Abstract: A plastic housing for a motor vehicle component and to a method for mounting a motor vehicle component having a plastic housing, a housing opening closed by at least one plastic film and a mechanism arranged in an interior of the housing, in which the mechanism is mounted, the housing is then closed and the mechanism is subsequently actuated through the housing opening, and in which the housing opening is sealed again after the actuation.

Abstract: A lock for a motor vehicle, in particular a side door lock, comprising a locking mechanism having a rotary latch and at least one locking pawl, an actuating level chain with at least one actuating level and a release lever, wherein a blocked locking mechanism can be unblocked by means of the release lever, and a coupling element between the actuating lever and release lever, wherein the coupling element can be actuated by means of a mass inertia element which is mounted in the motor vehicle lock, and wherein the mass inertia element can be stored in the motor vehicle lock by means of a plastic mandrel.

Abstract: The object of the invention is a motor vehicle door lock, comprising a lock case (1) connected to a motor vehicle door (5, 6, 7) and a lock housing (2) connected to the lock case (1). In addition, a fastening element (11) for additional fixing of the lock housing (2) on the motor vehicle door (5, 6, 7), is provided. According to the invention, the fastening element (11) is designed so as to be removable both from the lock case (1) and the lug (11) coupling with the lock housing (2).

Abstract: A lock for a motor vehicle, in particular a side door lock, comprising a locking mechanism having a rotary latch and at least one locking pawl, an actuating level chain with at least one actuating level and a release lever, wherein a blocked locking mechanism can be unblocked by means of the release lever, and a coupling element between the actuating lever and release lever, wherein the coupling element can be actuated by means of a mass inertia element which is mounted in the motor vehicle lock, and wherein the mass inertia element can be stored in the motor vehicle lock by means of a plastic mandrel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lock having a locking mechanism comprising a rotary latch and a pawl for locking the rotary latch in a locked position of the lock. An identification device for identifying a position of a moving component of the lock is provided. The identification device comprises a spring which is fitted to the component. The spring opens or closes an electrical circuit when the component and the spring which is connected to said component are moved. In this way, positions of the locking mechanism can be reliably determined, without having to worry about fatigue of the spring and associated problems.

Abstract: A vehicle door lock comprising: a locking mechanism; an opening actuator for unlocking the locking mechanism; an actuating member for unlocking the locking mechanism; a switching actuator that can be in a normal position or an emergency position, such that in the normal position the switching actuator renders the actuating member inoperable and in the emergency position renders the actuating member operable; and a control unit for controlling the switching actuator; characterised in that the control unit is configured to set the switching actuator from the emergency position into the emergency position and back following a specified cycle.

Abstract: The subject matter of the present invention is a motor vehicle door lock, the basic construction of which is equipped with a locking mechanism (1, 2) consisting essentially of a rotary latch (1) and a detent pawl (2), furthermore with a release element (3) for the locking mechanism (1, 2) and with a storage element (4). The storage element (4) ensures an unobstructed opening movement of the rotary latch (1) from a closed position into an open position. According to the invention, for this purpose, the storage element (4) holds the release element (3) during the opening movement of the rotary latch (1) in an ineffective position with respect to the locking mechanism (1, 2).

Abstract: The invention relates to a motor vehicle door lock, with a locking mechanism consisting of a rotary latch and a pawl, wherein, in the closed state of the locking mechanism, the pawl bears with the locking contour thereof against a latching contour of the rotary latch, wherein the locking contour is formed in two parts with a retaining contour and a rolling contour.

Abstract: The invention relates to a door lock or flap lock comprising a locking mechanism that consists of a latch (1) and at least one pawl (2) for locking the latch (1). The locking surface of the pawl is so narrow that even slight pivoting movements are sufficient to unlock a locked locking mechanism, thus allowing for a reduction in volume and weight.

Abstract: The object of the invention is a motor vehicle door lock, comprising a lock case (1) connected to a motor vehicle door (5, 6, 7) and a lock housing (2) connected to the lock case (1). In addition, a fastening element (11) for additional fixing of the lock housing (2) on the motor vehicle door (5, 6, 7), is provided. According to the invention, the fastening element (11) is designed so as to be removable both from the lock case (1) and the lug (11) coupling with the lock housing (2).

Abstract: The invention relates to a lock for a door or flap, comprising a locking mechanism that consists of a rotary latch (1) and at least one pawl (2) for locking the rotary latch (1), the rotary latch (1) when in the detent position preferably initiating an opening moment in the pawl (2). The design of the rotary latch (1) is such that said latch is deformed under excessive stress in the locked state in such a way that an engagement between the pawl (2) and the rotary latch (1) is maintained or increases. A lock of this type will not open even under excessive stress.

Abstract: The aim of the invention is to provide a reliably functioning lock for a motor vehicle in particular. This is achieved in that the claimed lock for a door or a panel has a locking mechanism consisting of a rotary latch and at least one pawl for locking the rotary latch. The rotary latch and the pawl are preferably designed such that the rotary latch is capable of introducing an opening torque into the pawl. The locking mechanism has a triggering lever for opening the locking mechanism. A transmission device is further provided which increases the pivotal movement of the triggering lever and which comprises a transmission lever in particular for moving the pawl out of the locking position of the pawl by means of a follower. On the basis of the pivotal movement transmission caused by the transmission lever, a relatively small pivotal movement of the triggering lever is sufficient to move the pawl completely out of the locking position by means of the follower.

Abstract: The aim of the invention is to design a door lock or flap lock which can be easily and reliably opened with little effort. Said aim is achieved by a door lock or flap lock comprising a locking mechanism that consists of a latch and at least one pawl for locking the latch. The lock further comprises a triggering lever which, upon being actuated allows the locked locking mechanism to be unlocked. The lock also comprises a spring for moving the pawl in the direction of the locking position. When the triggering lever is actuated, the triggering lever rests against the spring to push the spring away from the pawl and decrease or cancel the spring force. Using the triggering lever, functions, the number of parts can be kept to a minimum. Advantageously, the lock therefore is not complex to produce and is compact and lightweight.

Abstract: The invention relates to a motor vehicle door lock, comprising a lock housing (1) and at least one lever (2) that is arranged in the lock (1) and projects through an opening (4) at least partially out of the lock (1), wherein the lever (2) is formed as a pivot lever (2) which is movable along the opening (4) and mounted in the interior and/or on the lock housing (1) and the opening (4) is equipped with at least one seal (6) that, for the most part, closes an opening gap (5).

Abstract: A vehicle door lock comprising: a locking mechanism; an opening actuator for unlocking the locking mechanism; an actuating member for unlocking the locking mechanism; a switching actuator that can be in a normal position or an emergency position, such that in the normal position the switching actuator renders the actuating member inoperable and in the emergency position renders the actuating member operable; and a control unit for controlling the switching actuator; characterised in that the control unit is configured to set the switching actuator from the emergency position into the emergency position and back following a specified cycle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lock having a locking mechanism comprising a rotary latch and a pawl for locking the rotary latch in a locked position of the lock. An identification device for identifying a position of a moving component of the lock is provided. The identification device comprises a spring which is fitted to the component. The spring opens or closes an electrical circuit when the component and the spring which is connected to said component are moved. In this way, positions of the locking mechanism can be reliably determined, without having to worry about fatigue of the spring and associated problems.

Abstract: The invention relates to a drive unit (1, 41) for automotive applications, in particular a central locking drive unit for a motor-vehicle door closure, comprising a motor (2, 42) and a transmission unit (3, 43). The transmission unit has at least a first transmission element (4, 44) and a second transmission element (5, 45), which have, respectively, a first tooth segment (6, 46) and a second tooth segment (7, 47) and a first axis of rotation (8, 48) and a second axis of rotation (9, 49). The transmission unit also has a first stop (10, 50). The drive unit has at least a first stop position, and at least the first transmission element (4, 44) has a locking element (11, 51), which is locked in the first stop position by means of an accommodating element (12, 52) and secures a distance (20) of the first axis of rotation (8, 48) of the first transmission element (4, 44) from the second transmission element (5, 45) in the first stop position.

Abstract: A motor vehicle door latch mechanism, comprising a circuit arrangement with at least one sensor (9, 10, 11, 12) and with at least one connected control unit (6, 7), wherein the sensor (9, 10, 11, 12) has two or more switch states, and wherein two different control units (6, 7) are connected to the sensor (9, 10, 11, 12).

Abstract: The invention relates to a motor vehicle door lock, which is equipped with a ratchet mechanism, a tripping lever for opening the ratchet mechanism and a ratchet lever that is pivotable about an axis. The ratchet lever renders the ratchet mechanism ineffective, at least with regard to the magnitude and direction of occurring retarding forces, for example in an accident (“in the event of a crash”) ineffective. According to the invention the ratchet lever is connected to an actuating lever applying force to a tripping lever in such an articulated manner that both levers together in the normal operation describe a predetermined normal actuation track (R1) without mechanical blocking and in the crash operation describe a crash actuation track (R2) deviating from the normal actuation track (R1) while simultaneously a mechanical blocking occurs.

Abstract: The invention relates to a motor vehicle door lock, with a locking mechanism consisting of a rotary latch and a pawl, wherein, in the closed state of the locking mechanism, the pawl bears with the locking contour thereof against a latching contour of the rotary latch, wherein the locking contour is formed in two parts with a retaining contour and a rolling contour.