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Motor vehicle lock comprising a braking pawl and a driving dog mechanism

US10662681B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Kiekert AG · DE

Inventors

Carsten Fuchs · Essen, DE
Pavol Sedlar · Heiligenhaus, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 23, 2015
Grant date	May 26, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 20, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE05B85/26
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The aim of the invention is to provide a locking mechanism for a lock, which can be opened quietly. To achieve this aim, a lock is proposed comprising a locking mechanism with a rotary latch, a locking pawl for locking the rotary latch in a detent position and a braking pawl which initially can brake a rotary motion of the rotary latch that occurs after or during a movement of the locking pawl out of its detent position. Opening sounds can be reduced by means of this initial braking action. The lock also comprises a driving dog mechanism with a translatory action that can lift the braking pawl out of its braking position. This ensures that the braking pawl is moved out of its braking position in a reliable manner so that the lock can be opened.

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