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1.

SYSTEM COMPRISING A CHARGING PLUG-IN CONNECTOR FOR ELECTRIC AND HYBRID VEHICLES

      
Application Number DE2024100768
Publication Number 2025/077955
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-02
Publication Date 2025-04-17
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bauer, Christian
  • Berres, Michael

Abstract

The invention relates to a system comprising: a charging plug-in connector (8), that has a charging contact (1), for electric and hybrid vehicles (18); a thermal storage unit (2); and an electric conductor (4), wherein the charging contact (1) is galvanically and thermally conductively connected to the electric conductor (4), the thermal storage unit (2) is made of a galvanically non-conductive material, and the electric conductor (4) is enclosed by the thermal storage unit (2) so that heat can be dissipated from the charging contact (1) via the electric conductor (4) to the thermal storage unit (2), and the thermal storage unit (2) serves as outer insulation for the electric conductor (4). In this way, heat dissipation is improved for a charging plug-in connector (1) that is not itself equipped with a cooling system from a charging station.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/18 - Cables specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/302 - Cooling of charging equipment

2.

SYSTEM COMPRISING A CHARGING PLUG-IN CONNECTOR FOR ELECTRIC AND HYBRID VEHICLES

      
Application Number DE2024100769
Publication Number 2025/077956
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-02
Publication Date 2025-04-17
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bauer, Christian
  • Berres, Michael

Abstract

The invention relates to a system comprising: a charging plug-in connector (8), that has a charging contact (1), for electric and hybrid vehicles (18); at least one thermal storage unit (2) that has a housing (6); and an electric conductor (4), wherein the charging contact (1) is galvanically and thermally conductively connected to the electric conductor (4), the electric conductor (4) is arranged inside a thermally conductive insulator (5), and the housing (6) of the thermal storage unit (2) is in thermally conductive contact with the insulator (5) such that heat can be dissipated from the charging contact (1) via the electric conductor (4) and the insulator (5) to the thermal storage unit (2). In this way, heat dissipation is improved for a charging plug-in connector (1) that is not itself equipped with a cooling system from a charging station.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/18 - Cables specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/302 - Cooling of charging equipment

3.

ELECTRIC CHARGING DEVICE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number DE2024100801
Publication Number 2025/077961
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-11
Publication Date 2025-04-17
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Sturm, Christian
  • Djedovic, Benjamin

Abstract

The invention relates to an electric charging device of a motor vehicle (1), the electric charging device being equipped with a movable bolt element (7). The movable bolt element (7) is provided for releasably locking a charging plug (4) in a charging socket (3). An electromotive drive (8) for adjusting the bolt element (7) at least to its "unlocked" and "locked" positions is also provided. For this purpose, the bolt element (7) is guided outwards through a seal (11) in the region of an opening (5) in a housing (9). According to the invention, the bolt element (7) is equipped with a water drainage device (12) axially spaced apart from the seal (11).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles

4.

SYSTEM COMPRISING A CHARGING PLUG-IN CONNECTOR FOR ELECTRIC AND HYBRID VEHICLES

      
Application Number DE2024100767
Publication Number 2025/077954
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-02
Publication Date 2025-04-17
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bauer, Christian
  • Berres, Michael

Abstract

The invention relates to a system comprising: a charging plug-in connector (8), that has a charging contact (1), for electric and hybrid vehicles (18); a thermal storage unit (2); and an electric conductor (4), wherein the thermal storage unit (2) is galvanically and thermally conductively connected to the charging contact (1), and the electric conductor (4) is galvanically conductively connected to the thermal storage unit (2) such that heat can be dissipated from the charging contact (1) to the thermal storage unit (2) and a charging current can be transmitted from the charging contact (1) via the thermal storage unit to the electric conductor (4). In this way, heat dissipation is improved for a charging plug-in connector (1) that is not itself equipped with a cooling system from a charging station.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/18 - Cables specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/302 - Cooling of charging equipment

5.

DEVICE FOR HOLDING, LIFTING AND/OR CARRYING A LOAD

      
Application Number DE2024100712
Publication Number 2025/067579
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-09
Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor Habara, Peter

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (1) for holding, lifting and/or carrying a load consisting of a metal material, in particular steel or aluminium; an opening (17) for introducing a means for fastening (15) a load, in particular a cable (15) or ring; a closure (3) which is pivotably fastened to the device (1), wherein the opening (17) can be closed by means of the closure (3) and the closure (3) has a securing means (5) by means of which the closure (3) can be held in a closed position, and wherein the closure (3) is formed from a locking mechanism, in particular a rotary latch and a pawl.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B66C 1/34 - Crane hooks
  • B66C 1/36 - Crane hooks with means, e.g. spring-biased detents, for preventing inadvertent disengagement of loads
  • B66C 1/66 - Load-engaging elements or devices attached to lifting, lowering, or hauling gear of cranes, or adapted for connection therewith for transmitting forces to articles or groups of articles by mechanical means comprising article-engaging members of a shape complementary to that of the articles to be handled for engaging holes, recesses, or abutments on articles specially provided for facilitating handling thereof
  • F16B 45/02 - Hooks with pivoting closing member

6.

CASING FOR AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS

      
Application Number DE2024100720
Publication Number 2025/067581
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-14
Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Scholz, Michael
  • Inan, Ömer
  • Szegeny, Peter
  • Roussel, Cyrille
  • Reddmann, Uwe
  • Schiffer, Holger

Abstract

The invention relates to a casing for automotive applications, in particular to a motor vehicle lock casing, and preferably to a motor vehicle door lock casing. This casing is equipped with an electric connection element (3) for peripherally contacting a conductor track structure (1) which is electrically and mechanically connected to the connection element (3) and has electric components (2, 4) arranged thereon in the casing interior, and this casing is equipped with a cover (6). A connection region (3a) of the connection element (3) is exposed in respect of the cover (6), which offers protection against environmental impacts, and thus accessible for the conductor track structure (1). According to the invention, the cover (6) and/or a casing base (5) have/has a receiving trough (9a, 9b) for potting compound, which receiving trough comprises the exposed connection region (3a).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 5/00 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus
  • H05K 5/06 - Hermetically-sealed casings

7.

OPENER DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR

      
Application Number DE2024100727
Publication Number 2025/067582
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-14
Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Galan, Jesus
  • Stanic, Ivica
  • Weichsel, Ulrich
  • Inan, Ömer

Abstract

The invention relates to an opener device for a motor vehicle door (1), which is equipped with a tappet (2), and with an electromotive drive (3, 4) and a pyro-actuator (7, 8). The electromotive drive (3, 4) and the pyro-actuator (7, 8) act selectively on the tappet (2). According to the invention, the electromotive drive (3, 4) and the pyro-actuator (7, 8) are divided into two spatially and functionally separate modules (3, 4, 5, 6; 2, 7, 8, 9). One is a drive module (3, 4, 5, 6) and the other is an actuator module (2, 7, 8, 9).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05F 15/616 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms

8.

MOTOR VEHICLE SLIDING DOOR UNIT

      
Application Number DE2024100728
Publication Number 2025/067583
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-14
Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor Nowak, Johannes

Abstract

The invention relates to a motor vehicle sliding door unit, in particular a sliding door unit for a transverse bulkhead. The sliding door unit is equipped with at least one door leaf (3a, 3b) which can be moved in a substantially linear manner relative to an opening (2) of the vehicle body (1). The sliding door unit is additionally equipped with a drive (4, 5) for the door leaf (3a, 3b), said drive (4, 5) being equipped with an electric motor (4) and a telescoping unit (5). According to the invention, the telescoping unit (5) is designed as a cable-based pulley unit (5).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05F 15/643 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for horizontally-sliding wings operated by flexible elongated pulling elements, e.g. belts, chains or cables
  • E05F 17/00 - Special devices for shifting a plurality of wings operated simultaneously

9.

CHARGING PLUG-IN CONNECTOR FOR ELECTRIC AND HYBRID VEHICLES

      
Application Number DE2024100719
Publication Number 2025/067580
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-14
Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bauer, Christian
  • Berres, Michael
  • Stanic, Ivica
  • Sturm, Christian

Abstract

The invention relates to a charging plug-in connector (1) for electric and hybrid vehicles (18), comprising charging contacts (2) and at least one heat store (5) having a housing (6), wherein the heat store (5) makes thermally conductive contact with at least one charging contact (2), so that it is possible to dissipate heat from the charging contact (2) to the heat store (5), and a fluid and a phase-change material enclosed in at least one capsule (8) having a non-soluble shell are arranged in the housing (6). In this way, heat dissipation is improved for a charging plug-in connector (1) that is not itself equipped with a cooling system from a charging station.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/18 - Cables specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/302 - Cooling of charging equipment
  • F28D 20/02 - Heat storage plants or apparatus in generalRegenerative heat-exchange apparatus not covered by groups or using latent heat
  • H01L 23/427 - Cooling by change of state, e.g. use of heat pipes

10.

LOCK FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, IN PARTICULAR HOOD LOCK OR FLAP LOCK

      
Application Number DE2024100766
Publication Number 2025/067589
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-30
Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Danihelka, Tomáš
  • Suk, Jan
  • Szegeny, Peter

Abstract

The invention relates to a lock (1) for a motor vehicle, in particular a hood lock (1), comprising a locking mechanism (2) having a rotary latch (6) and at least one pawl (7) for latching a striker (3) in at least one locking position of the motor vehicle lock (1), and a torsion spring (9), wherein the torsion spring (9) cooperates with the locking mechanism (2) such that the striker (3) can be moved out of the locking position at least in a supporting manner, wherein a force (F) of the torsion spring (9) can be controlled at least indirectly by means of an actuation element (7).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 15/04 - Spring arrangements in locks
  • E05B 83/24 - Locks for luggage compartments, car boot lids or car bonnets for car bonnets
  • E05B 85/26 - Cooperation between bolts and detents

11.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A MOTOR VEHICLE CLOSING DEVICE, AND MOTOR VEHICLE CLOSING DEVICE

      
Application Number 18730971
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-01-13
First Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Handke, Armin
  • Ochtrop, Matthias
  • Fuchs, Carsten

Abstract

A method for producing a motor vehicle closing device and in particular to a motor vehicle lock. Said motor vehicle lock is equipped with at least one metallic base element and a closing element. The base element and/or the closing element is subsequently at least locally reinforced after its shaping process or is equipped with such a reinforcement from the outset. According to the invention, bearing components of the closing element are connected to the base element by means of laser welding.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 85/26 - Cooperation between bolts and detents
  • B23K 26/00 - Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring
  • E05B 85/24 - Bolts rotating about an axis

12.

OPENING DEVICE FOR A MOVABLE MOTOR-VEHICLE ELEMENT

      
Application Number 18727811
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-01-19
First Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Reddmann, Uwe
  • Djedovic, Benjamin

Abstract

An opening device is provided for a movable motor vehicle element, for example a motor vehicle door, a motor vehicle door handle, a motor vehicle fuel tank door, or the like. For this purpose, the opening device is equipped with an electric motor drive which has at least one electric motor and also has at least one transmission element rotationally driven by the at least one electric motor, said transmission element being provided for acting upon the movable motor vehicle element. According to the invention, the transmission element is rotationally acted upon by means of two or more electric motors jointly.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05F 15/619 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using flexible or rigid rack-and-pinion arrangements

13.

LOCK FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, IN PARTICULAR HOOD OR HINGED-PANEL LOCK

      
Application Number US2024044986
Publication Number 2025/058879
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-03
Publication Date 2025-03-20
Owner KIEKERT AG (Germany)
Inventor Pettengill, Robert S.

Abstract

The invention relates to a hood lock (1) for a motor vehicle comprising a locking mechanism (2) with a rotary latch (3) and at least one pawl (4), a lock holder (5) interacting with the locking mechanism (2), a release lever, the locked locking mechanism (2) being able to be unlocked by means of the release lever, and the lock holder (5) being transferable from a latching position into a support position after a first actuation, and the lock holder (5) being transferable after a second actuation of the release lever into a release position, and a closing drive (7), wherein the locking mechanism (2) can be moved by means of the closing drive (7) from the support position into a main latching position, and wherein at least one position of the rotary latch (3) can be detected by means of a switching means (26, 27), and wherein at least one further switching means (25) is provided for detecting the pawl position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
  • E05B 81/20 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
  • E05B 81/66 - Monitoring or sensing, e.g. by using switches or sensors the bolt position, i.e. the latching status
  • E05B 81/68 - Monitoring or sensing, e.g. by using switches or sensors the bolt position, i.e. the latching status by sensing the position of the detent
  • E05B 83/24 - Locks for luggage compartments, car boot lids or car bonnets for car bonnets

14.

SYSTEM HAVING A CHARGING PLUG-IN CONNECTOR FOR ELECTRIC AND HYBRID VEHCLES AND HAVING A HEAT STORE

      
Application Number DE2024100706
Publication Number 2025/056108
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-09
Publication Date 2025-03-20
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Brochhaus, Frederic Maximilian
  • Növermann, Ingo

Abstract

The invention relates to a system having a charging plug-in connector (1) for electric and hybrid vehicles (18) and having a heat store (6), wherein the charging plug-in connector (1) has a housing (7), charging contacts (2) arranged in the housing, and a heat-conducting element (5), the heat-conducting element (5) makes thermally conductive contact with at least one charging contact (2), the heat store (6) is arranged outside the housing (7) and the heat-conducting element (2) is guided out of the housing (7) and makes thermally conductive contact with the heat store (6) arranged outside the housing (7), so that heat dissipation from the charging contact (2) in the direction of the heat store (6) is possible. In this way, heat dissipation is improved for a charging plug-in connector (1) that is not itself equipped with a cooling system from a charging station.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/18 - Cables specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/302 - Cooling of charging equipment

15.

LOCK FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, IN PARTICULAR HOOD OR HINGED-PANEL LOCK

      
Application Number 18466087
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-13
First Publication Date 2025-03-13
Owner Kiekert AG (Germany)
Inventor Pettengill, Robert S.

Abstract

A hood lock for a motor vehicle comprising a locking mechanism with a rotary latch and at least one pawl, a lock holder interacting with the locking mechanism, a release lever, the locked locking mechanism being able to be unlocked by means of the release lever, and the lock holder being transferable from a latching position into a support position after a first actuation, and the lock holder being transferable after a second actuation of the release lever into a release position, and a closing drive, wherein the locking mechanism can be moved by means of the closing drive from the support position into a main latching position, and wherein at least one position of the rotary latch can be detected by means of a switching means, and wherein at least one further switching means is provided for detecting the pawl position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 83/24 - Locks for luggage compartments, car boot lids or car bonnets for car bonnets
  • E05B 81/04 - Electrical
  • 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
  • E05B 81/28 - Linearly reciprocating elements
  • E05B 81/68 - Monitoring or sensing, e.g. by using switches or sensors the bolt position, i.e. the latching status by sensing the position of the detent

16.

METHOD FOR OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE LOCK WHICH CAN BE ELECTRICALLY ACTUATED BY MEANS OF AN OPENING SIGNAL

      
Application Number DE2024100709
Publication Number 2025/051321
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-09
Publication Date 2025-03-13
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Szegeny, Peter
  • Bendel, Thorsten
  • Herrmann, Michael
  • Bauer, Johannes
  • Knust, Dennis

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for operating a motor vehicle lock (110) which can be electrically actuated by means of an opening signal, comprising reversing (80) the motor vehicle lock (110) after an actuation (30) of the motor vehicle lock (HO), the reversing (80) being carried out depending on the opening signal having ceased and/or an ajar signal being received from an ajar device (130) of the motor vehicle lock (110). The invention also relates to a motor vehicle lock (110).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 81/58 - Control of actuators involving time control, e.g. for controlling run-time of electric motors

17.

CLOSING DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE LOCK

      
Application Number 18292411
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-07-20
First Publication Date 2025-03-13
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Krejcí, Martin
  • Vörös, Martin

Abstract

A closing device for a motor vehicle lock, in particular to a closing aid for a motor vehicle door lock. According to its basic design, said closing aid has a locking mechanism substantially consisting of a rotary latch and a pawl. Furthermore, an electric motor and a transmission downstream of the electric motor are implemented. The transmission operates preferably on the rotary latch at least during a closing operation. According to the invention, a handle is provided, which is mounted at a lock housing for mechanically interrupting the closing operation, said handle impinging a force flux element, which can be selectively engaged and disengaged, as a component of the transmission.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 81/20 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
  • E05B 81/06 - Electrical using rotary motors
  • E05B 81/36 - Geared sectors, e.g. fan-shaped gears
  • E05B 81/90 - Manual override in case of power failure
  • E05B 83/18 - Locks for luggage compartments, car boot lids or car bonnets for car boot lids or rear luggage compartments
  • E05B 83/26 - Emergency opening means for persons trapped in the luggage compartment

18.

AUTOMOTIVE HOUSING

      
Application Number DE2024100708
Publication Number 2025/051320
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-09
Publication Date 2025-03-13
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Inan, Ömer
  • Schiffer, Holger
  • Scholz, Michael
  • Szegeny, Peter
  • Ziganki, Andreas
  • Schmitz, Andreas

Abstract

The invention relates to an automotive housing, in particular an automotive lock housing and preferably an automotive door lock housing (1, 2), which is designed to receive a conductor track structure (3, 4). The housing is formed with a housing base (1) and a housing cover (2), wherein the housing cover (2) has at least one opening (2a) for externally electrically connecting the conductor track structure (3, 4) in the housing interior to a peripheral plug-in connector (7). At least one housing plug-in connector (6), arranged in or at the opening (2a), for making electrical contact with the conductor track structure (3, 4) is also provided. A plug-in connector adapter (8), which couples the housing plug-in connector (6) to the peripheral plug-in connector (7), is additionally provided according to the invention.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 5/00 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus
  • E05B 85/02 - Lock casings
  • H01R 13/74 - Means for mounting coupling parts to apparatus or structures, e.g. to a wall for mounting coupling parts in openings of a panel

19.

MOTOR VEHICLE LOCK HOUSING

      
Application Number DE2024100707
Publication Number 2025/045306
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-09
Publication Date 2025-03-06
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Zejda, Jan
  • Krejčí, Martin
  • Vörös, Martin

Abstract

The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock housing and in particular to a motor vehicle tailgate lock housing, as a carrier of electrical and/or electronic components (1), which is equipped with a receiving trough (3) for the components (1). The receiving trough (3) is at least partially filled with a potting compound (4) for sealing the components (1). According to the invention, the receiving trough (3) has at least one angled portion (5b) which is inclined in relation to a horizontal portion (5a), wherein the component (1) located in the angled portion (5b) is installed in a position compensating for the inclination (angle 0) such that the potting compound (4) can be introduced into both portions (5a, 5b) together in one step.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 85/02 - Lock casings
  • E05B 81/54 - Electrical circuits
  • E05B 83/18 - Locks for luggage compartments, car boot lids or car bonnets for car boot lids or rear luggage compartments

20.

CLOSING DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE LOCK

      
Application Number DE2024100735
Publication Number 2025/040214
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-15
Publication Date 2025-02-27
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor Basavarajappa, Madhu

Abstract

The invention relates to a closing device for a motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock. Said closing device has an electromotive closing drive (12) and a lever chain (6, 7) that can be at least partially acted on by said closing drive. Furthermore, a closing pawl (8) downstream of the lever chain (6, 7) is provided for driving a rotary latch (1) as a constituent part of a locking mechanism (1, 2) consisting of a rotary latch (1) and pawl (2). To interrupt a closing movement of the rotary latch (1), an actuating lever (6) of the lever chain (6, 7) is acted on. The actuating lever (6) releases the rotary latch (1) with respect to the lever chain (6, 7), and disengages the pawl (2) from the rotary latch (1). According to the invention, in order to release the rotary latch (1), the actuating lever (6) pivotally disengages the closing pawl (8) from the rotary latch (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
  • E05B 81/20 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
  • E05B 77/14 - Specially controlled locking actions in case of open doors or in case of doors moved from an open to a closed position, e.g. lock-out prevention or self-cancelling
  • E05B 81/06 - Electrical using rotary motors
  • E05B 81/66 - Monitoring or sensing, e.g. by using switches or sensors the bolt position, i.e. the latching status
  • E05B 81/76 - Detection of handle operationDetection of a user approaching a handleElectrical switching actions performed by handles

21.

COMBINED MOTOR VEHICLE LOCK

      
Application Number 18710827
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-14
First Publication Date 2025-02-20
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor Reddmann, Uwe

Abstract

A method for closing and opening a motor vehicle lock door and to a motor vehicle lock includes a locking mechanism with a rotary latch and at least one pawl, a rotational movement of the rotary latch being lockable in at least one latching position by means of the pawl, a closing device, wherein the locking mechanism can be transferred from a pre-latching position into a main latching position by means of the closing device, and an opening device, wherein a door element can be transferred from a closing position into an open position by means of the opening device, and wherein a coupling element can be controlled by a drive device such that an opening and closing of the door element can be made possible by means of the closing device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 81/20 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
  • E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt

22.

OPENING DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR ELEMENT

      
Application Number DE2024100620
Publication Number 2025/036518
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-10
Publication Date 2025-02-20
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor Berres, Michael

Abstract

The invention relates to an opening device (1) for a motor vehicle door element (2), in particular a side door (2), comprising an electrically operated door lock, an electrical drive unit (5), an adjustment means (4) and a spring element (20), located between the adjustment means (4) and the drive unit (5), and also comprising at least one sensor for sensing a position of the adjustment means (4), wherein the spring element (20) is designed as an overload protection (10).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05F 15/616 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms
  • E05F 15/63 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by swinging arms

23.

MOTOR VEHICLE LOCK, IN PARTICULAR MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR LOCK

      
Application Number DE2024100609
Publication Number 2025/031532
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-05
Publication Date 2025-02-13
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Inan, Ömer
  • Bendel, Thorsten
  • Schiffer, Holger
  • Scholz, Michael
  • Szegeny, Peter

Abstract

The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, which is equipped with a locking mechanism (1, 2) substantially comprising a rotary latch (1) and a pawl (2). Additionally, an actuating lever chain (3) which acts on the locking mechanism (1, 2) is provided, and an electromotive drive (4, 5, 6) for the actuating lever chain (3) is provided. Additionally, a child-proof locking element (7) is provided which is mechanically acted upon from outside of the lock housing (9, 10). Furthermore, the child-proof locking element (7) is paired with a sensor (11; 12, 13, 14) which scans the position of the child-proof locking element. According to the invention, the child-proof locking element (7) is designed to be mechanically separate from the actuation lever chain (3), and the electromotive drive (4, 5, 6) is loaded in accordance with signals of the sensor (11; 12, 13, 14) for selectively opening the locking mechanism (1, 2).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 77/26 - 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 specially adapted for child safety
  • E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
  • E05B 81/64 - Monitoring or sensing, e.g. by using switches or sensors

24.

MOTOR VEHICLE LOCK

      
Application Number DE2024100612
Publication Number 2025/031533
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-08
Publication Date 2025-02-13
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Inan, Ömer
  • Schiffer, Holger
  • Scholz, Michael
  • Schmitz, Andreas
  • Bendel, Thorsten
  • Szegeny, Peter

Abstract

The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, which is equipped with a locking mechanism (1, 2) substantially comprising a rotary latch (1) and a pawl (2). Additionally, a mechanical actuation element (9, 10), in particular an emergency actuation element (9, 10), is provided for a manual (emergency) opening process of the locking mechanism (1, 2). The actuation element (9, 10) is arranged at least partly outside of the lock housing (4). Furthermore, the actuation element (9, 10) acts on the locking mechanism (1, 2) by means of a transmission element (12, 13) for the purpose of the (emergency) opening process and is supplied with pressure by means of a user. According to the invention, the transmission element (12, 13) is designed to transfer the pressure forces from the actuation element (9, 10) to the locking mechanism (1, 2).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 1/00 - Knobs or handles for wingsKnobs, handles, or press buttons for locks or latches on wings
  • E05B 79/20 - Connections between movable lock parts using flexible connections, e.g. Bowden cables
  • E05B 79/22 - Operative connections between handles, sill buttons or lock knobs and the lock unit
  • E05B 81/90 - Manual override in case of power failure

25.

LOCK FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18457571
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-29
First Publication Date 2025-02-06
Owner Kiekert AG (Germany)
Inventor Hunt, Robert J.

Abstract

A lock for a motor vehicle, in particular an electrically actuatable lock, having a locking mechanism with a rotary latch and at least one pawl, wherein the rotary latch can be latched by means of the pawl at least in a main latching position, and having another latching element which is located in the engagement area between the rotary latch and the pawl and is arranged on the rotary latch, wherein the latching element is pivotably accommodated in the rotary latch, and a rolling movement is possible between the latching element and the pawl, wherein the pawl can be brought into engagement with the rotary latch.

IPC Classes  ?

26.

MOTOR VEHICLE LOCK - IN PARTICULAR, MOTOR VEHICLE SIDE DOOR LOCK

      
Application Number 18363951
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-02
First Publication Date 2025-02-06
Owner Kiekert AG (Germany)
Inventor Hunt, Robert J.

Abstract

A motor vehicle lock, and in particular a motor vehicle side door lock, having a locking mechanism with a rotary latch and at least one pawl, wherein a rotary movement of the rotary latch can be blocked in at least one latching position by means of the pawl; a lock case; and a bearing point, accommodated in the lock case, for at least one locking mechanism part, wherein the motor vehicle lock can be mounted on the motor vehicle by means of the lock case, and wherein the motor vehicle lock can be mounted on the motor vehicle by means of at least one bearing point.

IPC Classes  ?

27.

MOTOR VEHICLE LOCK, IN PARTICULAR MOTOR VEHICLE SIDE DOOR

      
Application Number IB2024056610
Publication Number 2025/027424
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-08
Publication Date 2025-02-06
Owner KIEKERT AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hunt, Robert J.
  • Brown, Scott

Abstract

The subject of the invention is a motor vehicle door lock having a locking mechanism (5) with a rotary latch (6) and at least one pawl (7), wherein the rotary latch (6) can be engaged in at least one engaging position by means of the pawl (7); a release lever (8), wherein the locking mechanism (5) can be transferred from the engaging position to a release position by means of the release lever (8); an electrical drive unit (10, 11, 12) and an actuating lever (9), wherein the actuating lever (9) can be actuated by the drive unit (10, 11, 13) and the locking mechanism (5) can be unlocked at least indirectly by means of the actuating lever (9), wherein the actuating lever (9) and a gearwheel (10) of the drive unit (10, 11, 13) can be mounted on a common shaft (19).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 81/06 - Electrical using rotary motors
  • E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
  • E05B 81/34 - Details of the actuator transmission of geared transmissions
  • E05B 77/36 - Noise preventionAnti-rattling means
  • E05B 81/90 - Manual override in case of power failure
  • E05B 85/02 - Lock casings

28.

MOTOR VEHICLE LOCK - IN PARTICULAR, MOTOR VEHICLE SIDE DOOR LOCK

      
Application Number IB2024056616
Publication Number 2025/027425
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-08
Publication Date 2025-02-06
Owner KIEKERT AG (Germany)
Inventor Hunt, Robert J.

Abstract

The subject matter of the invention is a motor vehicle lock (1), and in particular a motor vehicle side door lock (1), having a locking mechanism (5) with a rotary latch (6) and at least one pawl (7), wherein a rotary movement of the rotary 5 latch (6) can be blocked in at least one latching position by means of the pawl (7); a lock case (3); and a bearing point (15, 16), accommodated in the lock case (3), for at least one locking mechanism part (6, 7), wherein the motor vehicle lock (1) can be mounted on the motor vehicle by means of the lock case (3), and wherein the motor vehicle lock (1) can be mounted on the motor 10 vehicle by means of at least one bearing point (15, 16).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 79/04 - Mounting of lock casings to the vehicle, e.g. to the wing
  • E05B 85/02 - Lock casings
  • E05B 77/10 - Allowing opening in case of deformed bodywork, e.g. by preventing deformation of lock parts

29.

MOTOR-VEHICLE LOCK

      
Application Number 18718202
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-16
First Publication Date 2025-02-06
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Szegeny, Peter
  • Schönenberg, Thomas
  • Schiffer, Holger
  • Scholz, Michael
  • Inan, Ömer

Abstract

A motor vehicle, having a locking mechanism with a rotary latch and at least one catch, with a latching element arranged in an engagement region between the rotary latch and the catch, wherein the latching element can be pivoted, and at least held, on the rotary latch, and wherein at least one means for continuously guiding the latching element is provided on the motor-vehicle lock.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 85/26 - Cooperation between bolts and detents

30.

MOTOR VEHICLE LOCK, IN PARTICULAR MOTOR VEHICLE SIDE DOOR LOCK

      
Application Number 18363938
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-02
First Publication Date 2025-02-06
Owner Kiekert AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hunt, Robert J.
  • Brown, Scott

Abstract

A motor vehicle door lock having a locking mechanism with a rotary latch and at least one pawl, wherein the rotary latch can be engaged in at least one engaging position by means of the pawl; a release lever, wherein the locking mechanism can be transferred from the engaging position to a release position by means of the release lever; an electrical drive unit and an actuating lever, wherein the actuating lever can be actuated by the drive unit and the locking mechanism can be unlocked at least indirectly by means of the actuating lever, wherein the actuating lever and a gearwheel of the drive unit can be mounted on a common shaft.

IPC Classes  ?

31.

LOCK FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number US2024039110
Publication Number 2025/029521
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-23
Publication Date 2025-02-06
Owner KIEKERT AG (Germany)
Inventor Hunt, Robert J.

Abstract

The object of the invention is a lock for a motor vehicle, in particular an electrically actuatable lock (1), having a locking mechanism (2) with a rotary latch (7) and at least one pawl (9), wherein the rotary latch (7) can be latched by means of the pawl at least in a main latching position (19), and having another latching element (8) which is located in the engagement area between the rotary latch (7) and the pawl (9) and is arranged on the rotary latch, wherein the latching element (8) is pivotably accommodated in the rotary latch (7), and a rolling movement is possible between the latching element (8) and the pawl (9), wherein the pawl (9) can be brought into engagement with the rotary latch (7).

IPC Classes  ?

32.

CHARGING CONNECTOR FOR ELECTRIC AND HYBRID VEHICLES

      
Application Number DE2024100555
Publication Number 2025/021243
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-21
Publication Date 2025-01-30
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Sturm, Christian
  • Drost, Bernhard
  • Bauer, Christian
  • Berres, Michael
  • Landskron, Robert

Abstract

The invention relates to a charging connector (1) for electric and hybrid vehicles (18), comprising a housing (7), charging contacts (2) arranged in the housing (7), a heat accumulator (5) formed in the housing, wherein the heat accumulator heat-conductingly contacts at least one charging contact (2) having a longitudinal axis such that dissipation of heat from the charging contact (2) to the heat accumulator is made possible, and the heat accumulator is supported on the charging contact (2) so as to be able to slide along the longitudinal axis. In this manner, good heat dissipation can be achieved in a simple way in a charging connector (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • H01R 3/00 - Electrically-conductive connections not otherwise provided for
  • B60L 53/302 - Cooling of charging equipment
  • H01R 3/08 - Electrically-conductive connections not otherwise provided for for making connection to a liquid

33.

MOTOR VEHICLE LOCK WITH AT LEAST ONE GREASING CHANNEL

      
Application Number DE2024100606
Publication Number 2025/021246
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-04
Publication Date 2025-01-30
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Sturm, Christian
  • Bendel, Thorsten

Abstract

The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock (8, 20) having a locking mechanism (23) with a rotary latch (32) and at least one pawl (33), a greasing channel (9, 10, 11, 21), wherein the greasing channel (9, 10, 11, 21) allows two components (15, 16, 22, 32, 33) which engage into one another to be lubricated in a directed manner, and wherein the at least one greasing channel (9, 10, 11, 21) is at least partly arranged in a housing (1) of the motor vehicle lock (8, 20).

IPC Classes  ?

34.

MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR ARRANGEMENT

      
Application Number 18714312
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-16
First Publication Date 2025-01-23
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Klocke, Tobias
  • Bendel, Thorsten
  • Reddmann, Uwe

Abstract

A motor vehicle door arrangement is equipped with at least one electromotive drive for positioning a door leaf in a predetermined gap position relative to a motor vehicle body. A state sensor which is connected to a control unit and detects the state of the door leaf is also provided. The control unit acts on the electromotive drive in accordance with signals of the state sensor, wherein the electromotive drive is preferably only acted on if the positioning of the door leaf, based on the state, requires this. According to the invention, for this purpose, the electromotive drive acts on a body component via a switch lever, equipped with its own switch sensor, in order to position the door leaf.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 81/20 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
  • E05B 81/06 - Electrical using rotary motors
  • E05B 81/70 - Monitoring or sensing, e.g. by using switches or sensors the wing position

35.

MOTOR VEHICLE LOCK

      
Application Number 18714818
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-16
First Publication Date 2025-01-23
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor Reddmann, Uwe

Abstract

A motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, which is equipped with a locking mechanism consisting substantially of a rotary latch and a pawl. An electromotive drive is also implemented, which performs actuating movements using a drive element. There is also a blocking element for the drive element. According to the invention, the blocking element is designed as a blocking lever which is rotatable about a pin and which pivots into its blocking position by means of an actuating movement of the drive element. In this way, the actuating movement of the drive element and a subsequent reversing movement take place in a purely motorized manner and without spring force, specifically until the blocking position is reached.

IPC Classes  ?

  • 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
  • E05B 81/06 - Electrical using rotary motors
  • E05B 81/34 - Details of the actuator transmission of geared transmissions

36.

VEHICLE DOOR LATCH AND METHOD FOR DIAGNOSING A SWITCH OF A VEHICLE DOOR LATCH

      
Application Number EP2024070333
Publication Number 2025/017099
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-17
Publication Date 2025-01-23
Owner KIEKERT AG (Germany)
Inventor Merletti, Marco

Abstract

The invention relates to a vehicle door latch (1) for locking a door (3) of a motor vehicle (2), comprising a diagnosable switch (4) comprising a parallel resistor (6), a switch (7) configured for determining a position of the door (3) and a series resistor (8), whereby the parallel resistor (6) is connected in parallel to the switch (7) and in series with the series resistor (8), and a diagnosis circuit (5) comprising a diode (10), a pull up resistor (11) configured for receiving a pull up voltage from a power source (16), a voltage divider (12) comprising a midpoint (13) and a microcontroller (14), whereby the diode (10) is connected between the series resistor (8) and the voltage divider (12), the midpoint (13) is connected to the microcontroller (14), an anode of the diode (10) facing the voltage divider (12) is connected to the pull up resistor (11) and the microcontroller (14) is configured for determining if a midpoint voltage of the midpoint (13) correlates to a switching position of the switch (7).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H03K 17/18 - Modifications for indicating state of switch
  • E05B 81/64 - Monitoring or sensing, e.g. by using switches or sensors

37.

MOTOR VEHICLE LOCKING DEVICE

      
Application Number 18715295
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-01
First Publication Date 2025-01-23
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor Handke, Armin

Abstract

A motor vehicle locking device is equipped with a coupling arrangement consisting essentially of an actuating lever and a release lever that can be coupled releasably thereto. The actuating lever and the release lever can be coupled to one another starting from an uncoupled basic position by a two-stroke actuation of the actuating lever. An accumulator lever storing the first stroke of the operating lever is additionally provided so that, during its second stroke, the operating lever can act upon the release lever that follows the accumulator lever. According to the invention, a safety lever is provided as a complement, which suppresses in its “secured” position a subsequent movement of the release lever during the second stroke of the actuating lever and permits said movement in its “unsecured” position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 81/46 - Clutches
  • E05B 81/04 - Electrical
  • E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
  • E05B 81/64 - Monitoring or sensing, e.g. by using switches or sensors
  • E05B 85/26 - Cooperation between bolts and detents

38.

MOTOR VEHICLE LOCK, IN PARTICULAR MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR LOCK

      
Application Number DE2024100575
Publication Number 2025/016504
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-27
Publication Date 2025-01-23
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor Basavarajappa, Madhu

Abstract

The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock. The lock has, in its basic design, a lock plate (1). It furthermore has a locking mechanism (2, 3) which is mounted on the lock plate (1) and which consists substantially of a rotary latch (2) and a pawl (3) as locking mechanism parts (2, 3). Also provided is a blocking unit (6; 8, 9) which prevents axial movements of a locking mechanism part (2, 3) relative to the lock plate (1). According to the invention, the blocking unit (6; 8, 9) is formed in at least two parts, having a contour (8) on the locking mechanism part (2, 3) and a corresponding mating contour (9) on the lock plate (1), which contours engage with one another for example in the event of a crash-induced deformation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 77/04 - Preventing unwanted lock actuation, e.g. unlatching, at the moment of collision

39.

LOCK FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18350373
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-11
First Publication Date 2025-01-16
Owner Kiekert AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hunt, Robert J.
  • Kloubert, Dimo

Abstract

A lock for a motor vehicle, in particular a side door lock, comprising a locking mechanism consisting of a rotary latch and at least one pawl, wherein the locking mechanism parts are each rotatably mounted in a lock case by means of a metal spindle, and a reinforcement plate, wherein the spindles of the rotary latch and at least one pawl can be connected by means of the reinforcement plate, and wherein the reinforcement plate is operatively connected to the lock housing in such a way that stabilization of the lock housing can be achieved.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 79/08 - Mounting of individual lock elements in the lock, e.g. levers

40.

ACTUATOR FOR MOTOR VEHICLE APPLICATIONS

      
Application Number 18712395
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-16
First Publication Date 2025-01-09
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Berres, Michael
  • Adamik, Stefan

Abstract

An actuator having a housing with a housing shell and at least one housing cover, wherein the housing parts can be connected together over a contact region by means of laser welding; a first sealed chamber in which a drive unit is arranged; and at least one second sealed chamber. A separation of the sealed chambers can be achieved by means of weldable connecting webs in the interior of the housing, and a passage between the chambers can be sealed by a seal in the connecting webs. Different levels of tightness can be formed in the sealed chambers.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 79/02 - Mounting of vehicle locks or parts thereof
  • B29C 65/16 - Laser beam
  • E05B 77/34 - Protection against weather or dirt, e.g. against water ingress
  • E05B 81/06 - Electrical using rotary motors

41.

MOTOR VEHICLE LOCK

      
Application Number DE2024100560
Publication Number 2025/008023
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-25
Publication Date 2025-01-09
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hense, Klaus
  • Eichel, Dirk
  • Mittelbach, Stephan

Abstract

The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock, in particular an electrically actuatable motor vehicle lock, comprising a locking mechanism having a rotary latch (1, 17) and having at least one pawl, wherein the rotary latch (1, 17) is latchable in at least one latching position by means of the pawl, and wherein the rotary latch (1, 17) is designed to have a first load arm (4, 22), which in the latched state engages with a lock holder (7), and to have a second catch arm (5), which during the latching process enters into engagement with the lock holder (7), and the load arm (4, 22) has, in an end region (16, 25), at least a material thickness (d) that differs from a material thickness (D) of the rotary latch (1, 17), and wherein a latching element (14) is received in the end region (16, 25) of the rotary latch (1, 17).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 17/00 - Accessories in connection with locks
  • E05B 77/40 - Lock elements covered by silencing layers, e.g. coatings
  • E05B 85/24 - Bolts rotating about an axis
  • E05B 85/26 - Cooperation between bolts and detents

42.

MOTOR VEHICLE LOCK, IN PARTICULAR MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR LOCK

      
Application Number 18689230
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-08-22
First Publication Date 2025-01-02
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Scholz, Michael
  • Schiffer, Holger
  • Inan, Ömer
  • Waldmann, Thomas
  • Szegeny, Peter

Abstract

A motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, which is equipped with a locking mechanism consisting essentially of a rotary latch and a pawl as locking mechanism components. In addition, a latching element, which is mounted on the rotary latch and/or the pawl so as to be pivotable primarily in a locking mechanism plane, is provided in an engagement region between the two locking mechanism components. In order to axially secure the latching element, according to the invention, at least one locking mechanism component is equipped with a cover which is made of the same material and at least partly extends over the latching element.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 85/26 - Cooperation between bolts and detents
  • E05B 77/36 - Noise preventionAnti-rattling means

43.

SET FOR PRODUCING A CHARGING PLUG CONNECTOR FOR ELECTRIC AND HYBRID VEHICLES

      
Application Number DE2024100471
Publication Number 2025/002500
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-05-22
Publication Date 2025-01-02
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Berres, Michael
  • Djedovic, Benjamin

Abstract

The invention relates to a set for producing a charging plug connector (1) for electric and hybrid vehicles, comprising a housing (6), a first pair (11) of charging contacts (2) for contacting corresponding charging contacts (3) of a corresponding charging plug connector (4), and a second pair (13) of charging contacts (2) for contacting corresponding charging contacts (3) of a corresponding charging plug connector (4). Each of the charging contacts (2) has a contact element (5), and all of the contact elements (5) are at least partly cylindrical contact pins or contact sleeves with a respective at least partly cylindrical bore. The housing (6) has a pair of receiving areas (9) for receiving either the first pair (11) of charging contacts (2) or the second pair (13) of charging contacts (2), and the charging contacts (2) of the first pair (11) and the charging contacts (2) of the second pair (13) are designed such that when the first pair of charging contacts are arranged in the receiving areas (9), the central axes (12) of the contact elements (5) of the first pair (11) are mutually spaced by a greater distance than the central axes (12) of the contact elements (5) of the second pair (13) when the second pair of charging contacts are arranged in the receiving areas (9). In this manner, a set is provided for producing charging plug connectors with which the compatibility of the charging plug connectors is expanded.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 27/00 - Coupling parts adapted for co-operation with two or more dissimilar counterparts
  • B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • H01R 13/42 - Securing in a demountable manner

44.

MOTOR VEHICLE LOCK

      
Application Number DE2024100454
Publication Number 2024/260484
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-05-16
Publication Date 2024-12-26
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bendel, Thorsten
  • Klocke, Tobias

Abstract

The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, which is equipped with a locking mechanism substantially comprising a rotary latch and a pawl. In addition, a release lever is provided to actuate the pawl and to open the lock. According to the invention, the release lever is designed in two parts with a pawl release lever acting on the pawl and an actuating release lever interacting with, for example, an actuating lever and/or drive. Both levers are either coupled together or decoupled from each other via a linearly displaceable coupling element.

IPC Classes  ?

  • 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
  • E05B 83/36 - Locks for passenger or like doors
  • E05B 79/08 - Mounting of individual lock elements in the lock, e.g. levers
  • E05B 81/34 - Details of the actuator transmission of geared transmissions

45.

LOCK STRIKER FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR LOCK

      
Application Number DE2024100455
Publication Number 2024/260485
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-05-16
Publication Date 2024-12-26
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor Basavarajappa, Madhu

Abstract

The invention relates to a lock striker (1) for a motor vehicle door lock, comprising a lock striker plate (6) and a lock striker bracket (2) which consists of a locking pin (3), a central piece (4) and a connecting pin (5), wherein the lock striker bracket (2) has free ends (10, 11), and the free ends (10, 11) extend through the lock striker plate (6) and are connected to the lock striker plate (6) by means of a forming operation, wherein the free ends (10, 12) are connected to the lock striker plate (6) by means of a bending operation.

IPC Classes  ?

46.

MOTOR VEHICLE LOCK

      
Application Number DE2024100550
Publication Number 2024/260513
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-20
Publication Date 2024-12-26
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Inan, Ömer
  • Szegeny, Peter
  • Schmitz, Andreas
  • Scholz, Michael
  • Schiffer, Holger
  • Herrmann, Michael

Abstract

The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock comprising a locking mechanism with a rotary latch (1) and at least one pawl (14), wherein the rotary latch (1) can be latched in at least one latching position by means of the pawl (14), and wherein the rotary latch (1) is formed with a first, load arm (4), which is in engagement with a lock striker (7) in the latched state, and with a second, catch arm (5), which comes into engagement with the lock striker (7) during latching, and the load arm (4) is formed with an embossment (10), wherein the embossment (10) terminates before a free end (11) of the load arm (4).

IPC Classes  ?

47.

MOTOR VEHICLE LOCK

      
Application Number DE2024100460
Publication Number 2024/260486
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-05-16
Publication Date 2024-12-26
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor Reddmann, Uwe

Abstract

The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock (1, 23), comprising: a locking mechanism (2, 24) having a rotary latch (3) and at least one pawl (4, 25), wherein a rotary movement of the rotary latch (3) can be locked in at least one latching position by means of the pawl (4, 25); a closing device (11, 29), wherein the locking mechanism (2, 24) can be transferred from a pre-latching position to a main latching position by means of the closing device (11, 29); an opening device, wherein a door element can be transferred from a closed position to an open position by means of the opening device; and a drive unit, wherein unlocking of the locking mechanism (2, 24) can be enabled by means of the drive unit, and wherein selective closing or opening of the door element can be enabled by means of at least one movement of part of the locking mechanism (2, 24).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 79/20 - Connections between movable lock parts using flexible connections, e.g. Bowden cables
  • E05B 81/20 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
  • E05B 85/26 - Cooperation between bolts and detents
  • E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt

48.

MOTOR VEHICLE LOCK HAVING AN ELECTRONIC CONTROL DEVICE

      
Application Number DE2024100513
Publication Number 2024/260503
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-10
Publication Date 2024-12-26
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Inan, Ömer
  • Szegeny, Peter
  • Schiffer, Holger
  • Scholz, Michael
  • Schmitz, Andreas

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing an electrical connection between an energy store and a control device and to a motor vehicle lock with integrated control device, wherein the control device comprises a printed circuit board with electronic components (3) arranged thereon and connected to the printed circuit board (2) and with at least one energy store (4) connected to the printed circuit board (2), wherein the energy store (4) is releasably connected to the printed circuit board (2).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 79/02 - Mounting of vehicle locks or parts thereof
  • E05B 81/80 - Electrical circuits characterised by the power supplyEmergency power operation

49.

MOTOR VEHICLE AND USE OF A TRACTION BATTERY

      
Application Number 18689183
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-08-18
First Publication Date 2024-12-19
Owner KIEKERT AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bendel, Thorsten
  • Handke, Armin
  • Klocke, Tobias

Abstract

A motor vehicle, in particular electric motor vehicle or hybrid motor vehicle, which is equipped with at least one electromotively actuable motor vehicle lock, and with at least one on-board battery and with an emergency battery for application of an electromotive drive of the motor vehicle lock during normal operation and during emergency operation. According to the invention, a traction battery provided for driving the motor vehicle acts as the emergency battery during emergency operation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 81/82 - Electrical circuits characterised by the power supplyEmergency power operation using batteries other than the vehicle main battery
  • B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
  • B60L 58/20 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries of two or more battery modules having different nominal voltages
  • B60L 58/24 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries

50.

ELECTROMOTIVE DRIVE FOR MOTOR VEHICLE APPLICATIONS

      
Application Number 18546858
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-01-13
First Publication Date 2024-12-19
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Szegeny, Peter
  • Inan, Ömer
  • Schiffer, Holger
  • Scholz, Michael
  • Reusch, Manuel

Abstract

An electromotive drive for motor vehicle applications, which is equipped with an electric motor, a drive wheel that interacts with the electric motor, in particular a worm wheel having a cam contour, and a lever that can be impacted by the cam contour. The cam contour completes a full rotation in order to impact the lever. According to the invention, the cam contour is designed to exceed a full rotation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 37/12 - Gearings comprising primarily toothed or friction gearing, links or levers, and cams, or members of at least two of these three types
  • E05B 81/06 - Electrical using rotary motors
  • E05B 81/30 - Rotary elements
  • E05B 81/34 - Details of the actuator transmission of geared transmissions
  • E05B 81/42 - Cams

51.

MOTOR VEHICLE LOCK, IN PARTICULAR MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR LOCK

      
Application Number 18699711
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-28
First Publication Date 2024-12-12
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Szegeny, Peter
  • Inan, Ömer
  • Suholutskaja, Elena
  • Scholz, Michael
  • Schiffer, Holger

Abstract

A motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, which is equipped with: a locking mechanism consisting substantially of the locking mechanism components of a rotary latch and a pawl; at least one sensor for sensing the position of the rotary latch and the pawl; and at least one sensing element between the sensor and the associated locking mechanism component. The sensing element has a pawl contour and a rotary latch contour for sensing a closed position of the pawl on the one hand and the rotary latch on the other hand. Furthermore, the sensing element is designed to be rotatable relative to an axis. In addition, the sensing element is prestressed in the direction of the locking mechanism by means of a spring. According to the invention, the spring is designed to be stationary and is equipped with a spread-apart spring arm which acts on the sensing element.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 81/68 - Monitoring or sensing, e.g. by using switches or sensors the bolt position, i.e. the latching status by sensing the position of the detent
  • E05B 85/24 - Bolts rotating about an axis
  • E05B 85/26 - Cooperation between bolts and detents

52.

MOTOR VEHICLE LOCK, IN PARTICULAR MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR LOCK

      
Application Number 18700491
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-10-11
First Publication Date 2024-12-12
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor Fuchs, Carsten

Abstract

A motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, which is equipped with a locking mechanism made substantially of a rotary latch and a pawl. Furthermore, an electromotive drive and an actuating lever mechanism with at least one release lever and a control lever are implemented. The drive can operate both on the release lever for opening the locking mechanism and the control lever. According to the invention, a force transmission element that cooperates with the release lever is provided for emergency opening of the locking mechanism.

IPC Classes  ?

  • 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
  • E05B 81/06 - Electrical using rotary motors
  • E05B 81/90 - Manual override in case of power failure

53.

MOTOR VEHICLE LOCK, IN PARTICULAR MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR LOCK

      
Application Number 18699713
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-28
First Publication Date 2024-12-12
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Suholutskaja, Elena
  • Szegeny, Peter

Abstract

A motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, the basic construction of which is equipped with a locking mechanism consisting essentially of a rotary latch and a pawl as locking mechanism components. Moreover, at least one sensor for sensing the position of the rotary latch and the pawl is implemented. Furthermore, at least one contact element, which is biased by a spring, is implemented between the sensor and the associated locking mechanism component. The contact element is designed to rotate about an axis. According to the invention, the spring is mounted on the contact element and equipped with limbs on both sides for an interaction with the rotary latch and a housing stop.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 81/68 - Monitoring or sensing, e.g. by using switches or sensors the bolt position, i.e. the latching status by sensing the position of the detent
  • E05B 85/24 - Bolts rotating about an axis
  • E05B 85/26 - Cooperation between bolts and detents

54.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING MOVEMENTS OF AT LEAST ONE MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR OF A PARKED MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18699612
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-28
First Publication Date 2024-12-05
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor Kunst, Frank

Abstract

A method for controlling movements of at least one motor vehicle door of a parked motor vehicle. First, the presence of at least one living being inside the motor vehicle is determined using at least one sensor. Then, an increase in temperature inside the motor vehicle is detected using a further second sensor. A control unit evaluates the above-mentioned sensor signals so that an actuator opens the motor vehicle door. According to the invention, an opening device for the motor vehicle door is used as the actuator.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05F 15/71 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to temperature changes, rain, wind or noise
  • E05B 77/54 - Automatic securing or unlocking of bolts triggered by certain vehicle parameters, e.g. exceeding a speed threshold
  • E05B 81/04 - Electrical
  • E05B 81/56 - Control of actuators
  • E05F 15/73 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to movement or presence of persons or objects

55.

VEHICLE DOOR LATCH

      
Application Number EP2024064837
Publication Number 2024/246161
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-05-29
Publication Date 2024-12-05
Owner KIEKERT AG (Germany)
Inventor Merletti, Marco

Abstract

The invention relates to an electronic circuit (22) for a vehicle door latch (1) of a motor vehicle (2) and configured to receive a main supply voltage from a main power source (8) of the motor vehicle (2) during a normal operating condition, comprising a supercapacitor group (3) configured for storing energy during the normal operating condition and for providing a backup supply voltage during an abnormal operating condition different from the normal operating condition, a boost converter (7) being fed by the supercapacitor group (3) and configured for providing a boost converted backup supply voltage during the abnormal operating condition, an integrated circuit (9) configured for controlling actuating of an electric motor (4) of the vehicle door latch (1) based on the boost converted backup supply voltage during the abnormal operating condition, and a buck boost converter (6) being fed by the supercapacitor group (3) and configured for feeding the integrated circuit (9) with a buck boost converted backup supply voltage during the abnormal operating condition.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 7/34 - Parallel operation in networks using both storage and other DC sources, e.g. providing buffering
  • E05B 81/86 - Electrical circuits characterised by the power supplyEmergency power operation using capacitors
  • H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over
  • E05B 81/54 - Electrical circuits

56.

LOCKING MECHANISM PART FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE LOCK

      
Application Number DE2024100378
Publication Number 2024/235392
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-04-26
Publication Date 2024-11-21
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Preuss, Stefan
  • Roussel, Cyrille
  • Müller, Philipp
  • Inan, Ömer
  • Scholz, Michael

Abstract

The invention relates to a locking mechanism part (16, 28), in particular a rotary latch (16, 28) or a pawl, for a motor vehicle lock, the locking mechanism part comprising at least one locking face (30, 31), a first metallic main body (1, 19), a second metallic main body (14, 23) and a plastics layer (15, 27), wherein the plastics layer (15, 27) partially surrounds the main bodies (1, 14, 19, 23) and is arranged at least partially between the main bodies (1, 14, 19, 23), and wherein the plastics layer (15, 27) at least partially forms a part of the locking face (30, 31).

IPC Classes  ?

57.

MOTOR VEHICLE LOCK

      
Application Number 18689227
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-08-19
First Publication Date 2024-11-14
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Szegeny, Peter
  • Schiffer, Holger
  • Scholz, Michael
  • Schmitz, Andreas
  • Inan, Ömer
  • Reusch, Manuel

Abstract

A motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, which is equipped with a locking mechanism consisting essentially of a rotary latch and a pawl. Furthermore, an electromotive drive is provided at least for unlocking the locking mechanism. In addition, a manually loadable emergency actuation element is provided for unlocking the locking mechanism in the event of an emergency, said emergency actuation element being arranged at least in part outside a lock housing and acting on the locking mechanism by means of at least one transmission element to perform an emergency unlocking operation. According to the invention, the emergency actuation element, in combination with the transmission element, is coupled to a triggering lever via at least one through-hole in the lock housing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 81/06 - Electrical using rotary motors
  • E05B 77/34 - Protection against weather or dirt, e.g. against water ingress
  • E05B 79/20 - Connections between movable lock parts using flexible connections, e.g. Bowden cables
  • E05B 81/34 - Details of the actuator transmission of geared transmissions
  • E05B 81/90 - Manual override in case of power failure
  • E05B 85/02 - Lock casings

58.

CHARGING CONNECTOR FOR ELECTRIC AND HYBRID VEHICLES

      
Application Number DE2024100313
Publication Number 2024/230882
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-04-12
Publication Date 2024-11-14
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor Eggert, Marco

Abstract

The invention relates to a charging connector for electric and hybrid vehicles (60), comprising a housing (6), charging contacts (2) which are arranged in the housing (6) and which can be contacted by corresponding charging contacts (3) of a corresponding charging connector (4) through an opening (8) of the housing (6), two electric connections (14) which are formed in the housing (6), a movable cover (10) which seals the opening (8) in a sealing position and releases the opening (8) in order to be contacted by the corresponding charging contacts (3) in an open position, a circumferential seal (18) which is formed on the cover face facing the opening (8), wherein the seal (18) rests against the housing (6) in the sealing position such that the cover (10) seals the opening (8) by means of the seal (18) in the sealing position, and a heating element (12) which is formed in the interior of the seal (18), wherein in the sealing position, each end of the heating element (12) is connected to a respective connection (14) in a galvanically conductive manner such that a current flow produces a heating of the heating element (12) and thus an accompanying heating of the seal (18). In this manner, a weather-resistant plug connector (1) with a cover (10) is provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles

59.

LOCK FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number DE2024100375
Publication Number 2024/230891
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-04-26
Publication Date 2024-11-14
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Inan, Ömer
  • Scholz, Michael
  • Schiffer, Holger
  • Szegeny, Peter

Abstract

The invention relates to a lock (1) for a motor vehicle, in particular an electrically actuatable lock (1), comprising a locking mechanism (2) having a rotary latch (4) and at least one pawl (5, 6), wherein: the rotary latch (4) can be engaged at least in a main catch position by means of the pawl (5, 6), and a further catch element (15) located in the engaging region between the rotary latch (4) and pawl (5, 6) and pivotally mounted in the rotary latch (4), wherein a position of the rotary latch (4) can be immediately detected by a switching means (24).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 15/10 - Bolts of locks or night latches
  • E05B 77/40 - Lock elements covered by silencing layers, e.g. coatings
  • E05B 81/66 - Monitoring or sensing, e.g. by using switches or sensors the bolt position, i.e. the latching status
  • E05B 85/24 - Bolts rotating about an axis
  • E05B 85/26 - Cooperation between bolts and detents

60.

MOTOR VEHICLE LOCKING DEVICES

      
Application Number DE2024100376
Publication Number 2024/230892
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-04-26
Publication Date 2024-11-14
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Inan, Ömer
  • Szegeny, Peter
  • Schiffer, Holger
  • Scholz, Michael
  • Schmitz, Andreas
  • Bendel, Thorsten

Abstract

The invention relates to a motor vehicle locking device, in particular a motor vehicle lock and preferably a motor vehicle door lock. The locking device is made of a locking mechanism (2, 3) which is mounted in or on a lock plate (1) and consists, essentially, of a rotary latch (2) and a pawl (3). The rotary latch (2) has a contact arm (2a), a load arm (2b), and an inlet opening (2c) which is provided between the two arms (2a,2b) for receiving a lock mounting (4). Furthermore, a support element (6) which is connected to the lock plate (1) is provided for transmitting forces (F) acting on the lock mounting (4), which is caught by the rotary latch (2) in the locked state, to the lock plate (1) via the rotary latch (2). According to the invention, the load arm (2b) of the rotary latch (2) is supported against the support element (6). Alternatively, a protrusion (10) which is connected to the rotary latch (2) can also be supported against the support element (6).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 77/02 - Vehicle locks characterised by special functions or purposes for accident situations
  • E05B 77/10 - Allowing opening in case of deformed bodywork, e.g. by preventing deformation of lock parts

61.

DRIVE UNIT FOR MOTOR-VEHICLE APPLICATIONS

      
Application Number 18689228
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-08-19
First Publication Date 2024-11-14
Owner KIEKERT AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Szegeny, Peter
  • Scholz, Michael
  • Schiffer, Holger

Abstract

A drive unit for motor-vehicle applications, comprising an electromotive drive and an actuation rod which is mounted, at one end, on the drive and is acted upon by the drive. The drive acts eccentrically on the actuation rod, wherein for this purpose a drive cam of the drive engages in a drive cut-out of the actuation rod. Moreover, a guide cam, which engages in a guide cut-out in the actuation rod, is provided. The drive cam and the guide cam are arranged at a drive wheel of the electromotive drive. According to the invention, the electromotive drive has at least one evoloid gear stage.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 81/06 - Electrical using rotary motors
  • E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
  • E05B 81/28 - Linearly reciprocating elements
  • E05B 81/42 - Cams

62.

MOTOR VEHICLE LOCK, IN PARTICULAR MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR LOCK

      
Application Number 18293041
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-08-19
First Publication Date 2024-11-14
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor Szegeny, Peter

Abstract

A motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, preferably an electric lock, which is equipped with an electromotive drive and a locking mechanism that can be actuated by the drive and consists substantially of a rotary latch and a pawl. The drive is provided with at least one evoloid gear stage. According to the invention, a latching element, which is mounted on the rotary latch and/or the pawl so as to be pivotable primarily in a locking mechanism plane, is arranged in the engagement region between the rotary latch and the pawl.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
  • E05B 81/06 - Electrical using rotary motors
  • E05B 81/30 - Rotary elements
  • E05B 81/34 - Details of the actuator transmission of geared transmissions
  • E05B 81/44 - Cams in the form of grooves

63.

CHARGING SOCKET WITH INTERNAL HEAT SINK

      
Application Number DE2024100310
Publication Number 2024/230881
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-04-12
Publication Date 2024-11-14
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bauer, Christian
  • Berres, Michael
  • Drost, Bernhard
  • Landskron, Robert
  • Sturm, Christian

Abstract

The invention relates to a charging plug-in connector (1) for electric and hybrid vehicles (18), comprising a housing (3), charging contacts (2) arranged in the housing (3), and a cooling body (5) that contacts at least one charging contact (2), wherein at least one charging contact (2) is formed at least in two parts with a first charging contact element (2.1) and a second charging contact element (2.2), and the cooling body (5) is arranged between the first charging contact element (2.1) and the second charging contact element (2.2), so that thermal energy can be discharged from the charging contact (2) to the cooling body (5).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles

64.

LOCK FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number DE2024100374
Publication Number 2024/230890
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-04-26
Publication Date 2024-11-14
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Inan, Ömer
  • Scholz, Michael
  • Schiffer, Holger
  • Szegeny, Peter

Abstract

The invention relates to a lock (1) for a motor vehicle, in particular an electrically actuatable lock (1), comprising a locking mechanism (2) having a rotary latch (4) and at least one pawl (5, 6), wherein the rotary latch (4) can be engaged at least in a main catch position by means of the pawl (5, 6), and a further catch element (15) located in the engaging region between the rotary latch (4) and pawl (5) and pivotally mounted in the rotary latch (4), wherein a position of the pawl (5, 6) can be immediately detected by a switching means (11, 12).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 77/40 - Lock elements covered by silencing layers, e.g. coatings
  • E05B 81/20 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
  • E05B 81/68 - Monitoring or sensing, e.g. by using switches or sensors the bolt position, i.e. the latching status by sensing the position of the detent
  • E05B 85/26 - Cooperation between bolts and detents
  • E05B 85/24 - Bolts rotating about an axis

65.

CHARGING CONNECTOR FOR ELECTRIC AND HYBRID VEHICLES

      
Application Number DE2024100243
Publication Number 2024/227467
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-03-21
Publication Date 2024-11-07
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Berres, Michael
  • Drost, Bernhard

Abstract

The invention relates to a charging connector (1) for electric and hybrid vehicles (5), comprising a housing (6), charging contacts (2) arranged in the housing (6) for contacting corresponding charging contacts (7) of a corresponding charging connector (8), a latent heat storage device (9), and a heat-conducting element (12), wherein the heat-conducting element (12) is connected to a charging contact (2) and to the latent heat storage device (9) in a thermally conductive manner, and the heat-conducting element (12) has cooling ribs (13) which are received in recesses (14) in the latent heat storage device (9) that correspond to the cooling ribs (13). In this manner, a charging connector (1) is provided in which heat dissipation is improved without the charging connector (1) itself being equipped with a cooling system acted upon by a charging station.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/302 - Cooling of charging equipment
  • H01R 13/533 - Bases or cases made for use in extreme conditions, e.g. high temperature, radiation, vibration, corrosive environment, pressure
  • F28D 20/02 - Heat storage plants or apparatus in generalRegenerative heat-exchange apparatus not covered by groups or using latent heat

66.

CHARGING CONNECTOR FOR ELECTRIC AND HYBRID VEHICLES

      
Application Number DE2024100237
Publication Number 2024/227465
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-03-20
Publication Date 2024-11-07
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Berres, Michael
  • Djedovic, Benjamin

Abstract

The invention relates to a charging connector (1) for electric and hybrid vehicles (18), comprising a housing (7), charging contacts (2) arranged in the housing (7), a heat sink (5) which contacts at least one charging contact (2), and a fan (10), wherein the heat sink (5) has a flow channel (6) provided with cooling ribs (14), and the fan (10) is arranged such that by means of the fan, air from the surroundings can be blown into the flow channel (6). In this manner, heat dissipation is improved for a charging connector (1) that is not itself equipped with a cooling system from a charging station.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/302 - Cooling of charging equipment
  • H01R 13/533 - Bases or cases made for use in extreme conditions, e.g. high temperature, radiation, vibration, corrosive environment, pressure

67.

MOTOR VEHICLE LOCKING DEVICE

      
Application Number DE2024100246
Publication Number 2024/227468
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-03-22
Publication Date 2024-11-07
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Özdogan, Fatih
  • Weichsel, Ulrich

Abstract

The invention relates to a motor vehicle locking device which is equipped with a locking mechanism (1, 2) composed, essentially, of a rotary latch (1) and a pawl (2) as the locking elements (1, 2). A sensor unit (3; 4, 5, 6) is also provided, wherein the sensor unit (3; 4, 5, 6) has at least two scanning elements (4, 5) in or on one of the locking elements (1, 2) and/or an intermediate element which is movement-coupled thereto. Furthermore, a sensor (3) is provided which registers at least movements of the two scanning elements (4, 5). According to the invention, the two scanning elements (4, 5) generate different respective signals with respect to the sensor (3).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 81/66 - Monitoring or sensing, e.g. by using switches or sensors the bolt position, i.e. the latching status
  • E05B 77/40 - Lock elements covered by silencing layers, e.g. coatings

68.

MOTOR VEHICLE LOCK, IN PARTICULAR MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR LOCK

      
Application Number DE2024100274
Publication Number 2024/227469
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-04-04
Publication Date 2024-11-07
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor Krejčí, Martin

Abstract

The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock and in particular a motor vehicle door lock and preferably a motor vehicle tailgate lock (1). Said lock is formed with a locking mechanism (3, 4) comprising substantially a rotary latch (3) and a pawl (4) as locking elements (3, 4). Moreover, an actuating lever chain (8, 9) for acting on the locking mechanism (3, 4) is provided. At least one actuating lever (8) of the actuating lever chain (8, 9) and/or a locking element (3, 4) of the locking mechanism (3, 4) has a releasable attachment (11) for a connecting means (7) to, for example, a handle (6) or an electromotive drive and additionally to a spring (13). According to the invention, one end of the spring (13) engages captively in a closed spring eye (12) of the actuating lever (8) and/or of the locking element (1, 2).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 79/02 - Mounting of vehicle locks or parts thereof
  • E05B 79/20 - Connections between movable lock parts using flexible connections, e.g. Bowden cables
  • E05B 83/18 - Locks for luggage compartments, car boot lids or car bonnets for car boot lids or rear luggage compartments
  • E05B 83/26 - Emergency opening means for persons trapped in the luggage compartment
  • E05B 79/12 - Connections between movable lock parts using connecting rods
  • E05B 81/20 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
  • E05B 15/04 - Spring arrangements in locks
  • E05B 85/26 - Cooperation between bolts and detents

69.

MOTOR VEHICLE LOCKING DEVICE

      
Application Number DE2024100309
Publication Number 2024/227475
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-04-12
Publication Date 2024-11-07
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Özdogan, Fatih
  • Weichsel, Ulrich

Abstract

The invention relates to a motor vehicle locking device, which is equipped with a locking mechanism (1, 2) composed, essentially, of a rotary latch (1) and a pawl (2) as the locking elements (1, 2). A sensor unit (3, 4) is also provided, said sensor unit (3, 4) having at least one scanning element (4) in or on one of the locking elements (1, 2) and/or an intermediate element which is movement-coupled thereto. Additionally, at least one sensor (3) is provided which registers movements of the scanning element (4). According to the invention, the scanning element (4) has a specified extension (L) in the movement direction (R) thereof and generates signals, which vary along the movement direction (R), with respect to the stationary sensor (3).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 81/66 - Monitoring or sensing, e.g. by using switches or sensors the bolt position, i.e. the latching status
  • E05B 85/24 - Bolts rotating about an axis

70.

MOTOR VEHICLE LOCK

      
Application Number DE2024100298
Publication Number 2024/222996
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-04-10
Publication Date 2024-10-31
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schiffer, Holger
  • Scholz, Michael
  • Szegeny, Peter
  • Inan, Ömer

Abstract

The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, which is equipped with a locking mechanism (1, 2) consisting substantially of a rotary latch (1) and a pawl (2). Furthermore, a mechanical actuation lever chain (3, 4, 5, 7) with a corresponding door handle (7) is provided, and additionally an electromotive drive (8, 9) is provided at least for electrically opening the locking mechanism (1, 2). According to the invention, a first stroke movement of the door handle (7) corresponds to a loading of the electromotive drive (8, 9) from the base position thereof into the switch position thereof while optionally simultaneously closing the previously opened actuation lever chain (3, 4, 5, 6, 7).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 77/22 - Functions related to actuation of locks from the passenger compartment of the vehicle
  • E05B 81/06 - Electrical using rotary motors
  • E05B 81/90 - Manual override in case of power failure
  • E05B 85/12 - Inner door handles

71.

MOTOR VEHICLE LOCK

      
Application Number DE2024100207
Publication Number 2024/222989
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-03-14
Publication Date 2024-10-31
Owner KIEKERT AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schiffer, Holger
  • Scholz, Michael
  • Inan, Ömer
  • Szegeny, Peter

Abstract

The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, which is equipped with a locking mechanism (1, 2) consisting substantially of a rotary latch (1) and a pawl (2). Furthermore, a mechanical actuation lever chain (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) with corresponding inner actuation levers (8) is provided, and additionally an electromotive drive (9, 10) is provided at least for electrically opening the locking mechanism (1, 2). The electromotive drive (9, 10) has an electric motor (9) and a control element (10). According to the invention, a first stroke movement of the inner actuation lever chain transfers the control element (10) into an intermediate position starting from an end position of the control element (10) preferably via a resetting element (11) when the actuation lever chain is closed and optionally when the drive is not energized. Additionally, the actuation lever chain (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) is opened so that a second stroke movement of the inner actuation lever mechanically opens the locking mechanism (1, 2).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 77/30 - Functions related to actuation of locks from the passenger compartment of the vehicle allowing opening by means of an inner door handle, even if the door is locked
  • 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
  • E05B 81/90 - Manual override in case of power failure
  • E05B 81/06 - Electrical using rotary motors
  • E05B 81/30 - Rotary elements
  • E05B 81/42 - Cams

72.

CHARGING PLUG-IN CONNECTOR FOR ELECTRIC AND HYBRID VEHICLES

      
Application Number DE2024100234
Publication Number 2024/222991
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-03-20
Publication Date 2024-10-31
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Djedovic, Benjamin
  • Schwinning, Tanja

Abstract

The invention relates to a charging plug-in connector for electric and hybrid vehicles (60), comprising a housing (6), charging contacts (2) which are arranged in the housing (6) and can be contacted by corresponding charging contacts (3) of a corresponding charging plug-in connector (4) through an opening (8) in the housing (6), a movable cover (10) which seals off the opening (8) in a sealing-off position and clears the opening (8) for contacting by means of the corresponding charging contacts (3) in an opened position, and an electromechanical actuator (12) which acts on the cover (10) in order to move it and is configured in such a way that, in order to clear the opening (8), the cover (10) is first lifted off from the opening (8) from the sealing-off position in a linear movement in the longitudinal direction of the charging contacts (2), so that the cover (10) reaches a position covering the opening (8) at the end of the linear movement, and then is moved from the covering position to the opened position in a rotational or pivoting movement. A charging plug-in connector (1) which has a cover (10) and is suitable for automated charging processes is provided in this way.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • B60K 15/05 - Inlet covers
  • H01R 13/453 - Shutter or cover plate opened by engagement of counterpart

73.

CHARGING CONNECTOR FOR ELECTRIC AND HYBRID VEHICLES

      
Application Number DE2024100194
Publication Number 2024/217617
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-03-12
Publication Date 2024-10-24
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Drost, Bernhard
  • Berres, Michael

Abstract

The invention relates to a charging connector (1) for electric and hybrid vehicles (18), comprising a housing (7), charging contacts (2) located in the housing (7), and at least one heat-conducting element (5), wherein: the heat-conducting element (5) is connected to at least one charging contact (2) and to a heat accumulator, so that heat dissipation from the charging contact (2) contacting the heat-conducting element (5) towards the heat accumulator is enabled by means of the heat-conducting element (5); the portion of the charging contact located in the housing (7) has a bore (10); and part of the heat-conducting element (5) is located in the bore (10). In this way, charging of a battery of the electric or hybrid vehicle (18) with high currents over a longer period of time is made possible.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/302 - Cooling of charging equipment

74.

MOTOR VEHICLE LOCK

      
Application Number DE2024100200
Publication Number 2024/217618
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-03-13
Publication Date 2024-10-24
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Scholz, Michael
  • Schiffer, Holger
  • Inan, Ömer
  • Szegeny, Peter

Abstract

The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, which is provided with a locking mechanism (1, 2) substantially consisting of a rotary latch (1) and a pawl (2). Additionally, a mechanical actuating lever chain (3, 6, 7, 8, 9) is provided, as is an electric motor drive (4, 5). The locking mechanism (1, 2) can be opened by means of the electric motor drive (4, 5) and the actuating lever chain (3, 6, 7, 8, 9). In addition, the actuating lever chain (3, 6, 7, 8, 9) and the electric motor drive (4, 5) are connected to one another via a coupling element (10). According to the invention, the actuating lever chain (3, 6, 7, 8, 9) removes the coupling element (10) from the drive (4, 5) when said actuating lever chain is acted upon, and when there is at least a reversing of the drive (4, 5).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 77/32 - Vehicle locks characterised by special functions or purposes allowing simultaneous actuation of locking or unlocking elements and a handle, e.g. preventing interference between an unlocking and an unlatching action
  • E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
  • E05B 81/42 - Cams
  • E05B 81/90 - Manual override in case of power failure

75.

MOTOR VEHICLE LOCK

      
Application Number 18579552
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-07-19
First Publication Date 2024-10-10
Owner KIEKERT AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Suk, Jan
  • Kejdana, Aleš

Abstract

A bonnet lock comprising: a locking mechanism having a catch and at least one pawl; a lock holder; and a release lever; wherein the locked locking mechanism can be unlocked by means of the release lever, and wherein the lock holder can be transferred from a latching position into a support position after the release lever is actuated for a first time and the lock holder can be held in the support position by means of a safety catch, and the lock holder can be transferred into a release position after the release lever is actuated for a second time, wherein the safety catch can be pivoted in the latching position such that the safety catch can be pivoted into a lowered position with respect to a support position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 83/24 - Locks for luggage compartments, car boot lids or car bonnets for car bonnets

76.

MOTOR-VEHICLE LOCK

      
Application Number 18579556
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-07-19
First Publication Date 2024-10-03
Owner KIEKERT AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kejdana, Aleš
  • Suk, Jan
  • Danihelka, Tomáš

Abstract

A lock for a hood of a motor vehicle, having a locking mechanism with a rotary latch and at least one catch, having a lock holder, which can be brought into engagement with the locking mechanism, and having an arresting hook, wherein the arresting hook has a locking contour with a locking position and a preliminary-latching position, and wherein the arresting hook can be brought into a locking position by means of the lock holder interacting with the locking contour, wherein the locking position defines a lowered position of the arresting hook in relation to a preliminary-latching position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 83/24 - Locks for luggage compartments, car boot lids or car bonnets for car bonnets

77.

MOTOR VEHICLE LOCK

      
Application Number DE2024100185
Publication Number 2024/199571
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-03-06
Publication Date 2024-10-03
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kejdana, Aleš
  • Suk, Jan

Abstract

The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle bonnet lock, which is equipped with a locking mechanism (3, 4) substantially comprising a rotary latch (3) and a pawl (4). In addition, a stop lever (5) is provided in order to define a breakthrough protection position and an over-travel position beyond the breakthrough protection position in the closing direction of the locking mechanism (3, 4). The closing direction of the locking mechanism (3, 4) corresponds to a rotation of the rotary latch (3) caused by a locking pin (2) moving into an inlet opening (3a). According to the invention, the stop lever (5) is controlled by the movement of the pawl (4) in the closing direction of the lock (3, 4).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 77/08 - Arrangements for protection of pedestrians
  • E05B 83/24 - Locks for luggage compartments, car boot lids or car bonnets for car bonnets

78.

MOTOR VEHICLE LOCK

      
Application Number 18579550
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-07-19
First Publication Date 2024-10-03
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Szegeny, Peter
  • Inan, Ömer
  • Schiffer, Holger
  • Scholz, Michael
  • Schönenberg, Thomas

Abstract

A motor vehicle lock comprising a locking mechanism with a rotary latch and at least one pawl, wherein the locking mechanism parts are rotatably mounted on a stationary supporting body and wherein the supporting body forms a stop surface for at least one locking mechanism part, and the supporting body has at least in some sections a convex bearing surface for the locking mechanism part.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 17/00 - Accessories in connection with locks
  • E05B 15/16 - Use of special materials for parts of locks
  • E05B 85/26 - Cooperation between bolts and detents

79.

chargINLET

      
Application Number 1812013
Status Registered
Filing Date 2024-07-19
Registration Date 2024-07-19
Owner Kiekert Aktiengesellschaft (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
  • 20 - Furniture and decorative products

Goods & Services

Non-electric locks and locking systems formed therefrom and their components [if included in this class], in particular for vehicles; door checks and their components, door closers and their components [all included in this class], all the aforesaid goods made of metal. Drives, in particular electric and/or pneumatic drives, for doors, flaps, hoods, sliding doors and their components, electric door checks and their components and electric door closers and their components [if included in this class]. Electrical and/or electronic locks and locking systems formed therefrom, and components thereof, in particular for vehicles [all included in this class]; security, safety, protection and signalling apparatus and equipment; measuring, detection, monitoring and control apparatus; apparatus, instruments and cables for electricity; apparatus and instruments for accumulating and storing electricity; apparatus and instruments for regulating electricity; electrical and electronic components; cables and wires; electrical circuits and printed circuit boards. Drives, in particular electric drives, for doors, flaps, hoods, sliding doors and their components [as far as included in this class] for land vehicles. Non-electric locks and locking systems formed therefrom and components thereof [included in this class], in particular for vehicles, all the aforesaid goods not of metal.

80.

silenTRUNK

      
Application Number 1812176
Status Registered
Filing Date 2024-07-22
Registration Date 2024-07-22
Owner Kiekert Aktiengesellschaft (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
  • 20 - Furniture and decorative products

Goods & Services

Non-electric locks and locking systems formed therefrom and their components [if included in this class], in particular for vehicles; door checks and their components, door closers and their components [all included in this class], all the aforesaid goods made of metal. Drives, in particular electric and/or pneumatic drives, for doors, flaps, hoods, sliding doors and their components, electric door checks and their components and electric door closers and their components [if included in this class]. Electric and/or electronic locks and locking systems formed therefrom and components thereof, in particular for vehicles [all included in this class]; safety, security, protection and signalling devices; measuring, detecting, monitoring and controlling devices. Drives, in particular electric drives, for doors, flaps, hoods, sliding doors and their components [as far as included in this class] for land vehicles. Non-electric locks and locking systems formed therefrom and components thereof [included in this class], in particular for vehicles, all the aforesaid goods not of metal.

81.

LOCK FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18577754
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-07-20
First Publication Date 2024-09-26
Owner KIEKERT AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Inan, Ömer
  • Schiffer, Holger
  • Scholz, Michael
  • Szegeny, Peter
  • Ziganki, Andreas
  • Schmitz, Andreas

Abstract

A lock for a motor vehicle, comprising a locking mechanism with a rotary latch and at least one pawl, a lock housing with at least one housing cover, a printed circuit board located in an interior of the lock housing, and an electronic component located on the printed circuit board. A membrane is located in the housing so that at least a pressure compensation through the membrane is possible.

IPC Classes  ?

82.

ELECTRIC CHARGING DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18681954
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-08-17
First Publication Date 2024-09-26
Owner KIEKERT AG (Germany)
Inventor Tomala, Martin

Abstract

An electric charging device for a motor vehicle, in particular an electric or hybrid motor vehicle, which is equipped with a charging socket for a charging plug, which is connectable thereto, and with a locking drive for a locking element. On the basis of an action upon the locking drive, the locking element is configured either for releasably locking the charging plug in relation to the charging socket or for acting upon a further element. According to the invention, the further element is in the form of a charging flap covering the charging socket.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/639 - Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together after engagement
  • B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • E05B 81/06 - Electrical using rotary motors
  • E05B 81/18 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators to effect movement of bolts
  • E05B 83/28 - Locks for glove compartments, console boxes, fuel inlet covers or the like
  • H01R 13/447 - Shutter or cover plate

83.

MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number DE2024100184
Publication Number 2024/193752
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-03-06
Publication Date 2024-09-26
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bendel, Thorsten
  • Klocke, Tobias

Abstract

The invention relates to a motor vehicle, which is equipped with at least one motor vehicle door lock (4), and with a mechanically operating unlocking/opening handle (2, 3) for the motor vehicle door lock (4). The handle (2, 3) is formed as a functional element (2, 3) connected to a motor vehicle body. In addition, the handle (2, 3) is coupled to the motor vehicle door lock (4) by way of an interposed flexible connection means (7). Movements of the functional element (2, 3) relative to the motor vehicle body are transmitted to the motor vehicle door lock (4) via the connecting means (7). According to the invention, the functional element (2, 3) is equipped with a sliding element (8), which transmits the movements of the functional element (2, 3) to the connecting means (7) by tension/pressure.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 79/20 - Connections between movable lock parts using flexible connections, e.g. Bowden cables
  • B60R 1/06 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior
  • E05B 81/90 - Manual override in case of power failure
  • E05B 81/34 - Details of the actuator transmission of geared transmissions

84.

LIGHTING DEVICE ON A VEHICLE DOOR OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number DE2024100227
Publication Number 2024/193765
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-03-19
Publication Date 2024-09-26
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Klocke, Tobias
  • Breuninger, Steve

Abstract

The invention relates to a lighting device (7) on a vehicle door (2) of a motor vehicle (1), having an illuminating means (17), a light guide (20) which can be connected to the illuminating means (17), and an imaging means (18), wherein by means of the lighting device (7) a variable display (8, 9) can be generated, and wherein the lighting device (7) is arranged at least partly in an operating element (5) which can be moved out of the vehicle (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • 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 1/50 - 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 indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking

85.

MOTOR VEHICLE LOCK

      
Application Number DE2024100075
Publication Number 2024/188385
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-01-29
Publication Date 2024-09-19
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Basavarajappa, Madhu
  • Klocke, Tobias

Abstract

The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock (2) that comprises a locking mechanism having a rotary latch and at least one pawl, wherein the rotary latch can be latched in at least one latching position by means of the pawl, and having an actuating lever (3, 18, 30) which is received pivotably in a bearing point (4, 21, 29), wherein the actuating lever has arms (12, 13, 24, 25, 31, 32) for retaining the actuating lever (3, 18, 30) in the bearing point (4, 21, 29), and wherein the retaining arms (12, 13, 24, 25, 31, 32) of the actuating element (3, 18, 30) fit over the bearing point (4, 21, 29) after being inserted into the bearing point (4, 21, 29), and wherein the retaining arms (12, 13, 24, 25, 31, 32) are deformable.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 79/08 - Mounting of individual lock elements in the lock, e.g. levers

86.

LOCKING DEVICE DRIVEN BY AN ELECTRIC MOTOR

      
Application Number 18263572
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-01-19
First Publication Date 2024-09-19
Owner KIEKERT AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Djedovic, Benjamin
  • Schwinning, Tanja

Abstract

A locking device for a plug connector half, whereby the locking device is driven by an electric motor, for establishing an electrical connection to another plug connector half in order to charge an electric vehicle or a hybrid vehicle by plugging the other plug connector half into the plug connector half. The locking device comprises a movable locking pin for locking the other plug connector half that has been plugged into the plug connector half, and a sensor element that is arranged on the locking pin and is in the form of a conductor track structure, it being possible to establish an electrical contact with the conductor track structure by means of resilient contact tabs and to provide a means for protecting the contact tabs at least in the region of the contact tabs.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • H01R 13/639 - Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together after engagement
  • H01R 13/641 - Means for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling by indicating incorrect couplingMeans for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling by indicating correct or full engagement

87.

MOTOR VEHICLE LOCK

      
Application Number DE2024100033
Publication Number 2024/188384
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-01-15
Publication Date 2024-09-19
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor Ochtrop, Matthias

Abstract

The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, which is equipped with a locking mechanism (1, 2) substantially comprising a rotary latch (1) and a pawl (2). Furthermore, an associated actuation lever mechanism (3, 4, 5, 6) is provided. In addition, a metal lock plate (7) is provided, and the lock plate (7) is used to support the locking mechanism (1, 2) and at least partially the actuation lever mechanism (3, 4, 5, 6). According to the invention, a metal supplementary plate (8) predominantly in the same plane is allocated to the lock plate (7) and is used to at least partially support variants of the actuation lever mechanism (3, 4, 5, 6).

IPC Classes  ?

88.

SECURING ARRANGEMENT ON A MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR

      
Application Number 18180227
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-08
First Publication Date 2024-09-12
Owner Kiekert AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Uhrin, Michael
  • Bills, Scott
  • Spencer, Jeffrey C.

Abstract

A securing arrangement on a motor vehicle door, which is equipped with an actuating element, in particular a securing button, and with a mechanical transmission element for acting upon, for example, a motor vehicle latch. The actuating element penetrates a door opening and is coupled to the transmission element. In addition, an additional sealing element is provided in the region of the door opening. According to the invention, the sealing element is provided on/or in a grommet engaging over the mechanical transmission element.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 81/24 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by constructional features of the actuator or the power transmission
  • E05B 81/48 - Actuators being driven in a single direction

89.

MOTOR VEHICLE LOCK

      
Application Number DE2024100017
Publication Number 2024/183842
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-01-11
Publication Date 2024-09-12
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Nicolaisen, Arndt
  • Scholz, Michael
  • Möller, Bianca

Abstract

The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock and in particular a motor vehicle door lock, which is equipped with a locking mechanism substantially comprising a rotary latch and a pawl. In addition, an inner actuation lever chain (3, 5, 6, 7; 1) and an outer actuation lever chain (2, 4; 1) are implemented. Furthermore, two electromotive drives (8, 9). The first electromotive drive (8) is used to act on the outer actuation lever chain (2, 4; 1) to open/close same. The second electromotive drive (9) is used to act on the inner actuation lever chain (3, 5, 6, 7; 1) to open/close same. To this end, at least one coupling slide (10) is designed in an electromotively axially adjustable manner. According to the invention, the coupling slide (10), by way of its axial adjustment, selectively connects a driver (6) for a coupling element (7) to a locking lever (4) or to a safety lever (5), in particular a child safety lever, specifically in a releasable manner.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 77/26 - 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 specially adapted for child safety
  • 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
  • E05B 81/06 - Electrical using rotary motors
  • E05B 81/34 - Details of the actuator transmission of geared transmissions

90.

CLOSING DEVICE

      
Application Number DE2024100158
Publication Number 2024/179644
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-02-27
Publication Date 2024-09-06
Owner KIEKERT AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schlabs, Winfried
  • Sturm, Christian
  • Landskron, Robert

Abstract

The invention relates to a closing device for a motor vehicle lock, in particular to a motor vehicle door lock closing aid. This has at least two electric motors (8), at least one worm wheel (9), and a transmission (10, 11, 12) downstream of the worm wheel (9), wherein both electric motors (8) mesh with the worm wheel (9). According to the invention, the transmission (10, 11, 12) is at least in part integrated into the worm wheel (9).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 81/20 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
  • E05B 81/34 - Details of the actuator transmission of geared transmissions
  • E05B 81/38 - Planetary gears

91.

CHARGING CONNECTOR FOR ELECTRIC AND HYBRID VEHICLES

      
Application Number DE2024100162
Publication Number 2024/179645
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-02-28
Publication Date 2024-09-06
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Berres, Michael
  • Sturm, Christian

Abstract

The invention relates to a charging connector (1) for electric and hybrid vehicles, comprising charging contacts (2) for contacting corresponding charging contacts (3) of a corresponding charging connector (4), at least one charging contact (2) having a heat store (8). This is a simple way of achieving improved heat dissipation in a charging connector (1) that is not equipped with a cooling system from a charging station.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/302 - Cooling of charging equipment

92.

MOTOR VEHICLE LOCK, IN PARTICULAR MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR LOCK

      
Application Number 18574454
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-07-18
First Publication Date 2024-08-29
Owner KIEKERT AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schiffer, Holger
  • Scholz, Michael
  • Inan, Ömer
  • Szegeny, Peter
  • Schmitz, Andreas
  • Ziganki, Andreas

Abstract

A motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, which is equipped with a locking mechanism consisting essentially of a rotary latch and a pawl. Furthermore, at least one electromotive drive is implemented. A control unit and an at least two-part housing having a wet chamber housing part and a dry chamber housing part are also implemented. The drive and the control unit are in each case arranged in the dry chamber housing part, and the locking mechanism is arranged in the wet housing part. According to the invention, both housing parts are arranged in parallel to each other and are sealingly connected to each other on the edge side.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 77/34 - Protection against weather or dirt, e.g. against water ingress
  • E05B 81/06 - Electrical using rotary motors
  • E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
  • E05B 85/02 - Lock casings

93.

LOCK FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, IN PARTICULAR HOOD LOCK OR PANEL LOCK

      
Application Number DE2024100031
Publication Number 2024/170031
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-01-15
Publication Date 2024-08-22
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Danihelka, Tomáš
  • Suk, Jan
  • Kejdana, Aleš
  • Dalecky, Matyas

Abstract

The invention relates to a method and to a motor vehicle lock (1), in particular a hood lock, comprising a locking mechanism having a rotary latch (3) and at least one pawl (4) for latching a striker (8) at least in a locking position of the motor vehicle lock (1), and a torsion spring (7), wherein the torsion spring (7) interacts with the locking mechanism (3, 4) such that the striker can be moved out of the locking position by means of the torsion spring (7) at least in a supporting manner, wherein a different force can be introduced into the striker (8) by means of the torsion spring (7).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 83/24 - Locks for luggage compartments, car boot lids or car bonnets for car bonnets
  • E05B 15/04 - Spring arrangements in locks

94.

DOOR LOCK, IN PARTICULAR MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR LOCK

      
Application Number 18565616
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-06-23
First Publication Date 2024-08-15
Owner KIEKERT AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schmitz, Andreas
  • Szegeny, Peter
  • Inan, Ömer

Abstract

A door lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, which is equipped with a locking mechanism substantially comprising a rotary latch and a pawl. The door lock further comprises an electromotive opening drive for the locking mechanism and at least one emergency power source for supplying current to the opening drive during the emergency opening of the locking mechanism. The emergency power source is charged in accordance with a control unit-using a main energy source. According to the invention, the emergency power source is charged as soon as the control unit receives an unlocking signal for the locking mechanism.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 81/86 - Electrical circuits characterised by the power supplyEmergency power operation using capacitors
  • B60R 16/023 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems
  • B60R 16/03 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems
  • E05B 81/04 - Electrical
  • E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
  • E05B 81/76 - Detection of handle operationDetection of a user approaching a handleElectrical switching actions performed by handles
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries

95.

MOTOR VEHICLE LOCK, IN PARTICULAR MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR LOCK

      
Application Number DE2024100008
Publication Number 2024/165097
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-01-05
Publication Date 2024-08-15
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Inan, Ömer
  • Szegeny, Peter
  • Scholz, Michael
  • Schiffer, Holger
  • Bendel, Thorsten

Abstract

The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, which is equipped with a locking mechanism (1, 2) substantially consisting of a rotary latch (1) and a pawl (2). Furthermore, an electromotive drive (3, 4, 5) for the locking mechanism (1, 2) is provided. An emergency actuation element (6, 7) is additionally provided for manually opening the locking mechanism (1, 2), for example in the event of a failure of the electromotive drive. According to the invention, the electromotive drive (3, 4, 5) has a deflecting contour (4a) for unlocking the emergency actuation element (6, 7).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
  • 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
  • E05B 81/90 - Manual override in case of power failure
  • E05B 81/06 - Electrical using rotary motors
  • E05B 81/42 - Cams
  • E05B 81/62 - Control of actuators for opening or closing of a circuit depending on electrical parameters, e.g. increase of motor current
  • 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 47/00 - Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means

96.

OPENING DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR OR MOTOR VEHICLE HATCH COVER

      
Application Number DE2023100972
Publication Number 2024/165094
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-12-14
Publication Date 2024-08-15
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor Eggert, Marco

Abstract

The invention relates to an opening device for a motor vehicle door or motor vehicle hatch cover, which is equipped with an electric-motor drive (7) for an actuating means (4) for opening a hinged panel (1) of the motor vehicle door or motor vehicle hatch cover. Also provided are a closing unit (11) for the hinged panel (1) and a motor vehicle lock (6) in or on the hinged panel (1). The motor vehicle lock (6) has at least a main latching position and a pre-latching position. According to the invention, the hinged panel (1), which is opened by the actuating means (4) without any operator intervention, is acted upon by a closing force applied to the hinged panel (1) by mechanical means (14, 15).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05F 1/12 - Mechanisms in the shape of hinges or pivots, operated by springs
  • E05B 81/20 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
  • E05F 15/611 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings
  • E05B 81/66 - Monitoring or sensing, e.g. by using switches or sensors the bolt position, i.e. the latching status
  • E05B 85/24 - Bolts rotating about an axis

97.

MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number DE2024100007
Publication Number 2024/165096
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-01-05
Publication Date 2024-08-15
Owner KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Inan, Ömer
  • Bendel, Thorsten
  • Schiffer, Holger
  • Scholz, Michael
  • Szegeny, Peter

Abstract

The invention relates to a a motor vehicle which is equipped with a body (1), at least one motor vehicle door (2), and at least one motor vehicle lock (3), in particular a motor vehicle door lock, which is paired with the motor vehicle door (2). The motor vehicle lock (3) has an electromotive drive (4), in particular for opening a locking mechanism (5, 6). Furthermore, a control unit (8) and an emergency power source (9) for the motor vehicle lock (3) in question are provided. The control unit (8) provides a power source for the electromotive drive (4) via the emergency power source (9) at least in the event of a failure of the main power source (10). According to the invention, at least the motor vehicle lock (3) and the emergency power source (9) are arranged in the body (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 81/82 - Electrical circuits characterised by the power supplyEmergency power operation using batteries other than the vehicle main battery
  • E05B 81/02 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the type of actuators used

98.

MOTOR VEHICLE LATCH

      
Application Number IB2023062356
Publication Number 2024/157070
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-12-07
Publication Date 2024-08-02
Owner KIEKERT AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hunt, Robert
  • Pettengill, Robert

Abstract

The invention relates to a motor vehicle latch, in particular to a motor vehicle door latch, which is equipped with an actuating lever chain having at least one actuating lever (1, 2) for opening a locking mechanism (3). Also provided is a linearly displaceable actuating slide (7) and a sensor (8) that can be acted upon by the actuating lever (1, 2) via the actuating slide (7). According to the invention, a spring (9) is assigned to the actuating slide (7) such that the sensor (8) is permanently acted upon, with only an opening movement of the actuating lever (1, 2) lifting the actuating slide (7) from the sensor (8).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 81/64 - Monitoring or sensing, e.g. by using switches or sensors
  • 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 81/06 - Electrical using rotary motors
  • E05B 81/76 - Detection of handle operationDetection of a user approaching a handleElectrical switching actions performed by handles
  • E05B 85/02 - Lock casings

99.

MOTOR VEHICLE LATCH

      
Application Number 18159713
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-01-26
First Publication Date 2024-08-01
Owner Kiekert AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hunt, Rob
  • Pettengill, Robert

Abstract

A motor vehicle latch, in particular to a motor vehicle door latch, is equipped with an actuating lever chain having at least one actuating lever for opening a locking mechanism. Also provided is a linearly displaceable actuating slide and a sensor that can be acted upon by the actuating lever via the actuating slide. According to the invention, a spring is assigned to the actuating slide such that the sensor is permanently acted upon, with only an opening movement of the actuating lever lifting the actuating slide from the sensor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 81/72 - Monitoring or sensing, e.g. by using switches or sensors the lock status, i.e. locked or unlocked condition
  • E05F 15/70 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation

100.

ELECTRIC MOTOR-DRIVEN ACTUATION DEVICE FOR MOTOR VEHICLE APPLICATIONS

      
Application Number 18292418
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-08-17
First Publication Date 2024-07-25
Owner KIEKERT AG (Germany)
Inventor Berres, Michael

Abstract

An electric motor-driven actuation device for motor vehicle applications, comprising an at least two-piece housing that is made of plastic and includes a body and a cover. Furthermore, an electric motor is arranged in the housing. In addition, at least one metal contact assembly for the electric motor is provided. According to the invention, the electric motor and the contact assembly define a unit that can be pre-assembled and be jointly placed in a housing cavity accommodating the unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 5/08 - Insulating casings
  • H02K 7/116 - Structural association with clutches, brakes, gears, pulleys or mechanical starters with gears
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