 of the locking mechanism 3 in a releasable non-positive connection. The security element 5, in particular an outer contour of a claw-shaped hook 5.1, is in a releasable non-positive connection, for example with an outer contour of an extension 3.3 protruding from the pawl 3.1.

The drive module 1.2 includes a single actuator 6, which is designed, for example, as a two-way actuator, and the cam 7. The actuator 6 includes, for example, a servomotor 6.1, which is coupled to a spindle drive 6.2 on the output side. The spindle drive 6.2 includes a spindle 6.2.1 with a thread 6.2.2.

The locking module 1.1 and the drive module 1.2 are each preassembled. In the preassembled state, these are coupled to one another and form the lock arrangement 1. For example, the elements or components of the locking module 1.1 described above can be arranged and fastened on a carrier element, in particular a carrier plate, with the components of the locking module 1.1 being mechanically coupled to one another and being mountable on the carrier element .

The drive module 1.2 can include a holding element, in particular a holding plate, on which the components of the drive module 1.2 can be arranged and mounted mechanically coupled to one another. The locking module 1.1 and the drive module 1.2 are held together by means of fastening elements, in particular fastening rivets or fastening bolts.

In the figures, the locking module 1.1 and the drive module 1.2 are shown without their carrier element or holding element for better clarity of the functions of the lock arrangement 1.

figure 1 shows a perspective view of the lock assembly 1 with the actuator 6. The actuator 6 is, for example, as a two-way drive with two operating directions R1 and R2 for opening or closing the Lock assembly 1, in particular a single-stage or multi-stage opening or closing of the lock assembly 1 formed. figure 2 shows a slightly modified perspective view of the lock arrangement 1 according to FIG figure 1 .

figures 1 and 2 each show the lock arrangement 1 in the closed position P1.

The lock arrangement 1 comprises at least the locking element 4, for example a striker or a locking bolt, the rotary latch 2, the security element 5 and the locking mechanism 3 for locking the rotary latch 2 and the security element 5 in the closed position P1, in which the rotary latch 2 and the locking element 4 are coupled closing.

The actuator 6 is coupled to the locking mechanism 3 and the cam 7 and interacts with them in such a way that the lock arrangement 1 can be opened and closed by means of a single actuator 6 .

The spindle drive 6.2 includes the spindle 6.2.1 with the thread 6.2.2 or a toothed profile. The spindle 6.2.1 is also called a threaded spindle. The spindle 6.2.1 is coupled to the servomotor 6.1 and is driven by the servomotor 6.1.

A gear 6.3, in particular a toothed wheel gear, engages in the thread 6.2.2. The gear drive is, for example, a wheel segment 6.3.1, in particular a semicircular wheel segment 6.3.1, with external teeth 6.3.2, in particular semicircular external teeth 6.3.2, which engage in the thread 6.2.2 and roll on it. The gear 6.3 is moved between two end positions when the servomotor 6.1 is actuated by means of the spindle 6.2.1. Alternatively, the wheel segment 6.3.1 can be designed as a, in particular, semi-circular disk segment or as a, in particular, semi-circular or circular gear wheel 6.3.3 (shown in figure 13 ) be formed with an, in particular semi-circular or circular, external toothing 6.3.2.

The locking mechanism 3 is designed as a pawl 3.1, which is rotatably mounted on a bearing pin 3.2.

The cam 7 is rotatably coupled to the gear 6.3. The gear 6.3 is mounted rotatably about an axis of rotation 6.4, for example on the carrier element.

The actuator 6, in particular the servomotor 6.1, actuates the cam 7 during a first actuation in a first actuation direction R1 and a second actuation in a second actuation direction R2 and drives it. In addition, during the first actuation, the actuator 6 can actuate the locking mechanism 3, in particular the pawl 3.1, according to arrow PF3, directly or indirectly via the cam 7, in order to unlock the rotary latch 2.

The actuator 6 interacts with the cam 7, the cam 7 being designed such that the first time the actuator 6 is actuated, both in one step and in separate steps and in a different order, the cam 7 unlocks the rotary latch 2 and the security element 5 locks or, conversely, the cam 7 locks the safety element 5 and the rotary latch 2 unlocks.

For this purpose, the cam 7 can have, for example, at least two surfaces with different cam contours 7.1. For example, the cam 7 has a first surface 7.01 and a second surface 7.02, which can each be designed as an opening surface and/or as a blocking surface. The invention understands an opening surface to mean that the respective first surface 7.01 or second surface 7.02 presses against a movable element, such as the rotary latch 2 and/or the pawl 3, in order to move it. The invention understands a blocking surface to mean that the respective first surface 7.01 or second surface 7.02 presses against a movable element, such as the security element 5, in order to block it and thus prevent movement.

The first surface 7.01 and the second surface 7.02 can have different curvatures and/or dimensions, for example. For example, the cam 7 includes a round base area from which the first surface 7.01 and the second surface 7.02 protrude to different extents. The first area 7.01 is, for example, a projecting flag in the shape of a segment of a circle. The second surface 7.02, for example, protrudes more from the round base area of the cam 7 than a further separate projecting lug in the shape of a segment of a circle. In other words: the two surfaces 7.01, 7.02 have different heights.

• die erste Fläche 7.01
  • ∘ als eine Öffnungsfläche für die Drehfalle 2 direkt (nicht dargestellt) oder direkt für das Sicherheitselement 5 (dargestellt im Beispiel nach Figur 4) oder indirekt über die Sperrklinke 3 (dargestellt im Beispiel nach Figur 6) oder
  • ∘ als eine Sperrfläche für das Sicherheitselement 5 (dargestellt im Beispiel nach Figur 3) ausgebildet sein, und/oder
• die zweite Fläche 7.02
  • o als eine Öffnungsfläche für die Drehfalle 2 direkt (nicht dargestellt) oder indirekt über die Sperrklinke 3 (dargestellt im Beispiel nach Figur 3) ausgebildet sein oder als eine Sperrfläche direkt (nicht dargestellt) oder indirekt (mittels des Sperrelements 8, dargestellt im Beispiel nach Figur 6) ausgebildet sein.

Depending on the arrangement (initial orientation) of the surfaces 7.01, 7.02 relative to the security element 5, the pawl 3 and the catch 2, for example

• the first area 7.01
  • ∘ as an opening area for the rotary latch 2 directly (not shown) or directly for the security element 5 (shown in the example according to figure 4 ) or indirectly via the pawl 3 (shown in the example after figure 6 ) or
  • ∘ as a blocked area for the security element 5 (shown in the example according to figure 3 ) be trained, and/or
• the second area 7.02
  • o as an opening area for the rotary latch 2 directly (not shown) or indirectly via the pawl 3 (shown in the example after figure 3 ) or as a blocking surface directly (not shown) or indirectly (by means of the blocking element 8, shown in the example below). figure 6 ) be trained.

In addition, the movement of the actuator 6 in the respective actuation direction R1 or R2 can be limited by an end stop.

For the secure unlocking of the rotary latch 2 and release and opening of the rotary latch 2 and for the simultaneous blocking of the security element 5 of the first embodiment of the lock arrangement 1, the actuator 6 is actuated in the first actuating direction R1. The movement of the actuator 6 is over the gear 6.3 is transmitted to the cam 7, which is consequently moved, for example, clockwise according to the arrow PF 1.

With this actuation of the actuator 6 in the first actuation direction R1, the cam 7 unlocks the rotary latch 2 and locks the safety element 5, as in FIG figure 6 shown.

In other words: The actuator 6 interacts with the cam 7 in such a way that when the actuator 6 is actuated for the first time, the cam 7 unlocks the rotary latch 2 and locks the safety element 5 in one step, or vice versa, so that the locking element 4 is released, but still is kept secure. The cam 7 has a corresponding cam contour 7.1, which in a first locking area 7.2.1 comes into a releasable locking connection with the pawl 3.1 and locks it and/or in a second locking area 7.2.2 in a releasable locking connection with a locking element 8 arrives and the security element 5 locks.

For this purpose, the cam contour 7.1 has, for example, a first locking contour 7.1.1 and a second locking contour 7.1.2. The blocking contours 7.1.1, 7.1.2 are each formed, for example, as contours projecting radially from the cam 7, in particular curved or arcuate contours.

The security element 5 is locked by means of the cam 7 against unlocking. The pawl 3.1 is blocked by the cam 7 against unlocking.

The first locking contour 7.1.1 comes into locking engagement with the locking pawl 3.1, in particular a pawl counter-contour 3.5, in the associated first locking area 7.2.1. The second locking contour 7.1.2 comes into locking engagement with the locking element 8, in particular a corresponding counter-contour 5.5, in the associated second locking area 7.2.2.

The cam 7 enables several variants in the chronological sequence of the unlocking and/or locking of the rotary latch 2 and the security element 5 .

For example, when the lock arrangement 1 is closed, the rotary latch 2 can be unlocked by means of the cam 7 during the first actuation of the actuator 6 and the safety element 5 and the pawl 3.1 can be locked, as is shown in the sequence of FIG Figures 1 to 6 is shown.

Alternatively, the rotary latch 2 can be unlocked in a first step by means of the cam 7 during the first actuation of the actuator 6 and then the safety element 5 can be locked in a second step, as is shown in the sequence of FIG Figures 7 to 12 is shown. In a further alternative, the cam 7 can lock the safety element 5 and unlock the rotary latch 2 in one step or in separate steps.

By unlocking the rotary latch 2, this automatically goes from a locked position to a free position according to arrow PF4. As a result, the closing element 4 is released.

The locking element 4 goes into a secured position PS, in which the security element 5 secures the locking element 4 against being released, and the cam 7 blocks the security element 5 and the pawl 3.1 against unlocking (as in figures 6 , 8th , 9 and 12 shown). This ensures that, despite the rotary latch 2 being open, the lock arrangement 1 does not spring open or open completely, since the locking element 4 is or is held in the secured position PS by means of the security element 5, for example a security hook, and the security element 5 and/or the pawl 3.1 is blocked by the cam 7 against unlocking.

A spring element, in particular a restoring spring, can be provided for the automatic movement of the rotary latch 2 . For example, the rotary latch 2 is spring-biased in the position that blocks the closing element 4 (=locked position of the rotary latch 2). held by means of the spring element and the locking mechanism 3. If the rotary latch 2 is unlocked, the spring element automatically places the rotary latch 2 in a position releasing the locking element 4 . As a result, the locking element 4 is released from the rotary latch 2 and is unlocked, but is still placed in a position PS secured by the security element 5 and held there in a secured manner. For this purpose, the safety element 5 is blocked by the cam 7 and the blocking element 8 by means of a releasable blocking connection, in particular a releasable non-positive connection.

For the subsequent unlocking and opening of the security element 5, the actuator 6 is moved further in the direction of actuation R1. This movement is transmitted via the gear 6.3 to the cam 7, which is further moved according to arrow PF1, for example clockwise. The cam 7 releases the security element 5, which is unlocked and opens, for example automatically, in particular with the aid of a spring. The locking element 4 is thus free and is automatically moved, for example by spring support, from the secured position PS to an open position P2 of the lock arrangement 1 (shown in figure 4 ). The lock arrangement 1 can thus be opened stepwise and in a secured manner by means of a single actuator 6 .

The closing element 4 is designed, for example, as a conventional closing bracket, which is attached in particular to a movable part of the vehicle, such as an engine hood. The lock arrangement 1 is fastened to a frame (not shown in detail) on the body side, for example.

The rotary latch 2 is designed, for example, as a claw 2.1, which is rotatably held on the carrier element of the locking module 1.1 by means of a fastening rivet 2.2. The rotary latch 2 also includes a spring element, for example a return spring or tension spring. By means of the spring element, the rotary latch 2 and thus in particular the claw 2.1 are automatically moved from a locked position when unlocked, as shown in FIG figures 1 , 5 , 7 and 8th shown in an open position, as in figure 4 shown, posed. The open position of rotary latch 2 is a that Locking element 4 unlocking position, in which the locking element 4 can and is placed in an unlocked position, but still secured by the security element 5, as for example in Figures 3 , 8th , 9 and 12 shown.

The locking mechanism 3 is formed, for example, from the pawl 3.1, which is rotatably mounted on the support element, not shown, via a fastening rivet or the bearing pin 3.2. The locking mechanism 3 can also include a pawl spring element, not shown in detail. The pawl spring element is designed, for example, as a return spring or tension spring. The pawl 3.1 is automatically returned to the locked position by means of the pawl spring element, in which it locks the rotary latch 2 against opening of the lock arrangement 1.

The security element 5 is designed, for example, as a claw-shaped hook 5.1. The security element 5 is rotatably mounted on a carrier about an associated axis of rotation 5.2.

The cam 7 can be formed separately. The cam 7 can be part of the locking module 1.1 or the drive module 1.2. In the exemplary embodiment, the cam 7 is part of the drive module 1.2 and is, for example, non-rotatably coupled to the transmission 6.3. For example, the cam 7 and the gear 6.3 are rotatably mounted on an associated bearing pin 9 about the axis of rotation 6.4.

The cam 7 is designed, for example, as a circular segment or a rotary arm with an outer cam contour 7.1.

The blocking element 8 is arranged, for example, on the security element 5, in particular formed thereon. The blocking element 8 is designed, for example, as a blocking arm protruding from the security element 5 and pointing in the direction of the cam 7 .

figure 3 shows the lock arrangement 1 in an initial position before the lock arrangement 1 is opened, for example in the secured position PS, in which the rotary latch 2 is unlocked and the locking element 4 is secured by means of the security element 5 .

Figures 3 and 4 show the sequence of a single-stage method with a simultaneous opening of the rotary latch 2 and locking of the security element 5 by means of the cam 7 in the open position P2, shown in figure 4 .

figure 4 shows the lock arrangement 1 in its open position P2, in which the rotary latch 2 is still unlocked and the security element 5 is unlocked and opened according to arrow PF6, in particular pivoted about the axis of rotation 5.2, and the locking element 4 is released to move into the open position P2 move according to arrow PF5.

When actuating the actuator 6 a second time, the spindle drive 6.2 is rotated by the actuating motor 6.1 in the second direction of actuation R2, which rotates in the opposite direction to the first direction of actuation R1. The security element 5 is unlocked or unlocked and pivots automatically about the axis of rotation 5.2. The locking element 4 is unlocked and can be placed in the open position P2 of the lock arrangement 1, for example by the movable element opening the hood, for example.

At the same time, the cam 7, in particular its second blocking contour 7.1.2 in a third blocking area 7.2.3, engages with a counter-contour 5.5 on the security element 5, so that the security element 5 is held in the open position P2.

figures 5 and 6 show a one-step method with a simultaneous opening of the rotary latch 2 and locking of the security element 5 by means of the cam 7 in the secured position PS of the lock arrangement 1.

figure 5 shows the lock arrangement 1 in the closed position P1, an initial position of the lock arrangement 1, in which the rotary latch 2 is blocked and is coupled to the closing element 4 in a closing manner. figure 5 shows the lock arrangement 1 before a simultaneous unlocking of the rotary latch 2 and locking of the security element 5 for the secured position PS of the lock arrangement 1, in which the locking element 4 is indeed released but still held securely.

figure 6 shows the lock arrangement 1 in the secured position PS, in which the rotary latch 2 is unlocked and the locking element 4 is secured, after a simultaneous unlocking of the rotary latch 2 and locking of the security element 5 for secure holding of the released locking element 4 by means of the cam 7.

The actuator 6 is actuated in the first actuation direction R1, as a result of which the gear 6.3 and the cam 7 are moved according to the arrow PF1 and the pawl 3.1 is moved according to the arrow PF3. The rotary latch 2 is unlocked so that the closing element 4 is released and moves according to the arrow PF5. The first blocking contour 7.1.1 and the second blocking contour 7.1.2 of the cam 7 simultaneously come into a blocking engagement with the pawl 3.1, in particular with its pawl counter-contour 3.5, in the first blocking area 7.2.1 or with the blocking element 8 on the security element 5 in the second blocking area 7.2.2, so that the security element 5 is blocked against unlocking.

Figures 7 to 9 show the second embodiment of the lock arrangement 1 with a multi-stage process for opening the rotary latch 2 and locking the security element 5 by means of the cam 7 in the secured position PS.

Compared to the first embodiment of the lock arrangement 1, the transmission 6.3 as a wheel segment 6.3.1, in particular between 190 degrees and 270 degrees round wheel segment 6.3.1, with a, in particular three-quarter round, external toothing 6.3.2, in particular a semicircular external toothing 6.3.2, the engages in the thread 6.2.2 of the spindle drive 6.2 and rolls on it. The gear 6.3 is activated when the servomotor 6.1 is actuated by means of the spindle 6.2.1 moved between two end positions. Alternatively, wheel segment 6.3.1 can be configured as a disc segment, in particular three-quarter round or circular, or a gear wheel 6.3.3, in particular three-quarter round or circular (shown in figure 13 ) be formed with an, in particular three-quarter round or circular, external toothing 6.3.2.

figure 7 shows the lock arrangement 1 in the closed position P1, for example in an initial position of the lock arrangement 1, in which the rotary latch 2 is locked and is coupled to the closing element 4, and before a sequential unlocking of the rotary latch 2 and locking of the security element 5.

The actuator 6 is actuated in the first actuation direction R1, as a result of which the gear 6.3 and the cam 7 are moved according to the arrow PF1. As a result, the first blocking contour 7.1.1 of the cam 7 engages with the pawl counter-contour 3.5 of the pawl 3.1 in the associated first blocking area 7.2.1 and blocks it and thus also the security element 5.

figure 8 12 shows the various component movements in order to bring the lock arrangement 1 into the secured position PS, in which the rotary latch 2 is unlocked and the locking element 4 is or is held secured by the safety element 5. The figure 8 shows the lock arrangement 1 after the rotary latch 2 has been unlocked and the pawl 3.1 has been secured by means of the first locking contour 7.1.1 on the pawl counter-contour 3.5 in the associated first locking area 7.2.1 and before the security element 5 is locked by the cam 7.

The actuator 6 is actuated, for example, in the first actuation direction R1, whereby the gear 6.3 and the cam 7 are moved according to arrow PF1 only to the extent that the pawl 3.1 is moved according to arrow PF3 in such a way that the rotary latch 2 is unlocked and the locking element 4 is released and moves according to arrow PF5. The first blocking contour 7.1.1 engages with the pawl counter-contour 3.5 in the first blocking area 7.2.1 and blocks the pawl 3.1 and, via this, the security element 5, as in FIG figure 8 shown. The cam 7 and the locking element 8 are still disengaged. The closing element 4 is secured by means of the security element 5, in particular a safety hook 5.3. For this purpose, the safety hook 5.3 closes an upwardly open receptacle 11 for the closing element 4. The receptacle 11 is formed by the security element 5, in particular a slit-shaped area for guiding the closing element 4.

figure 9 shows the lock arrangement 1 in the secured position PS and after the security element 5 has been blocked directly by the cam 7. To block the security element 5, the actuator 6 is moved further in the first actuation direction R1 in a subsequent step and consequently the gear 6.3 and the cam 7 moves further according to arrow PF1.

The locking mechanism 3, in particular the pawl 3.1, the catch 2, the security element 5 and the locking element 4 remain in their positions according to figure 8 .

The cam 7, in particular its second locking contour 7.1.2, in particular a locking cam 7.3, comes into locking engagement with the locking element 8 on the security element 5, in particular in the second locking area 7.2.2. As a result, the security element 5 is and is blocked directly against unlocking by means of the cam 7 .

Figures 7 to 9 show a variant of a chronological sequence of releasing the rotary latch 2 and locking the security element 5.

Figures 10 to 12 show an alternative with a reverse chronological sequence, first blocking of the security element 5 by means of the second blocking contour 7.1.2 in the second blocking area 7.2.2, then release of the rotary latch 2.

figure 10 shows the lock arrangement 1 in the closed position P1, an initial position in which the rotary latch 2 is locked, the locking element 4 is coupled in a closing manner to the rotary latch 2 and the security element 5 is not connected by the cam 7 is locked, and before a sequential locking of the safety element 5 by the cam 7 and subsequent unlocking of the rotary latch 2 when the safety element 5 is locked by means of the cam 7 (as in figure 11 shown).

To block the safety element 5, the actuating drive 6 is moved further in the first direction of actuation R1 and consequently the gear 6.3 and the cam 7 according to the arrow PF1.

As a result, the locking cam 7.3 engages in a locking manner on the locking element 8 of the security element 5.

The locking mechanism 3, in particular the pawl 3.1, the catch 2, the safety element 5 and the locking element 4 remain in their positions.

figure 11 shows the lock arrangement 1 after movement according to arrow PF 1 in the closed position P1, with the security element 5 being blocked by the cam 7 . The catch 2 is still closed and holds the closing element 4 in the closed position P1.

figure 12 shows the lock arrangement 1 after unlocking the rotary latch 2 and thus in the secured position PS, in which the rotary latch 2 is unlocked and the locking element 4 is held securely by means of the security element 5 and the pawl 3.1 by means of the cam 7, in particular its first locking contour 7.2. 1, is locked. For this purpose, the actuating drive 6 has been actuated further in the first actuation direction R1. The gear 6.3 and the cam 7 thereby move according to arrow PF1, in particular clockwise, and the pawl 3.1 moves according to arrow PF3 in order to release the rotary latch 2 and thus the locking element 4 so that this moves into the secured position according to arrow PF5 PS can move. The locking of the security element 5 is maintained by means of the cam 7 . For this purpose, the cam 7 has an arcuate, extended cam contour 7.1 with the associated second locking area 7.2.2, which comes into locking engagement with the locking element 8 on the security element 5.

figure 13 shows a schematic perspective view of an alternative exemplary embodiment of a lock arrangement 10 with two actuators 6. The lock arrangement 10 is shown in the closed position P1 (locked and closed). The locking module 1.1 with the associated components rotary latch 2, locking mechanism 3, locking element 4 and security element 5 is analogous to the locking module 1.1 according to Figures 1 to 12 built up.

The exemplary embodiment of the lock arrangement 10 differs in the drive module 1.2, which comprises two actuators 6, two gears 6.3 and two cams 7.

An actuator 6 for the security element 5 and an actuator 6 for the rotary latch 2 are provided. The respective actuator 6 is similar to the actuator 6 after Figures 1 to 12 constructed and includes the servomotor 6.1, which is coupled on the output side with a spindle drive 6.2. The spindle drive 6.2 includes a spindle 6.2.1 with a thread 6.2.2.

The gear 6.3 comprises a gear wheel 6.3.3, in particular a circular gear wheel 6.3.3, designed with external teeth 6.3.2.

figure 13 shows the lock arrangement 10 in a perspective view with the coupling of the drive module 1.2 and the locking module 1.1.

figures 14 and 15 show the lock arrangement 10 in the same representation as in FIG figure 13 in the closed position P1 with the locking module 1.1 and only parts of the drive module 1.2, in particular its cam 7 and a drive pin 6.5 for each actuator 6 for coupling the cam 7 to the associated actuator 6.

One actuator 6 is provided for a cam 7 to this for different combinations of locking and unlocking of rotary latch 2 and To drive security element 5. A first cam 70 is assigned to rotary latch 2 for this purpose. A second cam 700 is assigned to the security element 5 .

The respective actuator 6 is designed as a two-way actuator and can be operated in two operating directions R1 and R2. This allows the cams 70 and 700 to be actuated in two directions as indicated by arrows PF1 and PF2.

By means of the additional cams 70, 700 driven by the associated actuators 6, further variants in the chronological sequence of the unlocking and/or locking of rotary latch 2 and security element 5 are made possible. For this purpose, the actuators 6 can be actuated synchronously or asynchronously. The first cam 70 is set up to control the opening and closing of the catch 2 . The second cam 700 is set up to control the opening, closing and locking of the security element 5 .

figure 16 Figure 1 shows the lock assembly 10 in an initial position, in the closed position P1.

The method further provides that, before actuating the actuating drives 6 for unlocking and opening the lock arrangement 10, it is checked whether the vehicle is stationary. For this purpose, for example, the speed of the vehicle is checked by means of a control unit, not shown, to see whether it is zero. In addition, it can be checked whether the handbrake is activated. The actuators 6 can only be activated if one or both conditions are met. This prerequisite for unlocking and opening the lock arrangement 10 can also be attributed to the individual actuator 6 for the lock arrangement 10 Figures 1 to 12 be adapted.

figures 16 and 17 show a single-stage unlocking of the lock assembly 10 (also called primary release). Upon activation of the one-step unlocking of the lock assembly 10, such as by pressing a button or selecting a corresponding function via a man-machine interface in the vehicle, the actuating drive 6 for the rotary latch 2 is actuated in the first actuation direction R1. Due to the coupling of the actuator 6 with the first cam 70, this is moved according to arrow PF 1, whereby the rotary latch 2 is released. The pawl 3.1 is moved according to the arrow PF3 in the same direction as the cam 70, in particular pivoted about the axis of rotation 3.4. The rotary latch 2 opens according to the arrow PF4 and releases the closing element 4 .

The security element 5 is locked against unlocking by the locking mechanism 3 .

figure 17 shows the lock arrangement 10 after the rotary latch 2 has been released and the locking element 4 has been placed in the secured position PS according to the arrow PF5 along the receptacle 11. The locking element 4 is held by the security element 5 in this secured position PS.

Subsequently, the actuator 6 and the first cam 70 can be returned to the starting position or initial position.

figures 18 and 19 show a method for opening the lock assembly 10, in particular a hood.

As an initial position, the lock arrangement 10 is in the secured position PS, in which the locking element 4 is held securely by means of the security element 5 .

You can check in advance whether the vehicle is stationary. In addition, a proximity sensor can detect the approach of a user who wants to open the hood and thus the latch assembly 10 fully.

If both conditions are met, the actuating drive 6 for the second cam 700 is activated and actuated with the first actuation direction R1.

As a result, the second cam 700 moves according to arrow PF1, in particular in the same direction as for unlocking the rotary latch 2. The second cam 700 has a driving area 7.4 in order to take the security element 5 with it during this movement according to arrow PF1 and to open the lock arrangement 10. The security element 5 has a corresponding entrainment contour 5.4 and moves according to the arrow PF6. The locking element 4 is free and moves out of the receptacle 11 in the direction of the open position P2 of the lock arrangement 10 according to arrow PF7, as in FIG figure 19 shown. The lock assembly 10 is now open.

figure 20 shows an example of a trunk lock, in particular a mechanical emergency unlocking of the lock arrangement 10, for example for a trunk. For example, the secured position PS must be blocked when the vehicle speed is more than 5 km/h.

For example, a lever (not shown) for the lock arrangement 10 of the trunk lock is pulled, with the lever being braked by dampers.

The actuator 6 for the second cam 700 is turned counterclockwise according to arrow PF2, so that the safety element 5 is or is blocked by the second cam 700, in particular the blocking cam 7.3. The locking cam 7.3 comes into engagement with the locking element 8 on the security element 5, as a result of which this is locked against unlocking according to arrow PF6.

The actuator 6 is allowed to stop for a few seconds and then turns back to the right, taking the second cam 700 with it to the home position.

REFERENCE LIST

1, 10

lock arrangement

1.1

locking module

1.2

drive module

2

rotary latch

2.1

claw

2.2

fastening rivet

3

locking mechanism

3.1

pawl

3.2

bearing pin

3.3

renewal

3.4

axis of rotation

3.5

pawl counter contour

4

closing element

5

security element

5.1

claw-shaped hook

5.2

axis of rotation

5.3

safety hook

5.4

driving contour

5.5

counter contour

6

actuator

6.1

actuator

6.2

spindle drive

6.2.1

spindle

6.2.2

thread

6.3

transmission

6.3.1

wheel segment

6.3.2

external teeth

6.3.3

gear

6.4

axis of rotation

6.5

drive pin

7, 70, 700

cam

7.01

first face

7.02

second surface

7.1

cam contour

7.1.1

first locking contour

7.1.2

second locking contour

7.2.1

first restricted area

7.2.2

second restricted area

7.2.3

third restricted area

7.3

locking cam

7.4

takeaway area

8th

blocking element

9

bearing pin

11

Recording

12

mechanism

P1

closed position of the lock assembly

hp

secured position of the lock assembly

p2

Open position of the lock assembly

PF1...PF7

Arrow

R1, R2

operating directions

Claims (15)

Lock arrangement (1,10), in particular for a hood or a tailgate of a vehicle, comprising at least: - a closing element (4), - a rotary latch (2) for the locking element (4), wherein the rotary latch (2) and the locking element (4) are coupled to close in a closed position (P1) of the lock arrangement (1), - a security element (5) for securing the locking element (4) in a secured position (PS) of the lock arrangement (1), - a cam (7) for unlocking and locking and - at least one actuator (6) which is designed as a two-way actuator and which interacts with the cam (7), the cam (7) being designed in such a way that when the actuator (6) is actuated for the first time both in one step as well as in separate steps and in a different order, the cam (7) unlocks the rotary latch (2) and locks the safety element (5) or, conversely, the cam (7) locks the safety element (5) and unlocks the rotary latch (2). Lock arrangement (1, 10) according to Claim 1, in which the cam (7) has at least two surfaces (7.01, 7.02) with different cam contours (7.1). Lock arrangement (1, 10) according to claim 2, wherein the cam (7) has a first surface (7.01) and a second surface (7.02) which are each formed as an opening surface and/or a blocking surface. Lock arrangement (1, 10) according to claim 3, wherein the opening surface comes into direct or indirect engagement with the rotary latch (2) for unlocking and opening the rotary latch (2) during the first actuation and the blocking surface directly or indirectly engaged with the security element (5) to lock it. Lock arrangement (1, 10) according to one of the preceding claims, in which the actuating drive (6) and/or the cam (7) can be actuated in a first actuating direction (R1) during the first actuation and in a direction (R1) which is related to the first actuating direction during a second actuation R1) reverse direction of actuation (R2) can be actuated. Lock arrangement (1, 10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein when the actuating drive (6) is actuated for the first time, the cam (7) unlocks the rotary latch (2) and this automatically moves from a blocked position to a free position, the rotary latch (2 ) releases the closing element (4) and this goes into the secured position (PS), in which the safety element (5) secures the closing element (4). Lock arrangement (1, 10) according to one of the preceding claims or according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the cam (7) is designed in such a way that during a second actuation or during the second actuation of the actuator (6) both in one step and in separate steps of the cam (7) unlocks the safety element (5) and the closing element (4) opens. Lock assembly (1, 10) according to claim 7, wherein
the second time the actuator (6) is actuated, the cam (7) unlocks the security element (5) and this releases the locking element (4), which moves into the open position (P2) of the lock arrangement (1). Lock arrangement (1, 10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein a locking mechanism (3) for locking the rotary latch (2) in the closed position (P1) of the lock arrangement (1) is provided. Lock arrangement (1, 10) according to claim 9, wherein the locking mechanism (3) is designed as a pawl (3.1). Lock arrangement (1, 10) according to Claim 9 or 10, in which the actuating drive (6) and the cam (7) are movement-coupled to the locking mechanism (3) for unlocking the rotary latch (2). Lock arrangement (1, 10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the actuating drive (6) is designed as a servomotor (6.1) which interacts with a spindle drive (6.2) and a gear (6.3). Lock arrangement (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein a drive module (1.2) is provided which comprises two actuators (6), which are each designed as two-way actuators and each drive a cam (70, 700). Lock arrangement (10) according to claim 13, wherein a first actuator (6) for unlocking and locking the security element (5) and a second actuator (6) for opening and closing the rotary latch (2) are provided. Lock arrangement (10) according to claim 13 or 14, wherein the two actuators (6) can be actuated synchronously or asynchronously.

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