Spindle assembly for a spindle drive device (10) comprising a thrust tube (30) and a spindle nut (32), which is arranged on the thrust tube (30) in a rotationally fixed manner, wherein the spindle nut (32) can be brought into threaded engagement with a spindle (26) of the spindle drive device (10), and wherein an end stop for the spindle nut (32) is arranged on the spindle (26), wherein the end stop comprises a damping element (36) consisting of a resiliently formed and hollow-cylindrically shaped stamped part (60).
E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms
2.
Safety assembly for preventing opening of a vehicle lock under predefined vehicle conditions
The disclosure relates to a safety assembly for preventing the opening of a trunk lock under predefined vehicle conditions, having a transmission element which is engaged by an interior-side actuating element and a trunk-side actuating element and which is coupled to a trunk lock, wherein a latch is provided which is adjustable between an actuating position, in which an actuating force can be transmitted from at least one of the actuating elements to the trunk lock, and a blocking position, in which an actuating force is not transmitted to the trunk lock, the latch having a gearing and a brushless electric motor associated with it, by means of which the latch can be transferred between the actuating position and the blocking position. The disclosure further relates to a method of controlling a latch of a safety assembly.
E05B 83/18 - Locks for luggage compartments, car boot lids or car bonnets for car boot lids or rear luggage compartments
E05B 77/24 - Functions related to actuation of locks from the passenger compartment of the vehicle preventing use of an inner door handle, sill button, lock knob or the like
E05B 77/54 - Automatic securing or unlocking of bolts triggered by certain vehicle parameters, e.g. exceeding a speed threshold
E05B 81/16 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on locking elements for locking or unlocking action
A drive for a flap, wherein the drive has a housing, a motor and a spindle drive, wherein the motor and the spindle drive are drivingly connected to one another and make a motorized adjustment of the flap possible, wherein the drive moves the flap at least into an open position and a closed position, wherein the spindle drive has a threaded spindle with a nut and a thrust tube and the thrust tube is connected to the threaded spindle via the nut, wherein the thrust tube is moved via a translational movement, wherein the spindle drive is arranged inside a rotor and the motor drives the rotor, wherein the rotor is connected to the threaded spindle.
E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms
E05F 5/00 - Braking devices, e.g. checksStopsBuffers
E05F 15/41 - Detection by monitoring transmitted force or torqueSafety couplings with activation dependent upon torque or force, e.g. slip couplings
The invention relates to a method for determining the position of a mobile sensor node (8) of a keyless access system of a vehicle (1), the keyless access system comprising a controller and at least three sensor nodes (2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3) which are arranged on the vehicle (1) and communicate with the mobile sensor node (8), and the controller calculating a position of the mobile sensor node (8) in the surroundings of the vehicle (1) by means of the at least three sensor nodes (2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3) on the basis of trilateration. The method is characterised in that, in the case of a temporary failure and/or in the case of a non-plausible signal from at least one sensor node (2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3), the position of the mobile sensor node (8) is calculated by means of bilateration.
G01S 13/76 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systemsAnalogous systems wherein pulse-type signals are transmitted
G01S 13/78 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systemsAnalogous systems wherein pulse-type signals are transmitted discriminating between different kinds of targets, e.g. IFF-radar, i.e. identification of friend or foe
G01S 13/82 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systemsAnalogous systems wherein continuous-type signals are transmitted
G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
Described is a charging flap (1) or fuel flap (1) of a motor vehicle, wherein the charging flap (1) or fuel flap (1) consists of a flap (2) which is moved along two guide rails (8), wherein in a first position, the flap (2) closes a filling opening (3) and/or a charging connection (3) and in a second position permits access to the filling opening (3) and/or the charging connection (3), wherein in the direct vicinity of the flap (2) at least one sensor (14) is arranged which can detect a pressure on the flap (2).
The invention relates to an access control method for a motor vehicle. The motor vehicle has at least a first and a second access element automatically adjustable between a closed position and an open position. The method comprises at least the following steps: detecting at least one position of a key element carried by a user relative to the motor vehicle by radio; calculating a probability of use for each access element depending on the at least one detected position of the key element; adjusting both the first access element and the second access element from the closed position to the open position if: the probability of use of each of the first and second access elements is above a predetermined first threshold value; and an absolute value of a difference in the probability of use of the first and second access elements is below a predetermined second threshold value.
A method is proposed for calibrating a position detection of a portable key element by an access control system for a motor vehicle. The access control system comprises a detection device which is configured to detect a position of the key element relative to the motor vehicle by means of radio. The method comprises generating a first trigger signal when the key element is located in a first position relative to the motor vehicle and detecting a first signal strength in response to the first trigger signal. The method determines a correlation of signal strength and distance of the key element relative to the motor vehicle depending on the first signal strength at the first position. Furthermore, an access control system for a motor vehicle is proposed.
B60R 25/24 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off using electronic identifiers containing a code not memorised by the user
B60R 25/31 - Detection related to theft or to other events relevant to anti-theft systems of human presence inside or outside the vehicle
H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
A transmission mechanism for a vehicle door handle is provided, the handle including a handle lever, movable between a flushing position and a ready position, the mechanism attachable to the lever and to an electric motor, and including a lever shaft connectable to the lever, a rotation of which causes motion between the positions; a reduction mechanism to adapt an output torque of the motor into a rotational motion of the shaft, including first and second reduction stages each having a worm drive, the first including a first worm and a first worm gear, and the second having a second worm and another worm gear rotationally coupled to the shaft; and a brake mechanism frictionally engaging a rotating element of one of the stages when the shaft reaches a rotational braking position between the positions to stop the shaft in a position where the lever is in the ready position.
E05B 81/34 - Details of the actuator transmission of geared transmissions
E05B 85/16 - Handles pivoted about an axis parallel to the wing a longitudinal grip part being pivoted at one end about an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the grip part
F16H 19/02 - Gearings comprising essentially only toothed gears or friction members and not capable of conveying indefinitely-continuing rotary motion for interconverting rotary motion and reciprocating motion
F16H 21/52 - Gearings comprising primarily only links or levers, with or without slides with movements in three dimensions for interconverting rotary motion and oscillating motion
E05B 81/76 - Detection of handle operationDetection of a user approaching a handleElectrical switching actions performed by handles
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Spindle drive assembly, vehicle hatch with a spindle drive assembly and method for installing an epicyclic gearing of a spindle drive assembly
A spindle drive assembly for opening and/or closing a vehicle hatch is described. This comprises a spindle extending along a spindle drive axis and a spindle drive motor coupled to the spindle in terms of drive, the motor shaft of which is arranged substantially coaxially with respect to the spindle drive axis. The spindle drive motor is coupled to the spindle via a two-stage epicyclic gearing. Furthermore, a vehicle hatch with such a spindle drive assembly is presented. A method for installing an epicyclic gearing of such a spindle drive assembly is additionally specified.
E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms
This disclosure relates to an access control method for a motor vehicle. The motor vehicle includes a plurality of access elements, which are automatically moveable between a closed position and an open position. Depending on the at least one detected position of the key element, a prediction is made of which of the plurality of access elements the user is likely to use. This access element is automatically opened. If the prediction turns out to be incorrect, the corresponding one of the plurality of access elements for which the use was originally predicted is returned back from the open position to the closed position. This disclosure further relates to an access control system for a motor vehicle.
E05F 15/76 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to movement or presence of persons or objects responsive to devices carried by persons or objects, e.g. magnets or reflectors
B60R 25/24 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off using electronic identifiers containing a code not memorised by the user
B60R 25/04 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the propulsion system, e.g. engine or drive motor
B60R 25/10 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles actuating a signalling device
B60R 25/30 - Detection related to theft or to other events relevant to anti-theft systems
E05F 15/77 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation using wireless control
11.
Spindle drive assembly and vehicle flap with a spindle drive assembly
A spindle drive assembly for opening and/or closing a vehicle flap is described, having a spindle extending along a spindle drive axis and a spindle drive motor which is drivingly coupled to the spindle via a gearing and the motor shaft of which is arranged substantially coaxially with the spindle drive axis, wherein a coupling compensating an axial offset and a hysteresis brake are drivingly interposed between the spindle drive motor and the gearing. In addition, a vehicle flap with such a spindle drive assembly is presented.
E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms
The invention relates to a strain relief for a cable harness, which is used to connect a part to electrical and/or electronic components, wherein the cable harness has at least two wires and wherein a stop component, is provided, which is made of plastic and tightly encloses the wires such that the stop component (20) is fixed immovably on the wires. The invention also relates to a part with a housing, a cable harness, which is guided into the housing, and a strain relief according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the housing has a receiver for the stop component, in which the latter is received in a positively-locking manner in at least one tensile direction.
A spindle drive assembly for opening or closing a vehicle flap, having a spindle drive assembly housing extending along a spindle drive axis and a spindle drive motor arranged in the spindle drive assembly housing. The motor shaft of the spindle drive motor is arranged substantially coaxially with the spindle drive axis. Furthermore, the spindle drive motor is supported in the spindle drive assembly housing in a rotationally fixed manner in relation to the spindle drive axis by an interlocking fit. In addition, a vehicle flap with such a spindle drive assembly.
E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms
A spindle drive assembly for opening and/or closing a vehicle flap is described, having a spindle and a spindle drive motor coupled thereto by means of a two-stage epicyclic gearing. A ratio of a number of teeth of each planet gear of a first epicyclic gearing stage to a number of teeth of each planet gear of a second epicyclic gearing stage is selected such that, in operation, a first sound frequency that is emitted by the first epicyclic gearing stage differs by an integer multiple of a semitone from a second sound frequency that is emitted by the second epicyclic gearing stage. In addition, a vehicle flap with such a spindle drive assembly is presented.
E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms
A spindle drive assembly for opening and/or closing a vehicle flap including a spindle drive assembly housing extending along a spindle drive axis and, between its axial ends, a stop section acting axially on both sides. A motor gear unit is arranged on a first side of the stop section and a spindle unit is arranged on a second side of the stop section. Furthermore, a vehicle flap with such a spindle drive assembly. In addition, a method of assembling a spindle drive assembly.
E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms
A parking lock actuator (10) has an output element (18) which is rotatably mounted so as to be rotatable between a locking position and a release position, a spindle drive (16) that includes an electric motor (20), a spindle (22) rotatably connected with the electric motor (20) and a nut (24) non-rotatably accommodated on the spindle (22), and a lever (30) for converting a translational movement of the nut (24) into a rotation of the output element (18). The nut (24) is connected to the lever (30) and the lever (30) is connected to the output element (18) in a torque- transmitting manner.
A vehicle door handle includes a coupling device having a handle lever movable between a flush position in which the handle lever is flush with an exterior door panel surface, a ready position in which the handle lever is extended and graspable by a user, and an inwards pushed position. The handle lever includes a handle lever shaft rotatively connected to a handle lever base. The vehicle door handle further includes a positioning device, at least one reduction mechanism driven in rotation by an electric motor and driving in rotation the handle lever shaft, and an electronic control unit operable to create a motor short circuit so as to generate a torque resistance on the handle lever.
A handle assembly (14) for a vehicle door (12), comprising a handle (16) which is moveable between a retracted position and an extended position, an evaluation circuit (17) and at least one capacitive sensor (18) arranged at the handle (16), the evaluation circuit (17) being adapted for detecting the presence of a hand in the vicinity of the capacitive sensor (18) and in addition being adapted for determining the position of the handle (16).
The invention relates to a support element, in particular a spring support, for adjusting a flap or a door of a motor vehicle, comprising a base part, an extension part which can be displaced relative to the base part, and a spring which is arranged between the two parts. The support element according to the invention is provided with a noise-reducing coating on a surface on the base and/or extension part opposite the spring.
F16F 9/32 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium Details
E05F 1/08 - Closers or openers for wings, not otherwise provided for in this subclass spring-actuated
F16F 9/02 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium using gas only
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COUPLING DEVICE FOR VEHICLE FLUSH DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY
An actuator integrated coupling device (C) for a vehicle door handle (1) having a handle lever (3) movable between a flush, ready and inward clicking position, said coupling device comprising a cam (4) rotatable about an axis (42), a motorized actuator (8) for rotating said cam (4), a transmission mechanism (T) comprising a first lever (6) for coupling with the cam (4) to move the handle lever (3) between said flush, ready and retracted positions, a push-push unit (9) coupled to the first lever (6) by a connecting rod (2) characterized in that the push-push unit (9) and the motorized actuator (8) are decoupled.
The invention relates to a system for controlling the opening (4) of a motor vehicle door (2). The system (4) comprises: a housing (8); a handle (6) pivoting relative to the housing (8); an electric motor (18) for retracting and extending the handle of the openable body section; and a computer (22) which controls the power supply of the motor (18), and which switches from a standby mode to an active mode when the handle (6) is moved. The electric motor (18) generates a wake-up voltage during the movement of the handle (6) relative to the housing (8). The computer (22) is configured to switch from standby mode to active mode when it receives the wake-up voltage generated by the motor (18). Waking only takes place when the wake-up voltage reaches a threshold S of 5 mV.
E06B 3/00 - Window sashes, door leaves, or like elements for closing openingsLayout of fixed or moving closures, e.g. windowsFeatures of rigidly-mounted outer frames relating to the mounting of wing frames
The invention relates to a transmission mechanism (200) for a vehicle door handle (1), the vehicle door handle (1) comprising a handle lever (3), movable in particular between a flushing position in which it is flush with an exterior door panel (100) surface and a ready position in which it is protruding and graspable by a user,the transmission mechanism (200) being configured to be attached on one side to a handle lever (3) and on the other side to an electric motor (7), said transmission mechanism (200) comprising: a lever shaft (27), configured to be connected to the handle lever (3), the rotation of which causes the motion of the handle lever (3) between the flushing and ready positions, a reduction mechanism (9), configured to adapt an output torque of the electric motor (7) into a rotational motion of the lever shaft (27), comprising a first reduction stage (91) and a second reduction stage (93), having each a worm drive, the worm drive of the first reduction stage (91) comprising a first worm and a first worm gear (29), and the worm drive of the second reduction stage (93) having a second worm (33) and a worm gear(35) rotationally coupled to the lever shaft (27), wherein the transmission mechanism (200) comprises a brake mechanism (37, 41) frictionally engaging a rotating element (39) of one of the reduction stages (91, 93) of the reduction mechanism (9) when the lever shaft (27) reaches a rotational braking position comprised between the flush and ready positions of the handle lever (3), to stop the lever shaft (27) in a position in which said handle lever (3) in the ready position.
E05B 81/90 - Manual override in case of power failure
E05B 81/74 - Monitoring or sensing, e.g. by using switches or sensors the lock status, i.e. locked or unlocked condition by sensing the state of the actuator
E05B 77/42 - Means for damping the movement of lock parts, e.g. slowing down the return movement of a handle
A spindle drive assembly (12) for opening and/or closing a vehicle flap is described. Said spindle drive assembly comprises a spindle (26) extending along a spindle drive axis (16) and a spindle drive motor (36) which is coupled to the spindle (26) in terms of drive and the motor shaft (38) of which is arranged substantially coaxially with respect to the spindle drive axis (16). The spindle drive motor (36) is coupled to the spindle (26) via a two-stage epicyclic gearing (58). Furthermore, a vehicle flap with such a spindle drive assembly (12) is presented. In addition, a method for installing an epicyclic gearing (58) of a spindle drive assembly (12) of this type is indicated.
E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms
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SPINDLE DRIVE ASSEMBLY AND VEHICLE FLAP WITH A SPINDLE DRIVE ASSEMBLY
A spindle drive assembly (12) for opening and/or closing a vehicle flap is described, which comprises a spindle (26) and a spindle drive motor (36) coupled to said spindle via a two-stage epicyclic gearing (58). A ratio of a number of teeth of each planetary gear (62a) of a first epicyclic gearing stage (58a) and a number of teeth of each planetary gear (62b) of a second epicyclic gearing stage (58b) is selected here in such a manner that, during operation, a first sound frequency which is emitted by the first epicyclic gearing stage (58a) differs by an integral multiple of a semitone in relation to a second sound frequency which is emitted by the second epicyclic gearing stage (58b). In addition, a vehicle flap with such a spindle drive assembly (12) is presented.
E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms
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SPINDLE DRIVE ASSEMBLY AND VEHICLE FLAP WITH A SPINDLE DRIVE ASSEMBLY
A spindle drive assembly for opening and/or closing a vehicle flap is described, with a spindle extending along a spindle drive axis (16), and a spindle drive motor (36) which is coupled to the spindle in terms of drive via a gearing (40) and the motor shaft (38) of which is arranged substantially coaxially with respect to the spindle drive axis (16), wherein an axial-offset-compensating clutch (68) and a hysteresis brake (82) are connected in terms of drive between the spindle drive motor (36) and the gearing (40). In addition, a vehicle flap with such a spindle drive assembly is presented.
E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms
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SPINDLE DRIVE ASSEMBLY, VEHICLE FLAP WITH A SPINDLE DRIVE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING A SPINDLE DRIVE ASSEMBLY
A spindle drive assembly (12) for opening and/or closing a vehicle flap is described. Said spindle drive assembly comprises a spindle drive assembly housing (14) which extends along a spindle drive axis (16) and, between its axial ends (14a, 14b), comprises a stop portion (22) acting axially on both sides. A motor transmission unit (18) is arranged on a first side (22a) of the stop portion (22) and a spindle unit (20) on a second side (22b) of the stop portion (22). Furthermore, a vehicle flap with such a spindle drive assembly (12) is presented. In addition, a method for installing a spindle drive assembly (12) is presented.
E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms
27.
SPINDLE DRIVE ASSEMBLY AND VEHICLE FLAP WITH A SPINDLE DRIVE ASSEMBLY
A spindle drive assembly (12) for opening and/or closing a vehicle flap is described, said spindle drive assembly comprising a spindle (26) extending along a spindle drive axis (16) and a spindle nut (28) coupled to the spindle (26). A stop assembly (96) which is designed to limit movability of the spindle nut (28) along the spindle drive axis (16) is arranged here at one axial end of the spindle (26). The stop assembly (96) comprises a plastically deformable energy absorption component (97). Furthermore, a vehicle flap with such a spindle drive assembly (12) is presented.
E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms
28.
SPINDLE DRIVE ASSEMBLY AND VEHICLE FLAP WITH A SPINDLE DRIVE ASSEMBLY
A description is given of a spindle drive assembly (12) for opening and/or closing a vehicle flap, which comprises a spindle drive assembly housing (14) extending along a spindle drive axis (16) and a spindle drive motor (36) arranged in the spindle drive assembly housing (14). The motor shaft (38) of the spindle drive motor (36) is in this case arranged substantially coaxially in relation to the spindle drive axis (16). Moreover, the spindle drive motor (36) is mounted with respect to the spindle drive axis (16) for rotation therewith in the spindle drive assembly housing (14) by means of a form fit. In addition, a vehicle flap with such a spindle drive assembly (12) is presented.
E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms
Vehicle door handle comprising a coupling device having a handle lever (102) movable between a flush position in which said handle lever is flush with an exterior door panel surface, a ready position in which said handle lever is extended and graspable by a user and an inwards pushed position comprising a handle lever shaft rotatively connected to a handle lever base a positioning means, at least one coupling gear driven in rotation by an electric motor and driving in rotation the handle lever shaft and an electronic control unit wherein the electronic control unit is able to create a motor short circuit so as to generate a torque resistance on the handle lever.
The invention relates to a steering wheel (10) comprising a hub (12), at least one spoke (16) and a steering wheel rim (14), characterized in that at least two touch-sensitive sensor areas (20) are provided on the hub (12), and evaluation electronics which can identify predefined wiping gestures on the sensor areas (20) are assigned to the sensor areas (20).
B62D 1/10 - HubsConnecting hubs to steering columns, e.g. adjustable
G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
G06F 3/0354 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
31.
INTERFACE FOR CONNECTING AN ELECTRIC MOTOR TO A WIRING HARNESS, AND ELECTRIC MOTOR
The invention relates to an interface for connecting an electric motor (10) to a wiring harness, comprising a motor-side housing (12), in which two plugging chambers (14) are provided. A contact blade (16) of the electric motor (10) extends into each plugging chamber (14). Each plugging chamber (14) is provided with a stop (22) for a plugging sleeve (30) and with a latching element (24) for the plugging sleeve (30). The invention further relates to an electric motor (10) having such an interface.
H02K 5/22 - Auxiliary parts of casings not covered by groups , e.g. shaped to form connection boxes or terminal boxes
H01R 13/432 - Securing in a demountable manner by resilient locking means on the contact membersSecuring in a demountable manner by locking means on resilient contact members by stamped-out resilient tongue snapping behind shoulder in base or case
H02K 5/14 - Means for supporting or protecting brushes or brush holders
The invention relates to a strain relief for a cable harness (10) which is used to connect a part to electrical and/or electronic components. The cable harness comprises at least two cables (12, 14), and a stop component (20) is provided, which is made of plastic and tightly encloses the cables (12, 14) such that the stop component (20) is captively fixed to the cables (12, 14). The invention also relates to a part having a housing (16), a cable harness (10) which is guided into the housing (16), and a strain relief according to any one of the preceding claims. The housing (16) has a receptacle (18) for the stop component (20), in which the stop component is received form-fittingly in at least one tension direction.
The invention relates to a coupling device for a vehicle door handle (1), the door handle (1) having a handle lever (3) movable between a flush position in which it is flush with an exterior door panel (100) surface and a ready position in which it is protruding and graspable by a user by an electric motor (7), and between an inward clicking position in which a preloaded push-push unit (13) is released so as to bring the handle lever (3) in said ready position without actuation of the electric motor (7), comprising : • a lever shaft (27), connected to the handle lever (3), • a push-push lever ring (29), rotatively coupled with the lever shaft (19), interacting via a push-push lever (30) with the push-push unit (13) when the handle lever (3) is pushed inwards in the clicking position so as to release the preloaded push-push unit (13) and push the lever (3) in ready position, • a coupling gear (31), rotatively coupled with the lever shaft (27), interacting with the electric motor (7) to move the handle lever (3) from the flush position to the ready position, wherein the lever shaft (27) is rotatively coupled to the coupling gear (31) via a coupling mechanism supported by the lever shaft (27) and rotatively linking the lever shaft (27) and the coupling gear (31), the coupling mechanism being configured to allow free rotational movement of the lever shaft (27) with respect to the coupling gear (31) within an angular range corresponding to the angular distance between the ready position and the clicking position of the handle lever (3).
The invention relates to a coupling device for a vehicle door handle (1), the door handle (1) having a handle lever (3) movable between a flush position in which it is flush with an exterior door panel (100) surface and a ready position in which it is protruding and graspable by a user by an electric motor (7), and an inward clicking position in which a preloaded push-push unit (13) is released so as to bring the handle lever (3) in said ready position without actuation of the electric motor (7), comprising : • a central shaft (31), connected to the handle lever (3), • a push-push lever cylinder (29), rotatively coupled with the central shaft (19), interacting via a push-push lever (45) with the push-push unit (13) when the handle lever (3) is pushed inwards in the clicking position so as to release the preloaded push-push unit (13) and push the lever (3) in the ready position, • a coupling gear (27), rotatively coupled with the central shaft (31), interacting with the electric motor (7) to move the handle lever (3) from the flush position to the ready position on actuation of the electric motor, wherein the coupling gear and push-push lever cylinder (29) comprise for one an axial protrusion (41) and for the other a circular arc recess (43), the axial protrusion (41) engaging in the circular arc recess (43) so as to allow a free relative rotation of the coupling gear (27) and push-push lever cylinder (29) within an angular range corresponding at least to the angular distance between the ready position and the clicking position of the handle lever (3).
The invention relates to a system for controlling the opening (4) of a motor vehicle door (2). The system (4) comprises: a housing (8); a handle (6) pivoting relative to the housing (8); an electric motor (18) for retracting and extending the handle of the openable body section; and a computer (22) which controls the power supply of the motor (18), and which switches from a standby mode to an active mode when the handle (6) is moved. The electric motor (18) generates a wake-up voltage during the movement of the handle (6) relative to the housing (8). The computer (22) is configured to switch from standby mode to active mode when it receives the wake-up voltage generated by the motor (18). Waking only takes place when the wake-up voltage reaches a threshold S of 5 mV.
The invention relates to a handle (1) for a vehicle door, comprising: a grip member (3) configured to cooperate with a latch mechanism so as to unlatch the door, wherein the grip member (3) comprises a gripping part (5), the grip member (3) being movable between: a flushing position in which the gripping part (5) extends flush to an external panel of the door, an active position in which the gripping part (5) projects with respect to the external panel and becomes graspable, and an opening position in which the grip member (3) cooperates with the latch mechanism to activate the latch mechanism and to unlatch the door, and a driving mechanism (11) moving in rotation according to a driving rotation axis (13) and intended to drive an actuator lever (15) cooperating with the grip member (3) for driving the grip member (3) between the flushing position and the active position, a motor (21) cooperating with the driving mechanism (11) for moving the said driving mechanism (11) according to the driving rotation axis (13),the said motor (21) is intended to be connected to a control unit characterized in that it further comprises a position determining assembly (31) for determining the rotation position of the driving mechanism (11) while the said driving mechanism (11) is rotating, the said position determining assembly (31) intended to be also connected to the control unit which is able to adapt the rotation speed of the motor (21) according to the rotation position of the driving mechanism (11).
E05B 85/16 - Handles pivoted about an axis parallel to the wing a longitudinal grip part being pivoted at one end about an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the grip part
E05B 81/64 - Monitoring or sensing, e.g. by using switches or sensors
37.
A STEERING COLUMN LOCK DEVICE FOR AN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE
The invention relates to a steering column lock device for an automotive vehicle comprising: - a lockbolt having a contact member, the lockbolt being configured to be driven between an engaged position in which the lockbolt locks a steering column, and a disengaged position in which the lockbolt releases the steering column, - a camwheel (3) movable in rotation around a rotation axis (30), the camwheel (3) comprising at least one cam profile having a circular contact surface (32), the circular contact surface (32) having a variable radius (Rl, R2) with respect to the rotational axis (30) of the camwheel (3), wherein the contact member is configured to cooperate with the circular contact surface (32) such that when the lockbolt is driven between the engaged position and the disengaged position by the rotation of the camwheel (3). The invention further relates to an electrical steering column lock for an automotive vehicle and to an automotive vehicle comprising the electrical steering column lock of the invention.
B60R 25/0215 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the steering mechanism restraining movement of the steering column or steering wheel hub, e.g. restraining means controlled by ignition switch using electric means, e.g. electric motors or solenoids
The invention relates to a spindle drive (10) extending along a center axis (A), configured to be connected to a body of a motor vehicle (100) and to an opening panel (101), the spindle drive (10) comprising an outer tubular housing (4) and an inner tubular housing (5), the spindle drive (10) being movably mounted between - a closed position in which the inner tubular housing (5) is retracted telescopically inside the outer tubular housing (4), and - an open position in which the inner tubular housing (5) is extended telescopically out of the outer tubular housing (4), wherein the spindle (10) drive comprises - a lighting system comprising a first lighting device (1) extending angularly along an angular section of less than 180° around the axis, and - a rotational adjustment device (4a) configured to adapt the rotational position of the first lighting device (1) around the axis (A). The invention further relates to corresponding adjusting device and vehicle.
B60Q 1/26 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
B60Q 1/46 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for giving flashing caution signals during drive, other than signalling change of direction, e.g. flashing the headlights
E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms
The invention relates to a coupling assembly, comprising - a first coupling member (1) having a first coupling means, - a second coupling member) having a second coupling means, - a sliding member (3) comprising - a first cooperating means cooperating translationally with the first coupling means about a first direction, - a second cooperating means cooperating translationally with the second coupling means about a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction, wherein the first coupling member (1) and/or the sliding member (3) comprises retaining means (4) retaining axially and/or radially the slider (3) on the first coupling member (1), such that the first cooperating means cooperates with the first coupling means. The invention further relates to corresponding transmission assembly, motor vehicle and assembling method.
F16D 3/04 - Yielding couplings, i.e. with means permitting movement between the connected parts during the drive adapted to specific functions specially adapted to allow radial displacement, e.g. Oldham couplings
40.
ACTUATION DEVICE FOR OPENING AND/OR CLOSING A VEHICLE DOOR
The invention relates to an actuation device for opening and/or closing a vehicle door, the device comprising: - driving means (4) extending along a longitudinal axis (25) and comprising a first driving portion (41) and a connecting external threaded portion (2), - an arm (5) projecting from the driving axis (25), the arm (5) comprising a driven portion (51) configured to cooperate with the driving portion (41) so as to connect the arm (5) to the driving means (4) in order for the arm (5) to be rotated by the driving means according to the longitudinal axis (25), - fixing means (1) comprising an internal threaded portion (13) intended for cooperating with the connecting external threaded portion (2) of the driving means (4), the said fixing means (1) being configured to fix the arm (5) to the driving means (4), wherein the fixing means (1) comprise at least one securing projection (12) intended to cooperate with a securing recess (22) of the driving means (4) to prevent the rotation of the fixing in an unscrewing direction.
The invention relates to an electrical steering column lock for locking and unlocking a steering column, comprising: -a motor (4) received in a housing and configured to drive in rotation around a motor rotation axis a motor shaft, the motor shaft comprising a driving part configured to drive a bolt (7) between a lock and an unlock position of the steering column, -a washer (2) disposed at an end of the motor shaft so that the motor shaft rotates against said washer, -an elastic element (3) disposed between the washer and the housing, the elastic element being in contact with the washer (2) and the housing. The invention further relates to a corresponding vehicle.
B60R 25/0215 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the steering mechanism restraining movement of the steering column or steering wheel hub, e.g. restraining means controlled by ignition switch using electric means, e.g. electric motors or solenoids
42.
AN ANTITHEFT DEVICE FOR THE STEERING COLUMN OF A VEHICLE
An antitheft device for the steering column of a vehicle, comprising: a blocking part (6) comprising a bolt (8) for blocking the steering column, and a control member (22) capable of controlling blocking in position of the bolt; and an access part (4) comprising a cam (30) cooperating with the bolt (8); wherein the cam (30) comprises at the periphery at least a cavity (32) disposed for receiving the control member (22) when the latter is deformed.
B60R 25/021 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the steering mechanism restraining movement of the steering column or steering wheel hub, e.g. restraining means controlled by ignition switch
43.
Actuator device for automatically activating the vehicle door of a motor vehicle
An actuator device for automatically activating the vehicle door of a motor vehicle, in particular the tailgate, includes an electromotive drive and a radially extending arm. The radially extending arm is attached either to the vehicle door or to a vehicle bodywork and is set in motion by the electromotive drive. The electromotive drive has an electrical motor and a gearbox driven by the motor. The gearbox has a wobble mechanism.
E05F 15/614 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by meshing gear wheels, one of which being mounted at the wing pivot axisPower-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by a motor acting directly on the wing pivot axis
F16H 1/32 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with gears having orbital motion in which the central axis of the gearing lies inside the periphery of an orbital gear
44.
Electrical steering column lock for an automotive vehicle
An electrical steering column lock for an automotive vehicle capable of locking and unlocking the steering column is disclosed. The electrical steering column lock includes a bolt intended to move for locking and for unlocking the steering column, a cam wheel intended to rotate according a first rotation axis and to cooperate with the bolt for controlling the bolt movement, a gear intended to rotate according to a second rotation axis and disposed so as to drive the rotation of the cam wheel, where the cam wheel and the gear are placed sensibly in a common plane have parallel rotation axes which are also parallel to the movement of the bolt.
B60R 25/02 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the steering mechanism
B60R 25/0215 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the steering mechanism restraining movement of the steering column or steering wheel hub, e.g. restraining means controlled by ignition switch using electric means, e.g. electric motors or solenoids
F16H 25/18 - Gearings comprising primarily only cams, cam-followers and screw-and-nut mechanisms for conveying or interconverting oscillating or reciprocating motions
E05B 47/00 - Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means
45.
Electrical steering column lock for an automotive vehicle
An electrical steering column lock for an automotive vehicle capable of locking and unlocking the steering column is disclosed. The electrical steering column lock includes a bolt intended to move for locking and for unlocking the steering column, a cam wheel intended to rotate according a first rotation axis and to cooperate with the bolt for controlling the bolt movement, and an assembly for determining the rotational position of the cam wheel while the cam wheel is rotating.
B60R 25/0215 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the steering mechanism restraining movement of the steering column or steering wheel hub, e.g. restraining means controlled by ignition switch using electric means, e.g. electric motors or solenoids
F16H 25/18 - Gearings comprising primarily only cams, cam-followers and screw-and-nut mechanisms for conveying or interconverting oscillating or reciprocating motions
E05B 47/00 - Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means
The present invention concerns an antitheft steering column lock (1) for locking/unlocking a steering column, said antitheft steering column lock (1) comprising: - a bolt (3) movable between a locked position and a released position, - a housing (12), - a structure member (30), - a break off security system of the bolt (3) comprising an insert member (5) capable of being released in response to a physical attack on the antitheft steering column lock (1) in order to be inserted in a first path (35) in the bolt (3), and - an anti-dismounting system comprising a pin (7) capable of being inserted in a second path (37) in the bolt (3) only when said bolt (3) is in its released position, wherein the break off security system of the antitheft steering column lock (1) and the anti-dismounting system are placed on the same side of the bolt (3) and are mechanically linked to each other. The invention also relates to a automotive vehicle comprising a such antitheft steering column lock.
B60R 25/021 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the steering mechanism restraining movement of the steering column or steering wheel hub, e.g. restraining means controlled by ignition switch
47.
DEVICE FOR ELIMINATING A CLEARANCE IN A HOLE, AND CORRESPONDING DOOR HINGE AND ASSEMBLING METHOD
The invention relates to a device (1) for eliminating a clearance in a hole (11) of an element (9), comprising tightening means (13) with at least one part of the tightening means (13) is able to be mounted through the hole (11), wherein said device (1) further includes fixing means (15), said fixing means (15) comprising a clamping part (19) able to be inserted in the corresponding hole (11), so that the fixing means (15) are arranged between the tightening means (13) and said element (9), and the said fixing means (15) being connected to the tightening means (13) so that the rotation of the tightening means (13) rotates the fixing means (15) until the clamping part (19) is locked in rotation in the hole (11) and eliminates the clearance in the hole (11). The invention also relates to corresponding door hinge and assembling method.
The invention relates to a device (1) for eliminating a clearance in a hole of an element, comprising tightening means (27) with a first (29) and a second (31) complementary parts, wherein: - the first part (29) of the tightening means (27) is able to be mounted in the hole (2) for eliminating the clearance when tightening, and - the second part (31) of the tightening means (27) is able to secure the first part (29) to a bracket (18) by rotating. According to the invention: - the first part (29) of the tightening means (27) has a substantially conical outer shape able to be inserted in a corresponding aperture (35) of the bracket (18), and - the first (29) and second (31) parts of the tightening means (27) are provided with a predetermined friction force between first and second parts (29, 31), so that by rotating the second part (31) rotates the first part (29) of the tightening means (27) until the first part (29) locks in the bracket (18) aperture (35) and eliminates the clearance in the hole. The invention also relates to corresponding door hinge and assembling method.
The invention relates to a device for pivoting a vehicle door, including: - a hinge (3) comprising: • a fixed hinge frame (3a), • a hinge axis (5) mounted in the fixed hinge frame (3 a), and • a moving hinge body (3b) mounted so as to pivot around the hinge axis (5), - a drive unit (7) for actuating the vehicle door, and - a transmission means (9) connected to the drive unit (7) and to the moving hinge body (3b), According to the invention: - the hinge (3) further comprises a pin (13) directly mounted on the moving hinge body (3b) and connected to the transmission means (9), and - the transmission means (9) comprises a hole (33) for receiving the free end of the pin (13).
The invention relates to a device for pivoting a vehicle door, including: a hinge (3) comprising: a fixed hinge frame (3a), a hinge axis (5) mounted in the fixed hinge frame (3 a), and a moving hinge body (3b) mounted so as to pivot around the hinge axis (5) relating to the fixed hinge frame (3a), a drive unit (7) for actuating the vehicle door, a transmission means (9) connected to the drive unit (7) and to the moving hinge body (3b), an adapter (43) mounted on the moving hinge body (3b) linking the transmission means (9) to the moving hinge body (3b), and fixation means (51) for fixing the adapter (43) on the moving hinge body (3b). According to the invention, said fixation means (51) are provided on the moving hinge body (3b) and/or on the adapter (43), so as to allow the moving hinge body (3b) to move relatively to the adapter (43).
ELECTRICAL STEERING COLUMN LOCK FOR LOCKING A STEERING COLUMN OF A MOTOR VEHICLE AND CORRESPONDING METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING THE HOUSING OF AN ELECTRICAL STEERING COLUMN LOCK
The invention relates to an electrical steering column lock (1) for a motor vehicle able to lock and unlock a steering column (3) of the motor vehicle, the electrical steering column lock (1) comprising: a locking means (5) intended to move for locking and for unlocking the steering column (3), and a housing (7) supporting the locking means (5) and comprising: a plate (21) comprising at least one fixing part (26) intended to be fixed to the steering column (3) through first fixing means (25), and, a cover (23) arranged over the plate (21) for closing the housing (7) and attached to the plate (21) through second fixing means (29, 31), characterized in that the cover (23) comprises at least one third fixing means cooperating with an associated first fixing means (25) for fixing the housing (7) to the steering column (3), so that the cover (23) is fixed to the plate (21) through the second fixing means (29, 31) and through the first fixing means (25) to the steering column (3). The invention also relates to method for assembling the housing (7) of such electrical steering column lock (1).
B60R 25/0215 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the steering mechanism restraining movement of the steering column or steering wheel hub, e.g. restraining means controlled by ignition switch using electric means, e.g. electric motors or solenoids
52.
ANTI-THEFT DEVICE FOR A STEERING COLUMN OF A MOTOR VEHICLE
The invention concerns an anti-theft device for locking a steering column of a motor vehicle, comprising: - a locking bolt (2) that is axially mobile between an unlocked position away from a steering column and a locked position in which it blocks the rotation of said column, - a rotary cam (3) for actuating the axial movement of the locking bolt (2), said rotary cam (3) comprising a toothed wheel (6) intended to be driven in rotation, characterised in that the rotary cam (3) comprises an elastic return means (9; 16) of which a first end is secured to the toothed wheel (6) and a second free end (9b; 16b) projects radially from the toothed wheel (6) and engages with a locking counter-form (15) provided in the locking bolt (2) in order to block the axial movement of the locking bolt (2) against the elastic return of same (5) to the locked position.
B60R 25/0215 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the steering mechanism restraining movement of the steering column or steering wheel hub, e.g. restraining means controlled by ignition switch using electric means, e.g. electric motors or solenoids
53.
ACTUATOR DEVICE FOR AUTOMATICALLY ACTIVATING THE VEHICLE DOOR OF A MOTORVEHICLE
The invention relates to an actuator device for automatically activating the vehicle door (2) of a motor vehicle (1), in particular the tailgate (2), which comprises an electromotive drive (9) and a radially extending arm (6) attached either to the vehicle door (2) or to a vehicle bodywork, and set in motion by the electromotive drive (14), said electromotive drive comprising an electrical motor (14) and a gearbox (20) driven by the motor (14), characterized in that, the gearbox (20) comprises a wobble mechanism (34, 46, 68, 72).
The invention relates to an electrical steering column lock for an automotive vehicle capable of locking and unlocking the steering column comprising : • a bolt (3) intended to move for locking and for unlocking the steering column, • a cam wheel (5) intended to rotate according a first rotation axis and to cooperate with the bolt (3) for controlling the bolt movement, • a gear (7) intended to rotate according to a second rotation axis and disposed so as to drive the rotation of the cam wheel (5), wherein the cam wheel (5) and the gear (7) are placed sensibly in a common plane and have parallel rotation axes (11,13) which are also parallel to the direction of movement (31) of the bolt (3)
B60R 25/0215 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the steering mechanism restraining movement of the steering column or steering wheel hub, e.g. restraining means controlled by ignition switch using electric means, e.g. electric motors or solenoids
55.
ELECTRICAL STEERING COLUMN LOCK FOR AN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE
The invention relates to an electrical steering column lock for an automotive vehicle capable of locking and unlocking the steering column comprising: a bolt (3) intended to move for locking and for unlocking the steering column, a cam wheel (5) intended to rotate according a first rotation axis and to cooperate with the bolt (3) for controlling the bolt movement, characterized in that it further comprises an assembly for determining the rotational position of the cam wheel (5) while the said cam wheel (5) is rotating.
B60R 25/0215 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the steering mechanism restraining movement of the steering column or steering wheel hub, e.g. restraining means controlled by ignition switch using electric means, e.g. electric motors or solenoids
56.
DEVICE FOR ELIMINATING A CLEARANCE IN A HOLE, CORRESPONDING DOOR HINGE AND ASSEMBLING METHOD
The invention relates to a device (1; 101; 201; 301; 401) for eliminating a clearance in a hole of an element, comprising : tightening means (27; 127; 227) with a first (29; 129; 229; 429) and a second (31; 231) complementary parts, a receiving sleeve (33; 133; 333; 433) able to receive at least one part of the tightening means (27; 127; 227), said receiving sleeve (33; 133; 333; 433) being able to be mounted in the hole for eliminating the clearance when tightening. Said device (1; 101; 201; 301; 401) further comprises a spacer (35) distinct from the receiving sleeve (33; 133; 333; 433), and the receiving sleeve (33; 133; 333; 433) has an outer shape substantially cylindrical. The invention also relates to corresponding door hinge and an assembly method.
F16B 7/02 - Connections of rods or tubes, e.g. of non-circular section, mutually, including resilient connections with conical parts
F16B 13/06 - Dowels or other devices fastened in walls or the like by inserting them in holes made therein for that purpose with parts gripping in the hole or behind the reverse side of the wall after inserting from the front combined with expanding sleeve
A device lor the transfer of a torque from an output shaft of a drive mounted on the body of a motor vehicle with a rotational axis of the output shaft and a hinge axis arranged flush with one another. The device includes a drive lever rotationaily connected to the output shaft of the drive, a connecting member on the drive lever extending from a connecting region of the drive lever. The connecting member includes a sliding block and an adapter part that is connected to a first half of a hinge and is provided with a journal. The journal rotates directly in, but independently of, the sliding block.
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