Abstract: A method for controlling a closing process of a vehicle wing moving from a known start position into an end position representing as closed, position of the vehicle wing and a corresponding closing system for performing the method, When the start position is reached, the closing process of the vehicle wing is started for a prescribed short first time period, and then interrupted for a prescribed second time period in order to warn users or third parties of the imminent closing process of the vehicle wing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a latch that comprises a lock and a closing part that engages with the latter. Said lock comprises a catch (10) and a clink and said catch (10) comprises a receiving element (19) for the closing part and has a stepped profile in the direction of the periphery, said stepped profile having a prestop (13) and a main stop (14) for a locking point on the clink. Said catch (10) can be adjusted at least between three rotational positions which are an open position, a stop position and a main stop position. In order to prevent problems with the latch, the prestop (13) and the main stop (14) are placed on the catch (10) at a radial distance (47, 48), that is different from each other, in relation to the rotational axis (11). A sensor determines the different radial distance that is obtained in the prestop position and the main stop position, and informs the control device. In accordance with the information provided to the sensor, the control device performs the functions defined by vehicle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a latch that comprises a lock and a closing part (10). Said lock comprises a catch (15), a click (20) equipped with an adjusting arm (21) and a motorised opening aid (30). Said catch (15) comprises a receiving element for the closing part (10) and at least one stop notch (17) for engaging the click (20). The opening aid (30) is equipped with an eccentric (40) that is driven by a motor, whereby the eccentric curve interacts with a lateral adjusting surface of the adjusting arm (21) and ensures that the clink (20) is displaced in a motorised manner from its locked position in the stop notch (17) into an elevated position. In order to prevent problems in the latch, an end segment (42) of the eccentric (40) and/or the adjusting arm (21) of the clink (20) is elastic.

Abstract: A method for controlling a closing process of a vehicle wing moving from a known start position into an end position representing as closed, position of the vehicle wing and a corresponding closing system for performing the method, When the start position is reached, the closing process of the vehicle wing is started for a prescribed short first time period, and then interrupted for a prescribed second time period in order to warn users or third parties of the imminent closing process of the vehicle wino:.

Abstract: The invention relates to a latch that comprises a lock and a closing part that engages with the latter. Said lock comprises a catch (10) and a clink and said catch (10) comprises a receiving element (19) for the closing part and has a stepped profile in the direction of the periphery, said stepped profile having a prestop (13) and a main stop (14) for a locking point on the clink. Said catch (10) can be adjusted at least between three rotational positions which are an open position, a stop position and a main stop position. In order to prevent problems with the latch, the prestop (13) and the main stop (14) are placed on the catch (10) at a radial distance (47, 48), that is different from each other, in relation to the rotational axis (11). A sensor determines the different radial distance that is obtained in the prestop position and the main stop position, and informs the control device. In accordance with the information provided to the sensor, the control device performs the functions defined by vehicle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a latch that comprises a lock and a closing part (10). Said lock comprises a catch (15), a click (20) equipped with an adjusting arm (21) and a motorised opening aid (30). Said catch (15) comprises a receiving element for the closing part (10) and at least one stop notch (17) for engaging the click (20). The opening aid (30) is equipped with an eccentric (40) that is driven by a motor, whereby the eccentric curve interacts with a lateral adjusting surface of the adjusting arm (21) and ensures that the clink (20) is displaced in a motorised manner from its locked position in the stop notch (17) into an elevated position. In order to prevent problems in the latch, an end segment (42) of the eccentric (40) and/or the adjusting arm (21) of the clink (20) is elastic.

Abstract: In a safety system for operating at least one electrically operated locking device of a door of a vehicle, electric opening of the locking device is inhibited dependent on sensor values which are related to the driving situation and indicate an impact. In one embodiment, inhibiting of electric opening is limited to doors that are adjacent vehicle occupants.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lock, especially for automotive doors or flaps, comprising a rotary latch (20) with which a closing element (13) engages when the door is closed and which pivots the rotary latch (20) from an open position via a pre-latch position to a main latch position. The lock further comprises a catch (30) which, in a pre-latch position, engages with a pre-stop notch provided on the rotary latch (20), and in a main latch position engages with a main stop notch provided on the rotary latch (20). An actuating element (40) acts upon the catch (30) in the manner of a power-driven opening assistance. An actuating surface (44) which radially enlarges in the direction of rotation (42) effects the lifting of the latch (30) in a simple manner. A loaded lever on the lock prevents the catch (30) from re-engaging with the rotary latch (20) once the catch (30) is disengaged, in case the rotary latch (20) does not pivot to the open position due to a load.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a closing device for drawing shut a door, flap or hood or a lid, in particular a rear lid of a motor vehicle. A closing bracket carrier has a closing bracket and is mounted on a bearing plate in a manner such that it can be displaced by means of a driving device between a standby position, in which the closing bracket is extended, and a closing position, in which the closing bracket is retracted. Whereas the bearing plate is provided for fastening to a front side of a closing bracket retaining section of a frame of the door, flap or hood or of the lid, the driving device is provided for fastening to a rear side of the closing bracket retaining section. The closing bracket retaining section is, for its part, provided for the fastening of a fixed closing bracket, so that either the fixed closing bracket or the closing device can be fastened to the closing bracket retaining section.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lock, especially for automotive doors or flaps, comprising a rotary latch (20) with which a closing element (13) engages when the door is closed and which pivots the rotary latch (20) from an open position via a pre-latch position to a main latch position. The lock further comprises a catch (30) which, in a pre-latch position, engages with a pre-stop notch provided on the rotary latch (20), and in a main latch position engages with a main stop notch provided on the rotary latch (20). An actuating element (40) acts upon the catch (30) in the manner of a power-driven opening assistance. An actuating surface (44) which radially enlarges in the direction of rotation (42) effects the lifting of the latch (30) in a simple manner. A loaded lever on the lock prevents the catch (30) from re-engaging with the rotary latch (20) once the catch (30) is disengaged, in case the rotary latch (20) does not pivot to the open position due to a load.

Abstract: In a folding top for vehicles, in particular passenger cars, it is proposed to assign to the folding top, between its closing position and its put-away position, an intermediate position in which the folding top assumes a folded-together stowage position, from which the folding top can be transferred as a stack into the put-away position or can be unfolded into the closing position.

Abstract: A device for the interlocking of two positively guided elements adjustable relative to one another is designed to the effect that, with respect to the open state, there is a position of readiness which has to be canceled by the elements running toward one another, before a transfer into the interlocking position is possible via the actuating drive.

Abstract: A driving device for a rollover bar for motor vehicles has a piston-cylinder unit that, in a crash situation, extends the rollover bar out of a rest position into a supporting position. A further or second piston-cylinder unit is provided as an additional drive for the purpose of adjusting the first piston-cylinder unit. The influence of the further piston-cylinder unit on the first piston-cylinder unit can be cancelled in the presence of a crash signal. The piston of the first piston-cylinder unit has detent toothing formed on it which acts counter to a retraction movement of the first piston-cylinder unit and with which a controllable detent element is brought into engagement by means of a hydraulic cylinder in any extended position. A piston of the further piston-cylinder unit is held releasably in its retracted position by a controllable locking device.

Abstract: A device for the interlocking of two positively guided elements adjustable relative to one another is designed to the effect that, with respect to the open state, there is a position of readiness which has to be canceled by the elements running toward one another, before a transfer into the interlocking position is possible via the actuating drive.

Abstract: In a folding top for vehicles, in particular passenger cars, it is proposed to assign to the folding top, between its closing position and its put-away position, an intermediate position in which the folding top assumes a folded-together stowage position, from which the folding top can be transferred as a stack into the put-away position or can be unfolded into the closing position.

Abstract: A covering arrangement for a folding-top compartment which is arranged in the rear region of a vehicle and into which it is possible to pivot a folding top which has a solid, bottom rear-wall termination, and having a folding-top cover by way of which it is possible to cover the frame opening behind the rear-wall termination of the closed folding top. The covering arrangement includes a panel covering by way of which it is possible to cover most of the frame opening of the folding-top compartment in front of the rear-wall termination of the closed folding top, and having the capability for the panel covering to be displaced. This capability makes it possible for at least a rear panel of the panel covering to be moved forward into an out-of-the-way position, such that the folding top can be pivoted past it. Once the folding top has been stowed away, the rear panel can be moved rearward into a position in which the rear panel adjoins the front border side of the folding-top-compartment cover.

Abstract: A panel cover assembly is provided for a forward area of a frame opening of a top storage compartment into which, when the rear lid is open, a folding top with a fixed rear end can be folded inward. A cover panel serves as a parcel shelf when the top is closed, which cover panel is displaced rearward when the top is opened. Side flaps are arranged with mirror symmetry and articulated to ends of the cover panel. Mechanical forced control of the folding motion of the side flaps is provided as a function of the position of the cover panel that is displaceable in the lengthwise direction of the vehicle. The side flaps are constantly urged by springs in an upwardly folded direction and are each foldable downwardly and backwardly into their covering positions by a tensioning cable that is secured to the forward end by displacement of the cover panel rearward into its covering position.

Abstract: A movable roof construction for an open or convertible passenger car with a two-part foldable hardtop. To prevent the occurrence of wind noises in the area of the bordering of the two hardtop parts, a locking mechanism is provided between the two parallelogram control arms on each side of the parallelogram linkage. The locking mechanism is restrictedly coupled by transmission devices to the locking device of the forward roof part on the windshield cross member. Thereby, for a release of the parallelogram control arms, the locking mechanism can be unlocked together with an unlocking of the locking device.

Abstract: A folding roof arrangement for a motor vehicle is provided with a folding cover whose forward end is fastened to a transversely extending roof cap which can be locked by way of locking members on the motor vehicle body when the roof is closed. The folding roof arrangement is provided with lateral folding top frames with which the roof cap is displaceably connected. The locking members have closing members which are arranged on the roof cap and which are applied to tensioning elements arranged on the motor vehicle body. The locking members displace the roof cap in the x-direction toward the front relative to the folding top frames for end position locking.

Abstract: A locking arrangement for the releasable fastening of a vehicle roof on an immovable vehicle body which part has at least one hook lock whose locking hook is displaceable between its unlocked and its locked position in the longitudinal direction. A transverse displacement of the hook end takes place during the longitudinal displacement of the locking hook causing the hook end to move between its hooked and unhooked position. Devices are provided which control the transverse displacement of the hook end which have interacting positioning devices arranged on the vehicle roof and on the vehicle body part. The transverse displacement of the hook end is controlled by a slidable guiding of the locking hook.