Abstract: The object of the invention is a motor vehicle door lock (1) comprising a locking mechanism with a rotary latch and at least a lock pawl, a release lever (12), a first actuating lever (8), wherein the locking mechanism can be unlocked by means of the release lever (12) and wherein the release lever (12) can be actuated by means of the actuating lever (8). The invention is characterized in that a further motor vehicle door lock (2) is provided, wherein said further motor vehicle door lock (2) can be actuated by means of the first actuating lever (8).

Abstract: The invention relates to a lock module. The aim of the invention is to provide a lock module which can contribute to a reduction in the complexity of assembly. In order to achieve said aim, the lock module comprises a plurality of components, that is to say at least two components, which are selected from the following: a lock having a locking mechanism consisting of a pawl and a rotary latch, in particular a servolock; a drive, in particular an electric drive for the lock, particularly preferably for the servolock; an actuating lever system; a locking lever system; and a handle module having an opening handle, in particular an outer opening handle. The lock includes at least one drive which is movably mounted within the lock module. The drive can therefore be moved relative to the other one or more components of the lock module.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electric plug-in connection, in particular for electric vehicles. Said plug-in connection is equipped with a plug-in connector (1, 2) substantially consisting of a socket (1) and a plug (2). The connection is also provided with a locking unit (4, 5) comprising at least one blocking element (4) and a transmission element (5) for detachably coupling the socket (1) and the plug (2). Further, an actuator (8) is provided, for actuating the transmission element (5) together with the blocking element (4) arranged at one end thereof. According to the invention, the transmission element (5) is in the form of a gear arrangement (5).

Abstract: The invention relates to a closing device, comprising a locking mechanism, which has a rotary latch and at least one pawl for locking the rotary latch. The closing device comprises an electric drive for moving components of the closing device. The present invention is especially advantageous for front hoods or front flaps, which are located in the front as viewed in the typical direction of travel of a motor vehicle. The invention further relates to a method for closing a hood by means of a closing device according to the corresponding claims. The present invention aim to be able to suitably move and control a plurality of components in such a closing device without having to make an excessive technical effort therefor. The invention should preferably enable a purely electrically operated hood lock having locking, opening, and closing functions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a motor vehicle door locking system, comprising a motor vehicle door lock (1) on a motor vehicle door (2) and a lock retainer (3), interacting therewith, on a motor vehicle body (4), or vice versa, according to patent application DE 10 2014 007 119.7, characterized in that a hold-back element (5) is provided which keeps clear an inlet opening (6) for the lock retainer (3) in the motor vehicle door lock (1) even in the event of deformations of the motor vehicle door (2) caused by an accident, wherein the hold-back element (5) keeps the opening clear on account of a shaping of the hold-back element.

Abstract: An electrically powered vehicle tailgate operator for pivoting a tailgate of a pickup truck about a horizontal tailgate axis near a bottom edge of the tailgate. The vehicle tailgate operator comprises a cable spool for spooling a cable and a drive gear for transmitting torque from the drive shaft to the cable spool. The vehicle tailgate operator also has a retention system. The cable spool, the drive actuator, the drive shaft, the drive gear, and the retention system are arranged inside of a housing, wherein the spool axis is oriented in parallel to the drive shaft axis and the spool axis is arranged on the same height or above the drive shaft axis.

Abstract: A lock is provided especially for a door (2) or flap of a motor vehicle. Said lock has a lock housing (3) and a locking mechanism having a rotary latch (4) and a pawl, wherein the rotary latch (4) is arranged pivotably about an axis (22) and interacts with a locking bow (9), which is assigned to the bodywork (8), during the opening and closing of the door (2). At least one spring plate (15) which is oriented substantially parallel to the rotary latch (4) and surrounds the locking bow (9) in the locking position of the lock is arranged in the lock inlet region of the lock housing (3).

Abstract: A lock with a locking mechanism comprises a rotary catch, a pawl for engaging the rotary catch, a blocking lever capable of blocking the pawl if the latter is located in its catching position, and a releasing lever for opening or releasing the locking mechanism. When the releasing lever is actuated, the pawl and, if applicable, the blocking lever is moved out of its blocking position provided that the releasing lever is moved in a usual manner and the releasing lever is not exposed to increased or excessive accelerations. In case of an increased or excessive acceleration of the releasing lever such as caused by a crash or impact, an arresting device prevents the releasing lever from disengaging the pawl and optionally the blocking lever of the pawl. The arresting device is further releasable with the return of the releasing lever to the initial rest position.

Abstract: A lock for a motor vehicle includes a locking mechanism with a rotatably mounted rotary catch for receiving a locking bolt, and a pawl with which the rotary catch can be engaged for retaining the locking bolt. The lock further includes a blocking lever that blocks the pawl when the pawl is located in a catching position, and a releasing lever for disengaging the locking mechanism. A first spring interconnects the blocking lever and the releasing lever, wherein the blocking lever and the releasing lever move either together or independently relative to the first spring based on a magnitude of acceleration of the releasing lever.

Abstract: The invention relates to a locking device comprising a lock for a door or a hatch and in particular for a hood of a motor vehicle, said lock having a locking mechanism that comprises a rotary latch and at least one pawl for blocking the rotary latch. The locking device comprises a drive which allows the locking mechanism to be moved in such a way that a door gap or hatch gap can be narrowed in the closed state of the door or hatch. The invention further relates to a method for locking the locking device. The lock is especially an electric lock that includes an electric drive which allows the locking mechanism to be brought into the main blocking position of the locking mechanism and/or allows the lock to be opened.

Abstract: A charging device for an electric vehicle, which charging device can be protected against unauthorized access in a particularly reliable manner. The charging device for an electric vehicle has a bolt for locking a connection between the charging device and a further charging device. If the charging device is mechanically connected to a further charging device for charging purposes, this mechanical connection is then locked by a corresponding end of the bolt being moved into a retaining opening in the further charging device. A retaining opening of this kind can, for example, be damaged by a broken web which serves for locking such that locking is no longer possible. Therefore, a device is provided which can prevent movement of the bolt in the direction of a locking position when the retaining opening is damaged in this way. A locking arrangement which is damaged in the above manner therefore fundamentally does not remain unnoticed.

Abstract: A drive unit for automotive applications, specifically for application with or in combination with a motor vehicle door lock, a housing (5), a motor (1) as well as an associated motor shaft (2), and with at least one spring element (6) generating an axial force at one end of the motor shaft (2), with the spring element (6) being located in at least one receptacle (7, 8) in the housing (5). In a top view, the spring element (6) has essentially a T-shaped design with an end plate (6a) and cantilevers (6b) on both sides, with the end plate (6a) acting upon the motor shaft (2), and at least the cantilevers (6b) being arranged in the receptacle (7, 8).

Abstract: The invention relates to a motor vehicle door closure, comprising a locking mechanism supported on a lock plate, which locking mechanism comprises a rotary latch supported on an axis of rotation and at least one pawl for locking the rotary latch, which pawl is also supported on an axis of rotation, the lock plate being fastened to a door or flap of the motor vehicle through openings arranged in the lock plate, characterized in that the lock plate (10) has at least three openings (A, B, C) for fastening, two openings (B, C) being arranged in the region above the axis of rotation (12) of the pawl (11) and one opening (A) being arranged in the region of the axis of rotation (14) of the rotary latch (13), and the openings (A, B, C) enclosing between themselves an acute triangle having an acute angle (?) of less than 30° at the fastening opening (A) at the axis of rotation (14) of the rotary latch (13).

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electric plug-in connection, in particular for electric vehicles. Said plug-in connection is equipped with a plug-in connector (1, 2) substantially consisting of a socket (1) and a plug (2). The connection is also provided with a locking unit (4, 5) comprising at least one blocking element (4) and a transmission element (5) for detachably coupling the socket (1) and the plug (2). Further, an actuator (8) is provided, for actuating the transmission element (5) together with the blocking element (4) arranged at one end thereof. According to the invention, the transmission element (5) is in the form of a gear arrangement (5).

Abstract: A lock including a catch mechanism made up of a rotary latch and catch for latching the rotary latch. The rotary latch and catch have blocking surfaces for latching purposes. In the latched state, the blocking surface of the rotary latch rests on the blocking surface of the catch, and this prevents the rotary latch from being able to rotate in the direction of the open position. The lock also includes a component with an abutment surface, against which the blocking surface of the rotary latch butts in the open position of the catch mechanism. This abutment prevents the situation where, in the open position, dust can pass onto the blocking surface of the rotary latch. In addition, the abutment reduces the penetration of dust into the catch mechanism. An increase in the opening forces as service life increases is thus avoided.

Abstract: An attachment element (1) connecting a locking bar (4) of a lock (2) of a motor vehicle to an actuation lever (5) of a motor vehicle lock (2), wherein the attachment element (1) consists of one part and is C-shaped, and wherein the limbs (11, 12) of the C-shape (10) are connected with each other in a hinge-type connection and are designed so that they can be connected positively and/or frictionally with an opening (6) of a lever (5).

Abstract: A vehicle door latch includes a lock plate, a catch which is rotatable about a first rotary axis, and a pawl which is rotatable about a second rotary axis, the first rotary axis and the second rotary axis being non-parallel. A connector connects both the catch and the pawl to the lock plate. One end of the connector connects the catch to the lock plate, and an opposite end of the connector connects the pawl to the lock plate. The connector is a dual rivet in that the connector has a first end face and a second end face, wherein the end faces are riveted outside of the lock plate. The lock plate includes a slot through which one end of the connector extends, and the slot extends in a direction of a projection of one of the rotary axes.

Abstract: A lock for a motor vehicle door or hatch with a plastic lock housing (2) attached to the vehicle door or hatch, which is provided with a guide slot (6) for a latch bracket (5) or latch bolt and at least one spring lip (8), attached at the entrance side of the guide slot (6) extending longitudinally therein and formed as a single piece with the lock housing, for elastically supporting the latch bracket (5) or latch bolt in the closed position of the lock as well as during insertion of the latch bracket (5) or latch bolt into and retraction of the latch bracket (5) or latch bolt out of the guide slot (6) and the catch (3), and wherein at least one said spring lip (8) at least in a region of its free end, which free end corresponds to an end position and a support position (9) of the latch bracket (5) or latch bolt in the closed position of the lock, includes an overlay (10) having a low-friction, wear-resistant surface.

Abstract: A lock mechanism (1) for a motor vehicle lock (2) comprising a rotary catch (6), a pawl (9) for positive locking the catch (6) in a preliminary-closed stop position (8) as well as in a fully-closed stop position (7), and a blocking lever (14) for blocking the pawl (9) when the pawl (9) is in its preliminary-closed position (8) as well as in its fully-closed stop position (7).

Abstract: A lock unit (1) comprising at least one catch (2), a first pawl (3) with a pawl rotation axis (4), and a blocking lever (5), wherein in a locked state of the lock unit (1), the catch (2) transfers a moment of rotation onto the first pawl (3) and the first pawl (3) is held in place by means of the blocking lever (5), wherein a second pawl (6) is pivotably arranged on the pawl rotation axis (4) and is engageable with the blocking lever (5) and the catch (2), and the first pawl (3) has a curved first blocking surface (12) for the primary position (13) of the catch (2).