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Closing device for a motor-vehicle hood, and method

US10329806B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Kiekert AG · DE

Inventors

Michael Scholz · Thannhausen, DE
Holger Schiffer · Meerbusch, DE
Omar Inan · Dorsten, DE
Thomas Hulsmann · Velbert, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 2, 2015
Grant date	Jun 25, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 13, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE05B81/64
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The problem addressed by the invention is that of providing a closing device for a motor vehicle, by means of which a gap in a door or flap can be minimized. One aim in particular is to minimize the risk of injury. To solve this problem, a closing device comprises a locking mechanism that consists of a rotary latch and a pawl for locking said rotary latch in place. A drive is provided, with which said locking mechanism can be moved, totally or partially, by means of a pivot lever, also called a rocker, such that a gap in a door or flap can be reduced. Therefore, when a door or flap is closed, a gap initially remains between the door and doorframe, or between a frame and its associated flap. The drive allows the rocker, and therefore the locking mechanism or parts thereof, to be moved such that this gap is reduced. In order to minimize the weight and number of parts, the rotary latch and pawl are preferably rotatably secured to the rocker by means of shafts.

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