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Drive unit for motor vehicle applications

US12281697B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims

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Assignee

Kiekert AG · DE

Inventors

Peter Szegeny · Engelskirchen, DE
Ömer Inan · Dorsten, DE
Michael Scholz · Thannhausen, DE
Holger Schiffer · Meerbusch, DE

Key dates

Filing date	May 5, 2021
Grant date	Apr 22, 2025
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 16, 2041

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16H53/06
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A drive unit for motor vehicle applications, in particular motor vehicle closing devices. The drive unit comprises an electric motor and at least one drive element driven by the electric motor. In addition, an actuation lever that cooperates with the drive element is provided. The drive element and/or the actuation lever are advantageously designed to be able to rotate about an axis. A rotatably mounted intermediate element is provided between the drive element and the actuation lever. According to the invention, the intermediate element is in the form of a friction-reducing rolling element.

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